Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET)
33, Pope John Paul II Street,
Off Gana Street, Maitama District, Abuja. Nigeria.
Invitation for Bids
Introduction
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) in fulfillment of its mandate to monitor weather, climate and provide early warning advisories; and in accordance with the 2007 Public procurement Act, invites interested and eligible contractors to tender for the execution of the following projects which are part of the 2012 Appropriation.
Package 1: Expansion and upgrade of Meteorological Archive and installation of Dehumidifier Facilities for Paper Preservation at Oshodi, Lagos State.
Package 2: Data Rescue for Automatic Weather Observation Station (AWOS)
Package 3: Procurement and installation of wide area network for NIMET weather stations nationwide.
Package 4: Procurement and installation of remote sensing and geographical information system (GIS).
Package 5: Rehabilitation, Remodeling and construction of regional meteorological training centre infrastructure, Lagos.
Package 6: Procurement and installation of Wi-Fi internet connectivity for the national weather forecasting and climate research centre, Abuja.
Package 7: Procurement and installation of computing centre infrastructure for national weather forecasting and climate research centre, Abuja.
Package 8: Fencing and landscaping of synoptic stations at Abakaliki and Yenagoa.
A. Note:
Interested and eligible bidders are to obtain further information and collect the bidding documents at the address given below from 10:00am to 4:00pm, Mondays to Fridays, except on public holidays.
B. Qualification Requirements
Interested bidders are expected to meet all requirements specified in the Bidding documents which include:
i. Evidence of incorporation in Nigeria (CAC forms CO2 and CO7).
ii. Submission of immediate past three years’ tax clearance certificate, (i.e. 2009, 2010, 2011).
iii. Immediate past three years’ audited accounts of the company (2009, 2010, and 2011).
iv. Evidence of registration and remittance of Value Added Tax (VAT).
v. Evidence of compliance with the relevant provisions of the Pensions Reform Act 2004.
vi. Company Profile
vii. Evidence of key professional staff with relevant experience and registration with relevant professional bodies.
viii. Evidence of compliance with ITF Act.
ix. Verifiable documentary evidence of similar jobs successfully executed within the last five years. Such evidence shall be in form of valid letters of award of contract, contract agreement and completion certificate or interim payment certificates, where such jobs are still in progress. Proven integrity of performed projects is added advantage.
x. In case of construction projects, verifiable evidence of availability through ownership and/or leasehold of appropriate equipment/machinery to be deployed for the execution of the project.
xi. Evidence of financial capability and availability of bank support if awarded the contract.
Please note that bankers’ letter merely stating that the applicant operates an account within- a turnover range is not an adequate evidence of financial capability. (Adhere to the format as contained in the Bidding Document.)
xii. For Equipment contracts, verifiable evidence of accreditation membership or affiliation with original equipment manufacturers is essential.
C. Collection of Bidding
A complete set of relevant documents in English language may be obtained from the address below on payment of a non-refundable fee of N30, 000.00 (Thirty Thousand Naira) only payable in cash to NIMET bank account. The documents will be collected on presentation of the receipt of payment (original and photocopy).
D. Submission of Bidding
Bids must be delivered in an envelope containing two separately sealed envelopes marked technical and financial bids to the address below on or before on Monday, 20th August 2012 by 12:00 noon. Bids will not be collected after this period. The name and mailing address of the bidder, including valid contact telephone number must be clearly marked on the envelopes and also in the contact address on letter of delivery.
E. Opening of Bids
Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of representatives of companies, who choose to be present at the Agency’s conference room on Monday 20th August 2012 by 2:00pm. This advertisement also serves as an invitation to all stakeholders and the general public to the bids opening.
F. Bid Security
All bids must be accompanied by a bid security of 2 per cent of the bid value.
G. Note: Bidders who DO NOT scale through the technical evaluation stage shall have their financial bid (s) returned unopened.
H. Enquiries
For Enquiries, please call
08037775161 (Head of Procurement) OR
08065434995 (Desk Officer-Documents)
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NB
This advertisement shall not be construed as a commitment on the part of NIMET nor shall it entitle responding contractors to seek any indemnity from NIMET by virtue of the contractors having responded to the advertisement.
NIMET reserves the right to verify claims made by any bidder.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency is not obliged to accept the lowest or any tender.
Signed
Director-General/CEO,
Nigerian Meteorological Agency,
33, Pope John Paul II Street,
Maitama, Abuja.
