DEADLINE: 21ST AUGUST, 2026
AGATU LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL
OBAGAJI, BENUE STATE
ALL CORRESPONDENCE SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
INVITATION TO TENDER FOR CONTRACTOR FINANCED PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT AND VEHICLES PROCUREMENT
PUBLIC NOTICE NUMBER: AGLGC/PROC/2026/001
REF NO: AGLGC/PROC/2026/001
OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN,
AGATU LOCAL GOVERNMENT,
OBAGAJI, BENUE STATE.
6TH AUGUST, 2026
1. PREAMBLE
The Agatu Local Government Council, Benue State, in line with its commitment to socio-economic growth, infrastructure expansion, primary health care delivery, educational advancement and municipal logistics support, intends to execute priority public projects across the local government area. To overcome immediate budgetary constraints while maintaining projects execution momentum, the council has approved the adoption of a contractor-financed project delivery model (deferred repayment scheme). Under this framework, competent, reputable and financially robust contractors/suppliers are invited to submit competitive technical, financial and financing proposals for the execution/supply of the projects detailed below.
2. SCOPE OF WORKS & PROCUREMENT LOTS
| LOT NO | PROJECT/SUPPLY TITLE/DESCRIPTION | PROJECT LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| LOT 1 | Construction of 250 seat ICT center (Pr. Alla Skill Acquisition center) | Obagaji, Agatu LGA |
| LOT 2 | Construction of Corpers Lodge | Obagaji, Agatu LGA |
| LOT 3 | Renovation and remodeling of Secretariat & Chairman’s Quarters | Local Government Secretariat, Obagaji |
| LOT 4 | Construction of Agatu Central Bus Terminal | Ochigbudu, Agatu LGA |
| LOT 5 | Construction and Upgrade of Primary Health Care Clinics | 10 Council Wards in Agatu LGA |
| LOT 6 | Construction/Renovation of Primary School buildings | Selected schools across 10 Council wards in Agatu LGA |
| LOT 7 | Supply and delivery of Vehicles and Operational Logistics, comprising: 1. 15 units of Kamata Motorcycles (Brand new) 2. 3 Units of 2014/2015 Toyota Corolla Cars (Direct Belgium/First Grade/Foreign used) 3. 14 Units of 2006 Toyota Corolla Cars (Direct Belgium/First Grade/Foreign used) | Local Government Secretariat, Obagaji, Agatu LGA |
| LOT 8 | Supply of 10 units of Toyota Hiace Hummer Bus 2014 model (First Grade Foreign used) | Local Government Secretariat, Obagaji, Agatu LGA |
| LOT 9 | Purchase of Health/Medical equipment, single crank beds, stretchers, wheelchairs, beddings, drugs, clinic consumables and laboratory equipment | Across the 10 Primary Health Care Centers in each of the wards |
SPECIAL CONTRACTOR-FINANCING ARRANGEMENT:
Under this project delivery model, the selected contractor or supplier will pre-finance and execute the project/procurement in accordance with approved specifications, engineering designs and quality standards established by the council. Payment shall be liquidated in structured agreed periodic instalments over a mutually negotiated tenure. Instalment payments may commence during projects execution upon joint physical measurement and issuance of an interim valuation certificate by the councils project implementation team.
3. ELIGIBILITY AND MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Interested bidders must submit the following statutory and technical requirements organised sequentially in a bound dossier:
a) Corporate Credentials and Statutory eligibility:
- Certificate of Incorporation with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) consecutive years (2023, 2024, 2025) valid through December 31, 2026.
- Valid Compliance certificates: PENCOM (Pensions) ITF (Industrial Training Fund), and NSITF.
- Proof of registration with the Benue State Public Procurement Commission
b) Evidence of Financial Capability: A verified bank comfort letter/irrevocable letter of credit/bank guarantee from a recognized commercial bank confirming the bidders financial capacity to 100% pre-finance the contract value under a deferred repayment model.
c) Audited Financial Statements: Audited accounts for the last three (3) financial years (2023, 2024, 2025) certified by a chartered accounting firm.
d) Technical Experience: Verifiable evidence of at least two (2) similar projects or supply contracts successfully executed within the last five (5) years supported by letters of award, valuation certificate, and practical completion certificates.
e) Company Profile & Key Staff: Comprehensive company profile detailing key technical personnel registered with relevant professional bodies (COREN, CORBON, QSRBN etc)
f) Proposed Financing Term & Repayment Schedule: Clear, itemized proposal detailing the bidders financial structure, grace period (if any), proposed instalment payment plan and amortisation schedule.
g) Sworn Affidavit: Sworn affidavit certifying that:
- All information and documents submitted are accurate and genuine
- The company is not in receivership, insolvent or bankrupt.
- No current officer of Agatu Local Government council or the Benue State Public procurement commission is a director, shareholder, or has any pecuniary interest in the bidding company.
4. COLLECTION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS
Interested contractors and suppliers may collect standard bidding documents (comprising detailed unpriced bills of quantities, and Architectural/engineering drawings from the:
Office of the Director,
General Services & Administration (DGSA)
Agatu Local Government Secretariat, Obagaji Benue State.
Collection is subject to the presentation of an official payment receipt for a non-refundable payment tender fee of N50,000 (Fifty thousand naira only) per lot, paid into the following bank account:
- Account number: 0014304468
- Account Name: Agatu Local Government Revenue Account
- Bank: Unity Bank
5. SUBMISSION OF BIDS
Bidders must prepare and submit two separate bids including technical and financing proposals, and financial proposal. Both bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked as follows:
Envelope 1: Technical Bid and Financing Proposal…..Lot Number
Envelope 2: Financial Bid …..Lot number
Both envelopes must be enclosed in a larger, single outer envelope sealed and marked with the project title, Lot number and bidders Corporate name, addressed to:
The Director,
General Services & Administration (DGSA)
Agatu Local Government Secretariat, Obagaji, Benue State.
Submission deadline: Bids must be delivered to the office of the DGSA no later than 12 noon on Friday 21st August 2026. Bids received after the deadline will be rejected and returned unopened.
6. OPENING OF BIDS
- Technical Bids: Technical bids and financing proposals shall be opened publicly immediately following the submission deadline at 12 noon on Friday 21st August 2026 at the Agatu Local Government Council hall, Obagaji, Benue State.
- Financial Bids: Financial bids of all bidders will remain sealed and secured upon conclusion of the technical and financial capability evaluation, the financial bids of only technically qualified bidders will be opened publicly at a date and time to be communicated to qualified contractors.
- Financial bids of bidders who failed to meet the technical and pre-financing eligibility criteria shall be returned unopened.
- Bidders or their authorized representatives, civil society organization, and procurement observers are invited to attend the technical bids opening session.
7. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER AND GENERAL INFORMATION
a) This notice is an invitation to tender and shall not be construed as a binding commitment on the part of Agatu Local Government to award any contract.
b) The Council reserves the right to verify all claims made by the bidders and to reject any submission that fails to satisfy the specific financing and technical requirements.
c) Bidders may bid for more than one lot
d) Agatu Local Government Council will not be responsible for any cost or expense incurred by bidders in connection with the preparation of the submission of their bids.
Idankpo Christian
Director, General Services & Administration (DGSA)
Agatu Local Government Secretariat, Obagaji Benue State
For: Executive Chairman
