RFP for Procuring “Large waste bins for support to the waste management of Sylhet City Corporation.”

 

Background

Swisscontact was established in 1959 as an independent foundation by notable figures from the worlds of commerce and science in Switzerland. It is exclusively involved in international development cooperation and has carried out its mandated projects since 1961. Based in Zurich, Swisscontact currently manages over 130 projects in 41 countries on behalf of public and private funding partners.

Project Brief

SMILE (Sustainable and Meaningful Intervention for Livelihood Enrichment) is a five-year project from 2023 to 2028, implemented by Swisscontact Bangladesh. It aims to address the immediate needs of local communities in five districts in Bangladesh – Habiganj, Moulvibazar, Sylhet, Sunamganj, and Dhaka. The project has six main components: Education, Skills Development, Health, Cooperative Governance, Environment and Community Safety, and Technology Innovation.

The environment and community safety component of the SMILE Project is committed to ensuring the sustainable well-being of both our environment and the communities it supports. Aligned with our steadfast dedication to addressing environmental issues and enhancing community resilience, this component stands as the cornerstone of the project's endeavors. Through strategic partnerships with local communities, NGOs, INGOs, private and public organizations, the project seeks to execute a series of impactful interventions. These interventions not only contribute to environmental conservation and ecological balance but also empower communities to actively engage in the safeguarding of their natural surroundings. Project’s approach encompasses a range of key activities, including tree plantation campaigns, awareness-raising initiatives, nature-based solutions, and biodiversity preservation, all with the overarching goal of fostering a sustainable and resilient environment in the selected locations. This component epitomizes the project’s unwavering commitment to promoting environmental sustainability and community safety, with ultimate benefits extending to all stakeholders involved.

In alignment with our project goals, a key strategy focuses on enhancing the Solid Waste Management system within the Sylhet City Corporation (SCC).

With this backdrop, the SMILE project is now inviting proposals from prospective vendors for the procurement of large waste bins.

Place of delivery: To Office of the Chief Wate Management Officer, Sylhet City Corporation, Sylhet

The detailed ToR and the proposal outline can be found in the link below:

ToR for Procurement of “large waste bins” for Sylhet City Corporation’s clean city efforts. - (Click here)

Desired Criteria for Service Providers

  • Local manufacturer with a good reputation in the market.
  • At least two years of experience in manufacturing/supplying waste bins.
  • Implemented similar activities.
  • At least 02 (Two) years of experience.

All interested bidders should submit the following mandatory documents.

  • Company Profile
  • Company profile with registration document (an updated trade license)
  • Tax identification number (TIN certificate)
  • VAT registration number (BIN certificate)
  • Proof of last submitted return (PSR)
  • Bank account details (account name, account number, bank name, branch name, routing number)
  • The quoted price must be VAT included which will be deducted as sources as per govt rules.
  • VAT/TAX exemption certificate (if there any)
  • A signed statement testifying that all information contained within the proposal is correct and true.

Technical Proposal: Interested local manufacturers /firms should submit the technical proposal via email
“bd.procurement@swisscontact.org”.

For large files, please share the Google Drive or OneDrive link with access to everyone.

Financial Proposal: Interested local manufacturers /firms are required to submit a sealed envelope containing the hard copy of the financial proposal to the following address:

Sr. Officer - Procurement
Swisscontact Bangladesh
House 28, Road 43, Gulshan-2, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh

The subject line: “SMILE Project – Supply Waste Bins” must be mentioned on the envelope and e-mail.

Deadline for submission:  May 22, 2024, before 5:00 pm

The SMILE Project reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals without assigning any reason. Also reserves the right to select more than one service provider for the assignment.

Please note that if any application does not meet all the above eligibility criteria, the application will be disqualified without further evaluation.