DEADLINE: 05 JUNE, 2026 (5:00 PM)
KEFFESO HOST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST (KHCDT)
INVITATION TO PREQUALIFY FOR THE EXECUTION OF 2026 KHCDT INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
ITP REFERENCE NO.: KHCDT/ITP/2026/001

(1.0) BACKGROUND

The KEFFESO Host Community Development Trust (KHCDT), established under the Petroleum Industry Act 2021, is committed to delivering quality and sustainable infrastructure development across its host communities. In line with its 2026 Procurement Plan, KHCDT hereby invites applications from reputable, experienced, and technically competent contractors for Prequalification for the execution of selected infrastructure projects.

(2.0) PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The projects for which prequalification is invited are as follows:

S/NCommunityProject Description
1Koluama 1Construction of Concrete Road
2ForopaConstruction of Concrete Road
3OginibiriConstruction of Primary Health Center
4Ezetu IConstruction of Concrete Road
5Opu-OkunmbiriConstruction of Primary Health Center
6OkumbiribeleuConstruction of Concrete Road
7SanganaConstruction of Concrete Road

(3.0) PROJECT SCOPE (Summary)

The scope includes but is not limited to:

  • Site preparation and clearing
  • Civil and structural works
  • Drainage and road infrastructure works
  • Mechanical and electrical installations
  • Testing, commissioning, and handover

Anticipated Duration: 3-4 months from commencement (subject to project scope).

(4.0) ELIGIBILITY/PREQUALIFICATION CRITERIA

Interested contractors must provide the following minimum requirements:

(4.1) Legal and Statutory Requirements

  • Valid Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registration Current Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years PENCOM Compliance Certificate
  • Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Compliance Certificate
  • SCUML Certificate (where applicable)
  • VAT registration and evidence of remittances (where applicable)
  • Evidence of registration with relevant professional bodies (COREN, NIOB, etc.)

(4.2) Technical and Experience Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in civil/building construction
  • Evidence of successful completion of at least three (3) similar projects (roads or institutional buildings) within the last 5 years (attach completion certificates and client references)
  • Company profile with key technical personnel (Engineers, HSE officers, etc.) and their qualifications

 (4.3) Financial Capacity

  • Bank reference letter confirming financial capability and access to credit facilities
  • Evidence of turnover commensurate with project value

(4.4) Equipment and Resources

  • List and evidence of ownership/lease of relevant plants and equipment.

(5.0) SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES

Interested contractors may submit their prequalification documents either electronically via email or in hard copy as stated below.

(5.1) Submission Method:

(A) Email Submission:

Send submissions electronically to: daniel.kanebi@keffesohcdt.org

Cc: procurement@keffesohcdt.org

Subject Line: “Prequalification for [Project Name] – [Community Name]”

(B) Hard Copy Submission:

Addressed to:

The Contract & Procurement Manager,
KEFFESO Host Community Development Trust
27B NIIT Road, Etegwe, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

Envelopes must be clearly marked: “Prequalification for [Project Name] – [Community Name]”

(5.2) Submission Deadline: 05 June, 2026 by 5:00 PM

Note: Contractors interested in multiple projects must submit separate applications for each.

(6.0) CLARIFICATIONS

All requests for clarification must be submitted in writing on or before Thursday, 29 May, 2026 via email to:

procurement@keffesohcdt.org.

(cc: projects@keffesohcdt.org )

Responses to clarification requests will be communicated to all relevant applicants where necessary.

(7.0) EVALUATION PROCESS

Prequalification applications will be evaluated based on the criteria outlined above. Only prequalified contractors will be invited to submit commercial bids (Invitation to Tender) for the respective projects.

(8.0) DISCLAIMER

  • KHCDT reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning reasons.
  • This is not an invitation to tender. Only successful prequalified firms will proceed to the next stage.
  • Participation in this prequalification process does not guarantee award of contract.
  • KHCDT shall not be responsible for any cost incurred by applicants in preparing or submitting prequalification documents.

Signed:
Contract & Procurement Manager
For: Management
KEFFESO Host Community Development Trust (KHCDT)

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