DEADLINE: 9TH DECEMBER, 2022
ANAMBRA STATE INVESTMENT PROMOTION AND PROTECTION AGENCY (ANSIPPA)
IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION
INVITATION FOR SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR THE CONCESSION OF THE ANAMBRA STATE GOVERNMENT PRINTING PRESS
(1.0) BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES
The Anambra State Government (ANSG) through the Anambra State Investment promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA) in conjunction with the Ministry of Information, invites interested firms to express interest by submitting their Expression of Interest (EOI) for the concession of the Anambra State Government Printing Press. The objective of the EOI is to procure a concessionaire with technical and financial capabilities to rehabilitate, operate, manage, and maintain the Anambra State Government Printing Press.
(2.0) OVERVIEW OF THE ANAMBRA STATE GOVERNMENT PRINTING PRESS
The Anambra State Government Printing Press is located inside the Government House, Awka, Anambra State. The Press currently has a total of thirty-One (31) staff. The press is equipped with two colour Heidelberg offset printing machines, two single unit kord machines, one embossment machine, one cutting machine, One lithographic machine, one sound proof generator and one perforator, all of which require servicing or overhaul. The Press has not been functional for over eighteen (18) months.
(3.0) EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
The ANSG is desirous of procuring a suitably qualified and competent concessionaire to rehabilitate, operate, manage, and maintain the Anambra State Government Printing Press.
Interested firms and/or consortium of firms may submit their Expression of Interest. Details of the concession, applicant’s submission process and requirements have been set out below.
(4.0) ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND METHOD OF APPLICATION
(i) Evidence of Company Registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) or its equivalent for foreign firms, including name of contact person, postal address, email, and telephone numbers;
(ii) In case of a consortium, evidence in the form of an agreement (Joint Venture Agreement and/or Memorandum of Understanding)
(iii) Power of Attorney/Board Resolution, in case of a consortium, identifying the lead member of the consortium authorized to submit the EOI and binding on all members of the consortium;
(iv) Structure of Bidding Firm: Any technical or professional associations for the purpose of submitting the EOI documents (with supporting documentation such as letters of association)
(v) Audited financial statements prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) of the bidding company or members of the consortium for the last three (3) years (2019, 2020 & 2021);
(vi) Tax clearance for the last three (3) years (2019, 2020 & 2021);
(vii) Technical Profile: Technical and Operational capabilities covering
(a) Type of business engaged in by the firm;
(b) Number of years of printing press operations
(c) Verifiable evidence of experience in printing press operations
(5.0) SUBMISSION OF EOIS
An Original copy and five (5) other copies of the Expression of Interest and one digital copy in PDF format stored on a readable digital media preferably flash drive (no CDs or DVDs) shall be delivered in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Expression of Interest for the Concession of the Anambra State Government Printing Press” and delivered to the address below not later than 2:00pm on 9 December, 2022.
The name of the prospective bidder must be stated on the envelope. The documents should be submitted in a sealed envelope and clearly marked with “Expression of Interest for the Concession of thenambra State Government Printing Press” and addressed to the address below:
The Managing Director/CEO
Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA)
Block B Millennium Plaza, Enugu- Onitsha Expressway, Awka
Anambra State, Nigeria.
(6.0) Upon receipt of the Expression of Interest from the prospective bidders, ANSIPPA shall evaluate and shortlist the applicants. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.
(7.0) IMPORTANT NOTICE
This invitation for Expression of Interest does not in any manner constitute an agreement and is neither an offer of the Concession to prospective applicants/operators or any other person
(ii) This advertisement shall not be construed as a commitment on the part of ANSIPPA to appoint any applicant/operator nor shall it entitle any applicant/operator submitting documents to claim any Indemnity from ANSIPPA or ANSG
SIGNED
MD/CEO
ANSIPPA
