FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS AND POVERTY REDUCTION (FMHAPR)
FEDERAL SECRETARIAT, PHASE I, ABUJA
INVITATION TO TENDER ON GOODS AND WORKS, EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EoI) ON CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERVENTION

1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction (FMHAPR) intends to execute intervention and appropriation projects. In compliance with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act, 2007 as amended, and other extant guidelines for the Award of contracts in the Federal Public Service, the Ministry wishes to invite experienced and competent Contractors, Suppliers and Service Providers to obtain Bidding documents for the execution of the projects.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORKS/ASSIGNMENTS
Details of the Scope of Works/Specifications and Assignments are contained in the Bid Documents. The projects were grouped into categories A to C. Bidders are therefore, requested to obtain bidding documents and submit EoI where applicable in respect of the categories chosen on the basis of the requirements listed in Sections 3.0, 4.0 and 9.0 of this publication. The projects are listed in the table below:

3.0 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

3.1 The Ministry, in compliance with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act, 2007 as amended and the Public Procurement Regulations for Works, Goods and Services, will carry out pre-qualification/short listing of companies/service providers that respond to this advertisement based on the following requirements:
a) Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation issued by Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Forms CAC1.1 or CAC2 and CAC7;
b) Evidence of Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) for the last three (3) years (2023, 2024 & 2025) valid till 31st December, 2026.
c) Evidence of current Pension Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2026;
d) Evidence of current Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2026;
e) Evidence of current Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2026;
f) Evidence of Registration on the BPP’s National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by submission of a valid Certificate of Registration or Interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring on 31st December, 2026; or valid Certificate issued by BPP;
g) Unaudited Company Audited Annual Report for the immediate past three (3) years (2023, 2024 & 2025);
h) For Joint Venture/Partnership, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) should be provided (CAC, TCC, Pension Compliance Certificate, ITF Compliance Certificate, NSITF Compliance Certificate, IRR & Sworn Affidavit are compulsory for each JV partner)
i) A Sworn Affidavit:
i. disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction (FMHAPR) 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;
ii. that no Partner/Director has been convicted in any country for criminal offences related to fraudulent or corrupt practices, or criminal misrepresentation or falsification of facts relating to any matter;
iii. that the company does not at the time of this bid have any existing loan or financial liability with a bank, other financial institutions or third party that is classified as doubtful, non-performing, bad or whose repayment portion has been outstanding for the last three months;

3.2 Local Content, Safety and Social Responsibility
a) Indicate the quantum of verifiable employment to be generated stating projected numbers and specialities for skilled (Professional) and unskilled (Non-professional) Manpower.
b) Submit verifiable key Management positions that are Nigerian National and the percentage of the company’s total work force that will be beneficial to youth empowerment and community development in Nigeria;
c) All bidders should include description of current Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) manuals and accident statistics for the past five (5) years; and
d) Submit a plan on how to give first consideration to services provided from within Nigeria, raw materials and manufactured goods of Nigerian origin in line with the requirements of Nigerian Content.
e) State the proposed social benefits to be accrued to the host communities where projects/services are domiciled.

4.0 PREQUALIFICATION/TECHNICAL/EXPRESSION OF INTEREST REQUIREMENTS
a) Bidders’ Experience Experience as a prime contractor on at least two (2) projects of similar nature and complexity within the last five (5) years (Copies of letters of Award / Certificates of completion to be attached)
b) Plant and Equipment Verifiable evidence of proof of ownership and/or lease of the construction equipment for category A;
c) Financial Capacity Reference Letter from reputable Commercial Bank in Nigeria, indicating willingness to provide credit facility for the execution of the project when needed;
d) Registration with Professional Bodies Evidence of Firm’s registration with relevant regulatory professional body(ies) e.g. NAICOM/Insurance, COREN/ QSRBN/ ARCON/ CORBON/ SURCON/Construction, NSCDC/Security, ESVARBON/Estate Surveying etc. where applicable.
e) Projects related to ICT Evidence of current registration/accreditation/membership with Computer Professionals Council of Nigeria, Nigerian Computer Society and National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA);
f) Manpower Key personnel with evidence of registration with Professional bodies like COREN, QSRBN, ARCON, SURCON, CORBON, TOPREC, NIESV, CIPSMN etc. for projects related to ICT: Evidence of relevant degree and Certification in ICT related courses.
g) Turnover (for Works only) Evidence of turnover of at least two times the bid price
h) Note that indigenous companies have an advantage in these categories.
i) Note that the documents should be arranged and submitted in the order as listed above and clearly separated by dividers and paginated.