Construction of Debeka Primary School (Grade 5–8 Expansion) and Related Facilities Buna Qela Charity Association (BQCA), a local non-profit Civil Society Organization established to promote sustainable community development, invites eligible and qualified contractors to submit sealed bids for the construction of Debeka Primary School (Grade 5–8 Expansion) and Related Facilities located in West Guji Zone, Abeya woreda Gwangwa, Gololcha Site, Oromia Regional State.

INVITATION TO BID (IFB) Bid Reference No.: BQCA/NCB/01/2018 E.C. Construction of Debeka Primary School (Grade 5–8 Expansion) and Related Facilities Buna Qela Charity Association (BQCA), a local non-profit Civil Society Organization established to promote sustainable community development, invites eligible and qualified contractors to submit sealed bids for the construction of Debeka Primary School (Grade 5–8 Expansion) and Related Facilities located in West Guji Zone, Abeya woreda Gwangwa, Gololcha Site, Oromia Regional State. P r o ject Description The project involves the construction and completion of a school facility in Abeya Woreda, including all civil works, finishing works, and associated infrastructure as specified. S c ope of Work The project includes: P r o ject Location Scope of Work Debeka Primary School (Grade 5– West Guji Zone, Abeya Woreda, Gololcha Site · · 2 Blocks (6 Classrooms), 8-Room Teachers’ Residence, 8) Construction · Coordinates: (6.373041, · 3 Blocks Dry Latrine (22 seats), 38.181653) · Rehabilitation of 4 Existing · 7.6 km asphalt from Classrooms Dilla and 13 km gravel · Installation of 1,000 Meter Mesh Wire Fence from Abaya woreda Gwangwa Town · Construction of Store, Offices and Guard House · Supply of School and Office Furniture Eligibility Requirements Interested bidders must meet the following requirements: Valid Construction License GC/BC Category V and above for 2018 E.C. Valid and renewed Construction License for 2018 E.C. Valid and renewed Trade/Business License for 2018 E.C. Valid VAT Registration Certificate and TIN Certificate. Valid Tax Clearance Certificate issued by the relevant tax authority confirming that the bidder is eligible to participate in public procurement and bidding processes for 2018 E.C. Evidence of successful completion of similar construction projects and adequate financial capacity to execute the project. Bid Security All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security equivalent to 2% of the Total Bid Price quoted by the bidder. The Bid Security shall: Be submitted in the form of Certified Payment Order (CPO), Certified Bank Cheque, or Unconditional Bank Guarantee issued by a reputable bank; Be made payable to Buna Qela Charity Association; Be enclosed in a separate sealed envelope and submitted together with the Technical Proposal; Remain valid for a minimum period of 60 (Sixty) days from the bid submission deadline. Failure to submit any of the above mandatory documents may result in disqualification from the bidding process. Community Contribution The successful bidder shall contribute 30% of the project cost as a community support contribution. Bid Documents Interested bidders may obtain the bidding documents upon payment of a non-refundable fee of ETB 50,000 (Fifty Thousand Birr) and submission of the required legal documents. Bid Submission Deadline Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes not later than: Date: , 2018 Time: 2:30 PM (Local Time) Late bids shall be rejected. Address for Bid Submission and Information Buna Qela Charity Association (BQCA) Africa Insurance Building, 7th Floor South Africa Street, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Email: [email protected] Tell: BQCA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids without assigning any reason thereof. Buna Qela Charity Association (BQCA) “ Working for Sustainable Community Development and Social Transformation”