DEADLINE:3RD MARCH, 2022
GOVERNMENT OF RIVERS STATE OF NIGERIA
ASARI-TORU LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL LOCAL GOVERNMENT HEADQUARTERS,
P.O. BOX 184, BUGUMA
CONSTRUCTION OF 12 NOS. ONE (1) BEDROOM FLAT ON TWO SUSPENDED FLOORS FOR COUNCIL STAFF QUARTERS AT BUGUMA CITY IN ASARI TORU LOCAL GOVERNMENT

INVITATION TO PREQUALIFICATION / TECHNICAL AND COMMERCIAL TENDERS

INTRODUCTION
Asari-Toru Local Government hereby expresses her intention to undertake procurement of works for the Construction of the aforementioned project and hereby invites competent and experienced contractors to submit Bids.

PROJECT TITLE
Construction of 12 Nos. One (1) Bedroom Flat on Two Suspended Floors for Council Staff Quarters at Buguma City, Asari Toru Local Government Area

PROJECT OBJECTIVE
To provide world-class infrastructure to aid staff productivity and to stimulate economic growth in the Local Government Area.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION /SCOPE OF WORK
A building on two suspended floors, consisting of substructure, superstructure, sand-crete block work, roofing, finely finished interior and exterior with elaborate external works amongst others is to be developed. The scope includes electrical, mechanical landscaping and horticulture works.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Interested contractors/bidders in this field are required to submit the following:

(a) Evidence of company registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission – Certification of Incorporation; Memorandum and articles of Association. CAC Forms C07, C02 or CAC Form 1.1 and other relevant documentation.

(b) Evidence of VAT registration and Tax registration number (TIN).

(c) Detailed Company profile with registered address: not P.O BOX, or P.M.B, functional email, telephone numbers and point of contact for the organization

(d) The Company’s Rivers State Development Levy receipts for three (3) consecutive years (year of tender inclusive) or intendment to pay

(e) Evidence of payment of Company Tax and return (tax clearance certificate) for the last three (3) years.

(f) Evidence of financial capability (a) Bank reference letter (b) Audited financial Returns /Statements for the last three (3) years.

(g) Verifiable evidence of similar jobs successfully executed in the past three (3) years – attach copies of letters of award and completion certificates

(h) Resume CV’s of key technical staff with copies of professional certificates endorsed and evidencing (3) years employment of key Staff.

(i)  Evidence of ownership of equipment, leased or intendment to lease with memorandum of agreement with Leasing Companies for this project.

(j) Quality Control Quality Assurance Procedure Report.

(k) Anti – Corruption Policy

(l) All documents for submission must be transmitted with a covering forwarding letter under the company’s letter headed paper bearing the Registration Number (RC) as issued by CAC, Contact Address, Mobile Telephone Number, e-mail address and the Names of the Directors of the Company at the bottom of the page and shall be duly signed by authorized officer of the Firm.

COLLECTION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS AND INSTRUCTION TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS
All interested companies are hereby invited to pick up tender documents from the Office of the Head of Local Government Administration, Ground Floor, Asari-Toru Local Government Council Secretariat Complex, Buguma, River State, Monday-Friday between 10:00am-3:00pm, Phone No: 08038825725 Tender (unpriced commercial) document, and other related documents are to be issued.

SITE INSPECTION – Bidders are strongly advised to visit on Mondays through Fridays between 9:00am to 3:00pm and physically asses the site before tendering.

BID SUBMISSION AND CLOSING
Completed Technical and Commercial Priced Bids of Quantities (BoQs) are to be submitted in 3 three Envelops in hard copies and soft copies (CDS) or Flash Drives, as stated below:

(a) Envelope no 1: Pre-qualification/Technical/Financial Capability Envelope – Clearly labeled Pre-qualification/Technical Bid” Sealed with Company Seal and signed across scale point.

(b) Envelope no. 2: Commercial Envelope – clearly labeled Commercial Priced  Bid Scaled with Company Seal and signed scale point.

(c) Envelope no. 3: Larger Main Envelope- containing envelopes (1) and (2) above, Scaled and Signed across scale points, ensure tamper proofing. This Third envelope should bear the company name at the reverse sides while the project Name at the Top Right Hand Corner of the Envelope and addressed to Head of Local Government Administration.

(d) Submission Location: deposit in the bid box located at Office of the Head of Local Government Administration, Ground Floor, Asari-Toru LGA, Rivers State.

(e) Submission Date and Deadline: The Bid should reach the above address on or before 12:00pm, 3 March, 2022. Bid closes.

BID OPENING
Tender Documents are to be opened immediately after the closing of submission deadline by 12:00pm., 3 Day of March, 2022 at the Council Conference Hall, Asari-Toru Local Government Council Secretariat Complex. Buguma, Rivers State in the presence of bidders or their representatives. Officials of other Government Agencies and interested members of the general public are invited to witness the public bid opening exercise accordingly. This publication hereby serves as an invitation for the Bid Opening to all interested members of the public.

FURTHER INFORMATION
(a) Ensure you sign the bid submission register at the point of submission as the Council will not be liable for misplaced bids.

(b) Late submission will be rejected and shall not be opened

(c) The Council reserves the right to take final decision on any of the documents received in the bid.

(d) No representative or agent should bid for or on behalf of any Firm as the Council will not discuss or deal with any third party.

(e) The Council reserves the right to verity and authenticate any claim in the tender documents. Prospective bidders should therefore include in their submissions necessary authority for verification.

(f) All costs incurred in responding to this advert and bidding for the project shall be borne solely by the Bidders and

(g) The Council shall not enter into any debate or discussion with any party with respect to the rejection of bid not conforming to the directives and accompanying documents.

DISCLAIMER
This advertisement shall not be construed as a commitment on the part of the Asari-Toru Local Government to appoint any contractor nor shall it entitle any bidder to any claims arising from this bid and Council shall be indemnified from any such claims.

SIGNED:
MR. AKEOBARASUAM SOKARI GEORGE
HEAD OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION
FOR: CHAIRMAN ASARI-TORU LOCAL GOVERNMENT