DEADLINE: 3RD DECEMBER, 2021
KWARA STATE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT
INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

(1.1) INTRODUCTION
The Ministry of Environment is desirous to address the spate of waste management challenges that is confronting the State due to increase in number of the populace and refuse generation in recent time. The Ministry is also pleased to consolidate the rate of refuse collection in order to address the menace of refuse disposal and challenges regarding waste management in Ilorin metropolis. To this end, the Ministry is therefore delighted to invite reputable and competent Companies with relevant experience and good track records to submit bids for the execution of the project.

(1.2) SCOPE OF SERVICE
The scope of the works is divided into four (4) lots. These involve the street sweeping, cleaning, monitoring, collection and disposal of generated refuse of the allotted areas in the metropolis.

Lot 1Area of coverageGeri-Allmi, Omoda, Adeta, Yebumount, Agbo-Oba Pakata, Kuntu, Idi-Ape, Oloje, GambariSefura, Kankatu Axis.
Lot 2Area of coverageOffa garage, Challenge,Unity,Yoruba Road G.R.A area,Tanke Junction, University Gate,Gaa-Akanbi, Agbabiaka Axis.
Lot 3Area of coverageChallenge/Post office, Emir’s Road, Oja Oba, Edun, Balogun Fulani, IpataGambariAkerebiataKulende Junction axis.
Lot 4Area of coverageEyenkorin, Geri-Alimi, General Hospital, Taiwo Road, Offa garage (Bovas), Postoffice/Maraba, KwaraPoly gate Axis.

(1.3) ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT
Interested and competent Companies/Firms wishing to submit expression of interest for the State Social Waste Management Services are requested to submit their company profiles which shall include the following:

(i) Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation issued by Corporate affairs Commission (CAC).

(ii) Evidence of Company Incomes Tax Clearance for the last three (3) years (2018, 2019 and 2020).

(iii) Evidence of current Pension Compliance certificate valid till 31st December, 2020.

(iv) Evidence of current Industrial Training Fund (ITF) compliance certificate valid till 31st December, 2020.

(v) Evidence of current Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) compliance certificate valid till 31st December, 2020.

(vi) Evidence of Registration with Kwara State Public Procurement Agency.

(vii) Company Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years (2018, 2019 and 2020).

(viii) Evidence of financial capability to execute the project by submission of reference letter from a reputable commercial Bank in Nigeria.

(ix) Evidence of ownership or Lease agreement as well as site verification of waste management equipment such as Compactors and Tippers (at least 2 waste management compactors and 4 tippers which capacity should not be less than 20 tonnes).

(x) Company’s profile with curriculum Vitae of key staff including their Academic and professional qualifications, to include Registered/Licensed Environmental Health Officer).

(xi) Verifiable documentary evidence of previous similar jobs executed in the last five (5) years including any of the following; Letters of Awards, Valuation Certificate, Job Completion Certificates, etc.

(2.0) SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Interested Firms/Companies are to submit two (2) bound of Expression of Interest (EOI) documents. The document should be submitted in sealed envelope and addressed to:

The Honourable Commissioner,
Ministry of Environment,
Ahmadu Bello Way,
Opposite Kwara State Police Headquarters, llorin.

And clearly marked with (the name of the contract and the lot applying for).

Furthermore, the reverse of each sealed envelope should bear the name and address of the Firm/Company and drop in the designated Tender Box located at:

The Honourable Commissioner,
Ministry of Environment,
Ahmadu Bello Way, Opposite Kwara State Police Headquarters,
Ilorin Enterprise, llorin.

Not later than 12noon of Friday, 3 December, 2021.

(3.0) OPENING OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
The EOI documents will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 12noon of Friday, 3 December, 2021 in the conference room of the Ministry

Please, note that the Ministry of Environment will not be held liable for misplaced or wrongly submitted EOI documents.

(4.0) GENERAL INFORMATION
(a) EOI must be In English Language and signed by an official authorized by the Firm;

(b) EOI submitted after the deadline for submission would be returned un-opened

(c) All costs will be borne by the Firms;

(d) Bidders can submit through Post (Courier Services);

(e) Interested Bidders may bid for more than 1 lot but not exceeding 2 tots

(f) Only shortlisted Firms will be contacted at a later date for collection of Tender Documents;

(g) The Kwara State Ministry of Environment is not bound to accept any bidder and reserves the right to annul the Procurement Process at any time without incurring liabilities in accordance with section 38 of the Kwara State Public Procurement law 2018, as amended.

SIGNED:
PASTOR ABRAHAM KOLA OJO
PERMANENT SECRETARY
KWARA STATE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT ILORIN

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