DEADLINE: 8TH MARCH, 2024
BELLS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
INVITATION FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF LABORATORY BLOCKS FOR BELLS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, OTA, OGUN STATE

1. INTRODUCTION
Bells University of Technology is a private University in Ota, Ogun State. The institution is in the process of selecting suitably qualified contractors for the development of two blocks of Laboratories (Block A & B). Contractors must be able to show competence and ability to undertake decent construction work of good quality, at the right price, and to be delivered on time.

2. PROPOSED PROJECTS

  • Lot 1: Construction of 1 number Laboratory Block A
  • Lot 2: Construction of 1 Number Laboratory Block B

3. PRE-QUALIFICATION CRITERIA
Interested contractors must provide:
a. Evidence of registration with CAC as a Business Name or Limited Liability Company
b. Evidence of registration as a contractor with Bells University of Technology, Ota;
c. Evidence of Company’s Income Tax Clearance Certificates for the last three (3) years valid till 31st December 2024.
d. Sworn affidavit

  • That no director has been convicted in any county for any criminal offence relating to fraud impropriety or criminal misrepresentation of falsification of facts relating to any matter.
  • That the company is not in receivership, the subject of any form or bankruptcy proceedings of the subject of any form of winding up petition or proceeding
  • That the company does not have existing loan or financial liability with a bank, other financial institutions or a third party that is classified as doubtful, non-performance, bad or whose repayment portion has been outstanding for the last four (4) months
  • disclosing whether or not any officer of the University is a former or present Director, shareholder or has any pecuniary interest in the proposed bidder

e. company profile and organizational structure, including name and resume of key personnel with address and phone numbers;
f. 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, QSDRBN, ARCON, CORBON etc;
g. Verifiable list of previous/similar major works carried out.
h. Evidence of strength, credit worthiness/Bank reference letters;
i. List of equipment to be used at least 10 years post qualification experience;
j. The principal must have at least 10 years post qualification experience;
k. Evidence of previous work done either as a business or as any employee at senior level in reputable construction organizations
l. The principal must be a corporate registered member of NIQS/NIOB/NIA/NSE;
m. The company must have demonstrable knowledge of construction processes, procedures, knowledge of value engineering and knowledge of QA/QC processes for high quality construction production
n. List of construction team members both technical personnel and key artisans with their relevant experiences listed
o. Pictures of previous jobs done
p. Verifiable references from clients or employers
q. Evidence of HSE/commitment to enforcement of HSE protocols on construction site;

4. MODE OF SUBMISSION:
All documents for submission must be submitted with a Covering/Forwarding letter under the Company’s letter head paper bearing amongst others, the Registration Number (RC) as issued by the CAC, Contact Address, Telephone Number (preferably GSM No) fax, and email 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.

5. PAYMENT FOR TENDER:
Interested contractors are to present evidence of payment of a non-refundable advance tender fee of 150,000.00 only for the proposed Laboratory Block A and 200,000.00 only for laboratory Block B. The account details for payment can be obtained at the Bursary Department of the University.

6. PLEASE NOTE

  • All documents must be in English Language
  • Only pre-qualified contractors will be invited at a later date for tender
  • All information on the pre-qualification exercise is also available on the University website www.bellsuniversity.edu.ng
  • Nothing in this advertisement shall be considered to be a commitment on the part of Bells University of Technology, nor shall it entitle responding firms to seek any indemnity from the University by virtue of the contractors having responded to this advertisement and
  • Bells University of Technology is not bound to prequalify and bidder 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.

7. SUBMISSION OF PRE-QUALIFICATION DOCUMENTS
The items listed should be prepared into a document addressed to the Vice-Chancellor, Bells University of Technology PMB 1015, Ota, Ogun State, and submitted to the department of Physical planning, while the soft copy of the documents should be scanned, butchered and submitted via email to pp@bellsuniversity.edu.ng not later than 8th March, 2024.

Further inquiries can be via pp@bellsuniversity.edu.ng or 08133731565 (calls only)

Only shortlisted contractors will be contacted.

SIGNED
LAMIDI S. TAFA (MR.)
REGISTRAR AND SECRETARY TO COUNCIL

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