EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

USAID Uganda Biodiversity for Resilience Activity

I. Background:

The goal of the USAID/Uganda Biodiversity for Resilience (B4R) Activity, implemented by RTI International, is to assist communities, the Government of Uganda (GOU), and the private sector to conserve and manage biodiversity in target ecosystems for lasting environmental and economic sustainability and increased community and household resilience. The USAID/Uganda B4R Activity will achieve this through three interrelated outcomes:

• Economic, financial, and social investments are linked to and incentivize conservation.
• Governance arrangements benefit biodiversity and enable communities to benefit from biodiversity.
• GOU strengthens its sustainable management of targeted protected areas and biodiversity adjacent to protected areas.

The Activity is being implemented by RTI International (www.rti.org), which is an organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multi-disciplinary research to improve the human condition. The USAID/Uganda B4R Activity to this effect is inviting interested eligible and competent firms and service providers via this Expression of Interest (EOI) to respond on their willingness to be shortlisted for the following services:

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CONSTRUCTION OF ONE (1) 500M LONG CANOPY WALK IN KALINZU CENTRAL FOREST RESERVE

Objectives of Assignment:

In close coordination with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and the National Forestry Association (NFA), the USAID/Uganda B4R Activity aims to promote ecotourism and enhance private sector engagement in the Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve. The USAID- funded Biodiversity For Resilience Activity (B4R) is seeking interested and available Construction Contractors with experience in suspended walkways and cable-stay bridges. The B4R Activity will be constructing a 500m long Canopy Walk in Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve (CFR), Uganda as part of an Eco-Tourism Visitor Centre.

Canopy Walk Details:

The Canopy Walk provides an elevated journey through the rich forest canopy of the Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve. The walk is 500m long, beginning at the ground level then raising up into the tree canopy, taking advantage of natural slopes in the forest and avoiding the need for tall ladders or sets of steps. The start and end points are at different locations and there are six platforms connected by five (5) spans totaling 500m.

 Refer to Annex I A & B https://www.rti.org/current-opportunities

Interested Firms should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform this technical assignment. The short- listing criteria will include:

a) Expression of Interest letter, detailing managerial and technical personnel, estimated timelines and scope of work.

b) Curriculum vitae must be enclosed for all proposed technical and managerial personnel, detailing credible and reputable experience. Provide CVs of the following individuals with expertise in cable-stay and/or pedestrian suspension bridges:

1. Project Manager
2. Structural Engineer

• Rigger Foreman (at least two [2])

Applicants must submit information about the firm, including but not limited to Name of Organization, description of organization, and contact information.

Licensed to perform construction in Uganda (if a Joint Venture, at least one member must be licensed to perform construction in Uganda)

Certificate of Incorporation

Certificate of tax clearance

g) Significant Experience in pedestrian elevated walkways or cable-stay bridge

construction.

Provide a minimum of one (1) and a maximum of four (4) examples of construction cable-stay or pedestrian suspension bridges complete in the last ten (10) years. If the projects listed were part of a Joint Venture or Partnership, please least all members of the Joint Venture. For each project, include at a minimum the following details:

• Size, scope and schedule
• Location
• Span lengths
• Material details
• Detailed description of the project (for Joint Ventures, please describe your company's specific role)

Include any experience with harvesting and curing wood for interior use and/or outdoor decking material

Shortlisted organizations will be required to submit evidence of current insurance policies. Insurance coverage must be provided by reputable international carriers. International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) certification strongly preferred for individuals named in the EOI.

Please include any recommendations and/or construction considerations to assure safe completion of the Canopy Walk. Please Indicate any considerations or concerns based on the provided designs in Attachment 1. (A & B)

Interested bidders must submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) to the undersigned no later than Monday, December 12, 2022, Time 4:00 PM US EST.

III. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

EOI must be in English and not exceed ten (10) pages (excluding cover page, executive summary, and annexes). Any EOI with more than 10 pages will not be considered for review and evaluation. Firms will be shortlisted using Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method. Expression of interest should be submitted via email to B4RPMU@rti.org

For submission emails, please format the subject line using the following: Name of Organization| EOI Response Canopy Walk