AKWA IBOM STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, IKONO- INVITATION OF TENDER AND REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE EXECUTION OF NEEDS ASSESSMENT PROJECTS

AKWA IBOM STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, IKONO
INVITATION OF TENDER AND REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

1. INTRODUCTION
The Akwa Ibom State College of Science and Technology, Nung Ukim, Ikono, invites interested, competent and reputable contractors to apply for pre-qualification and tender for the execution of NEEDS ASSESSMENT revitalization Fund projects in the College:

2. SCOPE OF WORK

LOT 1 Reconstruction of 120 capacity hostel building
LOT 2 Supply of 120 double bunk beds and mattresses

3. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible, interested contractors are required to submit the under listed verifiable documents which are in consonant with the Public Procurement Act, 2007;
a. Evidence of incorporation/Registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
b. Evidence of VAT compliance
c. Details of staff strength, including the curriculum vitae and profile of key staff
d. Details of previous construction undertaken including scope and certifications of valuation.
e. Sworn affidavit that the firm is not bankrupt
f. Evidence of financial capability and Banking support (Bank reference and recent statements of account)
g. Note that at anytime the institution discovers that the information submitted for pre-qualification is false, the institution reserves the right the disqualify the company without notice. Original documents mentioned in 3(i) and (ii) above must be produced for sighting at any time before the end of this procurement process is completed.

4. METHOD OF APPLICATION
The contract will be executed with strict adherence to all contractual terms in the signed agreement by all partners. Interested contractors will be required to submit detailed company profile as well as the financial bid for the project. The bid documents will be collected from the College on payment of the bid fees of N20, 000.00 only to the Bank account below.
Bank name: Zenith Bank Plc
Account No: 1015196025
Account Name: Akwa Ibom State College of Science and Technology Consult, Ikono.
The pre-qualification documents and financial bids should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “PRE-QUALIFICATION FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF 120 CAPACITY HOSTEL BUILDING OR SUPPLY OF 120 DOUBLE BUNK BEDS AND MATTRESSES.

5. DATELINE FOR SUBMISSION
Pre-qualification documents in three (3) hard copies and one (1) soft copy (CD) should be submitted to the Office of the Rector, Akwa Ibom State College of Science and Technology, Ikono, Akwa Ibom State on or before Friday, 2nd June 2023 by 12:00 noon. The pre-qualification documents will be opened the same day in the conference room of the college by 2:00pm in the presence of all bidders or their representatives.

6. ENQUIRIES
All enquiries or technical issues should be directed to the Office of the Rector, Akwa Ibom State College of Science and Technology, Ikono

N/B: response to the invitation shall not oblige the college to consider any responding contractor for award. All costs as a result of this invitation shall be borne by the responding contractors.

Dr. Owerekpe Samuel
Registrar