DEADLINE: 13TH 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 2025 APPROPRIATION 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 the below listed projects under its 2025 Appropriation.
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 in the 2025 Appropriation under the following categories:
2.0 CATEGORY
WATER SUPPLY LOT A
- A1: Provision of Water Scheme at Akankpa/Bashe Federal Constituency, CRS.
- A2: Rehabilitation of Water Supply Projects within the UNICAL Community, Calabar, CRS.
WORKS LOT B
- C1: Construction of Basin Guest House destroyed by EndSars, Basin Town, Calabar, CRS.
- C2: Rehabilitation and Provision of Equipment at the Mechanical Workshop, CRBDA Headquarters, Calabar.
- C3: Provision of Solar Street Lights in CRBDA Headquarters, Calabar, CRS.
- C4: Completion of Town Hall in Bokalum, Boki LGA, CRS.
- C5: Town Hall Development in Akankpa/Bashe Federal Constituency, CRS.
- C6: Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Obubra, Cross River Central Senatorial District, CRS.
- C7: Construction of Solar Street Lights (Lot 1-10) in Bekwara LGA, Cross River North Senatorial District, CRS.
- C8: Construction of Guest House, Ekpechi Nkome, Ikom, Ikom/Boki Federal Constituency, CRS.
3.0 COLLECTION OF TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS
3.1 Technical and Financial Bid Documents for the above Lots 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 23rd July, 2025 to 13th August, 2025 from 9am to 4pm daily, upon presentation of evidence of payment of non-refundable tender fee of N10,000.00 (Ten Thousand Naira) only per LOT e.g. LOT A, 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 form 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, CORBON etc.)
XI. List of plants/equipment’s with proof of ownership/lease (where applicable)
XII. 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
XIII. All documents for submission must be transmitted with a covering/forwarding letter under the company/firm’s 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.
XIV. 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 with 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, BASINTOWN, CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE
5.1 The closing date for the submission of bids in respect of all projects is on or before 12 noon, on 13th August, 2025.
5.2 OPENING OF TECHNICAL BIDS
Only Technical Bids will be opened immediately after the deadline at 12 noon on the 13th August, 2025 at the Authority’s Conference Centre, Basin Town, M/M Highway, Calabar.
6.0 ENQUIRIES
6.1 All enquiries should be directed to:
THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
CROSS RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MURTALA MOHAMMED HIGHWAY
P.M. B. 1249, BASINTOWN, CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE
7.0 DISCLAIMERS 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 Organisations working with Transparency and Accountability and relevant Regulatory and Professional bodies to attend the Bid Opening sessions.
SIGNED:
MANAGING DIRECTOR
