National Metallurgical Development Centre (NMDC), Jos- Invitation To Tender/Expression Of Interest For 2021 Capital Projects

DEADLINE: 11TH OCTOBER, 2021 NATIONAL METALLURGICAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (NMDC), JOS PLOTS NO. BPG 179, PSG 390, ZARIA ROAD, P.M.B. 2116, JOS, NIGERIA INVITATION TO TENDER/EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR 2021 CAPITAL PROJECTS

(1) INTRODUCTION In compliance with the Public Procurement Act, 2007, the Centre hereby invites interested and reputable contractors with proven experience and competence to submit expression of interest and bids for the following projects:

SCOPE OF SERVICES/WORKS CATEGORY A: CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Lot C1 Research, Assessment and Evaluation of Local Coals for Domestic and Industrial Applications Lot C2 Development of Techniques for the Production of Non-Ferrous Metals (Lead, Zinc, &Tin) Lot C3 Development of Processes for Production of Ferro Alloys and Foundry Technology Lot C4 Technical Skill Acquisition for Youth (Male & Female) in Kano South Senatorial District, Kano State. Lot C5 Training of Unemployed persons on entrepreneurship in Machine Fabrication in Buruku LGA, Benue State

CATEGORY B: WORKS

Lot W6 Landscaping/Renovation of Laboratories. Lot W7 Construction of Drainage in BamBam Area of Balanga LGA, Gombe South Senatorial District. Lot W8 Construction of Access Bridge at Vandalam to connect Yolde Gubudo Ibn Mayo Belwa LGA, Adamawa State. Lot W9 Installation of Street Lights in Zawan, Plateau North Senatorial District, Plateau State.

(3) ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Prospective Bidders must possess the following requirements to be considered eligible for this procurement package.

(a) Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Form CAC 1.1 or CAC2 and CAC7. Business Name is also acceptable for Services;

(b) Evidence of Firm’s Tax Clearance Certificate (or Personal Income Tax Clearance Certificates of all the Partners in case of Business Name) for the last three (3) years valid till 31st December, 2021;

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

(d) 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);

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

(f) 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.

(g) Sworn Affidavit disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of the National Metallurgical Development Centre 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;

(h) Company’s Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years -2018, 2019 & 2020;

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

(i) 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.;

(j) Verifiable documentary evidence of at least three (3) similar jobs executed in the last five (5) years including Letters of Awards, Valuation Certificates, Job Completion Certificates and Photographs of the projects;

(k) Category B: List of Plants/Equipment with proof of Ownership/Lease;

(l) Category A: Evidence of Firm’s current registration with relevant regulatory professional body(ies);

(m) For Joint Venture/Partnership, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) should be provided (CAC, Tax Clearance Certificate, Pension Clearance Certificate, ITF Compliance Certificate, NSITF Clearance Certificate, IRR & Sworn Affidavit are compulsory for each JV partner)

(o) All documents for submission must be transmitted with a Covering/Forwarding letter under the Company/Firm’s Letter Head 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. 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 authorised officer of the firm.

(4) COLLECTION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS (CATEGORY B) Interested contractors are to obtain Standard Bidding Document (SBD) from the Procurement Unit, National Metallurgical Development Centre (NMDC), Jos on payment of a Non-Refundable fee of N10,000 only per LOT paid into the National Metallurgical Development Centre’s Remita Account in any reputable commercial bank in Nigeria. Firms interested in Services would not pay at this stage until after shortlisting.

(5) SUBMISSION OF BID DOCUMENTS (CATEGORY B) Completed Technical and Financial Bid (Two sets of hardcopies) shall be submitted in two (2) separate sealed envelopes. The two envelopes should be enclosed in a large envelope labelled “Technical and Financial Bid” with the project name and LOT number on the top right-hand corner with company’s name behind and addressed to the Director General/Chief Executive, NMDC, Jos. All documents must be submitted on or before 12:00 noon Monday, 8 November, 2021.

(6) SUBMISSION OF EOI (CATEGORY A) As per paragraph 5 above, except two hardcopies in One envelope, and submitted not later than 12:00 noon Monday, 11 October, 2021.

(7) OPENING OF EOI AND TECHNICAL BIDS The EOI and technical bids will be opened immediately after the deadlines for submission at 12:00 noon Monday, 11 October, 2021 and 12:00 noon Monday, 8 November, 2021, respectively, in the Centre’s Conference Hall, while the financial bids will be kept un-opened.

(8) GENERAL INFORMATION (a) Bids must be in English Language and signed by an official authorised by the bidder;

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

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

(d) All costs will be borne by the bidders;

(e) 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;

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

(g) Category A: Only shortlisted firms will be invited at a later date for collection of Request for Proposals;

(h) Category B: Only pre-qualified bidders at technical evaluation will be invited at a later date for virtual financial bids opening, while the financial bids of un-successful bidders will be returned un-opened; The National Metallurgical Development Centre 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: THE DIRECTOR GENERAL/CHIEF EXECUTIVE

National Metallurgical Development Centre (NMDC), Jos- Invitation To Tender/Expression Of Interest For 2021 Capital Projects

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