Invitation To Pre-Qualification And Tender

1.0 Preamble
The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) invites interested competent and reputable contractors to apply for this Pre-qualification and Tender exercise, and submit the required information as well as comply with all other prerequisites of Pre-qualification for the approved 2012 capital project which is listed below:

2.0 2012 Capital Project                   Reference No.
External and modification works around Senate LOT 1 - EMWB Building Extension

3.0 Pre-Qualification Crteria
Compulsory and mandatory Criteria:
i. Evidence of Registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
ii. Include CAC registration form C02 and C07 containing list of Directors and Shareholders
iii. Evidence of tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3years (2009-2011)
iv. Company Audited Account in the Last Three (3) years (2009-2011)
v. Evidence of Bank Statement from a reputable Bank with not less than Nl0million balance.
vi. Refundable Bid Security of 2% of bid sum in Bank Certified draft must accompany hid documents during financial bid.
vii. A sworn affidavit that all documents submitted are genuine and verifiable
viii. A sworn affidavit that none of its Directors has been convicted in any country for any criminal offence, including fraud or financial impropriety.
ix. A sworn affidavit indicating whether any current officer of The Federal University of Technology, Akure is a former or present Director, shareholder or has any pecuniary interest in the company.
x. Evidence of compliance with Part IV, section 16 (6d) of the Public Procurement Act 2007 as it relates to pension which says all bidders must have fulfilled all obligations to pay taxes, pensions and social security contributions.
xi. Show evidence of compliance with Section 6(ii) of the industrial Training Fund (ITF) Amended Act, 2011.

Failure to provide 3.0 (1) - (x) above will automatically disqualify the bidder.

4.0 Other Criteria
i. List and Source of Equipment
ii. Indication of Technical and Administrative staff strength, with academic/professional qualifications and Curriculum Vitae of Key personnel available for the project.
iii Evidence of relevant verifiable experience on similar jobs in Nigeria over the last 5 years stating location, cost and duration of execution.
iv. Evidence of Payment of Value Added Tax
v. Evidence of Social Responsibility in terms of Endowment, sports or ETF contributions.
vi. Contractors currently engaged in FUTA projects are advised not to apply.
vii Evidence of payment of non-refundable bank certified cheque of Tender Fee of 50,000.00 for each Lot, made payable to: FUTA Contractors Registration Account No. I 003944018 UBA FUTA Branch.
viii. Reference letter from bankers and copies of current bank statement
ix. Submission of two (2) copies of spiral bound company profile.

5.0 General InformationN
5.1 interested Contractors should collect pre-qualification screening questionnaire and Tender documents from the Physical Planning Unit on presentation of receipt issued from the Cash Office, of the Bursary, Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State from Monday, 3d September, 2012.

5.2 All enquiries regarding this advertisement should be directed to the DIRECTOR, PHYSICAL PLANNING UNIT, J. T. Useni Building, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State between the hours of 11:00 am and 3.00 pm. Monday - Friday. All interested Bidders are to attend the Bid opening session scheduled for Monday, l7th September, 2012 in the Senate Chambers at 2.00 p.m.

6.0 Closing date
All submissions for prequalification should be in a sealed envelope and identified with the project reference number at the top left hand corner and marked “PRE-QUALIFICATION AND TENDER FOR LOT (specify the project)” and delivered by hand or courier service to reach the address stated below not later than 12 noon Monday, 17th September, 2012.

The Registrar
The Federal University of Technology
P. M. B. 704, Akure.

7.0 Opening
There shall be a public opening of the Pre-qualification submissions, 2.00pm on Monday, l7th September, 2012 and the representatives of all the Bidders and the general public are encouraged to attend.

Note:
(i) Failure of a Bidder to follow the order of any of the instructions above or provide any of the listed documents may automatically result in disqualification.

(ii) Notwithstanding the submissions made, The Federal University of Technology, Akure is neither committed nor under any obligation to include any Contractor on the final list of pre-qualified Contractors or award any form of contract to any Contractor.

Signed:
Dr. (Mrs.) M. O. Ajayi
Registrar And Secretary To Council.