The RFQ shall identify the information, materials, and requirements that a bidder must submit and demonstrate in their Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) in order to be evaluated for qualification in the Privatization opportunity. At a minimum, the RFQ shall require SOQs to contain:
a) Identification of the bidder and compliance with any bidding consortia requirements.
b) Composition of the bidder with constitutional documentation, for example: full identification of individuals and entities that make up the bidder; the role and responsibilities that each is to play within the bidding team and on the project (lead or non-lead, technical or financial, design, construction, or operations, etc.); which individuals have authority to make submissions in the process and/or engage with the Work Team; bidder individuals and entities' equity, non-equity, or other position within the bidding organization; corporate and organizational structure; shareholder status and/or membership interests; controls or conditions for changes in ownership; etc.
c) The legal status of the bidder and the bidding team.
d) Key bidder personnel that will be assigned to the project.
e) Evidence of the bidder's:
1. relevant experience and demonstrated capacity in the sector and/or on comparable projects, with references and reference contact information noted.
2. ability and capacity to undertake the current Privatization opportunity.
3. financial standing.
4. experience in Privatizations, financing, designing, constructing, owning, operating and/or maintaining, as applicable, comparable projects.
5. available equity and financing capacity.
6. financing approach on prior projects.
7. project development and innovation on prior projects, including remediation of social and environmental impacts.
8. understanding of public sector service and project needs and ability to interact and work with public sector entities.
9. ability to manage risks in all phases of a project and maintain quality of services and infrastructure.
The RFQ shall require bidders to submit a transmittal letter with their SOQ materials that contains a) a pledge to adhere to the RFQ and RFP process, b) representations and warranties as to the truth and veracity of the SOQ materials, and c) acknowledgement that the Kingdom will not reimburse bidder for any costs incurred in the preparation or submittal of an SOQ.
The RFQ shall require bidders and their bidding members to certify that they are free from conflicts of interest, bribery, conspiracy, fraud, misrepresentation and/or other criminal convictions, and applicable sanctions or restrictions for violations of the same.
Further acknowledgements or certifications may be added with the prior written consent of NCP.