Federal Ministry of Finance
Headquarter, Central Business Area, Ahmadu Bello Way, Abuja.
Selection of Catering Outfits to Operate the
Federal Ministry of Finance Staff Canteens
Request for Expression of Interest (EOI)
The Federal Ministry of Finance intends to engage the services of Competent Catering Outfits to operate and manage 2 Staff Canteens (Executive and General) in the Federal Ministry of Finance, Office complex.
Project Description:
The overall objective of the project is to establish standard catering facilities for the staff of the Federal Ministry of Finance. There would be an Executive Canteen for Management staff and a General Canteen for junior and middle level staff.
Scope of Services:
The services to be provided are:
i. Preparation and delivery of meals, snacks and drinks;
ii. Management of premises and facilities;
iii. Maintenance of Safety and Hygienic conditions in allocated space;
iv. Submission of recommendations for the Ministry’s endorsement and approval.
Requirements:
The Catering Outfit must possess expertise in operating and managing a catering outlet with adequate competence. Verifiable experience in innovative practices in the catering industry is essential.
Interested reputable catering outfits are requested to forward for consideration the following documents:
i. Certificate of the Company registration/incorporation;
ii. Provide details of the company profile including the details of key professional staff and staff strength;
iii. Evidence of fulfillment of PENCOM Obligation;
iv. Company’s current Tax clearance certificate for last three years (2008,2009,2010) to expire December, 2011;
v. Must be a registered member of the Nigerian Fast Food Association (NFFA);
vi. Evidence of VAT Registration with TIN No. and VAT Remittance;
vii. Verifiable evidence of similar engagements (Current or previous);
viii. Financial capability, Bank Reference from a reputable bank; and
ix. Audit Reports for the last three (3) years.
Additional Information:
(a) Notwithstanding the submission of documents the Federal Ministry of Finance is neither committed nor obligated to include your company on any bid list or award any form of contract to your company or agent;
(b) The advertisement shall not be considered as commitment on the part of the Federal Ministry of Finance, nor shall it entitle potential companies to make any claims whatsoever or seek any indemnity from the Federal Ministry of Finance by virtue of such company having responded to the advertisement;
(C) The Federal Ministry of Finance reserves the right to make available the Tender documents to qualified bidders only;
(d) Interested catering outfits may inspect the allocated premises and obtain further information at the address below from 9:00 to 4:00 Monday to Friday.
Tender Fee and Collection of Bidding Documents:
The shortlisted Catering outfits would be notified to collect Bid documents from the Office of the Deputy Director (Procurement). These would be made available upon presentation of evidence of payment of non-refundable fee of Two hundred and fifty thousand naira (N250,000.00) to Federal Ministry of Finance.
Submission:
The submissions should be sealed and clearly marked ‘Expression of Interest (EOI): Catering Services for Federal Ministry of Finance Staff Canteen Project” in one original copy and two duplicate copies which should be delivered to the address below.
The submission window will close at 12.00 noon, on Friday 4th November 2011.
Enquiries:
All enquiries regarding the submission should be directed to:
Deputy Director (Procurement),
Federal Ministry of Finance,
Room 040, Ground floor,
Central Business Area,
Ahmadu Bello Way,
Abuja – Nigeria.
Verification of Claims:
The Federal Ministry of Finance reserves the right to verify the authenticity of claims made in the documents submitted.
Please note:
i. This is a two stage competitive tender process, therefore only shortlisted catering outfits will be contacted to proceed to the next stage of the tender process.
ii. No late submissions will be entertained after the deadline.
iii. Bidders shall be responsible for all costs incurred in preparation and submission of bids.
Signed:
Permanent Secretary
