Invitation for Pre-qualification/Expression of Interest for the Projects under 2014 Appropriation at Cross River Basin Development Authority (CRBDA)
Cross River Basin Development Authority
Murtala Mohammed Highway P.M. B. 1249, Basin Town Calabar, Cross River State
Invitation for Pre-qualification/Expression of Interest for the Projects under 2014 Appropriation for the Cross River Basin Development Authority
1.0 Introduction:
1.1 The Cross River Basin Development Authority (CRBDA) is a Parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources charged with Comprehensive Development of Surface and Ground Water Resources, Flood and Erosion Control etc in Akwa Ibom and Cross River States. The Authority intends to carry out Procurement for the various projects under its 2014 Appropriation.
1.2 Cross River Basin Development Authority hereby invites interested Contractors and Consultants to tender for Pre-qualification/Expression of interest for the Projects in the 2014 Appropriation under the following categories:
- Lot 1: Water Supply Works
The scope of work under this Lot includes mobilization to site, site clearing and construction of Intakes, Boreholes, Head works, Ground /Elevated Water Tanks-Water Treatment Plants, Solar Powered Motorized Boreholes, Rehabilitation of Water Projects
- Lot 2 : Erosion/Flood Control and Drainage Works
The scope of work under this Lot includes Mobilization to site, Site Clearing, Construction of assorted Erosion, Flood Control and Drainage infrastructures
- Lot 3: General Works
The scope of work under this Lot includes Mobilization to site, Site clearance, Construction of various Civil Works like Classroom Blocks, Rural Roads, Culverts etc.
- Lot 4: General Goods
The scope of work under this Lot includes the Procurement of Herbicides, Insecticides, Farm Tools and Equipments, Office Furniture and Equipments, Computers etc.
- Lot 5: Proposals for Consultancy Services for Studies, Design and Projects Supervision
The scope of work under this Lot includes Feasibility Studies, Design and Production of Bill of Engineering Measurements and Evaluation (BEME) and Supervision of various Water, Erosion/Flood Control and Drainage Works.
2.0 Eligibility Criteria
Bidders are to provide the following as minimum prequalification requirements for the project of their choice.
2.1 For Consultancy Services
a) Evidence of registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) by inclusion of certificate of Incorporate and Article of Association
b) Last 3 years, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Tax Clearance Certificates
c) Evidence of compliance with INDUSTRIAL Training Fund (ITF) Amendment Act 2011 by inclusion of ITF Compliance Certificate
d) Evidence of compliance with Pensions Reforms Act 2004 by inclusion of PENCOM Compliance Certificate
e) VAT Registration with evidence of remittances.
f) Detailed Company Profile
g) Evidence of experience in at least three (3) jobs of similar nature and complexity executed within the last five (5) years with verifiable letters of contract award, evidence of payment and certificates of job completion.
h) Evidence of financial capability reference letter from a reputable bank
i) For Joint Ventures (JVs), include Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
j) Evidence of Registration with relevant professional bodies such as COREN.
k) Full accounts details including SORT code
1) Possession of satisfactory Quality Assurance Quality Control manuals
m) Having annual Auditors reports for the last 3 Years (2011, 2012 & 2013)
2.2 For Goods
a) Evidence of registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) by inclusion of certificate of Incorporate and Article of Association
b) Last 3 years, 2011, 2012 & 2013 Tax Clearance Certificates
c) Evidence of compliance with Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Amendment Act 2011 by inclusion of ITF Compliance Certificate
d) Evidence of compliance with Pensions Reforms Act 2004 by inclusion of PENCOM Compliance Certificate
e) VAT Registration with evidence of remittances
f) Detailed Company Profile
g) Evidence of experience in at least three (3) jobs of similar nature and complexity executed within the last five (5) years with verifiable letters of contract award, evidence of payment and certificates of job completion.
h) Evidence of financial/capability reference letter from a reputable bank
i) For Joint Ventures (JVs), include Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
j) Full accounts details including SORT code
k) Having annual Auditors reports for the last 3 Years (2011, 2012 &2013)
2.3 For Works
- Evidence of registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) by inclusion of certificate of Incorporate and Article of Association
- Last 3years, 2011, 2012 & 2013 Tax Clearance Certificates
- Evidence of compliance with INDUSTRIAL Training Fund (ITF) Amendment Act 2011 by inclusion of ITF Compliance Certificate
- Evidence of compliance with Pensions Reforms Act 2004 by inclusion of PENCOM Compliance Certificate
- VAT Registration with evidence of remittances
- Detailed Company Profile
- Evidence of experience in at least three (3) jobs of similar nature and complexity executed within the last five (5) years with verifiable letters of contract award, evidence of payment and certificates of job completion.
h) Evidence of verifiable list of major construction equipment and facilities including registration numbers, location (where they can be inspected) and remark whether these are owned, hired or leased.
i) Evidence of financial capability/reference letter from a reputable bank
j) For Joint Ventures (JVs), include Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
k) Evidence of Registration with relevant professional bodies such as COREN by the company’s professional staff.
1) Full accounts details including SORT code
m) Possession of satisfactory Quality Assurance/Quality Control manuals
n) Having annual Auditors reports for the last 3 Years (2011, 2012 & 2013)
o) Bidders are to provide evidence of ownership/lease of relevant construction equipment.
Non-Compliance will lead to disqualification.
N/B:
Original of documents 2.1-2.3 above must be produced for sighting on request/during the opening session PLEASE NOTE THAT SUBMISSION OF FAKE DOCUMENTS IS A FRAUDULENT PRACTICE WHICH IS PUNISHABLE UNDER THE RELEVANT LAWS. All Companies will be assessed strictly on pivots of documents submitted.
3.0 Collection of Pre-Oualif1cation/Express1on of Interest Documents
3.1 Standard Bidding/Prequalification Documents will be available for collection at the office of the Head of Procurement Cross River Basin Development Authority P.M.B. 1249, Basin Town, Calabar from 12 Noon Monday 16th June, 2014 upon the presentation of evidence of payment of non-refundable tender fee of N30.000.00 (Thirty Thousand Naira) only, for Works Projects and N10.000.00 (Ten Thousand Naira) only, for Goods into the Authority’s Account as follows:
Account Name: Cross River Basin Development Authority
Bank: FBN, Calabar Main Branch
Account Number: 2001553727
The Request for Pre-qualification (RFP) for projects under Consultancy will be collected at no cost
3.2 All terms and conditions in the collected Pre-qualification Documents must be strictly adhered to please.
4.0 Submission of Documents
4.1 Completed bid documents (Two sets of hard copy and One Electronic copy in compact disk and Microsoft office format) shall be submitted in sealed envelopes and labeled “Pre-Qualification Expression of Interest” marked “Project Name” at the top right hand corner of the envelope and addressed to:
The Managing Director
Cross River Basin Development Authority
Murtala Mohammed Highway
P.M. B. 1249, Basin Town, Calabar, Cross River State
5.0 Closing Date for Submission of Bids
5 1 The closing date for the submission in respect of all projects is on or before 12 noon Tuesday, 8th July, 2014.
6.0 Opening of Bids
6.1 Pre-qualification and Expression of Interest will be opened immediately after the BID submission at 12noon on Tuesday, 8th July, 2014 at the Authority’s Conference Centre, Basin Town, Calabar
6.2 Only firms whose Pre-qualification and Expression of Interest Documents fulfill the requirements would be considered for the next stage.
7.0 Enquiries
7.1 All enquiries should be directed to:
The Managing Director
Cross River Basin Development Authority
Muritala Mohammed Highway
P M B. 1249, Basin Town,
Calabar, Cross River State
8.0 Disclaimers and Conclusion
8.1 This announcement is published for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer by the Authority to transact with any party for the project, nor does it constitute a commitment or obligation on the part of the Authority to procure concession services.
8.2 The Authority 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.
8.3 The Authority pledges fair and equal treatment of all participants but is not bound to shortlist any bidder and reserves the right to annul the selection process at any time without incurring any liabilities.
8.4 This advertisement should be regarded as a PUBLIC Invitation to all interested bidders, non-Governmental Organisations working with Transparency and Accountability and relevant Regulator, and Professional bodies to attend the Bid Opening sessions
Signed:
Management
