The Chairman of Ekiti State Universal Basic Education Board, Femi Akinwumi, has said any contractor who violates the contract agreement will be blacklisted and made to refund money already paid.
Akinwumi stated that Ekiti SUBEB would not tolerate substandard jobs or delays in the execution of projects by contractors.
Akinwunmi stated this in Ado Ekiti, on Friday, during the bid opening ceremony signalling the commencement of the awards process for 2023 Universal Basic Education Commission/ SUBEB Intervention Projects in the state.
Among the job descriptions for the 2023 UBEC/SUBEB intervention projects are the construction of blocks of classrooms; water system toilets with deep wells, overhead tanks and generators; procurement of furniture items for teachers and pupils; and perimeter fencing of school premises.
He said the board would ensure strict compliance with the UBEC/SUBEB guidelines and the state procurement law in awarding the contracts.
The board chairman said, “No contractor with a history of abandoned projects, invalid tax clearance, low financial capability, or doubtful records will be considered for award of contracts by Ekiti SUBEB.
“Let me assure the contractors participating in the tendering process of a level playing ground. Let me also warn you against the violation of the contract agreement. Any contractor who fails to work according to specifications will be blacklisted and made to refund the money collected.”
He reiterated the state government’s resolve to pay the contractors in full after the successful completion of their contracts as he called on contractors to deliver the jobs on time.
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