UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (USAID) NIGERIA
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO PROVIDE BROKERAGE SERVICES FOR LEASING A RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY WITHIN MAITAMA DISTRICT AREA FCT ABUJA, NIGERIA
DEADLINE: 23RD DECEMBER, 2020
USAID/Nigeria seeks a realtor to provide brokerage services for leasing a residential property within Maitama District Area FCT Abuja, Nigeria.
It is the intent of this RFP to have the successful broker/firm enter into a Professional Services Contract with USAID/Nigeria to provide realtor services as outlined herein.
Interested realtors able to provide required services should respond to abujaexo
procurement@usaid.gov with their rates and a fully detailed proposal addressing all required services per statement of work below on or before the close of business on Tuesday December 23rd, 2020.
USAID/Nigeria reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, or parts of proposals, when it is judged to be in the best interest of the U.S. Government.
A. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The successful firm shall agree to contract with USAID/Nigeria to provide the
following:
-Perform market analysis
-Develop strategies to lease a property
-Attendance and presentations at meetings with USAID/Nigeria Executive
Office Leadership.
B. SPECIFICATIONS
The desired location for the new residence is Maitama District Area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with the following minimum requirements:
(i) Green Space
(ii) Large entertaining area and kitchen space
(iii) Adequate Parking Space
(iv) Covered outdoor area
(v) Minimum of 4-5 bedrooms (no preference for bedroom on the ground
floor).
(vi) Separate domestic quarters
(vii) Additional storage space for supplies
C. BROKER’S QUALIFICATIONS
Respondents to this RFP shall have the following qualifications:
-Must be licensed and in good standing with the FCT Real Estate Commission.
-Must have an excellent reputation in the real estate community.
-Must be knowledgeable in the Abuja FCT real estate market and have
experience with residential properties.
D. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
For proposal purposes, proposers must submit copies of certificates of insurance for general liability and workers compensation. The successful contractor must provide original certificates prior to commencing services.
E. FEE SCHEDULE
The proposed fee schedule shall include the following items: State your fee for
finding properties. The real estate firm will be paid strictly on fee basis and will be expected to work closely with USAID/Nigeria personnel and provide weekly
reports to the Executive Officer as required.
F. TERM OF CONTRACT
The contract period for the successful broker/firm will be from date of award for
three months. The contract may be terminated by either party with 15 days prior
notice.
G. EVALUATION AND AWARD PROCESS
Issuance of this RFP and receipt of proposals does not commit USAID/Nigeria to award a contract. USAID/Nigeria reserves the right to postpone receipt date,
accepting or rejecting any or all proposals received in response to this RFP, or to negotiate with any of the brokers/firms submitting an RFP, or to cancel all or part of this RFP.
H. ORAL PRESENTATION/INTERVIEWS
Firms submitting a proposal in response to this RFP may be required to give an
oral presentation of their proposal. Additional technical and/or cost information
may be requested for clarification purposes, but in no way will change the original proposal submitted. Interviews are optional and may or may not be conducted.
I. SELECTION CRITERIA
-Knowledge of Abuja FCT real estate market.
-Residential real estate experience, qualifications and references.
-Proven real estate track record.
-Knowledge of various leasing techniques.
-Ability of the contractor(s) to meet or exceed the requirements defined in the
RFP.
-Fee schedule
