RFQ Construction Contract for Small Works - Construction of a ±5,500 m² warehouse, along with a pallet racking system for +7000 pallets for the Jordanian Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO- Jordan)

New clarification added: Clarification: 1-      (Offices Facilities) in the preliminaries stated to furnish 3 offices, meeting room, sample room, toilets and kitchenette etc. while on (General Specifications' Section 01500) stated "The offices area shall be (Min 100sm net) ...etc, kindly to clarify which one is needed? and if 2 large caravans can be sufficient?2-      (financial statements) As the project duration is only 4 months, is it possible to adjust the timing for submission of statement to be bi-weekly instead of monthly?3-      (Tax Exemption) please confirm the tax exemption is with value zero% ?UNOPS REPLY:1- Offices FacilitiesThe details in Specs Sec01500 of the temporary offices will be amended as follows:1.3.B: The office layout shall include space for the following primary interior rooms which shall include:1- Project Manager Office with private toilet (9m2) + Meeting (>9m2)2- Private Office (for Engineers), 2 nos. (>9m2 each) + shared toiletH. Provide the following items of furniture, fittings, and equipment for each room in addition to the above:- 3 No. Desk (1.8m x 1.0m) with swivel Manager Chair with armrests and task lighting- 4 No. Swivel Chairs- 3 No. Bookcase- 2 No. Filing Cabinet- Shelving as required- 4 No. Wastepaper Basket- 2 No. Coffee table- 1 No. wireless printer (A3 size paper)- 2 No. Wall mounted pin board size 1x2m.- 3 No. desktop computer screen 23”- WIFI routers with 4G/5G connection providing strong signal (>80%) to all usersAll other conditions and in Sec01500 will remain the same2- Timing for submission of Statements can be accepted on bi-weekly basis provided each statement is more than JD300,000.3- All quotations shall be submitted net of any direct taxes including customs duties, indirect taxes such as sales taxes or VAT, and taxes on commodities, such as fuel.

New clarification added: Clarification:Kindly clarify the followings:Forklift SpecificationsThe forklift specifications have not been provided. This is critical, as it directly affects aisle width design and accessories.Kindly share the technical datasheet of the forklift to be used, or confirm that the dimensions shown in the layout have been verified and approved by the forklift supplier.Tunnel RequirementPlease clarify whether the mentioned tunnel is intended for personnel use or forklift movement.Aisle Width & Equipment TypeThe proposed layout assumes the use of a reach truck; however, the rack aisle width of 200 cm corresponds to a VNA system.Kindly confirm which equipment type is intended.Please note that for VNA systems, the main aisle width should not be less than 4.5 m.VNA Guidance SystemThere are two types of VNA guidance systems:a. Mechanical Guidance – Requires guide rails (angles) and bottom beams; the first pallet level must be placed on beams.b. Magnetic Guidance – Does not require guide rails and allows more flexibility for the first pallet level, but requires floor preparation.Kindly confirm which system is required.Beam Load CapacityThe tender specifies a required beam load of 4.8 tons per level, while the pallet load is stated as 3.0 tons per level (pallet weight 1.5 tons).Please clarify this discrepancy.Kindly note that overdesigning beam capacity may adversely affect the frame load capacity, which could reach approximately 19 tons (if the first pallet is on the floor) or 24 tons (if on beam level).Pallet Support RequirementThe requirement for pallet supports suggests that pallet quality may not be consistent. This is generally not recommended for VNA systems. Kindly confirm this requirement.Non-Standard / Weak PalletsThe tender mentions that the system should support non-standard or weak pallets. This is not optimal for VNA racking systems. Kindly clarify your expectations.Container SupportsThe tender refers to “container supports.” Kindly clarify what is meant by this requirement.Field Load Test RequirementThe tender specifies that the field load test shall be carried out in accordance with RMI and FEM standards to verify the structural performance and load capacity of the installed pallet racking system prior to final acceptance.We would like to clarify that the referenced requirement applies primarily to beam deflection testing, rather than overall frame load capacity or full structural system performance.Kindly confirm whether the requirement is limited to beam deflection criteria or if additional structural testing is expected.UNOPS REPLY:1. Follow the dimensions shown on drawings2. Tunnel is intended for personnel movement3. Follow the dimensions shown on drawings4. Guidance system is not in bidder’s scope5. Specifications are for a racking bay that can withstand 3.6 tons per level (18 tons / 5 levels). Your supply should be able to perform accordingly with or without the bottom beam above floor. The bottom beam is not required in your scope.6. Pallet supports are required7. Pallet supports should be designed to support weak and non-standard pallets.8. Container supports (Specs 2.2.J) are not required in bidder’s scope.9. RMI (Sec. 9) describes testing methods of column stubs, upright frames and beam to column connection in addition to beams. In principle, the supplied items should be able to perform as per the approved design calculations of all structural elements. 

New amendment added #1: Dear Bidder,This amendment has been issued in order to:Add the minutes of the site visit, held on the 7th of April 2026, to the documents tab. The file name is ''RFQ-2026-62154 Site Visit minutes'' Update the documents link in the file named ''Tender Specifications & Drawings & Soil Test-rev1'', the amended link is available under the documents tab.Adding the following revised BoQ files to the documents tab, which include the below amendments.01- Bill 1- PreliminariesQuantity and Unit amended for item: Div.-01 , 1/2 Temporary Facilities and Control - D.02- Bill 2- Warehouse-02:Quantity amended for Item: Div.-15: FIRE PROTECTION PIPING  : 15/01- G03- Bill 3- Site works infraProvisional item removed (Item: Div.-16: 16/23 Provisional sum)Other infor, terms & conditions remian the same.

New clarification added: Clarification:Dear Sir,For the item 16/23 A&B in bill 3 site work infra:Kindly note that this item is not clear and we need more information such as the specifications of the pole required , overhead cable size and specifications, lengths to the nearest Jepco sources in addition to that acquiring the prices from Jepco take a long process to determine which also will take time , we advice to remove this item from the BOQ to all the contractors in the pricing periodUNOPS REPLY:Please note that there is an amendment (will be launched soon) for Bill No. 3

New clarification added: Clarification:we kindly request your consideration to extend the deadline for submission of quotations. This will enable us to study the project thoroughly and prepare our bid in the most comprehensive manner.We appreciate your attention to this request and look forward to your favorable response.UNOPS REPLY: Due to the urgent nature of this project, no extension will be granted for the bid submission deadline.

New clarification added: Dear Bidders,Please use the link below to access the full set of drawing documents. Kindly note that this will be formally issued through an official amendment shortly.The link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10_IB3ls4yiZgKpx2SxlnfWEdHKga8LM2Best Regards,

New clarification added: Clarification:Dear SirPlease note drawing SD010200 (referred in BOQ item 3/2 A) is not available in the drive, while opening the designated file the drawing name do not match.UNOPS Answer:Please check the original folder link (repeated below for ease of reference) in which the mentioned file is available. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1U4F9dctLTjSEq4JqoFJfiWFYdRzzmvzG?usp=sharing 

New clarification added: Clarification: Dear SirPlease note the follwoing drawings are not working -could not be opened- (corrupted), please upload them once agian to the drive.Drawing No.P5020-01-0-00-2-AD010400-00-AD010400P5020-01-0-00-2-AG000000-00-AG000000P5020-01-0-00-2-AH021200-00-AH021200P5020-01-0-00-2-AS000100-00-AS000100P5020-01-0-00-2-AS000101-00-AS000101P5020-01-0-00-2-AS000201-00-AS000201P5020-01-0-00-2-SE010100-00-SE010100UNOPS REPLY:The files mentioned above have been re-uploaded and are now fully accessible. For ease of reference, please find the direct link to the Arch-Details folder below (located within the primary tender documents directory):https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TNxRj362dtGukvqP01z3l7SiFeBX21KN?usp=sharing

New clarification added: Clarification:Dear Sir,We would like to seek your kind clarification regarding the contractor classification requirement stated in the tender documents.As per the current requirements, the bidder must hold at least a Second Grade / Buildings classification. However, we would like to note that our company is registered as a Third Grade contractor in the Buildings category.We would also like to highlight that:This tender was previously issued with a Third Grade classification, and we had submitted accordingly at that time.Based on our preliminary study of the project, and in accordance with the applicable regulations in Jordan, the project’s estimated value falls within the allowable limits for Third Grade contractors.Accordingly, we kindly request your confirmation on whether Third Grade contractors are eligible to participate in this tender, considering the above.UNOPS REPLY:Please note that this is the first time this tender is being issued and that it has not been issued previously.Bidders should ensure full compliance with the tender requirements, particularly with respect to the contractors’ classification eligibility, as no changes will be made from UNOPS side

New clarification added: Clarification:We are interested in the site visit , kindly provide detailsUNOPS REPLY:A  site visit will be held as follows:Date: 07 April 2026Time: 11 am Amman Local timeLocation: The site is located 36 km north-east of UNOPS offices in Ghabawi on the damascus highway near the Jordanian Hashemite Charity Organization (32.045034, 36.117775)