Complementary Works for the Expansion of the Sewage Collection Network to Connect to the Zahle & Aitanit Wastewater Treatment Plants

Specific Procurement Notice Request for Bids Works (Two-envelope Bidding Process Without Prequalification) Country: Lebanon Employer : Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) Name of Project: Green Agri-Food Transformation for Economic Recovery (GATE) Contract Title: Complementary Works for the Expansion of the Sewage Collection Network to Connect to the Zahle & Aitanit Wastewater Treatment Plants Loan No.: 9576-LB RFB Reference No.: GC2W2c 1. The Republic of Lebanon has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Green Agri-Food Transformation for Economic Recovery (GATE) ; and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Complementary Works for the Expansion of the Sewage Collection Network to Connect to the Zahle & Aitanit Wastewater Treatment Plants. For this contract, the Borrower shall process the payments using the Direct Payment disbursement method, as defined in the World Bank’s Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing. 2. The Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) acting as an implementing agency for and on behalf of the Republic of Lebanon now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the execution of Complementary Works for the Expansion of the Sewage Collection Network to Connect to the Zahle & Aitanit Wastewater Treatment Plants ( The Works ) . The successful Bidder shall complete the works within 6 (six) months from the Commencement Date. 3. The works consist of the execution of the following parts: Part 1 Complementary Network to Zahle WWTP Pipeworks (lm) House Connection (Nb.) Zahle - El Ferzol Sewer Network 13,739 224 Saadnyael - Taalbaya Sewer Network 4,681 172 Quaa El Rim Sewer Network 948 24 Hezzerta Sewer Network 1,900 48 Sub-Total - 1 21,268 468 Part 2 Complementary Network to Aitanit WWTP Pipeworks (lm) House Connection (Nb.) Sewer Lines in Baaloul - Qaraoun 6,081 90 Sub-Total - 2 6,081 90 Complementary Networks to Zahle and Aitanit WWTPs Pipeworks (lm) House Connection (Nb.) Sub-Total - 1 (Zahle) 21,268 468 Sub-Total - 2 (Aitanit) 6,081 90 Total 27,349 558 In addition to the solarization of the Existing Pumping Station (PS-7) in Qaraoun, and the supply and installation of 120 kVA generator set. The proposed 27 km of additional sewer lines represent complementary extensions to the existing collection network recently constructed. These lines will be directly connected to the currently operational sewer infrastructure, ensuring continuity and full integration within the overall wastewater collection system. The completed network will enable the proper collection and conveyance of wastewater to the Zahle and Aitanit Wastewater Treatment Plants, thereby contributing to improved wastewater management and environmental protection in the Bekaa region. 4. Eligible Bidders (single entity or joint venture) shall meet the following summarized qualifying criteria (detailed in the bidding documents) in order to be qualified for award of the contra