Renovation of MDR-TB LAB YOLA at FHI360
FHI360
The Science of Improving lives
Renovation of MDR-TB LAB YOLA
Section A: Background
Family hearth international (FHI 360) with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is supporting the government of Nigeria (GON) to enhance sustained cross sectional integration of HIV/AIDS and TB services by building Nigerian capacity to deliver sustainable high quality, comprehensive, prevention, treatment care and related services in all the 36 states and the FCT.
FHI 360 desires to use part of the grant to improve infrastructure, equipment and supplies in MDR-TB Lab Yola supported by the SIDHAS project to provide a Multi -Drug Resistance TB Diagnostic laboratory of international standards.
FHI 360 hereby solicits bids from Nigerian construction firms with competencies in infrastructure upgrades to undertake required renovation of this facility by performing functions outlined in the terms of reference below.
Section B: Terms of Reference
- Study and interpret BOQs and design prepared and presented by FHI 360 or its agent
- Carry out renovation works as per the approved BOQs and contracts
- Adhere to all agreed standards for required upgrades including quality. workmanship, costs, size and manufacturer brands for the renovation activity
- Provide technical oversight to subcontractors or workers and ensure that renovation works meet set standards
- Ensure steady progress of work and ensure that all works area completed within set timelines to a quality acceptable to FHI 360 and FMC Yola Management
- Ensure that the renovation processes adhere to approved environment impact mitigation measures as relates to the USAID agreement with FHI 360.
Section C: Qualifications
Please read these sections carefully and be sure that all requested information is included with your submission. Evaluators will neither make assumptions nor draw inferences regarding missing or incomplete data. The result of missing or incomplete data could result in the elimination of your proposal from further consideration.
Companies will be prequalified based on the criteria below, provided in the order as listed
- Evidence of registration with Corporate Affairs Commission and other relevant bodies with copies of form C07 & C02
- Detailed company profile with registered address, functional email, telephone numbers and point of contact for the organization
- Current company’s audited statement of accounts for 2012, 2011, 2010
- Construction/engineering firm must have valid and documented tax clearance for 2013, 2012, 2011.
- Provide Job completion certificate for similar work done from past organization for successful completion of work.
- Evidence of proven track record and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the building industry
- Evidence of having implemented projects of equal or higher magnitude within the last 5 years. Documents should show experience in similar projects particularly capacity to manage a MDR-TB lab renovation project
- Evidence of commitment to health, safety and environment (HSE) policy
- Evidence of commitment to health, safety and environment (HSE) plan
- Evidence of Workman Insurance Policy from a reputable insurance company. (Insurance company must be qualified by the National Insurance Commission – NAICOM)
- Lead technical manager of the company should demonstrate knowledge and/or certification for infection control in similar settings to be able to procure a certification on the completed works/facility
- Evidence of renovation of an MDR-TB Lab will be an added advantage
- A reference letter from the Bank
- The firm should have proof of currently employing qualified engineers in relevant fields such as civil, electrical and mechanical to perform the various aspects of the contract, specifically NSE /COREN qualified engineers.
- Must be willing to accept retention of 5% of the contract value, on final completion of work until six months after the work is completed, if no defects arise in the renovation work concluded.
- Pictorial evidence of having visited the site.
Section D: Key Deliverables and Expected Output
By the end of the assignment, the following outputs will be expected:
- Pictorial documentation of the before and after of facility renovated
- Facilities (lab) renovated to meet the basic minimum infrastructure standards agreed with FHI 360, FMC Yola management and state/local government
- Final report of the entire contract
Section E: Payment Terms
Payment for services rendered will be first through an advance commensurate with bank guarantee provided; but not exceeding 25% of the contract sum and thereafter reimbursement in installments based on milestones completed and certified by the project manager acting on behalf of FHI 360.
Section F: Application Procedure
All prospective applicants must first obtain BOQ and design information from the address below
The Associate Director, Procurement, Contracts and Grants, FHI 360 Plot
1073 J.S. Tarka Street, Garki, Area 3/P.M.B 44, Abuja
Section G: Deadline for Submission
- All bids including supporting documents, proof of required qualifications in Section C above and pictorial evidence of having visited the site, must be submitted in sealed envelopes on or before 5:00pm Nigerian time, on March 21st to the Associate Director, Contracts and Grants, FHI 360 Plot 1073 J.S. Tarka Street, Garki, Area 3/P.M.B 44, Abuja. Bids submitted after the deadline aforementioned will be disregarded.
- No facsimile (fax), e-mail documents or postmarked documents will be accepted
- FHI 360 will not reimburse the cost of site visit.
