Invitation for Pre-qualification for 2012 Capital Projects - Extension of Time at The University of Jos

Invitation for Pre-qualification for 2012 Capital Projects - Extension of Time.

The University of Jos intends to execute the under-listed projects:

Lot 1-Completion of Furnishing and Gas piping of Laboratory to the Faculty of Education Block 9

Lot 2- Construction of Perimeter Fence Wall

Lot 3- Furnishing of Lecture Theatre Units B1 and C1

The University is therefore, inviting reputable contractors with proven competence and experience for Pre-qualification. Interested contractors are requested to submit pre-qualification documents as follows:

Mandatory Requirements

1. Evidence of Incorporation and Registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
2. Company’s Tax Clearance Certificate for the preceeding three (3) years i.e. 2009-2011.
3. Company’s Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years including annual turnover.
4. Evidence of payment of ITF employer’s contribution.

Other Requirements
(i)    Evidence of financial capability to execute the project, Bank reference and a commitment to provide loan facility for the execution of the contract if won.
(ii)    List of similar verifiable and successfully completed or on-going projects. Enclose copies of letters of award, interim payment certificates and practical completion certificates, in the last five (5) years (i.e. 2007 to date only).
(iii)   List of key managerial, technical and administrative staff of the company. This should include names, qualifications, curriculum vitae and copies of certificates and professional certificates of registration.
(iv)    Have fulfilled its entire obligation to pay taxes, Company Income Tax, Education Tax, pensions, and Social Security Contributions as contained in Section 16, Subsection 6 (d) of the Public Procurement Act 2007.
(v)     List of equipment owned or to be leased by the company for the execution of the project showing evidence of ownership.
(vi)    VAT registration with evidence of remittances in the last three (3)years.
(Vii)   A sworn affidavit indicating that all documents submitted are genuine, verifiable and that, no officer of the University of Jos has a pecuniary interest or is a former, present director or shareholder in the company.
(Viii)  Evidence of community social responsibility (if any). Please come along with original copies of the documents for sighting on the day of opening of pre-qualification documents. All claims are subject to verification. Please note that any false claim shall be ground for disqualification.

Collection of Pre-qualification Documents

The Pre-qualification documents is to be collected in the office of the Director, Directorate of Physical Facilities, University of Jos, Naraguta Campus (permanent Site) on payment in the Bursary Department of a non refundable processing fee of thirty five thousand Naira (N35,000.OO) only.

Submission of Pre-qualification documents

The Pre-qualification documents should be spiral bound, packaged in an envelope and clearly marked “Pre-qualification for Lot No” at the top left hand corner of the envelope.

The name, address of the company and telephone number should also be clearly written on the reversed side of the envelope.

Closing Date
All documents are to be addressed to the Registrar, University of Jos and submitted in the Tender box provided in Room 94 of the Registrar’s Office, Administrative Building, University of Jos, Bauchi Road Campus, not later than 10.00 am, on Tuesday, September 4, 2012.

Opening Of Pre-qualification Documents

The Pre-qualification documents will be opened on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 10.00 am in the Senate Chambers,
University of Jos, Bauchi Road Campus.

Contractors are to attend the meeting for the opening of the pre-qualification documents. The list of successful pre-qualified companies will be displayed on the University notice boards at the Administrative Building and Directorate of Physical Facilities. Only pre-qualified contractors shall be invited to tender for the projects accordingly.

Please Note:
(i) A submission of the pre-qualifIcation documents to the University of Jos is neither a commitment nor an obligation to award contract to any contractor or his or her agent.
(ii) All claims are subject to verification. Please take note that any false claim shall be a ground for disqualification.
(iii) The University of Jos reserves the right to reject any or all documents submitted at any time prior to tendering or acceptance.
(iv) The University of Jos reserves the right to cancel the procurement proceedings at any stage in the public interest without incurring any liability to any firm.
(V) The Companies that applied before need not re-apply.