INVITATION FOR BIDS

Re:  Construction of climate smart post-harvest handling facilities of fresh produce to reduce losses for vegetables.

Background information

Kilimo Trust (KT) is a not-for-profit organization working on agriculture and agribusiness for development and creation of employment opportunities across East Africa (Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Burundi).

Kilimo Trust Rwanda is implementing the KUNGAHARA Project, a 3-year initiative (2024-2024) implemented in Musanze and Nyabihu Districts  to increase production and commercialization of  healthy and nutritious food for vegetebles, fruits and irish potatoes produced using regenerative and other sustainable production practices with   with funding from the European Union EU-Europe Aid/176817/DD/ACT/RW through Rikolto SON.

Through KUNGAHARA Projects, Kilimo Trust Rwanda invites bids from eligible bidders to construct Two (2) Zero Energy Charcoal Coolers in Nyabihu District and Two  Zero Energy Drying Facilities for onions in Musanze District to enable farmers to reduce post-harvest losses of their produce especially for fruits and vegetables.

The specification of the facilities to be constructed are described below for clarification:

NOTE:

2024. Interested bidders are invited to visit the prototypes of those facilities for reference and the construction sites in Musanze and Nyabihu Districts on 27^th August -2024.
2025. Kilimo Trust Rwanda, in a fair and transparent manner, will select companies that fulfill all requirements.

Interested and eligible bidders shall submit the following:

• Expression of interest addressed to the Human Resource Managerof Kilimo Trust.
• Priced Bill of Quantities per facility or clearly quoted unit prices
• Timeline for construction works.
• References of similar works completed.
• Company registration certificate.
• Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) Tax Clearance Certificate.
• Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) Clearance Certificate.

Submission and Deadline

All required documents must be written in English and submitted electronically in one folder torecruitment@kilimotrust.org" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(49, 158, 98); text-decoration: none; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"> recruitment@kilimotrust.org not later than Friday 6^th September 2024 at 5:00 PM Rwanda Time. Late bids will be rejected.