Request for Quotation-Rehabilitation of Markazka borehole Afgoye District, Lower Shabelle region, Somalia

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ)

RFQ Reference: 4200575079

Date: 28 November 2023

SECTION 1: REQUEST FOR QUOTATION FOR REHABILITATION OF MARKAZKA BOREHOLE AFGOYE DISTRICT, LOWER SHABELLE REGION.

International Organisation for Migration (IOM) kindly requests your quotation for the provision of works as detailed in Annex 1 of this RFQ.

This Request for Quotation comprises the following documents:

Section 1: This request letter

Section 2: RFQ Instructions and Data

Annex 1: Schedule of Requirements

Annex 2: Quotation Submission Form

Annex 3: Technical and Financial Offer

When preparing your quotation, please be guided by the RFQ Instructions and Data. Please note that quotations must be submitted using Annex 2: Quotation Submission Form and Annex 3 Technical and Financial Offer, by the method and by the date and time indicated. It is your responsibility to ensure that your quotation is submitted on or before the deadline. Quotations received after the submission deadline, for whatever reason, will not be considered for evaluation.

Thank you and we look forward to receiving your quotations.

Procurement and Logistics Unit.

IOM Somalia

SECTION 2: RFQ INSTRUCTIONS AND DATA

Deadline for the Submission of Quotation	05.12.2023 If any doubt exists as to the time zone in which the quotation should be submitted, refer to http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/.
Method of Submission	Quotations must be submitted through below. ☒ Email: Bid submission address: procurement-tenderonly@iom.int § File Format: PDF § File names must be maximum 60 characters long and must not contain any letter or special character other than from Latin alphabet/keyboard. § All files must be free of viruses and not corrupted. § Max. File Size per transmission: 5MB § Mandatory subject of email: REQUEST FOR QUOTATION FOR Rehabilitation of Markazka borehole Afgoye District, Lower Shabelle region. § Multiple emails must be clearly identified by indicating in the subject line “email no. X of Y”, and the final “email no. Y of Y. § It is recommended that the entire Quotation be consolidated into as few attachments as possible. § The proposer should receive an email acknowledging email receipt.
Cost of preparation of quotation	IOM shall not be responsible for any costs associated with a Supplier’s preparation and submission of a quotation, regardless of the outcome or the manner of conducting the selection process.
Supplier Code of Conduct	All prospective suppliers must read the UN Supplier Code of Conduct and acknowledge that it provides the minimum standards expected of suppliers to the UN. The Code of Conduct, which includes principles on labour, human rights, environment and ethical conduct may be found at: Supplier Code of Conduct (ungm.org).
Conflict of Interest	UN encourages every prospective Supplier to avoid and prevent conflicts of interest, by disclosing to UN if you, or any of your affiliates or personnel, were involved in the preparation of the requirements, design, specifications, cost estimates, and other information used in this RFQ.
General Conditions of Contract	Any Purchase Order or contract that will be issued as a result of this RFQ shall be subject to the IOM General Conditions of Contract for provision of goods/services/transportation/medical services available at https://www.iom.int/do-business-us-procurement.
Eligibility	Bidders shall have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract with IOM and to deliver in the country, or through an authorized representative.
Currency of Quotation	Quotations shall be quoted in United States Dollars (USD)
Duties and taxes	The International Organization for Migration is exempt from all direct taxes, except charges for public utility services, and is exempt from customs restrictions, duties, and charges of a similar nature in respect of articles imported or exported for its official use. All quotations shall be submitted net of any direct taxes and any other taxes and duties, unless otherwise specified below: All prices shall: ☐ be inclusive of VAT and other applicable indirect taxes ☒ be exclusive of VAT and other applicable indirect taxes
Language of quotation and documentation including catalogues, instructions and operating manuals	English
Documents to be submitted	Bidders shall include the following mandatory documents in their quotation: ☒ Annex 1: Quotation Submission Form duly completed and signed ☒ Annex 2: Technical and Financial Offer duly completed and signed and in accordance with the Schedule of Requirements in Annex 1 ☒ Annex 3: Signed copy Bill of Quantities (BOQ) ☒ Annex 4: Certificate of Registration from Federal Government of Somalia and certificate of registration from Middle Shabelle Region. ☒ Annex 5: Detailed Construction Schedule
Quotation validity period	Quotations shall remain valid for 150 days from the deadline for the Submission of Quotation.
Price variation	No price variation due to escalation, inflation, fluctuation in exchange rates, or any other market factors shall be accepted at any time during the validity of the quotation after the quotation has been received.
Partial Quotes	☒ Not permitted
Payment Terms	First Instalment: IOM will pay the Contractor 90% of the total amount on confirmation by IOM of satisfactory progress toward the completion of 100% per cent) actual measured work as per Bill of Quantities. Second Instalment: The balance of 10% (ten per cent) of the total Contract Price will be held for 12 (Twelve) months after provisional acceptance of the completed Works.
Clarifications	Requests for clarification from bidders will not be accepted any later than 2 days before the submission deadline.
Evaluation method	☒The contract will be awarded to the lowest price substantially compliant offer
Evaluation criteria	☒Full compliance with all requirements as specified in Annex 1 ☒Full acceptance of the General Conditions of Contract ☒ Similar experience in terms of Scope, Cost and subject matter-4 or more construction works of equivalent nature and complexity. (attach copy of contracts/Pos)	Pass/Fail
	☒ List of Equipment owned or hired: The following three equipment are required: Concrete Mixer, (assorted) hand tools, scaffolds.	Pass/Fail
	☒Proposed work program-2 weeks less or up to 1 week more than the IOM proposed completion time. (IOM Estimated work program 8 weeks)	Pass/Fail
	☒ Key professional staff qualifications and competence for the assignment-	Pass/Fail
	o Project Engineer- to have Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and experience of => 5 Years. (attach copy of certificate
	o Admin Staff- to have bachelor’s degree in business management or related course and experience of =>3 Years (attach copy of certificate)	Pass/Fail
	o Foreman-to have Diploma in Building and construction work and experience of =>4 Years (attach copy of certificate)	Pass/Fail
Right not to accept any quotation	IOM is not bound to accept any quotation, nor award a contract or Purchase Order
Right to vary requirement at time of award	At the time of award of Contract or Purchase Order, IOM reserves the right to vary (increase or decrease) the quantity of services and/or goods, by up to a maximum 25% of the total offer, without any change in the unit price or other terms and conditions.
Type of Contract to be awarded	Construction Agreement
Expected date for contract award.	01 January 2024
Policies and procedures	This RFQ is conducted in accordance with Policies and Procedures of IOM
UNGM registration	IOM is encouraging all suppliers to register at the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM) website at www.ungm.org. The Bidder may still submit a quotation even if not registered with the UNGM, however, if the Bidder is selected for Contract award of USD 100,000 and above, the Bidder is recommended to register on the UNGM prior to contract signature. For vendors who do not have the technical means to register in UNGM, the UNGM has implemented an assisted vendor registration functionality that allows IOM procurement personnel to add local vendors to the UNGM.