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, 17th 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.
