Pre-Qualification of Contractors for The Construction of A of Lecture Block/Offices

University of Calabar, Calabar

Pre-Qualification of Contractors for The Construction of A of Lecture Block/Offices

1.0 Introduction
Interested and reputable contractors with Relevant Experience are hereby invited to apply for pre-qualification to bid for the construction of Lecture Block/Offices

2.0 Scope of Works/Non-Refundable Pre-qualification Fees For The Construction of A Unit Of Lecture Block/Offices
The works consists of the construction of a two storey building, and Involves site clearing, concrete work, block work, carpentry and joinery, roofing, metal work and glazing, mechanical and electrical works, finishes, painting and external works. The non-refundable fee is N10,000.00 only payable at the Bursar/ Department by bank draft, raised in favour of the University of Calabar.

3.0 Pre-Qualification Requirement
Only companies that can show evidence of the following documents should apply for, and complete, the pre-qualification documents:
(a) Company Registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC);
(b) Company Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years expiring in December, 2012;
(C) VAT Registration Certificate with TIN No. and past remittances for the last years;
(d) Evidence of Company’s registration with National Pensions Commission for contributory pensions scheme for staff in accordance with Pensions Reform ACT, 2004;
(e) Three (3) years (2009 - 2011) audited accounts for the company including Company Profile, Experience/Technical qualification of Key Personnel, Registration with professional Regulatory Bodies (i.e ARCON, COREN, QSRBN and CORBON as appropriate, photocopies of academic and professional. registration certificates must be attached);
(f) Evidence of at least three (3) similar jobs executed in the last five years with their locations, letters of commission, job completion certificates and contract sums;
(g) Details of Plants and Equipment, including machineries owned or to be hired;
(h) Evidence of payment of relevant pre-qualification fees at the Bursary Department of the University.
(i) Name of Bankers with references;
(J) Evidence of financial Capability to execute the project;
(k) Evidence of Compliance with the amended Industrial Training Fund Act, 2011 and
(l) A sworn affidavit disclosing whether or not any officer of the University of Calabar or BPP is a former or present Director, Shareholder or has any pecuniary interest in the bidder and confirm that all information presented in its bid are true and correct in all material particular.

N/B: The above-listed requirements shall form part of the bids evaluation criteria and non-compliance with sections 4(a), (b), (c), (d), (k) and (l) of the requirements shall result in automatic disqualification of the bidder.

Bidding will be conducted through National Competitive Bidding (NCB) procedure as specified in the Public Procurement Act, 2007.
*Seven (7) copies of the pre-qualification requirements should be prepared and bound in the order listed above with a table of contents.

4.0 Pre-Qualification Evaluation Documents for the Construction of Lecture Block/Offices
Pre-qualification documents for the construction project are obtainable within three weeks from the date of this publication, between 10.00 am and 3.00pm each day from the:

Office of the Director of Physical Planning
University of Calabar
Calabar

on the presentation of the receipt for payment of the prequalification fee and photo-copy of the bank draft.

5.0 Submission of Pr-Quantification and Tender Documents
Competed documents, which must be enclosed in a sealed envelope with the title of the project written on the top left-hand corner of the envelope should be dropped in a Tender Box in the Office of:

The Registrar
University of Calabar
Calabar

Closing Date
12.00 noon on Monday 8th October, 2012.

6.0 Opening of Pre-Qualification and Tender Documents
Opening of the documents shall take place at 12noon on the closing date for the submission of the documents. The venue will be the Council Chambers of the University. Bidders are please requested to witness the opening exercise.

Note:
Companies should note that the pre-qualification exercise is not an invitation to tender or bid and does not create any commitment by the University to any company.


Signed;
Dr. (Mrs) Julia D. Omang
Registrar and Secretary to Council