Industrial Training Fund
Invitation for Pre-Qualif1cation of Contractors /Suppliers/ Consultants for the 2013 Budget Implementation of the Fund
1.0 Introduction
The Industrial Training Fund (I.T.F.), a foremost training institution with a wide network of Offices within the nation seeks to engage the services of interested Suppliers/Contractors/Consultants with cognate experience in areas specified in 2.0 below for implementation of its 2013 Budget.
2.0 Areas for Pre-Qualification
Interested Suppliers/Contractors/Consultants are required to indicate interest in any of the following areas:
i) Supply of ICT Equipment, Accessories and Software.
ii) Supply of Office Furniture and Fittings
iii) Supply of Office Machines and Equipment
iv) Supply and Installation of Workshop Tools and Equipment
v) Supply of Project and Utility Vehicles
vi) Supply of Training Programme Equipment
vii) Construction of Office Buildings and Landscaping
viii) Renovation of existing structures
ix) Consultancy Services in Architecture, Quantity Surveying,
Mechanical and Electrical, Structural/Civil Engineering, Estate Surveying and ICT.
3.0 Pre-Qualification Requirements
Interested Contractors/Suppliers/Consultants are required to submit their applications along with the following documents:
a) Evidence of Incorporation/Registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
b) For Limited Liability Companies, Memorandum and Article of Association.
c) Evidence of Tax Clearance for the last three (3) years (2010 – 2012).
d) Evidence of VAT Registration and Remittances for the past three (3)years(2010-2012).
e) Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years (2010 – 2012).
f) Company Profile which should include (1) Names of current Directors as registered with CAC (2) Names, Qualifications and Experience of key Personnel and (3) List of verifiable Projects successfully executed in the immediate past three years
g) Current Bank Reference and Statement of Account for the last
12 months, h) Certificate of Compliance with Pension Reforms Act. 2004, issued by the Pensions Commission.
i) Certificate of Compliance with Section 6(1) – (3) of the Industrial Training Fund Amendment Act, 2011
j) For Consultancy Services, in addition to above requirements. the firm is expected to show evidence of “Certificate of Practice” from relevant Professional Body and up-to-date payment of Dues, k) A sworn affidavit indicating that:
- None of the Directors of the Company has been convicted in any court from any criminal offence including fraud and financial impropriety.
- No Officer of the Industrial Training Fund is a former or present Director, Shareholder or has any pecuniary interest in the company.
- The Company is not in receivership, insolvent or bankrupt.
4.0 Submission of Pre-Qualification Documents
Documents for Pre-qualification shall be submitted in sealed envelope, addressed to the Director-General/Chief Executive. Industrial Training Fund, Jos and marked boldly at the right hand corner “PRE-QUALIFICATION DOCUMENT” and dropped in the Tenders Box at the Headquarters Complex Reception. Jos on or before 12:00 noon Thursday 4th April, 2013.
5.0 Opening of Pre-Qualification Documents
Pre-qualification documents shall be publicly opened by 12:30 p.m. on the 4ln April, 2013. Representatives of bidding Companies by this Advertisement are invited to attend to witness the Bid opening.
6.0 Note:
1) Late Submission will be rejected .
2) Pre-qualification application should be very clear about the bidder’s area of competence and interest.
3) This invitation for Pre-qualification shall not be construed to be commitment on the part of the Fund, for contract award nor shall it entitle the Tenderer to make any claims whatever and seek indemnity from the Fund by virtue of having responded to this advertisement.
Signed
Director-General/Chief Executive
