Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
(Office of the Registrar and Secretary to Council)
Invitation to Pre-Qualification and Tender for Tetfund Special Intervention Projects in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
- The Management of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria hereby invites reputable and competent Contractors Suppliers to apply for Pre-Qualification and Tender in respect of the following year 2009 ETF special intervention projects:
Lot B4: Construction and Furnishing of 1000 Capacity Multi-Purpose Theatre.
Lot B1: Construction and Furnishing of Veterinary Teaching Hospital Complex, Tuberculosis Laboratory, Academic Staff Offices and Classrooms.
Lot C4: Supply of Furniture and Equipment for Proposed Classrooms and Offices for Department of Quantity Surveying.
Lot C10: Supply of Furniture and Computer Soft/Hardware for Proposed Computer Aided Design Studio for Faculty of Environmental
Design
Lot C5: Supply of Furniture and Equipment for Proposed Classrooms, Laboratories and Offices for Department of Geomatic
Engineering
Lot C3: Procurement of Laboratory Equipment for Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Lot C8: Procurement of Laboratory Equipment for Department of Chemistry
Lot C9: Procurement of ICT Equipment for lya Abubakar Computer Centreand Department of Mathematics
2. Technical Bid:
The pre-qualification documents should include:-
a. Evidence of Incorporation/Registration with Corperate Affairs Commission (CAC).
b. Company Current Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years (2009-2011).
c. Company Audited Account for the last three years (2009-2011) annual turn-over.
d. VAT registration and evidence of remittances in the last three years (2009-2011) to be attached.
e. Evidence of Financial capability to execute the project. Bank reference and a letter of credit facility from a reputable Commercial Bank with a commitment to provide loan facility for the execution of the contract if eventually won.
f. List of similar, verifiable and successfully executed projects or ongoing by the Company with letters of award and completion certificates, in the last four years 2008-2011 only. Letters of award and interim certificates of payment should be attached for projects that are ongoing.
g. List of Managerial, key Technical and Administrative Start of the Company which should include names, curriculum vitae and copies of certificates for each key staff.
h. List of Equipment owned or on lease hold by the company relevant for smooth execution of the project. Evidence of ownership and pictures with company Logo is an added advantage.
i. Evidence of remittance of pension contribution fund for staff of the company from reputable Pension Funds Administrators (PFA) as provided in section 16, subsection 6(d) of the Public Procurement Act, 2007.
j. Evidence of compliance with the provisions of the Industrial Training Fund amendment act as stipulated in section 6 (1 )-(3)
k. Evidence of community social responsibility (if any)
l. Original documents should be available for sighting on demand during or after the opening of prequalification documents
3. Tender documents which are available at the University’s Estate Department will be issued to each Contractor/Supplier upon presentation of a payment receipt after making the required payment of the non-refundable fee to the Ahmadu Bello University, Main Campus Cash Office for this exercise as follows:
(i) N40,000.00 (Forth Thousand Naira Only) as Tender fee for Lot “B4”, Lot “B1” and N 30,000.00 (Thirty Thousand Naira Only) for Lots C4,C10,C5,C3,C8 and C9.
Pls. Note
in view of the Above, all contractors who has made payments of N200,000.00 and N100,00 for LOTS B4 and Lots B1 respectively will have their balance refunded upon presentation of the payment receipt
(ii) Pre-qualification Documents attracts no fee.
4. Submission of Pre-Qualification/Tender Documents
The pre-qualification and tender documents should be bounded separately.
Pre-qualification documents should be bounded in wax-sealed envelope with “Pre-qualification as Contractor” written at the top left hand corner and Lot interested in clearly indicated.
Tender documents should also be bounded in wax-sealed envelope with Lot and title of project written at the top left hand corner. Photocopy of the payment receipt should be enclosed
All documents should be addressed to The Registrar Ahmadu Bello University Zaria and should be hand-delivered not later than 12 noon 30th July 2012 to:
The Registrar,
7th Floor, Senate Building Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
Please note that the Pre-qualification and Tender documents are to be deposited in different boxes as provided in the office of the Registrar
- 5. Opening of Pre-Qualification/Tender Documents
Pre-qualification documents will be opened on 30th July 2012 at l:30pm at the ABU Samaru Zaria Assembly Hall near the Convocation Square.
Only pre-qualified contractors/suppliers would have their tender announced at the tender opening which will take place on 13th August 2012, at 1:30pm at the ABU Samaru Zaria Assembly Hall.
Civil Society Organisations, Non-Governmental Organisations and all interested members of the public especially intending contractors are hereby invited.
6. Please Note
(a) All Suppliers that were pre-qualified in year 2010 for ETF/SIP Lot C projects and are still interested are advised to respond to this advertisement.
(b) Submissions of pre-qualification documents to ABU ZARIA is neither a commitment nor an obligation to award contract to any Contactor or his agent.
(c) Advertisement for Invitation for expression of interest for Pre-qualification and Tender Bidding should not be construed as a commitment on the part of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria or shall it entitle any Contractor to make any claims whatsoever or seek any indemnity from ABU Zaria.
(d) Due diligence would be followed as all documents submitted would be verified. Past executed works, contractors’ offices, Plants and Equipment may be visited for verification. Any discrepancies found would summarily disqualify the Contractor.
Signed:
Dr. Isah Mohammed Abbass
Registrar & Secretary to Council
