Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State – Invitation For Submission Of Pre-Qualification And Tender Documents/Expression Of Interest (EoI) For 2019/2020 FGN Capital And Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) Projects (6 Lots)

MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, UMUDIKE
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
INVITATION FOR SUBMISSION OF PRE-QUALIFICATION AND TENDER DOCUMENTS/EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR 20192020 FGN CAPITAL AND INTERNALLY GENERATED REVENUE (IGR) PROJECTS

1. INTRODUCTION
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) wishes to execute projects under the 20192020 FGN CAPITAL AND INTERNALLY GENERATED REVENUE (IGR) PROJECTS.
Consequently, and in accordance with Public Procurement Act, 2007, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) invites reputable Companies to tender for the implementation of the following under listed 2019, 2020 FGN CAPITAL AND INTERNALLY GENERATED REVENUE (IGR) PROJECTS:

2. SCOPE OF WORKS/SERVICES/SUPPLIES

3. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
i. Evidence of Registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including form CAC2 and CAC7.
ii. Evidence of Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three years valid till 31st December 2020 with minimum average annual turnover of N5 million;
iii. Evidence of current Pension Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December 2020.
iv. Evidence of current Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December 2020.
v. Evidence of current Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) valid till 31 December 2020.
vi. Evidence of Registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by submission of Interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring on 31/12/2020 or valid Certificate issued by BPP.
vii. Evidence of 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.
viii. Company Audited Account for the last three (3) years 2017, 2018 & 2019;
ix. 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;
x. Company’s Profile with Curriculum Vitae of key staff to be deployed for the project, including copies of their professional qualifications.
xi. Verifiable documentary evidence of at least three (3) similar jobs executed in the last five (5) years including Letters of Award, Valuation Certificates, Job Completion Certificates and Photographs of the project.
xii. The list of Plants/Equipment with Proof of Ownership/Lease (where applicable).
xiii. For Joint Venture/Partnership, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) should be provided (CAC, Tax Clearance Certificate, Pension Compliance Certificate, ITF Compliance Certificate, NSITF Compliance Certificate, IRR & Sworn Affidavit are compulsory for each partner).
xiv. 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 Lots 6.
xv. 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 (LOTS 1. 2,3 & 6)
Financial Bid Documents can be collected at the office of the Director Physical Planning, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike during working days (10am – 3pm) on presentation of evidence of payment of non-refundable tender fee of N 10,000.00 made payable to MOUAU Remita account in any reputable Commercial Bank in Nigeria.

5. SUBMISSION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS (LOTS 1.2,3&6)
5.1. Interested Companies are required to prepare and submit their Pre-Qualification/Financial Bid Documents in two Separate sealed envelopes. To be dearly written at the top right hand comer 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 comer of the envelope 2019 and 2020 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.
5.2. The Pre-qualification Financial bid documents shall be dropped in a marked box at the Office of the Registrar on or before 12:00 noon on Monday, 17th August, 2020.

6. OPENING OF TECHNICAL BIDS
Only technical bids will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 12:00 noon on Monday, 17 Room in the presence of the representatives of Observers
In submitting the company’s profile, please state clearly the company’s full contact address, GSM phone number and Email address required for ease of communication

7. SUBMISSION OF EOI DOCUMENTS (LOTS 485)
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 dearly 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, 20 July, 2020.

8. OPENING OF EOI DOCUMENTS (LOTS 4&5)
The EoI documents will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission 12:00 noon on Monday, 20 July, 2020 in the Vice Chancellor’s Conference Room in the presence of the representatives of Observers, Please, ensure that you sign the EOI Submission Register, as the University will not be held liable for misplaced or wrongly submitted bids. Interested bidders may obtain further information from the Procurement Unit of MOUAU.

9. GENERAL INFORMATION:
Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) Procedure as specified in the Procurement act, 2007.
i. Bids must be in English Language and signed by an official authorised by the bidder
ii. Bids submitted after the deadline for submission would be returned un-opened;
iii. Bidders should not bid for more than two (2) Lots
iv. All costs will be borne by the bidders
v. The EoI and technical bids opening shall be conducted in line with COVID19 guidelines;
vi. Bid documents can also be collected in Soft copies and Bidders can submit through Post(Courier Services)
vii. MOUAU shall reserve the rights to verify the authenticity of claims made by the bidder and reject any submission based on unverifiable information
viii. Lots 1, 2,3& 6: Only pre-qualified bidders at technical evaluation will be invited at a later date for financial bids opening, while the financial bids of un-successful bidders will be returned un-opened:
ix. Lots 4&5: Only shortlisted firms will be invited at a later date for collection of Request for Proposal:
x. 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.
xi. The University is not bound to pre-qualify/shortlist any bidder and reserves the right to annul the Procurement process at any time without incurring any liabilities in accordance with Section 28 of the Public Procurement Act 2007.

Jacinta N. Ogwo-Agu (Mrs.)
Registrar