Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Invitation for Pre-qualification of Contractors/Suppliers for the Year 2012 Capital Appropriation Projects in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
Applications are hereby invited from reputable and interested Contractors’ Suppliers with relevant cognate experience and good track record of performance for prequalification on year 2012 Capital Appropriation Projects in Ahmadu Bello University. Zaria. The projects are:
LOT 1: CONSTRUCTION AND FURNISHING OF250 SEATS LECTURE
THEATRE AUDITORIUM
LOT 2: CONSTRUCTION AND FURNISHING OF FACULTY BOARD ROOM AND PROFESSORIAL OFFICE ACCOMMODATION
LOT 3: CONSTRUCTION OF BLOCKS OF CLASSROOMS
LOT4: REHABILITATION OF ACADEMIC BUILDINGS
LOT 5: REHABILITATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDINGS
LOT 6: FURNISHING OF ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDINGS
Pre-qualification Criteria
The pre-qualification documents should include:-
(a) Evidence of Incorporation/Registration with Cooperate 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) certified by a chartered accountant/auditor.
(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 Staff 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 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 pre-qualification documents.
1. Submission of Pre-qualification Documents
Pre-qualification documents should be bound in wax –sealed envelope with “Pre-qualification as Contractor”, Lot and title of project written at the top right hand corner and addressed to The Registrar Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria should be hand delivered into the pre-qualification box in the Registrar’s office, 7th Floor Senate Building on or before 13th August, 2012 by 12 noon.
2. Opening of Pre-qualification Documents
Pre-qualification documents will be opened on 13th August 2012 at 1:30 pm at the ABU Samaru Zaria Assembly Hall near the Convocation Square.
Civil Society Organisations, Non-Governmental Organisations and all interested members of the public especially intending contractors are hereby invited.
3. Please Note
(a) Submissions of pre-qualification documents to ABU ZARIA are neither a commitment nor an obligation to award contract to any Contactor or his agent.
(b) Advertisement for Invitation to Pre-qualification should not be construed as a commitment on the part of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria nor shall it entitle any Contractor to make any claims whatsoever or seek any indemnity from ABU Zaria.
(c) 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.
Dr. Mohammed Isah Abbass
Registrar & Secretary to Council
