The Federal University of Technology, Akure
P.M.B. 704, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
Invitation to Pre-Qualification and Tender
1.0 Preamble
The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) invites interested competent and reputable contractors to apply for this Pre-qualification exercise and submit the required information as well as comply with all other prerequisites of Pre-qualification for the approved 2011 TETF project stated below:
2.0 2011 TETF Special Intervention Project
1. Construction of School of Earth and Mineral Sciences Building (Phase 2)
Reference No: Lot 1-SEMSB
Scope
The project is a proposed building for the School of Earth and Mineral Sciences. It is a storey building designed and structurally framed to provide accommodation for offices and laboratories for both staff and students.
3.0 Pre-Qualification Criteria:
Compulsory and mandatory:
i. Evidence of Registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
ii) Include CAC registration form CO2 and CO7 containing list of Directors and Shareholders
iii) Evidence of Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3)years (2009-2011)
iv) Company Audited Account in the Last Three (3) years (2009-2011)
v) Refundable Bid Security of 2% of bid sum in Bank Certified Cheque must accompany bid documents.
vi) A sworn affidavit that all documents submitted are genuine and verifiable
vii) A sworn affidavit that none of its Directors has been convicted in any country for any criminal offence, including fraud or financial impropriety.
viii) A sworn affidavit indicating whether any current officer of The Federal University of Technology, Akure is a former or present Director, shareholder or has any pecuniary interest in the company.
ix) Evidence of compliance with Part IV, section 16 (6d) of the public procurement Act 2007 as it relates to pension and which says all bidders must have fulfilled all obligations to pay taxes, pensions and social security contributions.
x) Show evidence of compliance with Section 6(ii) of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Amended Act, 2011.
Failure to provide 3.0 (i)-(x) above will automatically disqualify the bidder
4.0 Other Criteria
i. List and Source of Equipment
ii. Indication of Technical and Administrative staff strength, with academic/professional qualifications and Curriculum Vitae of Key personnel available for the project,
iii Evidence of relevant verifiable experience on similar jobs in Nigeria over the last 5 years stating location, cost and duration of execution.
iv) Evidence of payment of Value Added Tax
v) Evidence of Social Responsibility in terms of endowment, sports or ETF contributions
vi) Contractors currently engaged in FUTA projects are advised not to apply
vi) Evidence of payment of non-refundable bank certified checque of Tender Fee of N100,000.00 for the Lot, made payable to FUTA Contractors Registration Account No. 1003944018 UBA FUTA Branch
vii) Reference letter from bankers and copies of current bank statement
viii) Submission of two (2) copies of spiral bound company profile
5.0 General Information
5.1 Interested Contractors should collect pre-qualification screening questionnaire from the Physical Planning Unit on presentation of receipt issued from the Cash Office, of the Bursary, Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State from Monday, 11th June to Monday, 25th June, 2012.
5.2 All enquiries regarding this advertisement should be directed to the DIRECTOR, PHYSICAL PLANNING UNIT, J. T. Oseni Building, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State between the hours of 11:00 am and 3.0 pm. Monday Friday. All interested Bidders are to attend the Bid opening session scheduled for Monday, 25th June, 2012 in the Senate Chambers at 2.00p.m.
6-0 Submission
All submissions for pre-qualification should be in a sealed envelope and identified with the project reference number at the top left hand corner and marked “PRE-QUALIFICATION FOR LOT 1 SEMSB” and delivered by hand or courier service to reach the address stated below on or before 25th June, 2012 by 12 noon.
The Registrar
The Federal University of Technology, Akure,
P. M.B. 704, Akure.
Opening
There shall be a public opening of the Pre-qualification submissions, 2.00pm on Monday 25th June, 2012 and the representatives of all the Bidders and the general public are encouraged to attedend
Note
(i) Failure of a Bidder to follow the order of any of the instructions above or provide any of the listed documents may automatically result in disqualification
(ii) Notwithstanding the submission made, The Federal University of Technology, Akure is neither committed not under any obligation to include any Contractor on the final list of pre-qualified contractors or award any form of contract to any contractor.
Signed
Dr. (Mrs.) M.O. Ajayi
Registrar and Secretary to Council