Establishing a new sewage network for the western Al Dhiyafah region Al Mukalla (IUS-AF2-UWS-MUK-029)

New amendment added #5: Dear Bidders,This amendment is raised to:1. Sharing the updated drawings for Lot 2.Therefore;1. eSoursing Document Tab is sharing the document named "REV 1 - Drawing MUK-029 Lot-2".

New clarification added: ​Clarification 14: Subject: Failure to attach profile drawings of some of the project’s wells. After reviewing the project’s drawings, we noticed a deficiency in the profiledrawings of some of the wells, which are as follows:No.MONHAL NUMBER IN AERIAL POHTOS OF THE PROJECT1M.H N02M.H N13M.H N24M.H N35M.H N46M.H N57M.H N68M.H N79M.H N810M.H N911M.H N1012M.H N1113M.H N1214M.H N1315M.H N1416M.H N1517M.H O118M.H O219M.H O320M.H O421M.H O522M.H O623M.H O724M.H O825M.H O926M.H O1027M.H O1128M.H O1229M.H O1330M.H O1431M.H O1532M.H O1633M.H O1734M.H O1835M.H O1936M.H O2037M.H O2138M.H O2239M.H O2340M.H O2441M.H O0/242M.H O0/143M.H O2/3/344M.H O2/3/245M.H O2/3/146M.H O4/647M.H O4/548M.H O4/449M.H O4/350M.H O4/251M.H O4/152M.H O2/853M.H O2/754M.H O2/655M.H O2/556M.H O2/457M.H O2/358M.H O2/259M.H O2/160M.H O11/561M.H O11/462M.H O11/363M.H O11/264M.H O11/165M.H O11/1/566M.H O11/1/467M.H O11/1/368M.H O11/1/269M.H O11/1/170M.H O11/4/571M.H O11/4/472M.H O11/4/373M.H O11/4/274M.H O11/4/175M.H O11/1/D76M.H O11/1/C77M.H O11/1/B78M.H O11/1/A79M.H O13/380M.H O13/281M.H O13/182M.H O9/383M.H O9/284M.H O9/185M.H O21/186M.H O21/287M.H O23/288M.H O23/189M.H M21/390M.H M21/291M.H M21/192M.H M25/293M.H M25/194M.H M6/195M.H M6/8/296M.H M6/8/197M.H F098M.H F199M.H F2100M.H F3101M.H F4102M.H F5103M.H F6104M.H F7105M.H F8106M.H F9107M.H F10108M.H F11109M.H F12110M.H F13111M.H F14112M.H F15113M.H F16114M.H F17115M.H F18116M.H F19117M.H F20118M.H F21119M.H F22120M.H F23121M.H F24122M.H F25123M.H F26124M.H F27125M.H F28126M.H F29127M.H F30128M.H F31129M.H F32Response: An Amendment will be raised with the revised Drawings- From MN-N0 To MN-N15 - At SHEET - 111/14 - Plane Drawing - From MN-N0 To MN-N15 - At SHEET - 111/70 To 111/73 Profile Drawing- From MN-O0 To MN-O24 - At SHEET - 111/14 - Plane Drawing - From MN-O0 To MN-O24 - At SHEET - 111/75 To 111/90 Profile Drawing

New clarification added: Clarification 13: Can you give us more information about Schedule 0.11 Acknowledgement of the Addenda. with an example.Response: This form serves as a crucial document for bidders participating in UNOPS procurement processes. It ensures that bidders are aware of and have acknowledged any addenda or amendments issued to the original procurement solicitation documents. These addenda could include changes to specifications, timelines, evaluation criteria, or other relevant aspects of the procurement.Bidders are typically required to provide the following information in the acknowledgement of addenda form:Bidder's Name and Contact Information: This includes the bidder's legal name, address, contact person, email address, and phone number.Procurement Reference Number: This is the unique identification number assigned to the specific procurement process.Addenda Numbers: Bidders should list the numbers of all addenda that they have received and acknowledged.Date of Acknowledgement: The date on which the bidder is confirming their receipt and understanding of the addenda.Signature and Stamp: The form usually requires a physical or electronic signature of an authorized representative of the bidder, along with the company's stamp (if applicable).Bidders should carefully review all addendas issued for this tender and ensure their understanding of the changes to the procurement process.

New amendment added #4: Dear Bidders,This purpose of this amendment is to confirm resolving the checklist issue for bidders' submission, please revert to:1. The screenshot to facilitate the vendor submission option, the bidder has to select either specific lot or every lot in the “Lots“ tabs. Bidders must ensure cllicking the option "Every Lot" in order to receive all checklist documents.Therefore;1. eSourcing Document Tab is sharing the screenshot document named "Checklist"

New clarification added: Clarification 6: The filling material of cesspools is remnants of sawdust instead of compacted gravel material which is required for such work.Response:  For lot 2, the requiremnt for item#9 - Suction and backfilling of cesspools of different sizes remain the same. Bidders are required to submit quotation as such. Please note that the items required are the remnants of rock saws, commonly used for such type of work. The standard drawings were numbered consecutively from 102/111 to 111/111 by the designer. The numbering system does not indicate any missing drawings as it is for standard drawings .Clarification 7: The drawing for LOT 2 from 65 to 101 are missed which includes blocks 8 and 9 and parts of blocks 4 and 5.Response: The numbers are not continue and bidders need to ignore the missing pages. This is to confirm that the boundary of Lot 2 aligns with the general plan as shown on page 3/111. The corresponding block diagrams can be found in the following drawings: Block 4 on page 8/111, Block 5 on page 9/111, Block 8 on page 12/111, and Block 9 on page 13/111.Clarification 8: Is the completion time for each lot is 8 months?Response: The implementation period for each lots is 8 months. Both lot will will be implemntated at the same time.Clarification 9: Because of the project site is closed and near to the sea side, Requires dewatering system to remove plenty of ground sea water must be remove using a dewatering system required to draying the trench, and also shoring system can we add a sperate line in the BOQ specially for the dewatering system And Shoring or Include the Cost with other items in BOQ, please clearfyResponse: Both the shoring and dewatering systems are essential safety measures, as outlined in the technical specification on page 14 of 22, items 8.(b) and 8.(d). These systems have been included in the Bill of Quantities (BoQ) as item 13 for both Lot 1 and Lot 2.Clarification 10: تعبيه الملفات باللغه العربية او الانجليزية ؟Response: All documents should be submitted in English language.Clarification 11: Can you please clarify these points:1- the item no 11  in (bill of quantity )in lot 2 is not clear enough (type and place of work )?Response: For item number 11 in the bill of quantities for lot 2, this work will reinstate any modifications to ferry structures (box culverts, Irish bridges, etc.) necessitated by the installation of pipes.2- in item no 10 in  (bill of quantity ) in lot 2do you mean that we have to cover existing pipes or new pipes?Response: For item number 10 in the bill of quantities (lot 2), The protection concreet cover is specifically designed for the new pipe implementations, particularly in sections crossing valleys and /or where the groundwater or seawater table is elevated.Clarification 12: I need a little clarification about the documents which I will submit Response: Please refer to the checklist in the system as it has a dedicated space for each document to be submitted, moreover, please review the following docuemnts that will give you a clear idea on the tender requirements: 1. All Lots - Small Works - RFQ/2024/53674 - 6 Solicitation - RFQ 04 Sections II, III, IV, V 2. All Lots - Small Works - RFQ/2024/53674 - 6 Solicitation - RFQ 05 Section VI - Returnable Schedules

New amendment added #3: Dear Bidders,In order to address the clarifications, this amendment is raised to:1. Extend the the submission deadline to 20 October 2024 @ 10:00 AM2. Extend the clarification deadline to 06 October 2024 @ 12:00 PMTherefore;1. eSoursing general tab under deadline is updated to read the submission deadline from 02 October 2024 @ 10:00 AM to 20 October 2024 @ 10:00 AM.2. eSourcing clarification deadline is updated to read the clarifications deadline from 26 September 2024 @ 12:00 PM to 06 October 2024 @ 12:00 PM.

New amendment added #2: Dear Bidders,This purpose of this amendment is to:1. Share the prebid meeting minutes held on 19 September 2024.Therefore;1. eSourcing Document Tab is sharing the prebid meeting minutes document named "Minutes for Pre-bid Meeting RFQ_2024_53674"

New clarification added: Clarification 4: Regarding the missing drawings, after we received your response the drawings were reviewed several times, and unfortunately we did not find the missing drawngs which are in LOT-2 from sheet 64-101, especially the drawings related to the excavation depth. Therefore, we ask you once again to verify and inform us about this matter.Response: Kindly note that the profile  page( 22/111 to 64/111 ) is a cross-sectional view of the ground along the proposed sewer pipe line. It shows the elevation of the ground surface and the required depth of the pipe.Here's some  basic profile drawing  info that bidders can use:Ground line: Represents the elevation of the ground surface along the pipeline.Pipe line: Shows the proposed location and depth of the sewer pipe.Pipe diameter: Indicates the size of the pipe.Cover depth: The minimum distance between the top of the pipe and the ground surface. This is typically determined by local codes or regulations.Invert level: The elevation of the bottom of the pipe. This is calculated by subtracting the pipe diameter and cover depth from the ground level.Grade: The slope of the pipeline. To calculate the excavation depth:Determine the invert level: Subtract the pipe diameter and cover depth from the ground level at the desired location.Measure the existing ground elevation: Use a level or surveying equipment to determine the elevation of the ground at the same location.Calculate the excavation depth: Subtract the invert level from the existing ground elevation.The standard drawings were numbered consecutively from 102/111 to 111/111 by the designer. The numbering system does not indicate any  missing drawings as it is for standard drawings .Clarification 5: What the difference between Schedule 4.2 (1) Programme and Schedule 4.2 (2) Programme – Gantt Chart?Response: Schedule 4.2 Programme is the narrative part of the programme, bidders are required to add their programme and plan while Schedule 4.2 Programme - Ghant Chart bidders are required to prepare the plan using Ghant Chart (MS Project) to demonstrate the plan.

New clarification added: Dear Bidders,The pre-bid meeting will be held today @ 11:00 am Sana'a, Yemen time virtually via the following link: (https://meet.google.com/hky-gmes-tpx). All bidders are STRONGLY encouraged to attend the pre-bid meeting.Regards,UNOPS Yemen

New amendment added #1: Dear Bidders,This purpose of this amendment is to:1. Extend the prebid meeting held to 19 September 2024 @11:00 AM via the following link: (https://meet.google.com/hky-gmes-tpx)2. Extend the the submission deadline to 02 October 2024 @ 10:00 AM3. Extend the clarification deadline to 26 September 2024 @ 12:00 PMTherefore;1. eSourcing particulars tab under additional information, the pre-bid meeting is updated to read the 15 September 2024 @ 11:00 AM to 19 September 2024 @ 11:00 AM via the following link: (https://meet.google.com/hky-gmes-tpx)​.2. eSoursing general tab under deadline is updated to read the submission deadline from 30September 2024 @ 10:00 AM to 02 October 2024 @ 10:00 AM.3. eSourcing clarification deadline is updated to read the clarifications deadline from 19 September 2024 @ 12:00 PM to 26 September 2024 @ 12:00 PM.

New clarification added: Clarification 3: There is a missing sheets in the drawing for the LOT-2, as there are none from sheet No. 64 to 101. We hope you provide them as soon as possible.Response: Referring to the design plans and comparing them with the plans in the tender document, we confirm that the plans and drawings for the sub-project are complete and there are no missings in the plans and drawings within the scope of the approved project plan. 

New clarification added: Dear Bidders,The pre-bid meeting is postponded. You will shortly receive a notification on the new dates.Regards,UNOPS Yemen.

New clarification added: Clarification 2- Should we send these files (0.1 Quotation Submission Declaration,0.2 Bidder's Information,0.4 Capacity and Experience,0.5 Format for Resume of Proposed Key Personnel,0.7 Performance Statement,0.10 Dispute Details,0.11 Acknowledgement of the Addenda,1.2 Details Provided by the Contractor, 4.4 Key Personnel, and 4.9 Insurance Details and Insurances) separately or in  Solicitation - RFQ 05 Section VI - Returnable Schedules?UNOPS Response: Please submit the returnables mentioned as per the checklist mentioned seperately and ensure each returnable is attached in it's dedicated space in the checklist.

New clarification added: Dear Bidders,Please find below the response to your clarifications:Clarification 1 - In the document checklist, there are no cells to insert the files that are shwon bellow  - 0.1 Quotation Submission Declaration- 0.5  Format for Resume of Proposed Key Personnel- 1.2 Details Provided by the Contractor- 4.2 Programme- 4.3 Method Statement - 4.4 Key Personnel - 4.7 Contractor's Equipment and Machinery- 4.9 Insurance Details and InsurancesUNOPS Response: Please check the checklist in the eSourcing as the mentioned schedules have dedicated spaces for bidders to insert their responses.