Bauchi State Ministry Of Housing And Environment- Request For Bids (RFB) For The Supply Of Heavy Duty Machines

DEADLINE: 14TH JUNE, 2024
BAUCHI STATE MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND ENVIRONMENT
ACRESAL PROJECT (BAU-ACRESAL)
REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB)
PROJECT ID: P175237
PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY OF 20 TRACTORS FOR 20 LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF THE STATE (RFB NO.: NG-BAUCHI STATE ACRESAL-409477-GO-RFB)
& PROCUREMENT OF FLOOD & EROSION PREVENTION/CONTROL HEAVY TRUCKS (1 WHEEL LOADER, 1 EXCAVATOR, 1 BULLDOZER, 1 BACKBONE LOADER AND 4 TIPPER TRUCKS & 1 LOWBED TRUCK)
(NG-BAUCHI STATE ACRESAL-409480-GO-RFB

The Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has received a credit financing from the International Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of Bauchi State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid landscapes (Acresal) project, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this credit to payments under the contract for the procurement of 20 tractors for 20 local Government Areas of the State and procurement of flood & & Erosion Prevention/Control Heavy Trucks ( 1 wheel loader, 1 excavator, 1 Bulldozer, 1 Backhoe Loader, 4 Tipper Trucks and 1 low bed Trucks by the Bauchi State Agro Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ARESAL) project.

The Bauchi State Agro Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ARESAL) project now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the procurement of the following:

1. Bidding will be conducted through Open Competitive Bidding using Request for Bids (RFB) document as specified in the World Bank’s Procurement regulations for IPF Borrowers – September, , 2023 – fifth Edition (“Procurement Regulations”), and is opened to all eligible bidders as defined in the procurement regulations.

2. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information at the address below from 10:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Fridays, excluding public holidays.

3. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security – security from a reputable bank NGN2.5% of bid price for lot 1 & 2.

4. Qualification requirements include:
i. Provide evidence of firm’s corporate registration in Nigeria or overseas.
ii. Audited Financial Statements for the last 5 years to demonstrate the financial capability of the Bidder in terms of Profitability and adequate working capital.
iii. Have a minimum of Two (2) similar supplies of/or related equipment within the last 5 years prior to this bid submission deadline that have been satisfactorily or substantially completed and that are similar in nature and complexity to goods.
iv. Provide minimum average annual turnover in the last Three (3) years of at least: Lot 1-NGN500million, Lot 2-NGN500million
v. Have liquidity and/or evidence of access to/or availability of confirmed positive credit facilities of NGN500million for Lot 1 and NGN500 for Lot 2
vi. Evidence of manufacturer’s authorization.
vii. Court sworn affidavit: That all information are true and correct and that none of the Company Directors had been convicted of any crime relating to fraud.
viii. Valid Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three years.
ix. After Sales services facility Centre in Nigeria
x. A margin of preference for eligible national contractors shall not be applied.

5. Further information may be obtained from the State Project Management Unit (SPMU) (BAU-ACRESAL) Project Coordinator, Email: bauchiacresal@gmail.com , Telephone: 08032308938, 08067831923 and inspect the bidding document during office hours 0900 to 1700 hours at the address given below.

6. The bidding document in English Language can be obtained by interested and eligible Bidders upon the payment of a non-refundable fee of Eighty-Five Thousand Naira (N85, 000.00) per Lot. The method of payment will be Bank draft in favour of Bauchi State – Nigeria Agro- Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACRESAL) Project or pay directly into this bank account; Account Name: Bauchi State World Bank ASSISTED (ACRESAL) Counterpart Fund, Bank: Fidelity Bank, Account Number: 5030127807 and bring the payment evidence to the address below. The bidding document will be send to the bidder by email or courier on request at the cost of the bidder.

7. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 12:00 Noon on Friday 14th June, 2024. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened at 11:30am on Friday 14th June, 2024 in the presence of the bidders designated representatives and anyone who choose to attend at the address below.

8. Submission: Two Copies each of the Technical and completed financial bids shall submitted in Two (2) separate sealed envelopes marked technical and financial bid. The two envelope shall be enclosed in a large envelop labeled technical & financial bid with the project name at the top right hand corner with company name behind and addressed to; The Project Coordinator, Bauchi State ACRESAL

9. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document.

10. The address referred to above is:
The State Project Coordinator
State Project Management Unit (SPMU)
Bauchi State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACRESAL) Project (BAU-ACRESAL), Ne. SC Adamu Jumba Road, Bauchi, Bauchi State – Nigeria.
Telephone: 08032308938, 08067831923
Email: bauchiacresal@gmail.com

Dr. Ibrahim Kabir
State Project Coordinator