Provision of Hotel Services tender at IPA Rwanda

Background: IPA is a research and policy Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that discovers and promotes effective solutions to global poverty problems. IPA designs, rigorously evaluates, and refines these solutions and their applications together with researchers and local decision makers, ensuring evidence is used to improve the lives of the world’s poor. Since being founded in 2002, IPA has worked with over 400 leading academics to conduct over 500 evaluations in 51 countries.

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IPA Rwanda was established in 2013 and has multiple active projects spanning Education, Agriculture, Finance, and   Health.      IPA   Rwanda   predominantly   implements   randomized evaluations in collaboration with the academics, the Government of Rwanda and other development NGOs to evaluate the impact of new development concepts to help inform future government policy and development projects.  IPA Rwanda has restricted grant income of approximately 1.2- 1.4m USD per year.

Synopsis of the Request for Quotation

IPA Rwanda invites qualified vendors to submit quotations for provision of hotel service as follows:

RFQ No.

RFQ No. 006/17/07/2023/HS

Issue Date

July 17, 2023

Title

Provision of Hotel Services

Issuing Office

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), Rwanda

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www.poverty-action.org 

Deadline for Receipt of Questions

July 23, 2023

Point of Contact for Questions

iparwandaprocurement@poverty-action.org

Deadline for Receipt of Quotes.

July 26, 2023, at 5PM

Submission Address

RWA_proposals@poverty-action.org

Anticipated Award Type

A firm-fixed-price contract

Issuance of this RFQ in no way obligates IPA to award a subcontract or purchase order and Bidders will not be reimbursed for any costs associated with the preparation of their quote.

Basis for Award

An award will be made to the responsible bidder whose bid is responsive to the terms of the RFQ and is most advantageous to IPA considering price or/and other factors included in the RFQ. To be considered for award, bidders must meet the requirements identified in Section 4, “Determination of Responsibility”. No discussions or negotiations are permitted with bidders, and therefore bidders shall submit their best and final price.  

Request for Quotation

General Instructions to Bidders

  • Quotes must be received by July 26, 2023, at 5PM. Late offers will be rejected except under extraordinary circumstances at IPA’s discretion.
  • Bidders shall submit quotes electronically via RWA_proposals@poverty-action.org
  • Bidders shall sign and date their quotation.
  • Bidders shall complete Attachment 1: Price Schedule template. Value Added Tax (VAT) shall be included in the proposed price.

Questions Regarding the RFQ

Each Bidder is responsible for reading very carefully and understanding fully the terms and conditions of this RFQ. All communications regarding this solicitation are to be made solely through the Issuing Office and must be submitted in writing to the Issuing Office no later than the date specified above. All questions received will be compiled and answered in writing and distributed to all interested Bidders. 

Technical Specifications and requirements for Technical Acceptability

  1. The list of services required is provided in Attachment: 1: Price Schedule.

Determination of Responsibility

IPA will not enter into any type of agreement with a vendor prior to ensuring the service provider responsibility. When assessing a vendor’s responsibility, the following factors are taken into consideration:

  1. Present a company profile showing your Hotel Rating (Stars).
  2. Provide copies of the business registration certificate issued by authorized Rwandan government institution
  3. A certificate of non-receivable or receivable from the Rwandan Revenue Office (RRA) notified / online in color or original valid
  4. A certificate of non-royalty or royalty towards the “Rwanda Social Security Board RSSB” notified or original valid
  5. At least 3 past performance certificates from government institutions or international NGO

Compliance with Terms and Conditions

Bidder shall be aware of the general terms and conditions for an award resulting from this RFQ. The selected Bidder shall comply with all Representations and Certifications of Compliance listed in Attachment Terms and Conditions.

Procurement Ethics

By submitting an RFQ, Bidders certify that they have not/will not attempt to bribe or make any payments to IPA employees in return for preference, nor have any payments with Terrorists, or groups supporting Terrorists, been attempted. Any such practice constitutes an unethical, illegal, and corrupt practice and either the Bidders or the IPA staff may report violations to the Toll-Free Ethics and Compliance Anonymous Hotline at +1 844 837 5445.

Attachment 1: Price Schedule              

1

Accommodations

Unity Price (VAT Inclusive)

1.1.

standard single rooms

 

1.2.

superior single rooms

 

1.3

standard double rooms

 

1.4

superior double rooms

 

2

Conference facilities

Unity Price (VAT Inclusive)

2.1

 Full day conference package (meeting room, 2 coffee breaks per day, open buffet lunch, flip charts and Marker, pens & notepads, 2 bottled water, Audio visual equipment (Sound mixer, microphones, speakers, projector, screen projector …)

 

2.2.

Video shooting and streaming

 

3

Appartements

Monthly price

3.1

Full furnished appartement with

  • Framed artwork
  • Pre-hung wall hangings
  • Bed pillows
  • Bedding and linens
  • Throw pillows.
  • Blankets
  • High-speed wifi
  • TV
  • Kitchen appliances
  • Dishware
  • Soft bath towels
  • Quality hand towels
  • Toiletries
  • House keeping Services

Total

 

Price schedule: The above price will revised after one year

We, the undersigned, provide the attached quote in accordance RFQ # _______ dated _________Our attached quote is for the total price of _____________________ (figure and in words)

I certify a validity period of ___days for the prices provided in the attached Price Schedule/Bill of Quantities. Our quote shall be binding upon us subject to the modifications.

We understand that IPA is not bound to accept any quotes it receives.

Authorized Signature:

Name and Title of Signatory:

Name of Firm:

Address:

Telephone:

Email:

Company Seal/Stamp:

Attachment 2: Terms and Conditions

  1. The Request for Quotes is not and shall not be considered an offer by IPA.
  2. All responses must be received on or before the date and time indicated on the RFQ. All late responses will be rejected.
  3. All unresponsive quotes will be rejected.
  4. All quotes will be considered binding offers. Prices quoted must be valid for entire period provided by respondent.
  5. All procurement will be subject to IPA contractual terms and conditions and contingent on the availability of donor funding.
  6. IPA reserves the right to accept or reject any quotation or cancel the procurement process at any time, without assigning any reason, and shall have no liability to any vendors submitting quotations for such rejection or cancellation of the procurement.
  7. IPA reserves the right to accept all or part of the quotation when awarding the purchase order/contract.
  8. All information provided by IPA in this RFQ is offered in good faith. Individual items are subject to change at any time and all bidders will be provided with notification of any changes. IPA is not responsible or liable for any use of the information submitted by bidders or for any claims asserted therefrom.
  9. IPA reserves the right to require any bidder to enter into a non-disclosure agreement.
  10. The bidders are solely obligated to pay for all costs, of any kind whatsoever, which may be incurred by bidder or any third parties, in connection with the Response.
  11. All Responses and supporting documentation shall become the property of IPA, subject to claims of confidentiality in respect of the Response and supporting documentation, which have been clearly marked confidential by the bidder.

Attachment 3: Detailed Technical Specifications

#

Hotel Name

Obligatory/Desirable

1

Hotel Rating: Luxury, Good commercial, Other

yes

2

Hotel location

 

Walking distance from IPA Office

Wherever in Rwanda territories

 

Driving distance from IPA Office

Any Distance

3

Hotel Security (acceptable, unacceptable)

 

Availability of emergency exits

yes

 

Exit & Safety equipment signs

yes

 

Fire & Panic alarm system

yes

 

Smoke detection system in each room and other premises (lobby, hallways, dining area, kitchen, parking lots, etc)

yes

 

Fire extinguishers on each floor and in public areas

yes

 

Fire escape ladders and stairs

yes

 

Availability of safety boxes in all rooms

yes

 

Availability of sufficient Security Guards on duty 24 hours

yes

 

First Aid Kits

yes

4

Hotel Staff

 

Reception opened, accessible by phone 24 hours from inside and outside

yes

 

Bilingual staff (Kinyarwanda/English)

yes

Systematic complaint management system

yes

5

Standard single room quality and facilities

 

Availability of individual WC/bathroom facilities

yes

 

Room cleaning frequency (min 1 time per day)

yes

 

Telephone availability (local and international calls)

yes

 

Dressing mirror, place to put the luggage/suitcase

yes

 

Wired or wireless Internet access in the room

yes

Mirror and place for luggage (suitcases)

yes

6

Hotel Facilities

 

Outside look of a hotel (building, adjacent territory)

yes

 

Inside look of a hotel (interior, cleanness) (+ or -)

yes

 

Breakfast buffet or breakfast menu card via room service

No

 

Parking area

yes

 

Airport transfer availability

No

 

Lobby with seats and beverage service

yes

Wireless Internet access in public areas (lobby, hallways, dining area, etc.)

yes

 

Conference Facilities

 

Conference rooms (equipment, cleanness, temperature)

yes

 

Wireless Internet connection in Conference rooms (availability, speed)

yes

 

Arrangement of coffee-breaks

yes

Done at Kigali on July 17, 2023

IPA Rwanda

Job Info
Job Category: Tenders in Rwanda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, July 26 2023
Duty Station: Kigali
Posted: 18-07-2023
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 18-07-2023
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 18-07-2066
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