DEADLINE: 25TH JULY, 2022
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WORKS AND HOUSING (FMW&H) HEADQUARTERS,
MABUSHI, ABUJA
IN COMPLIANCE WITH INFRASTRUCTURE CONCESSION REGULATORY COMMISSION (ICRC) ACT 2005 &
NATIONAL POLICY ON PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP)
NOTICE FOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION (RFQ) AND PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR CONCESSION OF CENTRAL WORKSHOP, IJORA, LAGOS STATE
(1.0) INTRODUCTION
The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Works and Housing (the “Contracting Authority”) is poised to revitalize the Central Workshop Ijora (CWI), Lagos for optimal functionality and ensure its technical, economic, and financial viability potential through a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. The Ministry has consequently resolved to concession the Workshop, in line with the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission’s (ICRC) Act and National Policy on Public- Private Partnership (N4P). The CWI, was an appendage of the defunct Public Works Department (PWD).
The Project is premised on the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) with huge prospect to increasing artisanal and craftsmen skills in the country with attendant job creation implications. It is thus, consistent with Mr. President’s promise to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty within a decade.
(2.0) PROJECT OBJECTIVE
The FGN is committed to rehabilitate the CWI, restore its technical excellence while helping to build occupational capacity for the teeming youth. Thus, the FGN looks forward to the production of engineering equipment and delivering of on-the-job technical and practical skills training sessions to industrial trainees, artisans, and craftsmen, amongst others.
(3.0) PROJECT SCOPE
The PPP Model is “Rehabilitate-Operate-Maintain-Transfer (ROMT)”. The Concessionaire’s core activities and responsibilities during the concession period include:
(i) Restore and rehabilitate the CWI;
(ii) Bring back to the original standards and modernize the entire workshop setup;
(iii) Grow logistics hub-modernized truck park;
(4.0) PROJECT SITE
The Project site is located at Ijora Crossway, Lagos. It is 109 meters from Lagos State Waste Management (LAWMA), 450 meters from Lagos Water Corporation HQ (LWC), 500 meters from Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN), and 700 meters from Nigerian Postal Services (NIPOST).
(5.0) REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION (RFQ) AND PROPOSAL (RFP)
Reputable private sector firms are invited to submit a Combined Request for Qualification and Proposal Document to undertake the rehabilitation and Operation of the CWI, through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement. Interested private sector parties are required to meet the qualification requirements specified in the RFQ package to enable further consideration of the Proposal (RFP). Interested Applicants shall pay a Non-refundable fee of NGN250,000.00 in the account stated below and obtain Bidding document from the PPP Unit of the Federal Ministry of Works & Housing, Mabushi, Abuja.
Account Name: Special Concession Account
Bank: Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
Account No.: 0020054161318 (Ten Digit Account- 3000092342).
Sort Code: 001080032
(6.0) QUALIFICATION OF INTERESTED PARTIES WILL BE BASED ON THE FOLLOWINGS:
(a) Detailed company/consortium profile: A brief description of the company or consortium stating ownership structure, business history, management/organizational structure, operational capabilities and any other relevant information.
(b) Evidence of incorporation/registration
(c) Letter of Intent, in case of a consortium, identifying the lead member of the consortium authorized to submit the Combined RFQ & RFP and binding on all the members of the consortium
(d) Evidence of financial capacity, illustrated by evidence of good financial standing/net-worth and/or Financial Letters of Support from credible financial institutions in support of the company or consortium’s ability to undertake the project.
(e) Evidence of experience of undertaking similar projects.
(f) Experience and Expertise of Key Personnel as illustrated by Curriculum Vitae (CV) of key management staff with relevant experience working in similar project and at least 5 years in a relevant industry.
(g) Experience/familiarity with Local Content
(i) Delivery/financial large-scale infrastructure in Africa
(ii) Knowledge of and familiarity with Nigerian market and business environment.
(iii) Knowledge of and familiarity with the relevant government agencies in Nigeria.
(7.0) METHOD OF SUBMISSION
Completed document (RFQ & RFP) should be addressed and submitted in soft and hard copies to the Head PPP Unit, Federal Ministry of Works & Housing, Room A127, First Floor, Housing Block, Mabushi, Abuja, not later than 12:00 noon (GMT+1) on 25 July, 2022. The opening of the RFQ takes place immediately after the deadline for submission at 12:00 noon (GMT+1) on 25 July, 2022.
(8.0) IMPORTANT NOTICE
(a) Interested international parties are encouraged to partner with local firms in compliance with the requirements of Federal Government of Nigerian local content development policy.
(b) Bidders should note that this is an Unsolicited Proposal with attendant Swiss Challenge.
(c) This notice shall not be construed to be a commitment on the part of the FMW&H to award any form of contracts to any respondent(s) nor shall it entitle any organization submitting document to claim any indemnity from the FMWH.
SIGNED:
PERMANENT SECRETARY
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WORKS & HOUSING
