Invitation to Tender and Expression of Interest (EOI) at the Federal College of Freshwater Fisheries Technology (FCFFT)

The Federal College of Freshwater Fisheries Technology (FCFFT), New Bussa Niger State is requesting for:

Title: Invitation to Tender and Expression of Interest (EOI) for 2022 Procurement Activities

Preamble
The Federal College of Freshwater Fisheries Technology, New Bussa, Niger State intends to execute some projects as contained in the 2022 Appropriation Act. In compliance with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act, 2007 and other extant guidelines on the award of contracts in the Federal Public Service, the College wishes to invite experienced and competent Suppliers, Contractors, and Service Providers/Consultants to submit Technical Bids and Expression of Interest (EoI) documents for the execution of the College projects as contained in the 2022 Appropriation Act.

Scope of Work
Category A - Goods:

• GDS00 1 - Supply of Aquaculture Equipment to Farmers in Cross River South Senatorial District

Category B - Works:

• W001 - Construction of Student Hostels
• W002 - Extension of New Admin Block
• W003 - Construction of Standard Fish Processing Laboratory (Phase 1)
• W004 - Construction of Ultra-Modern Aquatic Market with Solar Street Lights and Landscaping in Etsu Musa Market, Tako Wasa, Bida (Zone 1)
• W005 - Construction of Ultra-Modern Aquatic Market with Solar Street Lights and Landscaping in Etsu Musa Market, Tako Wasa, Bida (Zone 2)
• W006 - Construction of Ultramodern Aquatic Market with Solar Street Lights and Landscaping in Shani LGA, BS
• W007 - Construction of 1km Access Road with Installation of Solar Street Lights in Bama LGA, Borno State
• W008 - Construction and Installation of 80KVA Solar Hybrid Inverter in Selected General Hospital in Borno Central Senatorial District Borno State
• W009 - Construction and Installation of All-in-one Solar Street Lights in Masaga and Chenuya Ward of Bida LGA, Niger Area
• W0010 - Establishment of One Stop Fish Shop Village for Development of Youths and Women in Offa/Oyun/Ifelodun Federal Constituency, Kwara
• W0011 - Rehabilitation of Selected Roads in Mushin 2 Federal Constituency, Lagos
• W0012 - Rehabilitation of Selected Roads in Lagos Mainland Federal Constituency, Lagos
• W0013 - Provision of Solar Street Lights in Apapa Federal Constituency, Lagos
• W0014 - Provision of (Inter Lock) Roads Street Lights in Ibeju Lekki Federal Constituency, Lagos
• W0015 - Road Development, Grading and Provision of Earth Drainage, Solar Lights in Oyo Alafin Federal Constituency, Oyo
• W0016 - Provision of Solar Street Lights in Eti-Osa Federal Constituency, Lagos
• W0017 - Lithium Solar Street Lights Provision and Installation inAkpabuyo/Bakassi/Calabar South Federal Constituency, Cross River
• W0018 - Lighting up of Communities with All-In-One Solar Street Lights with High Intensity 60WATS Led Lights Across Selected Kurnawa/Gajiram/Gadai, Borno State
• W0019 - Construction and Provision of Solar Street Lights with Specification of 10000Lumens, Mono/Poly Crystalline Panel, Lithium Ion Battery Across Farming Communities in Mongunu, Marte, Nganzai Federal Constituency, Borno State
• W0020 - Construction and Furnishing of 6 Classroom Blocks 1 in Ahiazu Mbaise/Ezinihitte Federal Constituency, Imo State
• W0021 - Drilling of Solar Powered Boreholes in Some Parts of Igbo-Eze South and North
• W0022 - Establishment of Integrated Solar Street Lights for Security Improvement for Selected Police Barracks and Environs in Ikeja
• W0023 - Construction of 3-In-1 Solar Street Lights in Some Selected Communities and Villages in Iheakpu-Awka
• W0024 -Rehabilitation and Furnishing of Nassarawa Community Civic Centre, Magama LGA, Niger North
• W0025 - Rehabilitation and Furnishing of Kpatashi Community Civic Centre, Mashegu LGA, Niger North
• W0026 - Rehabilitation and Furnishing of Kpatashi-Sabonpegi Community Civic Centre, Mashegu LGA, Niger North
• W0027 - Construction of an Intensive All-In-One Solar Street Lights with Specification 60W Led, Life04 Battery and Mono Crystalline Solar Module in Strategic Dark Spots in Urban Areas of Bauchi for Surveillance

Category C - Services:

• SVS001 - Strategic Empowerment of Women Cooperative Groups in Agricultural Enterprises to Promote Off Farm Processing and Products Development in Niger North Senatorial District
• SVS002 - Poverty Eradication through Capacity Building on Fish Farming and Aquaculture with Starter Pack for Youths in Odekpe, Anambra State
• SVS003 - Empowerment for Youths and Women in Zaki Federal Constituency, Bauchi
• SVS004 - Targeted Training and Cash Grants to Selected Unemployed Women in Lagos
• SVS005 - Community Support Programs for Rural Farmers/Fishermen for Rural Communities in Lagos
• SVS006 - Training and Empowerment of Youths and Women in Fish Processing, Preservation, Packaging and Value Addition
• SVS007 - Training and Empowerment of Youth in Fish Fingerlings Production in Lagos
• SVS008 - Aquaculture Capacity Building for Youths and Women in Lagos
• SVS009 - Training and Empowerment of Youths and Women in Organic Fish Farming, Using Organic Methods to Produce Healthy Fish to Table Size in Abadam/Guza Mala Kukawa/Mobbar Federal Constituency, Borno State
• SVS0010 - Provision of Business Support to Farmers and Market Women in Selected Communities in Ogun State
• SVS0011 - Provision of Fish Ponds and Farming Inputs at Ijegun, Egan Mafoluku and Abule Ado Communities
• SVS0012 - Business Support for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises Affected by COVID 19 Pandemic in Afijalo, Iworo-Ajido, Araromi Ajeromi and Mosan Communities
• SVS0013 - Capacity Building and Empowerment of Youths and Women on Agriculture in Ojuwoye, Irepodun, AiyetoroAjeromi and Alaba Communities
• SVS0014 - Ailing Business Support and Capacity Enhancement for Women Owned Enterprises in Sogunle, Akarakumo Aseri and Abule-Osun, Lagos
• SVS0015 - Ailing Business Support and Capacity Enhancement for Youth Owned Enterprises in Sogunle, Akarakumo Aseri and Abule-Osun In Lagos
• SVS0016 - Ailing Business Support and Capacity Enhancement for Micro Food Processing Enterprises in Tamaro, Agbado/Okeodo, Ajangbadi and Iworo Ajido
• SVS0017 - Training and Empowerment of Youths and Women in Kogi East Senatorial District
• SVS0018 - Business Services to Artisans and Farmers in Orodun, Agata, Afijalo and Igando Ikotun Communities
• SVS0019 - Promotion and Development of Honey Bee Pollination Services Value Chain in Ejigbo, Apa, Ijegun and Araromi Communities

Eligibility Requirements
Interested and competent Suppliers, Contractors and Service Providers /Consultants wishing to carry out any of the projects listed in the above three (3) Categories should submit the following the under-listed requirements, failure shall render a bid disqualified:

• Evidence of Certificate of Incorporation issued by Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including Forms CAC1.1 or CAC2 and CAC7. Business Name is also acceptable for Services;
• Evidence of Company's Income Tax Clearance Certificate (or Personal Income Tax Clearance Certificate of all the Partners in case of st Business Name) for the last three (3) years (2019, 2020 & 2021) valid till 31 December, 2022; with Minimum Average Annual Turnover of N50 million for Works and N30 million for Goods and Services;
• Evidence of Pension Clearance Certificate valid till 31 December, 2022 (this requirement is only applicable to bidders whose number of staff is 15 and above);
• Evidence of Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31 December, 2022 (this requirement is only applicable to bidders whose number of staff is 5 and above or the bidder's annual turnover is N50 million and above);
• Evidence of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31 December, 2022;vi. Evidence of Registration on the National Database of Federal Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by submission of Interim st Registration Report (IRR) expiring on 31 December, 2022 or valid Certificate issued by the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP);
• Sworn affidavit:
  • Disclosing whether or not any officer of the relevant Committees of Federal College of Freshwater Fisheries Technology 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 are true and correct in all particulars;
  • That the company is not in receivership, insolvency and bankruptcy;
• Company's Audited Accounts for the last three (3) years - 2019, 2020 and 2021, duly acknowledged by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS);
• Reference Letter from a reputable Commercial Bank in Nigeria, indicating willingness to provide credit facility for the execution of the project when needed;
• Company's profile with Curriculum Vitae of Relevant Key Staff to be deployed for the project, including photocopies of their Academic/Professional Qualifications such as COREN, QSRBN, ARCON, CORBON, SURCON, etc.;
• Verifiable documented evidence of at least three (3) similar jobs executed in the last five (5) years including Letters of Award, Job Completion Certificates and Photographs of the projects;
• Works: List of Plants/Equipment with proof of Ownership/Lease Agreement;
• Evidence of firm's registration with Centre for Management Development (CMD) for Category C;
• For Supply of Equipment: Letter of Authorization as representative of the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs);
• Electricity Jobs: Evidence of current Licence issued by Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA);
• For Joint Venture/Partnership: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Should be provided (CAC, Tax Clearance Certificate, Pension Clearance Certificate, ITF Compliance Certificate, NSITF Clearance Certificate, IRR and Sworn Affidavit are Compulsory for each joint Venture Partner);
• All documents for submission must be transmitted with a Covering/Forwarding Letter under the Company's or 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 valid e-mail address. The Letter Head Paper must bear the Names and Nationalities of the Directors of the Company at the bottom of the page, duly signed by the authorized officer of the company.

Application Closing Date
12:00 Noon Monday, 23rd May, 2022.

Opening of EOI and Pre-Qualification Documents
The Pre-Qualification Documents/Expression of Interest will be opened immediately after the deadline for submission at 12:00 noon on Monday, 23rd May, 2022 in the Conference Hall, Federal College of Freshwater Fisheries Technology, New Bussa, Niger State, in presence of bidders and their representatives.

Submission of Pre-Qualification / Expression of Interest (EOI) Documents
Prospective bidders are to submit two (2) bound copies of documents, ensuring that the pages therein are arranged as indicated above. The two bound copies should be placed in individual envelopes, the reverse of each sealed envelope should bear the name and address of the bidder. Thereafter, put the two sealed envelopes together in a bigger sealed envelope addressed to:
The Provost,
Federal College of Freshwater Fisheries Technology,
New Bussa, Niger State.

Bids must be clearly marked with (the name of the Project and the Lot Number) and deposited in the designated Tender Box at Room 15, Administrative Block, Federal College of Freshwater Fisheries Technology, New Bussa, Niger State.

General Information

• Pre-Qualification Documents and Expression of Interest must be in English language and signed by the official authorized by the company;
• Pre-Qualification Documents and Expression of Interest submitted after deadline for submission would be rejected and returned unopened;
• Please, ensure that you sign the Bid Submission Register in the Procurement Office as the College will not be held liable for misplaced or wrongly submitted bids.
• Bidders should not bid for more than two (2) Lots;
• Attendees at the bids opening shall be required to wash hands, use hand sanitizer, wear mask and observe physical distancing. The Bids Opening will be covered by video recording and invitation link will be sent to bidders who chooses to join the bid opening online;
• Only pre-qualified/shortlist firms will be invited at a later date for collection of Tender documents and Request for Proposals respectively;
• All costs will be borne by bidders, as the College will not be held responsible for any cost or expenses incurred by any interested party(ies) in connection with any response to this invitation;
• Due diligence shall be conducted to verify any claims made by the Bidder;
• Non-compliance with the conditions stated herein will lead to automatic disqualification of the Bidder from the bidding process;
• Federal College of Freshwater Fisheries Technology, New-Bussa is not bound to pre-qualify/shortlist 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, this advertisement shall not be construed as a commitment on the part of the College to award contract to any Bidder;
• Contractors/Service Providers who have worked for the College and have history of poor performance, abandonment or prolonged contract execution/extension need not apply as their bids shall be excluded from the process in line with Section 16(8)(b) of the Public Procurement Act, 2007;

For further enquiries, please contact the Head of Procurement between 9.00am to 3.30pm (Mondays to Fridays at the following address:
Federal College of Freshwater Fisheries Technology,
New Bussa, Niger State.
E-mail: musasuleimanauta@gmail.com