Invitation to bid TOR#014 – Carpentry Bid for Cash for Work Project

1. Description

The project comprises three types of cash for work activities targeting 900 workers: food production activities, including the production and distribution of daily meals and preserves baskets to 500 vulnerable families in targeted neighborhoods; agricultural activities including urban farming, small-scale farming; and crafts activities.  Food production activities and Agriculture will run for 5 cycles, while the craft activities will run for 4 cycles.  Each cycle will start with a period of training, part of which will be technical, and will differ from one sub-activity to another, and part of which will be cross-cutting across all sub-activities, over two days. The latter part will include onboarding training on PSEA, code of conduct, non-violent communication, work ethics and well-being. Once training is complete, the workers will move on to the production phase.

Objective:

The objective of this bid is to contract a service provider who can facilitate, supervise, and implement carpentry activities by offering the necessary technical support, space, and human resources over a duration of 80 working days.

Scope of work:

The selected bidder will be responsible for providing the following services:

A. Technical and Logistical Support

• Develop and submit a booklet/catalogue of selected wooden items to be produced during the activity including:
  • Designs and dimensions
  • Estimated materials required (detailed Bills Of Quantities for the approved items)
  • Images or sketches for clarity

B. Venue & Equipment

• Provide access to a fully equipped carpentry workshop/factory for the full duration of 80 working days, ensuring:
  • Safe working conditions
  • Adequate tools and machinery
  • Sufficient space to host up to 14 cash workers

C. Human Resources

• Assign a professional carpentry trainer to:
  • Deliver technical training to cash workers on basic and advanced carpentry skills
  • Oversee production techniques and quality control
  • Ensure adherence to safety and project standards

D. Finishing Services

• Ensure the availability of a skilled worker responsible for:
  • Sanding and smoothing finished products
  • Painting and varnishing final wooden items
  • Ensuring clean and professional finishing of each item

Deliverables:

• A detailed booklet/catalogue of wooden items (PDF format)
• Functional carpentry space operational for 80 working days
• Presence of one trainer throughout the project
• Fully sanded and painted products meeting agreed quality standards
• Weekly progress and attendance reports

Eligibility Criteria

Bidders must:

• Be legally registered and authorized to provide such services
• Have a proven track record in carpentry training, workshop management, and production
• Demonstrate the availability of a workshop space and qualified personnel
• Commit to the deliverables outlined above

Submission Requirements

Interested bidders must submit:

• Company profile and legal registration documents -  أذاعة تجارية- شهادة تسجيل بوزارة المالية
• Technical and financial proposal (including detailed cost breakdown)
• Samples or visual references of similar wooden products
• Profiles/CVs of the proposed trainer
• Confirmation of workshop availability and location

Evaluation Criteria

• Technical capacity and relevance of experience (10%)
• Quality and completeness of the booklet (5%)
• Cost-effectiveness (50%)
• Qualifications of trainer (20%)
• Availability of suitable space and equipment (15%)