DEADLINE: 23RD JANUARY, 2023
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 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION (RFQ) 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 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 Request for Qualification (RFQ) 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 Bid (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.
(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) System Provision and Integration
(iii) Control and Command System
(iv) System Support
(4.0) Request for Qualification (RFQ)
(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 RFQ 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).
(e) Evidence of 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 Context
(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) Bidders are expected to pay a non-refundable fee of One Million Naira (NGN1,000,000.00) into the under named Bank Account and upload the evidence of payment via the portal during submission.
(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
Note that interested parties MUST download a copy of the RFQ package from www.hdmi.worksandhousing.gov.ng. Clarifications/enquiries may be sent via email to CCH@worksandhousing.gov.ng.
(5.0) Method of Submission
The application shall be submitted electronically through the E- portal (https://hdmi.worksandhousing.gov.ng/). The application shall also include the submission (via courier) of one (1) printed and bound copy in a sealed and signed envelope clearly marked “Name of Company/Consortium – Submission of Request for Qualification for the Design and Development of a CENTRAL CLEARING HOUSE (CCH) APPLICATION SYSTEM” and addressed to:
Head Public Private Partnership (PPP) Unit,
Federal Ministry of Works and Housing
Mabushi, Abuja
Nigeria
Please note that the dispatch receipt MUST be uploaded with the electronic submission. The E-portal will close for submission at 12:00 Midnight (GMT+1) on 23 January, 2023.
(6.0) IMPORTANT NOTICE
(a) This notice supersedes the Federal Tenders Journal Publication, Page 7, Vol. 18 No. 20 – Monday October 3rd – Sunday October 16th, 2022 on same subject.
(b) 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 FMWH.
(c) Preferred party will only commence operation as may be specified in the concession agreement.
SIGNED:
PERMANENT SECRETARY
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WORKS & HOUSING
