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- Country: Kenya
- Summary: Procurement of Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture (NSA) Inputs for FSSFS Project
- KET Ref No: 52864639
- Deadline: 31 May 2021
- Competition: NCB
- Financier:
- Purchaser Ownership: -
- Tender Value: Refer Document
- Notice Type: Tender
- Document Ref. No.: FSSFS-CEFA14
- Purchaser's Detail :
- Description :
- Tenders are invited for Procurement of Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture (NSA) Inputs for FSSFS Project in Puntland Somalia. CEFA - European Committee for Training and Agriculture Request for Bids (RFB) Procurement of Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture (NSA) Inputs for FSSFS project in Puntland Somalia Ref No: FSSFS-CEFA14 Submission Deadline Date: 31/05/2021 2:00PM EAT SECTION 1: INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) 3/05/2021 Re: Procurement of Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture Inputs for FSSFS project in Puntland Somalia- FSSFS-CEFA14 1. CEFA - European Committee for Training and Agriculture has received financing from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development (AICS) for the implementation of the “FSSFS-Food Security and Sustainability in Fragile Situations” Project and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this grant to eligible payments under this contract. 2. The “Food Security and Sustainability in Fragile Situations” - FSSFS is a four-year project that will be carried out in the regions of Bari and Nuugal in Puntland State of Somalia. It includes three main components, as described below: 1) Component A: IRRIGATION AND CLIMATE-SMART TECHNOLOGIES DEVELOPMENT i. Support to the sustainable management of the irrigation infrastructures. ii. Construction and Rehabilitation of irrigation infrastructures. iii. Application of climate smart technologies for irrigation infrastructures. 2) Component B: SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT • B1: SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT i. Training farmers on sustainable agriculture practices and techniques, with a specific focus on the palm dates value chain. ii. Support in developing a private sector led supply of inputs. iii. Value chain capacity building for private sector traders, businessmen and producers. iv. Establishment of a date processing unit. • B2: SUSTAINABLE LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT i. Value chain capacity building for private sector traders, businessmen and producers ii. Introduction and adoption of a ‘Holistic Natural Resources Management- (HNRM) approach for sustainable management of rangelands iii. Increase small ruminant productivity through genetic improvement and feed technology. iv. Capacity building for public (Veterinary Officers) and private (CAHWs - Community Animal Health Workers) and public veterinary service providers on disease control. v. Deployment of a methodology for Livestock Body Condition Scoring and Assessment 3) Component C: CAPITALIZATION OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT i. Promote and strengthen collaboration with agricultural extension service providers and local authorities through short courses, workshops and provision of critical research inputs ii. Capitalization of Knowledge and Documentation of Best Practices CEFA now invites Bids from eligible entities (“Bidders”) for the provision of Farm inputs in Puntland State of Somalia. RFB - FSSFS-CEFA14 3 Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture (NSA) Inputs N° Item QTY Description 1 Soil 256 tons Good quality slightly sandy soil 2 Mature Manure mixture (from cow, chicken, goats, camel etc) 85 tons Manure made from cow, chicken, goat, camel waste. 3 Well-crushed and decomposed organic residues - 85 tons compost manure 4 Gravel 22 tons Gravel for drainage 5 Coffee bags/ Polysack 3200 pieces Size 100kg aggregates The material of the bag is polypropylene 6 Utility knife 20 pieces To open slits on the side of the full bag where to transplant the horticultural seedlings SPECIFICATIONS Handle Type Bi-Material Number of Blades Included 1 Handle Length (Inches) 4.375 Blade Length (Inches) 2.375 Blade Material Carbon steel Finish Family Steel-painted Folding Package Quantity 1 Blade Width(s) 3/4-in Snap-Off Blade UNSPSC RFB - FSSFS-CEFA14 4 7 Shovel 20 pieces SPECIFICATIONS Type Digging shovel Blade Material Steel Blade Width (Inches) 8 Blade Step Handle Material Wood Handle Length (Inches) 45 Weight (lbs.) 2.88 Total Tool Length (Inches) 54 Handle Type Long-handle 8 Garden shovel 20 pieces To mix soil, compost and manure before filling the bags with the same tool Garden Shovel Material Metal and Wood Total Size29 x 9cm/ 11.4" x 3.5"(L*Max.W)Handle Size15 x 2.5cm/ 5.9" x 1"(L*Max.D) Weight130g More details on these goods and related services are provided in the Schedule of Requirements in this Bidding Document. 3. This RFB 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 assignment. RFB - FSSFS-CEFA14 5 4. 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 on the IFAD website [https://www.ifad.org/documents/38711624/39421018/proc_handbook_e.pdf/2febc53a-4244-4447- a788-d06a632fd3b5]. 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. 5. Bidders interested shall submit their Bids by sending them to the address below or via an e-mail or, giving full contact details of the Bidder, to the following point of contact. CEFA Regional Office in Nairobi/ General Mathenge Lane, off General Mathenge Drive, Westlands, Nairobi Attn: Fulvio Giberti - CEFA Project Manager Or alternatively by sending an email to the following email address: procurement@cefakenya.com 6. Bids must be delivered to the address and in the manner specified in section 2 (Information To the Bidders) no later than 31/05/2021 at 2.00 pm EAT 7. 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. 8. Please note that electronic Bids shall be accepted. Yours sincerely, RFB - FSSFS-CEFA 14 6 SECTION 2 - INFORMATION TO THE BIDDER (ITB) 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. Client for the assignment: CEFA - European Committee for Training and Agriculture - Kenya and Somalia Nairobi, Kenya, General Mathenge Lane, off General Mathenge Drive P.O. Box 1498 00606 Nairobi Tel/Fax: +254 (0)202715713 /2718845 1.2. Title of the bid: Procurement of Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture (NSA) Inputs for FSSFS project in Puntland Somalia 1.3. RFB Reference Number: FSSFS-CEFA14 1.4. This Invitation to Bid (ITB) is open to invited legally constituted consultancy firms or no-profit organizations only. 1.5. The technical specifications for the requested goods in each lot are specified in the section 4 “technical specifications”. 1.6. 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 on the IFAD website [https://www.ifad.org/documents/38711624/39421018/proc_handbook_e.pdf/2febc53a-4244-4447- a788-d06a632fd3b5]. 1.7. The Purchaser will select a firm among those who submit bids, in accordance with the method of selection and criteria detailed in this RFB document. 1.8. The bidders are invited to submit a Bid Form, Documentary Evidence and Price Schedules in the standard forms provided within this RFB. 1.9. The bidder must familiarize themselves with local conditions and take them into account in preparing their bids. 1.10. Please note that the costs of preparing the bid and of negotiating the Contract, including any visit to The Purchaser are not reimbursable as a direct cost of the assignment; and client is not bound to accept any of the bids submitted. 1.11. There is no price charged for the preparation of these tender documents. 1.12. The deadline for submission of the bids is: 2.00 pm EAT of 31/05/2021. 2. CLARIFICATION AND AMENDMENT OF RFB DOCUMENTS RFB - FSSFS-CEFA14 7 2.1. Bidders may request for clarification on this RFB. Request for clarifications should be sent via e-mail to the address procurement@cefakenya.com, no later than 5.00pm EAT of 14 May 2021. CEFA will provide responses to all the invited applicants and to all clarification requests by 5.00 pm EAT of 19 May 2021. 2.2. At any time before the submission of bids, The Purchaser may for any reason, whether at his own initiative or in response to a clarification requested by an invited firm, amend the RFB. Any amendment shall be issued in writing through addenda. Addenda shall be sent by email to all invited bidders and will be binding on them. The Purchaser may at his discretion extend the deadline for the submission of bids. 3. PREPARATION OF BID 3.1. The Bidder shall complete, sign and stamp the Bid Form and the appropriate Price Schedule furnished in the bidding documents, indicating the goods to be supplied, a brief description of the goods, and their country of origin, quantity, and prices. 3.2. The bid shall be written in English language. 3.3. In preparing the Bid, bidders are expected to examine the documents constituting this RFB in detail. Material deficiencies in providing the information requested may result in rejection of a bid. 3.4. The bid shall include the following sections using the attached Standard Submission Form • Profile of the bidder • Bid form • Price schedules • Documentary evidence for eligibility • Delivery schedule 3.5. The Bidder shall complete, sign and stamp the Bid Form and the appropriate Price Schedule furnished in the bidding documents, indicating the goods to be supplied, a brief description of the goods, and their country of origin, quantity, and prices. 3.6. Any information not reported in the required format will not be considered in the evaluation. 4. SUPPORTING DOCUMENT TO BE ATTACHED TO THE
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Purchaser : CEFA - EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR TRAINING AND AGRICULTURE
CEFA - European Committee for Training and Agriculture - Kenya and Somalia
Nairobi, Kenya, General Mathenge Lane, off General Mathenge Drive
P.O. Box 1498 00606 Nairobi
Tel/Fax: +254 (0)202715713 /2718845
Email :procurement@cefakenya.com
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