TANZANIA NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY
SECOND CENTRAL TRANSPORT CORRIDOR PROJECT (CTCP 2)
IDA CREDIT NO. 4455-TZ
Invitation for Bids
CONSTRUCTION OF DAR ES SALAAM BUS RAPID TRANSIT
(BRT) INFRASTRUCTURE – PHASE 1
PACKAGE 1:ROAD WORKS
LOT 1: MOROGORO ROAD (KIMARA – MAGOMENI)
LOT 2: MOROGORO ROAD (MAGOMENI – KIVUKONI), KAWAWA ROAD (MAGOMENI – MOROCCO) AND MSIMBAZI ROAD (FIRE - KARIAKOO)
Tender No. AE/001/2009/10/HQ/W/35
1. This invitation for bids follows the general procurement notice for this project that appeared in United Nations Development Business Online No. 709 of 31st August 2007 and the dgMarket.
2. The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has received credit from the International Development Association (IDA) towards the cost of Second Central Transport Corridor Project (CTCP 2). It is intended that part of the proceeds of this credit will be applied to eligible payments under the contracts for Construction of Dar es Salaam Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Infrastructure - Phase 1.
3. The Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) who is the Implementing Agency now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for Construction of Dar es Salaam Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Infrastructure – Package 1, which consist of two lots as described below:
Lot 1: Construction of about 10.9 km bituminous finished road comprising of Asphalt Concrete for mixed traffic lanes and Cement Concrete exclusive bus ways; construction of 15 trunk stations, 2 new bus terminals and 2 pedestrian bridges; and relocation of services for water supply and telecommunications ("the Works"); and
Lot 2: Construction of about 10.5 km bituminous finished road and cement concrete pavement at stations; construction of 14 bus stations buildings, 1 bus terminal, 1 feeder station and 1 pedestrian bridge; and relocation of services for water supply and telecommunications ("the Works").
The Works for both lots shall be executed concurrently and construction period for each lot shall be twenty four (24) months including mobilization period.
4. Bidders may bid for one or both lots of Package 1 as further defined in the bidding documents. Bidders wishing to offer discounts in case they are awarded both contracts will be allowed to do so.
5. Bidding will be conducted through International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedures specified in the World Bank's Guidelines: Procurement under IDA Credits, May 2004, Revised October 2006 and are open to bidders from all countries as defined in guidelines. Domestic bidders shall not be eligible for margin of preference.
6. Bidders will be post-qualified for the above contracts based on the following key qualification criteria:-
Qualification Criteria Lot 1 Lot 2 Lot 1 and Lot 2
(i) Annual Turnover:
Minimum average annual construction turnover calculated as total certified payments received for contracts in progress or completed within the last five (5) years US$ 45m US$ 50m US$ 80m
(ii) Financial Resources:
Minimum cash flow that the bidder must demonstrate to access or its availability US$ 5m US$ 6m US$ 10m
(iii) General Experience:
Minimum period of involvement in the role of contractor, subcontractor, or management contractor in each of the last five (5) years prior to the bid submission deadline 9 months 9 months 9 months
(iv) Specific Experience:
Minimum value of each of at least two contracts of similar to the proposed Works that have been successfully and substantially completed by the bidder as the contractor, management contractor, or subcontractor, within the last five (5) years US$ 45m US$ 50m US$ 80m
7. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information and inspect the bidding documents at the TANROADS HEADQUARTERS at the following address:-
The Chief Executive
Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS)
Bibi Titi Mohamed Road
Maktaba Complex, 3rd Floor
P. O. Box 11364
Dar es Salaam Tanzania
Telephone: +25522 2152576/ 2150932/ 2151639/ 2152140/ 2152242/ 2152186
Facsimile number: +255 22 2150022/2152032.
from 8:00 to 16:00 hours local time at the office of The Secretary, TANROADS Headquarters Tender Board.
8. A complete set of bidding documents in English for each lot, may be purchased by interested bidders on the submission of a written application to the address above and upon payment of nonrefundable fee of Tanzania Shillings 150,000.00 (One hundred Fifty thousand Only) or its equivalent in freely convertible currency, payable by Banker's Cheque, Banker's Draft or cash to the Chief Executive, TANROADS, P. O. Box 11364, Dar es Salaam Tanzania.
9. Sealed Bids must be delivered to The Secretary, TANROADS Headquarters Tender Board, 3rd Floor, Maktaba Complex, Room 3, Bibi Titi Mohamed Road, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on or before 10:00 hours local time on …………………..(insert date). All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in original and in acceptable form in the amount of TZS 1,000,000,000.00 (Tanzania Shillings One Billion) or its equivalent in a freely convertible currency for each lot. Electronic bidding shall not be permitted.
10. Bids will be opened in the presence of bidders' representatives and anyone who choose to attend at TANROADS Headquarters, Maktaba Complex, Bibi Titi Mohamed Road, 3rd Floor, Room No. 3, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, immediately after the deadline for submission of tender. Late bids will be rejected.
The Secretary
TANROADS Headquarters Tender Board
3rd Floor, Maktaba Complex, Room No. 3
Bibi Titi Mohamed Road
Dar es Salaam Tanzania