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The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization with service and research programs on infectious such as HIV, tuberculosis, and other emerging and re-emerging infections; and non-infectious diseases including non-communicable diseases and cancers. IHVN is engaged in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, training, research, and providing care and support services. IHVN operates through 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.

Expression of Interest Title	Engagement of Service Provider for Waste Management/Disposal
Reports to:	Administration Department
Location:	IHVN Campus, Abuja
Contract Duration:	Contract is for one year but renewable based on the availability of funds and performance

We currently have an opportunity to engage a waste disposal company to manage solid and liquid biomedical wastes being generated from the clinical diagnostics and research laboratories at the IHVN campus.

Required Services

• Work with the Administrative and Laboratory Departments to evacuate wastes being generated at IHVN’s offices and laboratories which comprise of two seven floors buildings at the IHVN campus
• Evacuate waste at least once a week from the offices and the laboratories at IHVN campus
• Provide appropriate waste bins for solid and liquid waste including biomedical waste from the offices and the laboratories at IHVN campus from where the wastes will be picked
• Evacuating sewage waste at regular intervals
• Ensure the safe and efficient handling and disposal of all solid and liquid waste

Instructions/Requirements for EOI

• EOI must include company profile and the profile should (i) demonstrate the capacity to safely dispose biomedical solid and liquid waste including the use of autoclaves, incinerators, and other safe means for toxic waste (ii) must show proof of familiarity with health safety regulations including for the different categories of pathogens including Category A, B and C Priority Pathogens
• Must include proof of registration with the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) and have a current registration certificate
• All EOI must be in ink or type written, submission in pencil will not be accepted
• EOI must be properly sealed
• Submission must include copies of tax clearance certificates for the past three years
• Evidence of at least two similar jobs made in the past for IHVN/other organizations etc
• Proof of registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
• Proof of DUNS certification
• The validity period for all proposed rates must be stated as: 90 days from the date of this bid’s expiration

EOI Start Date and Time:  28^th March 2022
EOI Deadline Date/ Time:  27^th April 2022

The title of the EOI should be written on the “Top Left Hand Corner” of the envelope and addressed/submitted to:

Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management,
Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria(IHVN)

IHVN Campus, 6^th Floor,

Plot 62, Emeritus Umaru Shehu Avenue, Cadastral Zone COO,

After BAZE University, Off CITEC Road, Abuja-NIGERIA.Tel: +234 (0) 9 4610342

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 list of all unserviceable items that are up for auction are contained in below table:

FURNITURE
S/N	DESCRIPTION	AVAILABLE
1	OFFICE TABLES	46
2	WOODEN SIDE SHELVES	29
3	METAL CABINETS	16
4	BIG PHOTOCOPY MACHINE	1
5	SMALL PHOTOCOPY MACHINE	1

AIR CONDITIONERS
	DESCRIPTION	AVAILABLE NUMBER
1	SPLIT AC	140
2	STANDING AC	8

GENERAL REQUIREMENT

1. Items on disposal are bought “as they are” without any liability to the institute.
2. Highest bidder wins the bid but IHVN staff shall be accorded priority on bids if his/her bid tallies with that of an outsider and winners will be communicated by the admin unit.
3. Bid winners are to make payment within 48 hours to designated account, failure which the item(s) shall be offered to the next highest bidder and so on and so forth.
4. A bid report will be submitted to the Executive management through the office of Director Admin.
5. Multiple bids from the same bidder would be disqualified.

SUBMISSION OF BIDS

Interested persons should submit their bids in sealed envelope boldly marked at the top left
corner:-

“BID FOR AUCTION OF UNSERVICEABLE ITEM(S)’’

and addressed to: –

Deputy Director SCM/Procurement
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.

• Opening Date/ Time: 08/03/2022         10:00 am
• Closing Date/ Time: 14/03/2022         10:00 am

IMPORTANT NOTICE

• Nothing in the advert shall be construed to be a commitment on the part of the Institute.
• At the expiration of the bid period, all bids will be opened by a representative of the procurement unit with representatives of administration and compliance units in attendance.
• The successful persons(s) will be notified formally.

The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria is seeking proposals from qualified catering organizations for the provision and management of full-service cafeteria at the IHVN Campus, Abuja. Our goal is to partner with a vendor that can help us increase food service participation, and support corporate initiatives to promote healthy lifestyles and sustainable practices.

This RFP will highlight the services required for the delivery of food catering services. Our intention is to ensure that all FOOD, HEALTH AND SAFETY, and related requirements are adhered to, as per the established standards and as per the company’s requirements to achieve its customer satisfaction.

• Opening Date/ Time: 02/03/2022         10:00 am
• Closing Date/ Time: 18/03/2022         11:59 pm

For more on this RFP, Please download the complete RFP document below;
Request for Proposals (RFP) IHVN Cafeteria