Tender for Constructions of Water-borne Toilet Blocks

Project Name: Integrated Emergency Response for El Niño-Induced Drought Affected

Communities in Zambia

Funder: Global Affairs Canada through Oxfam Zambia

Implementing Partner: Keepers Zambia Foundation

Target Sites: Southern Province (Gweembe, Sinazongwe & Namwala Districts) and Western

Province (Mongu & Kalabo Districts)

1. Introduction

Southern and Western Provinces of Zambia have long faced cyclical droughts. However, the

2023/2024 El Niño event has caused one of the most severe and prolonged dry spells in recent

history. This has deepened existing vulnerabilities, particularly in rural districts where poverty

is widespread and access to public infrastructure remains limited.

In response, Oxfam, with funding from Global Affairs Canada (GAC), is implementing the

“Integrated Emergency Response for El Niño-Induced Drought Affected Communities in

Zambia” project in partnership with Keepers Zambia Foundation (KZF) and Women for

Change (WfC).

As part of its WASH interventions, the project will construct water-borne toilet blocks at selected institutions withing the project target areas.

2. Problem Statements

For all detailed problem statements of each institution, kindly get in touch with WASH –

Coordinator on +260779689988 to receive terms of references documents.

3. Scope of works / Proposed Interventions

The proposed intervention in general is to construct and connect toilet blocks to the already existing water system and ensure full functionality upon exit. The toilet structures will be constructed at the following institutions:

3.1 Western Province: Kabanda & Chitwa primary school in Kaoma district, Nomai primary school in Mongu district and one more institution to be communicated under Chilele ward of Kalabo district.

3.2 Southern Province: Sinazeze health care facility & Siakabamba primary school in Sinazongwe district, Ndema primary school in Namwala district and Mabwetuba primary school in Gwembe district.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBLE BIDDERS

The Bidder is required to submit the following:

1. Propose work and financial offer

2. Valid NCC category B or C

3. Valid ZPPA Certificate

4. Valid PACRA Registration

5. Valid TPIN

6. Workers’ Compensation

7. Company Profile with physical address

8. Valid EIZ registration License

9. Valid Tax Clearance certificate

10. Provision of brief method statement

11. Provision of 3 Months latest bank statements

12. Duration of project & Gant chat showing schedule of works

13. Proof of experience in similar works (Certifications of completion, award letters,

Purchase orders etc).

Personnel, Experience and Equipment

1. Registered EIZ Civil engineer, Water engineer etc.

2. Structural engineers or related qualifications with diploma or degree added

advantage with at least 2 years’ experience for supervision of work.

3. Plumber with at least 3 years’ experience

4. Electrician with at least 1 year’s experience (Solar specialized)

5. Own and reliable equipment

DEADLINE FOR BIDS SUBMISSION

All BIDs must be deposited at

Keepers Zambia Foundation Office

Plot number 55,

Luwato Road,

Roma, Lusaka

The submission should also include a USB Flush Drive containing soft copies of all documents

All to be Submitted no later than, 17^th April 2025 by 12:00 hrs clearly marked “LOT 1”, and addressed to: The Chairperson, Procurement Committee.

The Bidder is encouraged to visit and examine the site and its surroundings and obtain for itself all information that may be necessary for preparing the bid. The costs of visiting the site shall be at the Bidder’s own expense, risk and responsibility.

Kindly reach out with this number for site visit arrangements or any clarifications. (+260 779689988 Mr Kingfred Simwinga)

SIGNING OF CONTRACT

Promptly upon notification, the Employer shall send the successful Bidder the contract agreement for review and signing.

Keepers Zambia foundation

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