DEADLINE: 31ST MAY, 2022
FEDERAL INLAND REVENUE SERVICE (FIRS)
NO. 14 SOKODE CRESCENT, WUSE ZONE 5, ABUJA.
www.firs.gov.ng
INVITATION FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MULTI-STOREY OFFICE COMPLEX AT AGIDINGBI IKEJA LAGOS
(1) INTRODUCTION
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) of Nigeria is a Federal Government agency established by the FIRS establishment Act 2007, to administer all taxes on behalf of the Federation. Its vision is to deliver quality service to taxpayers in partnership with other stakeholders and make taxation the pivot of national development. Its mission is to operate an efficient and transparent tax system that optimizes tax revenue collection and voluntary tax compliance. As a follow up to the General Procurement Notice (GPN) published on FIRS Website, Federal Tender Journal, Leadership and This day newspapers of Monday March 21, 2022, the service in its bid to ensure operational efficiency through the provision of conducive working environment for its Staff and Taxpayers alike is desirous to construct an office building for its operation in Lagos, as provided in its approved 2022budget. The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) hereby invite Competent Building Construction Companies to Pre-qualify for the Construction of Multi-Storey Office Complex at Agidingbi ikeja Lagos.
(2) Scope of Works:
This project involves the construction of six (6)-Storey building to accommodate FIRS operations in Lagos Mainland East Coordination.
(3) Eligibility Requirements:
Prospective Contractors with requisite experience are expected to possess the following:
(a) Evidence of Certificate of the Company’s Registration/incorporation with the relevant authority (Corporate Affairs Commission), including form CAC1.1 or CAC2 and CAC7.
(b) Evidence of Company Income’s Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years valid till 31st December, 2022.
(c) Evidence of Pension Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2022.
(d) Evidence of Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2022.
(e) Evidence of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) compliance certificate valid till 31st December, 2022.
(f) Evidence of registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by submission of Interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring on 31st December, 2022, or valid certificate issued by BPP.
(g) Sworn affidavit disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committee of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) or Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) is a former or present Director, shareholder or has any pecuniary interest in the bidder and to confirm that all information presented in its bids are true and correct in all particulars.
(h) Company’s audited accounts for the last three (3) years – 2019, 2020 and 2021, evidencing average turnover of not less than N3Billion as reflected in the relevant Tax Clearance Certificate;
(i) Reference Letter from a reputable commercial bank indicating willingness to provide credit facility of not less than N3Billionfor the execution of the project when needed.
(j) Company’s profile with the CVs, academic/professional qualifications of key staff to be deployed for the project (i.e. ARCON, CORBON, QSRBN, COREN – Electrical; mechanical; Civil/Structure – (at least two (2) each) with not less than 5 years cognate experience.
(k) Designated project Manager of not less than 10 years professional experience (attach CV, academic/professional qualifications).
(l) Verifiable documentary evidence of building construction jobs executed by the company in the last ten (10) years(i.e. Letters of Awards and Job Completion Certificates; for ongoing projects- Valuation Certificates and Photographs of the projects).
(m) List of Plants/Equipment with proof of Ownership/Lease Agreement.
(n) Health, safety and environmental (HSE) policy and quality assurance and control policies.
(o) In line with executive order 001 of May 18th 2017, all bidders are to provide verifiable statement on the local content of the works to be done and materials to be supplied
(p) 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 CAC, Contact Address; Telephone Number; and e-mail address. The letter head paper must bear the Names and Nationalities of the Directors of the Company at the bottom of the page, duly signed by the authorized signatory.
(4) Not Eligible:
All Contractors who have defaulted on previous contract(s) awarded to them by FIRS/Federal Government.
(5) Submission of Pre-qualification Document:
Prospective bidders are to submit their prequalification documents for the project, two (2) hard copies, enclosed in a sealed envelope and clearly marked on the top left corner of the envelop as Prequalification Documents for “Construction of Multi-Storey Office Complex at Agidingbi Ikeja Lagos” and addressed to the undersigned. Furthermore, the reverse of each sealed envelope should bear the name and address of the bidder. The marked sealed envelope should be registered in the Office of the Director Procurement and drop in the designated Tender Box at the location stated below not later than 12:00noon, Tuesday, 31 May, 2022.
The Director Procurement Department,
Federal Inland Revenue Service,
Revenue House Annex 3,
14 Sokode Crescent,
Wuse Zone 5 Abuja.
(6) Opening of Prequalification Documents:
The prequalification documents will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 12:00 noon, Tuesday, 31 May, 2022, at the address stated in paragraph 5 above in the presence of the bidders or their representatives, Civil Society Organization(s) and the general public who choose to witness the opening. Please ensure that you sign the bid submission register in the office of the Director Procurement as stated in paragraph 5 above, as FIRS will not be liable for misplaced or wrongly submitted bids.
(7) General Information:
(a) For all enquiries, please contact us on 08074983355; Email: firsprocurement@firs.gov.ng;
(b) Bids must be in English Language and signed by an official authorised by the bidder.
(c) Bids submitted after the deadline for submission would be returned un-opened.
(d) All cost will be borne by the bidders.
(e) Only Pre-qualified bidders will be invited at a later date for collection of Tender documents, while the unsuccessful ones will be de-briefed.
(f) Attendees at the bid openings shall be required to wash hands, use hand sanitiser, wear mask and observe physical distancing. The Bids Opening will be covered by video recording and invitation link will be sent to bidders who chooses to join the bid opening online.
(8) Disclaimer:
(a) The Federal Inland Revenue Service reserves the right to verify claims made by any contractor.
(b) Tendering false documents is an offence and will lead to exclusion from the tendering process and prosecution.
(c) FIRS is not bound to awarding contracts to any tenderer and reserves the right to annul the Procurement process at any time without incurring any liabilities in line with section 28 of PPA2007.
SIGNED:
DIRECTOR PROCUREMENT
FOR: EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN FIRS
