Partners For Development (PFD)- Invitation To Tender For The Construction Of Twenty (20) Nos. Of Solar Motorized Boreholes In Some Selected Communities, Schools And Health Centers (9 Lots)

DEADLINE: 10TH NOVEMBER, 2022
PARTNERS FOR DEVELOPMENT (PFD)
INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWENTY (20) NOS. OF SOLAR MOTORIZED BOREHOLES IN SOME SELECTED COMMUNITIES, SCHOOLS AND HEALTH CENTERS

(1.0) BACKGROUND
Partners for Development (PfD) is an international non-profit organization whose staff and volunteers work in partnership with local and international groups to improve quality of life for vulnerable people in underserved communities. We envision a more just, peaceful, and environmentally sustainable world, and seek to empower people by increasing their access to training, education, and resources to create more vibrant and resilient communities, with more accountable leadership.

PfD won a 36-month award with United State Agency for International Development (USAID) to implement water Improvement and Sanitation Enhancement (WISE) project in Jigawa and Kano States. Nigeria, from 6th August 2021 through 5th August 2024. PfD is collaborating with the governments of Jigawa and Kano States to implement WISE in two local government areas (LGA) of each of the States. The LGAs are Miga and Kaugama in Jigawa State and Gezawa and Karaye in Kano State. The goal of WISE is to reduce the occurrence and impact of waterborne diseases among targeted populations, especially children, women, and the elderly in underserved and rural communities in Jigawa and Kano states. 

(2.0) SCOPE OF WORK
(2.1)  Construction of twenty (20) nos. Of Solar Motorized Boreholes to be sited in selected communities, schools and health centers across Miga and Kaugama LGAs in Jigawa State; and Gezawa and Karaye LGAs in Kano State. The work is divided into nine (9) Lots as in the table below:

(3.0) MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Companies interested in the project are to submit company profiles which must contain the following:

(a) Evidence of Registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).

(b) Current Tax Clearance Certificate.

(c) Company’s audited financial account (indicating turnover) and funding information over the past 3 years endorsed by a firm of certified accountants.

(d) Evidence of financial capability from reputable Bank(s).

(e) Company’s profile, organogram and resume of relevant key technical staff, including individual attestation of availability. (Include copies of professional certificates with seal and endorsement.

(f) Verifiable evidence of good performance in similar projects previously undertaken, including letters of awards and Completion Certificates within the pass three (3) years: indicate the financial value of these similar projects.

(g) Description and list of relevant equipment (Rig, Compressor, Support Truck, building equipment, etc) owned by contractor/ supplier; include proof of ownership or lease or license over the equipment.

(h) Any additional information that will enhance the potential of the contractor/supplier.

(4.0) COLLECTION AND SUBMISSION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS AND COMPANY PROFILES
Interested bidders are to send an email requesting for the tender documents to PfDnigeria@pfd.org  The Bidder should include in the email its company profile with proof of similar projects previously undertaken. Email request for the tender documents shall commence from Nov 7 to 10, 2022.

(5.0) DISCLAIMER
This advertisement for “Invitation to Tender” shall not be construed as a commitment on the part of PfD nor shall it entitle any company to make any claim whatsoever, and/or seek any indemnity from the agency or from the partners, by virtue of such company having responded to this advertisement. All expenses incurred in preparing “Invitation to Tender” response and all expenses otherwise associated with “Invitation to Tender” responses shall be borne solely by the prospective contractor.

SIGNED
CHIEF OF PARTY/WISE
PARTNERS FOR DEVELOPMENT