DEADLINE: 3RD MARCH, 2025
ABUBAKAR TATARI ALI POLYTECHNIC, BAUCHI
PMB 0094, WUNTUN DADA, JOS ROAD, BAUCHI
INVITATION FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION AND TENDER FOR YEAR 2024 TETFUND ANNUAL INTERVENTION PROJECT
1. INTRODUCTION
The Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi in compliance with the requirements of the Public Procurement Act 2007 and other extant government regulations, the polytechnic hereby invites interested, competent and experienced contractors/firms with a track record of prompt delivery of similar projects to participate for pre-qualification and tender exercise, therefore required to adhere to information as prerequisites for pre-qualification. The projects were allocated funds under the YEAR 2024 TETFUND ANNUAL INTERVENTION PROJECT as follows:
2. SCOPE OF WORKS
Lot 1: Supply installation, testing and commissioning networking infrastructure, internet connectivity and multimedia electronics for CBT Centre
Lot 2: Supply, installation testing and commissioning of laptop computers for CBT Centre
Lot 3: Supply, deliver and testing of 1Nr 2023 utility vehicle with all accessories
3. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
a. Evidence of certificate of Incorporation with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including forms CAC2 and CAC7;
b. Evidence of Company’s Income Tax Clearance Certificate for the Last three (3) years valid till 31st December, 2024;
c. Evidence of current pension Clearance Certificate (PENCOM) valid till 31st December, 2024
d. Company’s Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years -2021,2022, and 2023;
e. Evidence of current Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate, Valid till 31st December, 2024
f. Evidence of current Nigerian social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Clearance Certificate Valid till 31st December 2024;
g. 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;
h. Sworn Affidavit:
- Disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi 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;
i. Evidence of financial capability to execute the project including reference letter from a reputable commercial bank 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 to the project, including copies of their Academic/Professional qualifications such as COREN, CPN, NITDA etc.:
k. Verifiable documentary evidence of at least three (3) similar jobs in the last five (5) years including letters of awards valuation certificates, job completion certificates and photograph of the projects;
l. Letter of authorization from the original equipment manufacturer
m. ICT jobs: evidence of rim’s current registration/accreditation with Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria and National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA);
n. For joint Venture/ Partnership, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) indicating the lead Partner 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);
Note: All documents for submission must be transmitted with a Covering/Forwarding letter under the Company/Firm’s Letter Headed 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 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
4. COLLECTION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS
Interested firms are to collect the standard bidding documents (SBD) from the office of the director of physical planning, Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi state upon payment of a non-refundable fee of N10,000.00 (ten thousand naira) through Remita in any commercial bank of their choice. Evidence of such payment is to be presented at the cash office, bursary department for official receipt which is to be presented at the point of collection of the SBDs between 10:00am- 4Pm, Mondays-Fridays, please.
5. SUBMISSION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS
Prospective bidders are to submit two (2) hard copies of the technical and financial bids (original and photocopy) packaged separately in sealed envelopes and clearly marked “technical bid and financial bid”. Thereafter, put the two sealed envelopes and addressed to: THE RECTOR, ABUBAKAR TATARI ALI POLYTECHNIC BAUCHI STATE and clearly marked with the name of the project. Each of the envelopes must have the full address of the bidder at the reverse side of the envelope where the project name was written.
Furthermore, the sealed and properly addressed envelope shall be dropped in the tender box situated in the procurement department not later than 12:00pm on Monday, 3rd March, 2025.
6. OPENING OF BID DOCUMENTS
The technical and financial bids will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at the polytechnic administrative boardroom by 1200 noon on Monday, 3rd march, 2025 in the presence of bidders or their representatives. Please ensure you signed the bid submission register as ATAP polytechnic 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 authorized by the firm;
b. Bids submitted after the deadline for submission would be rejected and returned unopened;
c. Delivery by courier will not be accepted;
d. All cost incurred as a result of the bid invitation shall be borne by the bidders
e. The polytechnic is not bound to consider any bidder for an award and reserves the right to cancel the bidding process and proceeding, without incurring liabilities to the bidders
f. The polytechnic is not bound to shortlist any bidder and reserves the right to annual the procurement process at any time without incurring any liabilities in accordance with section 28 of the public procurement act, 2007.
g. The polytechnic is not obliged to award the contract to the lowest bidder
Signed:
Rector
Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic Bauchi State
