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Invitation for Bids

1.    The Government of Republic of Azerbaijan has received a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) towards the cost of Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project. Part of this loan will be used for payments under the contract named above. Bidding is open to bidders from eligible source countries of ADB.

2.    The "AZERSU" JSC (the Employer) invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the construction and completion of Water Intake Facilities in Goychay rayon center, consisting of the following:

• Drilling of four (4) units of artesian wells including installation of casing pipes with filter, water lifting pipes and submersible pumps. Construction of cubicles on wellhead. Construction of collecting water pipeline from wells to water reservoirs. Construction of pressure pipeline from pump station to water reservoirs fields;
• Construction of reinforced concrete intake chamber, construction and rehabilitation of different size of reinforced concrete water reservoirs;
• Construction of laboratory supply and installation of technological equipment;
• Supply and installation of remaining part of equipment for pump station.

The implementation period of the contract is 240 days.

3.    Only eligible bidders with the following key qualifications should participate in this bidding:

• Experience in construction and successful completion of minimum 2 similar works with a value of at least US$ 2.0 million each within last 3 years;
• The average annual turnover of bidder in last 3 years must be minimum US$ 6,000,000 for each year;
• The Bidders must demonstrate that they have the personnel for the key positions meeting requirements: 10 years of total experience in similar works;

4.    The International Competitive Bidding will be conducted in accordance with ADB's Single-Stage: One-Envelope Bidding Procedure.

5.    To obtain further information and inspect the bidding documents, bidders should contact:

Attention: Mr. Azad Sharifov, Director of Project Management Unit (PMU)
Street Address: 192, Azadlig Avenue
Baku Republic of Azerbaijan, AZ 1006
Tel. No.: +99412 561 59 76, +99412 561 68 87, +99412 561 58 35 (extension 103)
Fax No.: +99412 561 59 76, +99412 561 68 87, +99412 561 58 35 (extension 113)
Email: tender@azersu.az

6.    To purchase the bidding documents in English, eligible bidders should:

• Write to address above requesting the Bidding Documents for: L2119-ICB-1.03 Construction of Water Intake Facilities in Agdash rayon center;
• Pay a non-refundable fee of 100 Manat, or US$125, by direct deposit to the following account:

  Beneficiary's Name: "AZERSU" JSC
  INTP: 9900001751
  Beneficiary's Bank: International Bank of Azerbaijan Republic
  Local currency account No: CCS 308718 AZN 3302-01
  Foreign currency account No: CCS 308718 USD 3312-01
  Code: 805250
  SWIFT Code: IBAZAZ2X

• The Bidding Document will be sent via courier for an additional fee of 100 Manat or US$125 for overseas delivery. No liability will be accepted for loss or late delivery.

7.    Deliver your bid:

• to the following address:

  AZERSU" JSC
  67, Moscow Avenue, AZ 1012 Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan;

• on or before 16:00 (Baku time) on 25 September 2008;
• together with a Bid Security of $40,000 or an equivalent amount in a freely convertible currency.

Bids will be opened immediately after the deadline in the presence of bidders' representatives who choose to attend.

8.    When comparing Bids, ADB's Domestic Preference Scheme will be applied in accordance with the provisions stipulated in the Bidding Documents.