Kogi State Government of Nigeria
Pre-Qualification of Contractors for the Re-Construction and Dualisation of Township Roads in Lokoja
As part of the urban renewal and physical transformation programme of the Government of Kogi State, the main arterial road in the Lokoja metropolis is to be re-constructed with all-inclusive user-friendly features. Furthermore, the western end of the artery is to be dualised to complete the dualised loop from the northern end. In the realisation of this objective, the Kogi State Government invites applications from qualified, interested, competent and financially capable contractors to apply for pre-qualification for the re-construction and dualisation of the following roads:
Lot 1 – Re-construction of police zone 8 roundabout/Murtala Mohammed/New Market Road, Lokoja
Lot 2 – Dualisation of Kaduna Junction/Kogi circle/Barracks/police zone 8 round about Road, Lokoja.
Pre-Qualification Requirements
The following documents should be submitted in the order listed for the purpose of assessment.
1. Evidence of incorporation of the company with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
2. Memorandum and Articles of Association of the company and an up to date annual returns with the CAC.
3. Company profile, with Certificates, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of key personnel.
4. Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three years, i.e. 2010, 2011, 2012
5. Company audited account over the last three years.
6. Evidence of VAT registration.
7. Evidence of successful completion of similar projects. (Letters of Commission and Certificates of practical completion)
8. Reference letter from a reputable bank.
9. Sworn affidavit certifying the following:
i. The company is not in insolvency or receivership.
ii. The company does not have any Director who has been convicted by any court for financial offence in relation to fraud or financial impropriety.
iii. That no Officer of Kogi State Government is a former or present director or shareholder of the company.
iv. That there has been no promise of any gift in any form to any Kogi State Government official.
10. Verifiable evidence of relevant equipment and facilities and their location (where they can be inspected) with proof of ownership, hire or lease agreement.
11. All photocopies of documents should be submitted in colour. Originals should be made available for sighting on request.
Submission of Documents
Pre-qualification documents should be submitted in sealed envelopes and marked “Confidential”, along with the proper description of the contract. The submissions should be addressed to:
The Secretary
Tenders Board
Office of the Secretary to the Government,
Governor’s Office, Lokoja,
Kogf State.
Closing Date of Submission:
Closing date for the submission of Pre-qualification applications shall be 27th May 2013, while the opening of submissions shall be on the same date at 1.00pm in the Conference Hall of the office of the Secretary to the Government of Kogi State.
Note:
Only qualified contractors shall be contacted after the closing of submissions. This advertisement shall not be construed as a commitment on the part of the Kogi State Government, nor shall it entitle Pre-qualification applicants to seek any indemnity from the Government of Kogi State by virtue of their response to this advertisement.
Signed
Prof. Olugbemiro Jegede
Secretary to the Government of Kogi State
Lokoja,
Kogi State.
