A memo and contract information available to ViewPointNigeria indicates that the Lalong administration has started putting modalities in place for the re-development of the comatose and abandoned Jos Main market.

The memo indicates that the Plateau State Government – through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is trying to engage reputable organisation, through Public Private Partnerships (PPP) to develop the moribund market.

The memo asks that reputable organisations wishing to bid for the contracts should submit by 28th January 2016 two copies of their Expression of Interests documents to the Ministry of commerce in Jos.

Below is a copy of the Memo:

GOVERNMENT OF PLATEAU STATE – PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION UNIT  MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRIES

PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP) PROJECT TRANSACTION ADVISORY SERVICES FOR THE RE-DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE JOS MAIN MARKET, TERMINUS, JOS.

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

1. INTRODUCTION
The Jos Main Market, Terminus, Jos is the commercial hub of the state capital. However, the market structure was extensively damaged by fire in February 2002. This unfortunate incident significantly reduced commercial activities to the barest minimum with its consequent negative impact on Government revenue and the citizen’s economic activities. The state Government intends to redevelop and enhance the market to promote economic activities.

1.2 The Plateau State Government, through the Project Implementation Unit, hereby invites experienced and reputable Transaction Advisers (TA) (firms/consortium) to express interest to provide broad range of Advisory Services for the preparation of an Outline Business Case (OBC) and Transaction Advisory Services for the Redevelopment of the Jos Main Market, Terminus, Jos through Public Private Partnership (PPP). In the case of a consortium, the consortium members must jointly identify one of the firms comprising the consortium as the Lead Transaction Adviser. The Lead Transaction Adviser will have the primary responsibility for liaising with the Project Delivering Team and for managing the consortium’s advisory inputs as a whole Firms comprising the consortium with specialized expertise in finance, legal and technical Transaction Adviser etc. International Advisers are encouraged to form partnerships with reputable Nigerian Consulting firms.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK
A detail overview of services to be provided by the TA shall include but not limited to the following:
2.1 PHASE 1: PREPARATION OF OUTLINE BUSINESS CASE (OBC)
The main objective of the OBC is to establish the Technical and Financial Viability of the redevelopment and enhancement of the Jos Main Market as a Public Private Partnership (PPP) Project. The Consultant drafting the OBC shall undertake the following:
1. Definition of project concept
2. Technical Scope i.e. description of all key technical parameters envisioned for the project
3. NEEDS Analysis
4. Cost Estimate
5. Preliminary assessment of the social and environmental impact of the project
6. Demand and revenue forecasting of the project
7. Review and analyze the legal and regulatory framework for engaging in PPP
8. Development of the Financial Model to carry out the initial PPP screening to determine suitability for PPP Outline Business Case

2.2 PHASE 2: PPP Procurement Phase
This phase of the assignment shall involve the preparation of FBC (Full Business Case) and Transaction Advisory Service to procure the Private Partner for the project. The task involved shall include but are not limited to the following:
1. PROJECT MANAGEMENT: i.e. design of the project work plan and time table, management of the advisory team
2. PPP assessment of existing policy context and strategic objectives
3. Current situation analysis- Conduct due diligence on current situation of the existing land assets and other related matters
4. PPP structuring-Advisory on key issues e.g. Concession terms, payment mechanism concession fees, risks allocation etc
5. Readiness for market assessment
6. Preparation of bidding documents, draft concession agreement etc and assisting during negotiation with one or more parties prior to PPP contract award.

3.0 PRE-QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
3.1 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
1. Certified true copy of certificate of incorporation of firm or as applicable
2. Certified true copy of tax clearance certificate for the last three (3) years (2012, 2013 and 2014)
3. Evidence of value added tax registration and remittance with tax identification number
4. Three(3) years (unabridged) company audited annual report (2012, 2013 and 2014) certified by a chartered Accountant/Auditor
5. Evidence of registration with PENCOM and remittance of pension deduction to Pension Fund Administrators (PFA) if applicable (Pension letter of compliance)
6. Evidence of compliance with the amended Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Act, 2011.

3.2 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Evidence of demonstrable international and local expertise as Transaction Advisors on PPP projects
2. Corporate profile of the firm and/or consultant indicating history, organizational structure, area of specialization, key competencies and resources
3. Key details of the consultants indicating experience and competencies that are relevant to the assignment including curriculum vitae, academic and professional qualifications (Please indicate) where available, evidence of membership of professional bodies
4. Certified true copies of particulars of directors- Form CAC7
5. Letter of reference from bankers
6. A sworn declaration that neither the consultant nor any of its management’s staff is a staff or director with any MDAs (Ministries, Departments and Agencies) of the Plateau State Government
7. In the event of a joint or consortium bid, a signed and independently the principal and subsidiary party (ies) in the Joint bid/consortium;
8. Original documents should be available for sighting on demand during or after opening of the prequalification document;
9. Payment of a non-refundable fee of N25,000 only, payable to Heritage bank account number: 6001190337 evidence of which must be attached to the EOI;

4.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
1. This request for expression of interest is not an invitation to bid;
2. All costs incurred in the preparation of and submission of expression of interest is borne entirely by applicants;
3. Late submission will not be accepted;
4. The Plateau State Government through the Project Implementation Unit, reserves the right to verify the authenticity and accuracy of claims made in the submission;
5. The Plateau State Government through the Project Implementation Unit, reserves the right to accept or reject any application for pre-qualification if deemed necessary to do so;
6. Failure to produce the requirements listed under 3.1 (MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS) will lead to automatic disqualification of the firm, company or consultant.
7. Upon receipt of EOI for prospective Transaction Adviser, The Plateau State Government through the Project Implementation Unit, shall evaluate the submissions and pre-qualify applicants.
8. Only shortlisted organizations will be invited to submit detailed Technical and Financial Proposals for which an RFP (Request for Proposal) would be issued.

5.0 SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST DOCUMENTS (EOI)
The Expression of Interest (EOI) should be in two (2) bound copies in a sealed envelope and submitted on or before 28 January, 2016, clearly marked “EOI for Procurement OF TRANSACTION ADVISER FOR THE RE-DEVELOPMENT OF JOS MAIN MARKET, TERMINUS, JOS UNDER PPP ARRANGEMENT and addressed to;
Project Implementation Unit,
c/o Ministry of Commerce and Industries,
P.M.B. 2045
J.D. Gomwalk Secretariat,
Jos, Plateau State.

6.0 ENQUIRIES
Interested consultants may obtain further information from the Project Implementation Unit, Ministry of Commerce and Industries, Jos during working hours 08.00am to 4.00pm, Mondays to Friday or by e-mail to piu.josmarket@gmail.com.

7.0 OPENING OF SUBMISSION
All Expression of Interest (EOI)received will be opened at 12noon on 29 January 2016 at Conference Room, Cabinet Office, JD Gomwalk Secretariat, Jos. Members of the public and interest firms or their representatives are invited to witness the opening exercise.

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Lalong puts motion in gear for re-development of Jos Main Market