DEADLINE: 4TH JUNE, 2021
CROSS RIVER STATE GOVERNMENT
IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CROSS RIVER STATE PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP COUNCIL AND THE BUREAU OF PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CROSS RIVER STATE PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP LAW NO 6 OF 2010
PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OF THE CALAS VEGAS RESORT, THE AMUNGA RESORT AND THE BUSAFONG GOLF AND SAFARI RESORT IN CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION
The Cross River State Government (CRSG) in an effort to diversify her income and economy and above all, to reduce her dependence on Federal Allocation has decided to embark on major economic transformation and high social impact projects. However, the state is constrained by its resources and low revenue inflows from Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and Federal allocation.
Accordingly, deriving authority to the State’s Public Private Partnership Law No 6 of 2010, Part 1, section 3 which deals with the process and modalities for PPP in Cross River State; the following 3no.major projects are therefore, placed under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement.
(1) Calas Vegas Resort: This greenfield project (“Calas Vegas Resort Project”) is located on a 3000 hectares Twin Island overlooking the Calabar Marina. The purpose is to encourage domestic tourism, by building the most beautiful and scenic city and resort for pleasure, business and entertainment, and to domesticate the industry spend.
(2) Amunga Resort: This is a 47 hectares greenfield project (“Amunga Resort Project”), located at the old Obudu province with a Switzerland mountainous setting and a lugano effect, the purpose is to provide ideal place for vacation for family and adults alike, cater for the most exclusive privacy and entertainment while also hosting other functions, conferences and weddings.
(3) Busafong Golf and Safari Resort: A 26 hectares greenfield project (“Busafong Golf and Safari Resort Project”), located in Obanliku is a perfect getaway for discerning gentlemen who would love to keep fit, stay private and enjoy the African Safari. The tranquility of the Sankwala mountains and the midnight hunting across the reserves of the Busafong pristine forest, burn fire parties and the carnival of African drums and glitterati of the shining black beauty of African elegance. Indeed, Covid19 has come with a clear message, African Tourists must explore African top potentials and African money must stay in Africa.
(4) The 3no.Projects listed above have been approved by the State Executive Council as eligible for a PPP.
(5) The Projects are in line with CRSG’s strategic integrated infrastructure plan to promote infrastructure development .attract investment, create employment and stimulate its economy.
(6) The Cross River State Public Private Partnership Council and the Bureau of Public Private Partnership will assist In the procurement of interested private sector investor/s with requisite technical competence, managerial capability and financial resources.
(7) In order to realize the project, the Public Private Partnership Council will serve as the Project Steering Committee.
(8) In the light of the foregoing, the Cross River State Government hereby invites prospective investors to submit qualification documents.
(9) The preferred private partner’s responsibilities include; Planning, Design, Construction, Finance, Marketing, Operation and maintenance of the infrastructures.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
(10) The qualification documents for interested investors should be structured into the following sections;
(a) Profile of the Firm or Consortium including contact person, postal address, telephone numbers, and e-mail address. If a consortium or joint venture, provide names and contact details of consortium members, evidence of association or joint venture agreement, and indicate the lead firm in the consortium or joint venture;
(b) Ownership structure of bidding entity, Name/s of major shareholders and percentage shareholding of participants in the bidding entity;
( c) Evidence of incorporation with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) or its equivalent for foreign firms. Foreign firms are encouraged to submit qualification documents, and may submit alone, as a consortium, joint venture or locally registered entities. Note that the preferred entities investor will be required to register as a local entity at the stage of issuance of letter of award for the Project.
(d) Audited financial statements for the most recent three (3) years
(e) Technical and operational capabilities including:
(i) Track record of successful development, financing, operating and management of a luxury hotel, world class high end project within the past 10 years
(ii) Local and regional (Africa) experience
(iii) Three (3) reference on past experience
SUBMISSION OF QUALIFICATION DOCUMENTS
(11) One (1) original and three (3) copies of the Qualification documents shall be delivered in a sealed envelope clearly marked “RFQ: Calas Vegas Resort Project”,”Amunga Resort Project” or “Busafong Golf and Safari Resort Project” addressed and delivered to The Public Private Partnership Council” c/o Bureau of Public Private Partnership, 2nd floor, Right Wing, Davandy House, No. 43 Murtala Mohammed Expressway, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.’
(12) A copy of the qualification documents must be submitted electronically to e-mail: crspppcouncil@gmail.com.
(13) Only qualification documents that are submitted in hard copy as well as soft copy will be evaluated. The CRSPPP Council or its adviser will not be held liable for wrongly submitted documents.
(14) Submitted documents (both hard and soft copies) must be delivered not later than 15:00hrs, on Friday, June 4, 2021
(15) Interested applicants may obtain further information via e-mail: crspppcouncil@gmail.com.
(16) Following the receipt of the Qualification documents, the PPP partner will be procured via competitive bidding following a Request for Proposal bid process.
(17) Qualification documents must be In English language only. The Cross River State Government shall not be responsible for the cost of any submission.
SIGNED
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