Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority
Ministry of Information & Communication Technology
BCC Bhaban, Agargon, Dhaka-1207
www.htpbd.org.bd
Memo No: 56.02.0000.006.18.038.13- Date: 07/11/2013
Request for Qualification (RFQ) For Establishment of Hi-Tech Park at Kaliakoir in Gazipur, Bangladesh on Design, Build, Finance, Own, Operate and Transfer (DBFOOT)
(International Competitive Bidder)
Applications containing RFQ are invited from:
Reputed Developers (either individually or as consortium), who have proven track record in
a) Developing and Operating Hi-Tech Parks (HTP) / IT Parks (ITP) / Software Technology Parks (STP) / Specialized Economic Zones (SEZ),
b) Developing part of a zone (s) of HTP/ITP/STP/SEZ projects under a master plan, commensurate with the size and nature of proposed Hi-Tech Park at Kaliakoir (KHTPA), Gazipur, Bangladesh.
Independent study done by (a) Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology and (b) Price Water House Coopers (PWC) on the feasibility of the Hi-Tech Park and their proposed design are available at : www.htpbd.org.bd . These documents are for reference only but the developer/entrepreneurs have liberty to fully design and build the park of its own innovative design, experience, knowledge and plan.
The intended Developer may submit their RFQ for single Block or have option to bid for any number of blocks. RFQ should be only for Block II-V described below.
Lot -1 / Block-I / 65 acres-Admin Building, Hospital, Rail Landing station, Security Shed, Fire Service, Water Pump & Sub-Station, Waste management Plant, School, Mosque, Bank, Post office, Training Centre, Gym, Central Parking, Recreation Area, Dormitory, Playground, Multi Tenanted-Building, Shopping Mall,Residential Area.Lot-2 / Block- II / 62 acres- Multi Tenant Building, Convention Centre and Hotel, Customs Infrastructure, Warehouse, Industrial Area.
Lot -3 / Block- III / 40 acres- Industrial Area, Water Pump, Sub Station
Lot-4 / Block-IV / 36 acres- Industrial Area, Helipad, Food-Courts, Water Pump, Sub- Station
Lot-5 / Block-V / 29 acres- Industrial Area, Water Treatment Plant, Sub-Station
Authority reserves the right on Block I and may allocate to the selected bidder(s)of the Blocks II-V on merit basis.
Objective:
The objective of the RFQ is look for interested and prospective Developer (s) for developing a Hi-Tech Park on DBFOOT for a predetermined concession period. Developer shall be focus for IT/IT Enabled Services, Bio-Technology, Electronics Design and Manufacturing companies at the Hi -Tech Park. Developers, who prima facie have technical and financial strength to undertake this project, respond to this RFQ.
Scope of Work:
The selected Park Developer will be responsible for the following:
i. Design, Build, Finance, Own, Operate the entire Hi-Tech Park.
ii. Block of the park and Transfer at the end of the predetermined period to Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority.
iii. Operate, Manage and maintain the facility for a predetermined concession Period.
iv. Collection of revenue such as rentals from commercial lease etc. for a predetermined concession period.
Note: The detailed parameters of the project will be elaborated at the RFP stage.
Physical Location and existing facilities at Kaliakoir Hi-Tech Park (KHTP)
KHTP is situated at Kaliakoir, Gazipur District besides Dhaka-Tangail expressway and total area of land at present 232 acres. This area is well demarcated by a boundary-wall, with easy transportation links and only 25 km north from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka. The Park also connected with the other parts of the country through rail, road and Air. KHTP has the following supportive infrastructure available:-
a. A 3 storied administrative building having 30,000sft floor spaces,
b. Utility connections including Power grid, Solar panel, gas and water supply.
c. Security of the Area
d. Telecommunication facilities with fiber optic cable laid to the site. and
e. Internal access road.
Minimum Eligibility Criteria:
Interested Developers either independently or developer with joint ventures/consortium who meet the following criteria may submit the RFQ.
Technical:
a) Experience in development of Hi-Tech Park/Software Technology Park/IT Parks/Special Economic Zone commensurate with the size and nature of proposed Hi-Tech Park.
b) Should have designed, build, financed, own and/or operating at least one HTP/ITP/STP/SIZ in the last three years.
c) Should have experience of 5 years or more in HTP/ITP/STP/SIZ operations.
d) In case of Joint Ventures (JV) / Consortium: the maximum number of partners/members will be limited within three.
Financial:
a) The financial solvency of the Developer should adequately be supported by documents. Three years audited financial statements (in case of JV/Consortium for each partner will be provided.
b) Should have gross revenues $1 (USD) million per annum from HTP/IT Park/STP/SIZ operations (excluding sale of assets) in the last three years evidenced in the financial statements should be incorporated.
c) Should have net worth of at least $15 (USD) million.
Note: It is further clarified here that aforesaid criteria is the minimum eligibility criteria and additional qualification filters may be introduced at RFQ Stage.
Submission of EOI:
The RFQ shall be accompanied with three years audited financial statements (in case of JV/Consortium; each partner to provide), evidence of experience, list of existing clients and reference letters, organizational details including certificate of incorporation, letter of association/JV agreement (if applicable) etc.
A meeting will be held on 20 November 2013 at 11:00 am in the conference room of Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority. Developer (s) may submit their RFQ to the office of the Managing Director, Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authrority, BCC Bhaban, 14-E/X Agargaon, Shere-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207 on or before 20 December 2013 by 3.00 pm.
The Authority reserves the right to accept or reject any application and to announce the process at any time, without any liability and assigning any reason thereof.
Managing Director
Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority