The Science of Improving Lives
Invitation to Express Interest in the Renovation of an MDR-TB Laboratory
FHI Nigeria is the lead implementing partner in the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Global HIV/AIDS initiative Nigeria (GHAIN) project. GHAIN provides HIV/ AIDS and other services in Nigeria, and as part of the required infrastructure, GHAIN wishes to shortlist competent construction companies that will be invited to tender to provide services for the building renovation of Nigeria Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) Laboratory in Lagos, which is being supported by FHI Nigeria
Contract Scope
The scope of work will include:
1. Partial demolition and reconfiguration of an existing building,
2. Provision of HVAC for the provision of negative pressure within the laboratory, and
3. Reticulation of existing water system to the laboratory’s operational units.
Pre-Qualification Criteria
Interested companies are invited to submit the following documents:
1. Company profile, including contact details of key personnel;
2. Evidence of registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission;
3. Evidence of financial capability from a bank;
4. Three years tax clearance certificate;
5. Tax Identification Number (TIN);
6. Verifiable business address;
7. Evidence of technical partnership with an HVAC specialist organization and proof of negative pressure installations;
8. Documents showing the organization’s experience in similar projects, particularly capacity to manage a laboratory project, within the past five years; e.g. photos and other documents showing name of client, location, value, and completion dates, and same for current jobs at hand;
9. Documents showing the organization’s commitment to health, safety and environment (HSE) policy and plan; and
10. Documents showing how quality will be managed on site (procurement of materials, procedures, quality assurance, etc.)
Method of Application
All organizations applying should submit their sealed expression of interest labeled and marked “EOI – Renovation of NIMR MDR-TB Laboratory” to FHI Nigeria country office in Abuja on or before 5.00 p.m. March 4th 2011, and addressed to:
Associate Director (Procurement, Contracts and Grants)
Global HIV/AIDS Initiative Nigeria (GHAIN)
Family Health International
GODAB Plaza, Plot 1073-A1
J. S. Tarka Street, Garki Area 3
Abuja
NB: EOI applications should not be submitted by e-mail.
Applications will be thoroughly vetted by FHI Nigeria to assure capability for managing laboratory projects. Only successful applicants will be contacted to tender for the renovation work.
