Pre-Qualification of Contractors and Tender Bidding at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Division of Agricultural Colleges

Ahmadu Bello University Zaria

(Office of the Secretary)

Ref: DAC/SEC-72

Invitation for Pre-Qualification of Contractors and Tender Bidding

1. The Division of Agricultural Colleges, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria intends to execute projects under the Year 2008/2009 (merged) Education Trust Fund   Intervention. The Management invites experienced and reputable contractors to   apply for Pre-qualification and Tender Bidding in respect of these projects under the year 2008/2009 (MERGED) ETF Intervention. The proposed projects are:

LOT1: Construction and Installation of Feedmill at Kabba College of Agriculture.

LOT 2: Construction of Entrepreneurship Centre and Students Industrial Work Experience work.

Technical Bid:

The pre-qualification documents should include:

1. Evidence of Incorporation/Registration with Cooperate Affairs Commission (CAC).
2. Evidence of current Registration with Ahmadu Bello University and/or FWRB/ FME/FMH/FMWH in the relevant category C or D.
3. Company Current Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years (2007-2009).
4. Company Audited Account for the last three years (2007-2009) including annual turn-over.
5. VAT registration and evidence of remittances in the last three years (2007-2009) to be attached.
6. 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.
7. List of similar, verifiable and successfully executed projects or ongoing by the Company with letters of award and completion certificates, in the last five years 2005-2010. Only letters of award and interim certificate of payment should be attached for projects that are ongoing.
8. 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.
9. List of Equipment owned for on lease hold by the company relevant for smooth execution of the project. Evidence of ownership and pictures with company Logo is and added advantage.
10. Evidence of remittance of pension contribution fund for staff of the company from reputable pension Administrators as provided in section 16, subsection 6 (d) of the public procurement Act, 2007.
11. Any additional information that may enhance the bidder’s chance.

1. The Pre-qualification form and the tender documents which are available at the Estate Department A.B.U., Zaria, will be issued to each contractor upon presentation of a payment receipt after making the required payment of the non-refundable Tender processing fee of N10, 000.00 (ten thousand Naira only) to the Finance Officer, Division of Agricultural Colleges for this exercise  as follows:
2. Interested Bidders should note that they will be required to pay a non-refundable fee of N10, 000.00 (Ten thousand naira only) for pre-qualification.
3. And fifteen thousand Naira (N15, 000.00) only as tender processing fee for each Lot.

The completed Pre-qualification and bid documents must be in sealed envelope and the tittle of the project tendered for should be marked clearly. Photocopy of the payment receipt should be enclosed.

Submission for Prequalification/Tender Documents:

The pre-Qualification and bid documents should be addressed to:

The Secretary, Division of Agriculture Colleges, Ahmadu Bello University, Samaru – Zaria and to be deposited in the designated tender box at the office of the Secretary, DAC, ABU Zaria. The receipt of pre-qualification and bid documents will close on 21^st December, 2010. All bids will be opened at 12:30 pm the same day in the presence of bidders or their representatives at D.A.C Board A.B.U, Zaria.

1. Please Note:
2. Submission of pre-qualification documents to DAC/ABU Zaria is neither a commitment nor an obligates to award any contract to any contractor or agent.
3. Advertisement for invitation for expression of interest for pre-qualification and Tender Bidding should not be shall it entitle and contractor to make any claims whatsoever or seek and indemnity from DAC/ABU, Zaria.
4. Due diligence would be followed as all documents submitted would be verified,

past executed works and contractor offices, Plants and Equipment may be visited. Any discrepancies found would summarily disqualify the contractor.

Signed:

Management

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