The purchaser now invites sealed bids from eligible entities (bidders) for the provision of [watershed input (Gabions and Beehives in 2 lots)].

Invitation for Bids

(Provision of Water shed inputs) Ref No: OBA NCB/PACT/01/2017]

1. Ethiopia has received financing from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and intends to apply a part of the proceeds of the financing to this purchase. The use of any IFAD financing shall be subject to IFAD's approval, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the financing agreement, as well as IFAD's rules, policies and procedures. IFAD and its officials, agents and employees shall be held harmless from and against all suits, proceedings, claims, demands, losses and liability of any kind or nature brought by any party in connection with PACT.
2. The PACT Project includes activities for job creation strategy to ensure and secure job opportunities for rural women, youth, and men.
3. The purchaser now invites sealed bids from eligible entities (bidders) for the provision of [watershed input (Gabions and Beehives in 2 lots)]. More details on these goods and related services are provided in the schedule of requirements in this bidding document.
4. This IFB is open to all eligible bidders who wish to respond. Subject to restrictions noted in the bidding document, eligible entities may associate with other bidders to enhance their capacity to successfully carry out the procurement.
5. The goods and related services, and the contract expected to be awarded, are divided into the following lots:

Lot 1: Gabions (Detailed specification attached)

Lot 2: Modern beehives (Detailed specification attached)

6. Bidding will be conducted using the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) method, the evaluation procedure for which is described in this bidding document, in accordance with the IFAD Procurement Handbook which is provided at www.ifad.org/project-procurement. The NCB process, as described, will include a review and verification of qualifications and past performance, including a reference check, prior to the contract award.
7. Please note that a pre-bid conference will not be held as described in the bid data sheet (BDS), Section III of the bidding document.
8. Bidders interested in submitting a bid shall purchase the bidding document against payment of a non-refundable fee of [400 ETB].

Oromia Agriculture Bureau]

[Address-Nifas silk Lafto sub-city woreda 04 (Sarbet Oromia Bureau]

(E-mail oboanr@gmail.com]

[Fax 0113717488]

1. Bids must be delivered to Oromia Bureau of Agriculture, "Sarbet" area in front of school of nations the regional government of Oromia bureaus Middle Block 3rd floor Procurement Process at February 28/2025 G.C Up to 10:30 AM.
2. Bid will be closed on the date February 28/2024 G.C.at 10:30 AM & opened in the presence of bidder or their legal representatives on the same date at 11:00 AM.
3. Bidders shall be aware that late bids will not be accepted under any circumstance and will be returned unopened at the written request and cost of the bidder. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security or bid-securing declaration (as required) in the manner and amount specified in the bid data sheet.
4. Please note that electronic bids shall not be accepted.

Oromia Bureau of Agriculture