Call for Prequalification/ Expression of Interest for the Qualification of Contractors for Civil, Structure, Decoration, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering Works in Somaliland for the Year 2023-2024

PREQUALIFICATION: PREQ-DRE-2023-2024

Call for Prequalification/ Expression of Interest for the Qualification of Contractors for Civil, Structure, Decoration, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering Works in Somaliland for the Year 2023-2024

BACKGROUND

DAHABSHIIL REAL ESTATE (DRE) is subsidiary of Dahabshiil Group, the fastest growing business in the region with interests in finance, banking, telecommunications, real estate, automobile, energy, and power sectors among others.

DAHABSHIIL REAL ESTATE (DRE) seeks to prequalify competent contractors who can carry out work in the categories of; Civil, Structures, Decoration, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing engineering.

The prequalified contractors shall be eligible to receive request for bids/proposals based on their category of prequalification and geographical coverage.

ELIGIBILITY:

CATEGORY: Civil, Structures, Mechanical, Decoration, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering-

The pre-qualification is open to all national contractors who are eligible to undertake contractual work under relevant Somaliland regulations and institutions. The prequalification criteria for each of the categories are as follows:

1.       Company Profile must be submitted highlighting:

•       CVs of key staff underlining qualification and experience of key site management and technical personnel,

•       History of company and number of years in business,

•       Experience in works of a similar nature, size and value for projects in the last 3 years,

•       Details of work under way or contractually committed,

•       Number of employees (full and part-time), - 40%

2.       Demonstrate experience as prime Contractor in the construction with at least 3 (three) Works Contracts of a similar nature and complexity as described above in the last five (5) years. (Attach copies of project completion certificates or relevant evidence) - 20%

3.       Submit proposals of essential construction equipment with evidence of same (own, lease, hire, etc.) -  20%

4.       Submit summary or key resource persons indicating their academic qualification, skills and experience. (Must include, Project Manager who should be a Civil Engineer (with at least 3 years’ experience in similar works or has a Diploma in structural Engineering with at least 5 years’ relevant experience). - 20%

Mandatory Statutory Documents:

All applicants must submit all the following mandatory documents as an attachment to the prequalification application form.

1.       Copy of certificate of incorporation/registration/Tax certifications.

2.       Cover letter (Attached to this document)

3.       Company Profile detailing company structure, technical and financial capacity, technical equipment. CVs and qualifications of key staff and the operational scope of the company.

4.       Financial statement / Balance sheets for the last three years highlighting firms present cash flows, annual turnover and letters of credit where applicable.

5.       Must submit a final letter of completion for projects undertaken in the last 2 years on similar contracts.

6.       At least 3 letters of reference from most recently commented works related to the works category being applied.

All applications must be submitted either physically to Dahabshiil Group Office or via email.

In case of submitting by email, submit all applicable attachments to [email protected] by October 31, 2023, 5:00 PM, local time Somaliland. In case of submitting the documents as hardcopy, sealed copies shall be delivered to Dahabshiil Group Office, 2nd Floor, Dahabshiil Headquarters, Main Road 1, 26 June District, Hargeisa, Somaliland by October 31, 2023, 5:00 PM

Issuance of this request for prequalification in no way obligates Dahabshiil Real Estate (DRE) to prequalify or award a subcontract. Applicants will not be reimbursed for any costs associated with their application for prequalification.