MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, UMUDIKE (MOUAU)
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
INVITATION FOR SUBMISSION OF PRE-QUALIFICATION AND TENDER DOCUMENTS/EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR YEAR 2017, 2018 AND 2019 (MERGED) TETFUND NORMAL INTERVENTION PROJECTS AND 2017, 2018 AND 2019 (MERGED) TETFUND MAINTENANCE INTERVENTION PROJECTS
DEADLINE: 14TH SEPTEMBER, 2020
1.0 Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) wishes to execute projects under the Year 2017, 2018 and 2019 (Merged) TETFund Normal Intervention Projects and 2017, 2018 and 2019 TETFund (Merged) Maintenance Intervention Projects.
Consequently, and in accordance with the Bureau of Public Procurement Act Stipulations, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) invites reputable Contractors to tender for the implementation of the under-listed Year 2017, 2018 and 2019 (Merged) TETFund Merged Normal Intervention Projects and 2017, 2018 and 2019 (Merged) TETFund Maintenance Intervention Projects:
S/N DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT A YEAR 2017, 2018 AND 2019 (MERGED) TETFUND NORMAL INTERVENTION PROJECTS Lot 1 Proposed Construction of Offices, Classrooms and Laboratory Building for the College of Natural Resources and Environment Management (CNREM). Lot 2 Proposed Landscaping works for College of Natural Resources and Environmental Management (CNREM) Lot 3 Proposed Procurement of Furniture for the College of Natural Resources and Environmental Management (CNREM) Lot 4 Proposed Construction of Offices and Classrooms for College of Agricultural Economics, Rural Sociology and Extension (CAERSE) Lot 5 Proposed Construction of Auditorium for College of Agricultural Economics Rural Sociology and Extension (CAERSE). Lot 6 Proposed Landscaping works for College of Agricultural Economics, Rural Sociology and Extension (CAERSE). Lot 7 Proposed Procurement of Furniture for College of Agricultural Economy Rural Sociology and Extension (CAERSE) Lot 8 Proposed Construction of Classrooms and Laboratory for the College of Physical and Applied Sciences (COLPAS Phase II) Lot 9 Proposed Landscaping Works, Borehole and Overhead Tank for the New Building for Cottage of Physical and Applied Sciences (COLPAS Phase II) Lot 10 Proposed Procurement of Furniture for College of Physical and Applied Sciences (COLPAS Phase II) B YEAR 2017, 2018 AND 2019 (MERGED) TETFUND MAINTENANCE INTERVENTION PROJECTS Lot 11 Proposed Rehabilitation of College of Animal Science and Animal Production Building Lot 12 Insurance Support for Critical TETFund Assets
2.0 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
(a) Evidence of Registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including form CAC2 and CAC7.
(b) Evidence of Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three years valid till December, 2020 with minimum average annual turnover of N5 million;
(c) Evidence of current Pension Compliance Certificate (2020).
(d) Evidence of current Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate (2020).
(e) Evidence of current Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Valid till 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 31/12/2020 or Valid Certificate issued by BPP.
(g) 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.
(h) Company Audited Account for the last three (3) years 2017-2019
(i) Evidence of Financial capability to execute the project by submission of reference letter from a reputable commercial bank 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) 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.
(l) The list of Plants/Equipment with Proof of Ownership/Lease (where applicable).
(m) Lot 12: Evidence of current registration with National Insurance Commission (NAICOM).
(n) 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 JV partner).
(o) All documents for submission must be transmitted with a covering/forwarding letter under the company/firms letter head 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.
3.0 COLLECTION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS
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 N10,000:00 paid into MOUAU’s Remita account in any reputable commercial bank in Nigeria.
4.0 SUBMISSION OF TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL BIDS (Lots 1-11)
Interested Contractors are required to prepare and submit their Technical and Financial Bids in sealed separate envelopes. 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 Year 2017, 2018 and 2019 Tetfund Merged Normal Intervention Projects or Year 2017, 2018 and 2019 Tetfund Maintenance Intervention Projects, Project Title/Lot Number/Contractor’s name and the envelope addressed to the Vice- Chancellor. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Room 214, Alex Ekwueme Building, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. The Technical and Financial bid documents shall be dropped in a marked box at the Office of the Registrar not later than 12:00 noon on Monday, 12 October, 2020.
5.0 OPENING OF TECHNICAL BIDS (Lots 1-11)
The technical bids will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 12:00 noon on Monday, 12 October, 2020 in Pius Anyim Auditorium, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.
6.0 SUBMISSION OF EOI DOCUMENTS (Lot 12)
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, Umudikeand clearly marked with (the name of the project and Lot number)
Furthermore, the reverse of each sealed envelope should bear the name and address of the bidder and dropped in a designated 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, 14 September, 2020.
7.0 OPENING OF EOI DOCUMENTS (Lot 12)
The EOI Document will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 12:00 noon on Monday, 14 September, 2020 in Pius Anyim Auditorium, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. Please ensure to 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 MOUAU.
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) No bidder should tender for more than two (2) lots. Any such entry stands disqualified;
(v) Bids submitted after the deadline for submission would be returned un-opened.
(vi) 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.
(vii) 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;
(viii) Bidders are excused from the bid opening, which will be attended by officials of private sector professional organisation and CSOs in the areas of anti-corruption/transparency. The event will be fully captured on video and can be provided to bidders on request;
(ix) Standard Bidding Documents can also be collected in Soft copies and Bidders can submit through Post (Courier Services).
(x) Lot 1-11: 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.
(xi) Lot 12: Only shortlisted firm will be invited at a later date for collection of Request for Proposal.
(xii) The University is not bound to pre-qualified/shortlist any bidder and reserves the right to annul the bidding process without incurring any liability and/or assign any reason thereof.
JACINTA N. OGWO-AGU (MRS.)
REGISTRAR
