Request for Proposals for the Airlift of Nigerian Christian Pilgrims to and From Israel, Rome and Greece for 2015 Pilgrimage Operations
Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission
(The Presidency)
Request for Proposals for the Airlift of Nigerian Christian Pilgrims to and From Israel, Rome and Greece for 2015 Pilgrimage Operations.
(1.0) Introduction:
(1.1) The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) in compliance with its statutory functions, intends to carry out the airlifting of Pilgrims under the 2015 Christian Pilgrimage Operations.
(1.2) The NCPC therefore, wishes to Request for Proposals from interested and competent National/International Airlines/Air-carriers with qualification and experience for the airlift with the following scope of services as follows:
(i) Number of Christian Pilgrims to be carried from Nigeria to Israel, Rome and Greece is projected to be a total of 35,000.
(ii) The airlift operations shall be carried out from the six International Airports in Nigeria listed in the Request for Proposal (RfP).
(2.0) Aircraft Specifications:
(2.1) Bidders will be required to use only the specified aircrafts for the airlift operations. The aircrafts must meet ICAO, NCAA and IATA safety requirements and will be subject to pre-arrival inspection. The required aircrafts are wide-bodied with glass cockpit, with a minimum capacity of300seats, are:
(a) Boeing 747-400.
(b) Airbus A340.
(c) Boeing 777; and
(d) Airbus A330.
(3.0) Eligibility Criteria
Bidders must provide the following as responsive minimum requirements for the project:
(a) Copy of current Air Transport License (ATL)/Air Operation Permit (AOP)/Air Operators Certificate (AOC).
(b) Copy of Air Travel Organizer’s License (ATOL).
(c) Verifiable written evidence of ownership or partnership agreement with the owners of aircraft.
(d) Evidence of Company Registration with CAC or Letter of Exemption from Mr. President in compliance with Section 54-59, CAMA.
(e) Tax Clearance Certificates for the Last 3 years (2012, 2013 & 2014).
(f) Evidence of Pension Registration &Remittances, Industrial Training Fund (ITF) and Social Security Contributions (NSITF).
(g) VAT Registration and Remittances.
(h) Detailed Company Profile.
(i) For Joint Venture, please include Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
(j) Annual Audited Reports for the last 3 years (2012, 2013 & 2014) showing a minimum turnover of $150million USD in any of the years.
Additional technical documentation requirements to be submitted by bidders are contained in the RfP.
(4.0) Collection of Request for Proposals Documents:
(4.1) Interested and Qualified companies shall apply to the:
Office of the Head Procurement,
Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission,
Plot 1348 Cadastral Zone A03,
Ahmadu Bello Way, Garki 2, Abuja.
For collection of Standard Bidding Documents: Request for Proposals, from Monday, 23rd March, 2015 and attach evidence of payment of a non-refundable application/tender fee of US$3,000.00 (Three Thousand US dollars) into the NCPC’s account as follows:
Corresponding Bank, Citibank: New York, USA
Address: 339 Park Avenue, New York, NY10043 USA
Swift Code: CITIUS33XXX
Account Name: First City Monument Bank Plc
Swift Code: FCMBNGLAXXX
Account Number: USD36887918
Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission
Account Number: 1585685014
(5.0) Submission of Documents:
(5.1) Completed Request for Proposals documents (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.
(5.2) The closing date for submission in respect of the project is on or before 12.00noon, on Monday 4th May, 2015.
(5.3) Proposals will be opened on Tuesday, 5th May, 2015 at 1.00p.m. at the Commission’s Conference Room, Plot 1348 Cadastral Zone A03, Ahmadu Bello Way, Garki 2, Abuja, Nigeria.
(5.4) Please note that only companies whose technical proposals meet the minimum requirement would be considered for the next stage.
(5.5) 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.
Email: ncpcprocurement@gmail.com .
(6.0) Disclaimer and Conclusion:
(6.1) This announcement is published far 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.
(6.2) 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 enquiry.
(6.3) 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
