OFFICE OF THE HEAD OF CIVIL SERVICE OF THE FEDERATION (OHCSF)-
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FROM INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS FOR GROUP LIFE ASSURANCE TO COVER EMPLOYEES OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR 2021/2022
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
OFFICE OF THE HEAD OF CIVIL SERVICE OF THE FEDERATION (OHCSF)
FEDERAL SECRETARIAT COMPLEX, PHASE II, ABUJA
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FROM INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS FOR GROUP LIFE ASSURANCE TO COVER EMPLOYEES OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR 2021/2022
1. INTRODUCTION
The Federal Government of Nigeria wishes to invite interested Insurance companies to Bid for Group Life Assurance cover for Public Servants in compliance with the Pension Reform Act 2014 for the 2021/2022. The OHCSF hereby invites experienced and competent companies, to submit Expression of Interest in compliance with the Provisions of the Public Procurement Act 2007 for the implementation of the above as follows:
2. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Interested Companies are to submit the following documents:
i. Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Forms CAC2 and CAC7
ii. Evidence of Company’s Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years (Year (2017,2018 and 2019) valid till 31 December, 2020
iii. Evidence of License by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) valid till 31st December 2020,
iv. Evidence of claim settlements and outstanding claims in 2017, 2018 & 2019 on the Group Life Assurance cover of the OHCSF Scheme, a signed declaration by the Chief Executive Officer that the company settles and continues to settle all genuine claims promptly.
v. Evidence that the company has assets as stipulated in the Insurance Act 2003 and its (2018) published accounts for its life assurance business
vi. A certified true copy of its license or certification as an Insurer to transact life assurance business by NAICOM
vii. Evidence of current Pension Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2020,
viii. Evidence of current Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2020;
ix. Evidence of current Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Compliance Certificate validity 31st December, 2020,
x. Evidence of Registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors. Consultants and Service providers by submission of Interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring on 01/01/2020 or valid Certificate issued by Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP)
xi. Copies of the company’s published annual report and account for the last 3 years certified by NAICOM (2017, 2018 and 2019)
xii. Sworn Affidavit disclosing whether or not any Officers of the relevant Committees of the OHCSF or the Bureau of Public Procurement is a former or present Director, Shareholder or as any pecuniary interest in the bidder and to confirm that all information presented in its bid are true and correct in all particulars
xiii. Company’s Audited Accounts for the least three (3) years (2017, 2018 and 2019).
xiv. Evidence of financial capability by submission of reference letter from a reputable commercial bank in Nigeria their qualification.
xv. Company’s Portfolio with the Curriculum Vitae of 6 Top Management Staff with and Insurance working experience.
xvi. Must have a verifiable address in Abuja, FCT.
xvii. Current Reinsurance program and premium payment for the class of insurance. xvi.
xviii. Verifiable Documentary evidence of Group Life experience in at least three (3) different scheme executed in the last five (5) years; xix. Value addition to the policy will be an added advantage; and
xix. All documents for submission must be transmitted with a Covering/Forwarding Letter Company/Firm’s Letter Head Paper bearing among others, the Registration Number (RC) issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Contact Address, Telephone Number (preferably GSM No.), and e-mail Address. The Letterhead Paper must bear the Names and Nationalities of the Directors of the Company al the bottom of the page, duly signed authorized officer of the firm.
3. SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TENDER DOCUMENTS:
a. Interested companies are to submit one (1) bound Expression of Interest (EoI) document separated by dividers and arranged as indicated above. The documents should be submitted in a sealed envelope at the address below and clearly marked with the name “INSURANCE BID” An electronic copy of the submission is to be made through email to the address below. Furthermore, the reverse of each sealed envelope should have the Name and Address of the bidder and dropped in the designated Tender Box situate at Room 6023, 6 floor, Block B. Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase ii not later than 12 noon on Monday, 19 October, 2020.
b. All bidders must fill the bid submission Register while submitting their Expression of Interest in the Tender Box situate at the designated location as the OHCSF will not be held liable for misplaced or wrongly submitted bids. For further enquiries, please contact the Director Procurement on email procurement@ohcsf.gov.ng
c. All documents should be addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary (SWO)
Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF),
3rd Floor, Block A,
Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase
Shehu Shagari Way, Abuja.
Attention: Director Procurement
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