Request for Proposals for Ground-Handling of Nigerian Christian Pilgrims at Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission
(The Presidency)
Request for Proposals for Ground-Handling of Nigerian Christian Pilgrims in Israel, Rome and Greece for 2014 Pilgrimage Operation.
1.0 Introduction
1.1 The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) intends to carry out the Ground Handling of Nigerian Christian Pilgrims to Israel. Rome and Greece under the 2014 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 I services is in the RfP:
2.0 Eligibility Criteria
Foreign companies applying must partner with a Nigerian Company.
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 2011, 2012 & 2013.
(c) Evidence of Remittances of Pension and Social Security Contribution, and Industrial Training Fund (ITF) contribution.
(d) VAT Registration and Remittances
(e) Detailed Company Profile
(f) For Joint Venture, include agreement.
(g) Annual Auditors Report for the last 3 years (2011, 2012 & 2013) with 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 Tuesday February 25, 2014 from the
Office of Head, Procurement
Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission
Plot 1348 Cadastral Zone A03
Ahmadu Bello Way, Garki 2, Abuja.
Upon the 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 I
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 12.00ncon Tuesday April 13, 2014. Submissions via emails or fax will be rejected.
4.3 The Request for Proposals will be opened same date by 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 and 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 lime without incurring any liabilities and assigning any reason thereof.
(Signed)
John Kennedy Opara (JP)
Executive Secretary
Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission