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Invitation to Bid for the Retrofitting Of Hvac System At University Of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH)

BID TITLE: Retrofitting of HVAC System at UPTH

ITB No.: ITB/IHVN/GF PPM/004/2021

RETROFITTING OF HVAC SYSTEM AT UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT TEACHING HOSPITAL (UPTH)

  1. Introduction

The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) is a leading local non-governmental organization implementing HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Research and non-communicable disease projects in Nigeria through the development of infrastructure for treatment, care, prevention, and support for people living with and those affected by these diseases.

  1. Purpose of RFB

The purpose of this request is to solicit for bids to facilitate the retrofitting of HVAC system at UPTH with oversight from Institute of Human Virology-Nigeria.

  1. Invitations for Expression of Interests and Bidding

IHVN is soliciting for interests from reputable service providers, suppliers and organizations with relevant experience in carrying out services listed on our RFB during the project implementation period.

To be eligible to participate in the bidding process, interested organization are required to provide the following information:

  • Signed Cover Letter indicating;
  • Company Profile;
  • Proof of registration with Corporate Affairs Commission CAC;
  • All Bidders must include copies of tax clearance certificates for the past three years. i.e. 2018, 2019 & 2020;
  • Verifiable evidence of completing similar jobs successfully in the last 5 years;
  • Expertknowledge and demonstrable working experience on Laboratory equipment maintenance;
  • Technical and human resource capacity and ability to deliver quality job within agreed timelines;
  • Bank Reference Letter;
  • All bidders must indicate their bid validity period. The bid validity period will be 90 days,
  1. Submission Requirements
  • All bids must be in ink or type written; submission in pencil will not be accepted.
  • Cost Proposal: IHVN desires that bidders to provide bid formatted in the templates in the BOQ. Bids must be in Nigerian Naira.
  • Delivery Information: Delivery period should be stated in line with the expected project performance period
  • Bid must be in Company’s Letter head, duly signed and stamped by an authorized company representative

Notice:

  1. Bids which must reach us within four (4) weeks from the date of this publication should have the title of the BID written on the “Top Left Hand Corner” of the envelope.

All interested bidders can download the BID document BELOW

  1. The Institute’s Contacts/Question about the Bid and Bid Deadline:
  • Funding Agency                                      :GF PPM Grant
  • Bid Start Date/Time                               :12th November, 2021
  • Bid Deadline Date/Time                       :25th Nov, 2021 at 10:00am
  • IHVN contact person                             : Head of Supply Chain Management Department
  • IHVN Technical person on project      : Head of Unit –Technical Team

Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria
IHVN Campus, 6th Floor, Cadastral Zone COO Plot 62, after BAZE University, Off CITEC Road, Abuja-NIGERIA.
Tel: +234 (0) 9 4610342, 4610341, Fax: +234 Ext. 4025 Email: [email protected], Fax: +234 Ext. 4025 Email: [email protected]

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Invitation to Bid for the Retrofitting of HVAC System, Access Control and Fire Alarm System At FMC Yola

BID TITLE: Retrofitting of HVAC System, Access Control and Fire Alarm System

ITB No.: ITB/IHVN/GF PPM/002/2021

RETROFITTING OF HVAC SYSTEM INCLUDING ACCESS CONTROL AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AT FMC YOLA

  1. Introduction

The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) is a leading local non-governmental organization implementing HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Research and non-communicable disease projects in Nigeria through the development of infrastructure for treatment, care, prevention, and support for people living with and those affected by these diseases.

  1. Purpose of RFB

The purpose of this request is to solicit for bids to facilitate the retrofitting of HVAC system including access control and fire alarm system at FMC Yola with oversight from Institute of Human Virology-Nigeria.

  1. Invitations for Expression of Interests and Bidding

IHVN is soliciting for interests from reputable service providers, suppliers and organizations with relevant experience in carrying out services listed on our RFB during the project implementation period.

To be eligible to participate in the bidding process, interested organization are required to provide the following information:

  • Signed Cover Letter indicating;
  • Company Profile;
  • Proof of registration with Corporate Affairs Commission CAC;
  • All Bidders must include copies of tax clearance certificates for the past three years. i.e. 2018, 2019 & 2020;
  • Verifiable evidence of completing similar jobs successfully in the last 5 years;
  • Expertknowledge and demonstrable working experience on Laboratory equipment maintenance;
  • Technical and human resource capacity and ability to deliver quality job within agreed timelines;
  • Bank Reference Letter;
  • All bidders must indicate their bid validity period. The bid validity period will be 90 days,
  1. Submission Requirements
  • All bids must be in ink or type written; submission in pencil will not be accepted.
  • Cost Proposal: IHVN desires that bidders to provide bid formatted in the templates in the BOQ. Bids must be in Nigerian Naira.
  • Delivery Information: Delivery period should be stated in line with the expected project performance period
  • Bid must be in Company’s Letter head, duly signed and stamped by an authorized company representative

Notice:

  1. Bids which must reach us within two (2) weeks from the date of this publication should have the title of the BID written on the “Top Left Hand Corner” of the envelope.

All interested bidders can download the BID document BELOW

  1. The Institute’s Contacts/Question about the Bid and Bid Deadline:
  • Funding Agency                                      :GF PPM Grant
  • Bid Start Date/Time                               :12th November, 2021
  • Bid Deadline Date/Time                       :25th November, 2021 at 10:00am
  • IHVN contact person                             : Head of Supply Chain Management Department
  • IHVN Technical person on project   : Head of Unit –Technical Team

Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria
IHVN Campus, 6th Floor, Cadastral Zone COO Plot 62, after BAZE University, Off CITEC Road, Abuja-NIGERIA. Tel: +234 (0) 9 4610342, 4610341, Fax: +234 Ext. 4025 Email: [email protected]

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Vacancy For The Position of Program Officer Pharmacy, Public-Private Mix (PO Pharmacy, PPM), TB-LON 3 Project

The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis and cancer through the provision of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, and care and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at national, state and local levels. The Institute’s vision is to be a leader in providing quality health services, capacity building and research in West Africa and beyond.

The TB-LON 3 Project is a USAID-funded Award that is a revolutionary program working with communities, facilities and relevant State and National structures to improve access to TB case finding, diagnosis, treatment and notification in Lagos, Ogun, Osun and Oyo States; as well as increase domestic financing for TB and strengthen surveillance and integrated reporting across four Result areas:

  1. Improved access to high-quality, person-centered TB treatment, DR-TB, and TB/HIV services for a cumulative number of at least 106,576 persons for the life of the activity
  2. Strengthened systems and structures for TB detection, treatment and notification with TB service delivery platforms strengthened
  3. TB disease transmission and progression reduced
  4. TB research and innovations accelerated with improved impact on program implementation.

The TB-LON 3 Project is implemented by a consortium with Institute of Human Virology Nigeria as the Prime Recipient, Society for Family Health as the Sub-Recipient and other Implementing Entities.  To achieve these results, the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria seeks to engage an experienced pharmacist as stated below:

Position Program Officer Pharmacy, Public-Private Mix (PO Pharmacy, PPM), TB-LON 3 Project
Department:  Prevention, Care and Treatment
Reports to Regional Pharmacist and Technical Director PPM TB-LON 3
Location: Lagos

Opening Date: 3/11/2021
Closing Date: 17/11/2021

Job Summary:

The Program Officer Pharmacy will be responsible for monitoring and reporting the effectiveness and any adverse/side effects of pharmaceutical products, as well as overseeing the logistics of medicines and commodities.  The person will ensure the deployment of a robust logistics management information system to aid availability of medicines and commodities and prompt reporting.

Responsibilities:

  • Facilitating the availability of government supplied TB medicines and commodities in the private sector;
  • Providing technical support to TB PPM Providers for the logistics management of anti-TB commodities in all IHVN-supported States;
  • Monitoring drug distribution to facilities by the third party logistics (3PL) agent;
  • Building the capacity of Intermediary Organization (IO) network officers on Logistics Management Information System (LMIS);
  • Conducting supportive supervision and provide on-the-job mentoring to TB PPM Providers on timely and accurate generation, collation and submission of logistics reports to ensure uninterrupted supply of drugs and commodities;
  • Conducting data verification, validation and logistics data quality assessments (DQAs) using standard checklists;
  • Generating project logistics reports and tracking of project M&E indicators, including stock status, commodities storage condition, logistics activities and warehousing maintenance and other monthly/bi-monthly/quarterly and supportive supervision reports;
  • Enhancing collaboration between public and private TB Stakeholders by coordinating the TB state stakeholders in  logistics mentoring and supportive supervision to the supported facilities;
  • Training and mentor facility Focal Persons on adherence counseling skills/techniques;
  • Building capacity of facility staff to be able to detect, assess, understand, prevent and report Adverse Drug Reactions or any drug related problem, as well as proper documentation and completion of the NAFDAC ‘yellow form’ for any ADR encountered for submission to NAFDAC/ NTBLCP;
  • Developing and maintain a logistics information database for all TB PPM Providers;
  • Attending program review meetings for  giving and receiving feedback during network meetings on a monthly basis;
  • Other duties assigned by the Regional Pharmacist and Technical Director PPM

Minimum Requirements:   

  • A University degree in Pharmacy; a master’s degree will be an added advantage
  • Minimum of 3 years working experience in Pharmaceutical care and logistics
  • Proficiency in the use and management of electronic logistics management tools and database
  • Experience in TB program or related health service program implementation in Nigeria, especially in the private sector
  • Experience working in large scale donor-funded projects, particularly USAID is required
  • A good understanding of the National TB Program logistics management information system.
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel and Project Management tools.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Strong project management, coordination, planning, and supervisory skills.
  • Strong networking and representational skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English as well as presentation skills, with proven experience in analyzing data and developing PowerPoint presentations and other reports.
  • Comfortable planning and delivering multiple activities under pressure to strict deadlines and high levels of precision.
  • Self-motivated with a strong ability to identify and develop relevant areas of work

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed resume and a one page cover letter as one MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to Deputy Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected]

Application must explicitly state the position applied for in the subject of the email. Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Invitation to Bid for the Supply of OVC Kits under ACHIEVE grant.

Background

The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) was established in 2004 as a local organization to address the HIV/AIDS crisis in Nigeria through the development of infrastructure for treatment, care, prevention, and support for people living with and that affected by HIV/AIDS but has now expanded its services to other infectious diseases of TB and malaria, including cancers.  IHVN is structured to develop and maintain linkages with local and international organizations in collaborative ways that support the Government of Nigeria’s health sector strategic plans. IHVN key technical and funding partners are the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

BID Title:

Supply of OVC Kits under ACHIEVE grant.

Scope of Bid

  • Bidders are invited to submit a Bid for the goods and/or services specified above: Schedule of Requirements, in accordance with this bid.

Interpretation of the Bid

  • This RFB is an invitation to treat and shall not be construed as an offer capable of being accepted or as creating any contractual, other legal or restitutionary rights.
  • This RFB is conducted in accordance with the applicable provisions of IHVN Procurement Manual (latest version of which can be accessed at: www.ihvnigeria.org and other relevant Organizational Directives and Administrative Instructions that are referred to in the Procurement Manual.

Language

  • The Bid, as well as all correspondence and documents relating to the Bid shall be written in the English language, unless specified otherwise in the bid advert. Supporting documents and printed literature furnished by the Bidder may be in another language provided they are accompanied by an accurate translation of the relevant passages into the English language, in which case, for purposes of interpretation of the Bid, such translation shall govern.
  • The Bidder shall bear all costs of translation to the governing language and all risks of the accuracy of such translation.

Bid Eligibility

Bidders may be a private, public or government-owned legal entity or any association with legal capacity to enter into a binding Contract with IHVN.

A Bidder, and all parties constituting the bidder, may have the nationality of any country with the exception of the nationalities, if any, listed in United State Government Debarment List. A Bidder shall be deemed to have the nationality of a country if the Bidder is a citizen or is constituted, incorporated, or registered and operates in conformity with the provisions of the laws of that country.

A Bidder shall not have a conflict of interest. A bidder shall be considered to have a conflict of interest if:

  • A Bidder has a close business or family relationship with a IHVN personnel who: (i) are directly or indirectly involved in the preparation of the bidding documents or specifications of the contract, and/or the bid evaluation process of such contract; or (ii) would be involved in the implementation or supervision of such contract;
  • A Bidder is associated, or has been associated in the past, directly or indirectly, with a firm or any of its affiliates which have been engaged by IHVN to provide consulting services for the preparation of the design, specifications, and other documents to be used for the procurement of the goods, services or works required in the present procurement process;
  • A Bidder has an interest in other bidders, including when they have common ownership and/or management. Bidders shall not submit more than one bid, except for alternative offers, if permitted. This will result in the disqualification of all bids in which the Bidder is involved. This includes situations where a firm is the Bidder in one bid and a sub-contractor on another; however, this does not limit the inclusion of a firm as a sub-contractor in more than one bid.

Bidders must disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest in the Bid Submission and they shall be deemed ineligible for this procurement process unless such conflict of interest is resolved in a manner acceptable to IHVN. Failure to disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest may lead to the Bidder being sanctioned.

A Bidder shall not be eligible to submit a quotation if and when at the time of quotation submission, the Bidder:

  • Is included in any other Ineligibility List from a IHVN partner and if so listed in United State Government Debarment List.
  • Is currently suspended from doing business with IHVN and removed from its vendor database(s), for reasons other than engaging in proscribed practices as defined in the IHVN Procurement Policy.

Fraud & Corruption, Gifts and Hospitality

  • IHVN strictly enforces a policy of zero tolerance on proscribed practices, including fraud, corruption, collusion, unethical or unprofessional practices, and obstruction of IHVN vendors and requires all bidders/vendors to observe the highest standard of ethics during the procurement process and contract implementation.

IHVN’s Anti-Fraud email: [email protected] can be reached at all times to report any foul play at any level.

  • Bidders/vendors shall not offer gifts or hospitality of any kind to IHVN staff members including recreational trips to sporting or cultural events, theme parks or offers of holidays, transportation, or invitations to extravagant lunches or dinners.

In pursuance of this policy, IHVN:

a.      Shall reject a bid if it determines that the selected bidder has engaged in any corrupt or fraudulent practices in competing for the contract in question.

b.      Shall declare a vendor ineligible, either indefinitely or for a stated period, to be awarded a contract if at any time it determines that the vendor has engaged in any corrupt or fraudulent practices in competing for, or in executing an IHVN contract.

 

Clarification of the Bid

Bidders may request clarification in relation to the RFB by submitting a written request to the contact stated in the Bid advert, until the time stated as deadline on the RFB. Explanations or interpretations provided by personnel other than the named contact person will not be considered binding or official.

Bid Currency

The bid shall be made in Naira. If applicable, for comparison and evaluation purposes, IHVN will convert the quotations into USD at the official IHVN rate of exchange in force at the time of the deadline for Bid Submission.

IHVN reserves the right not to reject any bid submitted in a currency other than the mandatory bidding currency. IHVN may accept bid submitted in another currency than stated above if the Bidder confirms during clarification of quotations in writing that it will accept a Contract issued in the mandatory bid currency and that for conversion the official IHVN operational rate of exchange of the day of RFB deadline as stated in Section I: RFB Particulars shall apply. Regardless of the currency of quotations received, the Contract will always be issued and subsequent payments will be made in the mandatory bidding currency above.

Rates in bids shall be fixed. Bids with adjustable rates shall be disqualified.

Taxes

Contract sum shall be subjected to deduction of 5% withholding tax

Payment Terms

IHVN will ordinarily effect payment within 2 to 3 weeks after receipt of the goods/services and on submission of payment documentation.

Audit

IHVN may conduct an audit of the contract awarded to determine its completeness, efficacy as well as the performance of the supplier which will be used as a basis for the engagement of the vendors for future procurements.

Requirements

Ability to meet delivery targets within IHVN’s specified time period.

Bid Protest

Any Bidder that believes to have been unjustly treated in connection with this RFB process or any Contract that may be awarded as a result of such RFB process may submit a complaint to IHVN Management through postal service using the address provided on IHVN website www.ihvnigeria.org

Responsiveness of Bid

IHVN’s determination of a Bid’s responsiveness will be based on the contents of the Bid itself.

A substantially responsive Bid is one that conforms to all the terms, conditions, and specifications of the bid advert without material deviation, reservation, or omission.

If a Bid is not substantially responsive, it shall be rejected by IHVN and may not subsequently be made responsive by the Bidder by correction of the material deviation, reservation, or omission.

Evaluation of Bid

The evaluation team shall review and evaluate the Bids on the basis of their responsiveness to the Schedule of Requirements and Technical Specifications and other documentation provided, applying the procedure indicated in the bid advert. Absolutely no changes may be made by IHVN in the criteria after all Bids have been received.

IHVN reserves the right to undertake a post-qualification exercise, aimed at determining, to its satisfaction the validity of the information provided by the Bidder. Such post-qualification shall be fully documented and, among those that may be listed in the bid advert, may include, but need not be limited to, all or any combination of the following : (a)Verification of accuracy, correctness and authenticity of the information provided by the bidder on the legal, technical and financial documents submitted; (b)Validation of extent of compliance to the IHVN requirements and evaluation criteria based on what has so far been found by the evaluation team; (c)Inquiry and reference checking with Government entities with jurisdiction on the bidder, or any other entity that may have done business with the bidder; (d)Inquiry and reference checking with other previous clients on the quality of performance on on-going or previous contracts completed; (e)Physical inspection of the bidder’s plant, factory, branches or other places where business transpires, with or without notice to the bidder; (f)Testing and sampling of completed goods similar to the requirements of IHVN, where available; and (g)Other means that IHVN may deem appropriate, at any stage within the selection process, prior to awarding the contract.

Qualification Criteria

General Criteria:

The Bidder shall possess the necessary professional and technical qualifications and competence, financial resources, production capability with equipment and other physical facilities, including after-sales service where appropriate, managerial capability, specific experience, reputation, and the personnel to perform the contract.

To qualify for a multiple number of lots in a package for which Bids are invited in the Invitation for Bids, The Bidder shall demonstrate having resources and experience sufficient to meet the aggregate of the qualifying criteria for the individual lots

Experience Criteria:

(a)      a minimum number of years of overall experience in the supply of goods and related services;

(b)      a minimum production capacity or availability of equipment; and in case of a Bidder offering to supply goods which the Bidder did not manufacture or otherwise produce, the Bidder has been duly authorized by the goods’ Manufacturer or producer to supply the goods.

Financial Criteria:

  • Evidence of satisfactory completion of supply of similar goods of value

Award Criteria

Prior to expiration of the period of Bid validity, IHVN shall award the contract to the qualified and eligible Bidder that is found to be responsive to the requirements of the Schedule of Requirements and Technical Specification, and has offered the lowest price or the most reasonable price.

Bank Guarantee for Advanced Payment

All contractor shall produce a banker’s guarantee or insurance bond prior to request for advance payment from the sum of N2.5m and above

Supplier Code of Conduct

 

IHVN is committed to working in partnership with our suppliers to realize the full value of our relationships and to positively contribute to our stakeholder communities and the environment. Therefore, the following conducts are expected from our suppliers:

  • In keeping with our commitment to exercising appropriate standards of professionalism and ethical conduct in all business activities, IHVN will not tolerate bribery or corruption in any form, or any breach of its Anti-Bribery Policy.
  • Fraud & Corruption, Gift and Hospitality: IHVN strictly enforces a policy of zero tolerance on proscribed practices, including fraud, corruption, collusion, unethical or unprofessional practices, and obstruction of IHVN vendors and requires all bidders/vendors to observe the highest standard of ethics during the procurement process and contract implementation. IHVN’s Anti-Fraud email: [email protected] can be reached at all times to report any foul play at any level.
  • Suppliers are expected to maintain accurate records of their activities and performance that clearly demonstrate compliance with all applicable standards, regulations and IHVN requirements.
  • Suppliers must disclose any personal relationships, economic interest or other ties to their business held by an employee or contractor with IHVN.
  • Suppliers shall provide IHVN with high-quality products and services that meet all applicable quality and demonstrate that they have robust Standard Organization of Nigeria requirements in place. We expect suppliers to immediately report to IHVN of any concerns about product safety.
  • Suppliers shall take appropriate measures to secure and protect all confidential information related to its relationship with IHVN and use it only for the purpose authorized under contractual agreement. This obligation shall remain in force regardless of the status of the business relationship.
  • Suppliers to IHVN shall carry out operations with care for the environment and at a minimum will comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations.
  • Suppliers shall also comply with any additional category specific requirements regarding the goods or services provided to IHVN, for example our requirements in respect of specification.

 

Instructions to Bidding/Requirements

  • All bids must be in ink or type written; submission in pencil will not be accepted.
  • All enquiries regarding the proposed application for the above should be addressed to the Deputy Director Procurement/HOD SCM of IHV-Nigeria.
  • Bids must be properly sealed.
  • Bidders not registered with IHVN must include company profile.
  • Bidders not registered with IHVN must include copies of tax clearance certificates for the past three years.
  • All bids must provide evidence of at least two similar Jobs made in the past for IHVN/other organizations etc.
  • Bidders not registered with IHVN must provide proof of registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).

·        Bidders not registered with IHVN must show proof of DUNS certification.

·        Bids should be submitted to the head office on or before the date below specified as deadline.

·        Bids will be opened at the expiration of the bid advert.

·        Any quote with percentage/calculation error will be disqualified at the tender meeting.

·        All bidders must indicate their bid validity period as 90 days from the date of this bid’s expiration.

·        As time is of the essence, delivery of goods shall be between 6 to 8 weeks from the date of receipt of L.P.O by contractor.

Note*

  • Bids which must reach us within twenty (20) working days from the date of this publication should have the title of the BID written on the “Top Left Hand Corner” of the envelope.

DETAILS OF THE REQUESTED ITEMS ARE CONTAINED IN ANNEX 1 BELOW

Funding Agency

ACHIEVE Grant

Bid Start Date/ Time

04/11/2021         8:00 am

Bid Deadline Date/ Time

01/12/2021         10:00 am

 

Contact

The Deputy Director Procurement/HOD SCM

SCM Department

Supply Chain Management Department
Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria
Cadastral Zone COO Plot 62, after BAZE University, off CITEC Road, Abuja-NIGERIA
Tel: +234 (0) 9 4610342, 4610341, Fax: +234 Ext. 4025

Email: [email protected]

Annex 1:

Hygiene kits for adolescent girls
S/NITEMS  REQUIREDUNITQTY 
1Hygiene kits for adolescent girls.  Below are the list of items in each kit 1. Branded drawstring bag (medium size)
2. Virony Sanitary Pad (pack of 30 pieces)
3. Disposal Pants Big (pack of 6 pieces)
4. Medium size towel
5. Big size Close UP
6. Nail clipper
7. Medium size Comb
8. Medium size mirror
9. Big Dettol soap
10. Carex Gel hand sanitizer (100ml)
11. Passion powder (90g)
12. Medium size oral high quality Toothbrush
13. Branded hard cover A5 size jotters with 50 pages
14. Branded biros
Kit3000 

Invitation to Bid for the Supply of Laboratory Consumables and Non Health Items under ACHIEVE grant.

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Background

The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) was established in 2004 as a local organization to address the HIV/AIDS crisis in Nigeria through the development of infrastructure for treatment, care, prevention, and support for people living with and that affected by HIV/AIDS but has now expanded its services to other infectious diseases of TB and malaria, including cancers.  IHVN is structured to develop and maintain linkages with local and international organizations in collaborative ways that support the Government of Nigeria’s health sector strategic plans. IHVN key technical and funding partners are the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

BID Title:

Supply of Laboratory Consumables and Non Health Items under ACHIEVE grant.

Scope of Bid

  • Bidders are invited to submit a Bid for the goods and/or services specified above: Schedule of Requirements, in accordance with this bid.

Interpretation of the Bid

  • This RFB is an invitation to treat and shall not be construed as an offer capable of being accepted or as creating any contractual, other legal or restitutionary rights.
  • This RFB is conducted in accordance with the applicable provisions of IHVN Procurement Manual (latest version of which can be accessed at: www.ihvnigeria.org and other relevant Organizational Directives and Administrative Instructions that are referred to in the Procurement Manual.

Language

  • The Bid, as well as all correspondence and documents relating to the Bid shall be written in the English language, unless specified otherwise in the bid advert. Supporting documents and printed literature furnished by the Bidder may be in another language provided they are accompanied by an accurate translation of the relevant passages into the English language, in which case, for purposes of interpretation of the Bid, such translation shall govern.
  • The Bidder shall bear all costs of translation to the governing language and all risks of the accuracy of such translation.

Bid Eligibility

Bidders may be a private, public or government-owned legal entity or any association with legal capacity to enter into a binding Contract with IHVN.

A Bidder, and all parties constituting the bidder, may have the nationality of any country with the exception of the nationalities, if any, listed in United State Government Debarment List. A Bidder shall be deemed to have the nationality of a country if the Bidder is a citizen or is constituted, incorporated, or registered and operates in conformity with the provisions of the laws of that country.

A Bidder shall not have a conflict of interest. A bidder shall be considered to have a conflict of interest if:

  • A Bidder has a close business or family relationship with a IHVN personnel who: (i) are directly or indirectly involved in the preparation of the bidding documents or specifications of the contract, and/or the bid evaluation process of such contract; or (ii) would be involved in the implementation or supervision of such contract;
  • A Bidder is associated, or has been associated in the past, directly or indirectly, with a firm or any of its affiliates which have been engaged by IHVN to provide consulting services for the preparation of the design, specifications, and other documents to be used for the procurement of the goods, services or works required in the present procurement process;
  • A Bidder has an interest in other bidders, including when they have common ownership and/or management. Bidders shall not submit more than one bid, except for alternative offers, if permitted. This will result in the disqualification of all bids in which the Bidder is involved. This includes situations where a firm is the Bidder in one bid and a sub-contractor on another; however, this does not limit the inclusion of a firm as a sub-contractor in more than one bid.

Bidders must disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest in the Bid Submission and they shall be deemed ineligible for this procurement process unless such conflict of interest is resolved in a manner acceptable to IHVN. Failure to disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest may lead to the Bidder being sanctioned.

A Bidder shall not be eligible to submit a quotation if and when at the time of quotation submission, the Bidder:

  • Is included in any other Ineligibility List from a IHVN partner and if so listed in United State Government Debarment List.
  • Is currently suspended from doing business with IHVN and removed from its vendor database(s), for reasons other than engaging in proscribed practices as defined in the IHVN Procurement Policy.

Fraud & Corruption, Gifts and Hospitality

  • IHVN strictly enforces a policy of zero tolerance on proscribed practices, including fraud, corruption, collusion, unethical or unprofessional practices, and obstruction of IHVN vendors and requires all bidders/vendors to observe the highest standard of ethics during the procurement process and contract implementation.

IHVN’s Anti-Fraud email: [email protected] can be reached at all times to report any foul play at any level.

  • Bidders/vendors shall not offer gifts or hospitality of any kind to IHVN staff members including recreational trips to sporting or cultural events, theme parks or offers of holidays, transportation, or invitations to extravagant lunches or dinners.

In pursuance of this policy, IHVN:

a.      Shall reject a bid if it determines that the selected bidder has engaged in any corrupt or fraudulent practices in competing for the contract in question.

b.      Shall declare a vendor ineligible, either indefinitely or for a stated period, to be awarded a contract if at any time it determines that the vendor has engaged in any corrupt or fraudulent practices in competing for, or in executing an IHVN contract.

 

Clarification of the Bid

Bidders may request clarification in relation to the RFB by submitting a written request to the contact stated in the Bid advert, until the time stated as deadline on the RFB. Explanations or interpretations provided by personnel other than the named contact person will not be considered binding or official.

Bid Currency

The bid shall be made in Naira. If applicable, for comparison and evaluation purposes, IHVN will convert the quotations into USD at the official IHVN rate of exchange in force at the time of the deadline for Bid Submission.

IHVN reserves the right not to reject any bid submitted in a currency other than the mandatory bidding currency. IHVN may accept bid submitted in another currency than stated above if the Bidder confirms during clarification of quotations in writing that it will accept a Contract issued in the mandatory bid currency and that for conversion the official IHVN operational rate of exchange of the day of RFB deadline as stated in Section I: RFB Particulars shall apply. Regardless of the currency of quotations received, the Contract will always be issued and subsequent payments will be made in the mandatory bidding currency above.

Rates in bids shall be fixed. Bids with adjustable rates shall be disqualified.

Taxes

Contract sum shall be subjected to deduction of 5% withholding tax

Payment Terms

IHVN will ordinarily effect payment within 2 to 3 weeks after receipt of the goods/services and on submission of payment documentation.

Audit

IHVN may conduct an audit of the contract awarded to determine its completeness, efficacy as well as the performance of the supplier which will be used as a basis for the engagement of the vendors for future procurements.

Requirements

Ability to meet delivery targets within IHVN’s specified time period.

Bid Protest

Any Bidder that believes to have been unjustly treated in connection with this RFB process or any Contract that may be awarded as a result of such RFB process may submit a complaint to IHVN Management through postal service using the address provided on IHVN website www.ihvnigeria.org

Responsiveness of Bid

IHVN’s determination of a Bid’s responsiveness will be based on the contents of the Bid itself.

A substantially responsive Bid is one that conforms to all the terms, conditions, and specifications of the bid advert without material deviation, reservation, or omission.

If a Bid is not substantially responsive, it shall be rejected by IHVN and may not subsequently be made responsive by the Bidder by correction of the material deviation, reservation, or omission.

Evaluation of Bid

The evaluation team shall review and evaluate the Bids on the basis of their responsiveness to the Schedule of Requirements and Technical Specifications and other documentation provided, applying the procedure indicated in the bid advert. Absolutely no changes may be made by IHVN in the criteria after all Bids have been received.

IHVN reserves the right to undertake a post-qualification exercise, aimed at determining, to its satisfaction the validity of the information provided by the Bidder. Such post-qualification shall be fully documented and, among those that may be listed in the bid advert, may include, but need not be limited to, all or any combination of the following : (a)Verification of accuracy, correctness and authenticity of the information provided by the bidder on the legal, technical and financial documents submitted; (b)Validation of extent of compliance to the IHVN requirements and evaluation criteria based on what has so far been found by the evaluation team; (c)Inquiry and reference checking with Government entities with jurisdiction on the bidder, or any other entity that may have done business with the bidder; (d)Inquiry and reference checking with other previous clients on the quality of performance on on-going or previous contracts completed; (e)Physical inspection of the bidder’s plant, factory, branches or other places where business transpires, with or without notice to the bidder; (f)Testing and sampling of completed goods similar to the requirements of IHVN, where available; and (g)Other means that IHVN may deem appropriate, at any stage within the selection process, prior to awarding the contract.

Qualification Criteria

General Criteria:

The Bidder shall possess the necessary professional and technical qualifications and competence, financial resources, production capability with equipment and other physical facilities, including after-sales service where appropriate, managerial capability, specific experience, reputation, and the personnel to perform the contract.

To qualify for a multiple number of lots in a package for which Bids are invited in the Invitation for Bids, The Bidder shall demonstrate having resources and experience sufficient to meet the aggregate of the qualifying criteria for the individual lots

Experience Criteria:

(a)      a minimum number of years of overall experience in the supply of goods and related services;

(b)      a minimum production capacity or availability of equipment; and in case of a Bidder offering to supply goods which the Bidder did not manufacture or otherwise produce, the Bidder has been duly authorized by the goods’ Manufacturer or producer to supply the goods.

Financial Criteria:

  • Evidence of satisfactory completion of supply of similar goods of value

Award Criteria

Prior to expiration of the period of Bid validity, IHVN shall award the contract to the qualified and eligible Bidder that is found to be responsive to the requirements of the Schedule of Requirements and Technical Specification, and has offered the lowest price or the most reasonable price.

Bank Guarantee for Advanced Payment

All contractor shall produce a banker’s guarantee or insurance bond prior to request for advance payment from the sum of N2.5m and above

Supplier Code of Conduct

 

IHVN is committed to working in partnership with our suppliers to realize the full value of our relationships and to positively contribute to our stakeholder communities and the environment. Therefore, the following conducts are expected from our suppliers:

  • In keeping with our commitment to exercising appropriate standards of professionalism and ethical conduct in all business activities, IHVN will not tolerate bribery or corruption in any form, or any breach of its Anti-Bribery Policy.
  • Fraud & Corruption, Gift and Hospitality: IHVN strictly enforces a policy of zero tolerance on proscribed practices, including fraud, corruption, collusion, unethical or unprofessional practices, and obstruction of IHVN vendors and requires all bidders/vendors to observe the highest standard of ethics during the procurement process and contract implementation. IHVN’s Anti-Fraud email: [email protected] can be reached at all times to report any foul play at any level.
  • Suppliers are expected to maintain accurate records of their activities and performance that clearly demonstrate compliance with all applicable standards, regulations and IHVN requirements.
  • Suppliers must disclose any personal relationships, economic interest or other ties to their business held by an employee or contractor with IHVN.
  • Suppliers shall provide IHVN with high-quality products and services that meet all applicable quality and demonstrate that they have robust Standard Organization of Nigeria requirements in place. We expect suppliers to immediately report to IHVN of any concerns about product safety.
  • Suppliers shall take appropriate measures to secure and protect all confidential information related to its relationship with IHVN and use it only for the purpose authorized under contractual agreement. This obligation shall remain in force regardless of the status of the business relationship.
  • Suppliers to IHVN shall carry out operations with care for the environment and at a minimum will comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulations.
  • Suppliers shall also comply with any additional category specific requirements regarding the goods or services provided to IHVN, for example our requirements in respect of specification.

 

Instructions to Bidding/Requirements

  • All bids must be in ink or type written; submission in pencil will not be accepted.

  • All enquiries regarding the proposed application for the above should be addressed to the Deputy Director Procurement/HOD SCM of IHV-Nigeria.

  • Bids must be properly sealed.
  • Bidders not registered with IHVN must include company profile.
  • Bidders not registered with IHVN must include copies of tax clearance certificates for the past three years.
  • All bids must provide evidence of at least two similar Jobs made in the past for IHVN/other organizations etc.
  • The bidders must specialize in the supply of Laboratory and I.T. items with proof
  • Bidders not registered with IHVN must provide proof of registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
  • Bidders not registered with IHVN must show proof of DUNS certification.
  • Bids should be submitted to the head office on or before the date below specified as deadline.
  • Bids will be opened at the expiration of the bid advert.
  • Any quote with percentage/calculation error will be disqualified at the tender meeting.
  • All bidders must indicate their bid validity period as 90 days from the date of this bid’s expiration.
  • As time is of the essence, delivery of goods shall be between 6 to 8 weeks from the date of receipt of L.P.O by contractor.
  • Bidders bidding for Laboratory consumable should not bid for Non health items and vice versa.

Note*

Bids which must reach us within thirty (30) working days from the date of this publication should have the title of the BID written on the “Top Left Hand Corner” of the envelope.

DETAILS OF THE REQUESTED ITEMS ARE CONTAINED IN ANNEX 1 & 2 BELOW

Funding Agency

ACHIEVE Grant

Bid Start Date/ Time

02/11/2021         8:00 am

Bid Deadline Date/ Time

13/12/2021         10:00 am

 

Contact


The Deputy Director Procurement/HOD SCM

SCM Department

Supply Chain Management Department
Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria
Cadastral Zone COO Plot 62, after BAZE University, off CITEC Road, Abuja-NIGERIA
Tel: +234 (0) 9 4610342, 4610341, Fax: +234 Ext. 4025

Email: [email protected]

Annex 1:

LABORATORY CONSUMABLES NEED

S/N

CONSUMABLES REQUIRED

UNIT

QTY

Specific

1

Vacutainer tube, EDTA (K2) 4ml 1000/CS

Cs

               28

Microlife ML

2

Vacutainer tube, EDTA (K2) 10ml 1000/CS

CS

               71

Microlife ML

3

Vacutainer, needles (21 guage) (100/pk)

PK

         2,043

Medi-Scan

4

Lab Sharpie Fine Tip marker  (10/pk)

PK

             156

 

5

Biohazard Autoclave Bags, large red or clear with biohazard symbol (size 25×35) 200/PK

Pks

             127

 

6

Absorbent bench pads (50/PK)

Pks

             173

 

7

Clorox (3.5l)

Bottles

                  9

 

8

C-Fold Towels-12pk/Carton

Carton

               34

 

9

Liquid Hand wash (500ml)

Bottles

                  9

 

10

Hand Sanitizer (500ml)

Bottles

                  6

 

11

Kim Wipe  (280g) (12pks/carton)

Carton

                  1

 

12

Methanol (2.5L)

Bottles

                  1

 

13

Labmate Filtered Pipette tips (1000ul) 4800 tips/carton

CARTON

               59

Labmate

14

Pipette tip (1000ul) 100/pks

Packs

                  4

Labmate

15

Secondary (Rohren) tubes

Carton

54

 

16

Crolabels [for Cryovials partnered printing 4140TT blank rolls labels for GX430t printer/0.875″ x1.75/blank white film [4000labels/rolls]

Roll

10

 

Annex 2

Non-Health Commodities

S/N

CONSUMABLES REQUIRED

UNIT

QTY

Specific

1

A4 Brown envelope (25/pk)

Ctn

               45

 

2

Field Labels, (Zebra Select 4000Tpaper labels)_1.5x 1.0 [2260labels/rolls

Roll

440

 

3

Ribbon, S11Wax-ribbon 110mmx74m

Pcs

240

 

4

A4 Brown envelope (25/pk)

Ctn

                  1

 

5

HP-05A Black Ink Toner

Piece

14

 

6

Transparent Big Cellotape

Pcs

1

 

7

Purell Hand Sanitizer

Bottle

13

 

8

Stapler pins

Pack

4