Request for Quotations for Courier / Bulk Haulage Services at the USAID Integrated Health Program (IHP) - Palladium Group

Palladium is a leading implementer of international development programs. Working in over 90 countries and across a broad range of sectors, we offer donor agencies a balance of global scale and in-house technical expertise. Aid is a critical component of our shared pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals, and we bring our knowledge of the private sector to bear in designing solutions that use aid to spark lasting social and economic development.

• The Vendors must demonstrate capacity, based upon technical expertise, management capability, and financial resources.
• Palladium intends to sign a Service Level Agreement (contract) with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

• The courier/bulk Haulage service company will provide regular mails, parcels, and bulk delivery services (national & international) on behalf of IHP
• The appointed service provider will be expected to assist with the delivery/distribution of regular mails, parcels, and bulk items on a weekly or monthly basis to different stakeholders, institutions, and individuals.
• Collect and deliver all regular/bulk mail from IHP designated locations; the authorized representative of the courier service will be required to furnish receipts of parcels and documents on completion of the job.
• The service provider will ensure that all parcels/documents are delivered to the intended recipient(s).
• Upon prompt and correct delivery, the service provider will ensure that the intended recipient indicates his/her full name, signature, and telephone number on the delivery note.
• The courier service provider will furnish proof of delivery on all types of mails to IHP with the required level of detail monthly.
• Payment will be made after the delivery of items and the issuance of invoices to IHP.
• Payment will be made on or before five working days after issuance of invoice and delivery note to IHP.
• Undelivered mails must be returned to IHP within five working days of returned delivery.
• Provide Insurance cover on mails, parcels, and bulk items.
• The potential vendor is also expected to temporarily provide warehouse the goods before delivery to the destination at no extra charge

• Certificate of Incorporation
• Company's Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three years or in the case of a new company, evidence of tax/VAT registration with the FIRS
• Indemnity insurance policy
• Valid courier license from NIPOST
• Sample of waybills, labels, bags, tags, envelopes, receipt, and registered trademark (if any)
• Audited Financial Statements for 2018, 2019, and 2020 (Showing minimum average annual turnover of N20 million for each year