1.    The Republic of Azerbaijan intends to apply for a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) towards the cost of the Water Supply and Sanitation Investment Program - Project 2. Part of this loan will be used for payments under the International Competitive Bidding (ICB) named above. Bidding is open to bidders from eligible source countries of the ADB. Qualifying requirements for assessment on a "Pass/Fail" basis are stipulated in Section 3, Evaluation and Qualification Criteria of the bidding document.

2.    The State Amelioration and Water Management Committee (SAWMC) of the Nakhchivan AR invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the Construction of Water Distribution and Sewerage Networks in Nakhchivan City, consisting of, but not limited to, the following:

1. Water Supply System
   • Construction of water distribution network - 76,881 m, together with associated valves, fire hydrants, fittings, etc.
   • Connection of houses including supply and installation of water meters - 5,106 sets.
2. Sewerage System
   • Construction of wastewater (sewerage) network - 65, 546 m
   • Construction of wastewater (sewerage) manholes - 1,416 sets
   • Connections - 801 sets.
   
   The estimated implementation period is 548 days.

3.    All the works described above must be implemented as shown in the drawings and specifications. Part works under the Water Distribution and Sewerage Networks have been/ will be implemented through other contracts and bidders should review the details indicated in Section 6, Employer's Requirement of the bidding document.

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

Mr. Ibrahim Mammadov, Director of Project Management Unit (PMU)
State Amelioration and Water Management Committee, Nakhchivan AR

Khatai district, Nakhchivan

The Republic of Azerbaijan, Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic

Telephone: (+99436) 5452618

Facsimile number: (+99436) 5453067

Electronic mail address:

[email protected]

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

• write to address above requesting the bidding documents for Construction of Water Distribution and Sewerage Networks in Nakhchivan City
• pay a non-refundable fee of Manat 200 or US$ 250 by direct deposit to the Account No. mentioned below. No liability will be accepted for loss or late delivery.
• You may receive the bidding document by courier post or by your representative.
• The bidding document will be sent via courier post for an additional fee of Manat 100 or US$125 for overseas delivery. No liability will be accepted for loss or late delivery.
  
  Beneficiary's Name: State Amelioration and Water Management Committee (SAWMC), Nakhchivan AR
  
  
  INTP: 0200022991
  
  
  Beneficiary's Bank: Nakhchivan Department of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan Republic
  
  
  Local currecy account No: 1232090026944
  
  
  Forein currency account No: 1232190001840
  
  
  Code: 502906
  
  
  SWIFT Code: NABZAZ2C

6.    The bidding document can be picked up at the office of SAWMC against proof of payment either by cash or by electronic transfer. Alternatively, against written request and after payment, the SAWMC will send the bidding documents by courier post to interested bidders. The bidding documents will be issued in hard copy only.

7.    Please deliver your bid:

• to the address above
• on or before the deadline 30 March 2012 at 10:00 hours, Baku Time
• together with a Bid Security as specified in the bidding document

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