Invitation for Bids

Date:9 February 2010
Loan Nos.:2514-FIJ: Third Road Upgrading (Sector) Project - Supplementary
Contract:WSC 30/09 - Naqia and Waniboa Bridges
Deadline for Bid Submission:14 April 2010, 12:00 Hours

1.    The Republic of Fiji has received a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) towards the cost of Third Road Upgrading (Sector) Project. Part of this loan will be used for payments under the contract named above. Bidding will be conducted under International Competitive Bidding (ICB) using single-stage: one-envelope procedure and is open to bidders from eligible member countries of the ADB.

2.    The Government of Fiji, through Ministry of Works, Transport and Public Utilities ("the Employer"), now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the construction of two bridges located on Kings Road within 4.0 Km of each other. Both bridges founded on piled foundations consist of 5 spans of 20.6 m long pre-stressed concrete beams. The works also includes approach roads to the two bridges ("the Works").

3.    Bids are invited only from companies with the relevant bridge and road construction experience and sound financial standing. Bidders will be required to demonstrate in their bids that:

  • They possess experience in bridge and road construction activities such as piling, concreting, post tensioning, earthworks, drainage, pavement construction, sealing works, etc.
  • Minimum average annual construction turnover of US$ 6.5 million calculated as total certified payments received for contracts in progress or completed, within the last three years.
  • They are able to finance minimum cash flow requirement of US$ 1,000,000.00 per month.
  • They have participated as contractor, management contractor, or subcontractor, in at least two contracts within the last six years, with a value of at least US$ 4.5 million that have been successfully or are substantially completed and that are similar to the proposed works.

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

Director
Department of National Roads
Ministry of Works, Transport and Public Utilities
Level 1, Nasilivata House
Samabula, Suva, Fiji Islands
Fax No: +679 3380144
E-mail: apisaibk@connect.com.fj
fernando@connect.com.fj

5.    To purchase the bidding documents, eligible bidders should:

  • Pay a non refundable fee of US$ 100 or F$ 200 by cash or bank draft to the Department of National Road; and
  • Visit the office of the Department of National Roads at the address indicated above for collection of documents; or
  • Request for the delivery of bidding documents for Contract No. WSC 30/09 Naqia and Waniboa Bridges, and pay a delivery charge of F$ 100 (domestic) or US$ 125 (overseas) by Bank draft or cash if paid locally by an agent.

6.    Deliver your bids:

  • To the Secretary to Public Works Tender Board at the address below
  • On or before the deadline: 12:00 Hours on Wednesday, 14 April 2010
  • Together with a Bid Security of US$ 100,000.00 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. Late bids will be rejected.

Address for Submission of Bids:
The Secretary
Public Works Tender Board
Level 2, Nasilivata House
87, Ratu Mara Road
Samabula, Suva, Fiji
Fax No: +679 3382634

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