Invitation to Tender at the Rivers State Government

Rivers State Government is requesting for:

Title: Invitation to Tender for the Sale of Rivers State Government Owned Delta Hotels Situate at No 1-3 Harley Street, Old G.R.A Port Harcourt and its Catering Rest Houses Situate in Different Locations of the State

Preamble
The Rivers State Government through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry invites sealed bids for the sale of Rivers State owned Delta Hotels situate at No. 1-3 Harley Street, Old G.R.A. Port Harcourt and its eight (8) Catering Rest Houses situate in different locations in the State as follows:

• Catering Rest House, Ahoada Town
• Catering Rest House, Bori Town
• Catering Rest House, Degema Town
• Catering Rest House, Elele
• Catering Rest House, Nchia-Eleme
• Catering Rest House, Isiokpo
• Catering Rest House, Omoku
• Catering Rest House, Okehi

Description of the State's Delta Hotels and its Catering Rest Houses
Rivers State Delta Hotels:

• Delta Hotels is situate at No. 1-3 Harley Street, Old GRA, Port-Harcourt within the environment of Spar, Government House and RSUTH. It has a one storey building with over 12 rooms for lodging, 4 executive lodges, a multi=purpose hall, administration block, bar, restaurant, vast space outdoor events and parking, separate blocks for offices and a big separate block for catering training school.

Catering Rest Houses:

• Catering Rest House, Ahoada, situate in Ahoada East Local Government Area; was established in 1973, has over 25 rooms, executive lodge, bar and restaurant, parking lot and outdoor relaxation area.
• Catering Rest House, Bori Town in Khana LGA; was established in 1973, has over 24 rooms, an executive lodge, bar, restaurant, parking and outdoor relaxation area.
• Catering Rest House, Degema Town in Degema LGA; was established in 1973, has over 24 rooms, executive lodge, bar, restaurant, parking lot and outdoor relaxation area.
• Catering Rest House, Elele is situate in Elele Town in Ikwerre LGA of the State; was established in 1973, has over 24 rooms, executive lodge, bar, restaurant, parking lot and outdoor relaxation area.
• Catering Rest House, Nchia-Elemeis situate in Nchia Town in Eleme LGA; was established in 1973, has over 24 rooms, executive lodge, bar, restaurant, open space for parking lot and relaxation area.
• Catering Rest House, Isiokpo is situate in Isiokpo Town in Ikwerre LGA of the State; was established in 1973, has over 24 rooms, executive lodge, bar, restaurant, vast open space for parking lot and relaxation area.
• Catering Rest House, Omoku was also established in 1973, situate in Omoku Town in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA of the State; has over 25 rooms, executive lodge, bar, restaurant, an open space for parking lot and outdoor relaxation area.
• Catering Rest House, Okehi is situate in Okehi Town of Etche LGA, has over 24 rooms, executive lodge, bar, restaurant, vast space for parking and outdoor relaxation area.

Eligibility Criteria
Interested bidders are required to submit the following:

• Eventual winners of this bid must continue with the hospitality business for which these facilities were originally set up.
• Bidders can bid for one or more of the items on offer.
• Interested bidders and buyers must demonstrate their past and current investment in the hospitality business in order to ensure continuity, upgrade and justify the purpose of the State investment in the areas where they are currently located.
• Evidence of company registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission - Certification of Incorporation; Memorandum and articles of Association; CAC Forms Co7, CO2 or CAC Form 1.1 and other relevant documentation.
• Evidence of Tax registration number (TIN).
• Detailed Company profile with registered address: not P.O.BOX, or P.M.B, functional email, telephone numbers and point of contact for the organization
• The Company's Rivers State Development Levy receipts for three (3) consecutive years (year of tender inclusive) or intendment to pay.
• Evidence of payment of Company Tax and returns (tax clearance certificate) for the last three (3) years.
• Evidence of financial capability (a) Bank reference letter (6) Audited financial Returns/Statements for the last three (3) years.
• Anti-Corruption Policy
• All documents for submission must be transmitted with a covering/forwarding letter under the company's letter headed paper bearing the Registration Number (RC) as issued by CAC, Contact Address, Mobile Telephone Number, e-mail address and the Names of the Directors of the Company at the bottom of the page and shall be duly signed by an authorized officer of the Firm.

Application Closing Date
12:00 noon, 17th May, 2022.

Bid Opening
The Bid Box shall be opened immediately after the closing of submission deadline at noon (12:00 O'clock), 17th May, 2022 at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Conference Hall, 3 Floor, Block B, Rivers State Secretariat Complex, Port Harcourt, in the presence of bidders or their representatives. Officials of other government agencies and interested members of the general public are invited to witness the public bid opening exercise accordingly. This publication hereby serves as an invitation for the Bid Opening to all interested members of the public.

Collection of Tender Documents and Instruction to Prospective Bidders
All interested bidders are hereby invited to register and pick up tender documents from the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry Block B, 5th Floor (Room 34), Rivers State Secretariat Complex, Port Harcourt, Rivers State; Monday - Friday between 10:00am - 3:00pm. Phone No: 07038825674.

Inspection of Facilities
Bidders are strongly advised to visit on Mondays thru Fridays between 9:00am to 3:00pm and physically assess the site before tendering.

Submission of Documents
Completed Technical and Commercial Priced Bids are to be submitted in 3 Three Envelops in hard copies and soft copies (CDS) or Flash Drives, as stated below:

• Envelope no 1: Technical/Financial Capability Envelope - Clearly labeled Prequalification/Technical Bid Sealed with Company Seal and signed across seals point.
• Envelope no. 2: Commercial Envelope - clearly labeled Commercial Priced Bid Sealed with Company Seal and signed across seals point.
• Envelope 3: Larger Main Envelope - containing envelopes (1) and (2) above. sealed and signed across seals points, ensure tamper proofing. This Third envelope should bear the company name at the reverse sides while the project Name at the Top Right Hand Corner of the Envelope and addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Rivers State Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Complete biding documents should be addressed and deposited in the office of:
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Commerce and Industry,
Block B, 5th Floor (Room 34),
Rivers State Secretariat Complex,
Port Harcourt - Rivers State.

Further Information

• Ensure you sign the bid submission register at the point of submission as the Ministry will not be liable for misplaced bids.
• Late submission will be rejected and shall not be opened.
• The Ministry reserves the right to take final decision on any of the documents received in the bid.
• No representative or agent should bid for or on behalf of any Firm as the Ministry shall not discuss or deal with any third party.
• The Ministry reserves the right to verify and authenticate any claim in the tender documents. Prospective bidders should therefore include in their submissions necessary authority for verification
• All costs incurred in responding to this advert and bidding for the project shall be borne solely by the Bidders
• The Ministry shall not enter into any debate or discussion with any party with respect to the rejection of bid not conforming to the directives and accompanying documents.

Disclaimer
This advertisement shall not be construed as a commitment on the part of the Rivers State Ministry of Commerce and Industry to appoint any bidder nor shall it entitle any bidder to any claims arising from this bid and the Ministry shall be indemnified from any such claims.

N/B: This advertisement replaces the earlier advertisement published.