Farmers Development Organization (FDO), supported by the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), is implementing the “Restoring Social Services and Climate Resilience Project” in District Multan, Punjab. As part of this initiative, FDO is inviting sealed quotations from qualified suppliers for the installation of a Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant integrated with a solar power system at Basti Jalalabad, Multan. This procurement aims to enhance access to clean water through sustainable energy solutions, contributing to improved social services and climate resilience in the region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Submit bids in sealed envelopes following the single-stage, single-envelope procurement procedure.
- Ensure bid amounts are clearly stated in both numbers and words; in case of discrepancies, the amount in words will prevail.
- Specify the validity period of the bid in days; be prepared to extend this period upon request by FDO, not exceeding the original validity duration.
- Provide samples or allow access to nominated FDO personnel for inspection and evaluation at designated locations.
- Deliver all items within 15 days following the signing of the contract or purchase order.
- Adhere strictly to ethical bidding practices; any involvement in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, or coercive behavior will result in bid rejection and permanent blacklisting.
- Accept that FDO reserves the right to re-bid if submitted bids do not meet project requirements.
- Understand that delayed deliveries beyond the stipulated period will incur a penalty of 0.1% of the contract value per day, with contracts subject to cancellation if delays exceed 15 days.
- Submit bids written exclusively in English without any overwriting.
- Price quotations must be in Pakistani Rupees (PKR) and inclusive of all applicable taxes, duties, transportation, loading/unloading, and other related costs up to the delivery point.
- Recognize that contract awards will be based on the highest evaluation score according to the defined criteria.
Required Qualifications:
- Demonstrated relevant experience within the last six months, supported by a valid NTN (National Tax Number) and PEC (Pakistan Engineering Council) registration.
- Submission of the last six months’ bank statements to verify financial stability.
- Ability to provide samples or grant access for evaluation purposes.
- Commitment to ethical business practices and compliance with all bidding instructions.
Selection Criteria:
- Profile evaluation including recent experience, financial documentation, and registration credentials will account for 20% of the total score.
- Cost competitiveness will weigh heavily, comprising 60% of the evaluation.
- Sample evaluation will contribute 20% toward the final decision.
Additional Information:
Bidders have the right to appeal decisions made by the bid evaluation committee. Appeals must be submitted in writing and addressed to the Head of Program at FDO. In cases where the successful bidder fails to meet the specified requirements, FDO reserves the right to consider subsequent bidders, with the original bidder’s bid guarantee subject to forfeiture.
This opportunity is ideal for suppliers capable of delivering high-quality RO and solar system installations within a strict timeframe, while adhering to transparent and fair procurement standards. The project supports sustainable development goals by combining clean water access with renewable energy solutions in a vulnerable community.