Invitation for Pre-Qualification and Tender for the Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Bali-Serti-Gembu Road (Mambilla Plateau)

The government of Taraba State desirous of Rehabilitating and Reconstructing Bali-Serti-Gembu Road Project Route 478 in Bali, Gashaka and Sardauna Local Government Areas. This is part of the fulfillment of her commitment to ensuring good road network in the State so as to enhance economic activities and ameliorate the suffering of the communities as a result of the deplorable condition of this only roads to the Mambilla Plateau.

Scope of Works
The scope of works for the Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Bali-Serti-Gembu (Mambilla Plateau) Road shall include but not restricted t9 the following: -

• Site clearance and earthwork
• Road works including asphalt overlay
• Culverts and drainages
• 6 Nos bridges for construction
• any other ancillary works related to the project shall be directed

Invitation for Bids
In view of the above, the government of Taraba State hereby invites competent, reputable and experienced bidders to bid for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Bali-Serti-Gembu Road after payment of N4,750,000.00 for bidding documents to Ministry of Works, Housing and Transport, Barde Way, Jalingo and N250,000.00 non- refundable deposit. Interested and reputable contractors with experience in road construction should submit their quotation with the following information.

• Certificate of incorporation of company firm in Nigeria
• Company profile including key professional staff and their resume
• Current Tax clearance certificate for 3 years
• Evidence of having successfully carried out road construction work in the past (3) years (including title of projects, client, etc)
• Evidence of valid registration with MOWT&H as a contractor.
• Current audited account for 3 years with an average annual turnover of not less than N25 Billion.

Bid Documents
The bid documents will be made available from Monday 8th April 2013 to prospective bidders on presentation of evidence of payment of N4,750,000.00 for bid documents and non-refundable fee of N250,000.00 as processing fee to the office of;
The Secretary
Ministerial Tender Board Secretariat,
Office of Director, Planning Research and Statistics
Ministry of Works, Housing and Transport,
Barde Way, Jallngo Taraba State.

All competed bids must reach the office of Director, Planning Reaserch and Statistics, Ministry of Works, Housing and Transport, Barde Way, Jalingo, Taraba State on or before 10.00am of 22nd April, 2013 at which time they will be opened in the presence of bidders or representatives at the hail of Civil Engineering Laboratory, Ministry of Works, Housing and Transport Headquarters, Jalingo, who may wish to attend.

Closing Date/Submission

• The Tender and other supporting documents in respect of this bid should be three copies in A4 format and spiral bound are to be submitted not later than 10.00am of 22nd April, 201 3 and bid opening will be done immediately.
• All bids must be accompanied with bid security of 2% of the bid price.
• All bids must be submitted in sealed envelops marked “Bid for Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Bali-Serti-Gembu Road” with their company name clearly indicated on the top left side of the envelopes and addressed:

The Secretary,
Ministerial Tender Board Secretariat,
Office of Director, Planning Research and Statistics,
Barde Way, Jalingo, Taraba State.

Note:
Taraba State Government reserves the right to verity all claims by the contractor. The Government is not under any obligation to explain to any contractor for not qualifying and also not bound to choose the lowest bidder.

Signed:
Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Works, Housing and Transport, Barde ay, Jalingo, Taraba State