The Kwara State Government has conducted the bid opening exercise for the procurement of infrastructure works for the Agricultural Transformation Centres (ATCs) under the Kwara State Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Project. The proposed ATCs, to be located in Olodan, Ifelodun LGA; Afon, Asa LGA; Gidan Magajiya, Baruten LGA; and Kinikini, Kaiama LGA, are designed... The post Kwara SAPZ: Govt Opens Bids For ATC Infrastructure Procurement appeared first on New Telegraph .
The Kwara State Government has conducted the bid opening exercise for the procurement of infrastructure works for the Agricultural Transformation Centres (ATCs) under the Kwara State Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Project.
The proposed ATCs, to be located in Olodan, Ifelodun LGA; Afon, Asa LGA; Gidan Magajiya, Baruten LGA; and Kinikini, Kaiama LGA, are designed to serve as aggregation and raw-material supply centres for the Agro-Industrial Hub (AIH) to be established in Malete, Moro LGA.
The infrastructure procurement is structured into two packages, with each package comprising three lots covering the four designated ATC locations across the state.
Speaking during the bid opening exercise, the State Project Coordinator, Engr. Dr. Busari Toyin Isiaka, described the exercise as an important requirement of the procurement process aimed at promoting transparency, fairness and accountability.
He emphasised that the procurement activities of the Kwara SAPZ Project are being conducted in strict compliance with the procurement framework and guidelines of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the SAPZ Programme.
Engr. Dr. Busari also commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his administration’s commitment to transparency, due process and accountability in public procurement.
According to him, the Kwara SAPZ Project would continue to adhere strictly to the applicable IsDB procurement guidelines and the standards of credibility and transparency upheld by the Kwara State Government.
The State Project Coordinator further commended the bidders and other participants for their orderly conduct during the exercise and assured them that the subsequent evaluation process would be handled professionally and fairly, in accordance with the prescribed procurement procedures.
“The bid opening process reinforces transparency and provides a sound foundation for a fair and competitive evaluation. It gives bidders confidence that the process is being conducted openly and that every responsive bid will be given due consideration in accordance with the applicable guidelines.
“Kwara SAPZ is committed to maintaining the highest standards of transparency, fairness and credibility throughout the procurement process. This commitment is equally supported by the Kwara State Government.
“Ultimately, our objective is to ensure effective delivery of the Agricultural Transformation Centres because they are critical components of the SAPZ Project and are expected to contribute significantly to agricultural productivity, value-chain development, job creation and the economic transformation of our communities.
“We appreciate the interest of all the bidders and commend their orderly and professional conduct during the exercise,” he said.
Also speaking, the Technical Assistant on Procurement to the National Programme Coordinator, Mr. Anthony Onyekweli, commended the bidders and other participants for their patience and participation, noting that the level of attendance demonstrated the importance attached to the procurement exercise.
He explained that the bid opening represents an initial stage of the procurement process and would be followed by a detailed evaluation of the bids in accordance with the applicable procedures.
He added that the relevant stages and documentation arising from the procurement process would be submitted to the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) for the necessary review and clearance in line with the Bank’s procurement requirements.
Commenting on the exercise, the Procurement Officer of Agro-Precise Ltd, Abase Zecharian, described the bid opening process as transparent, orderly and hitch-free. He commended the Kwara State Government and the Kwara SAPZ Project team for ensuring a credible exercise.
Other participants at the bid opening included the Consultancy Team Lead of Bentley Adams Nigeria Limited, Engr. Dr. Adekunle Olaoye; members of the Evaluation Team; and the Programme Manager, Centre for Community Development and Poverty Eradication (CCEPE), Engr. Tajudeen Yusuf, among other stakeholders.
The development marks another important step towards the establishment of the Agricultural Transformation Centres, which will serve as strategic linkages between farmers and producers across the participating communities and the proposed Agro-Industrial Hub in Malete.
End
Follow the story
