Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology – Expression of Interest For 2018 Capital Project

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR 2018 CAPITAL PROJECT

1. INTRODUCTION
   The Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology (NISLT) Samonda, Ibadan, a Parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, is desirous to undertake tender exercise for the 2018 Capital Projects. The Institute hereby invites interested and competent Consultant to submit bids for the following project.
2. PROJECT
   Consultancy Services
   Capacity Building for Institute’s Staff on Laboratory Science and Technology Innovation
3. GENERAL REQUIREMENT FOR QUALIFICATION/ELIGIBILITY
   All bids must be accompanied with the following:
   a. Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation with the Corporate Affairs Commission (Certification of Incorporation; forms CAC 2 and CAC7;
   b. Evidence of Company Income’s Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years valid till 31st December, 2018;
   c. Evidence of current Pension Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2018;
   d. Evidence of current Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2018;
   e. Copy of current Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2018;
   f. Evidence of Registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by submission of Interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring on 30/6/2019 or valid Certificate issued by BPP.
   g. Sworn Affidavit disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of the Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology or 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.
   h. Company’s Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years 2015, 2016 & 2017.
   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 for the project including copies of their Academic/Professional qualifications. Key staff must be certified members of the following Professional bodies: NISLT, ICAN, CIPMN, CIPSMN or NIPR.
   k. Verifiable documentary evidence of similar jobs executed in the last five (5) years including Letters of Awards, valuation certificates, job completion certificates and Photographs of the Projects;
   l. 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 Numbers (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
   m. Evidence of Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years (2015, 2016 & 2017) with minimum average turnover of 20million for Goods and Consultancy and N30Million for Works;
   n. Evidence of Compliance with Pension Act issued by the National Pension Commission. PENCOM Registration Certificate valid till 31st December, 2018;
   o. Evidence of current Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Act Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2018;
   p. Evidence of current Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2018;
   q. Evidence of Registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by submission of Interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring on 1/1/2019 or valid Certificate issued by BPP;
   r. Sworn Affidavit that no officer of NISLT or FMST is present or past Director, Shareholder or has any interest in the bidder in your company and to confirm that all information presented in its bid are true and correct in all particulars;
   s. Immediate past three years audited account of the company (2015, 2016, 2017);
   t. Evidence of financial capacity or bank support to undertake the project with Letter from a reputable commercial bank indicating willingness to provide credit facility for the execution of the project when needed;
   u. Sworn Affidavit disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of the Nigerian Institute of Science Laboratory Technology 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;
   v. All documents for submission must be transmitted with a Covering/Forwarding letter under the Company/Firm’s letter head paper and duly signed by the authorized officer of the company;
   w. Verifiable documented evidence of at least three (3) similar jobs executed in the last five (5) years including Letters of Award, Valuation Certificates and Job Completion Certificates;
   x. Company profile, including profile with the CV of Key Staff to be deployed for the project including copies of their Academic/Professional qualification.
4. COLLECTION OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST DOCUMENTS
   EOI must be enclosed in an envelopeand clearly marked one “ORIGINAL” and one “COPY” with the project title at the right hand corner of the envelope and firmly secured with tamper proof seal and delivered in the tender box at the address below not later than 12:00 noon on Monday, 11th March, 2019.
   Director-General/Registrar/CEO’s Office
   NISLT, Samonda, Sango/U.I Road,
   P.O.Box 9764, U.I Post Office, Ibadan, Oyo State.
5. SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST DOCUMENTS
   i. EOIs will be publicly opened at the Institue’s Conference Room immediately after the close of bids submission at 12:00 noon on Monday, 11th March, 2019.
   ii. Consultant or representatives, interested members of the public, civil societies and relevant Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are invited to witness the opening of the “Expression of Interest” as scheduled above.
   iii. Only shortlisted Consultants would be invited at a later date for collection of Request for Proposals.
6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
   a) All EOIs must be in English Language
   b) This advertisement should not be construed as a commitment nor shall it entitle any Consultant to make any claim whatsoever and/or seek any indemnity from the Institute by virtue of such Company/Contractor having responded to this advertisement;
   c) Non responsiveness to requirements shall lead to outright disqualification;
   d) Late submission of Bids will be returned unopened;
   e) Any expenses incurred by bidders in the process of responding to this advert shall not be the Institute’s liability;
   f) Any EOI document not signed and sealed will be rejected;
   g) Any EOI document that is not legible will be rejected;
   h) The Institute shall deal only with Authorized Officers/Representative of the Consultant and not through Individuals or Agents acting on their behalf and shall not defray any cost or fees for the EOI exercise.

Signed:
Director-General/Registrar/CEO