ITB Construction Contract for Small Works - Minor and Light Rehabilitation Works for Public Schools in Lebanon (LOT 1 & 2)

New clarification added: Clarification:Kindly We need to clarify these points:- Section of Chain Link (hollow steel section of existing,...)- Can you estimate the volume of dismantling of pipes, ducts, EL and ME fixtures....- Wooden doors has to be solid wood or MDF painted wood?- Item 8.3.2: Thickness of glass to be repaired?- PVC Flooring : Is it PVC Panels or Vinyl ? Dear UNOPS Procurement team, UNOPS Reply: 1-Each school has a different type of chain-link fence, and there is no standardized design across all sites. The bidder is required to rehabilitate only the existing steel elements, not to replace them. The height of steel elements is specified in the BOQ in linear meters (lm), as the scope of work is limited to rehabilitation rather than full replacement.2-For each school, the BOQ specifies that the pricing for dismantling, removal, and relocation of mechanical items shall be provided as a lump sum per item. This approach has been adopted because the exact scope of work will be assessed on site at a later stage.3-For wooden doors, they are plastic laminated and  the core is softwood-Please check the technical specs p.82 4-In cases where glass repair is required, the thickness of the replacement glass shall match the existing specifications. Accordingly, the UNOPS team recommends conducting site visits to the schools, as most of them follow the same technical requirements provided by MEHE. However, it is important to note that these site visits shall be carried out under the responsibility of the contractor.5-PVC Flooring for KGs is Vinyl-Please refer to the description in the BOQClarification:In reference to performance security template: It has to be issued by the bidder or by a guaranting institution? In addition, at the bidding phase no Contract is issued between the bidder and UNOPS please clarify whether the performance security should be issued at this phase or at the time of awarding? UNOPS Reply: The 5% performance security should be issued by the bidder's bank after awarding the contract.

New clarification added: Clarificaiton:Dear Sir, I hope this message finds you well.We would like to kindly inquire if it is possible for our company to participate in the tende. We are very interested and would appreciate it if you could share with us the requirements and any relevant details regarding the tender process.UNOPS Reply: The full tender package is available on the UNGM. Bidders should express their interest through the UNGM to review the tender and submit their qoutations.For more information, please use this guidance:  https://esourcing.unops.org/#/Help/Guides

New clarification added: Clarifications:Dear concerned,We noticed in the BOQ , Fence works, Type 8(Chain link), and other types of fences, however the General drawing is not available for this type of fence, may you send to us ,Regards  Hi, Kindly details for fence works type 8UNOPS Reply:When referring to the fence, this pertains to light rehabilitation works such as surface preparation and application of epoxy with a base coat. Please refer to items 2.3.2.1 and 2.3.2.2 in the BoQ for the respective dimensions.This is not the construction of a new structure; therefore, no detailed drawings were provided. 

New clarification added: Clarification:Abadieh: Q1: is the playground accessible for JCB and pump trucks?Q2: the stamped concrete for the basketball area, should not it be marked instead of stamped concrete !? please clarify. also is the marking is using epoxy paint.Q3: the filling materials for the expansion joints, is it PU or polysulfide ?Baisour:Q1: Waterproofing does not include thermal insulation and screed? since the drawings show insulation and screed works but in the boq is not.Q2: regarding the waterproofing of the slabs, is there an existing PU or SBS to be removed then apply new waterproofing?Q3: For the parapet water proofing works, do we need to install a aluminum flashing or cover the parapet from above and go down 10 cm since the drawings show both solutions but in the BOQ is not clear ?Q4: The drawings for the piping works show a pump to be installed inside the water tank, but the BOQ does not mention it, please clarify.Bsetin:Q1: for the waterproofing, same as above.Q2: for the replacement of the TOT panels, do you mean to replace them by Sandwich panels? if yes, please specify the thickness required. if no, please clarify the needed panels.Q3: regarding the maintenance of the glazed aluminum panels, does this item include glass too or just aluminum and accessories? or both? if both or glass, can we specify the quantities of the glass and type?UNOPS Reply: Abadiyeh:A1:Yes, the playground is accessible for both JCB and pump trucks.UNOPS recommends conducting site visits—particularly to schools with a higher volume of Rehabilitation works. However, please note that such visits should be carried out under the contractor's responsibility.A2:The stamped concrete should be executed with a smooth surface finish.Regarding the epoxy paint, please refer to item 9.4 in the (BoQ).A3:From a technical perspective, the filling material for the expansion joint can be either polyurethane (PU) or polysulfide. Both materials offer UV resistance, water resistance, and are suitable for exposure to various weather conditions.Baisour:A1:Please refer to item 7.2 for the screed works,  in the BOQ. The final decision on this matter will be subject to MEHE’s approval.A2:Yes, a portion of the slabs has existing waterproofing. UNOPS recommends conducting site visits, if deemed necessary, which should be carried out under the contractor’s responsibility.A3:Based on the site conditions, there are two different slab levels. The details for the parapet waterproofing will be provided by the contractor through the shop drawings, in coordination with MEHE.A4:Please refer to BoQ item 4.6. Although no quantity is specified, kindly provide a unit rate for this item.Bsetin:A1:Reply same as aboveA2:The existing TOT sheets have a thickness of 0.4 mm. Kindly provide pricing for both items in the Bill of Quantities.A3:Please refer to item 8.3.2. In the event of any broken glass, it shall be replaced accordingly. For window dimensions, kindly consult items 8.3.2.1 and 8.3.2.2.

New amendment added #1: This amendment was raised to:Amend the qualification criterion no. 4 related to the years of previous experience. The amended version no. 1  is available under the documents tab.Add the minutes of the pre-bid meeting hed on 18 Sep 2025, the MoM is available under the documents tab.Other info remains the same with no change.

New clarification added: Clarification:We will participate for this tender as JV.We will be the leading party as per our MOU.May we invoice Incase we were selected only under our company's details ? Will you accept that?UNOPS Answer:Please note that the  UNOPS contract will be signed with the bidder submitting a bid. All subsequest invoices should be with the name of the the bidding compnay

New clarification added: Dear Bidders,Please note that the pre-bid meeting was secheduled to be 18 September 2025, 11 am Lebanon time, using the same link meet.google.com/tcf-smfi-zqqOther info & terms remain the same.

New clarification added: Dear Bidders,Please note that the pre-bid meeting was secheduled to be 18 September 2025, 11 am Lebanon time, using the same link meet.google.com/tcf-smfi-zqqOther info & terms remain the same.

New clarification added: Clarification:Dear Sir,We kindly ask you to extend submission deadline since the mentioned date will be on Sunday 28.UNOPS Reply:Unfortunately no time extensions will be made.

New clarification added: Clarification:Hi, Can you send us drawings details for new steel doors, windows, and wooden doors, as well as new railings required.Moreover can we make sites visits to check requested works as per your boq requirements?Is there any contact number for your concerned personnel at the schools while visiting ? With whom shall we arrange the visitsUNOPS Reply: - Drawings and details for the new steel doors, wooden doors, windows, and railings are included within the tender package. No further detailed shop drawings are provided at this stage; the awarded contractor will be responsible for preparing and submitting shop drawings for approval. - Site visits are permitted under the bidder’s own management and responsibility, with access limited strictly to the external/outdoor areas nearby the schools and not inside the school premises.- Communication with UNOPS personnel is permitted for the purpose of coordination and clarifications through this clarification tool (via UNGM). Direct contact with school staff is not allowed.

New clarification added: Clarification:Kindly share the link for attending the meeting please.also, since the turnover of our comatose is below 1 M usd, can we submit offer for lot 1 and lot 2 separately or should we choose only one among the two?UNOPS Answer:1. Meeting link is available under the particulars tab and repeated here for ease of reference: meet.google.com/tcf-smfi-zqq2. For Lots 1 & 2: The bidder shall have a minimum average annual turnover of US$1,000,000 (one million US Dollars) for projects completed over the past three (3) years [2024, 2023, 2022]. In case bidder has less than the above requested turnover, they should quote for any of the lots.For JV/Consortium/Association, all Partners shall collectively meet the criterion, 

New clarification added: Clarification:Dear Procurement Team,We kindly request your clarification regarding the following points related to the referenced ITB:Please confirm whether any drawings will be provided to support the technical specifications.In the Bill of Quantities, for items where the quantity is not mentioned, should we consider these as lump sum items ? Or we shall price only ONE  unit of this item?Please confirm whether any site visits are required or recommended as part of this tender process.UNOPS Answer:1-Kindly refer to the tender documents for the drawings that outline the scope of work for each school. The documents link is availble here for ease of reference: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zo0W5HKB4sDpovPrh2qTCdHNEOCzlZNB?usp=sharing2-For items in the Bill of Quantities where the quantity is not specified, bidders shall provide a unit rate by pricing a single unit of the item.3-Regarding the site visits, since the schools are located in different regions, organizing official visits to all sites may be challenging. However, if site visits are deemed necessary, bidders may visit the school locations independently and at their own responsibility, with access limited to external observation only.