Procurement

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1. This invitation for bids follows the General Procurement Notice for this Project that appeared in the ADB's Business Opportunities in 2003.

2. The Government of Fiji has received a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) towards the cost of the Suva/Nausori Water Supply and Sewerage Project. Part of the proceeds of this Loan will be used for payments under the contract named above.

3. The Loan is being implemented by the Ministry of Finance, National Planning, Sugar Industry and Public Utilities (MFNSIPU) through the Water and Sewerage Department ("Employer"). The MFNPSIPU invites bids from qualified and experienced Contractors to construct a new sewer pipeline.

4. National Competitive Bidding will be conducted in accordance with ADB's Single-Stage: One-Envelope Bidding Procedure with post qualification and is open to all Bidders from eligible source countries.

5. Interested Contractors must demonstrate their ability to undertake the above-mentioned works and meet the criteria set out in the Bidding Document.

6. The Site is located between Tacirua Road and Khalsa Road in Suva. The Site includes some steep, heavily vegetated sections, and the Contractor shall provide access to the Site for the installation where required. The Contract Works are generally installation of a new sewer pipeline and include (but are not necessarily limited to) repair and replacement of:

• Demolition of the existing communal septic tank and connection of existing drains to a new pipeline.
• Supply and installation of new trunk sewers and rising mains and ancillaries, generally below ground and PVC but with above ground sections in spigot/socket ductile iron pipe at creek crossings
• Supply and installation of reinforced concrete columns and foundations for support of above ground pipe sections.
• Supply and installation of a new Pump Station including fences, earthworks, drainage, pavements, chambers, pumps, lifting frame, valves, pipework, control panel and cabling including connection to power supply, and connection to public water supply via a new backflow prevention device (RPZD).
• Supply and installation of the new Pump Station Access Road including earthworks, drainage, pavements, and retaining walls.

7. To obtain further information and inspect the tender document, interested eligible applicants should contact:

The Project Management Unit
Water and Sewerage Department
Ministry of Local Government, Urban Development and Public Utilities
Level 3, Nasilivata House
87 Ratu Mara Road
Samabula, Suva, Fiji
Tel. No.: +691 338 4111
Fax No.: +691 3372449
Email: syanu@fijiwater.gov.fj
Attention: Mr. Sereicocoko Yanuyanurua

8. To purchase the Bidding Document bidders should:

• Write to the address above
• Pay in cash a non-refundable fee of F$50.00

9. Deliver your bids:

• In a sealed envelope marked "WSC 42/04/1-Package 5D, Tacirua Heights Sewer Extension." The sealed envelope must be addressed to The Secretary of the Public Works Tenders Board and placed in the Tender Box located on:

  Level 2, Nasilivata House
  87 Ratu Mara Road
  Samabula, Suva, Fiji

• On or before 12 Noon, Wednesday, 20 February 2008
• The Completed tender document shall be placed accompanied with a refundable deposit cheque of F$5,000.00. The bid security shall be in Bank cheque payable to Government of Fiji. Company or personal cheques shall not be accepted.

10. The Employer will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by Applicants in connection with the preparation or delivery of their applications. Late submission will not be accepted.