EDO STATE GOVERNMENT
MINISTRY OF PHYSICAL PLANNING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
EDPA BUILDING, SOKPONBA ROAD, BENIN CITY, EDO STATE
INVITATION TO TENDER

1. INTRODUCTION
The Edo State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development on behalf of Edo State Government is desirous of carrying out the Construction/Renovation of Ughaha Uromi Water Works, Esan South East Local Government Area, Edo State from its approved Budget for the fiscal year. Consequently, Edo State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development now invite sealed bids from eligible bidders who wish to bid for the project.

2. SCOPE OF WORKS / JOBS
CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATION OF UGBOHA-UROMI WATERWORKS ESAN SOUTH EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EDO STATE.

PROJECTS DESCRIPTIONBID SECURITY
Construction/Renovation of Ugboa-Uromi Water Works Esan South East Local Government Area, Edo State1% of bid price

Bidding will be conducted through the National Open Competitive Bidding as specified in section 20 and 21 of the Edo State Public Procurement Law 2012 and Paragraphs 39-43 of Edo State Procurement Procedures Manual. This invitation is open to all eligible bidders as enshrined in the Law and Manual.

3. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Contractors interested in bidding for the job must possess the following eligibility requirements
i. Evidence of registration in the relevant Category with Edo State Public ProcurementAgency (EDPPA).
ii. Certificate of Incorporation with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
iii. Detailed Company Profile showing evidence of key personnel.
iv. Tax Clearance Certificate of the Company and income tax clearance of (2) two directors of the Company in the immediate past (3) three Years 201720182019
v. Evidence of Financial Strength, Solvency From Company’s Banker(s).
vi. Affidavit of disclosure, disclosing that the company shall exercise requisite skill in using genuine/specified materials and input in the execution of the contract
vii. A statement of interest including whether any Director of the company has been convicted in any criminal offence relating to fraud or financial impropriety.
viii. Evidence of owned or hired equipment to carry out the job.
ix. Evidence of similar jobs done; letter of award and letter of completion.

These documents are to be arranged in the order in which they are listed above.

4. COLLECTION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS
Interested eligible bidders are to collect the Tender Documents from the Procurement Office, Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, EDPA Building Sokponba Road, Benin City from the date of publication of this advert, between 900 am and 30 pm, Monday – Friday with Evidence of Payment of a Non-Refundable fee of N50,000.00 Fifty Thousand naira) only to be paid into Edo State Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) Account with the following Banks

BANKACCOUNT NUMBER
Access0006663034
UBA1010250531
Unity0021673836

Please note that a copy of the receipt will be presented before the collection of Tender Documents

5. SUBMISSION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS
All bids must be accompanied by bid security of one percent (1%) of the quoted contract sum.
Tender Documents are to be enclosed in two separate envelopes, one to contain the TECHNICAL BID and boldly marked “TECHNICAL BID on the top right corner and the other to contain the FINANCIAL BID and boldly marked “FINANCIAL BID on the top right corner. The two Envelopes are to be placed in One (1) Large Envelope which should be addressed to:

Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development,
EDPA Building
Sokponba Road, Benin City,
Edo State

All Tender Documents are to be submitted not later than 12:00 noon on 26th February, 2020. Bids submitted after the deadline of submission shall not be opened. All bids are to be made in English Language and submitted at the Procurement Office of the Ministry. Other details can be seen in the Bidding Documents and further information can be obtained from the office of the Permanent Secretary

6. OPENING OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS
The bids shall be opened immediately, following the deadline for submission on 26th February, 2020, by 1200 noon at the State Tenders Board Secretariat, Ministry of Infrastructure, Benin City Edo State Bidders or their representatives as well as CSOs with mandate of ensuring Transparency and Accountability who wish to attend are invited to witness the opening of the bids.

DISCLAIMER
Notwithstanding the forgoing, the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development isnot bound to accept the lowest or any tender that does not satisfy all requirements

SIGNED:
Chris Abode
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Benin City