Cross River University Of Technology (CRUTECH), Calabar- Invitation To Tender For The 2016-2019 (Merged) TETFund Entrepreneurship And 2016 – 2017 (Merged) Project Maintenance Interventions (2019R/SX59)

DEADLINE: 21ST JUNE, 2021
CROSS RIVER UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (CRUTECH)
INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE 2016-2019 (MERGED) TETFUND ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND 2016 – 2017 (MERGED) PROJECT MAINTENANCE INTERVENTIONS (2019R/SX59)

(1) INTRODUCTION
The Cross River University of Technology, Calabar invites applications from suitably qualified Contractors/suppliers for prequalification and Tender for the under listed works. Tendering will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) procedures stipulated in the Public Procurement Act (PPA) 2007 and its extant Guidelines.

(2)  SCOPE OF WORK/SUPPLIES

SECTION A: 2016-2019 (MERGED) TETFUND ENTREPRENEURSHIP INTERVENTION PROJECT

SECTION B: 2016-2019 (MERGED) TETFUND PROJECT MAINTENANCE INTERVENTION      

(3) ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Completed Bids must be accompanied with the following documents:

(i) Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Form CAC 1.1 or CAC2 and CAC7;

(ii) Evidence of Company Income’s Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years valid till 31 December, 2020;

(iii) Evidence of current Pension Compliance Certificate valid till 31 December, 2020;

(iv) Evidence of current Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31 December, 2020;

(v) Evidence of current Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Compliance Certificate 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) Sworn Affidavit disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of the Cross River University of Technology, Calabar or the Bureau of Public Procurement is a 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’s Audited Accounts 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 execution of the project when needed;

(x) Company’s Profile with the Curriculum Vitae of Key Staff to be deployed for the project, including copies of their Academic/Professional qualifications (in case of construction: COREN, QSRBN, ARCON, CORBON etc.);

(xi) Verifiable documentary evidence of at least three (3) similar jobs executed in the last five (5) years including Letters of Awards, Valuation Certificates, Job Completion Certificates and Photographs of the projects;

(xii) List of Plants/Equipment with proof of Ownership/Lease (where applicable);

(xiii) For Supply of Equipment: Letter of Authorization as representative of the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)

(xiv) All documents for submission must be transmitted with a Covering/Forwarding letter under the Company/Firm’s Letter Head Paper bearing amongst others, the Registration Number (RC) as issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Contact Address, Telephone Number (preferably GSM No.), and e-mail address. The Letterhead Paper must bear the Names and Nationalities of the Directors of the Company at the bottom of the page, duly signed by the authorised officer of the firm.

(4) COLLECTION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS
A complete set of Tender documents in English may be inspected and purchased by interested and qualified Contractors at the Department of Physical Planning, Main Campus, Calabar from Monday, between the hours of 10:00am and 4.00pm daily upon presentation of evidence of payment of a non-refundable tender fee of N 10,000.00 (Ten Thousand Naira) only for each Lot payable at CRUTECH Microfinance Bank, Main Campus Calabar.

(5) SUBMISSION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS
Interested Bidders are to submit Tender Documents in two (2) separate envelopes appropriately marked “Technical Bids and Financial Bids”. The two envelopes shall be enclosed in one (1) bigger envelope and marked “Tender Documents” stating the particular LOT at the top right-hand corner of the envelope and addressed to:

Vice-Chancellor,
Administrative Complex, Cross River University of Technology,
Calabar, Cross River State.

The closing date for submission of Tenders is 12:00 noon on Monday, 21 June,2021. Late tender documents shall be returned unopened.

(6) OPENING OF TECHNICAL BIDS
Only the Technical Bids opening shall commence immediately after the submission deadline at 12:00 noon on Monday, 21 June, 2021 at the Senate Chamber of the University.

(7) GENERAL INFORMATION
(a) Bids must be in English Language and signed by an official authorised by the bidder;

(b) Bids submitted after the deadline for submission would be returned un-opened;

(c) Bidders should not bid for more than two (2) Lots;

(d) Presence of bidders/representatives and members of the public shall not be required during the bid opening ceremony in compliance with COVID-19 Guidelines. The Bids Opening will be covered by video recording with the presence of two (2) representatives of private sector professional bodies and Civil Society Organisation in the areas of Anti-Corruption/Transparency and shall be made available to bidders upon request;

(e) Bid documents can also be collected in soft copies and Bidders can submit through Post (Courier Services);

(f) 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;

(g) The CRUTECH is not bound to pre-qualify any bidder and reserves the right to annul the Procurement process at anytime without incurring any liabilities in accordance with Section 28 of the Public Procurement Act 2007

SIGNED
VICTOR E. ENE. FCAI
REGISTRAR