Oyo govt. to roll out 198 contracts

Oyo state government on Thursday disclosed that no fewer than 198 contracts are being rolled out, saying the exercise was done in compliance with provision of the State Public Procurement Act 2010.

The government added that the projects include construction of five Model schools, six ECD Pilot centers, 32 blocks of 3-classroom buildings and 15 blocks of 4-classrooms.

Similarly, the contractors are also bidding for renovation of 59 blocks of classrooms, sinking and erection of 40 units of borehole tanks and stands, while others are, procurement of 36 classroom furniture, sports equipment, 16 motorcycles and one hilux.

The Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, (SUBEB), Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran who made the disclosure in a statement also added that about 87 local contractors participated in the bid opening exercise for the 2018 FGN-UBEC/OYOSUBEB intervention projects held at Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board’s premises.

According to the statement, “we allowed due process in this bid opening, which states that people should be allowed to tender for any goods and/or services, and the tender should be open in the presence of the tenderers”, he said.

Adeniran further explained that the projects are being jointly financed by Oyo State Government through the State Universal Basic Education Board and the Federal Government, through the Universal Basic Education Commission.

While the Board is in the process of accessing 2019 FGN-UBEC/OYOSUBEB Intervention funds, he informed that the State Government has approved the release of its counterpart fund.

The SUBEB boss, however charged eligible tenderer to deliver a thorough job and ensure speedy completion of the 2018 intervention projects.

“Bidders are strongly advised to ensure speedy project execution, as this administration has zero tolerance for time wastage, as far as project execution is concerned”.