GOVERNMENT OF AKWA IBOM STATE OF NIGERIA
STATE UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION BOARD (AK-SUBEB), UYO
INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE 2019 UBE INTERVENTION PROJECTS IN AKWA IBOM STATE

INTRODUCTION
In pursuance of Akwa Ibom State’s vision and passion for a highly conducive learning environment in our Basic Schools. His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State. Mr. Udom Gabriel Emmanuel, in collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Abuja. has approved the execution of the 2019 UBE Intervention Projects in the State.

Akwa Ibom State Universal Basic Education Board (AK-SUBEB) therefore, in compliance with the Public Procurement Act 2007, invites interested, competent, reputable and suitably qualified contractors to tender for the under-listed jobs.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of work consists of the execution of works and procurement of goods as specified in the lots attached

3.0 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Prospective Companies wishing to carry out the advertised Works/Jobs must submit the following documents for verification:
(1) Evidence of Registration of Business Premises with Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment.
(2) Evidence of Company registration (Certificate of Incorporation and Registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission).
(3) Evidence of Tax Payments (Current Tax Clearance Certificate for the last 3 years – 2017, 2018 and 2019).
(4) VAT Registration/Evidence of Remittance, with VAT Registration Number
(5) Evidence of financial capability to execute the project (Bank Reference Letter/Bank Guarantee), indicating the willingness of the Bank to provide credit facility for the execution
(6) Company Profile indicating equipment, personnel and professionalism.
(7) Verifiable evidence of similar works successfully executed in the last three years, including letter of Award of Contract and Certificate of Job Completion (if any).
(8) Evidence of payment of non-refundable tender fee with specified jobs.
(9) Evidence of registration with the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP).
(10) Evidence of compliance with the Pension Reforms Acts 2004 (current Certificate of Compliance issued by PENCOM).
(11) Evidence of compliance with section 6(27) of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Amendment Act 2011 (current certificate of compliance issued by ITF).
(12) Evidence of registration with the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) Act No 6 of 2011.
(13) Company’s Audited Financial Statements for the last three years (2017, 2018, 2019).
(14) Sworn affidavit that confirms that all information provided are not only correct but genuine.
Reputable Enterprises may also tender

4.0 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Prospective bidders should visit Akwa Ibom State Universal Basic Education Board (AK-SUBEB) for the collection of bid documents, containing full specifications, within the working hours from Wednesday 19 August, 2020 to Wednesday, 30 September, 2020 upon the payment of a non-refundable Tender Fee of Fifty Thousand Naira (N50,000 00) for New Construction, Renovation and Supply of Goods and Thirty Thousand Naira (N30,000.00) for Toilets and Boreholes into AK-SUBEB Self Help Account No: 1012785042 with the Zenith Bank of Nigeria PLC.

5.0 SUBMISSION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS
All bid documents must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to the Executive Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board, State Secretariat Complex, Uyo, not later than Forty-two (42) days or six (6) weeks of this publication (5 October, 2020). All bidders shall enclose their Technical Documents in a separate sealed envelope marked “TECHNICAL BID” and Financial Bid m another sealed envelope marked “FINANCIAL BID” with names of the project.
Both the Technical and Financial Bid envelopes will thereafter be enclosed in a bigger outer envelope and property sealed. The outer envelope will be marked at the top left hand corner with the project name and lot number with the name of the Company as the case may be, addressed and submitted to the Executive Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board, State Secretariat Complex, Uyo, not later than six (6) weeks from the date of this advertisement (5 October, 2020). The Documents, that is, the bigger outer envelope should be deposited in the Tender’s Box at the Conference Room of the Board.

6.0 CLOSING OF TENDER AND OPENING OF BIDS
Submission of Tender documents shall close at exactly 12 noon on Monday 5 October, 2020. The opening of all submissions shall follow immediately afterwards at the Conference Room of the Board Tenderers or their authorized representatives, Relevant Professional bodies and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), as well as relevant Government Agencies, are invited to witness the public opening exercise as indicated.

7.0 IMPORTANT NOTICE:
(i) Failure to satisfactorily fulfill the conditions stated above, comply with necessary instructions, and provide any required document(s) will invalidate such tenders.
(ii) AK-SUBEB reserves the right to verify the authenticity of claims made by tender companies.
(iii) This invitation to tender shall not be construed as a commitment, offer, or obligation on the part of the Board to award contract any contractor nor will it entitle any company to make any claim whatsoever and/or seek any indemnity from the Board.
(iv) The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids of interest and to terminate the procurement process at any time in the overriding public interest without any liability to the Board.
(v) The Board is not obliged to award any job or procurement to the lowest bidder.
(vi) Any tender submitted after the closing date and time shall not be considered.
(vii) All costs incurred by Respondents in the course of this EOI invitation and any subsequent requirement for information shall be borne by the Respondents.
(viii) Contract prices are fixed and not subject to variations

8.0 LIST OF PROJECTS
Lot 1: Development of Physical Infrastructure in ECCDE Centres in the State

(A)       CONSTRUCTION OF BLOCK OF 3CLASSROOMS/OFFICES/STORES IN ECCDE CENTRES

LOT 2: DEVELOPMENT OF PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN THE STATE

(A) CONSTRUCTION OF MODEL SCHOOL IN TH STATE

(B)       CONSTRUCTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE BLOCKS IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN THE STATE

(C)       CONSTRUCTION OF BLOCKS OF 3 CLASSROOMS/OFFICES/STORES IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN THE STATE

(D)       CONSTRUCTION OF BLOCKS OF 4 CLASSROOMS/OFFICES/STORFS IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN THE STATE

(E)       RENOVATION OF BLOCKS OF VARIOUS SIZES AND DES CRIPTIONS IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN THE STATE

LOT 3:           DEVELOPMENT OF PHYSICAL INFRESTRUCTURE IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE STATE

(A)                   CONSTRUCTION OF BLOCKS OF 3 CLASSROOMS/OFFICES/STORES IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE STATE

(B)       CONSTRUCTION OF BLOCKS OF 4 CLASSROOMS/OFFICES/STORES IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE STATE