DEADLINE: 20TH OCTOBER, 2021
GOVERNMENT OF CROSS RIVER STATE OF NIGERIA
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL
RURAL WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION AGENCY (RUWATSSA) CALABAR
INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 2 UNITS, 3 COMPARTMENT POUR- FLUSH LATRINES, DRILLING OF BOREHOLES, AND REHABILITATION OF EXISTING BOREHOLES IN THREE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF THE STATE 

The Government of Cross River State (CRSG) in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources for the implementation of the Partnership for Expanded Water and Sanitation (PEWASH) Programme is desirous of constructing 2 Units, 3 Compartments Pour Flush Latrines, Drilling of Solar Motorized Boreholes and Rehabilitation of existing boreholes in some designated communities in the three Local Government Area of Obudu, Abi, and Odukpani.

Accordingly, the Cross River State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWATSSA) is inviting interested reputable contractors with proven capacity to submit Bids for the Construction of Pour Flush toilets, Drilling, and Rehabilitation of Boreholes.

An added advantage shall be given to Small and Medium Scale Enterprises that have the capacity to carry out any of the projects.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The project is broken into 9 LOTS:

Lot 1Construction of 2 Units, 3 Compartments Pour Flush Latrines with 4 Hand Washing Stations, each at Secondary Commercial Schools, Bedia and in Beglaka Wards and Community Primary School Kakum in Ipong Ward, all in Obudu Local Government Area.
Lot 2Construction of 2 Units, 3 Compartment Pour Flush Latrines with 4 Hand Washing Stations at Ekureku Main Market and Motor Park in Ekureku Community and same at Government Primary School 1, Usumutong, Usumutong Community
Lot 3Construction of 2 Units, 3 Compartment Pour Flush Latrines with 4 Hand Washing Stations at Government Primary School Asang Eniong. Repeat same at Government Primary School Okurikang.
Lot 4Drilling of Solar Powered Borehole at Secondary Commercial School Bedia and upgrading of existing borehole to Solar Powered Borehole at Ukwal Obudu.
Lot 5Drilling of one Solar Powered Borehole at Community Primary School, Kakum and Rehabilitation of one existing Solar Powered Borehole at Community Primary School, Unguako Igwo Community.
Lot 6Drilling of 1 Solar Powered Borehole at Ekukreku Main Market and upgrade of 1 MBH to Solar Powered Borehole at PHC Ngarabe, Ekureku II
Lot 7Drilling of Solar powered Borehole at Govt. Primary School Usumutong and Rehabilitation of Solar Powered Borehole at St. Benedict Primary School, Ekureku II.
Lot 8Drilling of one Solar Powered Borehole at Government Primary School, Asang Eniong and upgrade of 1 Motorized Borehole at Atan Onovom Playground. Eniong.
Lot 9Drilling of 1 Solar Powered Borehole at Government Primary School, Okurikang and Rehabilitation of one Solar Powered Borehole at Government Primary School, Ohio Usiere.

CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATION
To qualify for consideration, a prospective contractor/company’s tender should be:

(1) Prepared in English and

(2) Meet the following requirements.

CRITERIA FOR SCORING
The qualifying criteria for the bidding process will be based on the following: Technical Bid: The Technical Bid shall be evaluated based on the following:

  • Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation (CAC)
  • Registration with CRS Due Process and Price Intelligence Bureau
  • Evidence of Current Tax Clearance Certificate (2018, 2019, and 2020)
  • Three (3) Years Audited Accounts of Company (2018, 2019, and 2020)
  • Evidence of Director’s PAYE income Tax Clearance
  • Professional/Technical Qualification of Key Staff.
  • Evidence of similar projects executed in the past three years with job Completion Certificate
  • Evidence of VAT Registration/Remittances
  • Evidence of Membership with relevant professional bodies and payment of dues.

SITE VISIT
All prospective contractors are advised to visit the various communities of interest before submitting their Bids.

FINANCIAL BID
The Financial Bids shall include detailed rates of all works items to be expended based on the scope of work.

COLLECTION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS
Potential bidders should pick bid documents from the Procurement Department after a non-refundable payment of N 10,000.00 (Ten Thousand) naira only.

MODE OF SUBMISSION OF BIDS
(i) Four hard copies of the company’s profile and two soft copies of same enclosed in a sealed envelope of size approximately 290 x 360mm marked: TECHNICAL BID on the top left corner and addressed as directed below.

(ii) Four hard copies of FINANCIAL BID and two soft copies enclosed in a separate sealed envelope marked FINANCIAL BID on the top left corner and addressed as below (i) and (ii) should be enclosed and sealed in one large envelop marked “TENDER FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 2 UNITS, 3 COMPARTMENTS POUR FLUSH LATRINE; DRILLING OF MOTORIZED BOREHOLES AND REHABILITATION OF EXISTING BOREHOLES IN ANY OF THE SENATORIAL ZONES OF INTEREST on the top left and addressed to:

The Director General,
Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWATSSA), Calabar.
Attention: Procurement Officer
Phone No: 08036529430

OPENING OF SUBMISSION:
Commencement date for submission of bids is 27 September, 2021

CLOSURE OF SUBMISSIONS:
Submission of bids shall close on the 20 October, 2021 at 12 noon

OPENING OF SUBMISSIONS:
Opening of Technical Bids shall commence at 12:00 noon on the 20 October, 2021 being the day of closure of receipt of submission at the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency Conference Room of Water Board Premises, off Ekpo Archibong Road, Former Marian Road, Calabar.

Technically successful Bidders after evaluation will have their Financial Bids Open at a date that will be communicated to them while technically unqualified Bidder’s Financial Bids will be returned unopened.

Bids submitted late, or brought open shall not be accepted. You are required to sign the register during submission.

Contractors are not allowed to bid for more than one lot.

This invitation to tender shall not be construed as a commitment on the part of Cross River State Government to guarantee award or shall it entitle respondents to make any claim whatsoever, or seek any compensation for expenses incurred by virtue of having responded.

AWEYE, ALICE ALAMI
CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER

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