FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE, BUDGET AND NATIONAL PLANNING
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MASTER PLAN FOR DIGITALIZATION OF PUBLIC FINANCE MANAGEMENT
DEADLINE: 5TH AUGUST, 2020
1. PROJECT BACKGROUND.
In view of the fact that Public Finance Management (PFM) is the framework that supports the management of public sector budgetary, accounting, treasury and public debt management processes as well as the generation of corresponding revenue and reporting documents, the Ministry intends to engage the services of a competent and reputable firm for the Development of a Master Plan for Digitalization of Public Finance Management with a view to expand National Economic Growth and increase availability of resources which is a strategic national priority.
2. GENERAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Interested firms should meet the following requirements:
i. Be incorporated as a company, evidenced by certificate of incorporation with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) of Nigeria.
ii. Have at least Five (5) key staff with relevant professional qualifications and experience.
iii. Provide audited financial statements for the last Three (3) years (2017, 2018 & 2019)
iv. Provide company’s current Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years (2017, 2018 & 2019) valid till December 31, 2020.
v. Provide current clearance certificate from National Pension Commission (PENCOM) st as evidence of compliance with Pension Reform Act, 2004 (as amended) valid till 31 December, 2020.
vi. Provide evidence of Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) compliance certificate valid till December 31, 2020.
vii. Provide current evidence of compliance with Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Amendment act, 2011 certificate, valid till December 31, 2020.
viii. Provide evidence of Registration on the National Database of Contractors, Suppliers and Service providers with the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) valid till 31 December, 2020 or valid certificate issued by BPP.
ix. Evidence of current registration with Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria;
x. Evidence of registration/accreditation with Computer Professional Registration Council of Nigeria and National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA);
xi. Evidence of financial capability to execute the project by submission of Reference Letter from a reputable commercial bank in Nigeria, indicating willingness to provide credit facility for the execution of the project when needed.
xii. provide evidence of execution at least Three (3) similar jobs in the past Five (5) years. All assignment must be evidenced by submission of copies of contract award letter(s) and verifiable certificate(s) of satisfactory completion of contract.
xiii. Provide Company Profile stating registered Office and functional contact address {including e-mail address and telephone number(s)}
xiv. Firms should accompany their submissions with sworn court affidavit disclosing:
a) Whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning or the Bureau of Public Procurement is a former or present Director, shareholder or has any pecuniary interest in the bidder.
b) Confirming that all information presented in its bid are true and correct in all particulars.
c) Confirming that the company or any of its Directors have never been convicted of any criminal offence by any court of law.
d) Confirming that the company or any of its Directors is not bankrupt.
xv. For Joint Ventures/Partnership, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) should be provided (CAC, Tax Clearance Certificate, Pension Compliance Certificate, ITF Compliance Certificate, NSITF Compliance Certificate, BPP IRR and Sworn Affidavit are compulsory for each JV partner).
xvi. All documents for submission must be transmitted with a Covering/Forwarding letter under the Company/Firm’s Letter Head by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Contact Address, Telephone Number (Preferably GSM No.) and e-mail address. The Letterhead paper must bear the Names and Nationalities of the Directors of the Company at the bottom of the page, duly signed by the authorized officer of the firm.
3.0 SUBMISSION AND OPENING OF TENDERS:
Original and two (2) copies of Expression of Interest (EoI) documents are to be submitted in an envelope bearing the project name and name of the firm. The documents are to be submitted in the Office of the Director of Procurement, Room No. 040, Ground Floor, Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Phase II, not later than 12:00 noon on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. The Expression of Interest (EoI) documents will be publicly opened immediately after the closure of bid submission at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at the Ministry’s Main Auditorium in the presence of only observers, and captured by video recording.
4.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
I. This invitation shall not be construed to be a commitment or obligation on the part of the Ministry for award of any form of contract to any respondent nor shall it entitle any Company/Firm submitting documents to claim any indemnity from the Ministry.
II. Only shortlisted firms will be contacted at a later date for collection of Request for Proposal (RfP).
III. Bidders can submit through Post (Courier Services)
IV. The Ministry also reserves the right to cancel the process in line with the provision of Section 28 of the Public Procurement Act (PPA) 2007 without incurring any liability.
SIGNED:
Permanent Secretary Finance (Special Duties)
