Institute for Agricultural Research,
(Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development)
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Invitation for Pre-qualification of contractors/Suppliers for 2012 Capital Projects
The Institute for Agricultural Research, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria intends to execute capital projects under the 2012 Capital Appropriation. The management invites experienced and reputable contractors/suppliers to apply for pre-qualification in respect of the underlisted projects:
| Lot 1: | Improvement to infrastructural facilities at Agric, Research Station, Kano
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| Lot 2: | Improvement to infrastructural facilities and Rehabilitation of a Tractor at Irrigation Research Station, Kadawa
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| Lot 3: | Improvement to infrastructural facilities and upgrading of weather station at Irrigation Research Station, Talata Mafara.
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| Lot 4: | Supply of Office Equipment to Monitoring and Evaluation Unit
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| Lot 5: | Rehabilitation of Buildings at IAR Headquarters.
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| Lot 6: | Supply of Heavy duty Harrow, Mould Board Ridger and Rotary Slasher to Agric. Estate Unit.
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| Lot 7: | Supply and Installation of three Mini Ginneries and spare parts to Cotton Research Programme and Seed Production Unit.
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| Lot 8: | Supply of Assorted Fertilizers, Agro Chemicals and Laboratory Chemicals to Research Programmes.
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| Lot 9: | Improvement to infrastructural facilities and construction of Drainages at the IAR Headquarter
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| Lot 10: | Supply of Equipment to Agric Extension Unit
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| Lot 11: | Supply and Installation of Equipment for IAR Research Programmes
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2. Technical Bid:
The Pre-qualification documents should include:
| a) | Evidence of Incorporation/Registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). |
| b) | Current Company Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years (2009-2011). |
| c) | Company Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years (2009-2011)
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| d) | VAT Registration and Evidence of Remittances in the last three (3) years (2009-2011) |
| e) | Evidence of Remittance of Pension contribution fund for staff of the Company from reputable Pension Administrators as provided in section 16, Sub section 6(d) of the Public Procurement Act 2007 .
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| f) | Evidence of payment of Training Contribution to ITF for Staff of the Company as provided for by Section 6(1-3) of the Amended ITF Act 2011.
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| g) | Evidence of financial capability to execute the project i.e. 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.
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| h) | List of similar, verifiable and successfully executed projects or ongoing by the company with letters of award and completion certificates in the last five (5) years, Only letters of award and in trim certificate of payment should be attached for projects that are ongoing.
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| i) | List of managerial staff, key Technical Staff and Administrative staff of the company which should include names, CV’s and copies of certificate of each staff.
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| j) | List of equipment owned or lease-hold by the company relevant for smooth execution of the project. Evidence of ownership and pictures with company logo is an added advantage.
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| k) | Interested Bidders are not expected to pay for Expression of interest for Pre-qualifications
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3. Submission of Pre-qualification/Expression of Interest Documents:
The documents should be addressed to:
The Institute Secretary. Institute for Agricultural Research, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria and to be deposited in the designated tender box at the office of the Institute Secretary. The receipt of pre-qualification documents will close on 20th August 2012. All pre-qualification documents will be opened at 1:30 p.m. in the IAR Conference Hall in the presence of Bidders or their representatives.
4. Please Note:
| i) | Submission of Pre-qualification document to IAR/ABU, Zaria is neither a commitment nor an obligation to award any Contract to any Supplier/Contractor or Agent.
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| ii) | Advertisement for Invitation for Expression of interest for Pre-qualification should not be construed as commitment on the part of IAR/ABU, Zaria or shall it entitle Supplier/Contractor to make any claims whatsoever or seek an indemnity from IAR/ABU, Zaria.
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| iii) | Due diligence should be followed as all documents submitted would be verified. Past executed works and Supplier/Contractor offices may be visited.
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| iv) | Any discrepancies found would summarily disqualify the contractor. |
Signed
Institute Secretary
