Invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI)/ Pre-Qualification for the Provision of Information Technology (IT) Solutions at Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)

Notional Youth Service

Directorate Headquarters, Abuja

Invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI)/ Pre-Qualification for the Provision of Information Technology (IT) Solutions

1.0     Introduction

The Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) hereby invites qualified and reputable IT solution providers with good track records for expression of interest for pre-qualification for the provision of information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure and software solutions to enhance its operations on a public Private Partnership.

2.0     Scope of Works

The functionalities of the proposed solutions should achieve the following objectives amongst others:

1. Handling online mobilization activities including registration of local   and   foreign  trained  Nigerian   graduates,   Corps Verification, Relocation, Remobilization, State Posting and Certification,
2. Provide the infrastructure to host the ICT system including seamless inter-connectivity amongst the NYSC DHQ, the State Secretariats   and   other   Stakeholders:   Corps   Producing Institutions, JAMB, NBTE, NUC, etc.
3. Maintenance and support of the IT Infrastructure and Software Solutions.
4. Entrench integrity/security in NYSC Operations.
5. Provide ICT solution for monitoring corps members on regular basis, payment of corps members and linking of Corps database with the Distress Call Centre.

3.0      Pre-Qualification +Requirements

Letters of intent should be accompanied by photocopies of:

1. Evidence   of  Company   Registration/Certificate   of Incorporation;
2. Coloured Photocopies of current Company Tax Clearance Certificate for the last (3) three years (2010-2012);
3. Coloured Photocopy of Vat registration Certificate and evidence of Vat Remittances;
4. Evidence of Verifiable similar jobs successfully executed;
5. Evidence of Financial capability from a reputable Bank;
6. Company’s Audited accounts for the last (3) years (2010-2012);
7. Evidence of registration with the Contributory Pension Scheme;
8. Evidence of payment of ITF Employer’s Contribution;
9. Comprehensive Company Profile with convincing proof of competence to undertake the jobs;
10. Evidence of similar projects handled in the past in relevant areas, including status of the projects;
11. Registration  with  computer  Professionals   (Registration Council of Nigeria) and other relevant professional bodies;
12. Evidence  of technical,   operational   and   managerial capabilities; and
13. Any other relevant document(s) that will place the company on a competitive advantage over others.

4.0     Submissions

Pre-qualification documents must be spirally bound and enclosed in an envelope clearly marked at the top left hand corner: “Pre-qualification for the provision of Information Technology (IT) solutions and infrastructure.

The Director General, National Youth Service Corps, Yakubu Gowon House, 416 Tigris Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street Maitama-Abuja and dropped in the Tenders Box at the NYSC Tenders Board Secretariat, Procurement Department, 3   Floor’ Wing ‘B’ Room 317, NYSC Directorate Headquarters, Yakubu Gowon House, Maitama-Abuja.

5.0     Closing Date

The closing date for the submission of the pre-qualification’ documents shall be on Monday 1^st July, 2013 at 11:00 am, while opening  of the  pre-qualification   documents   will   follow immediately on the same day, Monday, 1^st July, 2013 by 11:00am at the Conference Hall, 6^th floor, NYSC NDHQ, Abuja. All Contractors, Observers and Members of the General Public are invited to witness the Pre-qualification Exercises.

6.0     Tenders Opening

Tendering will be applied to only pre-qualified Contractors who will be issued bidding documents to prepare their bids. The closing date for the submission of all financial bids is Monday, 29^th July, 2013 at 11:00 am while opening of the financial bids will follow immediately on same day, Monday, 29^th July, 2013 by 12:00 noon at the Conference Hall, 6^th floor, NYSC NDHQ, Maitama-Abuja. All Bidders, Observers and the General Public are equally invited.

Please note that:

• Pre-qualified Contractors will be required to pay a non refundable tender fee of Twenty Thousand Naira (20,000.00) only in certified Bank Draft payable at the NYSC Accounts Department.
• Failure to fulfill any of the conditions in 3.0 (i-xiii) above shall render an application invalid for further consideration.
• The National Youth Service Corps shall reserve the absolute right of rejecting any document it considers doubtful.
• All CAC, VAT, PENCOM, ITF and Tax Clearance Certificates may be referred to the Security Agencies, Corporate Affairs Commission,   Federal   In-land   Revenue   Service   (FIRS), National  Pension  Commission,  Industrial  Training  Fund Headquarters and other relevant bodies for verification.

The advertisement shall not be construed as a commitment on the part of the National Service Corps, nor shall it entitle responding contractors to seek any indemnity from NYSC by virtue of such contractors having responded to this advertisement/invitation for pre-qualification.

Signed

Management

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