INVITATION FOR TENDER

PROCURING ENTITY: RADISSON HOTEL & KIGALI CONVENTION CENTER LTD

INVITATION DATE: 5^th May 2025

RFQ NO:RHKCC/008/2025

RFQ NAME: Supply of Fruits and Vegetables (Re-advertisement)

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: 15^th May 2025

PERIOD OF SERVICES: N/A

Radisson Blu & Kigali Convention Center Ltd (KCC) wishes to invite all interested and qualified bidders to submit their best proposals for Supply of Fruits and Vegetables according to the Scope of Work (SoW) detailed below.

BACKGROUND

The Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Center in Kigali is just 5 kilometers from the bustling city center and Kigali International Airport (KGL). Our contemporary hotel is situated in an office park with Kigali Convention Center. Our Kigali hotel's 291 rooms and suites offer private balconies and free high-speed Wi-Fi. 2 on-site restaurants, including one with all-day dining, serve up continental and Rwandan favorites as well as the Super Breakfast Buffet. For a light bite or a relaxing nightcap, visit the Lounge Bar. The hotel also offers fitness center and outdoor swimming pool and 650 parking bays.

The Kigali Convention Centre (KCC) is adjacent to the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre. KCC has a net floor area of 32,200 square meters, and the building contains facilities for business, leisure and events. Our meeting rooms are fully equipped with the latest technology and AV equipment for a successful event. There is a total of 18 versatile meeting spaces, including a state-of-the-art auditorium that can hold up to 2,600 guests for weddings or professional business meetings.

SCOPE OF WORK

Supply of Fruits and Vegetables:

• Supply of fresh, cleaned and high-quality Fruits and Vegetables to Radisson Blu & Kigali Convention Center Ltd (KCC),
• To deliver the fruits and vegetable in clean and sanitized crates/food-safe materials,
• Comply with food chain standards to ensure freshness and safety,
• All the products should be within safe period of expiry period (Minimum shelf life 3-5 days)
• Cold Rooms must be well maintained and calibrated (Valid Certificates),
• Washing stations shall be in good conditions and follow HACCP standards and weighing scales should be up to standard with calibration valid certificates
• Must be certified HACCP or ISO 22000
• Produce MUST be transported in temperature-controlled vehicles ONLY

Bid’ Requirements:

All bids must comply with the below requirements:

• Must meet the required Terms and Conditions for the tender/bid.
• PRICES SHALL REMAIN VALID AND UNCHANGED FOR MIN. 4-6 MONTHS (ANY PRICE CHANGES DUE TO SEASONAL REASONS OR MARKET FACTORS, YOU SHALL COMMUNICATE IT THE EARLIEST FOR APPROVAL)
• Payment terms: 45 days from invoice reception

Bidding Instructions

• Contact details: requests for clarification and bids must be submitted in writing only to: kigali@radissonblu.com
• Language: only bids submitted in English will be accepted
• Currency:All bids must be in RWF
• Bid Validity:120 days
• Deadlines(submissions received after these dates will not be considered):

Final bids must be submitted before 10:30 AM on 15^th May 2025

• Awarding of contract:The most competitive bids will be shortlisted, and the respective suppliers will be invited to defend their proposals. Unsuccessful bidders will be informed of the outcome

Bid documents

Your bid must include the following documents:

1. Company Certificate of Incorporation or Chamber of Commerce registration
2. Valid tax certificate from relevant local authority (not older than 6 months from the submission of this tender) demonstrating you comply with your tax obligations
3. Corporate Income tax (CIT) assessments year 2020-21,2022-23-24
4. Valid Social Security certificate (RSSB)
5. Valid Certificate of non-bankruptcy delivered by RDB (MANDATORY)
6. Valid HACCP or ISO Certificate (MANDATORY)
7. List of current clients
8. Valid premises License to operate as Fruits and Vegetables supplier (Rwanda FDA- MANDATORY)
9. Valid, calibrated and good condition cold rooms (RSB Certificates)
10. Proof of ownership of Refrigerated trucks and their valid yellow card,
11. List of trained and certified HACCP staffs (Food Safety Manager MUST be HACCP Certified), - (MANDATORY)
12. The financial offer which indicates the detailed price structure is required.
13. At least three (3) references of similar service provision to 4-5 Star Hotels (Supply of fruits and vegetables) in the past 5 years. This should be proven by good performance certificate (Certified).

Please note the bid documents must be in PDF format, signed & stamped and should not exceed 15 mb in size to avoid rejection by our email server. If the size of the documents exceeds 15 mb can be submitted physically to Radisson Hotel & KCC reception.

Price Schedule

Refer to attached document with list of fruits and vegetables for prices.

Bid Evaluation Criteria

Bids will be evaluated as follows:

DETAILED EVALUATION AND QUALIFICATION CRITERIA

• This section contains the criteria that the Employer shall use to evaluate tender and qualify tenderers. No other factors, methods or criteria shall be used other than specified in this tender document. The Tenderer shall provide all the information requested.

• The Procuring Entity shall use the criteria and methodologies listed in this Section to evaluate tenders and arrive at the Lowest Evaluated Tender. The tender that (a) meets the qualification criteria, (b) has been determined to be substantially responsive to the Tender Documents, and(c) is determined to have the Lowest Evaluated Tender price shall be selected for award of contract.

• The Procuring Entity will start by examining all tenders to ensure they meet in all respects the eligibility criteria and other mandatory requirements in the bid document, and that the tender is complete in all aspects in meeting the requirements provided for in the preliminary evaluation criteria outlined below. Tenders that do not pass the Preliminary Examination will be considered non- responsive and will not be considered further.

STAGE ONE: PRELIMINARY EVALUATION CRITERIA (MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS)

NOTE: AT THIS STAGE, THE TENDERER’S SUBMISSION WILL EITHER BE RESPONSIVE OR NONRESPONSIVE. THE NON-RESPONSIVE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ELIMINATED FROM THE ENTIRE EVALUATION PROCESS AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER.

STAGE TWO - TECHNICAL EVALUATION

NOTE: Pass mark for technical evaluation is 70%. The bidder who attains 70% and above in the Technical Evaluation shall proceed to financial evaluation and post qualification checks.

Financial Evaluation

The financial evaluation shall be undertaken for bidders meeting the preliminary and technical requirements. Price schedule Must be fully filled, signed and stamped.

Terms and Conditions

• Bids should be valid for at least 120 days from the final submission
• All bids will be treated strictly
• All suppliers are expected to adhere to the Radisson Blu & KCC ltd Supplier Code of Conduct
• The tender award is non-exclusive. Radisson Blu & KCC Ltd reserves the right to award service agreement to multiple
• Radisson Blu & KCC Ltd reserves the right to cancel the
• Radisson Blu & KCC Ltd is not liable to disclose an explanation related to the outcome of the
• Radisson Blu & KCC Ltd reserves the right to ask suppliers of proof of financial capabilities.
• Radisson Blu & KCC Ltd reserves the right to disqualify a service provider or cancel any subsequent contracts should it be found that information disclosed was factually inaccurate and/or that a misrepresentation of facts may have occurred.