FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
OFFICE OF THE HEAD OF CIVIL SERVICE OF THE FEDERATION (OHCSF)
FEDERAL SECRETARIAT COMPLEX, PHASE II, ABUJA
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FROM INSURANCE BROKERS FOR GROUP LIFE ASSURANCE TO COVER EMPLOYEES OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR 2021/2022
DEADLINE: 19TH OCTOBER, 2020
1. INTRODUCTION
The Federal Government of Nigeria wishes to invite interested Insurance companies to Bid for Group Life Assurance cover for Public Servants in compliance with the Pension Reform Ac 2014 for the year 2021/2022 The OHCSF hereby invites experienced and competent Insurance Brokers, lo submit Expression of Interest in compliance with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act 2007 for the implementation of the above as follows:
2. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Interested Companies are to submit the following documents:
i. Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Forms CAC2 and CAC7;
ii. Evidence of Company’s Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years (Year (2017, 2018 and 2019) valid till 31st December, 2020
iii. Evidence of License by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) valid till 31 December 2020
iv. Evidence of License by the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) valid till 31st December, 2020;
v. Evidence of current Pension Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2020;
vi. Evidence of current industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2020;
vii. Evidence of current Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2020;
viii. Evidence of Registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service providers by submission of Interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring on 01/01/2020 or valid Certificate issued by Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP);
ix. Copies of the company’s published annual report and account for the last 3 years certified by NAICOM (2017, 2018 and 2019)
x. Sworn Affidavit disclosing whether or not any Officers of the relevant Committees of the OHCSF 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 its bid are true and correct in all particulars;
xi. Company’s Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years (2017, 2018 and 2019).
xii. Company’s Profile with the Curriculum Vitae of 6 Top Management Staff with their qualification and Insurance working experience
xiii. Evidence of current professional indemnity cover with limit of liability of not less than N10,000,000.00 or 50% of its last annual brokerage income,
xiv. Must have a verifiable address in Abuja, FCT.
xv. Must have acquired good experience in Group Life Assurance.
xvi. Evidence of financial capability by submission of reference letter from a reputable commercial bank in Nigeria Verifiable Documentary evidence of at least three (3) similar jobs executed in the last five (5) years, including letters of Award; and
xvii. All documents for submission must be transmitted with a Covering/Forwarding Letter on the Company/Firm’s Letter Head Paper bearing among others, the Registration Number (RC) as issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). Contact Address Telephone Number, (preferably GSM No.), and e-mail Address. The Letterhead 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 company.
3. SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TENDER DOCUMENTS:
a. Interested companies are to submit one (1) bound Expression of Interest (EoI) document separated by dividers and arranged as indicated above. The documents should be submitted in a sealed envelope at the address below and clearly marked with the name “INSURANCE BID’. An electronic copy of the submission is to be made through email to the address below. Furthermore, the reverse of each sealed envelope should have the Name and Address of the bidder and dropped in the designated Tender Box situate at Room 6023, 6 floor Block B, Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase II not later than 12 noon on Monday, 19th October, 2020.
b. All bidders must fill the bid submission Register while submitting their Expression of Interest in the Tender Box situate at the designated location as the OHCSF will not be held liable for misplaced or wrongly submitted bids. For further enquiries, please contact the Director Procurement on email: procurement@ohcsf.gov.ng
c. All documents should be addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary (SWO)
Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF),
3rd Floor, Block A
Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase II
Shehu Shagari Way, Abuja.
Attention: Director Procurement
4. OPENING OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
a. The Expression of Interest will be opened at 12:00 noon on Monday, 19th October, 2020 in the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Federal Secretariat Complex Phase II. Abuja. Also the Technical Bids received will be opened at 12:00 noon on Monday, 19 October, 2020 in the Olusegun Obasanjo Hall, Block ‘A’ 2″ Floor, Phase II Federal Secretariat, Abuja immediately after close of submission
b. In line with Section 19(b) (i) & (ii) of the PPA 2007 all bidders or their representatives, relevant Professional Bodies and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are invited to witness the opening exercise accordingly.
5. GENERAL INFORMATION
a. EoI must be in English Language and signed by an official authorized by the bidder,
b. EoI submitted after the deadline for Submission would be returned un-opened
c. The Publication is for information only, and not to be construed as a commitment or obligation on the part of the Management of OHCSF;
d. All shortlisted bidders will be contacted at a later date.
e. The OHCSF will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by an interested party lies) in connection with any response to this invitation and or the preparation or submission in response to an inquiry.
f. The OHCSF is not bound to shortlist any bidder and reserves the right to annul the procurement process at any time without incurring any liabilities in accordance with Section 28 of the Public Procurement Act, 2007.
g. All CAC, PENCOM, TAX, ITF,NSITF IRR Certificates shall be referred to issuing bodies for verification.
Signed
Permanent Secretary (SWO)
Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF)
