DEADLINE: 24TH MAY, 2021
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA BENIN-OWENA RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
KM 24, BENIN/SAPELE ROAD, OBAYANTOR, BENIN CITY
PRE-QUALIFICATION, INVITATION TO TENDER/ EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR FY2021 CAPITAL PROJECTS

(1.0)  INTRODUCTION
The Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority (BORBDA), hereinafter referred to as (“the Authority”), a Parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, is desirous of executing her FY2021 Capital Projects. In compliance with the Public Procurement Act, 2007, the Authority hereby invites interested, experienced and competent Consultants/Contractors/Suppliers to submit Expression of Interest (EOI) and bids for the following Projects:

(2.0) SCOPE OF WORKS/GOODS/SERVICES
The Scope of Works/Services are categorised and packaged into LOTs as shown in the tables below:

(2.1)  CATEGORY A: INVITATION FOR PREQUALIFICATION

LOT NOS.                     PROJECT NAME
Lot A1Construction of Irrigation Infrastructure of 200HA in Ibanu, Etsako East LGA, Edo state
Lot A2Construction of Jattu Earth Dam

(2.2) CATEGORY B: INVITATION TO TENDER (FOR WORKS & GOODS)

LOTS NOS                   PROJECT NAME
MANDATE / TRADITIONAL PROJECTS
Lot B1Off-grid solar power supply for area officers (procurement and installation solar panels and accessory in Asaba Area officer, Delta state
Lot B2Provision and installation of transformer in Ekiti area office Development:Provision and installation of transformer in Ekiti Area Office and 7.5 KVA Hybrid Solar
Lot B3Revitalization of RBDA: Power Supply and Maintenance (Upgrade of Hybrid Solar Power in Headquarters Complex)
Lot B4Upgrade of Facilities, Expansion and Procurement of Water Bottling Plant in Benin City. Edo State and Akure, Ondo State: Setting up of Water Packaging Factor), Edo Area Office Auchi.
Lot B5Provision of Fish Cages at the Ogwashi-Uku Multipurpose Dam, Delta State.
Lot B6Rehabilitation of Project Houses in Obayantor, Edo State.
Lot B7Clearing and Rome Ploughing of Irrigable Farmland at Supare, Akoko South West LGA, Ondo State.
Lot B8Rehabilitation of 1KM Access Road in Obayantor Community, Edo State.
Lot B9Construction of Drainage at Fanibi, Akure South LGA, Ondo
Lot B10Construction of 1.5KM Igiode (Itogbo) –  Aikhomu Railway Station Road
Lot B11Issele-Uku Erosion Control, Aniocha LGA, Delta State, (Construction of Side-Drains)
Lot B12PEWASH (Water Sanitation & Hygiene) (Provision of Borehole/Toilet facilities in 2 Schools in Edo and Ondo)
Lot B13(i)Integrated Farming Pilot Schemes. (Completion/Construction of Screen House, Goatery, Snailry, Stocking of Fish ponds, Rearing of Pigs and Crop Cultivation in Obayantor)
Lot B 13 (ii)Construction of Hostel Blocks in Obavantor Integrated Farm
Lot B14Headquarters Development: Construction of 1km Access Road in  Premises of the Headquarter at Obayantor, Benin City, Edo.
Lot B15Oye Irrigation Project (Construction of Borehole/Reticulation)
Lot B16Ukhun-Erha Irrigation Project (250ha) (Construction of Mini treatment plant, clearing of 20Ha of farmland and drip irrigation)
Lot B17Ukpoke Irrigation Project: Trenching of the perimeter of the farmland
Lot B18Construction and Installation of Irrigation Facilities: Installation of CPIS facilities at different locations to be decided and 10 Ha drip irrigation at Obayantor.
Lot B19(i)Isua Irrigation Project: Secondary Clearing and Rome Ploughing.
Lot B19 (ii)Isua Irrigation Project: Completion of Rural Electrification.
Lot B20Rehabilitation of the Office Building and Internal Roads: Office Partitioning
Lot B21Ado-Ekiti/Osin Irrigation Project (100ha): Dam Completion
Lot B22Underground Water Development: Procurement of meteorological  and hydrological equipment
Lot B23Hydrometerological Network and Planning: Provision of Research Grade Automatic Weather Stations
Lot B24Rehabilitation of Plant and Equipment
Lot B25Ewulu Irrigation Project: Renovation of the Poultry House and Installation of Battery Cages.
Lot B26Owena Multi-Purpose Dam Irrigation Project (Clearing, Rome Ploughing, and Land Preparation/ Installation of 2NOS CPIS Facilities).
Lot B27(i)Illah-Ebu Irrigation Project: Supply and Installation of Rice Processing Machine in Illah.
Lot B27(ii)Illah-Ebu Irrigation Project: Grading of 3.5KM Illah Farm Access Road
Lot B28Aramako Poultry Farm: Completion of fencing and other works
Lot B29Lampese Farm Project: Construction work, secondary land clearing.
Lot B30Ikoli- Ekiti Farm Project ( Ero Sub basin): Establishment of Integrated Farm
Lot B31Rehabilitation of Headworks and Reticulation for Auchi Regional Water Scheme, Edo State: Completion of Rehabilitation of Headworks, laying of pipes and civil works
Lot B32Akumazi Water Scheme, Ika North East LGA, Delta State:Completion of Old Borehole Scheme and Construction of 1NO New Scheme
Lot B33Rehabilitation of Ilado 1 Water Scheme, Akure North LGA, Ondo State.
Lot B34Water Packaging Factory in Auchi and Ikere Ekiti: Completion of building for the water factory and installation of facilities at Ikere, Ekiti State
Lot B35Maintenance of Existing Water Supply Schemes in Catchment Areas: Construction of Six (6) Unit Public Toilet at Uchi Market, Auchi, Etsakor West EGA, Edo State; Ilemobola Girls School, Idanre, Ondo State and Ivbiolelo Primary School, Olelo-Erah, Owan East LGA, Edo State.
Lot B36Ewohimi Water Supply Scheme, Edo State.: Desilting and placement of Gabion Mattress at Raw Water Source.
Lot B37Provision of 1No. Water for Idumuje-Ugboko, Aniocha North LGA, Delta State.
Lot B38(i)Construction of 1No. Solar Powered Borehole in Ehor, Uhumwonde LGA, Edo State.
Lot B38(ii)Construction of 1No. Solar Powered Borehole in Aviele, Etsakor West LGA, Edo State.
Lot B38(iii)Construction of 1No. Solar Powered Borehole in lmiakebu, Etsakor East LGA, Edo State.
Lot B38(iv)Construction of 1No, Solar Powered Borehole in Ogiekhai, Etsakor West LGA, Edo State.
Lot B39Provision and Installation of 1No. Automatic Gauging Station in one Major River in BORBDA Catchment Area.
Lot B40Provision of 1No. Solar Powered Borehole in Oke-Odo, Owo, Ondo State
Lot B41Construction Of 1No. Solar Powered Borehole Project at St. Paul’s Anglican Primary School, Arigidi-Akoko, Ondo State
Lot B42Construction Of 1No. Solar Powered Borehole Project in Umunede Community in Ika North East LGA, Delta State
Lot B43Aisegba Dam and Irrigation Project: Provision and installation of fish cages and accessories
Lot B44Development of Artesian Well at Eme-Ora And Ekperi and Construction Of 45,000 Litres of Tank: Rehabilitation of existing Borehole and Reticulation
Lot B45Construction Of 2Nos Solar Powered Borehole at Ikpeshi and 1No Solar Powered Borehole at Uhumora, Edo State
Lot B46Construction Of 1No. Solar Powered Borehole in Sedimentary Formation at Iybitakpa Quarters Olelo, Owan-East, Edo State
Lot B47Rehabilitation of Existing Boreholes at Uzebba, Edo State
Lot B48Construction of 1No Solar Powered Borehole Project in Oligie, Igbanke, Uhunwonde LGA, Edo State
Lot B49(i)Provision of 1No Borehole in Iyetse Community, Edo State
Lot B49(ii)Provision of 1No Borehole in Afaidokhai Community, Edo State
Lot B49(iii)Provision of 1No Borehole in Chief Kadiri Close, Auchi, Edo State
Lot B50Expansion of the Existing Internet and Intercom Facilities in the Headquarters
Lot B51Renewable Energy/Power Supply Upgrade for Headquarters Development
Lot B52Channelization of Elemi River at Afao Rd, in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State
Lot B53Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Ijoke (Cannanland Community Road/Ayomikun Street) Akure South LGA, Ondo State.
Lot B54Rehabilitation/Construction of 2Km Internal Access Roads in Uzanu North- Uneme Community, Edo State
Lot B55Rehabilitation of Piggery and Restocking at Egor Piggery, Edo State
Lot B56Rehabilitation and Stocking of Poultry House in Obayantor, Edo State
Lot B57Rehabilitation of Oil Mill and Feed Mill in Obayantor, Edo State.
Lot B58Procurement of Equipment for Farmland Clearing and Preparation – D7 Bulldozer and G12 Grader.
Lot B59Procurement of Spares for the Maintenance of Tractors and Equipment.
Lot B60Rehabilitation and Stocking of Poultry House in Ikere, Ekiti State
Lot B61Iyemero Farmland Development: Farmland Preparation for Rain Fed Farming.
Lot B62Clearing of the 5,000ha Farmland in Anchi, Edo State: Land Clearing and Rome Ploughing
Lot B63Construction of Gravity Irrigation Scheme Downstream of the Ogwashi-Uku Dam on Ubu River
Lot B64Provision of 1No. 5,000 Gallons Motorised Borehole with Reticulation and 15kva Generator at Jagbe, Etsako Federal Constituency, Edo State
Lot B65Construction of 1No. Motorized Borehole with 20,000 Litres Overhead Tank with 3km Pipeline Reticulation at Okuovu in Sapele LGA – Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency, Delta State
Lot B66Construction of 1No. Motorized Borehole with 20,000 Litres Overhead Tank With 3km Pipeline Reticulation at Ggbormo Community in Uvwie LGA – Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency, Delta State
Lot B67Erosion Control and Rehabilitation of 1km Road at Opasorun Odode Idanre in Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency, Ondo State.
Lot B68Provision 1No. Solar Powered Borehole in Okugbe Market Okpella, Etsako Federal Constituency, Edo State
Lot B69Construction of Public Toilet in Igarra Market, Akoko-Edo Lga, Edo North Senatorial District, Edo State.
Lot B70Construction of Blocks of Six Room Classroom and Headmasters, Teachers Staff Room in Uneme-Ukpeko, Edo State
Lot B71Provision of Solar Lights in Ikere, Omuo, Ogotun, Emure, Ekiti State.
Lot B72Construction of Dunkwu Stree and Solar Street Lights, Ibiegwa, Ika North East LGA, Delta State.
Lot B73Construction of Anchi Arafat Mosque Road with Side Drains in Edo North Senatorial District, Edo State.
Lot B74Construction of 10km Pipeline Network of Water Reticulation in Orerokpe, Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency Delta State (Construction of Water Supply Scheme).
Lot B75Construction and Furnishing of Community Reception Center in Igbodo Ika North East LGA, Delta State
Lot B76Supply and Installation of Transformers to Orerokpe, Sapele and Effurun in Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency, Delta State
Lot B77Rehabilitation and Reticulation of Pipe at Oni River Dam in Ekiti State
Lot B78Supply of Dialysis Equipment to the Dialysis Center Auchi, Edo North Senatorial District: Supply of Consumables.
Lot B79(i)Construction of 1No. Borehole with 22.5cm3 Storage 9m High Stanchion with 2km Reticulation in Ayeteju, Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency, Edo State.
Lot B79(ii)Construction of 1No. Borehole with 22.5cm3 Storage 9m High Stanchion with 2km Reticulation in Ikiran-Ile community, Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency, Edo State.
Lot B79(iii)Construct ion of 1No. Borehole with 22.5cm3 Storage 9m High Stanchion with 2km Reticulation in Imoga, Akoko, Edo Federal Constituency, Edo State.
Lot B79(iv)Construction of 1No. Borehole with 22.5cm3 Storage 9m High Stanchion with 2km Reticulation in Ibillo, Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency, Edo State.
Lot B80Construction of 1No Motorized Borehole with Overhead Tank, Generator and Solar Panel in Aiyetoro Health Centre in Akoko-Federal Constituency, Edo State
Lot B81Construction of 2Nos Motorized Borehole with Overhead Tank, Generator and Solar Panel in Ososo Community. Akpko-Federal Constituency, Edo State.
Lot B82Construction of 1No. Motorised Borehole with Overhead Tank, Generator and Solar Panel in Egbigere Community in Akoko-Federal Constituency, Edo State.
Lot B83Construction Of 1No Motorised Borehole with Overhead Tank, Generator and Solar Panel in Sasaro Community in Akoko – Federal Constituency, Edo State
Lot B84Construction Of 1No Motorised Borehole with Overhead Tank, Generator and Solar Panel in Rest House Road Igarra in Akoko – Federal Constituency, Edo State
Lot B85Construction Of 1No Motorised Borehole with Overhead Tank, Generator and Solar Panel in Lerama/Alhaji Musa Road, Igarra in Akoko – Federal Constituency, Edo State
Lot B86Construction Of 1No Motorised Borehole with Overhead Tank, Generator and Solar Panel in Egure Ozaime Street, Off Auchi Road, Igarra in Akoko – Federal Constituency, Edo State
Lot B87Construction Of 1No Motorised Borehole with Overhead Tank, Generator and Solar Panel at Omokide Street, Igarra in Akoko – Federal Constituency, Edo State
Lot B88Construction Of 1No Motorised Borehole with Overhead Tank, Generator and Solar Panel at Ilese Quarters in Ibillo Community, Akoko – Federal Constituency, Edo State
Lot B891 Kilometre Grading and Drainage of Ozedi Lane at Ugbogbo Qtrs in Akoko-Federal Constituency, Edo State: Rehabilitation of 1km road and construction of culvert
Lot B90Completion of 1KM Ibillo/Ogugu Road in Akoko-Edo
Lot B91Construction of 4.8KM Egbetua Road at Ososo In Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency
Lot B92Construction of 2.1KM Imoga Road in Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency
Lot B93Construction of A Block Of 3 Classrooms with Headmaster Office and VIP Toilet at Ekpedo in Akoko- Edo Fed. Constituency
Lot B94Construction of A Block of 3 Class rooms with Headmaster Office and VIP Toilet at Ayanran P/S in Akoko- Edo Fed. Constituency
Lot B95Construction of A Block Of 3 Classrooms with Headmaster Office and VIP Toilet at Ogbe in Akoko- Edo Fed. Constituency
Lot B96Renovation of Ojirami Mixed Secondary School, Ojirami-Peteshi in Akoko-Edo Fed. Constituency.
Lot B97Renovation of 3blocks Of Classroom at Somorika in Akoko-Edo Fed. Constituency
Lot B98Renovation of A Block of Classroom at Ikpeshi Grammar in Akoko-Edo Fed. Constituency
Lot B99Renovation of A Block of Classroom at Atte Grammar in Akoko -Edo Fed. Constituency
Lot B100Fencing and Borehole of Aiyetoro Health Centre in Akoko-Edo Fed. Const.
Lot B101Completion of Royal Townhall in Akpama
Lot B102Completion of Ekpedo Palace in Akoko-Edo Fed Const.
Lot B103Completion of Elekor Palace in Akoko-Edo Fed. Const.
Lot B104Construction and Furnishing of Palace Hall Erhurun
Lot B105Construction Igarra Area Command Office at Igarra in Akoko-Edo Fed. Constituency
Lot B106Construction of Ibillo Divisional Police Station in Akoko-Edo Fed. Const.
Lot B107Renovation of Igarra Divisional Police Station in Akoko-Edo Fed. Const.
Lot B108Electrification/Landscaping/Perimeter Fencing with Interlocking Tiles/Furnishing of Akoko -Edo Traditional Council Hall
Lot B109Supply Of 30 Pieces of Tricycles And 10 Small Boats with 15hp in Warri Federal Constituency, Delta State
Lot B110Construction of A Block of Three Classrooms with VIP Toilet at Illor/Ojei Primary School, Idumuesah, Ika North East LGA, Delta State
Lot B111Construction of A Block of three Classrooms with VIP Toilet at Igiogwa Primary School, Ute Erumu, Ika North East LGA, Delta State
Lot B112Supply and Installation of Stand-Alone Solar Street Lights Along Dein Palace Road Its Environs, Anbor, Ika-South LGA, Delta State
Lot B113Construction of a Block of Three Classrooms with VIP Toilet at Idumu Primary School, Alishime, Ika South LGA, Delta State.
Lot B114Erosion Control Works in Enekhua and Aiyetoro New Layout, Edo State
Lot B115Erosion Control Works in Idani (Idinli) Lake, Auchi, Edo State
Lot B116Completion of Construction of Otuo Earth Dam, Owan East LGA, Edo State

(2.3)  CATEGORY C: EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

LOTS NO.PROJECT NAME
Lot C1Survey Services and Valuation at Ebu Irrigation Farm Project.
Lot C2Graduate Youth Capacity Building in Agric- Business: Training of Youth in Agric. Business
Lot C3Feasibility Studies and Engineering Design: 10km Pipeline Network of Water Reticulation in Orerokpe.
Lot C4Design of Weir at Iju-Itaogbolu Irrigation Project
Lot C5Survey Services and Enumeration of 3545.495 Hectares of Land at Igbara-Oke, Ondo State.
Lot C6External Audit Services
Lot C7Training and Empowerment of Farmers with Farming Tools in Edo, Etsako Central LGA in Edo North Senatorial District, Edo State.
Lot C8Agro-Business Training and Provision of Grants to Constituents on Fishing, Poultry, Snailry And Mushroom Farming in Akoko-Edo Federal Constituency, Edo State
Lot C9Training of Youths and Women in Fish Farming Development Enterprise in Warri Federal Constituency, Delta State.
Lot C10Entrepreneurship Training and Empowerment Materials for Youths in Warri Federal Constituency, Delta State.
Lot C11Training of Youths in Agribusiness Management in Owan Federal Constituency, Edo State
Lot C12Supervision of Construction of Otuo Earth Dam and Appurtenances

(2.4) CATEGORY D: NON-CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Lot D1Leasing of Benin-Owena Guest House, Akure, Ondo State

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
(a) Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation issued by Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Form CAC1.1 or CAC2 and CAC7, Business Name is also acceptable for Services;

(b) Evidence of Company’s Income Tax Clearance Certificate (or Personal Income Tax Clearance Certificates of all Partners in case of Business Name) for the last three (3) years (2018, 2019 & 2020) valid till 31 December, 2021;

(c) Evidence of Pension Clearance Certificate valid till 31 December, 2021;

(d) Evidence of Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31 December, 2021;

(e) Evidence of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Clearance Certificate valid till 31 December, 2021;

(f)  Evidence of Registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by submission of Interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring on 31 December, 2021 or valid Certificate issued by BPP:

(g) Company’s Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years (2018, 2019, 2020);

(h) Sworn Affidavit disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of the Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority or the Bureau of Public Procurement is a former or present Director, shareholder or has any pecuniary interest in the bidder and to confirm that all information presented in its bid are true and correct in all particulars;

(j) Reference Letter from a reputable commercial bank in Nigeria indicating willingness to provide credit facility for the execution of the project when needed;

(k) Company’s Profile with the Curriculum Vitae of Key Staff to be deployed for the project, including copies of their Academic/Professional qualifications such as COREN, COMEG, QSRBN, ARCON, CORBON, ANAN, ICAN etc.);

(l) Verifiable documentary evidence of at least three (3) similar jobs executed in the last five (5) years including Letters of Awards, Valuation Certificates, Job Completion Certificates and Photographs of the Projects;

(m) Works: List of Plants/Equipment with proof of Ownership/Lease;

(n) For Equipment: Letter of Authorisation from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs);

(o) For Training: Evidence of Accreditation by Centre for Management Development (CMD);

(p) For Services: Evidence of the Firm’s current Practice License issued by the relevant regulatory professional body(ies),e.g. COREN, COMEG, etc;

(q) Lot C6: Evidence of current registration with the Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation;

(r) Lot C6: Evidence of current registration with the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria;

(s) For Joint Venture/Partnership, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) should be provided (CAC, Tax Clearance Certificate, Pension Compliance Certificate, ITF Compliance Certificate. NSITF Compliance Certificate, IRR & Sworn Affidavit are compulsory for each JV partner);

(t) Inclusion of a bid security of 2% Of the bid price for Works of Three Hundred Million Naira (N300m) and above; and for Goods and Services of One Hundred Million Naira (N100m) and above;

(u) All documents for submission must be transmitted with a Covering/Forwarding letter under the Company’s/Firm’s Letterhead duly signed by the authorised officer of the firm. The company’s letterhead must bear amongst others, the Registration Number (RC) as issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Contact Address, Telephone Number (preferably GSM No.), and e-mail address. The Letterhead must bear the Names and Nationalities of the Directors of the Company at the bottom of the page, duly signed by the authorised officer of the firm.

(4.0)  COLLECTION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS:
Interested companies are to collect the Standard Bidding Document (SBD) from the office of Head of Procurement Unit, Room 067, Ground Floor, Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority, Km 24, Benin/Sapele Road, Obayantor on presentation of evidence of payment of a NON-REFUNDABLE tender fee of N10,000.00 per Lot, paid into the Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority’s Remita account in any reputable commercial bank in Nigeria. Bidders are to generate Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) and pay into the BORBDA Remita e-collection IGR Account Number 025203800100 in any commercial bank.

The GIFMIS code for the Tender fees is 1000020623.

NOTE: Firms/Contractors for Invitation for Prequalification (LOTs A1 & A2) and Expression of Interest (LOTs C1 – C12) are not required to pay any tender fee at this stage.

(5.0)  SUBMISSION OF BID/EOIs
(5.1) Prospective bidders for Invitation for Pre-qualification are to submit Pre-Qualification Documents for each of the Lot desired; two (2) hard copies each of the technical bids packaged in sealed envelopes and clearly marked as “Technical Bid”; with the name of the project and the Lot number. Furthermore, the reverse side of each sealed envelope should bear the name and address of the bidder and dropped in the designated Tender Box not later than 12:00 noon Monday, 31 May, 2021.

(5.2) Prospective bidders for Invitation to Tender (for Works & Goods and for Non- Consultancy Services) two (2) hard copies each for technical and financial bids with softcopy of the financial bid only in MS-Excel format; packaged separately in sealed envelopes and marked as “Technical Bid” or “Financial Bid”. Thereafter, put the two sealed envelopes together in a bigger envelope and clearly marked with the name of the project and the Lot number at the top right corner. Furthermore, the reverse side of each sealed envelope should have the name and address of the bidder and dropped in the designated Tender Box not later than 12:00 noon Monday, 21 June, 2021.

(5.3) For Expression of Interest (EoI) interested firms should submit two (2) bound Expression of Interest (EoI) documents duly signed, paginated, separated by dividers and arranged in the order outlined in 3.0 above, The reverse side of each sealed envelope should bear the name and address of the bidder and dropped in the designated Tender Box not later than 12:00 noon Monday, 24 May, 2021.

(5.4) Each sealed envelope of bidders for Expression of Interest/Invitation to Tender for Works and Goods/Non-Consultancy Services/Pre-Qualification should be addressed to:

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR,
BENIN-OWENA RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY,
NO 24, BENIN/SAPELE ROAD, OBAYANTOR,
P.M.B. 1381, BENIN CITY.

This should be delivered and receipted for at the Procurement Unit and dropped in the designated Tender Box in the New Conference Room, Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority, Km 24, Benin/Sapele Road, Obayantor.

(6.0)  OPENING OF EOIs/BIDS
(6.1) The Technical bids for the Invitation for Pre-Qualification will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 12:00 noon, Monday, 31 May, 2021, in the New Conference Room, Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority, Km 24, Benin/Sapele Road, Obayantor.

(6.2) Only the technical bids for the Invitation to Tender (For Works & Goods) and Non-Consultancy Services will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 12:00 noon, Monday, 21 June, 2021, in the New Conference Room, Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority, Km 24, Benin/Sapele Road, Obayantor, while the Financial bids will be kept un-opened.

(6.3) The Expression of Interest (Eol) will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 12:00 noon, Monday, 24 May, 2021, in the New Conference Room, Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority, Km 24, Benin/Sapele Road, Obayantor.

(6.4) Bidders should please ensure that they sign the Bid Submission Register in the office of the Head, Procurement Unit, Ground Floor, Room 067, SORBDA Headquarter Complex, Km 24, Benin/Sapele Road, Obayantor, as the Benin- Owena River Basin Development Authority will not be held liable for misplaced or wrongly submitted bids. For further enquiries, please contact the “Head Procurement Unit” on e-mail aochukwuyem@beninowena.gov.ng, info@beninowena.gov.ng or call any of these mobile telephone numbers: 07039591337, 08059625635.

(7.0) GENERAL INFORMATION
(a) Bids must be in English Language and signed by an official authorised by the bidder;

(b) The authorised official shall be introduced to the Authority by a Letter of Authority duly Signed by the Director and Secretary of the Company;

(c) Bids submitted after the deadline for submission would be returned un­opened;

(d) Bidders should not bid for more than two (2) Lots;

(e) All costs will be borne by the bidders;

(f) Only pre-qualified bidders for Invitation for Pre-Qualification will be invited on a later date for collection of tender documents;

(g) Only pre-qualified bidders for Invitation to Tender (Works/Goods & Non- Consultancy Services) will be invited on a later date for financial bids opening, while the financial bids of un-successful bidders will be returned un-opened.

(h) Consultancy Services: Only shortlisted firms will be invited on a later date for collection of Request for Proposals;

(i) Presence of bidders/representatives and members of the public shall not be required during the bid opening ceremony in compliance with COVID-19 Guidelines. The Bids Opening will be covered by video recording (link will be sent to bidders) with the presence of two (2) representatives of private sector professional bodies and Civil Society Organisation in the areas of Anti- Corruption/Transparency;

(j) Bid documents can also be collected In soft copies and Bidders can submit through Post (Courier Services);

(k) The Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority is not bound to pre- qualify/shortlist any bidder and reserves the light to annul the Procurement process at any time without incurring any liabilities in accordance with Section 28 of the Public Procurement Act, 2007.

SIGNED
MANAGING DIRECTOR,
BENIN-OWENA RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

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