Invitation for Pre-Qualification Exercise for the Procurement of a Fire Engine with Aerial Ladder at the University of Lagos

Invitation for Pre-Qualification Exercise for the Procurement of a Fire Engine with Aerial Ladder 

The University wishes to invite reputable and seasoned firms with proven track record and expertise to express interest in the project indicated below.

Project: Procurement of a Fire Engine
Contract Number: UL/CP/14/15
Scope: The project comprises of
(1) A Fire engine with minimum specifications of:

• 12,000litres watar tank
• 4, 5000litres foam tank
• 20HP Centrifugal pump
• Aerial Ladder of 33metres
• Minimum 20Tons GVWR chassis

(2) Water Tanker of 10,000litres capacity.
Non-Refundable Pre-Qualification Fees (N: K): 20,000.00

Pre-Qualification Requirements
1A Compulsory and Mandatory Requirements

1. Evidence of registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
2. Company Audited Account for the last three years duly stamped.
3. Evidence of Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years.
4. Evidence of Value Added Tax (VAT) registration.
5. Evidence of registration with National Pension Commission, in compliance with the provisions of section 16 (6)(d) of the Public Procurement Act 2007 as related to Pensions.
6. Evidence of compliance with the statutory provision of section 6 (1)-(3) of the (ITF) Industrial Training Fund Amendment Act, 2011.
7. Evidence of payment of the Non-refundable prequalification foes at the UNILAG Cash Office or Bank Certified Cheque.

Please note that failure to provide any of 1A (1) (7) above will automatically disqualify the Bidder. 1B. Other Requirements:

1. Indication of Technical and Administrative Staff strength, with academic/professional qualifications and years of experience of key personnel available for the project.
2. Bank reference from a reputable Bank.
3. Verifiable evidence of similar procurement successfully executed or being executed in Nigeria over the last five years stating, type, cost with evidence of award and completion.

Collection of Documents
Pro-qualification forms shall be made available to interested companies on presentation of the receipt issued at the Cash Office of the University in respect of the Pro-qualification exercise, from:

The Director of Works
Directorate of Works and Physical Planning Department
Commercial Road (Near FORTE Petrol Station)
University of Lagos
Akoka Yaba
Lagos.

Closing Date:
12th November 2014

Submission of Documents
The Pro-qualification documents, neatly arranged, spiral bound and sealed in an envelope should be identified with the project contract number at the top left hand corner of the envelope and marked as PRE-QUALIFlCATION DOCUMENTS FOR (Please state the specific project). The sealed envelope should be addressed and submitted to;

The Registrar
Fifth Floor, Senate House
Gb Council Affairs Office
University of Lagos
Akoka Yaba
Lagos.

not later than 12:00noon on 12th November, 2014. Bids will be opened at the University Council Chamber in the presence of the prospective contractors immediately after the close of submission. Attendance at this opening event is important.

Participation in the Pre-qualification exercise and any related process neither creates any commitment nor establishes any legal relationship with the University of Lagos. It is a precondition for further consideration of bid in line with due process.