DEADLINE: 21ST JUNE, 2021
NATIONAL BOARD FOR ARABIC AND ISLAMIC STUDIES (NBAIS)
INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE EXECUTION OF ZONAL INTERVENTION PROJECTS
The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has allocated funds to the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS) in the 2021 under the Zonal Intervention Projects (ZIP) for the procurement of Goods, Works and Services for execution of policies, programmes and projects towards achieving the mandate of the Board. Accordingly, the Board, in pursuance of that, wishes to invite reputable contractors with relevant proven competence and experience to submit Prequalification documents / Expression of Interest documents for the following projects:
(2.0) CATEGORY A (WORKS)
LOT NO. PROJECT TITLE / DESCRIPTION Lot W1 Construction of Dispensary at Birnin Tudun Village, Argungu/Augie Federal Constituency, Kebbi State. Lot W2 Construction of Dispensary at Argungu Shiyar Sabon Gari, Arugungu/Augie Federal Constituency, Kebbi State. Lot W3 Completion and Furnishing of Examination Hall at Government Senior Secondary School Tsokundi, Wukari LGA, Taraba State Lot W4 Rehabilitation of 4 Nos. Primary Schools in Sabon Gari LGA, Kaduna State Lot W5 Construction of Classroom with Furnishing in Gwarzo/Kobo Federal Constituency, Kano State
(2.1) CATEGORY B (GOODS)
| LOT NO. | PROJECT TITLE/DESCRIPTION |
| Lot G1 | Supply of Motorcycles to Youth in Shanono Bagwai Federal Constituency, Kano State |
| Lot G2 | Printing and Distribution of Branded Exercise Books for Kaduna North Federal Constituency, Kaduna State |
| Lot G3 | Procurement of Educational Materials in Kankia/Kusada /Ingawa Federal Constituency, Katsina State |
| Lot G4 | Procurement of Teaching Aids/Instructional Materials in Selected Primary/Secondary Schools in Wukari/Ibi Federal Constituency, Taraba State |
| Lot G5 | Printing and Supply of Exercise Books for Primary Pupils across Kaduna North Federal Constituency, Kaduna State |
| Lot G6 | Supply of Motorcycles for Teachers and other Stakeholders in Kaduna North Local Government, Kaduna State |
| Lot G7 | Supply Laptops and Accessories to Bakori and Danja Local Government Areas, Katsina State |
| Lot G8 | Procurement of Teaching Aids/Instructional Materials and Preventive Kits in Primary Schools at Dikwa/Mafa/Konduga Federal Constituency, Borno State |
| Lot G9 | Procurement of Teaching Aids/Instructional Materials and Preventive Kits in Primary and Secondary Schools in Muni LGA, Katsina State |
| Lot G10 | Procurement of Teaching Aids/Instructional Materials and Preventive Kits in Primary and Secondary Schools in Mushin 2 Federal Constituency, Lagos State |
| Lot G11 | Supply of Furniture and Instructional Materials to Islamiyya Schools of Shanono/Bagwai Federal Constituency, Kano State |
| Lot G12 | Procurement of Learning Materials for Kaduna North Federal Constituency, Kaduna State |
| Lot G13 | Printing and Supply of Exercise Books for Primary Pupils across Bagudo/Suru Federal Constituency, Kebbi State |
| Lot G14 | Procurement of Instructional Materials at Bakori/Danja Federal Constituency, Katsina State |
| Lot G15 | Supply of Books and Writing Materials in Ajaokuta Federal Constituency, Kogi State |
| Lot G16 | Supply of Educational Materials in some Selected Primary and Secondary Schools in Wukari and Ibi LGAs, Taraba State |
(2.2) CATEGORY C (SERVICES)
LOT NO. PROJECT TITLE/DESCRIPTION Lot S1 Youth Empowerment and Skill Acquisition Training in Ajaokuta Federal Constituency, Kogi State Lot S2 Grants to assist Youth/Widows in Entrepreneurship to Cushion the Effect of COVID19 in Wukari/Ibi Federal Constituency, Taraba State Lot S3 Grants to Students in Public and Private Institutions of Wukari/Ibi Federal Constituency, Taraba State Lot S4 Empowerment of Youth of Argungu/Augie Federal Constituency, Kebbi State Lot S5 5-Day Capacity Building for Officers on Service Delivery and State Coordinators Lot S6 Special Training of Selected Final Year Students of Senior Secondary Schools from Zaria Federal Constituency on Arabic and Islamic Studies Lot S7 Capacity Building/Skill Acquisition at Ajaokuta Federal Constituency, Kogi State Lot S8 Grants to Women and Youth for Education and Training in Katsina Central Federal Constituency, Katsina State
(3) ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Prospective bidders (for Lots A&B) must possess the under-listed requirements to be eligible in this procurement:
(a) Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation issued by Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including form CAC1.1 or CAC2and CAC7. Business Name is also acceptable for Services;
(b) Evidence of Company’s Income Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years – (2018, 2019 & 2020) valid till 31 December, 2021; with minimum average annual turnover of N20 million;
(c) Evidence of current Pension Clearance Certificate valid till 31 December, 2021;
(d) Evidence of current Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31 December, 2021;
(e) Evidence of current Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Clearance Certificate valid till 31 December, 2021;
(f) Evidence of Registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors. Consultants and Service Providers by submission of Interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring on 31/12/2021 or valid Certificate issued by BPP;
(g) Sworn Affidavit disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies 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 the bid are true and correct in all particulars;
(h) Company’s Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years – (2018, 2019 & 2020);
(i) Reference Letter from a reputable commercial bank indicating willingness to provide credit facility for the execution of the project when needed;
(j) Company’s Profile with the Curriculum Vitae of Key Staff to be deployed for the project, including copies of their Academic/Professional qualifications such as COREN, QSRBN, ARCON, CORBON etc.;
(k) 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;
(l) Works: List of Equipment with proof of Ownership/Lease;
(m) Category’ C: Evidence of firm’s current registration with relevant regulatory’ professional body (ies)
(n) For Training Programmes: Evidence of Firm’s Registration with the Centre for Management Development (CMD);
(o) For Joint Venture/Partnership. Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) should be provided (CAC, Tax Clearance Certificate, Pension Clearance Certificate, ITF Compliance Certificate, NSITF Clearance Certificate, IRR & Sworn Affidavit are compulsory’ for each JV partner);
(p) 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 authorized officer of the firm.
(4) COLLECTION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS (CATEGORY A & B)
Interested companies are to collect the Standard Bidding Document (SBD) from the office of the Registrar, National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS), KM 5, Kaduna-Zaria Road, Rigachikun, Kaduna on evidence of payment of a non-refundable fee of N 10,000.00 per lot, paid into the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS) Remita account in any reputable commercial bank in Nigeria.
(5) SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS
Prospective bidders are to submit bid for each of the Lot desired, two (2) hard copies each of the technical and financial bids with softcopy of financial bid only in MS Excel format, packaged separately in sealed envelopes and clearly marked as “Technical Bid” or “Financial Bid”. Thereafter, put the two sealed envelopes together in a bigger sealed envelope addressed to the Registrar, National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS) and clearly marked with (the name of the project and the Lot number). Furthermore, the reverse of each sealed envelope should have the name and address of the bidder and drop in the designated Tender Box at the Office of the Registrar, National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies not later than 12:00 noon on Monday, 21 June, 2021.
Interested Firms in Category C are to submit the Expression of Interest (EOI) for each of the Lot desired, in three (3) hard copies each (one original & two copies). The EOI should be addressed as indicated above and submitted not later than 12:00 noon on Monday, 24 May, 2021.
(6) OPENING OF EOI AND TECHNICAL BIDS
The EOI and the technical bids will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 12:00 noon on Monday. 24 May, 2021 and 12:00 noon on Monday, 21 June, 2021 at the main conference hall, National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS). KM 5, Kaduna-Zaria Road, Rigachikun, Kaduna. Please, ensure that you sign the Bid Submission Register in the office of the Registrar, National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS) will not be held liable for misplaced or wrongly submitted bids.
(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) All costs will be borne by the bidders;
(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 (link will be sent to bidders) 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) Category A & B: 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; and
(g) Category C: Only shortlisted firms will be invited on a later date for collection of Request for Proposals (RfPs);
(h) National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS)is not bound to pre-qualify/shortlist 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:
THE REGISTRAR,
NATIONAL BOARD FOR ARABIC AND ISLAMIC STUDIES (NBAIS)
