Tender Description

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
A. GENERAL
1.Scope of Bid
1.1 HA-Somalia invites bids for the construction of barked, elevated water tank, water points,
and solar-powered pumping system in Makuuda village, Baidoa, South west State, Somalia
1.2 The material/goods are specified in greater details in the Sub Section of the Bid
Documents.
1.3 The successful Bidderis expected to complete the supply by the Intended Completion date
which is given in the section II, effective from the signing of Contract.
2.Eligible Bidders
2.1 This Invitation for Bids is open to companies with experience in Strategic construction of
barked, elevated water tank, water points, and solar-powered pumping system in
Makuuda village, Baidoa, South west State, Somalia
2.2 Bidders shall not be under a declaration of ineligibility for corrupt, fraudulent and coercive
practices issued by HA-Somalia.
2.3 Bidders shall not be involved in criminal acts/activities or associated with individuals
and/or entities associated with criminal activities.
3.Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive and Coercive Practices
3.1 HA-Somalia requires that all; HA-Somalia staff, bidders, suppliers or distributors, observe
the highest standard of ethics during procurement and execution of all contracts. HASomalia shall reject any Bids put forward by Bidders or where applicable terminate their
contract, if it is determined that they have engaged in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive or
coercive practices.
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4. The selection criteria for construction of barked, elevated water tank, water points, and
solar-powered pumping system in Makuuda village, Baidoa, South west State, Somalia:
The contractor/supplier shall be selected through a competitive process based on technical
capability, financial compliance, experience, quality assurance, and conformity with the
approved Bill of Quantities (BOQs) for Barked construction, Elevated Water Tank, Water
Points, and Solar‑Powered Pumping System.
4.1. General Eligibility Criteria (Mandatory)
 The bidder must:
 Be a legally registered construction/engineering firm authorized to operate in
Somalia.
 Have a valid business license, tax compliance certificate, and organizational profile.
 Demonstrate financial capacity to execute the works without interruption.
 Accept all BOQ quantities, specifications, and workmanship standards without
deviation.
 The validity of the quotation or price should be valid up to 30 June 2026.
 Adhere to Human Appeal safeguarding, HSE, and community participation
requirements.
4.2 Technical Selection Criteria – Barked Construction (336 m³)
The contractor must demonstrate proven experience in underground water harvesting structures
and comply fully with BOQ Sections A, B, and C. Key Technical Requirements:
 Capability to execute:
 Excavation of 444.928 m³ for underground reservoir
 Random rubble stone masonry 40 cm thick
 RCC columns, beams, footings, and slabs (1:2:4 mix)
 Internal waterproof plastering (1:2 cement-sand mix)
 Proven experience in:
 Construction of berkeds, sand dams, or water reservoirs
 Roofing works using CGI sheets (26 gauge) with gutters
 Ability to:
 Engage community labor as specified (site clearance and silt trap excavation)
 Install doors, access points, staircases, and branding billboards
 Use approved materials:
 Cement, reinforcement steel (Y14, Y8), stone, timber, CGI sheets as per BOQ
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 Quality assurance:
 Proper curing, water tightness testing, and filling for curing (20 m³)
4.3 Technical Selection Criteria – Elevated Water Tank
The contractor must demonstrate experience in reinforced concrete elevated structures, including
tanks and towers. Key Technical Requirements:
 Experience in:
 RCC foundations, columns, beams, slabs, and retaining walls
 Elevated tanks with waterproofing mortar and finishing
 Compliance with BOQ Sections A–I, including:
 Excavation and backfilling with marram
 RCC works (Class 15 and Class 25/20 concrete)
 Tank slab, roof, and manhole
 Piping expertise:
 GI pipes (2”), inlet, outlet, overflow, washout
 Installation of gate and ball valves
 Ancillary works:
 Fabrication and installation of steel access ladder with cage
 Valve chambers (300x300x300 mm)
 Plastering, painting, and whitewashing
 Compliance with:
 Occupational Health & Safety (PPE provision included in BOQ)
4.4 Technical Selection Criteria – Water Points (Taps)
The contractor must demonstrate experience in community water distribution points. Key Technical
Requirements:
 Ability to execute:
 Foundation excavation and masonry works
 Hollow cement block structures (compressive strength ≥ 35 kg/cm²)
 Reinforced concrete slabs and ceramic tiling
 Installation of:
 Minimum 6 taps with plumbing fittings
 Drainage system connected to sock pit (1 m³)
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 Finishing works:
 Cement plastering (1:4)
 External painting and whitewashing
 Maintenance:
 Rehabilitation of existing water tap as specified
4.5 Technical Selection Criteria – Solar‑Powered Pumping System
The bidder must demonstrate proven experience in solar water pumping systems in rural or
humanitarian settings. Key Technical Requirements:
 Supply and installation of:
 10 × 615 WP Monocrystalline Solar PV modules (JINKO or equivalent)
 Hybrid inverter (2.2 kW)
 Water pump (2.2 kW)
 Pump inverter (15 W)
 PV combiner box, mounting structures, and cabling
 Compliance with:
 PPE requirements for all workers
 Ability to:
 Commission, test, and hand over a fully operational system
 Train local users on basic operation and maintenance
 All accessories, pipes, valves, and fittings included as per BOQ
4.6 Human Resources and Equipment
The bidder must demonstrate availability of:
 Qualified personnel:
 Civil Engineer / Site Engineer
 Masonry and RCC foremen
 Electrician / Solar Technician
 Construction equipment:
 Concrete mixers, vibrators, formwork systems
 Lifting tools and safety equipment
 Compliance with:
 PPE requirements for all workers

Skills Required

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