Pre-Qualification for the Procurement of Waterweed/Hyacinth and other Aquatic Weeds Clearing Equipment at National Inland Waterways Authority
National Inland Waterways Authority
Pre-Qualification for the Procurement of Waterweed/Hyacinth and other Aquatic Weeds Clearing Equipment
As part of the Federal Government Policy on the sustainable and effective management of ecological problems using Best Environmental Practices (BEP) principles, Mr. President has approved the purchase of waterweeds/hyacinth and other aquatic weeds clearing equipment to enhance safety, flood control and safe navigation on the nation’s waterways. The project is being executed by the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) of the Federal Ministry of Transport and to be funded by Ecological Fund Office, Abuja.
The Equipment will be used to clear waterweeds/hyacinth and open-up of blocked channels on our waterways in such states as Lagos, Ondo, Kebbi, Bayelsa, Delta, etc and the Lake Chad.
Scope of Work
(a) Procurement of 2 Nos. Harvesters.
(b) Procurement of relevant ancillary equipment
(c) Procurement of maintenance spare parts for two (2) years
(d) Procurement of relevant safety and navigational aids
(e) Training of relevant and adequate personnel of the Authority in the operation, Handling and Maintenance/Repair of the equipment
Collection of Pre-Qualification /Technical Documents
Experienced and well qualified companies are hereby invited to collect the pre-qualification and technical questionnaires/documents from the Office of the Procurement Unit, National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA)
Pre-Qualification/Technical Requirements
All potential bidders must present along with their Technical Tender, the following Documents:
(i) Certificate of Incorporation with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
(ii) Evidence of TAX Clearance Certificate for the last three years (2011, 2012, 2013) corresponding to declared turn over.
(iii) Evidence of VAT registration with TIN and past remittances for the last three years.
(iv) Company Audited Account for the last three years(2011, 2012 & 2013) showing annual turnovers.
(v) Evidence of PENCOM Clearance Certificate /exemption from PENCOM in accordance with the pension reform Act 2004 including remittances of employees’ contributions/deductions.
(vi) Evidence of compliance with the statutory provision of the Industrial Training Fund Amendment Act, 2011.
(vii) Evidence of experience with similar jobs in the last three (3) years by the Local Contractor. It should include the scope/volume of work and the amount which shall be verified.
(viii)Evidence of financial capability and bank support letter.
(ix) Detailed Company profile.
(x) Evidence of being a Manufacturer, a Manufacturer’s representative or accredited Agent of a Manufacturer
(xi) Original Product brochure and DVD of product showing its working conditions.
(xii) Evidence of maintenance capability and after sale service for at least 5 years from date of commissioning of equipment.
(xiii) A sworn affidavit that none of the Directors has been convicted in any court of law on any criminal offence.
(xiv) A sworn affidavit that all information presented and attached are true and correct of the Company and that no officer of the Authority is a former or present Director/shareholder or has any pecuniary interest in the bidder.
Submission of Pre-Qualification Documents
Completed Pre-qualification Technical documents should be submitted in one (1) soft copy and 2 (two) hard copies, be written in English language, signed, sealed and marked “Confidential” with the title Prequalification for the supply of waterweeds/Hyacinth and other Aquatic Weeds Clearing Equipment at the top left corner of the envelope and addressed to:
The Managing Director,
National Inland Waterways Authority Headquarters
Adankola New layout, Lokoja,
Kogi State
The documents be submitted not later than Monday 23rd of June, 2014 into a specially made box marked “Tender box” at the NIWA Headquarters, Lokoja by 12.00 noon.
Opening Pre-Qualification/Technical Documents
All Pre-qualification/Technical Documents shall be opened in the presence of bidders or their Representatives on the closing date of Monday 23rd June 2014 immediately after the closure of submission of prequalification documents (12:00 noon) at the Conference Room of NIWA Headquarters.
Please Note:
- This advertisement should not be misconstrued as a commitment on the part of NIWA.
- NIWA reserves the right to take final decision.
- Only such pre-qualified bidders will be invited to submit commercial Tender.
Signed:
Management
