ONDO STATE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES

ONDO STATE FADAMA III COORDINATION OFFICE (OSFCO)

THIRD NATIONAL FADAMA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

CREDIT No. 4494 -UNI

NATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING (NCB)

INVITATION FOR BIDS

Date: 25TH NOVEMBER, 2009

IFB No: NFCO/WB/NCB/01 /2009

1. This Invitation for Bid follows the General Procurement Notice for the Project that appears in the Development Business, issue no. 637 of 3rd July, 2009.

2. The Federal Republic of Nigeria has received a Credit from the International Development Association (World Bank) in various currencies to finance the cost of the Third National Fadama Development Project (NFDP-III). It is intended that part of the proceeds of this Credit will be applied to eligible payments under the contract for the Procurement of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles.

3. The Ondo State Fadama III Coordination Office (OSFCO) now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the supply of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles.

Lot/ No	Items No	Descriptions	Quantity	Bid Security	Delivery Period	Delivery Location
1.	1.	4X4 Double Cabin Picks Ups	3 Nos	Not less than Three Percent (3%) of Bid Price	60 Days	Ondo State Fadama coordination Office, ADP Building, 88 Obafemi Awolowo Avenue, Alagbaka, Akure
2.	1	18 Seater Bus	1 No.	Not less than three percent (3%) of Bid Price	60 Days	Ondo State Fadama coordination Office, ADP Building, 88 Obafemi Awolowo Avenue, Alagbaka, Akure
3.	1	100CC Motorcycles	72 Nos	Not less than three percent (3%) of Bid Price	60 Days	Ondo State Fadama coordination Office, ADP Building, 88 Obafemi Awolowo Avenue, Alagbaka, Akure

4. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from and inspect the Bidding Documents at the Ondo State Fadama Coordination Office ADP Building, 88 Obefemi Awotowo Avenue, Alagbaka, Akure.

5. Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) a procedure specified in the World Bank Guidelines: Procurement Under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits, October. 2006. The bidding document will be collected by the representative of the bidder or sent by courier services on request.

6. Complete set of Bidding Document may be purchased by interested bidders on the submission of a written application to the above and upon payment of a non refundable fee of Ten Thousand Naira Only (N10.000.00) or Its equivalent In a freely convertible currency.

7. Bids must be delivered to the above office on or before 12 Noon on 29th December, 2009 and must be accompanied by a security of not less than 3% of Bid Price

8. Bids will be opened in the presence of bidders representative who choose to attend on 29^th December, 2009 by 12 Noon, at the address in paragraph 4 above.

Signed

State Project Coordinator

Ondo State Fadama Coordinating Office

ADP, building, 88 Obafemi Awolowo Avenue

Alagba Akure.

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Universal Service Provision Fund

7^TH FLOOR, NIGERIAN COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION BUILDING

PLOT 423, AGUIYI IRONSI STREET, MAITAMA-ABUJA

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

e-Agriculture

The Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF) has provided funds in the 2009 Appropriation for Consultancy to facilitate Connectivity for Development (C4D) Programmes which it intends to deliver by harnessing the enormous capabilities of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) that would assist the country meet the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) targets. This is in line with global acknowledgment of ICT as a means for fighting poverty, especially in developing economies like Nigeria.

CONSULTANCY OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE OF WORK

Two of the Seven Point Agenda- point 2: Food Security has emphasis on the development of modern technology that will result in massive domestic and commercial outputs and technological transfer to farmers. Point 3: Wealth Creation is focused on the diversification of the economy especially to agriculture. It is on the above platform that the USPF requests for Expression of Interest (EOI) to address the:

· Project Concept Note (PCN)

· Project Information Document (PID)

· Project Implementation Framework (PIF)

These documents shall explicitly state the following

i. The Project Objectives

ii. Project Outputs

iii. Description of Work to be done

iv. Output indicators to use for monitoring

v. Beneficiaries & Expected Impact

The Consultant shall be expected to liaise with the beneficiaries/stakeholders and incorporate suggestions on the Project Information Document (PID).

TENDER DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS AND DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION

Qualified companies wishing to respond to this Request for Expression of Interest must submit to the USP Secretariat two hardcopies of their proposals containing:

i. Basic Corporate formation including expertise to deliver on the projects.

ii. Estimated duration for the consultancy as well as the project i.e. timelines for the work to be out in meeting any agreed Project outputs

iii. Draft of the Project Outputs

iv. Measurable indicators and Mechanism for verifying the indicators

v. The Consultancy fee as well as an estimate on the cost for delivering on the project objectives

MINIMUM CONSULTANT PROFILE

The Consultant shall be required to demonstrate the following competencies:

a. An understanding of the ICT industry as well as the agriculture industry in Nigeria or Worldwide

b. e-Agric deployment models and methodology

c. Experience with e-Agriculture services including sustainability issues, with proof of previous projects experience

d. Capacity for human resource development in the areas of use and maintenance of agricultural equipment that, are ICT-enabled etc

e. Understanding of the current state of infrastructure within our agricultural institutions as well as a fair understanding of the distribution of the various professionals within each state

f. Relevant technical and national deployment potential while referencing similar projects done

g. Any other relevant information that would support your company’s proposal.

Please note that only shortlisted companies would be contacted and selection will be in accordance with the provision of the 2007 public Procurement Act.

Expression of Interest for e-Agriculture should be clearly marked USP/EOI/e-AGRIC/09 and addressed to:

The Secretary

Universal Service Provision Fund USP Secretariat

Nigerian Communications Commission

423 Aguiyi Ironsi Street,

Maitama-Abuja

The proposal must be delivered to the USPF office on or before 3:00 pm on

November 27, 2009.

For further clarification on the EOI, please call Efosa Idehen on 094617069

Signed; Funso Fayomi Esq.

Secretary.

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Invitation for Bids (IFB)

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA

IFAD – CBNRMP STATE PROGRAMME SUPPORT OFFICE, AKURE

Issued Date: 21^st October, 2009

IFAD Loan No: 598-NG

PROCUREMENT OF VEHIVLES

IFB No: SPSO/IFAD/NCB/001/2009

1. This Invitation for Bids follows the General Procurement Notice for this Project that appeared in Development Business, Issue no. WB 3201-688/06.

2. The Federal Government of Nigeria has received a loan from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) toward the cost of Community Based Natural Resources Management Programme (CBNRMP), and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this loan to payments under contract for the procurement of Vehicles.

3. The Community Based Natural Resources Management Programme (CBNRMP) now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the Procurement of the following:

LOT	ITEM	DESCRIPTION	BID SECURITY	QTY	BID VALIDITY	DELIVERY PERIOD
1	1	Fully equipped 4WD Double Cabin Pick Up	At least 2.5% of bid price	10	90 days	Within 90 days

4. Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding (NCB), a procedure specified in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits, and is open to all bidders from eligible source countries as defined in the Guidelines.

5. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from the State Programme Officer, IFAD-Community Based Natural Resources Management Programme, State Programme Support Office, Akure and inspect the bidding documents at the address given below, between the hours of 10.00 am to 4.00pm Mondays to Fridays, except on public holidays.

The State Programme Officer,

IFAD/FGN Community Based Natural Resources Management Programme

Ondo State Programme Support Office,

Conference Room

Ministry of Agriculture

A.D.P Premises

Ground Floor

Alagbaka

Akure

Country: Nigeria

GSM: 08037288978, 08054624512

E-mail: ondocbnrmp@yahoo.com

6. A complete set of Bidding Documents in English may be purchased by interested bidders on the submission of a written Application to the address below and upon payment of a non refundable fee N15, 000.00 (fifteen Thousand Naira only). The method of payment will be Cash or certified Bank Draft in Favour of IFAD Community Based Natural Resources Management Programme, Akure.

The Bidding Documents will be collected by the representative of the Bidder or by courier services on request.

7. Bids must be delivered to the address below at or before 10:00am local time on Tuesday 24^th November 2009. (Late bids will be rejected) bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives, who choose to attend in person at the address below on 24^th November 2009 at 10:00am local time. All bids must be accompanied by a bid Security of at least 2.5% of bid price in local currency or an equivalent amount in a freely convertible currency.

8. The address referred to above is:

The State Programme Officer,

IFAD/FGN Community Based Natural Resources Management

Programme,

Ondo State Programme Support Office,

Conference Room

Ministry of Agriculture

A.D.P Premises

Ground Floor

Alagbaka

Akure

Country: Nigeria

GSM: 08037288978, 08054624512

E-mail: ondocbnrmp@yahoo.com

Signed

State Programme Officer

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FEDERAL MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND WATER RESOURCES ABUJA

INVITATION FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION

1.0 INTRODUCTION

In line with the Federal Government’s Policy on Food Security, the Federal Ministry of agriculture and Water Resources is embarking on a National Soil Survey Project covering agriculture lands nationwide. The Proposed National Soil Survey will improve and update the current information on the Nation’s soils. The Project when executed will provide an essential tool for improved Agricultural Land Management and increased Agricultural Output.

2.0. SERVICES REQUIRED

The Ministry therefore invites Tenders for Pre-Qualification from suitable companies for the following:

Lot 1. Procurement of Four Wheel Drive (Double Cabin Pick-U p) Project Vehicles

Lot 2. Acquisition of up to 20,000 (twenty thousand) Soil Samples

Lot 3. Analysis of at least 10 Parameters for up to 20.000 (twenty thousand) Soil Samples

Lot 4. Upgrading and Equipping of Designated NARIS/FCA Laboratories

Lot 5. Consultancy and Project Management for the National Soft Survey Project

Up to 10 (sub) lots of 20,000 (twenty thousand) samples each available

3.0 INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED

The following information should be included in the Pre-Qualification Submission

i. Company Profile including CVs of key personnel;

ii. Certificate of Incorporation;

iii. Tax Clearance Certificate,

iv. Vat Registration Certificate

v. Evidence of Registration of the company and key Personnel with the appropriate professional bodies

vi. Verifiable evidence of experience in the execution of similar jobs;

vii. Any other information that will enhance the pre-qualification of the company

4.0 SUBMISSION OF PRE-QUALIFICATION DOCUMENTS

Pre-Qualification Document are to be submitted in a sealed envelope marked at the right hand corner with the appropriate lot number and description addressed to:

The Honourable Minister

Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources,

Area II. Garki,

Pre-Qualification Documents are to be submitted to the office of The Secretary, Ministerial Tenders Board at Area II, Garki, Abuja not later than 12 00 noon on Monday the 2^nd of November 2009. Only pre-qualified companies will be contacted to submit Technical and Financial Bids for the tender.

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INVITATION FOR BIDS

Date: 19^th October, 2009

Loan No: 2100150007117

IFB NO: AfDB-CBARDP/NCB/002/09

1. The Federal Republic of Nigeria has received a loan from the African Development Bank in various currencies to finance the cost of the Community – based Agriculture & rural Development Project (AfDB-CBARDP). It is intended that part of the proceeds of this loan will be applied to eligible payments under the contract for the Procurement of Media vehicles.

2. The AfDB-CBARDP Project Support Office (PSO) now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the supply of Media Vehicles, as

Lot	Description	Quantity	Delivery Date	Delivery Location
A	Media Vehicles	5	60 days	AfDB-CBARDP Project Support Office, NFRA North East Zonal Office, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources Ahmadu Bello way, Bauchi, Bauchi State

3. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from and inspect the Bidding Documents at the Community Based Agriculture & Rural Development Project (AfDB-CBARDP) Project Support Office (PSO), NFRA North-East Zonal office, Ahmadu Bello Way, P.M.B. 0224 Bauchi, Bauchi State – Nigeria

4. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested bidders on the submission of a written application to the above and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Twenty Thousand Naira (20, 000.00) only

5. Bids must be delivered to the above office on or before 12:00 Noon, 18^th November, 2009 and must be accompanied by a bid security of 3% of Bid Price.

6. Bids will be opened in the presence of Bidders representatives who choose to attend on 18^th November, 2009, at 1:00PM in the Conference Hall of Project Support office (PSO) NFRA North-East Zonal Office, Ahmadu Bello way, P.M.B. 0114 Bauchi, Bauchi State – Nigeria. Late Bids will be rejected.

Signed:

Ibrahim Muhammad Arabi

Project Desk Officer

Tel: 234-77-546763, Fax: 234-77-546807

Email; afdbpso@gmail.com, afdb_pso@yahoo.com

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