DEADLINE:28TH APRIL, 2022
CROSS RIVER STATE GOVERNMENT
IN COLLABORATION WITH THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRIES, CROSS RIVER STATE PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP COUNCIL AND THE BUREAU OF PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CROSS RIVER STATE PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP CONCESSION OF OUR VARIOUS INDUSTRIES
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR CONCESSION OF VARIOUS INDUSTRIES
The Cross River State Government (CRSG) under the administration of His Excellency Sen. Prof Ben Ayade had over the past 6 years engaged in the establishment of some agro value chain industries under its agro-industrialization policy aimed to strengthen the infrastructure capacity, to re-position the state, focused at manufacturing of agro based products, to diversity the income and economy of the state by improving its IGR.
According to the National Development plan (NDP) 2021-2025, The Philosophy of Government on National development is the highest priority of the Government. Government will unlock all constraints to ensure that economic growth is enhanced, inclusive and sustainable over the plan period and beyond to generate employment and reduce poverty. The role of Government will go beyond the normal provision of the enabling environment to include the qualitative participation in vital sectors of the economy that will open opportunities for the private sector to be a major engine of growth.
Consequently, the philosophy of the government is to work with all stakeholders within and outside the country for the structural transformation of the economy to guarantee continuous improvement in the welfare and standard of living of all citizens.
The size of the NDP 2021-2025 by the Federal Government provides for the implementation of major infrastructure and other development projects across geo-political zones and the opening of opportunities for the rural areas to ensure balanced development and increased competitiveness.
Specifically, the attainment of the objectives of the plan will require an investment commitment of about N348.1 trillion. It is estimated that the Government capital expenditure during the period will be N49.7 trillion (14.3 percent) while the balance of N298.3 trillion (85 7 percent) is expected from the private sector; of the 14.3 percent government contribution, FGN Capital expenditure will be N29.6 trillion (8.5 percent) while the Sub-National Governments’ capital expenditure is estimated to be about N20.1 trillion (5.8 percent). The successful implementation of the plan will therefore be heavily dependent on a strong partnership between the private and public sector.
In keeping with the FGN plan, therefore, the Cross River State Government through the Ministry of Industries in collaboration with the Public Private partnership council and the Bureau of Public Private Partnership is engaging on this open competitive call for expression of interest for the concession of some of its listed industries by the public. The vision is to make Cross River State, a state that has unlocked its potential in all sectors of the economy for a sustainable, holistic, and inclusive national development.
(1) Cross River Pharmaceutical Company (Calapharm)
The Calabar Pharmaceuticals Co Ltd is situated at the Ayade Industrial Park on a 9650sqm aim 4198sqm built up. Upon completion can produce the following; Dry’ powder and liquid syrup, tablets, ointment and creams, capsules, eye-drops, nasal drops and eardrops, blenders and mixers, ALU-PVC Blistering machine, ALU-ALU blistering machine. Civil works is above 95%. All Equipment are already on site with installation at about 80%. Factory is well built with production area fully sealed from entrance for pest and rodents with plans for proper finishing that will ensure ease of cleaning as expected in a pharmaceutical factory. The required NAFDAC and PSN registration process is ongoing. Production is divided into 17 sections with about 85 different machines.
The completion and operation of the Calapharm will reduce drug importation, guarantee availability of affordable drugs and vaccines as well conserve foreign exchange.
(2) The Obubra Cassava Starch Factory (OCSF)
This is a 15ton per day capacity factory. Civil works at 80% completion while the entire Equipment are in the warehouse awaiting installation. The factory is in the cassava belt of the state with enough cassava availability to feed the Factory. There is room for redesign and expansion of production lines.
(3) 23 MW Parliamentary Power plant (TPP)
The combined capacity of the plant is 23MW. The Equipment are diesel fired but, can be retrofitted into gas. The Station is 100% complete. The Transmission (evacuation) infrastructure is a work in progress and require the private sector intervention.
(4) The 26MW Tinapa Adiabo Power plant (APP)
This is a gas fired power plant, installation is at advanced stage of completion. The right of way for the construction of the gas pipeline has been granted and the construction equally at an advanced stage. The Gas Purchase Agreement has been negotiated awaiting signature.
The construction of the power evacuation line, licensing and off takers are work in progress and require the private sector intervention.
(5) 1MW Yakurr Power plant (YPP)
This power plant is located in Ugep, Yakurr LGA of Cross River State. Interested O&M, and Concessionaires will be welcomed for the transmission and distribution of the power to boost the economic activity of this sub urban.
(6) Calabar International Convention Centre (CICC)
The Calabar International Convention Centre (CTCC) is a state of the art multifunctional event centre. It consists of four adjourning blocks with sitting capacity of 5000 person.
This landmark, purpose built facility is located at the Summit hills in Calabar. It is a brown field proposition, can be converted to a yellow field opportunity to allow for expansion and redesign.
(7) Concessioning of Obudu Ranch Resort (ORR)
The Obudi Ranch Resort is one of Africa’s jewels in the tourism crown. It has over the years been a much sought after holiday location. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic led to increased footfalls into the Ranch, with Nigerians looking inward for their holiday desires.
To further ramp up demands for the Ranch as the most preferred holiday and fun location, the Cross, River State Government invested and is building a cargo and passenger airport to address, the challenge of accessibility that the Ranch Resort has suffered from over the years.
The CRSG is therefore, looking to concession the Obudu Ranch Resort for an initial period of 15 years with an option for extension by another 10 years, Interested concessionaires will be responsible for the complete overhaul of the Ranch, including expansion and building of new villas, day to day operation, management and maintenance of all facilities at the Ranch as well as establishment of fun parks. Additionally, it will be the responsibility of the investor to manage Cross River State assets at the Ranch, including land.
CRSG will only be responsible for the provisions of power supply at the Ranch. The investor must be in the hotel and hospitality business or related industry and must operate under a renowned brand, having a foreign partner will be an added advantage. The investor is required to demonstrate capacity.
(8) Obudu Cargo and Passenger International Airport (OCPIA)
In other to encourage, stimulate, reinvigorate and breathe life into the Obudu Ranch Resorts as well as address the challenge of access to the resort, the CRSG invested in and is building a World- Class cargo and passenger International airport in Obudu.
Besides having the reinvigorating effect on the Ranch, the airport is a catalyst for agricultural revolution, cultivation of ornamental plants and cash crops, which are processed and exported through the airport. Solid minerals deposits ranging from tantalite to coal tan found in the South. South through Northern Nigeria can be transported via the airport thus boosting employment opportunities and earning the state and country foreign exchange. The CRSG is therefore, looking for investors with technical expertise and financial where withal to take over the airport, complete it, manage and operate it inline with the Public Private Partnership Law of the state.
(9) College of Law and Medicine, Obudu (CLMO)
The Cross River State House of Assembly recently changed the status of the state owned university from Cross River State University of Technology (CRUTECH) to University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). This change allows the institution to also offer, courses that are technological in nature. Following this development, the CRSG built the college of law and Medicine, as a campus of the University of Cross River State.
Accordingly, because of the high professionalism expected, the CRSG is to concession the college of Law and Medicine, which enjoys semi autonomy from the parent university in terms of management and administration.
A core investor with a track record of managing a University, college or training institution, will be responsible for the completion, expansion and construction of every ancillary structure in the college as well as obtain accreditation from relevant authorities for the commencement of academic activities, this year.
(1) The Concession has been approved by the State Executive Council as eligible for a PPP.
(2) The Concession is in line with the FGN National Development Plan (NDP) 2021-2025 with focus on private sector participation to the tune of 298.3trillion and the Sub-National (CRSG’s) strategic integrated infrastructure, development plan.
(3) 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 with requisite technical competence, managerial capability and proven financial resources.
(4) In the light of the foregoing, the Cross River State Government hereby invites prospective bidders to submit Expression of interest.
(5) The Preferred private partner’s responsibilities include:-Concession, Redesign, Build Finance, Operation & Management (O&M).
(6) To qualify for consideration, submission should be accompanied with the following:
- Technical and financial bids (in separate envelopes put in one)
- Evidence of Registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria.
- Evidence of up to date Registration /2022 renewal with the Cross River State Due Process and Price Intelligence (DPPIB) in the relevant category.
- Company audited account for three (3) years (2019, 2020, 2021).
- Tax clearance certificate for three (3) years (2019, 2020, 2021).
- Directors Tax clearance for three (3) years (2019, 2020, 2021)
- Evidence of similar job done recently.
- Evidence of VAT registration/remittances.
- Evidence of financial capacity from a recognized bank.
- Evidence of knowledge of the industry possession of Equipment/key technical staff with relevant professional qualifications.
(7) Submission of documents
Qualification documents must be submitted electronically in the following email address (crspppcouncil@gmail.com)
(8) Hard copy documents in sealed envelopes must be delivered not later than 3:00pm (Thursday 28 April, 2022)
(9) Following the receipt of the Qualification documents, the PPP partner will be procured via competitive bidding.
(10) Qualification documents must be in English language only. The Cross River State Government shall not be responsible for the cost of any submission.
SIGNED
MANAGEMENT
