PROJECT: Ambo University Woliso Campus Landscape Enhancement

INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS (ITB)
Project Name: AUWC Landscape Enhancement
Project Location: Woliso, Oromia, Ethiopia
Employer/Client: Ambo University Woliso Campus (AUWC)
1. Introduction & Project Scope
Bidders are invited to submit their competitive bids for the AUWC Landscape
Enhancement project. The project encompasses multiple construction activities including
Earthworks, Concrete Works, Formwork, Terrazzo Tile installations, Stone Masonry, and
Plastering works as detailed in the attached Bill of Quantities (BOQ).
2. Contract Type
Fixed Lump Sum Contract: The contract will be executed on a Lump Sum basis. The
total final bid price proposed by the contractor shall be fixed and comprehensive for the
complete delivery of the works. No claims for rate adjustments or fluctuations will be
considered during the execution period.
3. Project Duration & Commencement
Contract Period: The total allowable time for the completion of all project activities is
strictly 25 calendar days.
Project Start Date: The countdown of the 25-day execution period will commence
immediately from the date of the contract agreement signing by both parties. Bidders
are required to mobilize resources promptly to meet this deadline.
4. Clarifications and Queries
Designated Office: Bidders are fully responsible for reviewing all technical specifications,
quantities, and descriptions. For any activity requiring technical clarification, interpretation
of the BOQ, or procedural guidance, the bidder must formally contact and obtain
clarification from the specified engineering/procurement office of Ambo University Woliso
Campus.
Prior Understanding: Any assumption made by the contractor without written
confirmation from the specified office will be at the contractor's own risk.
5. Pricing and Basis of Unit Rates
Bidders must strictly observe the following guidelines when filling out their unit rates in the
BOQ:
 Labour-Only Basis: Except where specifically noted, all unit rates filled by the contractor
across all sections (including Concrete Work, Terrazzo Tiles, Masonry, and Plastering)
must be calculated on a Labour Cost Only. The main construction materials will be
provided by the Client unless explicitly stated otherwise.
 Formwork Section Exception: As a critical exception to the labour-only, the rates under
Section 2: FORMWORK (Item 2.01) must include both Material and Labour costs.
Bidders must factor in the full supply, cutting, fixing, and subsequent stripping of sawn
structural wood, flexible, or steel formwork within specific rate.ማሳሰቢያ፣
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