Request for Proposals for Ground-Handling of Nigerian Christian Pilgrims in Israel, Rome and Greece for 2015 Pilgrimage Operation
Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission
(The Presidency)
Request for Proposals for Ground-Handling of Nigerian Christian Pilgrims in Israel, Rome and Greece for 2015 Pilgrimage Operation.
(1.0) Introduction:
(1.1) The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) in compliance with its statutory functions, intends to carry out the Ground Handling of Nigerian Christian Pilgrims in Israel, Rome and Greece under the 2015 Christian Pilgrimage Operation.
(1.2) The NCPC therefore, wishes to Request for Proposals (RfP) from interested and competent firms with qualification and experience to provide minimum of Three (3)-Star hotel accommodation in a secure environment and all logistics for the pilgrims. The detail scope of services is in the RfP:
(2.0) Eligibility Criteria:
Foreign companies applying must partner with a Nigerian Company, must be involved in Travel and Tours and licensed by NCPC.
Bidders should provide the following as responsive minimum requirement for the project
(a) Evidence of Company Registration.
(b) Verifiable Tax Clearance Certificates for the Last 3 years (2012, 2013 & 2014).
(c) Evidence of Pension Registration & Remittances, Industrial Training Fund (ITF) and Social Security Contribution (NSITF).
(d) VAT Registration and Remittances.
(e) Detailed Company Profile.
(f) For Joint Venture, include Agreement.
(g) Annual Audited Reports for the last 3 years (2012, 2013 & 2014) showing a turnover of $7million USD in any of the years.
Additional technical documentation requirements to be submitted by bidders are contained in the RfP.
(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, 23rd March, 2015 from the
Office of Head, Procurement;
Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission;
Plot 1348 Cadastral Zone A03;
Ahmadu Bello Way, Garki 2, Abuja.
Upon presentation of evidence of payment of non-refundable application/tender fee of US$2,000, (Two Thousand dollars) into the NCPC’s account as follows:
Corresponding Bank, Citibank: New York, USA
Address: 399 Park Avenue, New York, NY10043, USA
Swift Code: CITIUS33XXX
Beneficiary Bank: First City monument Bank Plc
Swift Code: FCMBNGLAXXX
Account Number: USD36887918
Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission
Account Number: 1585685014
(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 on Monday, 4th May, 2015. Note: Submissions via emails or fax will be rejected.
(4.3) The Request for Proposals will be opened on Tuesday, 5th May, 2015 at 1.00pm at the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission Abuja. Nigeria.
(4.4) Only firms whose technical proposals fulfill the minimum requirements would be considered for the next stage. Agreement will be signed with only the successful bidder (Ground Handler).
(4.5) All inquiries should be directed to:
Office of the Head, Procurement;
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 not 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
