Date: 2012-01-23

Invitation for Technical and Financial Proposal for Maintenance and Facility Managements of the new Ilorin Central Juma'at Mosque at Ilorin, Kwara State The Central Working Committee Ilorin Central Juma'at Mosque Project Invitation for Technical and Financial Proposal for Maintenance and Facility Managements of the new Ilorin Central Juma'at Mosque Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. 1) Background: The Ilorin Central Juma'at Mosque in Ilorin built over 30 years ago has just been remoulded, reconstructed, refurbished and redecorated. The management is desirous of ensuring regular upkeep and maintenance of the new iconic architecture to justify the huge amount spent and avoid the level of dilapidation suffered in the past. It has therefore decided to consecion the maintenance of the mosque out to a reputable organization for effectiveness. 2) Invitation: The mosque management therefore invite interested and reputable facility management firm /consortia with requisite experience to express their interest in providing the services. 3) Brief Description of the Project/Scope of Works: The Ilorin Central Juma'at Mosque has internal capacity for over 4,000 worshippers and external capacity for about 16,000 worshippers. The mosque is fully air-conditioned and fitted with state of the Arts, Islamic Calligraphy and Arts Works. The external is finished in high quality, high profile porcelain tiles and grc ornamentation. The doors are purposed made hand carved wooden doors while the windows are patterned in Islamic arts. Five of the Fifty – Two domes are covered with golden stainless steels while the four half domes are finished with bronze coloured stainless steel and the remaining domes are finish with gypsum reinforced concrete painted. The mosque is fenced with six main gates, it has four ablution/toilet building and elaborate landscaping. It has a power house with 400KVA, and 150KVA generators and a dedicated transformer. 4) Requirement: A comprehensive maintenance and facility management structure is required to cover every major components of the mosque complex. 5) Bidding Document A complete set of bidding document/Term of Reference can be obtained upon payment of a non refundable tender fee of Twenty- Five Thousand Naira (25,000.00) payable in Bank Draft in favour of The Ilorin Central Juma'at Mosque. 6) Others: In addition, bidders are requested to meet the following criteria:- a) Verifiable contact address (not post office box) and the CV of the principal b) Fully registered practicing professionals in firm in the field of Engineering, Architecture and facility management c) Evidence of VAT registrations d) Company audited accounts for 3 years e) Evidence of financial capacity and dean bill of financial health form bankers. 7) Submission of Technical and Financial Bids i) In View of the above, interested professional Organizations are required to submit both technical and financial bids in two separate envelopes enclosed in one package. ii) Only the successful organizations will be notified of the outcome of the exercise. The office is not bound to enter into further correspondence with any of the unsuccessful organizations. 8) Methods of Application: Four (4) hard copies and one (i) soft copy (CD or DVD) of the pre-qualification documents should be submitted in sealed envelopes which shall bear the words Prequalification Documents for Facility Management of Ilorin Central Juma'at Mosque. The envelopes should bear the names and phone numbers of the submitting entity. Improperly marked, or unmarked envelopes, will automatically be disqualified. All documents shall be returned to the following address on or before 12th January 2012. The Project Manager/Consultants Central Working Committee Ilorin Central Juma'at Mosque Project 22, Akure Road, Adewole Housing Estate Ilorin, Kwara State.