ENERGY COMMISSION OF NIGERIA
NATIONAL CENTRE FOR ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA
INVITATION FOR THE EXECUTION OF 2020 APPROPRIATION BIDS (TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL)

1. INTRODUCTION
The National Centre for Energy Research and Development hereby invites interested and credible companies with verifiable track records of performance to submit Technical and Financial Bids of various projects of the Centre for the 2020 Fiscal Year.

2. SCOPE OF WORKS/SUPPLY
The Scope of Work/Supply are:

LOT 1:  Provision of Solar Powered Street Lights
LOT 2:  Provision of Solar Powered Borehole with overhead Tank (Plastic)
LOT 3:  Erosion Control Project for Rural Farmers
LOT 4:  Supply and lnstallation of 300KVA and 500KVA Transformers
LOT 5:  Training and Empowerment of Youth on Installation and Maintenance of Alternative Energy Technology
LOT 6:  Construction of 8km Road with Asphalt and Drainage
LOT 7:  Purchase of Solar Submersible Pump / Casing pipes, Solar Panels, and other materials for water for all programmes
LOT 8:  Procurement and Installation of All in One Solar Street Light

3. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
(a) Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Forms CAC2 and CAC7;
(b) Evidence of Company Income’s Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years valid till 31st December, 2020;
(c) Evidence of current Pension Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2020;
(d) Evidence of current Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2020;
(e) Evidence of current Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31st December, 2020;
(f) Evidence of Registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by submission of Interim Registration Report (IRR) expiring on 31/12/2020 or valid Certificate issued by BPP.
(g) Sworn Affidavit disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of the National Centre for Energy Research and Development 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 – 2017, 2018, 2019;
(I) Evidence of financial capability to execute the project by submission of 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 (in case of construction: COREN, QSRBN, ARCON, CORBON etc.);
(k) Verifiable documentary evidence of at least three (3) similar jobs executed in the last five (5) years including Letters of Awards, Valuation Certificates, Job Completion Certificates and Photographs of the projects;
(l) List of Plants/Equipment with proof of Ownership/Lease (where applicable);
(m) Letter of Authorisation as representative of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (where applicable);
(n) For Joint Venture/Partnership, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) should be provided (CAC, Tax Clearance Certificate, Pension Compliance Certificate, ITF Compliance Certificate, NSITF Compliance Certificate, IRR & Sworn Affidavit are compulsory for each JV partner)
(o) 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 GSM 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.