The Federal Republic of Nigeria
Cross River State Government
Second National Urban Water Sector
Reform Project CR. 40860-UNI (PO71391)
Invitation for Bids (IFB)
Procurement of Water Treatment Chemicals
IFB Number: CRSWB/2NUWSRP/NCB/GDS/CHEM/2011/001.
1. The Cross River State Government has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of the Second National Urban Water Sector Reform Project, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this credit to payments under the Contract for the Procurement of Water Treatment Chemicals.
2. The Cross River State Water Board Limited now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the following Water Treatment Chemicals to be procured:
| Lot 1 | |||
| LOT/NO | DESCRIPTION | QUANTITY | PLACE OF DELIVERY |
| 1. | Aluminum Sulphate | 150 Metric Tons (MT) | CRSWBL, Calabar Treatment Plant |
| 2. | Hydrated Lime | 40 Metric Tons (MT) | CRSWBL, Calabar Treatment Plant |
| LOT 3 | |||
| 3. | Calcium Hypochlorite | 40 Metric Tons (MT) | CRSWBL, Calabar Treatment Plant |
3. Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) procedures specified in the World Bank’s Guidelines’ Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits, and are open to all bidders Source Countries as defined in the Guidelines. “May 2004 as revised 2010”
4. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from Cross River State Water Board Limited; Engn Elemi B. Etowa, elemi4@yahoo.com and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from 9;00am 5:00 pm on every working day i.e. Monday- Friday.
5. Qualifications requirement include:
(a) Financial Capability
The Bidder shall furnish documentary evidence that it meets the following financial requirement(s):
(i) Evidence of payment of mandatory taxes for the last three years.
(ii) Banker’s declaration that the Bidder has the financial capacity or a line of credit to execute the contract (as contained in the schedule of requirement) for supply of goods.
(b) Experience and Technical Capacity The Bidder shall furnish documentary evidence to demonstrate that it meets the following experience requirement(s):
(i) Previous experience in supply of Water Treatment Chemicals of similar magnitude
(ii) Availability of haulage facilities to final destination
(iii) Confirmation of availability of stock to meet the required supply schedule
(a) The Bidder shall furnish documentary evidence to demonstrate that it meets the following experience requirement(s):
(i) Suitable for use as water treatment chemical,
(ii) Suitable for Human Consumption,
(iii) Products MUST come delivered in clearly/or legibly marked containers, bearing date of manufacture; evidence of certification of containers is mandatory for liquid chlorine (especially bidders offering products from India and China).
(iv) Producing potable water that meets World Health Organization (WHO) Standards of Water Quality or more than the Highest Desirable Levels of the Guidelines. Additional details are provided in the Bidding Documents
6. A complete set of Bidding Documents in English Language may be purchased by interested bidders on the submission of a written Application to the address below and upon payment of a non refundable fee N10,000.00 (ten thousand naira only). The method of payment will be by Cheque or Bank Draft. The Bidding Documents will be sent by Courier or picked by the Bidder at the address shown below.
7. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 1300 pm (1.30 pm) on 7th March 2011. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives, who choose to attend in person at the address below at 1400 pm (1.45pm) on 7th March 2011. All bids must be accompanied by a “Bid Security” per lot as specified (Lot 1 NGN 450,000; Lot 2 NGN 150,000 and Lot 3 NGN 350,000 or an equivalent amount in a freely convertible currency.
8. The Managing Director,
Attention: Engr. Elemi B. Etowa
Cross River State Water Board Limited Corporate Office,
147, Ndidem Usang Iso Road, Calabar,
