DEADLINE: 16TH AUGUST, 2021
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF POWER
POWER HOUSE, NO 14, ZAMBEZI CRESCENT, MAITAMA, ABUJA
INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE FEDERAL MINISTRY OF POWER CAPITAL PROJECTS UNDER THE 2021 CAPITAL APPROPRIATION

(1) INTRODUCTION:
(1.1) The Federal Ministry of Power Headquarters in furtherance of its statutory mandate intends to embark on the implementation of its Capital Projects under various Goods, Works and Services for the financial year 2021 in compliance to the Public Procurement Act (PPA), 2007.

(1.2) Accordingly, the Ministry hereby invites qualified, interested and eligible contractors to participate in the tendering process for procurement of Works, Goods and Services projects under the Ministry’s 2021 Appropriation as specified in the summary tables below and detailed in the Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) to be collected from the Ministry:

(2) SUMMARY OF PROJECTS (GOODS, WORKS AND SERVICES) FOR TENDER
(2.1) CATEGORY A: INVITATION TO TENDER-GOODS

LOT NO.PROJECT DESCRIPTIONCODE
G1Supply of Empowerment Materials for Unemployed Youths in Egbado North Local Government Area, Ogun StateGSDG1
G2Supply of Empowerment Materials for Unemployed Women in Egbado North Local Government Area, Ogun StateGSDG2

(2.2) CATEGORY B: INVITATION TO TENDER – WORKS

W1Power Improvement In Jalingo & Environs (Supply And Installation of 8nos of 500kva, 33/11/0.415kv Transformers at Babayawu Road, ATC/Bonzina Road Off W Ukari Road, Sabon Gari Road, Muslim Council Road, Hon, Saleh Sa’ad Road Off Wuro Sambo Road) Jalingo, in Taraba StateRRDB1
W2Construction of Off -Grid / on – Grid Renewable Energy Micro – Utility (Solar) at Obibiezena Autonomous Community in Owerri North LGA in Imo State.RRDB2
W3Procurement and Installation of 60kw Mini Grid Including Three – In – One Monocrystalline High-Quality Solar Street Lights Compliant With Site Location Climatic Conditions and Applicable IEC Industry Standards in Ekwetekwe Ogbuinyagu Community, Ezza North L.G.ARRDB3
W4Provision of Mini Grid for Egbanti, Lavun Lga in Niger StateRRDB4
W5Procurement and Installation of Three – in -One Monocrystalline High-Quality Solar Street Lights Compliant with Site Location Climatic Conditions and Applicable IEC Industry Standards in Umuez Eanyawu Amaozalla, Uwaniafa, Udi Lga in Enugu State.RRDB5
W6Provision Of Three – In- One Monocrystalline High-Quality Sour Street Lights Compliant With Site Location Climatic Conditions And Applicable Iec Industry Standards Nwelem Echialikeikwo Community, Ikwo L.G.ARRDB6
W7Provision Of Three – In -One Monocrystalline High -Quality Solar Street Lights Compliant With Site Location Climatic Conditions And Applicable Iec Industry Standards At Ayetoroijoun, Iboro In Egbado North Local Government In Ogun State.RRDB7
W8Interlocking And Spiral Fencing Of Car Portal The Federal Ministry Of Power Headquarters (Power House) AbujaGSDB1
W9Provision Of Three – In- One Monocrystalline High-Quality Sour Street Lights Compliant With Site Location Climatic Conditions And Applicable Iec Industry Standards In Ebiya -Unuhu Community, Abakaliki LGA in Ebonyi StateRRDB8
W10Provision Of Three – In – One Monocrystalline High – Quality’sour Street Lights Compliant with Site Location Climatic Conditions and Applicable Iec Industry Standards in: I. Kuso Yaba II. Esun / Baro III, Kutiriko Nagaie Lga And IV, Kpadav Gului, Cheku in Lapai Lga All in Niger StateRRDB9
W11Supply and Installati on of 2nos 500kva Transformers in Odudu and Imafon Communities in Akure Ondo StateDSDB1
W12Procurement and Installation Of 60kw Mini Grid Including Three – In – One Monocrystalline High-Quality Solar Street Lights Compliant With Site Location Climatic Conditions And Applicable Iec Industry Standards In Umuezeoka Community, Ezza North L.G.A (Hospital)RRDB10
W13Supply And Installation Of 5nos 500kva Transformers In Amankwo Eke, Ogu-Agu Eke, Umu Oshishiumuoka Village Ofekeii in Udi Lga And Owatmezi Ezeagu Lga Enugu StateDSDB2
W14Supply And Installation Of 3nos 500kva Transformers In Kabba Junction, Ajaokuta Road And Gra Lokoja Kogi StateDSDB3
W15Provision Of Three – In – One Monocrystalline High-Quality Sour Street Lights Compliant With Site Location Climatic Conditions And Applicable Iec Industry Standards In Oziza Community, Afikpo North L.G.ARRDB11
W16Supply And Installation Of 3nos Transformers In Ugwucheleku Community In Ubuhu Okijaihiau Lga, Ibenabo Oraukwuidemili North Lga And Obiagu Egbengwu Nimo In Njikoka Lga Anambra State.DSDB4
W17Supply And Installation Of 7nos Transformers In Apo Opposite Shafa Petrol Station, Apo Resettlement Zone E, Life Camp, Koroduma, Angwan Tiv, Dutse Alhaji And Louisiana In AbujaDSDB5
W18Provision Of Three – In – One Monocrystalline High-Quality Sour Street Lights Compliant With Site Location Climatic Conditions And Applicable Iec Industry Standards In Enyigba Community, Abakaliki L.G.A In Ebonyi StateRRDB12
W19Supply And Installation Of 3nos Transformers In Owode Housing Estate Extension Apata Ibadan, Iwo Road In Ibadan And Oko Ope Mowe Obafemi Owode Lga Ogun State.DSDB6
W20Replacement And Maintenance Of Air Conditioners Atthe Federal Ministry Of Power Headquarters (Power House), AbujaGSDB2
W21Provision Of Three – In- One Monocrystalline High-Quality Solar Street Lights Compliant With Site Location Climatic Conditions And Applicable Iec Industry Standards In Ekka Community, Ezza North LgaRRDB13
W22Maintenance Of Elevators At The Federal Ministry Of Power Headquarters (Power House), AbujaGSDB3
W23Supply And Installation of Elevatorsat The Federal Ministry of Power Headquarters (Power House), AbujaGSDB4
W24Provision Of Three – In – One Monocrystalline High-Quality Solar Street Lights Compliant With Site Location Climatic Conditions And Applicable Iec Industry Standards In Onunuweke, Ezekuna Community, Ishielu L.G.ARRDB14
W25Maintenance Of Toilets At The Federal Ministry Of Power Headquarters (Power House), AbujaGSDB5
W26Procurement and Installation of Three – in -One Monocrystalline High-Quality Solar Street Lights Compliant with Site Location Climatic Conditions and Applicable Iec Industry Standards in: I, Oranto Village Ukpo, Oliolio Road, Nsugbe, Anambra East Lga, II, Akpalagu Nsugbe – Afia Iru Road, Njikoka Lga, III, Nzenuba Ukpo, Dukunofia Lga, All in Anambra State.RRDB15
W27Provision Of Three – In – One Monocrystalline High-Quality Solar Street Lights Compliant With Site Location Climatic Conditions And Applicable Iec Industry Standards In Onunweke, Omege Community Ezza NorthRRDB16
W28Supply And Installation of 1nos 500kva Transformers in Asaba Town Delta StateDSDB7
W29Supply and Installation Of 6 Nos 500kva Transformers In Munaya Hospital In Ogoja, Utugwang In Obudu, Sankwala, Bayaga And Busanfrong Including Construction Of 850metres Of 33kv Line From Amunga to Utuhu in Cross Rivers StateDSDB8

(2.3) CATEGORY C: INVITATION FOR PREQUALIFICATION – WORKS

P1Construction Of 2x30mva Substation At Gwaram, Jigawa StateTSDC1

(3) ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The general public may wish to be guided that all procurement activities of the Ministry shall be fully governed by the Public Procurement Act (PPA), 2007 and the Federal Government Executive Order on Transparency and Support for Local Content in public procurement whereby the following minimum eligibility criteria are expected to be met by all prospective bidders:

(i) Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation issued by Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) with Form CAC1.1 or CAC2 &7 and Memorandum/Article of Association;

(ii) Evidence of current Tax Clearance Certificate for the last (3) years (2018, 2019 and 2020) expiring on 31st December, 2021; reflecting minimum average annual turnover of:

(A) Goods: (i) N20Million for G1 & G2;

(B) Works: (i) N2Billion for P1; (ii) N200Million for W(3,10,12); (iii) N130Million for W(17, 26, 29); (iv) N100Million for W(6, 9, 13, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27); (v)N80Million for W(1, 2); (vi) N65Million for W(14, 16, 19, 23,); (vii) N40Million for W(4, 5, 8, 11, 28); and

(C) N20Million for other projects underworks (W7, 20, 22, 25);

(iii) Evidence of Pension Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2021 (applicable where number of staff is at least 15);

(iv) Evidence of Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2021 (applicable where number of staff is at least 5 or at least N50m turnover);

(v) Evidence of current Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2021;

(vi) Evidence of Registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by submission of Interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring on 31/12/2021 or valid Certificate issued by BPP;

(vii) A Sworn Affidavit:

(v) disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of Federal Ministry of Power 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

(v) that no partner/director has been convicted in any country for criminal offences related to fraudulent or corrupt practices, or criminal misrepresentation or falsification of facts relating to any matter;

(viii) A copy of the Treasury Receipt obtained from the Cash Office Section of Finance & Accounts Department, Federal Ministry of Power, Power House, Basement Floor, No. 14, Zambezi Crescent, Maitama, Abuja.

(ix) Reference Letter from a reputable commercial bank in Nigeria, indicating willingness to provide credit facility for the execution of the project when needed;

(x) Unabridged company Audited Annual Report for the last (3) years (2018,2019, and 2020) with average annual turnover corresponding to the turnovers in the Tax Clearance Certificate;

(xi) Company’s Profile with the Curriculum Vitae of Key Staff to be deployed for the project, including copies of their Academic & Professional qualifications such as COREN, QSRBN, ARCON, CORBON etc.;

(xii) Evidence of valid Registration with Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) for projects in category B& C;

(xiii) Verifiable documentary evidence of at least two (2) similar jobs executed in the last five (5) years including Letters of Awards, Valuation Certificates / Job Completion Certificates and Photographs of the projects;

(xiv) Works: List of Plants and Equipment with proof of Ownership/Lease;

(xv) Bids with values of 300million and above for works and Bids with values of 100million and above for Goods must be accompanied with a 2% Bid Security; and

(xvi) All documents for submission must be transmitted to the Ministry with a Covering/Forwarding letter under the Company/Firm’s Letter Head Paper duly signed by the authorised officer of the firm bearing amongst others the Registration Number (RC) as issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Contact Address, Telephone Number (preferably GSM Number) and e-mail address. The letter Headed Paper must bear the Names and Nationalities of the Directors at the bottom of the page.

COLLECTION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS (CATEGORY A & B)
A non-refundable tender fee of Ten Thousand Naira (N10,000.00) only per Lot is payable by all interested bidders into the Federal Government Single Treasury Account (TSA) (Federal Ministry of Power) by following these procedures:–

(i) Make Payment online at https://www.remita.net

(ii) Click on “Pay a Federal Government Agency” and follow the instructions.

(iii) Obtain a Treasury Receipt from the Cash Office Section of Finance & Accounts

Department, Federal Ministry of Power, Power House, Basement Floor, 14, Zambezi Crescent, Maitama, Abuja.

(b) Interested bidders are to collect Standard Bidding Documents(SBD) from Room425, Office of the Director Procurement, Federal Ministry of Power, Power House, 14, Zambezi Crescent, Maitama, Abuja, between 10am and 4pm, Mondays to Fridays, upon presentation of evidence of payment of the tender fee.

(5) SUBMISSION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS (CATEGORIES A&B)
(a) Completed Technical and Financial bids (2 hard copies & 1 soft copy and the

Soft Copies of Financial Bids must be in MS Excel) shall be submitted in two different sealed tamper proof envelopes, labelled “Technical Bid” and “Financial Bid” and both placed in a third envelope. The soft copies must not be scanned copies. All the three (3) envelopes should bear the Company name at the reverse side with the “Project Name “and Lot No. at the Top Right-Hand corner of the envelope and addressed to:

The Secretary,
Ministerial Tenders Board,

Procurement Department,
Room 425, Federal Ministry of Power,
Power House, 14, Zambezi Crescent, Maitama, Abuja

(b) The documents should be deposited in the Tender Box at the Tender Secretariat, Procurement Department, Room 425, 4th Floor, Federal Ministry of Power, Power House, 14, Zambezi Crescent, Maitama, Abuja, not later than 12:00 noon on Monday, 16 August, 2021.

(c) Bid Security should be provided alongside with financial bid in a separate envelope clearly labelled “Bid Security submitted by name of the bidder” where this is required as stated in paragraph 3(xv) above.

(6) SUBMISSION OF PREQUALIFICATION DOCUMENTS (CATEGORY C)
Prospective bidders are to submit pre-qualification documents for each of the Lot desired; two (2) hard copies each of the technical bids packaged in sealed envelopes and clearly marked as “Technical Bid”; and addressed as stated above and clearly marked with(the name of the project and the Lot number). Furthermore, the reverse of each sealed envelope should have the name and address of the bidder and dropped in the designated Tender Box at the Tender Secretariat, Procurement Department, Room 425, 4th Floor, Federal Ministry of Power, Power House, 14, Zambezi Crescent, Maitama, Abuja, not later than 12:00 noon on Monday, 16 August, 2021.

(7)  OPENING OF BIDS
The Technical bids will be opened immediately after the deadlines for submission as follows:

Category A & B: 12:00noon on Monday, 16 August, 2021 Category C: 12:00 noon on Monday, 16 August, 2021 at the Tender Secretariat, while the Financial bids will be unopened.

(8) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Please note that:

(i) Bids must be in English Language and signed by Official assigned by the bidder.

(ii) The Ministry may verify any or all the claims made by applicants and shall

disqualify any company whose claims are found to be false in addition to other sanctions  that may be deemed necessary;

(iii) All costs incurred in responding to this advertisement shall be borne solely by the Bidders;

(iv) Two (2) hard copies and one (1) soft copy each for Technical and Financial bids are to be submitted for each lot applied for; soft copy for Financial Bid MUST Strictly be in Excel Format as issued in the Bid document;

(v) Bidders should not bid for more than two (2) Lots;

(vi) Bid documents should be arranged in the order stated in para 3 above;

(vii) Non-compliance to the instructions in this advertisement and late submission of bid will lead to outright disqualification;

(viii) The Federal Ministry of Power will not be held liable for misplaced or wrongly submitted bids.

(ix) This advertisement shall not be construed as a commitment on the part of the Ministry to award contract to any bidder; and

(x) Presence of bidders/representatives and members of the public shall not be required during the bid opening ceremony in compliance with COVID-19 Guidelines. The Bids Opening will be covered by video recording (link will be sent to bidders) with the presence of two (2) representatives of private sector professional bodies and Civil Society Organisation in the areas of Anti- Corruption/Transparency;

(xi) Bid documents can also be collected in soft copies and Bidders can submit through Post (Courier Services);

(xii) Only pre-qualified bidders at technical evaluation will be invited at a later date for financial bids opening, while the financial bids of un-successful bidders will be returned un-opened;

(xiii) The Federal Ministry of Power Headquarters is not bound to pre-qualify 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.

SIGNED:
PERMANENT SECRETARY,
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF POWER