Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State – Invitation For Submission Of Pre-Qualification And Tender Documents/Expression Of Interest (EOI) For 2019 FGN Capital Projects (7 Lots)

MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, UMUDIKE
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
INVITATION FOR SUBMISSION OF PRE-QUALIFICATION AND TENDER DOCUMENTS/EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR 2019 FGN CAPITAL PROJECTS

1. INTRODUCTION
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture. Umudike (MOUAU) wishes to execute projects under the 2019 FGN CAPITAL PROJECTS Consequently, and in accordance with Public Procurement Act, 2007, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) invites reputable Contractors/Service Providers to tender for the implementation of the under listed 2019 FGN CAPITAL PROJECTS:

2. SCOPE OF SUPPLIES/WORKS

3. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
a. Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation issued by Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Form CAC 1.1 or CAC2 and CAC7.
b. Evidence of Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three years valid till 31st December 2020 with minimum average annual turnover of N5,000,000.00
c. Evidence of current Pension Compliance Certificate expiring on 31st December 2020 .
d. Evidence of current Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate expiring on 31st December 2020.
e. Evidence of current Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) valid tilt 31st December 2020.
f. Evidence of Registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors. Consultants and Service Providers by submission of Interim Registration Report (IRR)expiring on 30/06/2020 or Valid Certificate issued by BPP.
g. Sworn Affidavit disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant Committees of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture. Umudike or the Bureau of Public Procurement is former or present Director shareholder or has any pecuniary interest in the bidder and to confirm that all information presented in its bid are true and correct in all particulars.
h. Company’s Audited Account for the last three (3) years 2017, 2018 & 2019
i. Evidence of Financial capability to execute the project by submission of reference letter from a reputable commercial bank in Nigeria, indicating willingness to provide credit facility for the project when needed.
j. Company’s Profile with Curriculum Vitae of key staff to be deployed for the project, including copies of their professional qualifications.
k. Venfiable documentary evidence of at least three (3) similar jobs executed in the last five (5) yan’s including Letters of Award, Valuation Certificates Job Completion photographs of the project Certificates and
l. The list of Plants/Equipment with Proof of Ownership/Lease (where applicable).
m. For Joint Venture Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) should be provided (CAC. Tax Clearance Certificate, Pension Compliance Certificate ITE Compliance Certificate, NSITE Compliance Certificate, IRR Sworn Affidavit are compulsory for each JV partner).
n. Only companies included in the National Automotive Design and Development Council’s approved list of local manufacturers of vehicles or their authorized representatives should bid for Lot 2
o. Letter of Authorization from the Original Equipment Manufacturers listed in the Approved Policy for Procurement of Health and Medical Equipment for Tertiary Hospitals in Nigeria, for bidders of Lot 1
p. Lot 7. Evidence of Firm’s registration with relevant professional bodytes)
q. All documents for submission must be transmitted with a covering forwarding letter under the company/firms letterhead bearing amongst others, the Registration Number (RC) as issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Contact Address Telephone Number (Preferable GSM No.) and e-mail address. The letter headed paper must bear the Names and Nationalities of the Directors of the company at the bottom of the page. duly signed by the authorized officer of the firm.

4. COLLECTION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS (1-6)
Financial Bid Documents can be collected at the office of the Director Physical Planning, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike during working days (10 am – 3 pm) on presentation of evidence of payment of N10,000.00 per Lot, made payable to MOUAU Remita account in any reputable Commercial Bank in Nigeria.

5. SUBMISSION OF BID DOCUMENTS (Lots 1-6)
Interested Contractors are required to prepare and submit their Pre-qualification/Financial Bid Documents in a sealed separate envelope. To be clearly written at the top right-hand corner of each envelope are. the Project Title, Lot Number, Contractor’s Name and Technical Bid” or Financial Bid as the case may be. Both envelopes shall be enclosed in a bigger envelope with the inscriptions at the top right-hand corner of the envelope 2019 FGN Capital Projects. Title/Lot Number/Contractor’s name and the envelope addressed to the Vice Chancellor, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, and dropped at the Office of the Registrar. Room 214, Alex Ekwueme Building, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. The Prequalification/ Financial bid documents shall be dropped in a marked box at the Office of the Registrar on or before 12:00 noon on Monday 6th July 2020. In submitting the company’s profile, please state clearly the company’s full contact address, GSM phone number and E-mail address required for ease of communication

6. OPENING OF TECHNICAL BIDS (LOTS 1-6)
Only the technical bids will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 12:00 noon on Monday 6th July, 2020 in the Vice-Chancellor’s Conference Room in the presence of the representatives of the bidding Companies and the general Public who wish to attend. Only the Pre-qualified bidders shall be notified at a later date for the opening of their financial bids.

7. SUBMISSION OF EOI DOCUMENTS (Lot 7)
Interested firms are to submit two (2) bound copies of Expression of Interest (EOI) documents separated by dividers and arranged as indicated above. The documents should be submitted in a sealed envelope and addressed to the Vice Chancellor, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike and clearly marked with the name of the project and Lot number).

Furthermore, reverse of each sealed envelope should bear the name of and address of the bidder and dropped in a designated Tender Box at the Office of the Registrar (Room 214. Alex Ekwueme Building, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike not later than 12:00 noon on Monday 8th June, 2020.

8. OPENING OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (LOTS 7)
The EOl will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 12:00 noon on Monday 8th June, 2020, in the Vice-Chancellor’s Conference Room in the presence of the representatives of the bidding Companies and the general Public who wish to attend. Only the shortlisted firms shall be invited at a later date for collection of Request for Proposals.

Note please:
Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) Procedure as specified in the Procurement act, 2007.
I. Interested bidders may obtain further information from the Procurement Unit of MOUAU, and/or Director Physical Planning.
II. Failure to satisfactorily fulfill these conditions as requested above shall result to invalidation of such bid.
III. MOUAU shall reserve the rights to verify the authenticity of claims made by the bidder and reject any submission based on unverifiable information.
IV. Submission of bids by post or courier will not be acceptable and any bid received at the designated location after the required time and date have elapsed shall be returned unopened.
V. This advertisement is published for information purpose only and shall not be considered as a commitment or obligation on the part of the University to award contract.
VI. MOUAU will not be responsible for any cost incurred by any interested party in connection with any response to an inquiry nor shall it entitle any party submitting documents to claim any indemnity from the University.
VII. No bidder should tender for more than two (2) lots. Any such entry stands disqualified
VIII. The University is not bound to shortlist/prequalify any bidder and reserve the right to annul the bidding process without incurring any liability and/or assign any reason thereof.

Jacinta N. Ogwo-Agu (Mrs.)
Registrar