FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
DELTA STATE GOVERNMENT
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT
DELTA STATE NIGERIA EROSION AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROJECT (DTSNEWMAP) WORLD BANK ASSISTED
SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE
REQUEST FOR BIDS
SMALL WORKS
(ONE-ENVELOPE BIDDING PROCESS)
COUNTRY: NIGERIA
NAME OF PROJECT: NIGERIA EROSION AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROJECT (NEWMAP)
CONTRACT TITLE: PROCUREMENT OF CIVIL WORKS CONTRACTOR FOR THE REHABILITATION OF OBOMKPA EROSION SITE IN ANIOCHA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, DELTA STATE
LOAN NO CREDIT NO GRANT NO.: IDA 62770
RFB REFERENCE NO.: DTS/NEWMAP/CW/RFB/20/02
1. The Federal Republic of Nigeria has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds towards payments under contract for the Rehabilitation of Obomkpa Gully Erosion Site in Aniocha No. L.G.A. of Delta State.
2. The Delta State Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (DTSNEWMAP) now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the Rehabilitation of Obomkpa Gully Erosion Site in Aniocha North, L.G.A of Delta State. (“the Works”).
i. Site Description: Obomkpa Gully Erosion Site is located in Aniocha North L.G.A of Delta State. (DTS/NEWMAP/CW/RFB/20/02). It lies at N60 23′ 6.6″ and E60 28′ 58″. The Erosion is very active and dynamic in nature. Lives and properties are being threatened by the erosional menace. The gully averages 12m deep, 25m wide and stretches to about 1Km.
ii. Scope of work: The Rehabilitation works is for a period of twelve (12) calendar months and shall include but not limited to the following:
a. Gully Head Stabilization which is to convey storm runoff safely downstream into the gully bed.
b. Gully Bed Stabilization which will minimize the flow velocity and reduce the erosive force of the flowing water, and trap sediments which will partially fill the gully bed.
c. Gully bank stabilization and watershed management.
d. Suitable bioremediation in accordance with the recommended design.
iii. Proper channelization of excess runoff water through a flood plain to the river
3. Bidding will be conducted through National competitive procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” revised July, 2019 (“Procurement Regulations) and is open to all Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations.
4. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from Delta State Project Management Unit, Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project,16, Governor ‘s Street, Off Nnebisi Road, Asaba, Telephone 07031635632 or 08068191797 E-mail: e-proc@deltanewmap.org.ng.
5. The bidding document in English Language may be purchased by interested and eligible bidders upon the submission of a written application on bidder’s letterhead to the address below, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of fifty thousand Naira (N50,000.00) only.
The method of payment will be direct lodgment into:
Account Name: DTSNEWMAP Government Counterpart fund Contribution Account.
Account Number: 5030065114
Bank: Fidelity Bank Plc
Alternatively, bidders may download a complete bidding document in English Language on www.deltanewmap.org.ng and submit the bidding document with evidence of payment of non-refundable fee of Fifty Thousand Naira. Delta State NEW MAP will acknowledge the receipt of bids with evidence of payment only.
6. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 11:00am on 1st July 2020. Electronic Bidding will be permitted. Bidders submitting electronic bids shall make it read-only password protected document as an email attachment to e-proc@deltanewmap.org.ng. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened electronically in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below on 1st July, 11:00am.
Bidders are required to send in their bid password within one hour of the deadline for submission. Delta NEWMAN will acknowledge the receipt of the bid password.
Bids password not received within one hour of the deadline will not be opened.
Connection details will be forwarded to all the bidders and anyone who chooses to participate.
7. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security of N59M. Swift copies of bid security will be acceptable but shall be confirmed from the Financial Institution that issued the bid security.
8. “Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document.”
9. A pre-bid meeting would be held electronically on 17th June, 2020 by 12:00 noon, connection details will be forwarded to all bidders that indicate intention to participate.
10. Sealed bids may be delivered in hardcopy to the address below on or before 11:00am local time 1st July, 2020. Alternatively, bidders may submit their bids electronically as email attachment to e-proc@deltanewmap.org.ng on or before 11:00am local time on 1st July, 2020.
11. In view of the Covid-19 emergency, bidders agree that all electronic documents provided under this bidding will be treated as original documents and are legally binding.
12. Bidders may seek clarification on the content of the bidding document up to 10 days before bid closing date. Request for clarification may be sent by email in writing to the address below.
13. Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for the construction works, bidders must demonstrate the possession of necessary financial capability, experience and equipment to successfully execute the works. The bidder must meet the following criteria;
a. Possession of construction experience as a Prime Contractor for a minimum of five (5) years which includes the practical knowledge of bioremediation techniques, use of flexible structures and must be familiar with the State’s ecosystem, hydrology, terrain and ecological challenges.
b. Demonstrate that it has access to or has available liquid asset to meet cash flow requirement of 896 Million.
c. Minimum average annual turnover in construction works of at least N5.9B in the last five years in works that have been successfully completed.
d. Provide evidence of firm corporate registration in Nigeria and tax clearance.
e. Own a substantial proportion of the construction equipment required to successfully execute the contracts.
f. Provide annual audited account for the last 3 years to demonstrate the current soundness of the applicant’s financial position and its prospective long term sustainability.
g. Bidders are required to submit an Environmental, Social, Health and Safety (ESHS) Management Strategies and Implementation plans required to manage the key ESHS risks of the project as outlined in the relevant sections of the bidding document.
h. Bidders are required to submit an Environmental, Social and Safety (ESHS) code of conduct that will apply to their employees and sub-contractors, and details of how it will be enforced.
i. Bidders are required to submit a Covid-19 workplace protection policy. This policy shall detail the bidders Covid-19 mitigation plan and should be consistent with the guidelines issued by the Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria.
The address (es) referred to above is : 16, Governor’s Street, Off Nnebisi road, Asaba.
Delta State Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (DTSNEWMAP)
Ufiofio Isaac Project Coordinator
16, Governor’s Street Off Nnebisi Road, Asaba, Delta State
07031635632 or 08068191797 Nigeria
e-proc@deltanewmap.org.ng
Www.deltanewmap.org.ng
