AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA
INVITATION FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS AND
TENDER BIDDING FOR THE YEAR 2010 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 pre-qualification and tendering on the following projects:
PROJECTS:
1. LOT ‘A’: REHABILITATION OF STUDENTS HOSTELS
2. LOT ‘B’: REHABILITATION OF ROADS.
PRE-QUAUF1CATION CRITERIA:
Reputable and interested Contractors are required to submit their applications with the following documents:-
(i) Evidence of Incorporation/Registration with Corporate Affairs
Commission (CAC).
(ii) Evidence of Company Tax Clearance Certificate in the last three
(3) years (2007-2009).
(iii) Evidence of VAT Registration and remittances in the last three (3)
(2007-2009).
(iv) Evidence of Company Audited Annual Financial report for the
three (3) years (2007-2009) certified by a chartered accountant/auditor.
(v) Company Profile which should include names, curriculum vitae and copies
of certificates of key managerial, technical and Administrative personnels, list of similar verifiable projects executed or on-going within the last three years (2007-2009), with evidence of award, actual completion of projects and photographs.
(vi) Evidence of Financial capability to handle the chosen project i.e Bank reference and credit facility.
(vii) Evidence of Community and Social responsibility (if any)
(viii) Evidence of current registration as contractors with Ahmadu Bello
University and/or with FME/FMH/FMWT and in the relevant category B-D.
(ix) Original documents should be available for sighting on demand during or
after the opening of prequalification documents,
(x) Company Evidence(s) of compliance with the provisions of the Pension Reform Act, 2004 (Providing details of Pension Administrator and Remittances for staff).
5. CLARIFICATION ON PREQUALFICATION AND TENDERS:
All contractors and interested vendors are to attend a one day workshop on prequalification requirements and tender on 29th June, 2010 at the Estate Department Conference room, ABU Zaria at 12noon prompt. Scoring, tendering criteria would be discussed. Those who are unable to attend would have themselves to blame.
6. SUBMISSION OF PRE-QUALIFICATION AND TENDER DOCUMENTS:
Interested contractors are to pay to the ABU Main Campus Cash Office the required non refundable fee of N20, 000.00 for prequalification only and the sum of N30, 000.00 as tender fee for each lot to a maximum of two (2) lots.
Completed pre-qualification and tender documents in wax-sealed envelope with “Pre-qualification and tender lot number written at the top left hand corner should be addressed to the Secretary, University Tender Board, Registrar’s Office, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and hand delivered into the tender box in the Registrars office, 7th floor Senate Building not later than 12noon Monday 5th July, 2010.
Copies of the receipt of payment should be enclosed.
7. OPENING OF PRE-QUALIFICATION AND TENDER DOCUMENT
Pre-qualification/tender documents will be opened on Monday 5th July, 2010 by 1.00pm prompt at ABU Main Campus Zaria, Assembly Hall near the convocation square. All interested contractors and members of the public, especially professional bodies and civil/transparency societies are hereby invited for the opening.
PLEASE NOTE:
(a) Submissions of Pre-qualification documents to ABU ZARIA is neither a
commitment nor an obligation to award any contract to any Contractors/Consultant/Supplier or agent.
(b) Advertisement for Invitation to Pre-qualification should not be construed
as a commitment on the part of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, or shall it entitle any Contractor/Consultant or Supplier 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 and contractor’s offices, plants & equipments may be visited. Any discrepancies found would summarily disqualify the contractor.
Signed
Secretary
University Tenders’ Board
