DEADLINE: 11TH JUNE, 2024
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, ABEOKUTA (FUNAAB)
ALABATA ROAD, PMB 2240, ABEOKUTA, NIGERIA
INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR THE REVIEW OF FUNAAB MASTER PLAN
1. INTRODUCTION
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, (FUNAAB) master plan was developed based on the National Universities Commission (NUC) guidelines and approved as of 1991. Since the approval of the master plan, several demographic, physical and structural developments have take place making the review of the plan inevitable, hence the call for Expression of Interest (EOI) for the review of the University Master Plan to cover the period 2025-2035.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICE
The existing master plan consists of 10 chapters covering; the introduction, University Philosophy and Administrative Structures, Environmental Survey of Permanent Site, Population and Space Projection, Master Plan, Transportation and Infrastructure, Architectural Design Guidelines, landscapes design concepts and guidelines, development cost and phasing as well as an implementation strategy.
A detailed site investigation was carried out before the existing Master Plan was developed. Physiographic and perceptual analysis of site was made. Detailed soil investigations were conducted. Topographic survey is also available. The existing master plan consists of detailed study of alternative sources of water supply to the University and has made proposal on service such as Roads, Electricity, Telephone, Drainage, Refuse Disposal etc;
3. IMPORTANT AREAS OF REVIEW
Important areas the review of the university Master Plan will cover include the following:
a. Updating of new existing land use map of the University in digital format.
b. Developing of a new physical development proposal.
c. Development of new land use and service (Roads, Electricity, Telephone, Drainage, Refuse Disposal etc)
d. Phased development plans
e. Implementation strategies and cost elements.
4. THE REVISED MASTER PLAN
The master planner will be expected to propose a reviewed master plan to comply with:
a. NUC guidelines and Standards
b. The peculiarities of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
c. The limited funding Universities are currently experiencing. The implication being that the master plan proposed to the University shall be one that can be implemented within current budgetary constraints.
d. The university base population, which is 21,000 in 2024 and growth rate of 10% is envisaged till 2035.
5. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Interested bidders are required to submit two (2) bound tender documents duly signed, paginated separated by dividers and arranged in the order outlined hereunder;
a) Evidence of certificate of Incorporation issued by Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Forms CAC2 and CAC7 or business name where applicable;
b) Evidence of Company’s Income Tax Clearance Certificates for the last three (3) years valid till 31st December 2024; the minimum average turnover required is N100 million
c) Evidence of Pension Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2024 (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, 2024 (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 current Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2024;
f) Evidence of Registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by submission of Interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring on 31/12/2024 or valid Certificate issued by BPP;
g) Evidence of firm’s registration with relevant professional bodies e.g TOPREC (Town Planners Registration Council of Nigeria), ATOPCON (Association of Town Planners Consultant of Nigeria) or any other related regulatory professional body(ies)
h) Sworn affidavit
- disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta or Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) 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 county for any criminal offence relating to fraud impropriety or criminal misrepresentation of falsification of facts relating to any matter.
- That the company does not have existing loan or financial liability with a bank, other financial institutions of third party that is classified as doubtful, non-performance, bad or whose repayment portion has been outstanding for the last four (4) months.
i) Company’s Audited Accounts for the last three years ( 2021, 2022 & 2023);
j) Reference letter from a reputable commercial bank indicating willingness to provide credit facility for the execution of the project when needed;
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;
Note: 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 letter head 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.
6. SUBMISSION OF EOI DOCUMENTS
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 Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture, PMB 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun 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 dropped in the designated tender Box in the office of the Head, Procurement Unit, not later than 12:00 noon Wednesday, 5th June, 2024.
7. OPENING OF EOI
The EOI documents bids will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission 12:00 noon Wednesday, 5th June, 2024 at Room A119, Unity Building ‘A’ Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta at 12:00 noon in the presence of bidders or their representatives. Please, ensure that you sign the EOI submission register in the office of the Head, Procurement Unit, Room B 203, Unity Building ‘A’ Federal University of Agriculture, PMB 2240, Abeokuta, as the University will not be held liable for misplaced or wrongly submitted bids. For further enquiries, please contact the Head Procurement Unit on email procurement@funaab.edu.ng
8. GENERAL INFORMATION
a. EOI must be in English Language and signed by an official authorized by the bidder;
b. EOI submitted after the deadline for submission would be returned unopened;
c. All costs will be borne by the bidder;
d. The EOIs will be opened in the presence of Bidders or their representatives, CSOs in the areas of Anti-Corruption and Transparency and Private Professional bodies; and will be covered by video recording; invitation link will be sent to bidder who chooses to join the EOIs/bid opening online;
e. Only shortlisted firms will be invited at a later date for collection of Request for Proposals;
f. The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta 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
O.M Dawodu (Mrs.)
Ag. Registrar
