Invitation for Pre-Qualification/Expression of Interest

1.) Introduction
The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Millennium Development Goals (OSSAPMOGs) proposes to carryout procurement of General Consultancy, Works and Goods under its 2013 Capital Projects (Beside the Constituency Projects)

2.) Scope of Works
OSSAP-MDGs therefore wishes to request for pre-qualification documents from interested and competent bidders for the projects under the 2013 appropriation with the scope of works categorized as follows:

Lot 1: Consultancy

• Communication and Advocacy for MDGs programmes;
• Engagement of Insurance Firms;
• Engagement of security firms;
• Training/Workshop services;
• Upgrading of website,
• Technical support programmes.
• Legal Services.
• Financial Consulting Services,
• Information Technology Services,

Lot 2: Works

• Building Renovation and Furnishing
• Servicing/Repairs of office equipment
• HIV, Malaria and Tuberculosis reference centre,

Lot 3: Goods

• Computer and computer accessories;
• Printers and consumables;
• Photocopiers and consumables;
• Office furniture;
• Security gadgets. 
• Drugs
• Medical Equipment to Health Centres.

3.) Pre-Qualification Requirements
3.1 For Consultancy:

• Evidence or registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) namely Certificate of Incorporation and Article of Association;
• Tax Clearance Certificate for the last 3 years: 2010, 2011 and 2012 Tax Clearance Certificates;
• Evidence of Pension Contribution and Remittances of employee pension for Firms having more than five (6) employees;
• Evidence of Industrial Training Fund (ITF) contribution;
• Evidence of VAT Registration and Remittance;
• Detailed Company Profile including Curriculum Vitae of Professional Staff for the Project, academic and professional certificate, experience and attestation of availability;
• Evidence of experience in at least (3) jobs of similar nature and complexity executed within the last three years with verifiable letters of contract award, evidence of payment and certificate of job completion:
• Evidence of financial capability/reference letter from a reputable Bank;
• For Joint Venture, include Memorandum of Understanding;
• Evidence of registration with relevant professional bodies,
• Full account details including SORT code;
• Having annual Auditors Report for the last 3 Years (2010, 2011, and 2012);

3.2 Works:

• Evidence of registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) namely Certificate of
• Incorporation and Article of Association;
• Tax Clearance Certificate for the last 3 years: 2010, 2011 and 2012 Tax Clearance Certificates;
• Evidence of Pension Contribution and Remittances of employee pension for Firms having more than five (5) employees;
• Evidence of VAT Registration and Remittance;
• Evidence of Industrial Training Fund (ITF) contribution;
• Detailed Company Profile including Curriculum Vitae of Professional Staff for the Project, academic and professional certificate, experience and attestation of availability;
• Evidence of experience in at least (3) jobs of similar nature and complexity executed within the last three years with verifiable letters of contract award, evidence of payment end certificate of job completion;
• Evidence of financial capability /reference letter from a reputable Bank;
• For Joint Venture, include Memorandum of Understanding;
• Full account details including SORT code;
• Having annual Auditors Report for the last 3 Years (2010.2011, and 2012);

3.3 For Goods:

• Evidence of registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) namely Certificate of Incorporation and Article of Association;
• Tax Clearance Certificate for the last 3 years; 2010, 2011 and 2012 Tax Clearance Certificates (indicate TIN Number);
• Evidence of Pension Contribution and Remittances of employee pension for Firms having more than five(S) employees;
• Evidence of VAT Registration and Remittance;
• Evidence of Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Contribution;
• Detailed Company Profile;
• Evidence of 3 similar jobs previously executed or currently being executed (including letters of award, completion certificate, payment);
• Submission of technical details & brochures of items being tendered for;
• Full account details including SORT code;
• Having annual Auditors Report for the last 3 Years (2010, 2011, and 2012);
• Letter of Financial Capability and earning support

4.) Submission of Documents
4.1 Pre-qualification document (Two sets of hard copy and One Electronic copy in compact disk and Microsoft-Office) shall be submitted in sealed envelopes and labelled “Prequalification/Expression of Interest” marked “Project Name” at the top right hand comer and addressed to;

Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on MDGs,
Suite 201, 2nd Floor, Block A, Bullet House,
Federal Secretariat,
Shehu Shagari Way,
Central Business District, Abuja.

4.2 The closing date for the submission of Prequalification/Expression of interest, documents is as fellows;

• Consultancy; 25th February, 2013
• Works/ Goods: 11th March, 2013

4.3 Prequalification and Expression of interest documents will be opened as follows;

• Consultancy; Tuesday 26th February, 2010
• Works / Goods; 12th March, 2013

4.4 Only firms whose prequalification and expression of interest documents fulfill the minimum requirements would be considered for the next stage.

4.5 All inquiries should be directed to;
Office or the Senior Special Assistant to the President on MDGs,
Suite 201,2nd Floor, Block A. Bullet House,
Federal Secretariat,
Shehu Shagari Way,
Central Business District, Abuja.

5.) Disclaimer and Conclusion
5.1 OSSAP-MDGs will not be responsible for any cost or expenses incurred by any interested party(ies) in connection with any response to this invitation and or the preparation or submission in response to an enquiry.

Signed:
OSSAP - MDGs