Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission
(The Presidency)
Request for Proposals for Ground Handling of Nigerian Christian Pilgrims to and From Israel, Rome/Greece for 2012 Pilgrimage Operations.
1.0 Introduction
1.0 Introduction:
1.1. The Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) through its Operation Department intends to carry out the airlifting of Pilgrims to Israel and Rome/Greece under the 2012 Christian Pilgrims Operations.
1.2 The NCPC therefore, wishes to request for proposals from interested and competent firms with qualification and experience for the ground handling of Nigerian Pilgrims with the scope of services as follows:
i. Provide Hotels for 30,000 expected Christian Pilgrims to be carried from Nigeria to Israel, Rome/Greece:
ii. Provide fully qualified, licensed and experienced tour guides:
iii. Provide full qualified, licensed and experienced bus drivers.
iv. 8 number of fully air-conditioned serviceable buses:
v. Supply each pilgrim standard sized travelling bag, a face cap and T-shirt
vi. Obtain group visas on time for the pilgrims
vii. cooperate with security, harmonize tour schedules/itinery:
viii. submit reports during reconciliation of accounts and after the operations.
2.0 Eligibility Criteria
Bidders should provide the following as minimum requirement for the project: Foreign companies applying must partner with a Nigerian Company
a) Verifiable written evidence of ownership or partnership with the owners of Hotels & Buses including authorization for confirmation by the NCPC
(b) Evidence of ability to make authentic tour schedules available before the commencement of the airlift
(c) Evidence of Company Registration for the principal partners
(d) Evidence of registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) by inclusion of Certificate of incorporation, Memo and Articles of Association for Nigerian partners
(e) Tax Clearance Certificates for the Last 3 years 2009, 2010 & 2011.
(f) Evidence of Pension and Social Security Contribution and evidence of Remittances of employee pension
(g) VAT Registration and Remittances
(h) Evidence of non- indebtedness to service providers either in Nigeria or in Israel Rome or Greece.
(i) Detailed Company Profile
(j) Evidence of operational experience in at least five (5) job of similar nature and complexity executed within the last five years with verifiable letters of contract award and certificates of job completion.
(k) Evidence of financial capability with letter for access to line of credit in the sum of $ l million USD from a reputable bank.
(i) for Joint Venture, include Memorandum of Understanding
(m) Possession of Tour /Agency/Ground Handling License,
(n) Having annual Auditors Report for the last 3 years (2009, 2010 & 2011) with turnover of $5million USD in any of the years
In addition Ground Handlers are also expected to submit these documents/requirements:
(a) Evidence of at least ten Holy sites you took pilgrims to in the recent past;
(b) What type of accommodation to be provided (Hotels/others-specify); and,
(c) What type of vehicles/buses for pilgrims.
3.0 Collection of Request for Proposals
3.1. Interested and Qualified companies shall on written application collect (Standard Bidding Documents-Request for Proposals), from Monday March 19, 2012 from the
Office of Head, Procurement
Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission
Plot 1348 Cadastral Zone A03
Ahmadu Bello Way, Garki 2, Abuja.
Or
Nigerian Embassy in Israel: 34, Gordon Street Tel Aviv, Israel,
upon the presentation of evidence of payment of non-refundable application/tender fee of US$5,000, (Five Thousand dollars) into the NCPC’s account as follow: Citibank N.A
Address: 111 Wall Street, New York, USA
Swift Code: CITIUS33
Routing/ABA Number: 021000089
Account Name: First Inland Bank Plc
Swift Code: CMTMNGLA
Account Number: 36147178 (USD Account)
Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission
Account Number: 2000089246
4.0 Submission of Documents
4.1 Completed proposals (Two sets of hard copy and One Electronic copy in compact disk and Microsoft office) shall be submitted in sealed envelope and appropriately marked “Project Name” at the top right hand corner and addressed to:
The Office of the Head, Procurement
Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission
Plot 1348 Cadastral Zone A03
Ahmadu Bello Way, Garki 2, Abuja.
4.2 The closing date for submission in respect of the project is on or before 12.00noon Wednesday 18th April, 2012.
4.3 Technical and Financial proposals will be opened on Thursday, 26th April, 2012 by 10am at the Nigerian Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel.
4.4. Only firms whose technical proposals fulfill the minimum requirements would be considered for the next stage and agreement will be signed with only the successful bidder (Ground/Handlier).
4.5 All inquiries should be directed to:
Office of the Legal Adviser
Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission
Plot 1348 Cadastral Zone A03
Ahmadu Bello Way, Garki 2, Abuja.
5.0 Disclaimer and Conclusion
5.1 This announcement is published for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer by the Commission to transact with any party for the project, nor does it constitute a commitment or obligation on the part of the Commission to procure concession services.
5.2 The Commission will be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by any interested party (ies) in connection with any response to this invitation and or the preparation or submission in response to an inquiry.
5.3 The Commission is not bound to shortlist any bidder and reserves the right to annul the selection process at any time without incurring any liabilities and assigning any reason thereof.
(Signed)
John Kennedy Opara (JP)
Executive Secretary
Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission