Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike

P.M.B. 7267, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria

Office of the Registrar

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1.0     Introduction

In compliance with the requirement of the Public Procurement Act of the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) Abia State, hereby invites interested, competent and reputable contractors and suppliers with relevant experiences requisite expertise, and good track record for timely delivery of projects to apply for Pre-qualification and Tender exercise for execution of the following Projects under Year 2013 TETFUND needs Assessment of Nigerian Public Universities: Special Presidential Intervention Phase I.

2.0     Pre-qualification Criteria

Interested and competent contractors are to submit Pre-qualification documents which should include but not limited and MUST be arranged in the following order and page-numbered.

i.        A sworn affidavit indicating that all documents submitted are genuine and verifiable.

ii.       Consent to allow for verification of all the documents submitted including CAC, Inland Revenue, VAT remittances, Pension & Industrial Training Fund and company’s financial standing with the bankers.

iii.      Certificate of Incorporation with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).

iv.     Current Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years 2011-2013.

v.       VAT Certificate and VAT remittances to Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) in the last three years, (2011-2013)

vi.      Evidence of compliance with the Provision of the Pension Reform Acts, 2004 with (at least 5) employees on pension scheme.

vii.     Evidence of compliance with the Statutory Provision of Section 8 (1 – 3) of the Industrial Training Fund (Amendment) Act 2011.

viii.    Comprehensive company profile showing organizational structure, list of staff including curriculum vitae of key personnel involved in project implementation stating qualifications and professional registration where applicable (enclose photocopies of professional qualifications).

ix.      Evidence of possession of a substantial) proportion of equipment required to successfully execute the contract, State location of the plants and equipment for ease of verification.

x.       Audited company account for the last three (3) years i.e. 2011, 2012 and 2013).

xi.      Evidence of Financial Capability with Bank reference letter indicating accessibility to credit facilities, with maximum amount stated.

xii.     Bank statements of account for the last three months and letter authorizing the University to verify same from the Bank.

xiii.    Evidence of performance on similar verifiable and successfully executed projects in the last three years (2011 -2013) stating; clients, location, letters of awards, cost with completion certificates and photographs attached

xiv.    A sworn affidavit that none of the directors has been convicted in any country for a criminal offence including fraud or financial impropriety.

xv.     Quality assurance/control manuals for the company.

3.0     Methods of Packaging/Submission of Pre-Qualification Documents

Interested Contractors are required to prepare and submit their Pre-Qualification Documents hand written in a sealed envelope Clearly written at the top right corner of the envelope, the Project Title, Reference number of the project interested in and the envelope should be addressed to:

The Registrar

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike

Abia State.

Room 214, Alex Ekwueme Building

Original documents should be available for sighting on demand during and after opening of pre-qualification documents. Contractors shall be required to pay a non-refundable processing fee of N20,000.00 (Twenty thousand naira only) payable to Bursary Unit of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.

4.0     Deadline for Submission

The pre-qualified documents should be submitted and dropped in a marked Box at the office of the Registrar, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike latest April 23^rd 2014, on or before 12.00 noon Pre-qualification documents will be opened on the same day in the Vice Chancellor Conference Room by 1230pm in the presence of representatives of the companies who choose to attend.

Pre-qualified contactors shall be notified accordingly and shall show evidence of payment of Non-refundable fee to enable them obtain their tender documents. In submitting the Company profile please state clearly the company’s full contact address, GSM Phone number and e-mail address required for ease of communication.

5.0     Please Note that

a)       By the submission of pre-qualification documents, MOUAU is neither committed nor obliged to award any contract to any contractor supplier or agent.

b)      This invitation for pre-qualification is not an invitation to tender for the projects. This shall not be construed as a commitment on the part of the University, nor shall entitle any contractor/supplier to make and claims whatsoever or seek any indemnity from MOUAU.

c)       That due diligence would be followed as all documents submitted would be verified including the past executed works and contractor’s offices shall be visited. Any discrepancies found would disqualify the contractor/company.

d)      Only contractors that have been pre-qualified and found suitable will be invited to competitively tender for the projects.

Dr. A.C. NWOKOCHA

Registrar

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