The REOI 1/22 notice and annexes can be downloaded by clicking here.
UNHCR representation in Egypt invites qualified vendors for civil works to express their interest for obtaining the pre-qualified status, allowing participation in closed biddings for all rehabilitation, construction and remodeling works to be undertaken in all UNHCR premises in Zamalek, October 6 City and Alexandria.
Indicatively, UNHCR has in 2020 and 2021 spent US$ 200,000 on average on rehabilitation and remodeling in all its premises.
Obtaining the pre-qualified status allows vendors to participate in closed biddings in which they only need to provide a quotation against the BOQ shared by UNHCR.
A minimum of 5 vendors will be granted the pre-qualified status.
The period of prequalification is for 12 months and is non-extendable.
Vendors who do not qualify in this process will not be shortlisted to participate in closed biddings.
Compliance with the following criteria will be evaluated for awarding the pre-qualified status using the PASS or FAIL method. Vendors who are deemed to comply with all the criteria listed below will be awarded the pre-qualified status:
| Evaluation criteria | Comment |
| Business registration certificate and TAX ID card | |
| Copy of registration certificate with the Contractors Union with the grade and trade indicated | |
| Organizational structure and chart | Please indicate the individual departments and the reporting lines |
| CVs of key proposed staff and team leader | Team leader assigned to manage UNHCR projects should have at least 10 years of experience; Key technical staff must be included – for ex. architect, civil engineer, MEP engineer, site engineer, project manager, technical office staff, etc. |
| Statement on the technical team and skilled labor with years of experience | Please indicate how many painters, electricians, plumbers, workman, mason, plasterer and other trades with years of experience. Please complete the attached Proposal Form for individual staff. |
| Evidence of successful completion of at least 1 project each year which exceeds EGP 600,000 in value, for the last 3 years | Projects with notable national or international entities and contact information to be shared. Evidence of minimum 1 project is required for each year. |
| List of equipment and facilities | List of equipment used on site for construction activities |
| Statement on how your company disposes the following from construction sites: i) Excavation; ii) Demolished solids like concrete, flooring, walls, steel bars, glass, fabrics…etc.; iii) Are any of the above disposals recycled? | Please attach also copy of environmental policy if available. |
| Statement on safety and incident prevention | Copy of policy if available; safety equipment will be mandatory for workers and engineers on site. |
| Completed and signed Statement on Commitments form | |
| Completion & signed Vendor Registration Form |
A meeting will be organized with vendors who express their interest to participate on 1 March 2022 at 10 AM. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the REOI process and UNHCR requirements over the coming 12-month period. Vendors are requested to share their interest to participate 2 days before the meeting by e-mail to [email protected] copying [email protected]. The venue will be shared by e-mail.
The deadline for questions is 8 March 2022 and all questions should be sent to [email protected] copying [email protected].
The deadline for expression is on 15 March 2022, 23:59 time in Cairo.
Bids should exclusively be submitted over the etenderbox.unhcr.org platform. Guidance is provided in Annex E and please submit a blank file under “Financial Offer” section.
Annexes:
Annex A – General Conditions of Contract for Civil Works
Annex B – UN Supplier Code of Conduct
Annex C – Confirmation on non-inclusion in vendor sanction lists
Annex D – Statement on Commitments
Annex E – eTenderBox User Manual
Annex F – Vendor Registration Form
Annex G – Technical proposal form
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