DEADLINE: 12TH SEPTEMBER, 2022
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF AVIATION
INFRASTRUCTURE CONCESSION REGULATORY COMMISSION (ICRC) ACT 2005 &
NATIONAL POLICY ON PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION (RFQ) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CARGO/AGRO-ALLIED TERMINALS
1. INTRODUCTION
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), through the Federal Ministry of Aviation (the “Ministry”) is desirous of developing Cargo/Agro-Allied terminals as one of its priority projects for the renaissance of the aviation sector, through the Public Private Partnership (PPP) methodology. The FGN invites interested firms and/or consortium of firms to participate in the qualification process for the selection of Private Partners, through a Competitive Bidding process, for the development of the Cargo/Agro-Allied terminals, at strategically selected locations across the country, including Kebbi, Plateau, Katsina, Cross River, Edo, Ondo and Adamawa States (the “Terminals”). The selected private partners shall undertake the Design, Build, Finance, Operate, Maintain, and Transfer (DBFOMT) the Terminals, based on terms and conditions to be set out in the Concession Agreement. The overall objective of the selection process will be the successful procurement of a concessionaires, technically and financially capable to Design, Build, Finance, Operate, Maintain and Transfer (DBFOMT) the Terminals within the concession period, for the optimal benefit of the country.
2. PROJECT OBJECTIVE
The Ministry has identified the development of Cargo/Agro-Allied Terminals (the “Project”), as one of the priority projects for the renaissance of the aviation sector. The uniqueness of the value proposition for the development of Cargo/Agro-Allied terminals, is underscored by the multifunctional scope of Cargo/Agro-Allied terminals to create critical linkages between the nation’s agro-allied sectors and export markets by way of air cargo transportation, accorded by connection to the aviation sector. The development of the Project is thus imperative to driving the growth of the agriculture sector in the nation, vital for achieving food security and self-sufficiency, boosting foreign exchange revenue through exports, and overall diversification of the conomy, being principal tenets of this administration.
3. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION (RFQ)
This RFQ is the qualification stage of the procurement process for the project and interested firms/consortia are expected to meet the qualification requirements specified in the RFQ package. Only qualified parties shall be invited to the Request for Proposal (RFP) stage. Qualified parties shall execute a Non-disclosure Agreement prior to being issued the RFP bidding documents.
4. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Pre-qualification of interested parties shall be based on the eligibility criteria stated in the RFQ package, which shall be available for download from the website: www.nigerianaviationpppprojects.com
For further Clarifications and enquiries, please send emails to: cargo_agroallied@nigerianaviationpppprojects.com
5.SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
To participate in the qualification process, interested firms and consortia should submit, one (1) original and five (5) printed and bound copies, as well as a soft copy (in a USB drive) in a sealed package, clearly marked “APPLICATION FOR QUALIFICATION FOR THE CONCESSION OF CARGO/AGRO-ALLIED TERMINALS” The firm’s name should be clearly printed on the reverse side of the envelop and addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary,
Federal Ministry of Aviation,
Federal Secretariat Complex,
Phase 1, Shehu Shagari Way Abuja,
Abuja FCT.
ATTENTION: The Director- Planning, Research and Statistics. Room 113, First Floor.
The application should contain the following information:
1. Evidence of firm or consortium registration including Certificate of Incorporation or equivalent registration documents and;
2. Evidence of Tax Clearance Certificate for last 3 years (2019-2021);
3. Profile of the firm/consortium including organizational structure, staff strength, clientele, contact details (phone number, email, contact person);
4. 3-Years audited account for the year (2019-2021);
5. Evidence of experience in financing, operating and managing similar facility under PPP arrangement; and
6. Any other relevant information that would enhance the chances of firm or consortium’s qualification.
The sealed envelope should be registered at the office of the Director – Planning, Research and Statistics, Room 113, First Floor, and delivered in a tamper proof package not later than 3pm on Monday, 12th September 2022.
6. IMPORTANT NOTICE
i. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
ii. Submission of RFQ through email or fax will not be entertained.
iii. This notice shall not be construed to be a commitment on the part of Federal Ministry of Aviation to award any form of contract to any respondent(s) nor shall it entitle any organization submitting document to claim any indemnity from the Ministry.
SIGNED:
The Permanent Secretary
Federal Ministry of Aviation
