DEADLINE: 4TH AUGUST, 2025
CROSS RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (CRBDA)
MURTALA MOHAMMED HIGHWAY, PMB 1249, CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE
INVITATION FOR TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL BIDS FROM INTERESTED BIDDERS FOR PROJECTS UNDER SPECIAL INTERVENTION FUND OF THE CROSS RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (OPEN TENDER)
(1.0) INTRODUCTION
(1.1) The Cross River Basin Development Authority (CRBDA) is a Parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation charged with Comprehensive Development of Surface and Ground Water Resources, Flood and Erosion Control, Agricultural Land Development/Dam and Irrigation works etc. in Akwa Ibom and Cross River States. The Authority intends to carry out Procurement for Works under the Special Intervention Funds.
(1.2) Cross River Basin Development Authority hereby invites Bids and Proposals from interested, eligible and reputable, Contractors/suppliers for the execution of the listed Projects under the Special Intervention Funds in the following categories:
(2.0) CATEGORY
WORKS – LOT A
- A1. Construction of Rural Access and Farm Road from Mbiaobong Ikot Udofia – Itak Edem Esa – Nto Uruk Uso – Nto Ekpu- Ntondang Communities across Ini and Obot Akara L.G.As. of Akwa Ibom State.
- A2. Construction of Rural Access and Farm Road at Ikot Ukana – Ikot Amande in Ibiomin Community in Nsit Ubium L.G.A. of Akwa Ibom State.
(3.0) COLLECTION OF TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS
(3.1) Technical and Financial Bid Documents for the above LOT will be available for collection at the office of the Head of Procurement Cross River Basin Development Authority P.M.B. 1249, Basin Town, Calabar from Monday 21st July to Tuesday, 04 August, 2025 from 9am to 4pm daily, upon presentation of evidence of payment of non- refundable tender fee of 10,000. 00 (Ten Thousand Naira) only per into the Authority’s Account below;
- Account Name: Cross River Basin Development Project Account
- Account Number: 0050503961021
- Bank: Any commercial bank VIA REMITA
(4.0) ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Bidders are to provide the following as minimum prequalification requirements for the project of their choice:
(i) Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), including form CAC2 and from CAC7.
(ii) Evidence of Company Income Tax Clearance certificate for the last three (3) years (2022, 2023 & 2024) valid till 31st December, 2025 with minimum average turnover for each project.
(iii) Evidence of current Pension Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2025.
(iv) Evidence of current Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2025.
(v) Evidence of current Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Compliance certificate valid till 31st December, 2025.
(vi) 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, 2025 or valid certificate issued by the BPP.
(vii) Sworn affidavit disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committee of the Cross River Basin Development Authority 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 his bid is true and correct in all particulars.
(viii) Company’s audited accounts for the last three (3) years duly stamped i.e. 2022, 2023 & 2024.
(ix) 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.
(x) Company profile with the curriculum vitae of the key staff to be deployed for the project, including copies of their academic/professional qualifications (in case of construction: COREN, COMEG, QSRBN, ARCON, COPBON etc.)
(xi) Verifiable documentary evidence of at least three (3) similar jobs executed in the last five (5) years including letters of award, valuation certificates, job completion certificates.
(xii) List of plants/equipment’s with proof of ownership/lease (where applicable)
(xiii) For joint venture/partnership, memorandum of understanding (MOU) should be provided (CAC, TAX Clearance certificate, \pension compliance certificate, ITF Compliance Certificate, NSITF Compliance Certificate, IRR & Sworn Affidavit are compulsory for each JV Partner.
(xiv) All documents for submission must be transmitted with a covering/forwarding letter under the company/firms letter headed 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.
(xv) The letter headed 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.
(5.0) CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF BIDS
Two copies each of completed Technical and Financial bid documents and One Electronic copy in Microsoft Excel format in a flash drive shall be submitted in separately sealed envelopes and labeled “TECHNICAL” & “FINANCIAL” also stating clearly “LOT NUMBER & PROJECT TITLE”. Thereafter put both envelopes into a bigger envelope seal properly and address to:
The Managing Director
Cross River Basin Development Authority
Murtala Mohammed Highway
P.M.B. 1249, Basin Town, Calabar, Cross River State
(5.1) The closing date for the submission of bids in respect of all projects is on or before 12noon on 04 August, 2025.
(5.2) OPENING OF TECHNICAL BIDS
Only Technical Bids will be opened immediately after the deadline at 12noon on the 04 August, 2025 at the Authority’s Conference Centre, Basin Town, M/M Highway, Calabar
(6.0) ENQUIRES
(6.1) All enquiries should be directed to:
The Managing Director
Cross River Basin Development Authority
Murtala Mohammed Highway
P.M.B. 1249, Basin Town, Calabar, Cross River State
(7.0) DISCLAIMER AND CONCLUSION
(7.1) This announcement is published for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer by the Authority to transact with any party for the project, nor does it constitute a commitment or obligation on the part of the Authority to procure concession services.
(7.2) The Authority will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by any interested party(ies) in connection with any response to this invitation and/or preparation or submission in response to an inquiry.
(7.3) The Authority pledges fair and equal treatment of all participants but is not bound to shortlist any bidder and reserves the right to annul the selection process at any time without incurring any liabilities.
(7.4) This advertisement should be regarded as a PUBLIC Invitation to all interested bidders, Non-Governmental Organizations working with Transparency and Accountability and relevant Regulatory and Professional bodies to attend the Bid Opening sessions.
Signed:
Managing Director
