Expression of Interest nb. 83465085 Fire escape stairs 18.9207.4-001.00 GIZ Beirut Office

GIZ works in 12 distinct projects and implement a wide range of development cooperation activities throughout Lebanon in the sectors of sustainable economic development, social participation and conflict transformation, education, and water. GIZ Lebanon partners with various stakeholders, such as the Lebanese government, local authorities, civil society, and the private sector. Our offices are located in Beirut and Tripoli, and we implement activities in all governorates in Lebanon.

GIZ Lebanon has a thoroughly developed system to maintain its’ security and always assess the situation to provide best secured working place to its’ employees.

GIZ intends to award a contract for construction works related to equipping GIZ building in Hazmieh with fire escape stairs.

The existing ground can be described as below:

• A building that approximately consists of 4 floors each of 475 m² and the 4th floor is of 365 m² with terrace and 2 underground parking.
• The building has a garden of approximately 100 m²
• The building is blocked from all its sides with big window glasses.

The scope of work includes:

1) Supply and install structural steel to Fire Escape Stair, including all necessary accessories

2) Supply and install internal structural steel to Fire Escape Stair, including all necessary accessories.

3) Supply and install appropriate lighting fixtures waterproof for the staircase, all networking, sockets and necessary connections at each floor.

Tender procedure from invitation to tender until signing of contract is expected to take place between May 2024 and June 2024. Shortlisted companies will be able to take part in this tender but only one company will be granted the award.

Construction work is expected to be performed and completed approximately within 1 to 2 months from signing of contract.

To qualify for consideration in the tender procedure, interested companies are required to submit the following information and documents for eligibility assessment:

1) Official letter expressing interest.

2) Company details including full company name, full address, phone and email.

3) Copy of company registration certificate.

4) Proof of membership at the Lebanese Contractors Syndicate under either one or

multiple categories:

a. “Special Buildings” ( المباني المتخصصة ) for projects in group 6 (less than 0.5 million

USD).

b. And/or “Special Buildings” ( المباني المتخصصة ) for projects in group 5 (between 0.5

to 1 million USD).

c. And/or “Buildings” ( المباني ) for projects in group 5 (between 0.3 to 1 million

USD).

(reference: http://www.lcsyndicate.com.lb/web/Qualifications.aspx?ID=5)

5) Company profile including number of employees (total permanent and total

temporary), their field of activity and qualifications.

6) References of works of similar nature, at least 3 projects with a minimum commission

value of 30,000 USD , such as fire escape stairs.

Please specify the total value of works if possible, and year(s) of implementation (performed within the last three (3) years) – please include pictures of these works.

7) Annual total turnover for each of the last three (3) years, with an average of around 60,000 USD.

8) Evidence of ownership of equipment and machinery necessary to execute the works or evidence of possibility to hire the same.

9) Experience with international organizations

10) Statement of commitment for ensuring dedication to the project timeline.

11) Filled questionnaire sent with this Expression of interest (please note that most information requested above are part of the questionnaire).

Please note that the company must meet all criteria mentioned in the Assessment Grid for checking the eligibility, to qualify for the shortlist.