Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority
PMB 10-2185, Makurdi
Invitation for Pre-Qualification/Expression of Interest for the Execution of the Year 2012 Capital Projects
1.0 Introduction
The Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority, a Federal Government Parastatal under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, in continuation of its statutory function of undertaking comprehensive development of both surface and underground water resources for multipurpose uses and in order to boost food production by encouraging the active participation of farmers in irrigated agriculture, hereby invites suitably qualified and reputable companies, contractors and consultancy firms with proven competence and experience to apply for pre-qualification for the execution of any of its projects under the following categories:
Lot 1/12: Water Supply works
Lot 2/12: Water Supply consultancy
Lot 3/12: Irrigation and drainage works
Lot 4/12: General works
Lot 5/12: General goods
2.0 Eligibility Criteria
Bidders are to provide the following as minimum pre-qualification requirements for the project of their choice.
2.1 For Consultancy Services
a) Evidence of registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) by inclusion of certified true copy (CTC) of Certificate of Incorporation and Articles of Association
b) Last 3 years Tax Clearance Certificates (2009,2010 and 2011)
c) Evidence of Pension and Social Security Contribution and evidence of remittance of employee pension.
d) VAT Registration with evidence of remittances
e) Detailed Company Profile
f) Evidence of experience in at least five (5) jobs of similar nature and complexity executed within the last five years with verifiable letters of contract award and certificates of job completion
g) Evidence of financial capability/reference letter from a reputable bank
h) For Joint Ventures (JVs) include Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
g) Evidence of financial capability/reference letter from a reputable bank
h) For Joint Ventures (JVs) include Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
i) Evidence of Registration with professional bodies such as ARCON or COREN or ICCON and IPAN, etc
j) Full accounts details including SORT code.
k) Possession of satisfactory Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual
l) Having annual auditors’ report for the last 3 years (2009,2010 and 2011).
2.2 For Goods
a) Evidence of registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) by inclusion of certified true copy (CTC) of Certificate of Incorporation and Articles of Association
b) East 3 years Tax Clearance Certificates (2009,2010 and 2011)
c) Evidence of Pension and Social Security Contribution and evidence of remittance of employee pension.
d) VAT Registration with evidence of remittances
e) Detailed Company Profile
f) Evidence of experience in at least five (5) jobs of similar nature and complexity executed within the last five years with verifiable letters of contract award and certificates of job completion
g) Evidence of financial capability/reference letter from a reputable bank h) For Joint Ventures (JVs) include Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
i) Full accounts details including SORT code.
j) Possession of satisfactory Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual
k) Having annual auditors’ report for the last 3 years (2009,2010 and 2011)
2.3 For Works
a) Evidence of registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) by inclusion of certified true copy (CTC) of Certificate of Incorporation and Articles of Association
b) East 3 years Tax Clearance Certificates (2009,2010 and 2011)
c) Evidence of Pension and Social Security Contribution and evidence of remittance of employee pension.
d) VAT Registration with evidence of remittances
e) Detailed Company Profile
f) Evidence of experience in at least five (5) jobs of similar nature and complexity executed within the last five years with verifiable letters of contract award and certificates of job completion
g) Evidence of financial capability/reference letter from a reputable- bank
h) For Joint Ventures (JVs) include Memorandum of understanding (MOU)
i) Evidence of Registration with professional bodies such as ARCON or COREN or ICCON and IPAN, etc
j) Full accounts details including SORT code.
k) Possession of satisfactory Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual
l) Having annual auditors’report for the last 3 years (2009, 2010 and 2011)
m) Bidders are to provide evidence of ownership/lease of relevant consruction equipment.
3.0 Collection of Pre-qualification Documents/Expression of interest
3.1 Interested companies or Firms can collect standard Pre-qualification Documents from 12 noon and 21st May, 2012 from the office of:
The Managing Director
Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority
Km 10, Makurdi-Otitkpo Road
PM.B. 102185, Makurdi
Upon the presentation of evidence of payment of non-refundable tender fee of N10, 000.00 for Consultancy Projects, N30, 000.00 (thirty thousand naira) for goods and N40, 000.00 (forty thousand naira) for works projects into the Lower Benue Account as follows:
Account Name: LOWER BENUE RIVER BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Account Number: 05014770010002
Bank: UNITY BANK PLCMAKURDI.
3.2 All terms and conditions in the collected pre-qualification/expression of interest documents must be strictly adhered to.
4.0 Submission of Pre-Qualification Documents
4.1 Two copies of pre-qualification documents shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked “Pre-qualification/Expression of Interest for..(Lot) ” at the top right hand corner and addressed to:
The Managing Director
Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority
Km 10, Makurdi-Otukpo Road, P.M.B. 102185, Makurdi.
4.2 The closing date for the submission of pre-qualification bids is on or before 12.00noon on Tuesday 12th June, 2012.
4.3 Pre-qualification bids will be opened by 1.00pm at the conference hall of the Authority’s Headquarters, Makurdi on Tuesday 12lb June, 2012.
4.4 Only companies pre-qualified will be invited to participate in the next stage of bidding.
4.5 All inquiries should as the case may be, directed to Mallam Ahmed Abubakar (GSM: 08030764030), Head, Procurement Unit, in Room 29 of the Authority’s Headquarters, Makurdi.
5.0 Disclaimer and Conclusion
5.1 This announcement is published for information purposes only and does) not constitute an offer by Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority to transact with any party for the projects, nor does it constitute a commitment or obligation on the part of the Authority to procure concession services.
5.2 The Authority will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by any interested party (ies) in connection with any response to this invitation and or preparation or submission in response to an inquiry.
5.3 Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority pledges fair and equal treatment of all participants but is not bound to shortlist any bidder and reserves the right to annul the selection process at any time without incurring any liabilities.
SIGNED
MANAGEMENT
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