Invitation for Pre-Qualification and Tender for the Construction of Minna Stadium Complex

1.) Introduction
in line with the Niger State Government’s Vision of attainting the status of being among the 3 best economies in Nigeria by the year 2020, the State Government through Ministry of Sports Development is desirous of constructing a Modern Stadium Complex, referred to herein as “Minna Stadium Complex” to be located at RafinYashi, Maikunkele, Minna, Niger State.

In order to place the State at the centre stage of sports development nationally and internationally, the proposed Stadium Complex will provide the teaming youth of the State with all the deserving sports facilities and avenue for training and competition.

Therefore, the Niger State Ministry of Sports Development is inviting the underlisted contractors with experience in similar and like projects, whose selection are as detailed below, to participate in the proposed Minna Stadium Complex.

2.) Project Description
The proposed project of constructing Minna Stadium Complex comprises of the 15,000 capacity main bawl, 3,000 capacity indoor hail and 100 bed 3-star hotel as will be contained in the bidding documents.

3.) Procurement Method and Procedures

3.1 Procurement Method
Owing to the specialized nature of the project and advantages derivable therefore, the restrictive procurement method as stipulated by the Public Procurement Law (PPL) is adopted for this procurement process.

3.2 Selection of Invited Contractors
The invited contractors were selected on the basis of evidence of execution of projects of similar nature and character. The listed contracting firms meet the initial criteria of experience and expertise which the Niger State Government is optimistic will provide the needed value for public money in the execution of the Minna Stadium Complex in terms of economy, efficiency and effectiveness.
The invited contractors are underlisted below:

• Zhongda Group, Guangzhou city, PR China.
• Henan Province Constructive Group Co Ltd. Zhengzhou China.
• Guangxi Hydroeletric Construction, Bureau Guangxi, China
• Euracia Global Services Ltd, Utako FCT, Abuja
• Beijing Longanhuacheng Architectural Designing Co. Ltd. Beijing, China

4.) Bid Requirements
All Bidders are expected to be Local/International Firms with proven track records in construction o sports facilities.

4.1 Pre-Qualification Requirements
In order to pre-qualify, prospective firms MUST supply the following information:

• Proof of registration with Niger State Public Procurement Board (NSPPB)
• Company profile containing contact person, telephone number and email address
• Copy of CAC registration certificate
• Evidence of three (3) years tax clearance
• Evidence of three (3) years audited accounts

4.2 Technical and Financial Bid Requirements

• Evidence of tract record of successful construction works and development of sports facilities
• Evidence of financial capability from a reputable Bank
• Brochure showing physical tasks accomplished in relevant sectors
• Composition and profiles of management team showing qualification and years of experience in construction/ hospitality industries
• Work plan and methodology for undertaking the assignment
• A non-refundable bank-draft of tender fees of N1,000,000 (One Million Naira Only), payable to Niger State Ministry of Sports Development, Minna
• Completed bidding documents
• Any other additional information that may enhance the bidding process

4.3 Bid Security
A refundable Bank Draft of 2% of the contract sum shall be enclosed in the bid documents as bid security.

5.) Bidding Document Collection and Submission

5.1 Collection
The interested firms are requested to collect complete set of bidding documents from the Office of the Director Planning, Research and Documentation, Ministry of Sports Development, Ladikwali Road, Adjacent NTA, Minna.

5.2 Closing Date/Submission
The technical and financial bid proposals must be prepared as separate document as provided for in the instructions to bidders. The technical and financial proposals must be SEPARATELY packaged in sealed envelopes, clearly marked as “financial” and “Technical” as appropriate and put together in a single (bigger) envelope which should be marked, "Tender for the Proposed Construction of Minna Stadium Complex". AII bids should be submitted not later than 6 weeks from the date of this advert, which dosing date is on 31st March, 2013 by 12:00noon All bids shall be publicly opened on 1st April, 2013 at the Conference Hall of Niger State Sports Development, Minna in the presence of bidders and/or their representatives by 11.00 am.

All bids to be addressed and submitted to the Office of the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Sports Development LadiKwali Road Adjacent NTA, Minna.