DEADLINE: 4TH APRIL, 2024
NATIONAL IDENTITY MANAGEMENT COMMISSION (NIMC)
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR PROJECTS EXECUTION
1. INTRODUCTION
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) was established with the mandate to (a) create, manage, operate and maintain a secure National Identity Database; (b) issue the National Identification Number (NIN) and a General Multi-Purpose Card (GMPC); (c) provide a platform for identity assertion and confirmation; (d) harmonize all existing databases in federal government agencies and (e) also partner with the public and private enterprises towards achieving its mandate.
The commission is implementing the identity ecosystem approach for the Nigeria Digital Identity Project under the National Identity Management System (NIMS) in Nigeria. The commission is desirous of engaging new interested competent and qualified private sector service providers including, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Nigerian Representatives of Development Partners (NR-DP) etc. for the provision of Data Collection and Issuance of the NIN under the NIMS.
2. REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (EOI)
Consequently, the Commission is hereby inviting interested and eligible Organizations including Limited Liability Companies (LLC), Start-Up Companies (SUC), Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and Nigerian Representatives of Development Partners (NR-DPs) with proven track record of successful performance in similar capacity to indicate their interest in the provision of Data Collection and Issuance of the NIN.
3. CATEGORIES OF LICENSES Category A: Private Partners – LLCs
Applicants in this category comprise of LLCS. These are incorporated companies with over 2 years post incorporation and can operate at National, Regional, State and Local Government Level.
Category B: Private Partners – SMEs/SUCs B1-SMEs
Applicants in this category comprise of registered Business names that operate as SMEs and can operate at Regional, State and Local Government levels.
B2-SUCs
Applicants in this category comprise of SUCs LLCs incorporated within the last two (2) years and can operate at Regional, State and Local Government levels.
Category C: Private Partners – Special Interests (CSOs, NGOs or NR-DP)
Applicants in this category comprise of CSO, NGO or NR-DP. These are incorporated Trustees focused on specific group(s) with Special needs and can operate within catchment areas of their interest in the Federation.
4. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
A. Requirements for category A (LLCS)
To be eligible in this category, applicants are to provide;
i. Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation issued by Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Forms CAC 2 and CAC7. Business name with form BN1 is also acceptable for consultancy services;
ii. Company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association whose object is to provide data collection services amongst others;
iii. Company’s profile with the curriculum vitae of key staff to be deployed for the project, including copies of their Academic/professional qualifications.
iv. National Identification Number (NIN) of Directors of the company.
v. Copies of unabridged financial reports for the last three years 2021,2022 & 2023;
vi. copy of Company’s Income Tax Clearance Certificates for the last three (3) years valid till 31st December 2024;
vii. copy of Pension Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2024
viii. copy of Registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by submission of Interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring on 31/12/2024 or valid Certificate issued by BPP;
ix. Copy of company current Industrial Training Fund (ITF) compliance certificate valid till 31st December, 2024;
x. Copy of company’s current Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) compliance certificate valid till 31st December, 2024.
xi. Sworn affidavit
- disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of the National Identity Management Commission or Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) 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 neither the company nor its Directors is in receivership or undergoing any form of insolvency or bankruptcy.
- That none of the Directors of the company has been convicted by any court of law.
xii. Evidence of financial capability to execute the project by submission of Reference letter from a reputable commercial bank indicating willingness to provide credit facility for the execution of the project when needed;
xiii. Verifiable documentary evidence of at least three (3) similar jobs executed in the last five (5) years including letters of awards, valuation certificates, job completion certificates and photographs of the projects. Firms must satisfy that they have the professional and technical capacity to provide data capture services (sample document will be provided;
xiv. The composition of the Board of Directors and the curriculum vitae of each member, including information on positions held by them in other organizations.
xv. Evidence of registration with National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA); and
xvi. For Joint Venture/Partnership, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) should be provided (CAC, Tax Clearance Certificates, Pension Clearance Certificate, ITF Compliance Certificate, NSITF Clearance Certificate, IRR & Sworn affidavit are compulsory for each JV Partner);
xvii. All documents for submission must be submitted with a Covering/Forwarding letter under the Company’s letter head paper bearing
amongst others, the Registration Number (RC) as issued by the CAC, Contact Address, Telephone Number (preferably GSM No) fax and email address. The letter head paper must bear the Names and Nationalities of the Directors of the company at the bottom of the page, duly signed by the authorized officer of the firm.
Note: Original documents should be available for sighting on demand
B. Requirements for category B1 – SMEs
To be eligible in this category, applicants are to provide;
i. Certificate of registration of Business Name with CAC
ii. Tax identification Number or proprietor
iii. Copy of current personal income tax certificate
iv. Copy of financial statement of accounts for the years 2020, 2021 & 2022
v. Office address
vi. Requirements under 4a(iii), a(iv), a(xi), a(xvii)
C. Requirements for Category B2 – SUCs
To be eligible in this category, applicants are to provide;
i. Copy of financial statement of account
ii. Office address
iii. Requirement under 4A(i), a(ii), (iii), a(iv), a(xi), a(xvii)
D. Requirements for Category C- Special Interests (CSOs, NGOs or NR-DP)
To be eligible in this category, applicants are to provide;
i. Certificate of registration under part C of CAMA issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission.
ii. List of trustees
iii. Profile of trustees and key staff
iv. Constitution
v. Tax identification number of the NGO, CSO, or NR-DP including the trustees
vi. Tax exemption certificate.
vii. SCMUL certificate issued by Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC);
viii. Office address
ix. Requirement under 4a(iv), a(v), a(vi), a(xi) and a(xvii)s
Failure to submit any of the listed statutory documents shall be grounds for disqualification.
Please note that the detailed implementation framework, Terms of reference and guidelines shall be issued to successful short-listed service providers prior to licensing and commencement of service.
5. PUBLICATION DOWNLOAD
Interested applicants are to visit the commission’s website and download the advertisement.
6. SUBMISSION OF EOIs
Expressions of Interest from Interested applicants must be submitted in five (5) original copies with an electronic copy (PDF) in a sealed envelope clearly marked EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR THE PROVISION OF DATA COLLECTION AND ISSUANCE OF NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION SERVICES – CATEGORY
Applicants shall submit their applications to NIMC Headquarters address provided below;
The applicants name and full address must be clearly written at the back of each envelope. The EOI should be addressed and delivered to the address below on or before 12:00 noon, Thursday, 4th April, 2024.
The Director General/CEO
National Identity Management Commission
11, Sokode Crescent, off Dalaba Street,
Zone 5, Wuse, Abuja, Nigeria.
All applications should be submitted to:
The Registry, DGs Office Room 208,
New Administrative Block,
National Identity Management Commission
11, Sokode Crescent,
Off Dalaba Street,
Zone 5, Wuse,
Abuja, Nigeria.
7. OPENING OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
The EOI shall be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 12:00 noon, Thursday, 4th April, 2024 at the address stated above, in the presence of bidders and their representatives.
Applicants may obtain further information on the commission website (www.nimc.gov.ng)
8. NOTES
Interested applicants are kindly requested to note:
i. Submission of EOIs must be in English Language only;
ii. Selection and licensing of successful service providers is subject to the completion and adoption of the eco-system business model, the
availability and release of funds and the compliance of licenses requirement for data protection & privacy and the Cyber Security Standards.
iii. All submissions must be neatly bound, paginated and submitted in the sequence/order as listed in each category.
iv. Late submission shall be returned un-opened.
v. EOI should be very clear about the category of interest.
vi. All requirements mentioned in section 4 are statutory and failure to provide any of the requirements will invalidate the submission.
vii. Only shortlisted applicants at EOI’s evaluation will be invited at a later date for collection of Request for Proposals.
9. DISCLAIMER
This EOI should not be construed to be commitment on the part of NIMC, for engagement of contract award, nor shall it entitle the applicant to make any claims whatsoever and seek indemnity from the commission by virtue of having responded to the advertisement.
The NIMC is not bound to prequalify and bidder reserves the right to annul the procurement process at any time without incurring any liabilities in accordance with section 28 of the Public Procurement ACT 2007.
SIGNED
DIRECTOR/HEAD PROCUREMENT
FOR: DIRECTOR GENERAL/CEO
