DEADLINE: 4TH SEPTEMBER, 2023
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA EXPRESSWAY, P.M.B. 0258, GARKI, ABUJA
TEL:-09-6714926.
E-MAIL: parkheadquarters_miu@yahoo.co.uk, nigeriaparks_headquarters@yahoo.com
INVITATION TO TENDER FOR 2023 CAPITAL PROJECTS
1. INTRODUCTION
In pursuant of its objectives of conserving the biotic and abiotic resources in the National Parks, the Service wishes to undertake the Procurement of Works, Goods and Services under the 2023 Appropriation.
Consequently, the National Park Service invites interested, competent and reputable contractors with relevant experience and good track records to tender for the execution of these projects, in compliance with the Public Procurement Act, 2007.
2. SCOPE OF GOODS
S/N LOT NO PROJECT DESCRIPTION LOCATION 1 KLNP/ERM/G-2 Provision of Patrol Equipment KAINJI LAKE NATIONAL PARK, NEW BUSSA, NIGER STATE 2 KLNP/ERM/G-1B Procurement of Camera/Trappers KAINJI LAKE NATIONAL PARK, NEW BUSSA, NIGER STATE 3 CBNP/ERM/G-1 Provision of Patrol Equipment CHAD BASIN NATIONAL PARK, MAIDUGURI, BORNO STATE 4 OONP/ERM/G-1 Provision of Patrol Equipment OLD OYO NATIONAL PARK, OYO STATE
GASHAKA-GUMTI5 GGNP/ERM/G-2 Provision of Patrol Equipment NATIONAL PARK, SERTI, TARABA STATE 6 CRNP/ERM/G-4 Provision of Patrol Equipment CROSS RIVER NATIONAL PARK, AKAMKPA, CROSS RIVER STATE 7 CRNP/ERM/G-3A Supply of Drugs and Medical Equipment to Park Support Zone Communities CROSS RIVER NATIONAL PARK, AKAMKPA, CROSS RIVER STATE 8 CRNP/ERM/G-3B Supply of Educational Materials to Park Support Zone Communities CROSS RIVER NATIONAL PARK, AKAMKPA, CROSS RIVER STATE 9 KNP/ERM/G-1 Provision of Patrol Equipment KAMUKU NATIONAL PARK,
BIRNIN GWARI KADUNA
STATE10 ONP/ERM/G-1A Provision of Patrol Equipment OKOMU NATIONAL PARK,UDO, EDO STATE 11 ONP/ERM/G-1B Provision of Patrol Equipment II OKOMU NATIONAL PARK,UDO, EDO STATE
3. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Prospective bidders should submit the following documents:
a. Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Form CAC1.1 or CAC2 and CAC7;
b. Evidence of Company’s Income Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years valid till 31st December, 2023; with minimum average annual turnover of N20 million;
c. Evidence of Pension Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2023 (this requirement is only applicable to bidders whose number of staff is 15 and above);
d. Evidence of Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2023 (this requirement is only applicable to bidders whose number of staff is 5 and above or the bidder’s annual turnover is N50m and above);
e. Evidence of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2023;
f. Evidence of Registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by submission of Interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring on 31st December, 2023 or valid Certificate issued by BPP.
g. Sworn Affidavit: -disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of the National Park Service or the Bureau of Public Procurement is a former or present Director, shareholder or has any pecuniary interest in the bidder and to confirm that all information presented in its bid are true and correct in all particulars; -that no Director has been convicted in any Country for any criminal offence relating to fraud or financial impropriety or criminal misrepresentation or falsification of facts relating to any matter; -that the Company is not in receivership, the subject of any form of insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings or the subject of any form of winding up petition or proceedings; that the company does not have existing loan or financial liability with a bank, other financial institution or third party that is classified as doubtful, non-performance, bad or whose repayment portion has been outstanding for the last four (4) months;
h. Company’s Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years – 2020, 2021 & 2022;
i. Reference Letter from a reputable Commercial Bank in Nigeria, indicating willingness to provide credit facility for the execution of the project when needed;
j. Company’s Profile with the Curriculum Vitae of Key Staff to be deployed for the project, including copies of their practice Licence such as COREN, QSRBN, ARCON, CORBON etc.;
k. Verifiable documentary evidence of at least three (3) similar jobs (in size, nature & complexity) executed in the last five (5) years including Letters of Awards, Valuation Certificates, Job Completion Certificates and Photographs of the projects;
For Supply of Equipment: Letter of Authorisation as representative of the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs);
m. Lot G-3A: Medical & Health Equipment: Letter of Authorisation from the Original Equipment Manufacturers listed in the Approved Policy for Procurement of Health and Medical Equipment for Tertiary Hospitals in Nigeria;
n. Lot G-3A: Evidence of Firm’s current Licence issued by Pharmacists Council of Nigeria; o. For Joint Venture/Partnership, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) should be provided indicating among others the Lead Partner (CAC, Tax Clearance Certificate, Pension Clearance Certificate, ITF Compliance Certificate, NSITF Clearance Certificate, IRR & Sworn Affidavit are compulsory for each JV partner);
Note: All documents for submission must be transmitted with a Covering/Forwarding letter under the Company/Firm’s Letter Head Paper bearing amongst others, the Registration Number (RC) as issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Contact Address, Telephone Number (preferably GSM No.), and e-mail address. The Letterhead Paper must bear the Names and Nationalities of the Directors of the Company at the bottom of the page, duly signed by the authorised officer of the firm.
4. COLLECTION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS
All Standard Bidding Documents should be collected from the Procurement Unit, First Floor, National Park Service, Headquarters, Abuja on the presentation of evidence of payment of a non-refundable tender fee of Ten thousand (N10,000.00) Naira only per Lot, to the National Park Headquarters, Abuja’s Remita Account at any reputable Commercial Bank in Nigeria.
5. SUBMISSION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS
Completed Technical and Financial Bids (One soft copy and two sets of hard copies) shall be submitted in two different sealed tamper proof envelopes and labelled “Technical Bid” and “Financial Bid” and both placed in a third sealed envelope. All the envelopes should bear the “Project Name” and “Lot No.” at the Top Right Hand Corner of the Envelope and addressed to: The Conservator-General, National Park Service, Umaru Musa Yar’adua Expressway, P.M.B. 0258, Garki, Abuja.
The documents should be deposited in the Tender Box at the Conference Room, First Floor, National Park Service, Headquarters, Umar Musa Yar’adua Expressway, Abuja. Company’s name and address should also be written at the reverse side of the envelopes. Closing time for all submissions is 12:00 noon prompt on Monday, 4th September, 2023
Late submissions shall be returned un- opened.
6. OPENING OF TECHNICAL BIDS
Only the Technical Bids will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 12:00 noon on Monday, 4th September, 2023, in the Conference Room, National Park Service, HQ Abuja, while the financial bids will be kept un-opened.
7. GENERAL INFORMATION
i. All CAC, PENCOM, TAX, ITF, NSITF Certificates shall be referred to the relevant bodies for verification.
ii. The Evaluation of the received documents shall be strictly based on the requirements as specified above and as contained in the Bid Documents. iii. Bidding for more than Two (2) Lots will lead to disqualification.
iv. All costs will be borne by the bidders.
v. The Technical Bids will be opened in the presence of Bidders or their representatives, CSOs in the areas of Anti-Corruption and Transparency and Private Professional bodies; and will be covered by video recording; invitation link will be sent to bidder who chooses to join the bid opening online;
vi. Only pre-qualified bidders at technical evaluation will be invited at a later date for financial bids opening, while the financial bids of un-successful bidders will be returned un-opened;
vii. The National Park Service is not bound to shortlist any bidder and reserves the right to cancel and/or discontinue the Procurement process at any stage without incurring any liabilities in accordance with Section 28 of the Public Procurement Act, 2007.
Signed:
Management
