DEADLINE: 9TH SEPTEMBER, 2022
CROSS RIVER STATE GOVERNMENT
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR CONCESSION OF OUR VARIOUS INDUSTRIES/ASSETS
The Cross River State Government (CRSG) under the administration of His Excellency. Sen Prof Den Ayade had over the post 6 years engaged in the establishment of some agro value chain industries under its agro-industrialization policy aimed at strengthening the infrastructure capacity, re-positioning the m State, focused at manufacturing of agro hated products to diversify the income and economy of the state towards improving its Internally Generated Revenue.
According to the National Development Plan (NDP) 2021 -2025, the philosophy of Government on national development is the highest priority of Government. Government will unlock all construction to ensure that the economic growth is enhanced, inclusive and sustainable over the planned period and beyond the normal provision of the enabling environment to include the qualitative participation in the 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 Cross River Sure Government has since domesticated the NDP the vision of which is to unlock its potentials in all sectors of the economy for Sustainable, holistic and inclusive national development.
The size of the NDP 2021-2021 by the Federal Government provide for the implementation of major infrastructure and other development projects across the 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 N438.11 trillion. It is estimated that the Government capital expenditure during the period N49.7 trillion (14.3percent) while the balance of N298 trillion (85.7%) is expected from the private sector, of the 14.3 percent government contribution. FGN capital expenditure will be 29.6 trillion (8.5percent) while the sub national Government’s capital expenditure is estimated to be about N20 trillion (5.8%).
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 an open competitive call for Expression of Interest (EOI) for the Concession of some of its listed industries/assets by the public.
(1) THE PILES AND PYLON FACTORY-(PPF)
This factory is located at Awi in Akamkpa Local Government Area and constructed to provide Equipment and materials (piles and pylon) needed for the construction of the Bakassi Deep Seaport, vibrated poles for rural electrification, and other products for construction of jetties in the country.
(2) THE TOOTHPICK FACTORY EKORI-(TPF)
The factory is located at Ekori in Yakurr Local Government Area and commissioned in 2018 with an initial upgrade in 2019 with the purpose to utilize the abundant bamboo locally to produce high quality toothpick, it has the installed capacity to produce 5,000 cartons of toothpick daily and its 100% completed and operational.
(3) THE GARMENT FACTORY
The Cross River State Government garment factory is located at the Ayade Industrial Park in Calabar to produce apparels such as uniforms, convocation gowns. The factory’s customer base comprises of schools and the Nigerian Defense Agencies (Police& Military) among others. The factory occupies a 5000sqm floor space on an 8000sqm of land area. It is stocked with state of the art Equipment with current workforce of over 2000 mainly widows to satisfy both economic and social needs.
(4) OBUDU MOUNTAIN RESORT
Formerly known as Obudu Cattle ranch is one of the most beautiful and pleasant tourist attraction in Nigeria. It is a ranch and resort on the Obudu plateau in Cross River State standing at about 1600m above sea level with lowest temperature range of 4 degrees Celsius to 10 degrees Celsius between June and September.
The core investor is to upscale facilities/amenities to international standard, refurbish the resort and to partner with an international hotel management brand, market and stimulate the development of private villas up the ranch.
(5) THE 23MW PARLIAMENTARY VILLAGE POWER PLANT CALABAR (PVPP)
The combined capacity of the plant is 23MW. The Equipment is 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.
(6) THE 26MW TINAPA (ADIABO) POWER PLANT (TAPP)
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.
(7) AMUNGA AND BUSAFONG RESORTS (A& BR)
This is a 47 hectares greenfield project (Amunga resort), and 26 hectares (Busafong resort) respectively both located at the old Obudu province, Obanliku 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, Covid 19 has come with a clear message for African tourists to explore African top potentials and African money must stay in Africa. The general purpose for both Amunga and Busafong resorts 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, It is within the vicinity of the World class Obudu Mountain resort and the development is to compliment accommodation/facilities at the Ranch resort.
(8) THE CALAS VEGAS RESORT CALABAR (CVR)
This is a greenfield project (“Calas Vegas Resort”) 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.
(9) CALLYAIR
The Cross River State Government had in 2021 acquired 2no B737-300 for its commercial operations to ameliorate the suffering of air transporters within Nigeria and to promote its tourism potentials, especially position to ease air transportation during its annual carnival in December. To create efficiency in the operations, the CRSG seeks to concession these 2No aircrafts to a private partner. The 2No Boeing B737-300 are the youngest Boeing aircrafts in the Nigerian airspace as at today.
(1) The Concession of the aforementioned assets have been approved by the State Executive Council as eligible for a PPP.
(2) The Concession is in line With CRSG’s strategic integrated infrastructure plan to promote infrastructure development, attract investment, create employment, increase Internally Generated Revenue and stimulate its economy.
(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/s with requisite technical competence, managerial capability and proven financial resources.
(4) In order to revise the project, the Public Private Partnership Council will serve as the Project Steering Committee.
(5) In the light of the foregoing, the Cross River State Government hereby invites prospective Concessionaires to submit qualification documents.
(6) The preferred private partner’s responsibilities include; Redesign, Build, Finance, Operate, Own, Maintain and Transfer.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
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, Names 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 a locally registered entities. Note that the preferred Concessionaire 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, operation and management of similar world class high end project within the past 10 years.
(ii) Local and regional (Africa) experience.
(iii) Three (3) references on past experience.
SUBMISSION OF QUALIFICATION DOCUMENTS:
Qualification documents must be submitted electronically to email address crspppcouncil@gmail.com, and submitted documents must be delivered in hard copies, not later than 3:00pm on (Friday, 9 September, 2022) to BPPP office #43 Murtala Mohammed Expressway, 2nd floor, Davandy House, Calabar, Cross River State. Nigeria.
Following the receipt of the Qualification documents, the PPP partner will be procured via competitive bidding following a Request for Proposal bid process.
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
