Public Call for Tender nb. 83452983 Framework Agreement Transportation Service Providers 18.9207.4-001.00 GIZ office Beirut

General information

As a service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work, GIZ is dedicated to shaping a future worth living around the world. GIZ has over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas, including economic development and employment promotion, energy and the environment, and peace and security. The diverse expertise of our federal enterprise is in demand around the globe – from the German Government, European Union institutions, the United Nations, the private sector, and governments of other countries. GIZ works with businesses, civil society actors and research institutions, fostering successful interaction between development policy and other policy fields and areas of activity. GIZ’s main commissioning party is the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

Together with our partners in national governments worldwide and cooperation partners from the worlds of business, research and civil society, we work flexibly to deliver effective solutions that offer people better prospects and sustainably improve their living conditions.

Since opening its office in Beirut, GIZ has been supporting the German-Lebanese development cooperation. With the overall aim of sustaining the country’s stability, promoting its economic growth and improving the living conditions of the population in Lebanon, GIZ works in the areas of education, water, sustainable economic development, and social participation and conflict transformation. GIZ coordinates closely with the Lebanese Government to implement its projects in alignment with national policies. In Lebanon, our main commission party is BMZ with substantial co-funding from the European Union.

GIZ Office Beirut requires the services of a reputable, well established, and reliable transportation offering firm that provides vehicles and drivers with requisite experience, education and other resources to provide transportation services to GIZ, as and when required (on call basis) that are reachable at all times for making taxi bookings.

The project areas mainly include but are not limited to Beirut and North Lebanon. The project will also include the provision of services in other areas of Lebanon (i.e. South Lebanon, Bekaa ..etc.)

Tasks to be performed by the contractor.

The transportation service provider herein after referred to as the “company” is responsible for providing the following services:24/7 availability for transportation services throughout the Lebanese territories upon prior booking.

• Ensuring prompt and reliable pick-up and drop-off services.
• Vehicles that are always well-maintained and clean.
• Professional drivers that are courteous and well-trained in customer service.
• A number of model cars ranging from a 4-seater to a 24-seater buss.

Vehicles:

The vehicles provided to GIZ must acquire the following criteria:

• The vehicles must be in excellent condition and not older than 2015 model.
• The Vehicles must be equipped with air conditioning system and anti-lock braking system (ABS).
• The need of the vehicles may range from regular,1-3 passenger car “regular car”, 7 seater,H1 “mini bus” to 20-30 passenger bus.
• The complete toolkit should be available including but not limited to (Tool Box, High Visibility Vest, Warning Triangle, Car Jack, Fire Extinguisher, Wheel Brace, First Aid Kit, Emergency Blanket, Flashlight and batteries, Jumper Cable and Gloves, vehicle tow cable and mobile phone holder).
• All vehicles must be comprehensively insured and have a third-party insurance.

Should GIZ demand a vehicle is replaced at any given time, the contractor shall do so within 2 days.

All maintenance cost, fuel, lubricant, and or any other consumable costs related to the vehicles will have to be covered by the company.

Safety Measures:

• The company must adhere to all safety regulations and standards set by the Lebanese government.
• The company should provide proof of insurance coverage for the vehicle and passengers.
• Seatbelts must be always equipped and functional.
• The company shall be responsible for the security of the passengers, driver, vehicle or any items coming along with the vehicle. GIZ will not be responsible for any loss whatsoever due to security risks, negligence of driver or otherwise.

Compliance with Local Laws:

• The company must comply with all local regulations and laws related to transportation services.
• The company must possess all necessary permits and licenses required to operate as a company in Lebanon.
• The company must be registered with tax authorities and must provide vehicles that do not have any tax related obligations which have passed the mechanical checks as per the Lebanese law and regulation.