Invitation to Pre-Qualify for the Execution of 2012 capital and Recurrent projects at The National Poverty Eradication Programme (NAPEP)

Invitation to Pre-Qualify for the Execution of 2012 capital and Recurrent projects

The National Poverty Eradication Programme (NAPEP), in furtherance of its mandate to Coordinate, Monitor and Evaluate all Poverty Eradication Activities in the country and intervene in critical areas for the empowerment of the poor, invites interested competent and reputable Contractors, Suppliers and Consultants with relevant experience and good track records to pre-qualify for the underlisted Procurements:

Procurement Items
S/No / Description of items
1. Supply of Computers, various Office Equipment/Appliances/Office Accessories and ICT
2. Supply of Electrical and Mechanical Machineries
3. Printing Works
4. Procurement of Vehicles(four-wheel, three-wheel, and two-wheel) Spare Parts and Repairs
5. Supply of Journals/Books and Publications
6. Building/Engineering Construction and Renovation Works
7. Consultancy Services - Conduct of Impact Assessments for NAPEP Programmes, Trainings, Capacity Building, Programme Management, Project Management, Water Management, Health, Agricultural Services, Energy & Environment, Advocacy and Legal Services, Branding and Communication Strategies with special interest in poverty eradication and institutional capacity building.
8. Supply of Stationery
9. Publicity Activities in the Media
10. General Goods, Services and Insurance

Pre- Qualification Requirements
For purposes of Evaluation, interested Contractors should supply the following, information including but not limited to the following:

• Evidence of registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
• Evidence of Tax Clearance Certificates for the last 3 (three) years (2009 - 2011).
• VAT Registration Certificate and evidence of remittances to FIRS (2009- 2011)
• Provision of Tax Identification Number (TIN) by the Bidder
• Evidence of Compliance with the Pension Reform Act, 2004 and up-to-date payment of Pension/Social Security contributions.
• Verifiable evidence of having completed similar works in the last 3 (three years).
• Company Audited Financial Statement for the last 3 (three years) duly endorsed by a Firm of Chartered Accountants.
• Company profile including structure, Management team, registered address, phone number(s), qualifications of key staff and e-mail address.
• Evidence of verifiable financial capability (a letter of support from a reputable Bank will be an advantage).
• Evidence of Technical capability to execute the Contract.
• Manufacturer’s Authorization for Distributors/Suppliers.
• A sworn affidavit that no officer of NAPEP or BPP is a Director or Shareholder, or has any pecuniary interest in the bidder and none of the directors of the company seeking has been convicted of any criminal offence. The affidavit is also to confirm that, all information presented in the firm’s documents is true and correct in all particulars.
• A sworn Affidavit certifying that the Company is not in receivership, insolvency or bankruptcy.
• A sworn Affidavit that none of the Directors of the Company has been convicted in any Court in Nigeria or elsewhere, for criminal offence in relation to fraud or financial impropriety, and that there has been no promise of a gift, in any form, to any staff or member of family of any staff of NAPEP.

Submission of pre-Qualification Documents
The Prequalification documents submitted in three (3) copies i.e. (one original and two other copies) with all pages duly endorsed by an authorized Principal Officer of the Company, should be enclosed in an envelope, sealed and marked PRE- QUALIFICATION DOCUMENTS (Technical) FOR THE (Indicate the Items at the Top Right Hand Corner of the Envelope)” and addressed to:

Secretary of Programme (SOP),
NAPEP Headquarters,
Block C, 3rd Floor,
Federal Secretariat Phase II,
Abuja.

The Pre-qualiflcation documents should be deposited in the Tender Box at the Conference Room of the Office of the Secretary of Programme (SOP) NAPEP Headquarters, Block C, 3rd Floor, Federal Secretariat Phase II, Abuja, between the hours of 10am and 4p.m. (Mondays through Fridays)

Bidders should note that only successful pre-qualified Companies will be invited to submit Financial Bids. NAPEP reserves the right to reject any or all prequalification documents that do not meet all the requirements as specified.
Subsequently, within the year, Procurement Notice for contracts within the approval threshold of NAPEP will be placed on the Notice Board for interested Contractors/Suppliers.

The representatives of the Companies are invited to witness the opening of the Pre-qualification documents at 1p.m on Monday, 17th September, 2012, at the Secretary of Programme (SOP)’s Conference Room, NAPEP Headquarters, Block C, 3rd Floor, Federal Secretariat Phase II, Abuja. This publication also serves as an invitation to all interested members of the public, observers and Non Governmental Organization (NGO)/ Civil Societies desirous of witnessing the Pre-qualification opening.

Closing Date
Monday 17th September, 2012 at 12 noon.

Please Note:

• Originals of Pre-qualification documents listed must be produced for sighting
• Pre-qualification documents submitted late shall be rejected
• No one Company should apply for more than one slot
• This advertisement shall not be construed to be a commitment on the part of NAPEP, nor shall it entitle any person to make any claim whatsoever and/or seek any Indemnity from NAPEP, by virtue of such a person or entity having responded to the Pre-qualification advertisement.
• Failure to comply with NAPEP instructions shall lead to disqualificationOnly Pre-qualification documents that substantially comply with all the requirements listed above, would be adjudged to be most responsive, and thereafter selected.

Please, note that all information supplied by all Contractors will be verified by the appropriate authority, including EFCC and ICPC.

Note: for more Information on NAPEP, Please Visit www.napep.gov.ng

Signed
Secretary of Programme (SOP)
For National Coordinator
National Poverty Eradication Programme (NAPEP), Abuja