DEADLINE: 6TH JUNE, 2022
FEDERAL COLLEGE OF HORTICULTURE DADIN-KOWA,GOMBE
INVITATION FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION AND EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF 2022 CAPITAL PROJECTS
(1) INTRODUCTION
The Federal College of Horticulture, Dadin-Kowa, Gombe in keeping with its mandate and in compliance with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act, 2007, intends to implement the College’s projects in line with the 2022 financial year. The College hereby invite Interested, competent and reputable Contractors and Consultants with relevant experience and good record of accomplishment for the procurement of the under listed:
(2) SCOPE OF WORKS/GOODS/SERVICES
CATEGORY A: WORKS
| LOTS | DESCRIPTION | |
| WOO1R | Rehabilitation of Primary Health Care Centre in Katsina Central Federal Constituency, Katsina State | New |
| W002R | Construction of GD4 City Centre Behind Orji Primary School Gombe, Gombe State | New |
| W003R | Provision of Solar Streetlights in Bende Federal Constituency, Abia State | New |
| W004R | Construction of Solar Street Light at Nassarawa Town | New |
| W005R | Rehabilitation of Primary Healthcare Centre in Lambam, Yamaultu/Deba Lga, Gombe State | New |
| W006R | Construction of Solar Powered Borehole in Various Communities of Dass and Tafawa Balewa Lga of Bauchi South, Bauchi State | New |
| W007R | Construction of Solar Powered Borehole in Various Communities in Bauchi Lga. of Bauchi South Bauchi State | New |
| W008R | Construction and Installation of Hand Pump Boreholes in Kura/ Madobi/ Garun Malam Federal Constituency in Kano State | New |
| W009R | Construction of Solar Powered Borehole in Various Communities of Alkaleri Lga. of Bauchi State | New |
| W010R | Construction of Solar Powered Borehole in Various Communities of Toro Lga of Bauchi State | New |
| W011R | Water Projects in Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency, Bauchi State | New |
| W012R | Provision and Installation of Integrated Solar Power Street Light in Zki Federal Constituency, Bauchi State | New |
| W013R | Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Farm Communities of Mokwa/Edati/Lavun Lgas, Niger State | New |
| W014R | Electrification of Mamafu-Pacifu-Emitsuallasan-Kanko Communities-Gbako Lga, Niger State. | New |
| W015R | Supply and Installation of Streetlights and Construction of Solar Powered Boreholes in Selected Communities of Jaba | New |
| W016R | Provision and Installation of Solar Street Lights in Selected Areas in Katsina Central Federal Constituency, Katsina | New |
| W017R | Construction and Equipping of College Clinic | New |
CATEGORY B: GOODS
LOTS DESCRIPTION G001R Supply of Motorcycles in Akwanoa/Nassarawa Eggon/ Wamba Federal Constituency, Nassarawa State New G002R Supply of Motorcycles in Alkaleri/Kirfi Federal Constituency, Bauchi State New G003R Supply of Transformer at Off Adefemi on Top Aso Rock View, Ushafa Village, Bwari Area Council New
CATEGORY C: CONSULTANCY SERVICES
LOTS DESCRIPTION C001R Training and Empowerment of Youths and Women on Onions Production in Abadam/Guzamala/ Kukawa/ Mobbar Federal Constituency, Borno State New C002R Training and Empowerment of Youths and Women on Agronomic and Production of Vegetable Crops in Abadam/Guzamala/Kukawa/Mobbar Federal Constituency, Borno State New C003R Capacity Building. Training and Empowerment for Women and Youth in Sankara Jigawa State New C004R Strategic Training and Empowerment for Youths and Women in Birniwa/ Guri/Kirikasamma Federal Constituency. Jigawa State. New C005R Strategic Training in Poultry Production Value Chain in Katsina Lga, Katsina State New
(3) ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Prospective bidders should submit the following documents:
(a) Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Form CAC 1.1 or CAC2 and CAC7;
(b) Evidence of Company Income’s Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years valid till 31st December, 2022; with minimum average annual turnover of: Works N100million, Goods N50million Services N30million;
(c) Evidence of Pension Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2022 (this requirement is only applicable to bidders whose number of staff is 15 and above);
(d) Evidence of Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2022 (this requirement is only applicable to bidders whose number of staff is 5 and above or the bidder’s annual turnover is N50m and above);
(e) Evidence of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December. 2022;
(f) Evidence of Registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by submission of Interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring on 31st December, 2022 or valid Certificate issued by BPP.;
(g) Sworn Affidavit:
- disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of the Federal College of Horticulture, Dadin-Kowa, Gombe 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;
- that no Director has been convicted in any Country for any criminal offence relating to fraud or financial impropriety or criminal misrepresentation or falsification of facts relating to any matter;
- that the Company is not in receivership, the subject of any form of insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings or the subject of any form of winding up petition or proceedings;
- That the company does not have existing loan or financial liability with a bank, other financial institution or third party that is classified as doubtful, non-performance, bad or whose repayment portion has been outstanding for the last four (4) months;
(h) Company’s Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years -2019, 2020 & 2021, duly acknowledged by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS);
(i) Reference Letter from a reputable commercial bank in Nigeria, 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 Plants/Equipment with proof of Ownership/Lease Agreement;
(m) Services: Evidence of Firm’s current Licence/Accreditation by relevant regulatory professional body lies) such as Centre for Management Development for Training;
(n) For Supply of Equipment: Evidence of Letter of Authorisation from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM);
(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 authorised officer of the firm.
NOTE: Arrangement of EOI/Technical Documents in hard copies should follow the order in the list above and appropriately paged. The EOI/technical document should have a table of content indicating the pages, which these items are to be found. Failure to comply with this directive will result in disqualification of the bidder.
(4) SUBMISSION OF EOI DOCUMENTS– CONSULTANCY SERVICE
Interested firms are to submit two (2) bound 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 Provost, Federal College of Horticulture, Dadin Kowa, Gombe State and clearly marked with (the name of the project and the Lot number). Furthermore, the reverse of each sealed envelope should bear the name and address of the bidder and drop in the designated Tender Box in the Office of the Provost not later than 12:00 Noon Monday 6 June, 2022.
(5) SUBMISSION OF PRE-QUALIFICATION DOCUMENTS – GOODS AND WORKS
Prospective bidders are to submit pre-qualification documents for each of the Lot desired; two (2) hare copies each of the technical bids packaged in sealed envelopes and clearly marked as “Invitation for Prequalification”; and addressed to The Provost, Federal College of Horticulture, Dadin Kowa, Gombe State and clearly marked with (the name of the project and the Lot number). Furthermore, the reverse of each sealed envelope should bear the name and address of the bidder and drop in the designated Tender Box in the Office of the Provost not later than 12:00Noon, Monday 6 June, 2022.
(6) OPENING OF PRE-QUALIFICATION DOCUMENTS
The EoI/Prequalification Documents will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 12:00 Noon, Monday 6 June, 2022 in the College Hall of Federal College of Horticulture, Dadin Kowa, Gombe State in the presence of bidders or their representatives. Please, ensure that you sign the Bid Submission Register in the office of the Provost, as the College 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 cost will be borne by the bidders;
(d) Attendees at the bids opening shall be required to wash hands, use hand sanitiser, wear mask and observe physical distancing. The Bids Opening will be covered by video recording and invitation link will be sent to bidders who chooses to join the bid opening online;
(e) Goods & Works: Only pre-qualified bidders at technical evaluation will be invited at a later date for virtual fina1 bids opening, while the financial bids of un-successful bidders will be returned un-opened;
(f) Services: Only shortlisted firms will be invited at a later date for collection of Request for Proposals;
(g) The Federal College of Horticulture, Dadin Kowa, Gombe State 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.
SIGNED:
PROVOST
FEDERAL COLLEGE OF HORTICULTURE,
DADIN KOWA, GOMBE STATE
