Tenders for Long Swamp sewer pipelines

By Ministry of Finance

(PRESS RELEASE) — The Government of the Virgin Islands request tenders for the installation of gravity pipelines, high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipelines and manholes in Long Swamp on Tortola.

The proposed scope of works providing all plant, labour, equipment and materials and performing all operations in connection with excavation works for trenches for laying and installation of gravity and HDPE pipelines; lifting, placing, sealing and benching of manholes; and the reinstatement of trenches and installation of concrete road base manholes in Long Swamp.

Procurement Coordinator, Mrs. Ishma Rhymer said eligible tenderers are required to provide delivery detailed work programme and method statement showing the order in which the various sections of works are to be executed, the rates of progress, as well as list of projects undertaken within the past five (5) years.

Mrs. Rhymer added that amongst other things, tenderers must also have a valid Trade Licence related to the provision of the required works and submit Certificates of Good Standing in respect of the Social Security and taxes, including Payroll and Income Tax, from VI Social Security Board, National Health Insurance and Inland Revenue.

Bid documents are available from Monday, 13th February, 2023 weekdays between 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Documents will be sent to bidders electronically upon request to procurement@gov.vg with the subject title “Long Swamp Sewer Mains Diversion, Long Swamp”.

A virtual pre-tender meeting via WebEx is scheduled for Thursday, 23rd February, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. The access code and password will be provided prior to the meeting. This will be followed by a site visit. All prospective tenderers are invited to attend.

Interested tenderers should submit one (1) original, three (3) copies and one (1) flash drive containing the bidder’s documents. The original bid should be placed in a sealed envelope and marked “ORIGINAL” and the additional copies placed in another sealed envelope and marked “COPIES”. Both envelopes should then be placed in an outer envelope and marked “Long Swamp Sewer Mains Diversion, Long Swamp” and addressed to:

The Chairman Central Tenders Board Ministry of Finance Procurement Unit RFG Place, 2nd Floor Road Town, Tortola Virgin Islands, VG1110

All tenders must be deposited in the Tender Box at the Ministry of Finance (Procurement Unit), RFG Place, 2nd Floor, Waterfront Drive, Road Town, Tortola, by the bearer not later than 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 14th March, 2023. Tenders will not be received after the Tender Box is closed.

Tenders will be opened on Tuesday, 14th March, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ministry of Finance Conference Room, RFG Building, 3rd Floor, Waterfront Drive, Road Town, Tortola. Tenderers are invited to witness the opening via WebEx. Tenderers will be provided with the access code and password prior to the opening of Tenders.

For more information, contact the Procurement Coordinator at (284) 468-4243/5921 or email procurement@gov.vg.