Agricultural and Rural Management
Training Institute (ARMTI)
KM 18, Ilorin – Ajase-Ipo Road, P.M.B 1343, Ilorin, Kwara State
Website: http://www.armti.org
Invitation for Technical and Financial
Tenders/Expression of Interest for the Execution of 2013 Capital Project
1.0 Introduction
The Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI) Ilorin, was established in 1980 by the Federal Government with a loan from the World bank to bridge the need to development in the Agric and Rural Sector of the economics. Institute became a parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Rural Development with the promulgation of Decree No 37 of December 31, 1984, now Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI) Act Cap 11 Vol. 1 Law of the Federation of Nigeria, 1990
2.0 Project Description
2.1 Consultancy Services
Reputable and Experienced Consulting Firms to submit Technical and Financial Proposal in response to the Request for Proposal for Consultancy Services for the following projects-
2.1.1 Training of Youth and Women in Cassava Processing in Ezi-Ukwu, Abia State.
2.1.2 Youth and Women Empowerment in Abuga, Kogi State.
2.1.3 Youth and Women Empowerment Scheme in Ekiti and Oke-Ero LGAs, Kwara State.
2.1.4. Training and Skill Development for Agricultural Product Export Centre in Ebira Muslim Community, Okengwe, Kogi State.
2.1.5. Agricultural and Rural Management Training of Youth in Irepodun LGA. Kwara State.
2.1.6. Action Research into Women and Youth Employment Potentials in Adapting Agricultural Value Chain Approach in Kogi State.
2.1.7. Training on Poultry farm at Ibom Baraki, Abia State.
2.1.8. Youth and Women Empowerment Programmes, Ihuowo, Rivers State.
2.1.9. Local/International individual Training Consultants for TOT for Value Chain Facilitators.
2.2 GOODS
2.2.1. Procurement, Installation and Commissioning of 6 units of Cassava Processing Machines in Ezi-Ukwu, Abia State.
2.2.2 Procurement of 420 no Pumping Machines for Dry Season Farming
3.0 Tender Requirements
The following are the qualifications required to be satisfied by the Consulting firms and Contractors:
- Evidence of Registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) by inclusion of certificate of incorporation and Article of Association,
- Current Tax Clearance Certificate and Tax Identification Number,
- Detailed Company profile,
- Evidence of experience in at least five jobs of similar nature and complexity executed within the last five years with verifiable letters of contract award and certificate of Job completion.
- Evidence of Financial Capability reference letter from a reputable bank,
- For joint ventures, include memorandum of understanding (MOD),
- Evidence of registration with relevant Professional bodies,
- Evidence of strict compliance with the provisions of Pension Reform Act 2004.
- VAT registration with evidence of remittance,
- Three (3) years Audited Accounts showing dearly adequate turnover for the category of job.
4.0 Collection Of tender Documents
4.1 Consultancy Services
Qualified consulting firms are to download the Terms of Reference from the Institute’s website, www.armti.org.
4.2 Goods
Qualified companies are to collect tender document at the Institute’s Headquarters or Regional office, No 41 David Ejoor Crescent, Adisa Estate, Abuja upon presentation of evidence of payment of Non-refundable tender fee of Ten Thousand Naira (N10,000.00).
5.0 Submission of Bid
5.1 Completed Technical and Financial bids shall be submitted in two separate envelopes marked “Technical” and “Financial” both enclosed in large envelope and labeled bidding document for Consultancy at the top right hand corner. The bidder is to indicate name and address Including GSM on the reverse side.
5.2 The envelope should be addressed to
The Executive Director,
Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI)
Km 18, Ilorin-Ajase-Ipo Road,
P.M.B. 1343,
Ilorin, Kwara State
To reach him not later than 31st July, 2013. Bids for Goods will be opened on the same date 112.00noon on Wednesday 31st July, 2013 in the Institute’s Conference Hall. For Consultancy, only short listed Consultants will be invited for opening of their financial bids.
Signed:
Management
