Kaduna State College of Education Invites Bids for 2024 TETFund Projects
The Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan Waya, is opening its doors to qualified contractors and suppliers with an exciting opportunity to participate in the pre-qualification process for its 2024 TETFund Annual Intervention Projects. In compliance with the Public Procurement Act of 2007 and other relevant government regulations, the college seeks experienced and competent contractors and suppliers to participate in this significant initiative.
Scope of Works and Goods
The projects available for bidding are categorized into two main areas:
Category A – Works
- A1: Construction of Academic Office Building, Hunkuyi Campus
Category B – Goods
- B1: Procurement, Installation, Testing, and Commissioning of Furniture and Equipment for Academic Offices
Eligibility Requirements
Prospective bidders should submit the following documents:
(a) Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Form CAC1.1 or CAC2 and CAC7.
(b) Evidence of Company’s Income Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years valid till 31st December, 2024;
(c) Evidence of Pension Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2024 (this requirement is only applicable to bidders whose number of staff is 15 and above);
(d) Evidence of Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2024 (this requirement is only applicable to bidders whose number of staff is 5 and above or the bidder’s annual turnover is N50m and above);
(e) Evidence of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Clearance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2024;
(f) Evidence of Registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by submission of Interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring on 31/12/2024 or valid Certificate issued by BPP.;
(g) Sworn Affidavit disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of the Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan Waya or the Bureau of Public Procurement is a former or present Director, shareholder or has any pecuniary interest in the bidder and to confirm that all information presented in its bid are true and correct in all particulars;
(h) Company’s Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years – 2021, 2022 & 2023;
(i) Reference Letter from a reputable Commercial Bank in Nigeria, indicating willingness to provide credit facility for the execution of the project when needed;
(j) Company’s Profile with the Curriculum Vitae of Key Staff to be deployed for the project, including copies of their Academic Professional qualifications such as SURCON, COREN, QSRBN, ARCON, CORBON etc.;
(k) For Supply of Equipment: Letter of Authorisation as representative of the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs);
(l) Verifiable documentary evidence of at least three (3) similar jobs (in size, nature & complexity) executed in the last five (5) years including Letters of wards, Valuation Certificates, Job Completion Certificates and Photographs of the projects;
(m) Works: List of Plants Equipment with proof of Ownership/Lease Agreement;
(n) For Joint Venture/Partnership, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) indicating Lead Partner should be provided (CAC, Tax Clearance Certificate, Pension Clearance Certificate, ITF Compliance Certificate, NSITF Clearance Certificate, IRR & Sworn Affidavit are compulsory for each JV partner)
Note: All documents for submission must be transmitted with a Covering Forwarding letter under the Company/Firm’s Letter Head Paper bearing amongst others, the Registration Number (RC) as issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Contact Address, Telephone Number (preferably SM No.), and e-mail address. The Letterhead Paper must bear the Names and Nationalities of the Directors of the Company at the bottom of the page, duly signed by the authorised officer of the firm.
SUBMISSION OF PRE-QUALIFICATION DOCUMENTS
Prospective bidders are to submit pre-qualification documents for each of the Lot desired; two (2) hard copies each of the technical bids packaged in sealed envelopes and clearly marked as “Technical Bid”: and addressed to The Registrar. Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan Waya, Kaduna State and clearly marked with the name of the project and the Lot number. Furthermore, the reverse of each sealed envelope should have the name and address of the bidder and drop in the designated Tender Box at the College’s Boardroom, Gidan Waya not later than 12:00 noon on Monday, 28 October, 2024.
OPENING OF PRE-QUALIFICATION DOCUMENTS
The pre-qualification documents will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 12:00 noon on Monday, 28 October, 2024 at the Kaduna State College of Education Boardroom in the presence of bidders or their representatives. Please, ensure that you sign the Bid Submission Register in the office of The Registrar, Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan Waya, Kaduna State, as the Collage will not be held liable for misplaced or wrongly submitted bids.
GENERAL INFORMATION
(a) Pre-qualification documents must be in English Language and signed by an official authorised by the bidder;
(b) Pre-qualification documents submitted after the deadline for submission would be returned un-opened;
(c) All costs will be borne by the bidders;
(d) Only pre-qualified bidders will be invited at a later date for collection of tender:
(e) The Pre-qualification documents will be opened in the presence of Bidders or their representatives, CSOs in the areas of Anti-Corruption and Transparency and Private Professional bodies;
(f) The Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan Waya is not bound to pre-qualify any bidder and reserves the right to annul the Procurement process at any time without incurring any liabilities in accordance with Section 28 of the Public Procurement Act, 2007.
SIGNED:
REGISTRAR
KADUNA STATE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, GIDAN WAYA, KADUNA STATE