DEADLINE: 10TH NOVEMBER, 2022
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WORKS & HOUSING (FMW&H)
IN COMPLIANCE WITH INFRASTRUCTURE CONCESSION REGULATORY COMMISSION (ICRC) ACT 2005 &
NATIONAL POLICY ON PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP)
NOTICE FOR COMBINE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION (RFQ) AND PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A CENTRAL CLEARING HOUSE (CCH) APPLICATION SYSTEM TO MANAGE ROAD TOLLING PLATFORMS IN NIGERIA
(1.0) INTRODUCTION
Following approval of the Draft White Paper on Federal Roads and Bridges Tolling Policy, the Federal Government of Nigeria through the FMW&H is desirous of inviting interested firms or consortium to participate in the combined Request for Qualification (RFQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP) exercise for the selection of concessionaire to Design, Build, Operate and Transfer a Central Clearing House (CCH) for Toll Operations on Federal Highways, through an International Competitive Bidding (ICB). The terms and conditions for project implementation with the selected concessionaire will be set out in the Concession Agreement to be mutually negotiated. Meanwhile, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) have issued the requisite Clearance and Outline Business Case (OBC) Compliance Certificates, respectively.
It would be recalled that the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing (FMW&H) under its statutory responsibilities over Federal Road Network, introduced the Highway Development and Management Initiative (HDMI) to attract sustainable investment and funding in the development of road infrastructure and maximization of the use of assets along the Right of Way (ROW). The rationale behind the private sector engagement is to provide alternative source of financing road development and management. Would-be concessionaires are to recoup their investment through toll and non-toll revenue sources, accordingly. Thus, the CCH is to cater for the HDMI and other relevant Federal Toll Roads.
(2.0) Project Objective
The overall objective of the selection process would be the successful procurement of a concessionaire with the technical competence, managerial capacity, and financial resources to design, build and operate a fit-for-purpose CCH. The Toll System and CCH is therefore required to provide efficient toll collection, accountability and visibility to the FMWH of the toll operations as well as ensure uniformity, interoperability and continuity of operations. The rationale for the CCH Toll System is to implement a Standardized Tolling System that allows for free flow of traffic across multiple toll roads and seamless processing of the toll transactions, thereby ensuring the continuous operation and maintenance of the roads.
(3.0) Project Scope
The Scope of Service for the provision of the Standardized CCH Toll System comprises the following:
(i) CCH Provision and Operation
(ii) Toll System Provision and integration
(iii) Control and Command System
(iv) System Support
(4.0) Request for Qualification (RFQ) and Proposal (RFP)
(4.1) 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 a minimum net worth of Three Billion Naira (N3,000,000,000.00). Evidence of 2No 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.
(4.2) The RFP is the proposal stage of the PPP procurement process for the project. Interested pre-qualified bidders will be further required to meet the specifications in the RFP package. Bidders shall be issued the RFQ and RFP Bid Document, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of One Million Naira (NGN 1,000,000.00) into the under-listed Bank Account and present the requisite evidence to the Head, PPP Unit, Federal Ministry of Works & Housing, Mabushi, Abuja.
(4.3) Naira Account:
- Account Name- Special Concession Account.
- Bank- Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
- Account No. -0020054161318.
- Ten Digit Account- 3000092342.
- Sort Code-001080032
(5.0) Method of submission
(a) Responses must be delivered to:
Head
Public Private Partnership (PPP) Unit,
Federal Ministry of Works and Housing
Mabushi, Abuja
Nigeria
CLOSING DATE FOR ACCEPTANCE OF RESPONSES:
To be received not later than: 2:00pm on 10 November, 2022
And shall be opened immediately at 2:00pm on 10 November, 2022, same venue.
(5.1) ENVELOPES CLEARLY MARKED
Concession of Central Clearing House Toll System (Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer).
(5.2) Proposals shall be submitted in hard and soft copies format as one (1) original and five (5) copies in accordance with the requirements for packaging set out in the RFQ and RFP
(6.0) IMPORTANT NOTICE
(a) 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 FMW&H.
(b) Attendees at the RfQ openings shall be required to wash hands, use hand sanitiser, wear mask and observe physical distancing. The RfQ will be opened in the presence of CSOs and Professional bodies and covered by video recording; invitation link will be sent to bidders who chooses to join the bid opening online Preferred party will only commence operation as may be specified in the concession agreement.
SIGNED:
PERMANENT SECRETARY
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WORKS & HOUSING
