DEADLINE: 16TH MARCH, 2023
ANAMBRA STATE GOVERNMENT
INVITATION FOR THE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) IN THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION/MODIFICATION OF THE BUILDING OF THE ANAMBRA STATE DATA CENTRE
(1.0) INTRODUCTION
The Anambra State Government through the State ICT Agency seeks to engage competent, experienced and qualified companies/vendors to design/modify and develop the building that will house the Anambra State Data Center.
The Data Centre will enhance the delivery of essential digital services and will play a critical role in supporting Mr. Governor’s promise to deliver “Everything technology and Technology Everywhere” to Ndi Anambra.
(2.0) SCOPE OF WORK
- Site Feasibility Study: Evaluate the site’s suitability and other infrastructure requirements.
- Design and Planning: Develop detailed design plans to include Public Utility Supply, mechanical infrastructure and Site Security.
- Architectural Design: Design the building’s exterior and interior layouts to accommodate the Data Center equipment. The design should include access control, security measures, and fire suppression systems. The design should prioritize the efficient use of energy and the implementation of sustainable technologies.
- Electrical Design: The design should ensure that the facility has adequate electrical power to support the equipment. The design should incorporate power distribution units (PDUs), backup generators, and emergency lighting systems to ensure continuity of service during power outages.
- Mechanical Design: The design should include the HVAC system to control the environment’s temperature and humidity levels. The design should also consider the air filtration systems to maintain air quality within the Data Center.
- Structural Design: The design should address the building’s structural elements to support the weight of the Data Centre equipment and assure the resilience of the building during natural disasters.
- Project Management: Should consider the management of the project from inception to completion, including the procurement of materials, labor, and ensuring adherence to the project schedule and budget.
(3.0) EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Competent, experienced and qualified companies/vendors are invited to present their Expressions of Interests (EOI) for the design and development of the Data Center Building. All EOI must be in line with the scope of activities outlined above.
All notices of intent must be accompanied by the following:
- Evidence of legal and professional status of the company/vendor.
- Current tax clearance certificate (evidence of payment of tax for the last three (3) years and as at when due)
- Company profile and evidence of relevant experience in similar projects
- Verifiable reference list of clients for whom similar works were/are being executed giving scope, location and value.
- Company’s audited financial reports and funding information over the last three years ,
- Statement of the organization’s core technical competencies and skills available.
- Details of key manpower resources available including names and short CVs of key professional staff to be deployed
- Name, position, e-mail, and phone number of the company/vendor contact person.
- Any other relevant information that may be useful in assessing the company’s suitability for the project.
- It is permissible for vendors to apply as members of a consortium but with defined core competencies, and with each member of the consortium signing a PARTNERSHIP Agreement to be attached to the application before its submission. The qualifications outlined above shall be the qualifying conditions for the Applicant (Principal member) and each of the other members of the consortium.
The requested information should be compiled and arranged in the order shown above.
(4.0) APPLICATION DETAILS;
All applications to be handled by Anambra State Bureau of Public Procurement.
