Federal Ministry Of Housing And Urban Development- Invitation For Pre-Qualification/Expression Of Interest (EOI) For Works, Goods And Services (40 Lots)

DEADLINE: 6TH MAY, 2024
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
HEADQUARTERS, MABUSHI, ABUJA
INVITATION FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION/EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR WORKS, GOODS AND SERVICES

1. INTRODUCTION
The Federal Ministry of Housing & Urban Development intends to execute its Capital projects as contained in the 2024 Appropriation Act. In compliance with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act, 2007, Finance Act 2020 and other Extant Guidelines for the award of contracts in the Federal Public Service, the Ministry wishes to invite experienced and competent Contractors, Suppliers and Service Providers to submit Pre-qualification and Expression of Interest (EOI) documents for the execution of the Ministry’s Capital projects contained in the 2024 Appropriations Act.

2. SCOPE OF WORKS/ASSIGNMENTS
Details of the Scope of Works/Specifications and Terms of Reference are contained in the Bid Documents. The projects are grouped into categories A to C. Bidders are therefore, requested to submit Pre-qualification, Technical and Expression of Interest documents in respect of the categories chosen on the basis of the requirements listed in Sections 3.0, 4.0 and 8.0 of this publication. The projects are listed as contained in categories in the table below:

3. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Interested bidders should submit the following documents
a) Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation issued by Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Forms CAC 1.1 or CAC 2 and CAC7 or business name with form BN1 is also acceptable for consultancy services;
b) Evidence of filing of company’s current Annual Returns with CAC;
c) Evidence of Company’s Income Tax Clearance Certificates (or personal Income Tax Clearance Certificates for all partners) for the last three (3) years valid till 31st December 2024;
d) Evidence of Pension Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2024 (this requirement is only applicable to bidders whose number of staff is 15 and above).
e) Evidence of Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2024 (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);
f) Evidence of current Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2024;
g) Evidence 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;
h) Detailed company’s Audited account for the last three (3) years – 2021, 2022 & 2023
i) Sworn affidavit

• disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of the Federal Ministry of Housing & Urban Development 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 no director has been convicted in any county for any criminal offence relating to fraud impropriety or criminal misrepresentation of falsification of facts relating to any matter.
• • That the Company is capable of working in the location/area of the project for which they are bidding.

Local content, safety and social responsibility
j) Submit a plan on how to give first consideration to services provided from within Nigeria, raw materials and manufactured goods of Nigerian origin in line with the requirements of Nigerian Content.
Bidders’ Experience
k) Verifiable documentary evidence of at least three (3) similar jobs executed in the last five (5) years (2019 to date) including Letters of Awards, Valuation Certificates, Job Completion Certificates and Photographs of the projects;
Plant and Equipment/Warehouse
l) Works: List of Plants/Equipment with proof of Ownership/Lease Agreement;
Financial capacity
m) Reference letter from a reputable commercial bank indicating willingness to fund the project if awarded
Professional Regulatory
n) Insurance Companies/Insurers/Underwriters: Operational Licence issued by NAICOM, Valid and adequate re- insurance Treaty arrangement and Certified True Copy of Audited Accounts approved by NAICOM;
o) For Training Programmes: Evidence of Firm’s current Registration with the Centre for Management Development (CMD);
p) ICT jobs: Evidence of Firm’s current registration/accreditation with Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria and National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA);
q) Evidence of Firm’s current registration with Environmental Health Officers Registration Council (FHORECON);
r) For Mapping/Satellite Imaging and related Services, Contractors/Service Providers must be registered with National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), the Repository of Satellite Images over Nigeria as required by the Law
s) Evidence of Firm’s current registration with Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC);
t) Electricity Jobs: Evidence of current Licence issued by Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA);
u) Consultancy Services: Evidence of Firm’s current registration with relevant regulatory professional body(ies) such as COREN, QSRBN, ARCON, CORBON, ICAN/ANAN, ESVARBON, etc.;
Manpower
v) Company’s Profile with Curriculum Vitae of Key personnel including copies of their Academic/Professional Certificates such as COREN, QSRBN, ARCON, SURCON, CORBON, TOPREC, NIESV, CIPSMN etc;
OEMs/Authorized Dealership
w) For Supply of specialized Equipment: Letter of Authorization as representative of the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs);
Joint Venture/Partnership
x) 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);
Note: 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 that indigenous Companies have an advantage in these categories.

4. METHOD OF SUBMISSION
i. EOIs/Bids must be prepared in English Language and signed by an official authorized by the bidder.
ii. Original & Copy (Two copies) of Technical documents/Expression of Interest (Eol) for all categories must be submitted on or before 12:00 noon on Monday, 6th May, 2024.
iii. Bids should be submitted to:
The Director Procurement,
Public Procurement Department,
Room B314, 3th Floor,
Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Mabushi, Abuja;
e-mail: fmhud.gov.ng
Late submissions will be returned un-opened through the sender’s address provided.

5. OPENING OF EOI AND TECHNICAL BIDS
i. Opening of EOI/Technical Bid will be conducted immediately after the deadline for submission at 12:00 noon on Monday, 6th May, 2024, at the Conference Room, 3rd Floor, FMH&UD, Mabushi, Abuja;
ii. The EOI/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 EOI’s/bid opening online.

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that:
i. The Ministry shall verify any or all the claims made by the applicants and shall disqualify any company any of its claims is found to be false in addition to other sanctions that may be deemed necessary;
ii. All costs (Time and Material) incurred in responding to this advertisement in any way or form shall be fully borne by the Bidders and are non-refundable by the Procuring Entity;
iii. Bidders are advised to bid for projects in locations of capability/capacity;
iv. This advertisement shall not be construed as a commitment on the part of the Ministry to award contract to any bidder;
v. None compliance to any of the above instructions will lead to disqualification of bidders;
vi. Bidders should not bid for more than two (2) Lots;
vii. Bid documents can also be collected in soft copies and Bidders can submit through Post (Courier Services);
viii. Goods, Works & Services: Only pre-qualified bidders at technical evaluation will be invited at a later date for collection of financial bids;
ix. Services: Only shortlisted Applicants will be invited on a later date for collection of Request for Proposals;
x. The Federal Ministry of Housing & Urban Development reserves the right to cancel the Procurement process at any time without incurring any liabilities to bidders in accordance with Section 28 of the Public Procurement Act, 2007.
xi. All enquiries are to be directed to:
The Director
Public Procurement Department,
Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development,
Headquarters, Mabushi, Abuja.

Signed:
Permanent Secretary
Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development