The purchaser now invites sealed bids from eligible entities (bidders) for the provision of Physical Soil and Water Conservation Materials.

Invitation for Bids

Subject: Procurement of Physical Soil and Water Conservation Materials Ref No: SBOA NCB/PACT/01/2017

1. The Bureau of Agriculture and Natural Resource Development, Sidama National Regional State has received financing from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) the financing of which is being administered by 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 any kind or nature brought by any party in connection with Central Ethiopia Regional State Bureau of Agriculture Participatory Agriculture & Climate Transformation (PACT) Programme.
2. The purchaser now invites sealed bids from eligible entities (bidders) for the provision of Physical Soil and Water Conservation Materials. More details on these goods and related services are provided in the schedule of requirements in this bidding document.
3. 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.
4. The goods and related services, and the contract expected to be awarded, are divided into the following lots:

Lot 1: Physical Soil and Water Conservation Materials

4. 1. 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 reference check, prior to the contract award.
5. 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.
6. Bidders interested in submitting a bid shall purchase the bidding document against payment of a non-refundable fee of 400 ETB

Sidama National Regional State Bureau of Agriculture and Natural Resource Development

Attn: Procurement and Property Administration Directorate Hawassa Town, Misrak Subcity Gorguada, Sidama Region Agriculture Bureau Ground Floor Office no. 02

Email: sine20011@gmail.com

Tel: 09 13 08 65 60 Hawassa

7. Bids must be delivered to the address and in the manner specified in the BDS ITB 25.1, no later than -27/05/2025, 8:60PM EAT.
8.  Bid will be closed on the date 27/5/2025 G.C.at 8:00 PM & opened in the presence of bidder or their legal representatives on the same date at 8:10 PM.
9. Bidders should 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 in the manner and amount specified in the bid data sheet.
10.  Please, note that electronic bids shall not be accepted. Yours sincerely,

Sidama National Regional State Bureau of Agriculture and Natural Resource Development