Construction of a Youth Centre in Baidoa, Somalia (one floor only-ground floor) - (Replacing EOI ...

United Nations Office at Nairobi (hereinafter referred to as UNON) on behalf of the UN Habitat, Somalia anticipates to construct a Youth Centre in Baidoa, South West State, Somalia. This REOI replaces EOIUNON19784 which has been cancelled. The scope of works consists of the construction of one (1) Youth Centre in Baidoa with the folloiwng approximate dimensions in square meters: Project site 3,660 Total covered surfaces 1,030 Total indoor spaces 600 Total outdoor spaces 3,060 The project envisages the construction of the following interior spaces: - two separate entrances and check points, one for males and one for females (24 mq); - one office (24 m2); - one storage room (24 m2); - one classroom (51 m2); - one training room (77 m2); - one computer room (51m2); - one library / reading space (51 m2); - one co-working space (51 m2); - one cafe / tea room / restaurant (52m2) with kitchen (16m2) and pantry (6m2); - one female toilet (24m2); - one male toilet (24 m2); and the following open areas: - two big open and covered areas (54 and 83 m2); - one open air theatre (190 m2); - one playground (364 m2); - a small square equipped with benches and tables; - space for an eventual vegetable garden; - parking lots (62 mq). The Youth Center also includes: - a perimetral wall of 6 meters high with one vehicle accessible-entrance, one pedestrian entrance and three security exits, two of them constituted by a ramp and stairs to reach the height of the land. The ramps (12 meters long and 1.5 meter wide) provide easy exit for people with disabilities; - five access ramps and stairs to the building. The access ramps (5 meters long and 1.3 meter wide) provide easy access for people with disabilities; - a 0.5 meters high plinth. The choice of materials to be used for the construction derives from the components of cost and installation capacity by local workers, availability and ease of transport. Specifically, the following main materials have been chosen: - reinforced concrete for foundations, pillars and beams; - single-headed concrete hollow blocks infill; - wooden beams; - plywood for the ceiling; - corrugated iron sheet for the roof, - metal windows. The scope of works includes, but is not limited to, the following components: - site clearance; - foundation excavation; - stone masonry work; - concrete work; - reinforcement; - floor construction; - super-structure / wall work; - roofing trusses – timber work; - electrical installation; - plastering and painting; - doors and windows installation; - septical tank and plumping works; - sanitation work. Construction firms/vendors from all countries (hereinafter referred to as “applicants”) interested in undertaking the works should submit their applications so that they are invited to participate in the bidding process that will follow after the closing date of this REOI. This is not a pre-qualification REOI. All Vendors who express interest will be invited to participate in the tender process. It is planned and estimated that the works will be undertaken and completed within a period of two (2) months. IMPORTANT Please note that this REOI is not an invitation for submission of tenders. Its purpose is to identify eligible vendors that would be interested to participate in the upcoming tender for the subject requirement. The complete tender package including the specifications, scope of work, bills of quantities, drawings and plans, shall be provided in the tender documents that will be issued subsequent to this REOI. UNON reserves the right to change or cancel the requirement of this REOI at any time during the EOI and/or solicitation process. Submitting a reply does not therefore automatically guarantee that your company will be considered for issuance of the solicitation documents. Only applicants who, in the UN’s sole discretion, are deemed eligible will receive the tender documents. Applications submitted after the REOI closing date will only be accepted at the discretion of UNON. No payment will be made by UNON to applicants or any other entity for any costs, expenses, losses or damages incurred or suffered by the applicant or any other entity arising out of or in connection with the preparation of the application. Applicants may send their questions/enquiries not later than 48hrs to the REOI closing time to the email addresses provided in this REOI.