Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the Construction of Additional Semi-Finished Classrooms, an Administration Building, and a Library at Ambo Secondary School, West Shewa Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia.

New clarification added: Date: Feb. 26, 2026Dear Bidder,Thanks for your interest in UNOPS tender and subsequent  request of clarification.  Please find below summary of your questions and UNOPS response.Question No 11: 1, Can we get Architectural, electrical, hand wash trough, urinal trough plans with their detail?2, some clarification on water to be dewatered.Answer No 11: 1. The detailed architectural drawings for the hand wash trough and urinal trough can be found in drawing number AR Dr no.34. Please note that an electrical drawing is not needed for this item of work as there is no electrical component involved.For detailed descriptions of the work, the vendor can also refer to the following BoQ sections:- Bill No. 4, Super-structure section (Concrete work), Item 1.7- Bill No. 6, Super-structure section (Concrete work), Item 1.72. Dewatering Query:Regarding the request for "clarification on water to be dewatered," the statement is currently unclear. Could the vendor please provide further details or specific clarification on what they are inquiring about?Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any further questions regarding this ITB.UNOPS  Evaluation Team

New amendment added #3: Date:                     Feb. 26, 2026Subject::               Amendement No 3Dear Bidders,Following a request for clarification, the UNOPS evaluation team identified missing specifications on Solar Street lIghts standing pole type in the previously uploaded Bill of Quantities (BoQ).As a result, the original BoQ has been disabled and should no longer be used. A revised version titled "4.1.A Bill of Quantities & 4.1.B Daywork Schedule - Amendment 2" has been uploaded in its place. If you have already downloaded the previous version, please discard it and ensure you download  4.1.A Bill of Quantities  & 4.1.B Daywork Schedule - Amendment 2 and use the amended document for your submission.To give vendors a reasoable time to accomodate the change and use the revised  4.1 .A Bill of Quantities & 4.1.B Daywork Schedule - Amendment 2, the ITB closing date is changed from 2026-03-02 09:00 UTC TO 2026-03-03 09:00 UTC .With Kind RegardsUNOPS Evaluation Team

New clarification added: Date: Feb. 26, 2026Dear Bidder,Thanks for your interest in UNOPS tender and subsequent  request of clarification.  Please find below summary of your questions and UNOPS response.Question No 10: During the preparation of our offer, we noted that Bill No. 11 – Site Electrical, Item 5 (5.SL1) refers to “LED Solar Street Lights for Outdoor …”. However, the item description does not clearly specify whether the supply includes the street light pole and its material specifications.In this regard, we kindly request clarification on whether the item refers to:(a) the LED solar street light fitting only, or(b) the complete installation including the standing pole.If the pole is included in the item scope, we would appreciate it if you could kindly provide the required pole material, height, and relevant technical specifications.Your clarification will assist us in preparing our bid accurately and in full compliance with the tender requirements.Answer No 10: UNOPS appreciates your request for clarification regarding this matter. As correctly identified, the specification for the pole for the solar street light needs to be included in the Bill of Quantities (BoQ). The Procurement and Evaluation Team is currently finalizing the necessary revisions. The updated document will be issued shortly under “4. 4.1.A Bill of Quantities & 4.1.B Daywork Schedule – Amendment 2.” All bidders are requested to ensure that BoQ Amendment 2 is used when preparing and submitting their bids.Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any further questions regarding this ITB.UNOPS  Evaluation Team 

New clarification added: Date: Feb. 26, 2026Dear Bidder,Thanks for your interest in UNOPS tender and subsequent  request of clarification.  Please find below summary of your questions and UNOPS response.                      Question No. 9.1:We kindly request clarification on whether it would be acceptable to substitute part of the required four (4) units of 350-liter concrete mixers with a combination of two (2) units of 350-liter mixers and one (1) self-loading truck mixer (3.5 m³ drum capacity with an output capacity of approximately 14 m³/hour).Answer No. 9.1:Yes, it is acceptable.Question No. 9.2:We also seek clarification whether an ongoing project with physical progress above 97% can be considered as relevant experience, particularly if supported by client certification of substantial completion.Answer No. 9.2:we will also accept experience from ongoing projects with over 97% physical progress. However, please note that, depending on the conditions, we may require site visit to verify that the stated physical progress has been reached.Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions regarding this ITB before close of clarification period.With Kind Regards,UNOPS Evaluation Team

New clarification added: Date: Feb. 25, 2026Dear Bidder,Thanks for your interest in UNOPS tender and subsequent  request of clarification.  Please find below summary of your questions and UNOPS response.                      Question No. 8:Can we provide a commitment for some equipment to be presented after contract award? Some of our equipment (e.g., vibrators) are currently available in our store; however, due to a documentation error, we do not have the purchase receipts. In this case, can we submit a commitment to present the equipment physically at the site after contract award?Answer No. 8:No, a commitment letter is not accepted. Bidders are required to submit all information and supporting documents for key equipment, as specified in the tender documents, as part of their bid submission. Acceptable supporting documents include a purchase receipt for the equipment or a lease agreement signed with an authorized and licensed construction machinery rental company. Key equipment will be evaluated during the technical evaluation and must be submitted with the bid during the initial submission. Evaluation will be based  on the documents and information provided with the bid, in accordance with the tender requirements.Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions regarding this ITB before close of clarification period.With Kind Regards,UNOPS Evaluation Team

New clarification added: Date: Feb. 25, 2026Dear Bidder,Thanks for your interest in UNOPS tender and subsequent  request of clarification.  Please find below summary of your questions and UNOPS response.                                              Question No. 7:Is it mandatory to complete and submit Form 0.9 – DRiVE Supplier Sustainability Questionnaire? Additionally, the form requires access permission to open the link. Kindly advise how vendors can access and complete this form.Answer No. 7:Yes, completion of the DRiVE Supplier Sustainability Questionnaire (Form 0.9) is mandatory. Vendors can access the questionnaire directly through the eSourcing system during the solicitation phase of the tender process. The questionnaire is available as a mandatory electronic form under the “Forms” tab in the eSourcing event and must be completed and submitted online as part of the bid submission. No additional hard copy or separate document submission is required.Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions regarding this ITB before close of clarification period.With Kind Regards,UNOPS Evaluation Team

New clarification added: Date: Feb. 25, 2026Dear Bidder,Thanks for your interest in UNOPS tender and subsequent  request of clarification.  Please find below summary of your questions and UNOPS response.Question No. 5. 1:Is it mandatory to use a corporate email address in the bidder’s UNGM profile instead of commercial email accounts such as Gmail or Yahoo?Answer No. 5.1:No, it is not mandatory to use a corporate email address. However, the use of a corporate email address is recommended.Question No. 5.2:Is it mandatory to convert financial data (audit reports) from ETB to USD? If yes, which organization’s exchange rate should be used and as of which date?Answer No. 5.2:No, bidders are not required to convert the figures in the audit reports from ETB to USD. Bidders shall submit the signed and sealed audit reports for the specified years as part of their submission.Question No. 5.3:Is it mandatory to submit key personnel documents (CVs, degree certificates, and experience letters) at this stage, given that the returnable form indicates “Not Used at This Stage”?Answer No. 5.3:No, submission of key personnel documents is not required at this stage. Bidders are only required to confirm their commitment to provide such documents upon request by UNOPS, if the bidder is considered for contract award.Question No. 5.4:Should forms marked “Not Used at This Stage” (for example, Form 0.5) be omitted from the submission?Answer No. 5.4:Yes. Bidders should omit forms clearly marked as “Not Used at This Stage” or “Not Required” from their submission.Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions regarding this ITB before close of clarification period.With Kind Regards,UNOPS Evaluation Team

New clarification added: Date: Feb. 25, 2026Dear Bidder,Thanks for your interest in UNOPS tender and subsequent  request of clarification.  Please find below summary of your questions and UNOPS response.Question No 5: During the preparation of our price proposal, we noted that BOQ Item No. 12 (WASH Site Sanitary), Items 3 and 3.1, specifies an “approved quality automatic fire pump set”; however, the required quality standard and acceptable brands are not clearly indicated. We kindly request clarification on the required specifications, including the acceptable quality standard and approved brands or equivalent. Furthermore, please confirm whether an addressable fire alarm system should be included in the price offer for this item.Answer 5  : The required information is provided in the Bill of Quantities (BoQ), Bill No. 12 – WASH Site Sanitary, Items 3 and 3.1. The BoQ specifies the following: “Brand Name: DAP, Model: KDN 32-200/200 7.5 COMPACT or equivalent, with all accessories.” Bidders should propose the specified brand/model or an equivalent meeting the same specifications.                                Please note that bidders should not include an addressable fire alarm system in their price offer for the specified item. The fire hose pumping system does not require an addressable fire alarm system.The term “automatic fire water pump system” refers to a system that automatically controls the pump’s operation, maintains the required line pressure, and provides indications or alarms related to system faults or failures.Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions regarding this ITB before close of clarification period.With Kind Regards,UNOPS Evaluation Team

New clarification added: Date: Feb. 24, 2026Dear Bidder,Thanks for your interest in UNOPS tender and subsequent  request of clarification.  Please find below summary of your questions and UNOPS response.Question No 3 and 4: is it possible to submit a joint venture bid for this tender?Answer 3 & 4  : Please be advised that joint ventures are not permitted under this solicitation. The scope of work involves a semi-finished building that does not require multiple technical specialties beyond the capacity of a single building or general contractor within the defined grades.Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions regarding this ITB.With Kind Regards,UNOPS Evaluation Team 

New clarification added: Date: Feb. 19, 2026Dear Bidder,Thanks for your interest in UNOPS tender and subsequent  request of clarification.  Please find below summary of your questions and UNOPS response.Question 2:  The original document states that the bidder must have completed two projects with a minimum value of ETB 115 million each, and one project with a minimum value of ETB 225 million.However, Amendment No. 1 (which is not clearly presented) indicates a minimum of ETB 15 million and ETB 25 million, without specifying the number of required projects.Kindly confirm and clearly state the revised experience requirement, including the number of projects and the minimum contract value for each.Answer  2:  UNOPS appreciates your request for clarification regarding this matter. Please note that Amendment 1 has officially cancelled two criteria from the previous table that were included in error.Specifically, the requirements for a "minimum 15 million for two experiences and a minimum 25 million ETB for one experience" are no longer valid. Bidders should exclusively follow the criteria listed under the "Criteria" tab in eSourcing.For your reference, the updated valid criteria are as follows for the case refered above:"The bidder has experience successfully delivering similar [two (2)] construction works contracts with a total contract amount of 115 million ETB each, or one (1) similar construction works contract with a value of 225 million ETB, within the last [three (3)] years prior to bid opening. Similar experience is defined as similarity in the nature of the works and the bidder’s involvement as a prime contractor. If supporting documents are denominated in a currency other than ETB, UNOPS shall convert all amounts into ETB using the United Nations Operational Exchange Rate (UNORE) buying rate applicable on the date of bid opening." Please read carefully the content of the amendments so that you can understnd the full content.Please check the link to find those valid criteria  under CRITERIA TAB:  https://apps.unops.org/apps/esourcing/#/ProcurementEvent/29266/Solicitation/61462/Criteria Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions regarding this ITB.With Kind Regards,UNOPS Evaluation Team

New amendment added #2: Date:                     Feb. 19, 2026Subject::               Amendement No 2Dear Bidders,Following a request for clarification, the UNOPS evaluation team identified  incorrect units of measurement in the previously uploaded Bill of Quantities (BoQ).As a result, the original BoQ has been disabled and should no longer be used. A revised version titled "4.1.A Bill of Quantities & 4.1.B Daywork Schedule - Amendment 1" has been uploaded in its place.If you have already downloaded the previous version, please discard it and ensure you download and use the amended document for your submission.With Kind RegardsUNOPS Evaluation Team

New clarification added: Date: Feb. 19, 2026Dear Bidder,Thanks for your interest in UNOPS tender and subsequent  request of clarification.  Please find below summary of your questions and UNOPS response.Question:  Upon reviewing the Bill of Quantities (BOQ), we have identified a potential discrepancy in Section B (Super Structure) regarding the units of measurement.Specifically, on the following items, the unit is stated as m³ (Cubic Meters) :1.      Bill No. 2 (Class Room), Sub-Section 1 (Concrete Work), Item 1.42.      Bill No. 3 (Library), Sub-Section 1 (Concrete Work), Item 1.43.      Bill No. 8 (Elevated Water Tanker), Sub-Section 1 (Concrete Work), Item 1.3 Is the unit stated as m³ on the Price Schedule correct for these items?Answer:  UNOPS appreciates your request for clarification regarding this matter. As you correctly identified, the Bill of Quantities (BoQ) requires an amendment. The Procurement and Evaluation Team is currently finalizing these changes. We will soon post the updated document as Amendment 2 for use by all vendors.Please do not hesitate to ask in case you have any further questions on this ITB.With Kind Regards,UNOPS Evaluation Team 

New amendment added #1: Date:                     Feb. 17, 2026Subject::               Amendement No 1Dear Bidders,Please be advised of the following amendments to this ITB. You are kindly requested to take these changes into account in your submissions:​1.1  Pre-Bid Meeting UpdatesFollowing the pre-bid meeting held on February 17, 2026, the presentation slides and meeting minutes are attached for your reference.​1.2 Evaluation Criteria AmendmentsThe following changes have been made to the Evaluation Criteria section:​1.2.1 Experience : To correct an error involving duplicate requirements, the following criterion is hereby cancelled: "The bidder has experience successfully delivering similar [two(2)] construction works contracts during the last [three (3)] years prior to quotation opening. Similar Contracts; i) Similarity in the nature of the works; ii) Projects with a minimum value of ETB 15 million iii) bidder’s involvement as a prime contractor, and iv) Similar one project with a minimum value of ETB 25 million is accepted in lieu of the above requirement."​1.2.2 Registration Certificate Requirement : To correct a duplication error, the following criterion is cancelled: "The bidder has the registration under the category/grade ranging from Grade one (1) to Grade four (4) Building or general contractor in the body that governs and regulates the construction industry in the Country."​1.2.3 Registration Certificate Requirement : This criterion is amended to read as follows: ​"The bidder has the registration under the category/grade ranging from Grade one (1) to Grade three (3) Building or general contractor issued at the Federal level or the Regional administration level where the construction site is currently located."​1.2.4 Multiple Contracts: To provide clear and transparent information, this criterion is amended as follows: "​Bidders who have two or more active contracts with UNOPS are not eligible to participate. In case the bidder is participating in more than one bid or has an active contract with UNOPS, the bidder must propose independent key personnel and equipment for each bid/contract to be qualified for multiple awards."1.2.5 Key Equipement: Additional clarifying statement added to key equipment Criteria and amended as follows:   ' A Bidder/Contractor must avail at least the stated construction related equipment and/or machineries via proff of ownership or lease rental arrangement in order to successfully carry out the construction project in the specified sites .'1.3 Site Visit: Bidders  are strongly advised to conduct a site visit, although it is not mandatory. To coordinate a visit, please contact Ato Teshome at Ambo Secondary School at +251 932 18 64 30 during working hours.​Vendors who have questions concerning this Amendment No 1 or other part of the ITB are free to request for clarification using the clarification tab in this esourcing platform.Best regards,​U​NOPS Evaluation Team

New clarification added: Dear Bidders,This is a reminder for those interested in competing in this ITB that the pre-bid meeting will commence in one hour.During this session, we will share concise information and provide an opportunity for contractors to ask clarification questions live. We believe this will assist vendors in preparing complete and technically responsive bids. While attendance is not mandatory, we strongly encourage all bidders to participate.With kind regards,UNOPS Tender Evaluation Team