Bechtel LNG Contractors Limited
Invitation for Pre-qualification – (ITT No. 25412-175-HC4-CY05-00001) For Geotechnical Investigation and Testing Services Subcontract for the proposed LNG Plant at Brass Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Introduction
Bechtel LNG Contractors Limited intends to award a Geotechnical investigation and Testing services Contract for specified area where Gas Trains 1 and 2 will be located at LNG Plant Project at Brass Island, in Beyelsa state, Nigeria. The purpose of the work is to obtain high quality supplemental geotechnical information for the final design for Deep Mixing Method (DMM) for the first two LNG trains planned for the facility. The scope of Work is described further in the section below.
Bechtel LNG Contractors Limited therefore invited only interested, suitable , reputable, qualified and experienced Geotechnical Investigation and Testing Services company or Consortiums having proven experience, equipment and resources in executing services of this nature and size within Nigeria with adequate resources in terms of manpower equipment and finance to submit proposals for the pre-qualification of Contractors to tender for the following brief and indicative Scope of Work.
Scope of Work
The existing site condition where the works will be performed is characterized by a generally level, swampy ground surface condition overgrown with moderately dense vegetation with occasionally shallow creeks. The site is usually flooded during the rainy season.
The scope of work is not exhaustive and is not limited to the following:
1. Survey works
2. Access roads where needed
3. Cone penetration Test (45 Nos) to depth of depths of approximately 60 metres including pore water dissipation tests.
4. Rotary Wash Soil Borings and sampling (35 Nos) to variable depths up to 120 meters Sand sampling with SPT, Modified California Sampler (or equivalent); undisturbed clay sampling with piston sampler, Shelby lubes, and pitcher barrels as directed by Bechtel.
5. Suspension geophysical logging
6. Basic Laboratory Testing
7. Advanced Testing overseas in Houston, TX, USA, to include UU, CIU and Traiaxial, CU Direct Shear, and CRS consolidation tests
8. Provision of geotechnical data report
This includes the provision of equipment, personnel, labor, consumables, and permits for the works, as well as securing access to the sites. Works also includes shipping undisturbed samples overseas and contracting with an overseas lab (or use of affiliate).
The work shall be under the direct management of Bechtel LNG Contractors Limited in accordance with the specifications, procedures and guidelines issued in the signed contract.
The duration of the Contract from the effective date to Final Acceptance shall not be longer than 7 months.
Licensing, Permits and HSE
Contractor shall have the necessary permits, licences, and accreditations to perform the Work Contractor shall provide appropriately qualified personnel and related security arrangements to perform the work and have appropriate Nigerian licenses and qualifications.
The Contractor shall be responsible for applying, obtaining, maintaining all required licensing, authorizations, registrations and permits that may be required under the prevailing laws of Nigeria for the performance of these services. Contractor shall comply with all applicable health, safety and environmental laws and will be solely responsible for initiating, maintain and supervising all HSE precautions and programs in line with the projects HSE Policy, Project construction, Environmental Control Plan, and EIA.
Compliance and Ethics
Bechtel LNG contractors Limited is interested in contracting with Company or consortium that strictly adheres to ethical business conduct and compliance with all applicable laws. As Bechtel LNG contractors Limited is a subsidiary of a company or Consortium will be required to comply with the requirements of the United States Federal corrupt Practices Act, in addition to Nigerian corrupt Practices and other Related offenses Act and other laws and regulations governing corruption and business ethics matters.
Financial Guarantee
The Contractor or consortium will be expected to provide guarantee for the performance of its work either by providing a parent company guarantee by its parent company or shareholder(s) that is sufficiently capitalized or post a letter of credit in an amount specified by Bachtel LNG Contractors Limited, such amount not to exceed the contract price.
Pre-qualification Requirements
To pre-qualify, it is mandatory that interested Contractors, Consortiums and Subsidiaries must provide the following required information and supporting documents for itself its affiliates, partners holding company, etc and incase of a Consortium for each of the members in the same manner and sequence as listed below. Failure to provide any of the requested information will disqualify the applicant.
1. Company Profile
Ownership, Form, Contractor/consortium /with Parent company as subsidiary/partners, affiliates, giving name and details. Organization structure, charts with list of key management and technical personnel, giving names, position, qualifications, experience, age, role, nationality with CVs for Contractor and each participating member, parent holding, partners, affiliates, etc. If not a sole Contractor then provide structure, charts, list of key management & technical personnel, giving names, positions, experience, qualifications, age responsibility with CVs required for the management of the consortium/JV/partnership, etc. Contract name, position and contract details. Signed Agreement/MOU between the members specifying management structure and work responsibility. Any literature, brochures, etc.
2. Certificate and Registrations
Current copies of Certificate of Incorporation Registration in Nigeria Department of petroleum Resources (DPR). Permit Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Value Added Tax (VAT), Withholding Tax Documentation (WHT), Business Permit and income Tax Clearance (ITC) certificate for last three (3) years including Tax Identification Number.ISO Certification, Memorandum of Articles and Association.
3. Accounts and Insurance Records
Audited financial statements including profit and loss accounts and balance sheets for last three (3) years. Financial ratios to assess liquidity, profitability, e.g Current , asset turnover, debt/equity, turnover, etc. Fixed assets certified list & values, Bankers in Nigeria and Overseas, Bank reference letters giving limits, and Insurance Policies list giving type, coverage, value, term and premium.
4. Resources
List with evidence of Contractor’s owned resources covering Manpower (permanent contract staff) list giving name, position, qualifications, age, experience, scope work and nationality. Equipment list giving type, make specifications year, function, location with ownership proof. Infrastructure offices, logistics, warehousing, list with evidence giving location, size in sq meter, facilities and capabilities. Major sub-vendors-list with names address, contact person field of activities, executed contracts with value and duration.
Laboratory: Provide a detailed list of Contractors laboratory facilities, infrastructure, equipment, and resources for the performance of all the required tests to be done in Nigeria and overseas in accordance with the approved standards and specifications. State all overseas affiliates especially in Houston Texas where all advanced test are to be done.
5. Past Work Experience
List with evidence of subcontractor’s and Consortium’s past Geotechnical Services, contracts work experience during the last ten (10) years in Nigeria and Overseas giving brief scope of work, client name, work site, contract award value, contract duration, final contract value, actual completion date and duration, Project Manager’s name, and contact details for:
All Geotechnical Services projects completed (attach completion certificate).
6. Current Workload
List with evidence of subcontractor/Consortium ongoing and future projects (2011-2013) in Nigeria and overseas giving brief scope of work, client name, work site, contract award value, contract duration, percentage completion supported by ,milestone completion certificates, Project Manager’s name and contact details.
Graphical presentation showing availability of equipment, finance and manpower, for executing this work between 2011- 2012.
7. Procurement
Procurement Policy and procedures, Plan & Organization structure used in a major Geotechnical Contract.
8. Health, Safety and Environment
Standard written Policy and Program, Track record statistics- fatalities, lost workdays, etc and experiences for the last (3) years.
9. QA/QC
Policies, standards & Program used for subcontractors, materials & Services in a major Geotechnical Services Contract.
10. Planning, Cost and Doc. Control
Standard Policies, Procedures, for project, cost and documentation control used in major Geotechnical Services Contract.
11. Community Relations
Policy and organization structure used in largest Geotechnical Services Contract for handling community related issues. Past experience with communities in the Niger Delta Region. List of community development projects completed and in progress including brief scope of work, client, location, value and duration.
12. Nigerian Content
Consistent with the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Act, 2010. Bechtel LNG Contractors Limited is committed to provide maximum opportunities for Nigerian capacity utilization and development of in-country expertise.
Therefore, Bechtel LNG Contractors Limited expects Contractors and consortiums to fully comply with the Nigerian Government directives on Nigerian Content including in-country domiciliation of all personnel, supporting activities as well as locating both the project Management Team and procurement centres in-country and carrying out in-country scope of work. Contractors shall provide a plan and strategy showing commitment to meeting the Nigerian content targets and how the Contractor intends to perform the work consistent with the Nigerian Content Act.
Major companies and Consortiums that possess adequate experience and resources and include Nigeria companies in their execution strategy and are committed to comply with Nigerian Content requirements for this scope of work will have an advantage.
Demonstrate that the entity is a Nigerian Registered Company, or Nigerian Registered Company as the contracting entity in genuine alliance or joint venture with foreign company with details on scope and responsibilities of parties for this work. Such companies must show evidence of joint venture binding agreement duly signed by the CEO of both companies including evidence or plans of physical operational presence and set up in Nigeria.
Furnish details of company ownership and share holding structure. Also submit clear photocopies of your CAC Forms CO2 and CO7.
Subcontractors and Consortiums that are structured simply as agencies or representatives will be excluded.
Responses must include the following:
- List of works sub-contracted to Nigerian Subcontractors and suppliers, in the last three (3) years for Geotechnical Services contracts given name, LGA, work site location, client’s name, contract description, contract value, brief scope of work, duration and percentage of total contract value
- Nigerian manpower hired giving number, percentage and value during the contract period in the most recent major Geotechnical services contract.
- Provide detailed plan for staff training and development on engineering, project management and procurement (including all software to be used, number of personnel, name of organization providing such training and evidence of past training record) for Nigerian personnel including description of any specific programs in place for transfer of technology and skills to indigenous business and Nigerians for the duration of the contract.
- Provide a MOA with OGTAN Registered training facility for both theoretical and attachment for the duration of the project.
- Provide evidence of domiciliation of project management and procurement centres in Nigerian with physical address (not P.O.Box).
- Location of in-country facilities (equipment, storage, workshops, repair and maintenance facilities and testing facilities.
- Contractors must be willing and able to provide evidence of maximization of made in Nigeria goods and services.
- Plan and strategy utilized in maximizing Nigerian content in most recent major Geotechnical Services Contract – Proposal for achieving Nigerian Content in this contract.
13. Any additional information
That will pre-qualifications. In case of consortiums, the above requirements are to be furnished for each and every member demonstrating joint and several liabilities to perform. Failure to provide and of the requested information and documents will disqualify the applicant. Please note that Subcontractors/ Consortiums will be evaluated for the completeness and quality of the information presented with supporting documents, demonstrating their technical, financial and managerial capabilities in executing the entire and not part of the scope of work, pre-qualification proposals should be submitted in three (3) sets of hardcopy plus two (2) sets of CD-Rom Each set must be properly indexed, separated and arranged into the 13 sections, in the serial order as indicated above and submitted in a sealed envelope printed to show the following:
CONFIDENTIAL – BECHTEL LNG CONTRACTORS LTD PRE-QUALIFICATION FOR GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES SUBCONTRACT
Name of contractor or Consortium Pre-qualification documents must be submitted on or before 3:00 p.m., on 27th April 2011 at the following address:
Mr. James Michael Presley
Project Contracts and Procurement Manager
Bechtel LNG contractors Limited
Plot 1680 Sanusi Fafunwa
Victoria Island Lagos, Nigeria
Late submissions of the proposals will not be considered under any circumstances.
Please Note:
This advertisement is not an “invitation to tender” but only an “invitation for pre-qualification” and must not be construed as a commitment on part of Bechtel LNG Contractors Limited nor shall it entitle potential tenderers to make any claims whatsoever and/or seek any indemnity from Bechtel LNG Contractors Limited and/or any of its shareholders by virtue of such potential tenderers having responded to his advertisement.
Notwithstanding submission of the pre-qualification information, Bechtel LNG Contractors Limited is neither committed nor obliged to include your Company on any bid list or bear any expenses qualification documents or to award any form of contract to your Company and/or associated Companies, Consortium, Subcontractors or Agents. Only short-listed Subcontractors and Consortiums having similar past experience, adequate equipment and financial, manpower, technical capabilities and resources will be invited to participate in further activities leading to tender stage.
Full tendering procedure will be provided only to the pre-qualified companies. In addition to the review of the proposals, team visits to facilities, and safety, technical and financial audits maybe conducted
Bechtel LNG Contractors Limited will only deal with authorized officers (with Power of Attorney) of the Pre-qualifying and tendering companies and NOT through individual or agents.
Bechtel LNG Contractors Limited will not enter into correspondence with any Contractor company or individual on why it was short-listed or not short-listed.
