THE FEDERAL MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION
IN CONJUNCTION WITH
THE NIGERIAN SHIPPERS’ COUNCIL
IN COMPLIANCE WITH
THE INFRASTRUCTURE CONCESSION REGULATORY COMMISSION (ICRC) ACT 2005 &
THE NATIONAL POLICY ON PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP
NOTICE FOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION (RFQ) FROM PROSPECTIVE
INVESTORS/OPERATORS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TRUCK TRANSIT PARK, OBOLLO
AFOR, ENUGU STATE UNDER A PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP) ARRANGEMENT
1. INTRODUCTION
The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), a parastatal under the Federal Ministry of Transportation in partnership with the Enugu State Government is desirous of developing a Truck Transit Park, Obollo-Afor, Enugu State through Public Private Partnership (PPP).
NSC invites interested firms and/or consortium of firms to participate in the qualification process for the selection of a Private Partner through a Competitive Bidding (CB) process for the development of the Truck Transit Park (TTP) in Obollo-Afor. The selected Private Partner shall undertake the Design, Finance, Build, Operate, Maintain and Transfer (DFBOT) based on Terms and Conditions to be set out in the Concession Agreement. The overall objective of the selection process will be the successful procurement of a concessionaire with technical and financial capability to Design, Finance, Build, Operate, Maintain and Transfer (DFBOT) the facility within the concession period for the optimal benefit of the country.
2. PROJECT OBJECTIVE.
The near absence of transit parking infrastructure for long distance haulers on Nigerian highway network has created a system of problems associated with illegal roadside parking of trucks. These concomitant problems include highway congestion, high rate of accidents, development of squatter and squalor settlement, sanitation problems, destruction and defacing of highway shoulder and many more. The major causes of accidents on Nigerian roads have been identified to include; over speeding, bad roads, over loading and bad weather. Others are poor vehicle maintenance, bad driving habits and fatigue. Concerned by the increasing loss of lives and cargoes, and the associated economic loss caused by these trucks, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) conceived the idea of the establishment of Truck Transit Parks (TTPs) at strategic locations across the country.
The facilities is for a short-term breaks and also long-term parking services where truck drivers can get fuel, food, restrooms, showers and basic supplies like oil and spare parts as well as servicing and repairs of haulage vehicles. The Truck Transit Parks will have the following facilities; Gas station, Hotel and Motel, Restaurants, Mechanic Workshop, Fire Station, Police Post and Automated Cargo Tracking System.
The size of the proposed land allocated/approved by the Enugu State Government for the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) for the proposed TTP is 16.008 hectares and it is located at Obollo-Afor, along the Enugu Makurdi Expressway (A3 Expressway), which leads to the Northern part of Nigeria, and bounded by markets, farmlands and residential areas.
3. REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION
Interested firms and/or consortium are required to pay a non-refundable amount of NGN 100,000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) in favor of the Nigeria Shippers’ Council through the approved government channel (Remita) and then use payment code (RRR Number) to register online at www.shipperscouncil.gov.ng.
4. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION.
To participate in the qualification process, interested firms and consortia should submit four (4) printed and bound copies as well as a soft copy in a sealed envelope clearly marked “APPLICATION FOR THE CONCESSION OF TRUCK TRANSIT PARK IN OBOLLO AFOR, ENUGU STATE”.
The lead firm’s name should be clearly printed on the reverse side of the envelope and addressed to The Executive Secretary/CEO, Nigerian Shippers’ Council, No. 4, Otunba Ayodele Soyode Lane, Apapa, Lagos.
APPLICATIONS SHOULD CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
1) Evidence of firm or consortium registration including Certificate of Incorporation or equivalent registration documents and;
2) Evidence of Tax Clearance Certificate for last 3 years (2016-2018) and management account report for 2019;
3) Profile of the firm/consortium including organizational structure, staff strength, clientele, contact details (phone number, email, contact person);
4) 3-Year audited accounts for the years 2016-2018 ;
5) Evidence of experience in financing, operating and managing similar facility under PPP arrangement; and
6) Any other relevant information that would enhance the chances of firm or consortium’s qualification.
The sealed envelope should be registered at the Procurement Unit on the 2 Floor, B wing, Shippers Towers, No. 4, Otunba Ayodele Soyode Lane, Apapa, Lagos and delivered in a tamper proof box on the 2nd floor not later than 11.00am on Wednesday, 19th February, 2020.
RFQ requirements and Project Information Memorandum will be available in the online portal for parties that paid and registered to participate in the qualification process.
5. OPENING OF BIDS
Submitted applications will be opened immediately after the deadline at 11.00am on Wednesday, 19th February, 2020 at the NSC Board Room, 9″floor, Shippers’ Towers, 4, Otunba Ayodele Soyode Lane, Apapa, Lagos.
6. IMPORTANT NOTICE.
I. Representatives of the bidders who intend to attend are invited.
II. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
III. Submission of RFQ through email or fax will not be entertained.
IV. This notice shall not be construed to be a commitment on the part of Nigerian Shippers’ Council to award any form of contract to any respondent(s) nor shall it entitle any organization submitting document to claim any indemnity from the Council.
SIGNED:
MANAGEMENT
4, OTUNBA AYODELE SOYODE LANE (FORMERLY PARK LANE), APAPA, LAGOS.
For More inquiries: Phone: – 0811056130, 08140881484, 08037233827, 09090077334 E-mail
nsc@shipperscouncil.gov.ng; www.shipperscouncil.gov.ng
