OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATION

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE GENERAL CLEANING SERVICES OF THE FEDERAL SECRETARIAT PHASE I AND OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATION, PRESIDENCY, SHEHU SHAGARI COMPLEX, THREE ARM ZONE, ABUJA

The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) intends to contract the cleaning services in the Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase 1, as well as the Shehu Shagari Complex, Three Arm Zone, Abuja.

2.       The Ministerial Tenders Board of the Office of the Secretary to Government of the Federation hereby invites interested competent and reputable facility management companies to submit tenders for the work.

3     SCOPE OF WORK

The scope of work shall be as follows:

i)                   Daily sweeping and cleaning of allotted lot;

ii)                Daily cleaning of all fixed items, movable items and structural components in the allotted lot to include tables, chairs, glass surfaces,  metal surfaces, wood surfaces, concrete surfaces, etc.;

iii)              Daily mopping, scrubbing and polishing of all granite floors/surfaces in the allotted lot;

iv)              Daily hovering of all carpets and upholstery in the allotted lot;

v)                Constant and emergency mopping and keeping dry any wet area or item which may occur as a result of flooding

vi)              or heavy staining as may occur in the allotted lot;

vii)           Three monthly (Quarterly) comprehensive dry cleaning and shampooing of all carpets in the allotted lot; and

viii)         Collection of refuse within the allotted lot to be dumped at the central refuse dump sites for periodic evacuation by the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB), in any of the following lots:-

Lot 1:     Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase 1, Abuja, Tower A (inclusive of odd floors lift lobby);

Lot 2:     Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase 1, Abuja, Tower B (inclusive of even floors lift lobby);

Lot 3:     Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase 1, Abuja, Annex 1A& IB;

Lot 4:     Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase 1, Abuja, Annex IIA&B;

Lot 5:     Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase 1, Annex III A &B;

Lot 6:     P-Wing of the Shehu Shagari Complex, Three Arm Zone, Abuja; and

Lot 7:     Main Building, Shehu Shagari Complex, Three Arm Zone, Abuja.

4.       QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

All interested Companies are required to submit the following documents:

(i)                Copy of the company registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission;

(ii)             Copy of Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years;

(iii)           Copy of VAT Registration Certificate inclusive of TIN;

(iv)           Evidence of compliance with the Pensions Act;

(v)             CVs including e-mail addresses of key personnel including photocopies of relevant professional certificates where applicable;

(vi)           List any verifiable documentary evidence of similar jobs successfully executed within the last three (3) years or being currently handled with contract sums not less than N5m;

(vii)        List of tools and equipment to be used for the work and their locations. State whether or not the tools and equipment are on lease or owned;

(viii)      Evidence of working capital of not less than N5,000.000.00;

(ix)           Affidavit disclosing whether or not any officer of the OSGF or BPP is a former or present director, shareholder or has any pecuniary interest in the bidder and confirm that all information presented in its bid are true and correct in all particular; and

(x)             Bid security of 2% of bid price.

5.       COLLECTION OF TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL BID DOCUMENTS

All interested bidders are hereby requested to collect relevant technical and financial bid documents upon a written application address to the Deputy Director (Procurement), Procurement Unit, OSGF, 6^th floor of Tower B, Room 1B, Federal Secretariat Complex

6.       SUBMISSION

The technical and financial tender bid documents should be collected from and upon completion, should be submitted simultaneously but in separate envelopes marked ‘TENDER FOR GENERAL SERVICES IN LOT,” and addressed to the Secretary, Ministerial Tenders Board, in Room IB 6/22 on the 6^th Floor of Tower B, of the Federal Secretariat Complex, Phase 1, Abuja. Deadline for submission shall be 2.00 p.m. on 5^th April, 2010 and the contractors or their representatives are invited to witness the opening of the bids immediately after the deadline.

Notes

(a)     Late submission shall not be accepted;

(b)     The Office of the Secretary to Government of the Federation, (OSGF) may reject all bids at any time without incurring any liability whatsoever submitted;

(c)      Only contractors whose technical bids are successful shall be invited to the financial bid opening,

Permanent Secretary

Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation

ABUJA · Government

PHCN

POWER HOLDING COMPANY OF NIGERIA PLC

SHIRORO HYDROELECTRIC PLC

P. M. B. 125 MINNA, NIGER STATE.

GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE AND INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST/PRE-QUALIFICATION FOR 2010 FISCAL YEAR

Preambles:

In compliance with the Public Procurement Act 2007 (as amended) the Management of Shiroro Hydroelectric plc wishes to notify the General Public on its need to procure Goods and services in 2010 fiscal year. The procurement of these Goods and Services are to be funded from year 2010 Federal Government Appropriation and the Multi Year Tariff Order (MYTO)/ Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).

The company wishes to invite interested, competent, reputable and qualified contractors to apply for pre-qualification for category SH 2 and/or express interest for SH 1 in respect of each LOT of their interest.

LOT SH 1	WORKS/ SERVICES
LOT SH 1A	Supply, installation and Commissioning of 1MW Black Start Generating Set System
LOT SH 1B	Supply, installation and Commissioning of Automatic Reservoir Monitoring System
LOT SH 1C	Construction of Weather Yard and Supply of Meteorological Equipment
LOT SH 1D	Renovation of the 30-Bed Hospital Complex
LOT SH 1E	Renovation of Staff Quarters
LOT SH 1F	Supply, installation and commissioning of X-Ray Diagnostic Equipment
LOT SH 1G	Bathymetric Survey of the Reservoir
LOT SH 1H	Supply, installation and Commissioning of Chiller Plant
LOT SH 1I	Extension of Power Supply
LOT SH 1J	Rehabilitation of Road network
LOT SH 1K	Provision of Potable Water
LOT SH 1L	Human Capital Development Programmes
LOT SH 1M	Spraying of Power Transformer
LOT SH 1N	Supply. Installation and Commissioning of internet Facility
LOT SH 1O	Rehabilitation of Gantry Cranes
LOT SH 2	GOODS
LOT SH 2A	Supply of Vehicles
LOT SH 2B	Supply of Secondary School Science Laboratory Equipment and Chemical Reagents
LOT SH 2C	Supply of Governor Oil Plump Control Unit
LOT SH 2D	Supply of Pump Control Unit Relief Valve
LOT SH 2E	Supply of Aeration Pipe/Support Plates
LOT SH 2F	Supply of Hospital Drugs and Laboratory Equipment/Materials
LOT SH 2G	Supply of Automobile Spares Parts and Tools
LOT SH 2H	Supply of Chemical Analysis Laboratory Equipment
LOT SH 2I	Supply of Lubricants
LOT SH 2J	Supply of Stationery
LOT SH 2k	Supply of Materials Handling Equipment
LOT SH 2L	Supply of Pumps
LOT SH 2M	Supply of Water Treatment Chemicals
LOT SH 2N	Supply of Air-conditioners
LOT SH 2O	Supply of Office Furniture
LOT SH 2P	Supply of Electrical Maintenance Materials
LOT SH 2Q	Supply of Mechanical Maintenance Materials
LOT SH 2R	Supply of Safety Wears

TENDER REQUIREMENTS:

All bids must be accompanied with the following:

1. A copy of Certificate of Incorporation/Business Registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in Nigeria.
2. Current Company Tax Clearance Certificate for the last 3 years in case of a Nigerian company. Originals to be produced for sighting.
3. Updated Value Added Tax Registration Certificate (VAT) and evidence of VAT remittances in the last three years.
4. Company profile including, among others, organizational structure and key professional staff, relevant manufacturing capacity, copy of company and equipment brochure should be submitted along side bids.
5. Evidence of having successfully done similar work/supply/services and respective locations in the past.
6. Evidence of financial capacity (Please submit company’s Bank Statement in the last one year).
7. Detailed list of equipment owned/to be hired by the company for works.
8. Sworn affidavit affirming that information being provided by bidders are correct.
9. Any other relevant information that will place the bidding company on a comparative advantage over others.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. All documents submitted will be subjected to verification from the relevant agencies.
2. Only technically qualified companies will be allowed to participate in the competitive tender
3. Bids can only be submitted within working hours
4. This advertisement shall not be construed as a commitment on the part of Shiroro Hydroelectric plc nor shall it entitle responding bidders to seek any indemnity from PHCN by virtue of such bidder having responded to this advertisement.
5. Late submission will not be entertained.

SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS

The Pre-qualification Documents/Expression of interest must be submitted in sealed envelopes indicating clearly the category and Lot number as contained in this advert marked “Pre-qualification/Expression of interest for 2010 procurement” which must be submitted on or before 5^th April 2010 and addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer,

Shiroro Hydroelectric plc

P. M. B. 125 Minna.

Niger State.

Submission of the bid shall close at 12 noon, Monday 5^th April 2010.

MANAGEMENT

Government · PHCN

NIGER STATE COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NGCSDA)

ENGAGEMENT OF CONSULTANT FOR BASELINE SURVEY

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Credit No:           IDA 4496-UNI

Project No:          P090644

Contract No:       NGCSDA/BS/LC/01

1.   BACKGROUND

The Federal Government of Nigeria has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of Community and Social Development Project (CSDP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this credit to payments under the contract for consultancy services of baseline survey of 25 LGAs in Niger State.

2.        OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The overall objective of the baseline survey is to ascertain the socio-economic status of communities in the 25 LGAs, and will serve as baseline for a comparative impact assessment of project performance at the end of the project life.

3.       SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The consultant is expected to visit the 25 LGAs and obtain the following information:

1. Name of LGA, Communities and existing CDAs/CBOs
2. Distance of Communities to the LGA Headquarters and State Capital
3. Population of Communities disaggregated into Gender, Adult, Children Ethnicity Natural Resources features such as land water and forests.
4. Occupation (cropping pattern, crops, yield, domestic animate like sheep goats, cattle and others).
5. Available Infrastructure (schools, health centers, water supply markets, electricity, etc).
6. Average household size (family) disaggregated into gender/adult/children.
7. Sources of household income/economic activities
8. Identity (if any) vulnerable groups (ophans, leprosy, charity  home, etc.)
9. Others

Please request to nigercsdpproc@yahoo.com for detailed TOR

4.       DURATION

The survey is expected to be concluded on or before 19^th April 2010

5.       NGCSDA hereby invites eligible firms to submit Expression of Interest in respect of the assignment. Interested firms MUST provide detailed company profile showing experience and competence relevant to the assignment.

6.       Please note that the cost of Eol and negotiation of the contract are not reimbursable as direct cost of the services.

7        SKILLS REQUIREMENT

A firm shall be selected under Least Cost Selection (LC) method and procedures, in accordance with the policies of the International Development Association (IDA) detailed in the Guidelines of Selection and Employment of Consultants by world Bank borrowers which can be found at the following

www.worldbank.org/procure

To be considered, a consultancy firm must have the following experience and competence:

• Relevant experience of 5 years or more in conducting rural baseline surveys
• The firm should possess the following expertise

1. Socio-Economist/Rural Sociologist
2. A Natural resources expert and
3. A Hydro geologist.

• In addition, the consulting firm should have an M&E Specialist that works with the team on designing the questionnaires and reviewing the collected information for quality and consistency
• Familiarity of Consultant(s) with the zones of the state is very crucial in this assignment

8.        SUBMISSION

Three copies of Expression of Interest should be packaged in property sealed envelope, clearly marked “EXPRESSION Of INTEREST In RESPECT OF BASELINE SURVEY” and MUST reach the following on or before 8^th March 2010

Community and Social Development Agency

No A6, Muazu Muhammad Road

Abdullahi Kure House

P.M.B.210

Minna, Niger State.

Government

FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (TECHNICAL) BICHI

P.M.B 3473, KANO

INVITATION FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION/TENDER FOR 2010 APPROPRIATION

INTRODUCTION

The Federal College of Education (Technical) Bichi is desirous to execute the following Projects funded under the 2010 Capital Appropriation:

1. Water supply/additional bore holes
2. Supply of Technical Equipment
3. Construction of Technical Education Complex Phase I & II
4. Renovation of Students Hostels
5. Supply of 640KVA Generator
6. Construction of Laboratory in Demonstration School
7. Construction of Sports Complex
8. Construction of Collage Central Stores
9. Construction of Students Hostel
10. Construction of Lecture Halls
11. Construction of Business education Complex

Interested skilled and highly reputable contractors are hereby invited for pre-qualification.

PRE-QUALIFICATION DOCUMENTS

Photocopy of the following document are required:

1. Certificate of incorporation from Corporate Affairs Commission.
2. Current Tax Clearance for the last 3years valid up to December 2009.
3. Company profiles including details of key staff C.V to be deployed for the execution of the project showing qualification and experience.
4. Evidence of experience in similar contracts including letters of awards and details on involvement.
5. List of equipment, plants including machineries owned or to be hired.
6. Copies of current company Bank statement, reference latter and consent to allow for verification with bankers.
7. Company audited account for the year 2007-2008.
8. Additional relevant information including GSM number.

PRE-QUALIFICATION DOCUMENTS

Pre-qualification should be enclosed in sealed marked envelops (2010 Pre-qualification for name of project) and submitted to the Registrar’s on or before 23rd March, 2010.

OPENING OF TENDER/PRE~QUALIFICATION DOCUMENTS

All Tenders and the general public are hereby, invited to the public opening which will hold in the Collage Council Chamber on the 23^rd March, 2010 at 12noon. The Collage will analyze the pre-qualification documents and only companies who pass the minimum marks will be contacted for collection of Tender Documents.

Signed:

ENGR. SANI UMAR D/KUDU MNSE

Secretary

Education · Government

YAKUBU GOWON CENTRE FOR NATIONAL

UNITY AND INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATION

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES

A.        BACKGROUND

The Yakubu Gowon Centre for National Unity and international Cooperation  was established in 1992 as a private, non-profit making,  non- partisan, non-governmental  organization (NGO). The organization was established to further the cause of Nigeria unity. A strong and united Nigeria, free of diseases and poverty, where every citizen has an opportunity for self expression and the  realization of their full potentials.

B.        SCOPE OF SERVICES REQUIRED

YGC requires the services of an External Auditor to carry out the annual audit of its financial statements. Interested firms are invited to submit a written proposal and provide information indicating their professional capabilities and experience in providing these services.

The objectives for the service requirement include:

• Auditing of YGC’s annual financial statements
• Reporting to the Board an opinion on whether or not the financial statements  fairly present YGC’s financial position and results of operations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Providing as part of the annual audit, advice and recommendations on YGC’s management and internal control procedures.
• Responding to requirements and duties of the auditors as required.

C.        EVALUATION CRITERIA

Evaluation of bids will be based on the following criteria.

Capacity and experience of the audit team	35%
Ability to meet engagement requirements	10%
Quality Proposal	10%
Pricing	10%
Ownership, management and staff development	15%

D. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

Sealed bids marked “Request for Proposal for External Audit Services” should be addressed to:

The Deputy Chief Executive

Yakubu Gowon Centre

45Yabuku Gowon Crescent

Asokoro, Abuja FCT

Nigeria.

Bids should be submitted on or before 9^th March, 2010.

Finance · Government