Invitation For Expressions Of Interest tendering at Ministry of Agriculture
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INVITATION FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (First Issued on 30 July, 2024)
TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE DETAILED DESIGN, PREPARATION OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION OF APPROXIMATELY 300KM OF SELECTED AGRICULTURAL FEEDER ROADS IN KALUNGWISHI AND KALUMWANGE FARM BLOCKS IN NORTHERN AND WESTERN PROVINCES OF ZAMBIA
The Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Ministry of Agriculture, has acquired a finance facility from the WORLD BANK towards the cost of the Zambia Growth Opportunities Project (ZAMGROW) and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this facility payments under the contracts for the tender for provision of consultancy services for the Detailed Design, Preparation of Solicitation Documents and Construction Supervision of Approximately 300km of Selected Agricultural Feeder Roads in Kalungwishi and Kalumwange Farm Blocks in Northern and Western Provinces of Zambia.
In general, the anticipated services would comprise but not limited to the following aspects:
iDesk study (review of the ToRs, data collection, review of existing information):
Carry out control and topographical surveys;
The field investigations and testing of road construction materials for availability, suitability and quantity.
• Detailed traffic studies and investigations
• Provision of adequate pavement structure and geometric design including adequate drainage structures;
• Propose the road geometry (both horizontal and vertical alignments) to ensure optimum and cost- effective engineered road;
• Carry out a Detailed Engineering designs for the rehabilitation of the road (geometric design.
• access/junction design, pavement design; drainage design and traffic safety provision);
• Provision of adequate, as well as safety features including road marking and traffic signs:
• An environmental and social impact assessment to identify those characteristics likely to have a significant impact on the environment and surrounding communities.
• A complete economic analysis (cost-benefit analysis) for the selection of options e.g. proposed pavement structures;
• Study the socio-economic growth for rural areas in terms of improved mobility and accessibility to markets, business areas, schools, clinics and other socio-economic centres with the provision of public and non-motorized transport opportunities;
• Estimate the regional economic growth as a result of increased socioeconomic development opportunities
• Estimating the appropriate level of financial and economic investment,
• Estimating the financial viability of the various investment options in terms of NPV and IRR (NB: The NPV versus the IRR shall be presented graphically with the required IRR (discounted rate clearly indicated);
• Prepare tender documents with detailed cost estimates; and
• Assist MoA with tendering and final evaluation process until award, NB: if required and necessary.
• Provision of construction supervision services during implementation of the works contract
This bidding process is being conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act No. 8 of 2020, as amended by Act No. 17 of 2023; and as read with the Public Procurement Regulations, 2022
Bidding is open citizen and local bidders only. Eligibility shall be supported by the following documentation:
• Certificate of Incorporation and PACRA Form Il company print-out,
• Valid NAPSA Compliance Certificate; and
• Valid ZRA Tax Clearance Certificate.
The Ministry of Agriculture now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consulting firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, availability of resources etc.).
Closure for submission of Expressions of Interest is Wednesday, 14th August, 2024 at 10:00 hours local time. Bidders are instructed to submit one (1) original and four (4) copies. Bidders are further instructed to deposit their submissions in the bid box, on the Ground Floor, Eastem Wing, Mulungushi House, Lusaka.
TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE DETAILED DESIGN, PREPARATION OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION OF APPROXIMATELY 300KM OF SELECTED AGRICULTURAL FEEDER ROADS IN KALUNGWISHI AND KALUMWANGE FARM BLOCKS IN NORTHERN AND WESTERN PROVINCES OF ZAMBIA
The Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Ministry of Agriculture, has acquired a finance facility from the WORLD BANK towards the cost of the Zambia Growth Opportunities Project (ZAMGROW) and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this facility payments under the contracts for the tender for provision of consultancy services for the Detailed Design, Preparation of Solicitation Documents and Construction Supervision of Approximately 300km of Selected Agricultural Feeder Roads in Kalungwishi and Kalumwange Farm Blocks in Northern and Western Provinces of Zambia.
In general, the anticipated services would comprise but not limited to the following aspects:
iDesk study (review of the ToRs, data collection, review of existing information):
Carry out control and topographical surveys;
The field investigations and testing of road construction materials for availability, suitability and quantity.
• Detailed traffic studies and investigations
• Provision of adequate pavement structure and geometric design including adequate drainage structures;
• Propose the road geometry (both horizontal and vertical alignments) to ensure optimum and cost- effective engineered road;
• Carry out a Detailed Engineering designs for the rehabilitation of the road (geometric design.
• access/junction design, pavement design; drainage design and traffic safety provision);
• Provision of adequate, as well as safety features including road marking and traffic signs:
• An environmental and social impact assessment to identify those characteristics likely to have a significant impact on the environment and surrounding communities.
• A complete economic analysis (cost-benefit analysis) for the selection of options e.g. proposed pavement structures;
• Study the socio-economic growth for rural areas in terms of improved mobility and accessibility to markets, business areas, schools, clinics and other socio-economic centres with the provision of public and non-motorized transport opportunities;
• Estimate the regional economic growth as a result of increased socioeconomic development opportunities
• Estimating the appropriate level of financial and economic investment,
• Estimating the financial viability of the various investment options in terms of NPV and IRR (NB: The NPV versus the IRR shall be presented graphically with the required IRR (discounted rate clearly indicated);
• Prepare tender documents with detailed cost estimates; and
• Assist MoA with tendering and final evaluation process until award, NB: if required and necessary.
• Provision of construction supervision services during implementation of the works contract
This bidding process is being conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act No. 8 of 2020, as amended by Act No. 17 of 2023; and as read with the Public Procurement Regulations, 2022
Bidding is open citizen and local bidders only. Eligibility shall be supported by the following documentation:
• Certificate of Incorporation and PACRA Form Il company print-out,
• Valid NAPSA Compliance Certificate; and
• Valid ZRA Tax Clearance Certificate.
The Ministry of Agriculture now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consulting firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, availability of resources etc.).
Closure for submission of Expressions of Interest is Wednesday, 14th August, 2024 at 10:00 hours local time. Bidders are instructed to submit one (1) original and four (4) copies. Bidders are further instructed to deposit their submissions in the bid box, on the Ground Floor, Eastem Wing, Mulungushi House, Lusaka.
Job Info
Job Category:
Tenders in Zambia
Job Type:
Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 14 August 2024
Duty Station: Lusaka
Posted:
06-08-2024
No of Jobs:
1
Start Publishing:
06-08-2024
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030):
06-08-2068
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