Request for Expression of Interest for Transaction Advisory Services at Ministry of Works
Federal Ministry of Works
Public Private Partnership (PPP) Department Mabushi, Headquarters, Abuja
Invitation for the Expression of Interest for the Transaction Advisory Services for the Development of Ilorin – Jebba – Mokwa – Tegina – Kaduna Road (480km) Under Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Scheme
The Federal Government of Nigeria is desirous of Constructing, Reconstructing and Expanding Ilorin – Jebba-Mokwa – Tegina – Kaduna Road (480km) to address the challenges posed to the road users and therefore, intends to enter into business relationship with qualified Concessionaires, both Local and International to undertake Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) of the Ilorin – Jebba- Mokwa – Tegina – Kaduna Road (480km) under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) Scheme.
2. The Federal Ministry of Works has received an unsolicited proposal on the Development of Ilorin – Jebba-Mokwa – Tegina – Kaduna Road (480km) from a Proponent of which the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) have granted “No Objection” on the Outline Business Case (OBC) prepared by the Proponent.
3. The Federal Ministry of Works shall engage a Transaction Advisor who will assist the Grantor to take the Bidders through the Swiss challenge PPP procurement phase up to Financial Close by the successful Concessionaire.
4. The Design, Construction, Rehabilitation and Expansion of the road is to be done in accordance with Specifications of Federal Ministry of Works, (the Ministry) and International Standards in such a manner as to provide smooth movement of goods and services along the routes. Also the preferred Bidder shall operate and maintain the facilities to high standards on a financially sound basis over an agreed concession period.
5. In this regard therefore, the Ministry intends to procure the services of experienced Transaction Advisor with full complement of relevant skills to assist through the PPP Procurement phase up to Financial Close. More specifically, the Transaction Advisors will undertake key tasks that shall include but not limited to the following:- update of the unsolicited OBC and Financial Model; Project Management; PPP Advisory (Legal; Technical and Financial); PPP structuring and Marketing; Development of a Procurement Plan and Full Business Case (FBC) for the development of Ilorin – Jebba- Mokwa – Tegina – Kaduna Road (480km).
6. The prospective Transaction Advisors are expected to demonstrate financial, legal and technical competence to undertake the task. The EOI submission should include but not limited to the following:
i. Full name of Consultant, Firm, Advisors or Consortium and contact person(s), postal contact and e-mail addresses, telephone/facsimile/mobile numbers;
ii. Firm Profile;
iii. Evidence of extensive knowledge and experience in the role of Transaction Advisor on similar high profile, local and international projects; experience in the Highway Sector/Transportation Public Private Partnership (PPP) will be an added advantage;
iv. Details of experience in the preparation of feasibility studies in the Highway sector/Transportation;
v. Evidence of civic and statutory compliances including three years abridged audited accounts, tax certificates, incorporated certificates. (Consortium may include documents of each corporate entity); and
vi. Registration in the appropriate categories with the Federal Government or country of origin if not resident in Nigeria.
7. Upon receipt of EOI from interested Transaction Advisors, the Ministry shall evaluate and pre-qualify applicants. Thereafter, pre-qualified applicants shall be issued with Request for Proposal (RfP) for the Technical and Financial Proposals.
8. Interested and qualified Transaction Advisors desiring to offer their services to Government in this capacity should submit EOI, describing in details their proposed services, and level of experience of the Firm.
9. Completed EOIs in six (6) copies should be signed, sealed and delivered in separate envelopes clearly marked “CONFIDENTIAL” and boldly written EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR TRANSACTION ADVISORY SERVICES FOR “THE DEVELOPMENT OF ILORIN – JEBBA – MOKWA -TEGINA – KADUNA ROAD (480KM)” and submitted to:-
Office of the Secretary
Ministerial Tenders Board
Federal Ministry of Works Mabushi – Abuja.
10. All submissions must be made on or before 21st April, 2014
Signed
Dr. A. K. Mohammed, OON
Permanent Secretary
