Federal Government of Nigeria
Federal Ministry of Education
Federal Secretariat Complex Phase III, Ahmadu Bello Way. Central Business Area, Abuja
Invitation for Tender for the Implementation of 2013 Capital Projects
1.0 Introduction:
The Federal Government of Nigeria has provided funds in the 2013 Appropriation for the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) and the Ministry is desirous to utilise part of the funds to procure GOODS and WORKS in various constituencies/locations in the 36 States of the Federation and FCT. Therefore
Services of Experienced Contractors are required to procure the following GOODS and WORKS as listed below:
1.1 Section A: Works
Lot 1: Construction of 2-Storey Multi-Purpose Block
Lot 2: Construction of 1 Block of 3 Classrooms
Lot 3: Construction of 1 Block of 3 Classrooms with VIP Toilet
Lot 4: Construction of 2 Block of 3 Classrooms with Headmaster’s Office and VIP Toilet
Lot 5: Construction of 2 Blocks of 6 Classrooms
Lot 6: Construction of 2 Blocks of 6 Classrooms with VIP Toilet
Lot 7: Construction of Home Economics Laboratory
Lot 8: Construction and Furnishing of 1 Block of 3 Classrooms (with Terrazzo finishings) with VIP Toilet
Lot 9: Construction and Furnishing of 1 Block of 3 Classrooms (with normal screeding) with VIP Toilet
Lot 10: Construction of 1 Block of 2 Classrooms
Lot 11: Construction of 1 Block of 2 Classrooms with Store and Office
Lot 12: Construction and Equipping of ICT Block
Lot 13: Reconstruction of 12 Classrooms of 3 Blocks and Administrative Office and Perimeter Fencing
Lot 14: Rehabilitation of Blocks of Classrooms
Lot 15: Construction and Furnishing of Physics. Chemistry, Biology and Home Management Laboratories
Lot 16: Construction of School Library
Lot 17: Construction of Science Laboratory
Lot 18: Construction of 6 Classrooms with Headmaster Office, Store and 4 VIP Toilets
Lot 19: Construction of Model Office Block in Rivers State
Lot 20: Construction of Hostel Block
Lot 2l: Construction of Multipurpose Hall
1.2 Section B: Goods
Lot 22: Procurement of Laptops and Desktop Computers
Lot 23: Procurement of Heavy Duty Photocopier Machine, Laptop Computers, Printers, etc
Lot 24: Procurement of Personal Tool Boxes for NTC Students
Lot 25: Procurement of Sports Materials
Lot 26: Printing of Federal Ministry of Education Handbook, Manuals on Reform Matters and other Publications
Lot 27: Procurement of Vehicles
2.0 Tendering Requirements
Interested and competent Contractors wishing to carry out the above listed jobs are required to submit the following documents which will be subjected to due
diligence by the Ministry:
(i) Evidence of registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC);
(ii) Evidence of Current Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years ending in December 2013;
(iii) Evidence of VAT registration Certificate with TIN No.;
(iv) Evidence of issuance of Compliance Certificate to all Organizations by PENCOM in line with Pension Reform Act 2004 (as amended)
(v) Evidence of compliance with the amended Industrial Training Fund Act, 2011;
(vi) A sworn affidavit disclosing whether or not any officer of FME or BPP is a former or present Director, Shareholder or has any pecuniary interest in the bidder and confirm that all information presented in its bid are true and correct in all particular;
(vii) Bidders shall not Bid for more than 2 (two) Lots.
(N. B: The above listed requirements shall form part of the bids evaluation criteria and non compliance with any of the stated conditions shall result in automatic disqualification of the bidder).
(viii) Names of Bankers with references;
(ix) Evidence of Financial Capability to execute the projects;
(x) Company profile with C Vs of key officers including photocopies of relevant professional/technical qualifications;
(xi) Evidence of registration with relevant professional bodies such as ARCON. COREN, CORBON. etc, for Section A (Works Component) only,
(xii) List of verifiable Construction Equipment indicating ownership or lease agreement for Section A (Works Component) only,
(xiii) Verifiable evidence of successful completion of similar works within the past three (3) years and attach copies of letters of awards and certificates of successful completion:
(N. B: The above criteria will attract marks).
2.1 Bidding will be conducted through National Competitive Bidding (NCB) procedure as specified in the 2007 Public Procurement Act.
2.2 The General Public is also invited to note that procurements below the National Competitive Bidding threshold would be carried out during the course of the year
2.4 Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from Procurement Department and inspect the Bidding Documents between 9.00 am till 3.30 pm (Mondays Fridays) except public holidays at the following address:
Office of Director of Procurement
Federal Ministry of Education
Room 309, 3rd Floor, Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase III
Ahmadu Bello Way, Central Business Area, Abuja
3.0 Collection of Documents
3.1 A complete set of Bidding Documents shall be collected by interested bidders from the above address in 2.4 above on the submission of written application accompanied by a non refundable tender fee of Twenty Thousand Naira (N20, 000.00) per Lot in certified Bank Draft payable to Federal Ministry of Education.
The bidding documents will be collected by hand by bidder’s representative.
4.0 Submission of tender Documents
4.1 The Completed Tender should be enveloped in two separate envelopes marked “Technical Bid” and “Financial Bid”, sealed waxed and marked on the Top Left land Corner with the inscription: “Section (insert either A or B) Lot No….. and Title of Project” and should be addressed to the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase III, Abuja and deposited in the Tender Box at the address above on or before 12.00Noon on Monday, 27th May, 2013. The name of the contractor should also be clearly written in capital letters at the back of the envelopes. Late bids will be rejected.
5.0 Public Opening of Bids
5.1 Technical Bids shall be opened immediately after close of submission in 4.1 above at the address below in the presence of the bidders’ representatives, relevant Professional bodies. Non Governmental Organizations and interested members of the public. Only Successful Technical Bidders will be invited for the Opening of Financial Bids at a later date. This advertisement serves also as an invitation to NGOs, Anti-Corruption Agencies and General Public to witness the Bid opening at:
Federal Ministry of Education Conference Room 2nd Floor,
Federal Secretariat Complex,
Phase III, Ahmadu Bello Way
Central Business Area-Abuja
6.0 Disclaimer and Conclusion
6.1 The Federal Ministry of Education will not be responsible for any cost or expenses incurred by any interested party(ies) in connection with any response to this invitation and or the preparation or submission in response to an inquiry.
6.2 Please note that this advertisement shall not be construed as a commitment on the part of the Ministry to award any or all the above listed projects.
(Signed)
Dr. Mac. John Nwaobiala
Permanent Secretary
Federal .Ministry of Education
Abuja
