Somali Sustainable Fisheries Development Project - Badmaal

Request for Bids

(One-Envelope Bidding Process)

1. The Federal Government of Somalia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Somali Sustainable Fisheries Development “Badmaal” Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Construction of the Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy, Federal Government of Somalia - HQ Office in Abdiaziz District, Benadir Region.

2. The Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy, Federal Government of Somalia now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the Construction of the Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy, Federal Government of Somalia - HQ Office in Abdiaziz District, Benadir Region. The scope of works for the facility will entail but not limited to.

A: PRELIMINARIES

• Installation of temporary site offices, toilets and space for stores for the workers.
• Provision of water and electricity within the site for the duration of the contract.
• Clearing up of the site.
• Supply and installation of a sign post and hoardings as necessary.
• Demolition works

B: MINISTRY BUILDING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS)

• Excavation works for a new foundation.
• Backfilling.
• Foundation works for the stone strip foundation.
• Structural works, (suspended reinforced concrete slab, columns, ring beams, lintels and roof).
• Masonry walling finished with tropical weather, mold and algae resistant paint.
• Floor finishes terrazzo & ceramic tile flooring.
• External works: Masonry boundary fencing, septic & soak pits, pavements (walkways and driveways),
• Doors, windows and grills; complete with all accessories (locks, hinges and handles) and finished as specified in the drawings and B.o.Q.
• Rainwater goods (down pipes, etc) as per the B.O.Q.
• Reinforced concrete worktops for wash hand basins and for laundry sink
• Fixture and fittings (stainless steel, timber boardings, ceramic, etc.) as specified in the drawings and B.o.Q.
• Electrical and mechanical building services works as specified in the drawings and B.o.Q.
• Supply and installation of the wall mounted switchboard as per the drawings and B.O.Qs.
• Supply and installation of stand-alone solar Photovoltaics (PV) system as per the drawings and B.O.Qs.
• Cabling works.
• Testing and commissioning.

The construction period will be Twelve (12) Months and a Defect Liability Period of Twelve (12) months.

3. Bidding will be conducted through National Competitive Procurement using Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated July 2016 and revised in November 2017, August 2018 and November 2020 and September 2023 and February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”) and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. In addition, please refer to paragraphs 3.14 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from Badmaal Office, Located near Ali Jimale Mosque, Wabeeri District, Mogadishu, Somalia  Email: ssfdp.mfbe@gmail.com    and copy addow.ssfdp@gmail.com  and inspect the bidding documents during office hours 09:00 to 16:30 hours Mogadishu local time from Saturday to Thursday exclusive of public holidays at the address given below

5. The bidding document in English may be obtained free of charge by the interested eligible in the website of the Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy (https://mfbe.gov.so/) and in the private website (https://www.somalijobs.com ). The Bidding document consists of:

• Volume I: The Request for Bid (RFB) including the Bill of Quantity attached as Annex-A
• Volume II: Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)
• Volume III: Drawings/ Design

6. Bids must be delivered to the address in paragraph 9 below on or before April 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM (East Africa Time). (copy the original in a USB), Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the Conference Room, Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at 11.30 AM (East Africa Time).

7. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid-Securing Declaration.

8. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document.

9. The address(es) referred to above is:

Badmaal Office near Ali Jimcale Mosque

Room number: 2nd floor

City: Mogadishu

Country: Somalia