DEADLINE: 13TH SEPTEMBER, 2021
MINISTRY OF MINES AND STEEL DEVELOPMENT
SOLID MINERALS DEVELOPMENT FUND
16 YEDSERAM STREET, MAITAMA, ABUJA
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF A CONSTRUCTION FIRM TO EXECUTE CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE IN MINES LAND FOR A BRINE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
(1) INTRODUCTION
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the development of salt deposits in Ebonyi State and the Nigeria brine belt situated in the Benue Trough.
(2) BACKGROUND
The proposed infrastructure will increase the viability for a salt operation in Ebonyi State, specifically in the vicinity of the Okposi and Uburu Lakes. These lakes are located within the lower Benue Trough region, hosting three major brine fields: Abakaliki, Keana-Awe, and Mutum Daya. The chemical profile of brine collected in the lower region, on average, is approximately equivalent to that of seawater.
(3) OVERVIEW OF THE SOLID MINERALS DEVELOPMENT FUND
The Solid Minerals Development Fund (“SMDF” or the “Fund”) is a Government-owned Fund established to drive investments in Nigeria’s mining sector. The Fund was established in 2007 by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the 2007 Minerals and Mining Act. SMDF is a unique government funding vehicle focused on driving critical interventions that maximize the recovery and impact of capital deployed. One of the main objectives of the Solid Minerals Development Fund is to provide infrastructure in mines land.
(4) SCOPE OF WORK
The proposed critical infrastructure involves the construction of a retaining wall along the shores of the brine lake to support the commercial viability of an integrated salt exploration and production project.
(5) REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The Firm must be a single legal entity with all other necessary expertise secured via subcontract or joint venture arrangement. The SMDF will enter into a single contract to deliver the works specified in the designs, specifications, and Bill of Quantities (BOQ). The skills and experience required of the Firm should include, among other things, knowledge concerning:
- Design and construction of water retaining structures
- Structural considerations and different types of retaining wall structures
(6) SELECTION METHOD
The Assignment/Service shall be procured In accordance with the Bureau of Public Procurement Standard Bidding Document for the Procurement of Works
(7) ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
All respondents to this Expression of Interest are required to provide the following documents/information in line with Section 16(6) of the Public Procurement Act. 2007, as a basis for prequalification:
(a) Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation issued by Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Forms CAC2 and CAC7, or Business Name where applicable;
(b) Evidence of Firm’s Tax Clearance Certificate (or Personal Income Tax Clearance Certificates of all the Partner in case of Business Name) for the last three (3) years valid till 31st December 2021;
(c) Evidence of Pension Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December 2021 (applicable where number of staff is at least 15);
(d) Evidence of Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December 2021 (applicable where number of staff is at least 5 or at least N50m turnover);
(e) Evidence of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Clearance Certificate valid till 31st 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 31/12/2021 or valid Certificate Issued by BPP;
(g) Sworn Affidavit disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of the Solid Minerals Development Fund or the Bureau of Public Procurement is a former or present Director, shareholder or has any financial interest in the bidder and to confirm that all Information presented in its bid are true and correct in all particulars;
(h) Company’s Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years-2018, 2019, 2020;
(i) Reference Letter from a reputable commercial bank in Nigeria; indicating a willingness to provide credit facility for the execution of the project when needed;
(j) Evidence of the Company’s current practice license Issued by the relevant regulatory professional regulatory body(ies);
(k) Company’s Profile with the Curriculum Vitae of Key Staff to be deployed for the project, including copies of their Academic/Professional qualifications;
(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) For Joint Venture/Partnership, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) should be provided (CAC, Tax Clearance Certificate, Pension Clearance Certificate, ITF Compliance Certificate, NSITF Clearance Certificate, IRR & Sworn Affidavit are compulsory for each JV partner) Certificate of Incorporation and Tax applicable to foreign firms; and
(n) All documents for submission must be transmitted with a Covering/ Forwarding letter under the Company/Firm’s letter Head Paper bearing, 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 Paper 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; and
(o) Verifiable list of major construction equipment and facilities, including locations and remarks on owned, leased or hired The equipment includes but Is not limited to excavators, concrete batching plant mobile concrete mixers, concrete pumping machines 20-30 ton tippers, water tankers bulldozers diesel tankers dumpers compactors and payloaders.
(8) SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
EOI Documents, which must be prepared in English Language and should be submitted in Seven (7) copies (one of which must be marked original copy) in a sealed envelope clearly marked “REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF A CONSTRUCTION FIRM TO EXECUTE CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE IN MINES LAND FOR A BRINE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT.”
EOI Documents should be addressed and delivered not later than 12:00noon (Nigerian Time) on 13 September 2021 to the following address
The Chief Procurement Officer,
Solid Minerals Development Fund,
16 Yedseram Street.
Maitama-Abuja,
(9) OPENING OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
The EOI shall be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 12:00 noon (Nigerian Time) on 13 September 2021.
(10) Please note the following additional Information:
Bids must be in English Language and signed by an official authorised by the bidder;
Bids submitted after the deadline for submission would be returned un-opened;
All costs will be borne by the bidders;
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;
Bidders can submit through post (Courier Services);
Only shortlisted firms will be contacted at a later date for collection of Request for proposal;
The SMDF is not bound to shortlist any bidder and reserves the right to annul the procurement process at any time without incurring any liabilities in accordance with section 28 of the Public Procurement Act 2007.
SIGNED:
MANAGEMENT
