Service Center Page, Tenders

Back to Current Competitions list

Title: UNICEF LRPS-2023-9186742, Rehabilitation of WASH facilities in seven educational institutions.

Reg. no.: UN Tender23/02772

Launch date: 07 November 2023, 18:21 (GMT+2:00)

Deadline: 28 November 2023, 11:00 (GMT+2:00)

Procurement method: UN Tender

Overview:

Updated: 

- Q and A document updated as per the pre-bidding conference held 21.11.2023, 11:00

- Technical Cards for Accessible Construction uploaded

UNICEF Moldova invites interested companies to submit their proposals for Rehabilitation of the WASH facilities in seven selected educational institutions

Objective: The objective of this solicitation is to identify a suitable Contractor to execute the Works described in the ANNEX B: TERMS OF REFERENCE, within the agreed quality, budget and timeline. The general aim of the Project is to improve the WASH facilities and services, contributing to improved access to quality education in the schools listed below.

Nature of works and location: This Project includes rehabilitation of the WASH facilities in seven (7) educational institutions: Anenii Noi (IPLT A.Puskin), Cirnateni, Causeni (IPLT cu profil arte Grigore Grigoriu), Grozești, Nisporeni (IPLT Prometeu), Ialoveni (IP Scoala Primara Ion Creanga), Isacova Orhei (IP Gimnaziul Isacova), Orhei (IPLT M. Lomonosov), Tataresti Straseni (IP Gimnaziul Tataresti).

The Project is geographically divided into 4 lots:

Lot 1 includes sites in Orhei District/Rayon

Lot 2 includes sites in Strășeni and Nisporeni District/Rayon

Lot 3 includes sites in Anenii Noi and Căușeni District/Rayon

Lot 4 includes sites in Ialoveni District/Rayon.

Management of lots: The Potential Bidder is eligible to submit bids to as many lots as they want based on their capacity, qualifications, experience and business objectives. UNICEF reserves the right to award multiple lots to one or more Contractors based on their technical and financial merits, and to the Contract distribution option that is in UNICEF’s best interest. The recommendation for the award of each lot will be based on the best value for money principle.

General specifications: The Works will be carried out in accordance with the Bill of Quantities and Technical Specifications provided under Annex E: Technical Documents and in accordance with all construction standards and Sanitary Norms for educational institutions applicable in the Republic of Moldova.

• Bid submission deadline is 28 November 2023, 11:00 Hrs. (EET time/Moldova time)

• Proposals to be submitted to chisinautenders@unicef.org in 2 separate e-mails: one e-mail with the Technical Proposal and another e-mail with the Financial Proposal. No price information should be contained in the Technical Proposal.

• Please submit any assignment-related question to rbradescu@unicef.org no later than 24 November 2023, 17:00 (EET). The Q&A file with questions from the bidders and UNICEF answers can be accesed here:  RFP 9186742 7 schools Q and A.docx
• A bid conference will be held on 21 Nov 2023, 11:00 (EET) at UNICEF Moldova Office UN House, 131, '31 August 1989' street, Chisinau, MD-2012. To confirm your participation at the Bid Conference, please submit the following form: https://forms.gle/7aB2UmTd3fi7vjFMA

Documents to be submitted in the Technical Proposal:

 The Potential Bidder must be registered construction company in the Republic of Moldova and have no conflict of interest to the Project. Technical Proposals shall include copies of original documents defining the constitution or legal status of the company, place of registration, and principal place of business, and license if applicable.

 A statement that the company (including all members of a joint venture and Sub-Contractor) is not associated, nor has been associated in the past, directly or indirectly, with the Project Manager or any other entity that has prepared the design, specifications, and other documents for the Project or being proposed as the Project Manage for the Contract.

 Copy of curriculum vitae (Maximum two (2) pages) of key personnel to be involved in the Project, such as Contract/Project Manager. UNICEF may verbally interview the key personnel before the commencement of the Project.

 Reports on the financial standing of the Potential Bidder, such as profit and loss statements and auditor’s reports for the past three years.

 Evidence of adequacy of working capital for the signed Contract (access to line(s) of credit and availability of other financial resources).

 Proposed Project Implementation Plan of Works showing the proposed implementation methods, quality control strategy, schedule for all the activities in the Works.

Information to be submitted in the Technical Proposal (ANNEX C):

 Technical Proposal Submission (Form 1)

 Technical Proposal Letter (Form 2)

 Potential Bidder General Information (Form 3)

 Potential Bidder’s Contact Details (Form 4)

 List of Proposed Key Personnel (Form 5)

 List of Machine and Equipment (Form 6)

 Potential Bidder’s Financial Information/ Adequacy of Working Capital (Form 7)

 Works in Hand and their Financial Values (Form 8)

 Litigations (Form 9)

 Proposed Project Implementation plan of Works (Form 10)

Information to be submitted in the Financial Proposal (ANNEX D):

 Financial Proposal Letter (Form 11)

 Summary of Financial Proposal (Form 12)

 Completed Bill of Quantities (Form 13)

Checklist:

• Proposal sent before the deadline! Bid Submission Deadline: 28 November 2023 11:00 (EET), any Bids received after the Submission Deadline will be rejected.
• Bid clarifications. Proposers are required to submit any questions in respect of this RFP by e-mail to Radu Bradescu at rbradescu@unicef.org. The deadline for receipt of any questions is 24 November 2023, 17:00 (EET).
• The official tender e-mail address for proposals submission is chisinautenders@unicef.org, no other UNICEF e-mails must be cc-ed. 
• Proposal sent in 2 separate e-mails: one e-mail with the Technical Proposal and another e-mail with the Financial proposal.
• Request for Proposals for Services Form filled and duly signed (pages 3-5 from the RFPS document) and included in the Technical Proposal e-mail.
• No price information should be contained in the Technical Proposal.
• All Technical/Price Proposals files included in the email, no external links. If the size of the files is too big, the Proposal can be sent in several e-mails appropriately named: “LRPS-2023-9186742, Company Name, Technical Offer 1”, “LRPS-2023-9186742, Company Name, Technical Offer 2”, etc.
• Proposal will include all the annexes attached to the Terms of Reference.
• Proposals are clearly marked with the RFPS number: LRPS-2023-9186742 in the e-mail title.
• Currency of the proposal- MDL only.
• Validity period of the proposal- not less than 120 days. 

Please find enclosed: RFP 9186742 document, Contract for Construction Works (Form A), ToR RFP-Annex B with enclosed Annexes C, D and E.

Supporting documents: