DEADLINE: 17TH JUNE, 2025
UNIVERSITY OF JOS (UNIJOS)
REQUEST FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION/REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST DOCUMENTS FOR THE EXECUTION OF PROJECTS UNDER THE YEAR 2025 CAPITAL APPROPRIATION, YEAR 2025 TETFUND ANNUAL INTERVENTION AND YEAR 2024 TETFUND INTERVENTION FOR NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY GAME ASSOCIATION (NUGA) AND 2025 SERVICE CHARGE
1.0 PREAMBLE
In compliance with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act 2007, the University of Jos, Nigeria intends to execute the under-listed projects to be funded under the specified mentioned Interventions. Interested and competent Contractors, Suppliers and Service Providers are therefore invited to submit prequalification/expression of interest Documents in respect of the procurements as follows:
PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED UNDER YEAR 2025 CAPITAL APPROPRIATION
PROJECT / LOT NO. PROJECT TITLE MINIMUM AVERAGE ANNUAL TURNOVER (₦) Project 1 Lot 1 Procurement, Installation and Training on the use of Teaching and Research Equipment for various departments 200 million Project 1 Lot 2 Fencing of University of Jos Naraguta Campus 100 million Project 1 Lot 3 Provision of Municipal Services Light and Water for University of Jos 100 million Project 1 Lot 4 Construction and Furnishing of Offices, Lectures Halls and Laboratories for the Faculty of Natural Science 150 million Project 1 Lot 5 Construction and furnishing of 1000 Capacity Auditorium for the Faculty of Natural Science, Naraguta Campus 180 million Project 1 Lot 6 Completion of Faculty of Environmental Science 130 million Project 1 Lot 7 Completion of Students Cafeteria 130 million Project 1 Lot 8 Proposed Construction and Furnishing of Pro-Chancellor’s Lodge 130 million Project 1 Lot 9 Renovation of Naraguta Students Hostels, Block A 80 million Project 1 Lot 10 Renovation of Naraguta Students Hostels, Block B 80 million Project 1 Lot 11 Renovation of Naraguta Students Hostels, Block C 80 million Project 1 Lot 12 Renovation of Naraguta Students Hostels, Block D 80 million Project 1 Lot 13 Renovation of Commons Services at Naraguta Hotels Blocks A-D 50 million Project 1 Lot 14 Renovation of Naraguta Zon Students Hostels, Block A 50 million Project 1 Lot 15 Renovation of Naraguta Zon Students Hostels, Block B 50 million Project 1 Lot 16 Renovation of Commons Services at Naraguta Zion Hotels Blocks A-B 50 million
PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED UNDER YEAR 2025 TERTIARY EDUCATION TRUST FUND (TETFUND) ANNUAL INTERVENTION
| PROJECT / LOT NO. | PROJECT TITLE | MINIMUM AVERAGE ANNUAL TURNOVER |
|---|---|---|
| Project 2 Lot 1 | Renovation/Rehabilitation of Academic Buildings and Hostels in Bauchi Road and Naraguta Campuses | 350M |
| Project 2 Lot 2 | Furnishing of Academic Offices at Bauchi Road Campus and Naraguta Campus | 100 million |
| Project 2 Lot 3 | Procurement of Teaching and Installation of Teaching and Research Equipment for Various Departments including Maintenance and servicing of some old Equipment | 100 million |
PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED UNDER YEAR 2023 TERTIARY EDUCATION TRUST FUND (TETFUND) SPECIAL INTERVENTION FOR SPONSORSHIP OF NIGERIA UNIVERSITIES GAMES ASSOCIATION (NUGA)
PROJECT / LOT NO. PROJECT TITLE MINIMUM AVERAGE ANNUAL TURNOVER (NAIRA) Project 3 Provision of Stand-alone Street Light and Support Equipment in Preparation for November, 2025 NUGA at University of Jos 50 million
PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED UNDER YEAR 2025 UNIVERSITY OF JOS SERVICE CHARGES
PROJECT / LOT NO. PROJECT TITLE MINIMUM AVERAGE ANNUAL TURNOVER Project 4 Installation of 7.5KVA Solar Power Systems for the Vice-Chancellor and other Principal Officers Residences 20 million
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO BE FUNDED UNDER THE 2025 CAPITAL APPROPRIATION AND YEAR 2025 TETFUND ANNUAL INTERVENTION PROJECTS
PROJECT / LOT NO. PROJECT TITLE MINIMUM AVERAGE ANNUAL TURNOVER Project 5 Lot 1 Provision of Consultancy Services for the renovation of academic Buildings and Hostels at Bauchi Road and Naraguta Campus 20 million Project 5 Lot 2 Provision of Consultancy Services for the Construction and Furnishing of 1000 Capacity Auditorium for the Faculty of Natural Science, Naraguta to be funded under the Year 2025 Capital Appropriation 20 million Project 5 Lot 3 Provision of Consultancy Services for the Completion of Students Cafeteria at Naraguta Campus to be funded under the Year 2025 Capital Appropriation 20 million Project 5 Lot 4 Provision of Consultancy Services for the Construction and Furnishing of Pro-Chancellor’s Lodge to be funded under the Year 2025 Capital Appropriation 20 million
2.0 SCOPE OF WORK/DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTS
(a) Construction Projects
The construction projects are basically of reinforced concrete frame structure. The building substructure is of reinforced concrete columns with infill 230mm thick sandcrete blocks fill solid; the superstructure is also of reinforced concrete columns with 230mm x 230mm sandcrete blocks infill walls. The Roof is of structural steel covered with 0.55mm gauge long-span Aluminium roofing sheets with a quality finishing as would be specified in the contract documents.
(b) Rehabilitation Projects
Repairs/replacement of leaking roofs, dilapidated ceilings, damages on walls and floors, replacement of dilapidated windows and door. Replacement of damaged fascia board and cladding, as well as replacement of electrical, plumbing and gas installations. General painting and decorations of the buildings.
(c) Procurement Projects
Supply, installation, training and commissioning of the equipment.
(d) Consultancy Services: These comprises of:
a) Pre-Tender Stage
This comprises of Geo-technical survey, preparation of designs and drawings and preparation of Bill of Quantities or Bill of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation
b) Tender Stage
This comprises of preparation of Standard Bidding Document, bids evaluation and recommendation for award to the appropriate approving authority.
c) Post-Tender Stage
This comprises of supervision of works at the project site, valuation of work done, submission of the progress report to the University and other services
3.0 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Prospective Applicants should submit the following documents for pre-qualification:
a. Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Form CAC_1 or CAC_2 and CAC_3;
b. Evidence of Company’s Income Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years valid till 31st December, 2025;
c. Evidence of Pension Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2025 (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, 2025 (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, 2025;
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, 2025 or valid Certificate issued by BPP.
g. Sworn Affidavit:
- disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of the University of Jos, Nigeria 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 – 2022, 2023 & 2024;
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 Certificates such as COREN, QSRBN, ARCON, CORBON etc.;
k. Verifiable documentary evidence of at least three (3) similar jobs (in size, nature & complexity) executed in the last five (5) years including Letters of Awards, Valuation Certificates, Job Completion Certificates and Photographs of the projects;
l. For Supply of Equipment: Letter of Authorization as representative of the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs);
m. Consultancy Services Job: Evidence of Registration with the Professional body
n. Works: List of Plants/Equipment with proof of Ownership/Lease Agreement;
o. For Joint Venture/Partnership, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) should be provided indicating among others the Lead Partner (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 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 authorized officer of the firm.
4.0 COLLECTION OF PRE-QUALIFICATION/EOI DOCUMENTS
The Prequalification Documents are to be collected by all interested bidders in the Procurement Office, Room 4, Third Floor, Senate and Administrative Building, Naraguta Campus, University of Jos on the presentation of receipt of payment of non-refundable processing fee of ₦10,000.00 per Lot.
PAYMENT PROCEDURE
i. Generate Remita Retrieval Reference (IRR) number online in favour of University of Jos via www.remita.net and ensure you select “TENDER FEES” for ‘Name of Service/Purpose’. Visit any Commercial Bank with the RRR form for payment. Submit the print-out receipt of payment at the Bursary Department for confirmation.
5.0 SUBMISSION OF PREQUALIFICATION/EOI DOCUMENTS
The Prequalification documents with evidence of payment of non-refundable fee of ₦10,000.00 per Lot confirmed by Bursary Department of the University should be spiral bound each with table of contents and page numbering in the order of the requirements listed above and packaged in an envelope and should be clearly marked “Prequalification documents” … State the project and Lot Number with the Title at the top left corner of the envelope with the company’s name written on reverse side of the envelope.
All submissions are to be addressed to the Head, Procurement Unit, University of Jos and dropped in the Tenders Box that will be at the Procurement Unit, Room 001, Third Floor, Senate and Administrative Building, Naraguta Campus, University of Jos, not later than 11:00am of Tuesday, 17th June, 2025.
6.0 OPENING OF PREQUALIFICATION/EOI DOCUMENTS
The Prequalification/Expression of Interest Documents shall be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 11:00am of Tuesday, 17th June, 2025, at the Procurement Unit Conference Room, Naraguta Campus, University of Jos in the presence of Bidders or their representatives. For inquiries, please email procurement.unijos@gmail.com
7.0 PLEASE NOTE
i. More details of the scope of works/supplies are as provided in the Bidding document/the Bill of Quantities Original documents on any aspect of a contractor’s submission may be requested for sighting during and/or after the opening session. Documents shall be verified, and violators disqualified and reported to investigating authority(ies). No bidder should bid for more than (2) Lots; All submission shall be in line with requirements and instructions provided above, failure to do so will lead to outright disqualification;
ii. The Technical Bids 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 bid opening online;
iii. Only pre-qualified bidders at technical evaluation will be invited at a later date to Tender;
iv. The University of Jos, Nigeria is not bound to pre-qualify 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
Mrs Nanzok Bukata
Ag. Head Procurement / Secretary Tenders Board
