Medium and Low Voltage Distribution Network Rehabilitation and Expansion in in 8 towns (Addis Ababa, Nazreth, Diredawa, Awassa, Jimma, Dessie, Bahirdar and Mekele).
Source: World Bank — Electricity Network Reinforcement and Expansion Project (ENREP)
Invitation for Bids
Ethiopian Electric Power Company
Electricity Network Reinforcement and Expansion Project
Medium and Low Voltage Distribution Network Rehabilitation and Expansion in Addis Ababa and seven Major Regional Towns.
Date: -------------------January 30, 2014
Loan No. : -------------IDA 51260-ET
IFB No.:----------------EEPCO-IV/W-01/11
ICB No.: --------------- EEPCO-IV/W-01/11
1. The FederalDemocratic Republic of Ethiopia has received a credit from the World Bank towards the cost of Urban Distribution Network Rehabilitation andExpansion as part of the Electricity Network Reinforcement and Expansion Project (ENREP). It is intended that all proceeds of this loan will be applied to eligible payments under the contract for Medium and Low Voltage Distribution Network Rehabilitation and Expansion in 8 towns(Addis Ababa, Nazreth, Diredawa, Awassa, Jimma, Dessie, Bahirdar and Mekele).
2. The Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) now invites sealed bids from eligible biddersfor the construction and completion of Rehabilitation and Expansion of Medium Voltage Lines, Distribution Transformers and Low Voltage Lines as well as Mini SCADA in the towns. International competitive bidding will be conducted in accordance with the IDA-World Bank's "Single-Stage" Bidding Procedure. The scope of work shall cover the design, supply, and installation of equipment at site for the following:
2.1. Lot 1: Rehabilitation of Distribution Transformers and Low Voltage Networks, Installation of Compact Transformers and Street Lights in Addis Ababa.
2.2. Lot-2: Construction of Medium Voltage (15kV) Express Lines with Underground Cables and Over Head conductors from Substations; Installation of Mini SCADA, Switching Stations, Compact Transformers and Street Lights; Rehabilitation of Distribution Transformers and Low Voltage Networks in Dessie, Mekele and Bahirdar.
2.3. Lot-3: Construction of Medium Voltage (15kV) Express Lines with Underground Cables and Over Head conductors from Substations; Installation of Mini SCADA, Switching Stations, Compact Transformers and Street Lights; Rehabilitation of Distribution Transformers and Low Voltage Networks in Nazareth, Dire Dawa, Awassa and Jimma.
One single contract will be awardedfor each lot.
3. Bidding will be conducted through the International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedures specified in the World Bank's Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits, Current edition and is open to all bidders from Eligible Source Countries as defined in the Guidelines.
4. Interestedeligible bidders may obtain further information from Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation, 8 Major Cities Distribution Rehabilitation &Upgrading Project Office, Debrezeit Road, Southern Addis Ababa Region, Minmak Building,3rd Floor, Room No.302, Addis Ababa, Telephone: +251-118-49-01-91, Facsimile number: +251-114- 16- 09-24,Electronic mail address: mekonnen61@gmail.com.
They may inspect the bidding documents at 8 Major Cities Distribution Rehabilitation & Upgrading Project Office , Debrezeit Road, Southern Addis Ababa Region, Minmak Building,3rd Floor, Room No.301, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Tel:
5. Qualifications requirements include:
• Submission of audited balance sheets or if not required by the law of the bidder'scountry, other financial statements acceptable to the Employer, for the last five [5] years to demonstrate the current soundness of the bidders financial position and its prospective long-term profitability.
• Minimum average annual turnover of Forty (14) million USD for lot 1, Twenty Two (22) million USD for lot 2 and Thirty (30) million USD for lot
• Experience under contracts in the role of Contractor, Subcontractor, or Managementcontractor on Power Distribution Network Projects for at least the last Five [5] years prior to the bid submission deadline, and with activity in at least Thirty (30) months during the same period.
A margin of preference for certain goods manufactured domestically shall notbe applied. Additional details are provided in the Bidding Documents.
6. A complete set of bidding documents may be purchased by interested bidders on thesubmission of a written application to the above and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Ethiopian Birr 2,000.00 or Equivalent USD Starting from January 30, 2014.
7. The provisions in the Instructions to Bidders and in the General Conditions of Contract are provisions of a Standard Bidding Documents: Procurement ofPlant, Design, Supply and Installation, dated April 2008, revised August 2010.
8. Bids must be delivered to the office, Ethiopian Electric Power Company, Debrezeit Road, Minmak Building, 3rd Floor, Room No.301. Attn: Mr. Minwyelet Wendyifraw, Administration and Finance Manager, 8 Major Cities Distribution Rehabilitation & Upgrading Project on or before 2:00 PM, local time (Addis Ababa) on April 15, 2014 and must be accompanied by a bid security of USD 200,000.00(Two Hundred Thousand USD) for lot 1, USD 350,000 (Three Hundred Fifty Thousand USD) for lot 2 and USD 450,000 (Four Hundred Fifty Thousand USD) for lot 3.
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