DEADLINE: 22ND MAY, 2025 02:00:00 PM WAT
LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF TRACTORS AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT FOR RICE CULTIVATION
MOA/G/ICB/01/25

Sequel to the completion of the 32 Metric Tonnes Per Hour Lagos Rice Mill at Imota in Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State, It was discovered that one of the challenges facing the full operation of the Mill is the availability of adequate supply of suitable Rice Paddy.

In that vein, the State has decided to go into a massive cultivation of rice in a mechanized way to the extent of acquiring lands suitable for rice cultivation even, outside the State.

However, Mr. Governor has approved the procurement of the  Agricultural Equipment listed below for the Mechanized Rice Cultivation: 

(i) Procurement and Supply of Tractor 30 – 40hp
4WD
Power steering
Oil Immersed brake,
Diff lock removable Hitch

(ii) Procurement and Supply of DISC PLOUGH with 2 FURROW : Height 1080mm and
Weight 240kg.

(iii) Procurement and Supply of 8×8 DISC HARROW:
 Height 1150mm and Weight 260kg .

(iv) Procurement and Supply of Rotavator: Power (W) 15-30hp
No of blades ; 32
No. of flanges ; 8
Dimension (mm); 1350× 550×560
Input speed (rpm): 540 r/min. 

(v)  Procurement and Supply of CAGE WHEEL SET:
Weight: 300kg
Centre size: 12mm
Cage Size: 400mm.

(vi)  Procurement and Supply of REAPER:
Length: 1200mm
Width: 2500mm
Height: 1100mm
Conveyor Belt:  4
Drive: PTO
Fitment Location: Front/Rear
Power Required: 30 – 40hp.

(vii) Procurement and Supply of  PADDY THRESHER
Speed: 800 – 1000r/min
Capacity: 1ton/hr
Compression Ratio: 17:1
Engine Power: 15hp
Net Weight: 500kg

(viii) Procurement and Supply of  Pay load 60cu.FT/1.7cum
Hydraulic TIPPING TRAILER
 
(ix) Procurement and Supply of COMBINE HARVESTER
ENGINE
No of Cylinders  4(Four),
BHP : Maximum 76 PS 2200 RPM
CUTTER BAR
Width : 2110 MM
Height. Adjustment :Hydraulically
Cutting Height Min : 35mm
Cutting Height Max : 600mm
THRESHING DRUM
Diameter of Drum : 650mm
Length of Drum: 1950mm
Speed of Drum:  590 to 730 rpm
Adjustment: Mechanically
No of Spike Bars: 6
No of Spikes :120
CLEANING
Type: Forced Air Cleaning
Adjustment:  Mechanically
GROUND SPEED
Speed : 0 – 10Km/hr
STEERING
Lever System : Hydraulically
TRACK SIZE
Width of Truck : 500mm
Type :Molded Endless Rubber
FAN
No of Blade : 4(Four)
Diameter of Fan: 405mm
Width of Blade : 915mm
Adjustment : Mechanically.

(x) Procurement and Supply of SEED DRILL  Type Sowing machine power source 30 – 40hp
No. of rows- 8
Row spacing- 20cm

(1.0) INVITATION FOR BID
(1.1) The Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems is inviting interested bidders to bid for the Procurement of above listed Agricultural Equipment .

(2.0) COLLECTION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS.
(2.1) Bidding Document shall be downloaded, free on line with effect from Tuesday, 15th May, 2025, however, interested bidders who are willing to submit shall be required to pay a non refundable sum of ₦50,000.00 (Fifty Thousand Naira only) for the Bidding Documents.

 (2.2) PAYMENT DETAILS

  • Account Name: Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems
  • Agency Name: Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems
  • Agency Code: 4260000
  • Revenue Code: 32684
  • Revenue Item: Sales of Bidding Document
  • Name of Bank: Polaris Bank PLC.
  • Account Number: 4030010449

(3.0) SUBMISSION OF BID DOCUMENTS
(3.1) Bids shall be submitted online along with the scanned copy of the Electronic Receipt(s) for the payment of the Bidding Documents which shall be uploaded along with all other documents making up the bid.   

(3.2) Any bid submitted without the authentic evidence of payment in 3.1 above shall be rejected and not be given any consideration.

(3.3) Bid must be accompanied by a scanned copy of the Bid Security in the   format indicated in the Bidding Document.

(3.4) The Winning Bidder will be required to submit the original Bid Security to the Ministry, failure of which will lead to disqualification of the Bidder and the Ministry may award the contract to the next Lowest Responsive Evaluated Bidder.

(3.5) The E-Portal for the online submission shall close on Thursday, 22nd May, 2025 at 14.00 Hour.
 
(4.0) BID OPENING

(4.1) Bids will be opened in the presence of Bidders’ representatives who choose to attend on Thursday, 22 May, 2025 at 14.00 Hour at the Conference Room of the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture, Block 23, Second Floor, The Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja.

(5.0) QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT/ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
(5.1) Interested Bidders will be required to scanned and upload separately the under listed documents during submission of bids:  

(i) Evidence of Registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) with the inclusion of Certificate of Incorporation and Articles of Association.

(ii) Last resent Company Tax Clearance Certificate

(iii) Possession of experience as a Prime Contractor in a project of similar nature and complexity with verifiable letters of contract award and/or certificates of job completion within the last Five (5) years.

(iv) Detailed Company Profile and Organization Structure including names and telephone numbers of key personnel Technical / Managerial.

(v) Evidence of Financial Capability (Reference letter from reputable bank), demonstrating access to lines of credit to meet a cash flow requirement

(vi) Copies of VAT Registration with TIN number and evidences of VAT remittances.

(vii) Company’s Audited Accounts

(viii) Evidence of 3 years development levy for at least a Director

 (ix) Resent Evidence of Registration as a Contractor with the Lagos State Government. 
 
(6.0) NOTE:
(6.1) Please note the following:

(i) Additional details are provided in the Bidding Document

(ii) All claims must be adequately substantiated with documents and must   be verifiable.

(iii) The Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems shall deal directly with only the authorized officers of the bidder’s companies and not with  their agents.

(iv) This bidding exercise shall not be construed as a commitment on the part of the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems to award  the contracts to  anyone  or even award any contracts at all.

(v) The Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems will NOT be responsible for any cost or expenses incurred by any interested party  (ies) in  connection with site inspections or responses to this invitation.

(vi) Bidder MUST bid for ALL the Agricultural Equipment stated above with no exception.  

(vii) Bidder MUST stick adhesively to the specifications of each Equipment. 
 
FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION/INFORMATION
PLEASE CONTACT:
Engr. Owoyomi Busola A.
Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems,
Room 8, Ground floor, Block 23,
The Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja,
Tel: 08023191863.
Email: bowoyomi@lagosstate.gov.ng
Or
busola2108@gmail.com
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Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems