Nigerian Railway Corporation
Invitation for Pre-Qualification of Contractors for the Rehabilitation of the Rail Line from Zaria to Kaura Namoda
Introduction:-
In furtherance of the Federal Government’s Railway rehabilitation programme, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) invites interested and reputable Contractors with relevant and verifiable experience in Railway construction to apply for pre-qualification for consideration to tender for the rehabilitation of the rail line from Zaria to Kaura Namoda.
Description of the Project
The project involves Major Rehabilitation of the Nigerian Railway Corporation’s existing narrow gauge single line Rail line including the Bridges, Culverts and signaling from Zaria to Kaura Namoda. The estimated total length of work to be covered is 221 km.
Pre-Qualification Criteria
A requirement for pre-qualification is that the contractor must have a total annual turnover of at least (One Billion Naira) N1B in each of the last three years from activities relevant to civil engineering construction. In addition the contractor is required to submit the under mentioned documents:
- Valid Certificate of Incorporation.
- Profile of firm/consortium including ownership and organizational structure, and CVs of key personnel to be deployed to the assignment.
- Evidence of successful execution of major railway construction projects.
- Audited account for 3 years.
- Certified copy of last Annual Returns.
- Tax Clearance Certificate for last 3 years.
- Evidence of Value Added Tax Registration.
- Evidence of strong financial support from a first rate financial institution including readiness to provide contractor with a significant credit line in view of the size of the project.
- Evidence and list of equipment, source and location.
- Evidence of compliance with the Pensions Act.
- An affidavit sworn in any Magistrate/High Court to confirm authenticity of the above documents.
Submission of Pre-Qualification Documents
Three hard copies of the application and pre-qualification documents must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked “Pre-Qualification of Contractors for Zaria -Kaura Namoda Rail Line” and delivered either by hand or by registered mail to reach the address given below on or before 1:00pm on Monday, 6th September, 2010.
Applicants are invited to witness the opening of submissions at 2:00pm Monday 6th September, 2010 at the Corporations boardroom.
The Secretary,
Nigerian Railway Corporation (HQ),
P.M.B1037, Ebute Metta,
Lagos.
Signed:
Management
i humbly apply for the position of mechanical engineering