DEADLINE: 21ST JULY, 2025
REV. FR. MOSES ORSHIO ADASU UNIVERSITY
FORMALLY BENUE STATE UNIVERSITY
P.M.B. 102119, MAKURDI, BENUE STATE
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EoI) FOR ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANTS
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 This Invitation for tenders follows the Allocation for Year 2025 Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) Special Intervention -2025V/SX103/Special High Impact Project (SHIP) Phase XV-2025V/SX225 and Annual Intervention -2025R/SX572
1.2 The Management of Rev.Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu, University formally Benue State University, Makurdi in pursuant of its mandate, and in compliance with the public procurement Act 2007(as amended), is desirous of engaging the services of Consultants in the under-listed fields for projects under Year 2025 Appropriation.
1.3 Interested Consulting firms with relevant cognate experience and good track record of performance are hereby invited to submit Expression of Interest in not more than two Lots of the under listed Services:
2. SCOPE OF SERVICE
- Architecture
- Engineering:
- Structural Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers
- Electrical Engineers
- Quantity Surveyors
| LOT | CATEGORY “A” CONSULTANCY SERVICE |
|---|---|
| LOT 1 | CONSULTANCY SERVICE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LECTURE HALLS, SEMINAR ROOMS AND STAFF OFFICES FOR MEDICAL, NURSING, PHARMACY AND DENTAL STUDENTS. |
| LOT 2 | CONSULTANCY SERVICE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HOSTELS FOR THE MEDICAL AND DENTAL STUDENTS |
| LOT 3 | CONSULTANCY SERVICE FOR: A. PROPOSED REMODELING OF EXISTING STRUCTURES INTO TWIN LECTURE THEATRES, WORKSHOPS, LECTURE ROOMS/HALLS, DRAWING STUDIOS AND OFFICES. B. PROPOSED ACCESS ROADS AND EARTHWORKS FROM JUNCTION TO CAMPUS GATE AND INTERCONNECTING BUILDING WITHIN THE CAMPUS C. PROPOSED DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF A 10,000LITRE CAPACITY WATER STEEL TANK WITH STAND/INDUSTRIAL BOREHOLE DRILLING. |
| LOT 4 | CONSULTANCY SERVICE FOR PROPOSED RENOVATION OF NO. TWIN LECTURE THEATRE AND REMODELING OF GST DEPARTMENT |
3. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Interested firms should submit two (2) bound Eol 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 Form CAC1.1 or CAC2 and CAC7.
b. Evidence of Firm’s Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years valid till 31st December, 2025; with minimum average annual turnover of ₦200 million
c. Evidence of Pension Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2025 (this requirement is only applicable where number of staffs is at least 15);
d. Evidence of Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2025 (this requirement is only applicable where number of staffs at least 5);
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 services Providers by submission of Interim Registration Report (IRR)expiring on 31/12/2025 or valid Certificate issued by BPP.
g. Evidence of Firm’s practice Licence issued by the relevant regulatory professional body (ies) such as COREN/QSRBN/ARCON/CORBON/SURCON/ESVARBON/Estate Surveying, NITDA, CPN, CMD etc.;
h. Sworn Affidavit disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of the (Rev.Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu, University formally Benue State University, Makurdi) 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 correcting all particulars;
i. Company’s Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years-2022,2023,2024; duly acknowledged by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)
j. Evidence of financial capability to execute the project by submission of Reference Letter from a reputable commercial bank indicating willingness to provide credit facility for the project when needed;
k. Company Profile with the Curriculum Vitae of Key Staff to be deployed for the project, including copies of their current practicing Licence, Academic/Professional qualification (e.g. COREN, QSRBN, ARCON, CORBON, etc)
l. 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;
m. For Joint Venture/Partnership, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) indicating 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 document 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 address. Cooperate Affairs Commission (CAC), contact Address, Telephone Number (preferably GSM No), and e-mail the 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 authorised officer of the firm.
3. 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 in a sealed envelope clearly marked as “Expression of Interest” and addressed to the Ag. Coordinator Procurement, Rev.Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu, University formally Benue State University, P.M.B. 102119, Makurdi, Benue State. Furthermore, the reverse of each sealed envelope should bear the name and address of the bidder and drop in the designated Tender Box at the Senate Chambers not later than 12:00 noon Monday, 21st July, 2025.
4. OPENING OF EOI DOCUMENTS
a. The Eol documents will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 12:00 noon Monday, 21st July, 2025 in the Senate Chambers of the University.
b. All prospective Consultants are invited to the Public opening ceremony and also advised to bring relevant original documents for sighting.
c. Please, ensure that you sign the Bid Submission Register in the office of (Ag. Coordinator Procurement Unit, Rev.Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu, University, Makurdi).
d. The Rev.Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu, University formally Benue State University, Makurdi will not be held liable for misplaced or wrongly submitted bids. For further enquiries, please contact the office of the Ag. Coordinator Procurement on e-mail: juliekpoghul@gmail.com or 07038085685
5. GENERAL INFORMATION
a. EoI must be in English Language and signed by an official authorised by the bidder;
b. Eol submitted after the deadline for submission would be returned un-opened;
c. Due diligence would be followed as all documents submitted would be verified. Past executed services, consultants’ offices may be visited for verification. Any discrepancies found would summarily disqualify the Consultant.
d. All costs will be borne by the bidders;
e. The Eol will be opened in the Presence of bidders/representatives and two (2) representatives of private sector professional bodies and Civil Society Organisation in the areas of Anti-Corruption/Transparency;
f. Bidders can submit through Post (Courier Services)
g. Only short-listed firms will be contacted at a later date for collection of Request for Proposals;
h. The Rev.Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu, University formally Benue State University, Makurdi is not bound to shortlist 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
Management
