University of Lagos. Nigeria
Invitation for Pre-qualification Exercise
Preamble
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) invites interested competent and reputable contractors to apply for the Pre-qualification exercise as a condition to participate in the bidding of the below listed projects and interested bidders are to submit all the required information as well as comply with all other requirements of Pre-qualification for the approved projects, in the University’s 2011 Internal Generated Revenue (IGR), Comprehensive details in respect of the projects are as follows:
Project Title and Contract Number:
A 2011 Internal Generated Revenue (IGR)
| S/N | Project Title | Contract Number | Non-refundable Pre-qualification fees |
| 1 | Construction of Faculty of Education Building | IGR/2011/01 | N50,000.00 |
| 2 | Construction of Block of Classrooms for International School | IGR/2011/02 | N25,000.00 |
B. Pre-Qualification Criteria
1. Compulsory and Mandatory Criteria:
i. Evidence of registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
ii. Company Audited Account for the last three years
iii. Evidence of Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years.
iv. A sworn affidavit indicating that all documents submitted are genuine and verifiable
v. A sworn affidavit that none of the Directors has been convicted in any country for any criminal offence, including fraud or financial impropriety
vi. A sworn affidavit indicating that no current staff of the University of Lagos is a former or present Director, shareholder or has any pecuniary interest in the company submitting bid.
Failure to provide any of B1 (i) (vi) above will automatically disqualify the bidder.
2. Other Criteria:
i. List and Source of Equipment
ii. Indication of Technical and Administrative surf strength, with academic professional qualifications and years of experience of key personnel available for the project.
iii. Bank reference from a reputable Bank.
iv. Evidence of relevant verifiable experience on similar works in Nigeria over the last five (5) years stating, cost and duration of execution letter of awards, completion certificates etc.
v. Evidence of VAT payment.
vi. Evidence of Social Responsibility in terms of Endowment, Sports or ETF contribution.
vii. Evidence of Payment at the UNILAG cash office of a Bank draft or certified cheque of required sum for each project and made payable to: The University of Lagos.
C. Collection of Pre-Qualification Documents:
The pre-qualification questionnaire for these projects shall be collected on presentation of the receipt issued at the Cash Office in respect of the pre-qualification, from the office of:
The Director,
Works & Physical Planning Department,
Commercial Road (Behind AP Petrol Station )
University of Lagos
Akoka-Yaba
Lagos.
D. Submission of Pre-Qualification Documents:
All the submissions for each of these projects should be sealed in an envelope, The envelope should be identified with the project reference number at the top left hand corner of the envelope, and marked “Confidential-Notice of Intent to pre-qualify as Contractor for….. (Please state the specific project)”, and delivered either by hand or courier service to reach the address stated below on or before 12 Noon, on 12th April 2011:
The Registrar
5th Floor, Senate House
University of Lagos
Akoka-Yaba
Lagos.
E. Opening:
There shall be a public opening of the Pre-Qualification submissions shortly after the closing date and the Representatives of ail the bidders and the general public are encouraged to attend to witness the exercise.
F. Important Note
Each Contractor shall be required to appear before Pre-qualification Committee and will be expected to bring the original copies of all the documents submitted for pre-qualification for examination.
2. Contractors should note that for the purposes of timely delivery of project and in pursuant of the University of Lagos policy of equity and fairness, a bidder may not be awarded more than one contract under the current exercise.
3. That by the submission of Pre-qualification documents, University of Lagos is neither committed nor obliged to award any contract to any contractor.
4. That this advertisement for invitation to Pre-qualification shall not be considered as a commitment on the part of the University, nor shall entitle any Contractor to make any claims whatsoever and/or seek any indemnity from the University of Lagos.
5. Only Contractors that have been Pre-qualified and found suitable will be invited to competitively tender for the projects.
Oluwarotimi O. A. Shodimu Esq.
Registrar & Secretary to Council
