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06GEORGETOWN295
2006-03-30 15:13:00
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Embassy Georgetown
Cable title:  

INVITATION FOR BIDS -AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Tags:  BEXP BTIO EAID EAGR GY 
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 GEORGETOWN 000295 

SIPDIS

SANTO DOMINGO FOR FCS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: BEXP BTIO EAID EAGR GY
SUBJECT: INVITATION FOR BIDS -AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT SERVICES
PROGRAM


Summary: The Government of Guyana (GOG) received financing from
the Inter-American Development Bank for the Agricultural Support
Services Program. The GOG intends to apply part of the proceeds
of this loan to eligible payments under the contract for the
construction of a pesticide and toxic chemicals laboratory. The
following is an invitation for bids advertised in the local
newspapers.

Begin Text:

INVITATION FOR BIDS
CO-OPERATIVE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA
INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
Ministry of Agriculture
Agricultural Support Services Programme

Date of the Invitation: March 26, 2006
Loan No: LO - 1558/SF-GY
Invitation for Bids N: ASSP/03/2006


UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 GEORGETOWN 000295

SIPDIS

SANTO DOMINGO FOR FCS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: BEXP BTIO EAID EAGR GY
SUBJECT: INVITATION FOR BIDS -AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT SERVICES
PROGRAM


Summary: The Government of Guyana (GOG) received financing from
the Inter-American Development Bank for the Agricultural Support
Services Program. The GOG intends to apply part of the proceeds
of this loan to eligible payments under the contract for the
construction of a pesticide and toxic chemicals laboratory. The
following is an invitation for bids advertised in the local
newspapers.

Begin Text:

INVITATION FOR BIDS
CO-OPERATIVE REPUBLIC OF GUYANA
INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
Ministry of Agriculture
Agricultural Support Services Programme

Date of the Invitation: March 26, 2006
Loan No: LO - 1558/SF-GY
Invitation for Bids N: ASSP/03/2006



1. This invitation for Bids follow the General Procurement
Notice for this project that appeared in the Development Business,
Issue No. 639 dated September 30, 2004.


2. The Co-operative Republic of Guyana has received financing
the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) toward the cost of the
Agricultural Support Services Programme (ASSP) and it intends to
apply part of the proceeds of this loan to payments under the
contract for the construction of a pesticide and toxic chemicals
laboratory.


3. Bidding is open to Bidders from eligible countries of the
IDB. The Government of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana
invites eligible contractors to submit bids for the execution of
the works.


4. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information
from the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and inspect
Bid documents at address 1 below from the date of publication of
this notice during normal working hours.


5. The Bid documents, in the English Language, may be purchased
by interested Bidders on the submission of a written application
to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture at address 1
below upon payment of a non-refundable fee of G$7,000. The method
of payment will be by bank certified cheque in the name of the
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture or in cash. The
documents could be sent by mail if requested. No liability will
be accepted for loss or late delivery.


6. At the time of bid submission the bid must be tendered in
writing in a plain sealed envelope. The sealing, marking and
identification of the bidding documents shall be in accordance
with the procedures stipulated in the Bid documents.


7. The Ministry of Agriculture will not be responsible for any
costs or expenses incurred by bidders in connection with the
preparation or delivery of the bids.


8. Bid documents must be deposited in the tender box located at
the National Board of Procurement and Tender Administration at
address 2 below on or before 9:00am on Tuesday, May 02, 2006.
Late Bids shall not be considered. It is not necessary to submit
bids in person as they may be sent by mail. Nevertheless, the
Ministry of Agriculture will not be responsible if these are not
received before the date and time indicated for reception.


9. The bids will be opened in a public act at the National Board
of Procurement and Tender Administration at address 2 below as
shortly as possible after 9:00am on Tuesday, May 02, 2006.


10. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security in the amount
of two percent of the bid price in Guyana dollars or an equivalent
amount in a freely convertible currency.


11. All Guyanese firms must submit with their bids, valid Guyana
Revenue Authority and National Insurance Schemes Certificates of
Compliance.


12. Address 1

Ministry of Agriculture
Regent and Vlissengen Roads
Georgetown
Guyana
South America
Phone: 592-227-5527
Fax: 592-227-3638
Fax: 592-225-9362
E-mail: assp@guyana.net.gy



Address 2
National Board of Procurement and Tender
Administration
Ministry of Finance
Main & Urquhart Streets
Georgetown
Guyana
South America
Phone: 592-227-2499

End Text.

13. Additional information may be obtained from Ms. Jillian
Duncan, Economic/Commercial Assistant, U.S. Embassy, Georgetown.
Ms. Duncan may be contacted by Tel: 592-225-4900~9 or Fax: 592-225-
8497, or Email: Rossjr@state.gov.
BULLEN