ITB: Renovation of Palau Community College Library, CE training room at Miich Building, PCC Building 16, PCC Chibokiil Building, classrooms, and Restrooms: #6
Bid title: Renovation of Palau Community College Library, CE training room at Miich Building, PCC Building 16, PCC Chibokiil Building, classrooms, and Restrooms
1. Background
The ‘Our Ocean’ Conference (OOC) Series: Initiated in 2014 by the US State Department, spearheaded by former Secretary of State John Kerry and attended by former President Barack Obama, the Our Ocean Conference series has elevated ocean issues on the global foreign policy agenda and catalysed political will on actions to preserve global ocean health, including translating commitments into activities that have significantly enhanced the sustainability of oceans.
Participation level at OOC has topped 1000+ over the years, and has included the presence of Heads of State, CEOs and executive representatives of global companies, heads of large philanthropic organizations, global funds, and international NGOs, as well as, members of the Royal families of Monaco, Sweden and Jordan.
Due to its significance Palau will thus convene OOC 2020.
2. Brief description of Scope of Bid
- Replacement of existing floors.
- Repainting.
- Electrical and fittings including Air Conditioners.
- Replacement of cabinets.
- Tile works.
- Plumbing and fittings.
The summary of renovation works include the following:
· Replacement of existing floors.
- Repainting.
- Electrical and fittings including Air Conditioners.
- Replacement of cabinets.
- Tile works.
- Plumbing and fittings.
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Sustainable/ organic agriculture, fishing or forestry.
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