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Gambia Inclusive and Resilient Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (GIRAV): Construction and Development of Women and Youth led Agribusiness Firms on the Drip Irrigation System , Solar Pumping System, Fencing of the 5 Hectare Gardens and Bole Hold Drip and Shades for the Gardens
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Location:
Gambia
Contract type:
Works
Status:
Awarded
Sectors:
Civil Engineering, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, Agriculture & Rural Development
Languages:
English
Contracting authority:
Funding Agency:
Contracting authority type:
Government / Public Sector
Eligibility:
Organisation
Budget:
N/A
Date posted:
Nov 10, 2023
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Description
NOTICE AT-A-GLANCE
Project ID: P173070
Project Title: Gambia Inclusive and Resilient Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (GIRAV)
Country: Gambia, The
Notice No: OP00256395
Notice Type: Invitation for Bids
Notice Status: Published
Borrower Bid Reference: GM-CPCU-369133-CW-RFB
Procurement Method: Request for Bids
Language of Notice: English
Submission Deadline Date/Time: Dec 07, 2023 12:00
Published Date: 07-Nov-2023
Description: Construction and Development of Women and youth led agribusiness firms on the drip irrigation system , Solar pumping system, fencing of the 5 hectare gardens and bole hold drip and shades for the gardens
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Specific Procurement Notice
REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA Ministry of Agriculture
Central Projects Coordinating Unit
Gambia Inclusive and Resilient Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (GIRAV)
Old Cooperative Building Marina Parade, Banjul
Tel: 4222440 /
Request for Bids
Works
(Two-envelope Bidding Process, Without Prequalification)
Employer: Ministry of Agriculture
Project: Gambia Inclusive and Resilient Agriculture Value Chain Development Project (GIRAV)
Contract title: Construction of Irrigation Schemes for Women and Youth-led Agribusiness Firms
Country: The Gambia
Loan No. /Credit No. / Grant No.: IDA9109 – GM
RFB No: GM-CPCU-369133-CW-RFB
Issued on: November 2023
- The Government of the Gambia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Gambia Inclusive and Resilient Agriculture Value Chain Development Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract[1] for Construction of Irrigation Schemes for women and Youth Led Agribusiness Firms: “For this contract, the Borrower shall process the payments using the Direct Payment disbursement method, as defined in the World Bank’s Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing.”]
- The Ministry of Agriculture now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for Construction of Irrigation Schemes for women and Youth Led Agribusiness Firms, which includes , drip irrigation , sprinklers system, Solar pumping system , chain link fencing , Farms Shades , VIp latrines and solar cold storages facility for a period of 15 months in different locations across the country with a margin of
Lot 1A – Drilling of Boreholes, Supply & Installation of Solar Water Pumping Systems at 20 locations -
Lot 1B – Drilling of Boreholes, Supply & Installation of Solar Water Pumping Systems at 20 locations-
Lot 2A – Construction of Chain-link Fencing, Multi-Purpose Shed & VIP Latrines at 20 locations
Lot 2B – Construction of Chain-link Fencing, Multi-Purpose Shed & VIP Latrines at 20 locations
Lot 3 – Supply and Installation of Solar-powered Cold Storage at 40 locations -
Lot 4 – Supply & Installation of Sprinkler Irrigation Systems at 21 Locations-
Lot 5 - Supply & Installation of Dip Irrigation Systems at 19 Locations -
- Bidding will be conducted through international competitive procurement using Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers- Procurement in Investment Projects Financing” dated July 2023 Procurement Regulations edition as per legal agreement] (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations.
- Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from Gambia Incusive and Resilient Agriculture Value Chain Development Project , [email protected] / [email protected] [2] and inspect the Bidding document during office hours 8:00am to 16:00 hours from Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00am to 12:30pm Fridays [at the address given below [state address at the end of this RFB] [3].
- The Bidding document in English language may be purchased by interested eligible Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee[4] of GMD10,000.00 Ten thousand Dalasi only per Lot . The method of payment will be Cash or by transfer The document will be sent by hard copy or by electronic
- Bids must be delivered to the address below [state address at the end of this RFB][5] on or before 7th December 2023 at 12:00 noon]. Electronic bidding [will not] be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. The outer Bid envelopes marked “ORIGINAL BID,” and the inner envelopes marked “TECHNICAL PART” will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend, at the address below [state address at the end of this RFB] on Ministry of Agriculture , Conference Room , Quadrangle , Banjul at 12:30pm All envelopes marked “FINANCIAL PART” shall remain unopened and will be held in safe custody of the Employer until the second public Bid opening.
- All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security amounting to the following by Lot
Lot 1A – Drilling of Boreholes, Supply & Installation of Solar Water Pumping Systems at 20 locations - Lot 1A: GMD 1,700,000.00
Lot 1B – Drilling of Boreholes, Supply & Installation of Solar Water Pumping Systems at 20 locations- Lot 1B: GMD 1,700,000.00
Lot 2A – Construction of Chain-link Fencing, Multi-Purpose Shed & VIP Latrines at 20 locations - Lot 2A: GMD 1,800,000.00
Lot 2B – Construction of Chain-link Fencing, Multi-Purpose Shed & VIP Latrines at 20 locations - Lot 2B: GMD 1,800,000.00
Lot 3 – Supply and Installation of Solar-powered Cold Storage at 40 locations - Lot 3: GMD 600,000.00
Lot 4 – Supply & Installation of Sprinkler Irrigation Systems at 21 Locations- Lot 4: GMD 1,300,000.00
Lot 5 - Supply & Installation of Drip Irrigation Systems at 19 Locations - Lot 5: GMD 3,800,000.00
- All Bids must be accompanied by a Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and/or Sexual Harassment (SH) Declaration.
- Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document.
- The address (es) referred to above is (are):
Abdoulie Touray, Project Coordinator
Central Projects Coordinating Unit
Ministry of Agriculture,
Att: Procurement Unit,
Quadrangle , Banjul, The Gambia , West Africa
+220 9968841/ 3971756
[email protected] / [email protected]
www.cpcu.gm
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Organization/Department: Gambia Ministry of Agriculture - Central Projects Coordination Unit
Name: Abdoulie Touray
Address: Old Cooperative Building, Marina Parade, Banjul
City:
Province/State:
Postal Code:
Country: Gambia, The
Phone: 2209966763
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cpcu.gm
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About the Funding Agency
The World Bank (USA) is part of an international financial agency that makes loans and grants to governments in low- and middle-income countries to fund capital projects. The United States was a driving force behind the founding of the World Bank in 1944 and it is still the World Bank's largest shareholder today.
The United States contributes to tackling critical international development concerns through the World Bank Group and has a long history of generously supporting the objectives of the World Bank Group and has been a champion of the International Development Association (IDA) which provides low-interest loans and grants to the world's poorest countries. The key U.S. priorities at the World Bank include a multilateral health and economic response to COVID-19, debt sustainability and transparency, promoting governance and fighting corruption, ending energy poverty and supporting a strong emphasis on accountability, transparency and development impact.
About the Sectors
Civil Engineering
Encompasses the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment and public works within the built environment.
Key areas:
- Designing and constructing resilient infrastructure
- Rehabilitating and maintaining the existing built environment
- Upkeep and modernization of transportation and public infrastructure
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
Supports initiatives that ensure access to safe water, sanitation systems, and hygiene services to improve public health and living conditions.
Key areas:
- Water supply and drinking water projects
- Sanitation systems and wastewater treatment
- Hygiene promotion and WASH programmes
- Water infrastructure (wells, boreholes, dams, irrigation)
Locations
Gambia
The Gambia is investing in strategic infrastructure through regional partnerships and renewable energy projects, aiming to improve energy security and connectivity. A notable initiative is the planned 150 MW Soma Solar Power Station - co-financed by the World Bank and European Investment Bank - which is designed to stabilize the national grid and integrate with the West African Power Pool, supporting broader electrification and economic growth goals. Improving transport links and utility services remains important to attract investment and support inclusive development.
Nr. of tenders: 9058
Nr. of grants: 3233
Nr. of donors: 642
Nr. of jobs: 29
Nr. of tenders: 9058
Nr. of grants: 3233
Nr. of donors: 642
Nr. of jobs: 29
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