Request for Quotation at Americares – June 2024
Request for Quotation
Americares is a health-focused relief and development organization that saves lives and improves health for people affected by poverty or disaster. Each year, Americares reaches 90 countries on average, including the United States with life-changing health programs, medicine, medical supplies, and emergency aid. Americares is the world’s leading non-profit provider of donated medicine and medical supplies. For more information, visit www.americares.org
Americares Foundation Tanzania is seeking a qualified Contractor for the Improvement of WASH related Infrastructure in 8 health facilities (3 Health Centres, 5 Dispensaries) in Mwanza Region, namely Sahwa Dispensary, Lumala Dispensary, Sanjo Dispensary, Sima Health Centre, Nyakaliro Health centre, Kiliwi dispensary, Shishani health centre, and Irugwa dispensary.
The quotation should specify which LOT the application is made and should be submitted on company letterhead and signed. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions (below) in preparing your quotation.
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Specifically, the main tasks that the selected contractor will have to successfully complete are:
| Facility | Location | Approved tasks |
| LOT 1 | ||
| Sahwa Disp | Nyamagana CC | Construction of De Mort Fort Incinerator (mark III) and Ash Pit
Improve the available Placenta pit by raising edges from the ground
Construction of Pit Latrine (5 Units) and connects with the available septic tank and soak away pit |
| Lumala Disp | Ilemela MC | Construction of De Mort Fort Incinerator (mark III) and its annexes (Placenta Pit and Ash Pit) |
| Sanjo Disp | Misungwi DC | Massive handwashing point at the point of entry (Four points)
Construction of an Underground Rainwater Harvesting Tank of 50,000 litres capacity.
Construction of raiser (with stores) to accommodate new storage plastic tank with 5,000 liters capacity.
Connect water pipes to OPD and Labor ward buildings
Construction of De Mort Fort Incinerator (mark III) with its annexes (Placenta Pit and Ash Pit) |
| LOT 2 | ||
| Kiliwi Disp | Kwimba DC | Repair of available rainwater harvesting tank and gutters
Construction of raiser to accommodate new storage plastic tank with 5,000 liters capacity.
Connect water pipe to supply the RCH and OPD buildings |
| Shishani HC | Magu DC | Construction of Underground Rainwater Harvesting Tank of 100,000 litres capacity.
Construction of raiser (with stores) to accommodate new storage plastic tank with 5,000 litres capacity.
Connect water pipes to maternity ward building |
| Irugwa Disp | Ukerewe | Construction of Pit Latrine (5 Units) and connect with water system |
| LOT 3 | ||
| Nyakaliro HC | Buchosa DC | Construction of Underground Rainwater Harvesting Tank of 100,000 litres capacity.
Construction of raiser (with stores) to accommodate new storage plastic tank with 5,000 litres capacity.
Connect water pipes to OPD and maternity ward buildings
Construction of De Mort Fort Incinerator (mark III) with its annexes (Placenta Pit and Ash Pit) |
| Sima HC | Sengerema DC | Construction of De Mort Incinerator (using the laid down foundation)
Improvement of existing Placenta pit and Ash pit
Installation of Water pipes and washing basins to OPD-laboratory |
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SUMMARY: Delivery Information/Instructions:
- All completed works shall be branded as per Americares branding and marking policy.
- The timeline for project completion is 90 calendar days after acknowledgment of receipt of the first installment.
- Contractor must include a repair and defect warranty period of 3 months within their bid to cover all completed works within the RFQ
- Americares will provide no more than 35% of the full cost upon signing of the contract
- Americares staff must be present during the completion of works to verify and sign off on completed works.
- The quote must be valid for 30 days from the date of submission
- Be legally registered by the Contractors Registration Board (CRB) with at least class six and recognized under the laws of the United Republic of Tanzania.
Evaluation criteria
Offers will be evaluated based on their responsiveness to the specifications, qualifications, and experience of the vendor, price, delivery time, and related criteria
Submission Deadline for the quotes:
The quote must be received no later than 17:30 hours East African Time on Monday, June 17th, 2024
Quotations submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Interested bidders can request/get the quotation at AMERICARES office Ekacliff Building, Isamilo Area, P. O. Box 49 Mwanza TANZANIA, or BNgereza@americares.org Cc: infotanzania@americares.org
Submission Questions and Clarifications
Inquiries/questions must be received no later than June 12th, 2024, and must be submitted via e-mail to BNgereza@americares.org Cc: infotanzania@americares.org Requests beyond this date will not be addressed. AMERICARES will review and respond to all questions in one all-inclusive written document to be shared to all prospective bidders by June 14th, 2024.
Any costs incurred for the submission of the proposal will be covered by the Offerors. The Offerors are required to fully review all instructions and specifications contained in this RFP including attached annexes. Failure to do so will result in proposal elimination.
