International Fund For Agricultural Development (IFAD)- Request For Bids For The Construction Of Various Environmentally/Eco-Friendly Rural Infrastructure Systems

DEADLINE: 20TH DECEMBER, 2022
INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT (IFAD)
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
IFAD ASSISTED
LIVELIHOOD IMPROVEMENT FAMILY ENTERPRISE- NIGER DELTA (LIFE-ND) PROJECT
NATIONAL PROJECT COORDINATING OFFICE (NPCO)
REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS ENVIRONMENTALLY/ECO-FRIENDLY RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS – TOILETS, LOCK UP STORES, OPEN MARKETS ETC IN EDO, CROSS RIVER AND ONDO STATES FOR LIFE-ND PROJECT
RFP No: LIFE-ND/NPCO/IFAD/NCB/WKS/001/2022

(1) The Federal Government of Nigeria has received financing from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) toward the implementation of the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) Project. This project is aimed at enhancing income, job creation and food security through Agribusiness enterprise development in a sustainable manner for the Niger Delta region. LIFE-ND intends to apply part of the funding to eligible payments under the contract for the Construction of Various Environmentally/Eco-Friendly Rural Infrastructure Systems – Toilets, Lock Up Stores, Open Markets etc. In Edo, Cross River and Ondo States for the LIFE-ND Project.

Accordingly, the National Project Coordinating Office LIFE-ND invites reputable Construction firms with proven competence and experience to submit proposals for the execution of the works as stated above.

(2) (“THE WORKS”) CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING
The objective is for the Construction of Agro-Infrastructure in Ondo Edo and Cross River States. This will help the Programme to support the farmers for all season vegetable farming, improved water sanitation and hygiene, availability/nearness to market. The expected completion of the project is three(3) months The LIFE ND Programme has supported rice, cassava, poultry incubatees in Ondo Edo and Cross River States with agro inputs (Certified rice seedlings, herbicides and fertilizers) and with the intervention of the Agro-Infrastructure (market, water supply toilets cold -rooms), post-harvest loss will reduce, access to water for hygiene will increase access to oft-takers will increase, the incubatees livelihood will also increase thereby creating more wealth and jobs. Its primary goal is to reduce poverty and sustainably enhance accelerated economic growth.

The works consist of: Construction of market (Open and lock up stores), Construction of gate house, Construction of toilets, Construction of solar powered bore holes and fencing Works:

(3.0) ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
(1) Evidence of Incorporation with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)

(2) Evidence of financial capabilities to execute the assignment as demonstrated by the last three years annual audited financial Statements. (2019, 2020 and 2021).

(3) Evidence of current Pension Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2022.

(4) Evidence of current Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Compliance Certificate, valid till 31st December, 2022.

(5) Evidence of current Industrial Training Fund (ITF) certificate, valid till 31st December, 2022.

(6) Evidence of registration with COREN.

(7) Power of Attorney authorizing signature of the bid by the bidder’s representative.

(8) Company Audited Financial Statements (that include: the Balance Sheet, the Cash Flow Statement, and the Income Statement) for the last three years 2019, 2020 and 2021

(4.0) COLLECTION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS
Interested Bidders in submitting a bid shall purchase the bidding document against payment of a non-refundable fee of N30,000.00 (Thirty Thousand Naira) only through a Bank Draft from Commercial Bank. On presentation of the Bank draft, the bidding document shall be forwarded to the bidder. The Bank draft should be in favour of IFAD Assisted Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) Project.

(5.0) SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Instructions regarding preparation and submission of the bids are contained in the RFB document.

(6.0) DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF BIDS
Bids must be delivered to the address below at or before 12:00PM local time on 20 December, 2022. Bids shall be evaluated lot-wise and a Bidder shall not be awarded more than one – Lot. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ or representatives, who choose to attend at the address below on 20 December, 2022 at 12:00 pm local time.

Signed:
THE NATIONAL PROJECT COORDINATOR,
IFAD ASSISTED LIVELIHOOD IMPROVEMENT FAMILY ENTERPRISE-NIGER DELTA (LIFE-ND) PROJECT,
6, WOJI ROAD, GRA PHASE 2,PORT HARCOURT,RIVERS STATE
NIGERIA