Brief description of DUHAMIC-ADRI

DUHAMIC-ADRI is a Non-Governmental Organization legally recognized under Rwandan Law. The organization was founded in 1979 with the objective of assisting farmers in organizing themselves to combat constraints related to rural marginalization. Over the years, its operations have expanded from local and regional levels to the national level. The Constituent General Assembly of April 20, 1985, officially established DUHAMIC-ADRI as an NGO operating throughout Rwanda.

DUHAMIC-ADRI was legally recognized by Ministerial Order No. 943 of July 12, 1985. Its statutes were later modified and recognized by Ministerial Order No. 025/11 of March 21, 2005. The organization also fulfilled all requirements under Law No. 04/2012 of February 17, 2012, governing national non-governmental organizations and received a compliance certificate from the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) on June 17, 2013.

Vision: A rural world responsible for its self-socio-economic development.

Mission: Supporting integrated development through rural population initiatives aimed at self-development.

Objectives:

• Combating the marginalization of rural areas.
• Promoting and strengthening associations, cooperatives, and farmers' groups.
• Supporting rural development initiatives in various socio-economic sectors.

Introduction:

The Scottish Government (SG) was the first Government globally to commit funds specifically to climate justice, launching the Climate Justice Fund (CJF) in 2012, and ensuring that this fund not only supports communities in partner developing countries to become more resilient to climate change but does so in way that acknowledges, and tackles embedded inequalities.

Following an independent evaluation in 2021 of the Climate Justice Fund’s work, drawing on experiences of communities in Malawi, Zambia and Rwanda who have implemented or are supported by the Fund and stakeholder feedback on the Climate Justice Fund, the Scottish Government set a future approach for action on climate justice and prioritized targeting the funding to the people most vulnerable to climate change in the communities particularly women and youth and ensuring their participation is at the center of the Fund’s work which will be achieved through delivering against distinct pillars of climate justice. In March 2022, in line with this revised approach, the Scottish Government relaunched the CJF and a Supplier Event to provide details of this opportunity and answer questions on the program specification, procurement and tendering process was held. In May 2022, the Scottish Government advertised a competitive, open tender procedure for the Provision of Climate Just Communities in Malawi, Zambia and Rwanda but the invitation to tender was published on 7 September 2022.

In response to this invitation to tender, a consortium made of Trōcaire, the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF) and Christian Blind Mission (CBM) UK was constituted, with local partners including Rwanda Climate Change and Development Network (RCCDN), its member’s organizations (DUHAMIC-ADRI, DUTERIMBERE NGO) as well as the National Union of Disabilities Organization Rwanda (NUDOR). This Consortium submitted a tender on 18 November 2022 and on 11 July 2023, the Scottish Government awarded the CJC contract to the Consortium. The contract entered into force on 1 August 2023 and will run until March 2025, with the option to extend up until March 2026.

The purpose of the 3-year Scottish Government funded CJC Program is to implement effective climate justice interventions focusing on community voice and needs, prioritizing marginalized communities, women, and people with disabilities, and considering the Scottish Government’s pillars of climate justice. The CJC Program will be “of” and “for” the community: communities will be engaged in a participatory, culturally sensitive manner to identify climate-change-related needs (in their own terms) then design interventions (owned by them) to respond.

The Program will be implemented across 3 Districts (Gisagara, Karongi & Ngororero) and jointly in consortium with Trocaire (Principle Sub-Contractor) and local delivery partners including Rwanda Climate Change and Development Network (RCCDN), its member’s Organizations (DUHAMIC-ADRI, DUTERIMBERE NGO) as well as the National Union of Disabilities Organization Rwanda (NUDOR)

Rationale and objectives

The aim is to transform these houses into more comfortable, functional, and sustainable living spaces by addressing critical areas that were not covered in the initial phase.

Objectives for the Additional Works:

Enhance Comfort and Livability: The additional work aims to improve the quality of life for the residents by focusing on internal features such as paving, kitchen upgrades, hard plastering, and installing missing interior doors. These improvements will make the homes more comfortable and functional for the inhabitants.

Improve Aesthetic Appeal: Dark Geen painting, including the Dark Geen painting of outside doors, will improve the appearance of the homes, contributing to a better living environment and potentially raising the morale of the residents.

Ensure Long-Term Durability: The introduction of durable features like hard plastering and other finishing touches will help maintain the integrity of the retrofitted homes over time, contributing to their long-term sustainability and reducing the need for future repairs.

Pilot Program for Scaling Up: The implementation of additional works on 123 priority houses as a pilot program will allow DUHAMIC-ADRI to assess the feasibility, costs, and effectiveness of these interventions. The lessons learned from this pilot will guide the scaling up of these improvements to other retrofitted houses in future phases of the program.

Maximize Program Impact: By utilizing the program's gains for these enhancements, the project aims to maximize its impact by improving not only the structural integrity but also the quality of life for the residents, ensuring that the retrofitting efforts result in long-lasting positive changes.

In summary, additional work is essential for addressing the gaps left by the initial retrofitting efforts, aiming to create a more holistic and sustainable housing solution for the beneficiaries. The pilot phase will provide valuable insights and set the foundation for wider implementation.

Deliverables

The construction company will be expected to provide the following deliverables:

• Retrofitted houses with all additional work completed as detailed in the scope of work
• Detailed report indicating how the activities have been completed. The report must be approved by the DUHAMIC-ADRI authorized personnel.

 Required Documents for Submission

• A valid Certificate of Good Standing issued by RDB
• A valid RSSB clearance certificate 
• A valid Tax Clearance Certificate issued by RRA
• Proof of use of the Electronic Billing Machine (EBM) (An invoice submitted in the past or EBM usage certificate)
• A Site Visit Certificate to be issued by DUHAMIC-ADRI during the visit
• 3 certificates of good completion for similar work (construction or retrofitting)
• CV and degree of project leader (A0 in Civil Engineering)
• A commitment letter proving to complete the assignment in a period not exceeding 20 calendar days.
• Bid security (Muganza sector: 873,665 Rwf

All the above documents are mandatory; failure to submit any of them will result in automatic disqualification

Note: As the submission deadline for this tender has been extended to June 20, 2025, a site visit will not be required for bidders who have already visited the site. However, for those who have not yet conducted the site visit, it will take place on June 19, 2025, from 11:00 AM. 

• Prior to signing the contract, DUHAMIC-ADRI may request the successful bidder to provide a performance guarantee equivalent to 10% of the contract value. 

Find the full Tender information, requirements, and details by clicking the link provided HERE.

Women and persons with disabilities fulfilling required conditions and qualifications are encouraged to apply. 

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