Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Invitation for Pre-Qualification of Contractors for the
Year 2011 Capital Appropriation Projects in
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Applications are hereby invited from reputable and interested Contractors with relevant cognate experience and good track record of performance for prequalification on year 2011 Capital Appropriation Projects in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, The projects are;
1. Rehabilitation of Blocks of Students Hostel
2. Supply of Teaching and Research Equipments
Prequalification Criteria:
The pre-qualification documents should include:
(a) Evidence of Incorporation/Registration with Cooperate Affairs Commission (CAC).
(b) Evidence of current Registration with Ahmadu Bello University category C or D and FWRB/FME/FMH/FMWH (Scanned copy of certificate required)
(c) Company Current Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years (2008 – 2010) (Scanned copy of certificate required)
(d) Company Audited Account for the last three years (2008-2010) certified by a chartered accountant/auditor.
(e) VAT registration (Scanned copy of certificate required) and evidence of remittances in the last three years (2000-2010) to be attached.
(f) Evidence of Financial capability to execute the project. Bank reference and a letter of credit facility from a reputable Commercial Bank with a commitment to provide loan facility for the execution of the contract if eventually won.
(g) List of similar, verifiable and successfully executed projects or ongoing by the Company with letters of award and completion certificates, in the last four years 2007-2010 only. Letters of award and interim certificates of payment should be attached for projects that are ongoing.
(h) List of Managerial, key Technical and Administrative Staff of the Company which should include names, curriculum vitae and copies of certificates for each key staff.
(i) List of Equipment owned or on tease hold by the company relevant for smooth execution of the project. Evidence of ownership and pictures with company Logo is an added advantage.
(j) Evidence of remittance of pension contribution fund for staff of the company from reputable pension funds Administrators (PFA) as provided in section 16. Subsection 6(d) of the Public Procurement Act 2007.
(k) Evidence of community social responsibility (if any)
(l) Original documents should be available for sighting on demand during or after the opening of prequalification documents
Submission of Prequalification Documents
Interested contractors are to pay a non-refundable fee of N25, 000.00 to the ABU Main Campus Cash Office.
Prequalification documents should be bound in wax-sealed envelope with “Prequalification as Contractor” written at the top right hand corner should be addressed to the The Registrar Ahmadu Bello University Zaria and should be hand delivered into the prequalification box in the Registrar’s office, 7th floor Senate Building on or before 18th July 2011 by 12noon. Copies of the receipt of payment should be enclosed.
Opening of Prequalification Documents
Prequalification documents will be opened on 18th July 2011 by 1 30pm at the ABU Samaru Zaria Assembly Hall near the Convocation Square All interested members of the public especially intending contractors are hereby invited
5. Please Note
(a) Submission of pre-qualification documents to ABU ZARIA is neither a commitment nor an obligation to award contract to any Contactor or his agent.
(b) Advertisement for invitation to Pre-qualification should not be construed as a commitment on the part of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria or shall it entitle any Contractor to make any claims whatsoever or seek any indemnity from abu Zaria.
(c) Due diligence would be followed as all documents submitted would be verified. Past executed works, contractors’ offices, Plants and Equipment may be visited for verification. Any discrepancies found would summarily disqualify the Contractor.
Dr. Isah Mohammed Abbass
Registrar and Secretary to Council
