Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) for the Prequalification of Service Providers of Sodium Hypochlorite Production Plants

Request for Expression of Interest (REOI)

for the Prequalification of Service Providers

of Sodium Hypochlorite Production Plants

 I. Summary

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Syria country office invites expressions of interest for the building/construction of sodium hypochlorite production plants (whether to function on public power system, generators, solar panels etc).

Expressions of interest are invited from highly skilled companies registered in both Syria and outside Syria capable to operate within Syria either directly or through joint venture arrangements.

II. General Requirement

UNICEF is seeking companies to respond to this Request for Expression of Interest – REOI, for the prequalification of service providers of sodium hypochlorite production plants. This REOI will lead to a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued to prequalified companies which will result in the establishment of Institutional Contracts with successful vendor (s).

Description of requirements

Construction of one or multiple Sodium Hypochlorite Production Units in Syria capable of producing about 12.000 l/day of sodium hypochlorite at 150 g/l of active chlorine through electrolysis processes.

The production of sodium hypochlorite is carried out by membrane electrolysis, followed by absorption.

The produced sodium hypochlorite will need to be “packaged” for distribution to water treatment plants.

The expected services from the potential qualified service providers/construction firms include but not limited to:

• Construction of Sodium Hypochlorite Plants (with the mechanical and electrical equipment of the production plant made of high quality, durable and economically efficient products. High quality materials with an outstanding corrosion protection (this includes special plastics, stainless steel and titanium) etc.
• Commissioning of the Plants
• Provision of Training on Commissioning of the Plants.

Eligibility criteria:

Only entities that fulfill these mandatory requirements will be considered eligible for the whole screening process:

● Registered and incorporated as a private company in a Syria or in joint venture with a               

   duly registered private company in Syria

● Being a specialized company in the field of sodium hypochlorite production plant with

   a proven experience of at least 3 years

● Capable of building sodium hypochlorite production plants of the same prototype as

   indicated above (plant to produce about 12,000 l/day of sodium hypochlorite at

   150 g/l of active chlorine through electrolysis processes).

III. Submission of expression of interest

Interested construction contracting firms are requested to submit Application for Prequalification (AFP) in sealed envelope as per AFP requirements. The applications of construction contracting firms will be strictly evaluated according to the AFP document.

RFP document copy can be picked by interested firms during office hours from 31 March till 07 April 2021 or request electronic copy by contacting Ms. Rasha Hassan,
email: rhassan@unicef.org. Tel: + (963 11) 6122592/3/4

Deadline for queries: 13 April 2021

The address for the submission of Proposals is;

• UNICEF Office in East Mazzeh, Al Shafiee St., Bldg 2
• and/or through secured email: syria_supply@unicef.org,

and the closing date is (20 April 2021) at 15:30 Hours.

 AFP received after closing date/time will be rejected

For any clarification, do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Hamsa AlArab, email:  halarab@unicef.org  . Tel: + (963 11) 6122592/3/4

This REOI does not constitute a solicitation. UNICEF does not require bids or proposals at this stage; this request is merely seeking an expression of interest in participating in the tender.

A response to this Request for Expression of Interest does not automatically ensure that submitting companies will be selected to participate in the subsequent Request for Proposals.

UNICEF reserves the right to change or cancel the requirement at any time during the REOI and/or solicitation process. UNICEF also reserves the right to require compliance with additional conditions as and when issuing the final tender/RFPS document.

If you have any additional questions about this REOI, please submit questions through this FORM. Answers to all questions submitted will be shared publicly.

IV. Additional information

Expressions of interest will be scored according to the following criteria:

Criteria

Possible score

Mandatory requirements

Registered and incorporated as a private company in Syria or in joint venture with a duly registered private company in Syria

Yes/no

● Being a specialized company in the field of sodium hypochlorite production plant with a proven experience of at least 3 years

Yes/no

● Capable of building sodium hypochlorite production plants of the same prototype as indicated above (plant to produce about 12,000 l/day of sodium hypochlorite at 150 g/l of active chlorine through electrolysis processes).

Yes/no

Scoring criteria

Number of proven years of experience

• 3 years
• 4-6 years
• 7-10 years and above

20

Similar Projects already performed and list of clients

30

Expertise

• Type of plants (power supply; solar panel etc.)
• Possibility of developing various designs of plants
• Information on by-products/Waste

30

Training

• Capability to provide training on commissioning or after service relevant trainings

20

Total score

100

Please note the following:

• UNICEF General Terms and Conditions of Contract (Services) will apply to any contract with any Vendor as a result of a solicitation process to procure the above-mentioned services.
• UNICEF does not deal with service providers who are non-compliant with the National Labor Laws.
• UNICEF requires that all Proposers observe the highest standard of ethics during the entire solicitation process, as well as the duration of any contract that may be awarded as a result of any solicitation process.  UNICEF also actively promotes the adoption by its suppliers of robust policies for the protection and safeguarding of children and the prevention and prohibition of sexual exploitation and sexual abuse.

• A site visit of the premises of potential vendors that expressed their interest to this REOI may take place as part of this REOI process.