TENDER FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A MATERNITY ANNEX, MOTHERS SHELTER, YOU FRIENDLY SPACE, INCINERATOR, ASH PIT, PLACENTA PIT, ABLUTION BLOCK, WATER NETWORK AND REHABILITATION OF THE MAIN CLINIC BUILDING AT CHIDI HEALTHCARE FACILITY IN ZIMBA DISTRICT, SOUTHERN PROVINCE OF ZAMBIA

1. On Call Africa is implementing a Facility-Based Quality Improvement Project (FQIP) to improve access to quality healthcare at healthcare facilities (HCFs). The project focus is around WASH infrastructure improvement at HCFs with special attention towards delivery and pediatric units but also Healthcare waste management, hygiene behavior change, capacity building and systems strengthening of communities and schools.

2. On Call Africa is now inviting sealed bids from eligible and qualified Bidders, registered with the National Council for Construction (NCC) in category B, with Grade 5 or category C, Grade 5 or better to undertake various works at Chidi HCF in Zimba District, Southern Province of Zambia. The Tender is being conducted through the Open National Bidding.

ZIMBA DISTRICT

Lot1: Chidi HCF

3.     Bidders are expected to visit and examine the site of works and its surroundings. The proposed site visits will be on 21st February, 2024. The site visit is MANDATORY (site visit certificate will be issued) and related costs shall be at the bidder’s own expense.

4.     The pre bid meeting shall be held at On Call Africa Office on the 21st February 2024 at exactly 09:00 hrs local time and registration shall be conducted no later than 09:30hrs local time before departure for the site.

5.  A soft copy of bidding documents can be accessed from the On Call Africa Offices, On Plot No. 80S Chipembi Road, Off Tanzania Road Livingstone Zambia.

6. The bidders may obtain further information from On Call Africa at the address given below from 08:00 hours to 13:00 hours and from 14:00 hours to 16:00 hours, Monday to Thursday and 08:00 hours to 12:00 hours on Fridays.

7.     A margin of preference shall apply following the Preferential Procurement Clause for bidders registered with the Citizen Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) in line with ZPPA circular No. 2 of 2011 as follows;

(a) For a citizen influenced company, by four percent (4%)

(b) For a citizen-empowered company, by eight percent (8%)

(c) For a citizen- owned company, by twelve percent (12%)

8.     Bids must be delivered to and placed in the tender box at On Call Africa Offices located on Plot No. 80S Chipembi Road, Off Tanzania Road, Livingstone, Zambia from 08:00 hrs to 13:00 hrs and 14:00 hrs to 16:00 hrs local time no later than Friday, 15th March 2024, 10:00hrs local time. Bids must be appropriately bound, sealed and labelled. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. LATE BIDS WILL BE REJECTED.

9.     Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives, who choose to attend in person at the address below immediately after 10:00 hour’s local time on Friday, 15th March, 2024. All bids must be accompanied by a 2% Bid Security of the bid amount.

The Head of Programmes

On Call Africa

Plot No. 80S Chipembi Road,

Off Tanzania Road, Livingstone.

For further clarification, contact: The Construction Manager on +260 977252121 or The Head of Programs on +260 967554052