Complementary Works for the Expansion of the Sewage Collection Network to Connect to the Zahle & Aitanit Wastewater Treatment Plants

**Project:** Lebanon Green Agrifood Transformation for Economic Recovery (GATE)

Specific Procurement Notice

Request for Bids

Works

(Two-envelope Bidding Process Without Prequalification)

Country:                    Lebanon

Employer:                  Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR)

Name of Project:       Green Agri-Food Transformation for Economic Recovery (GATE)

Contract Title:           Complementary Works for the Expansion of the Sewage Collection Network to Connect to the Zahle & Aitanit Wastewater Treatment Plants

Loan No.:                   9576-LB

RFB Reference No.: GC2W2c

1. The Republic of Lebanon has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Green Agri-Food Transformation for Economic Recovery (GATE); and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Complementary Works for the Expansion of the Sewage Collection Network to Connect to the Zahle & Aitanit Wastewater Treatment Plants. For this contract, the Borrower shall process the payments using the Direct Payment disbursement method, as defined in the World Bank’s Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing.

2. The Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) acting as an implementing agency for and on behalf of the Republic of Lebanon now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the execution of Complementary Works for the Expansion of the Sewage Collection Network to Connect to the Zahle & Aitanit Wastewater Treatment Plants (The Works). The successful Bidder shall complete the works within 6 (six) months from the Commencement Date.

3. The works consist of the execution of the following parts:

Part 1 Complementary Network to Zahle WWTP	Pipeworks (lm)	House Connection (Nb.)
Zahle - El Ferzol Sewer Network	13,739	224
Saadnyael - Taalbaya Sewer Network	4,681	172
Quaa El Rim Sewer Network	948	24
Hezzerta Sewer Network	1,900	48
Sub-Total - 1	21,268	468

 

Part 2 Complementary Network to Aitanit WWTP	Pipeworks (lm)	House Connection (Nb.)
Sewer Lines in Baaloul - Qaraoun	6,081	90
Sub-Total - 2	6,081	90

 

Complementary Networks to Zahle and Aitanit WWTPs	Pipeworks (lm)	House Connection (Nb.)
Sub-Total - 1 (Zahle)	21,268	468
Sub-Total - 2 (Aitanit)	6,081	90
Total	27,349	558

In addition to the solarization of the Existing Pumping Station (PS-7) in Qaraoun, and the supply and installation of 120 kVA generator set.

The proposed 27 km of additional sewer lines represent complementary extensions to the existing collection network recently constructed. These lines will be directly connected to the currently operational sewer infrastructure, ensuring continuity and full integration within the overall wastewater collection system. The completed network will enable the proper collection and conveyance of wastewater to the Zahle and Aitanit Wastewater Treatment Plants, thereby contributing to improved wastewater management and environmental protection in the Bekaa region.

4. Eligible Bidders (single entity or joint venture) shall meet the following summarized qualifying criteria (detailed in the bidding documents) in order to be qualified for award of the contract:

-     Minimum average annual construction turnover of US$ Four Million (4 MUSD), calculated as total certified payments received for contracts in progress and/or completed within the last Ten years.

-     General experience under construction contracts of water or wastewater projects in the role of prime contractor, JV member, sub-contractor, or management contractor for at least the last Fifteen (15) years, starting 1st January 2011.

-     A minimum number of similar contracts specified below that have been satisfactorily and substantially completed as a prime contractor, joint venture member, management contractor or sub-contractor between 1st January 2011 and bid submission deadline: Two water or wastewater network contracts, with at least one wastewater network contract with a value of not less than Four Million US Dollars (4MUSD)

-     Bank certificate for access to liquid assets and/or evidence of access to or availability of credit facilities of not less than 2 MUSD (two million US Dollars), representing approximately three (3) months of the estimated construction cash flow requirements of the Contract.

-     Within the last Fifteen years, execution, during twelve consecutive months, of 40 km sewer lines including trenching, testing, and reinstatement of paved surfaces.

5. Bidding will be conducted through national competitive procurement using Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations.

6. Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation process set out in the bidding documents.

7. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the CDR and inspect the Bidding document during office hours (9:00 to 14:00 Beirut Local Time) at the address given below or may download from CDR website and inspect the Bidding Documents.

8. The bidding document in English may be purchased by interested eligible Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of Three Hundred US Dollars (300 US$). The method of payment will be in cash (300 US$), or bank transfer (banking details will be provided upon request) in favor of the Council for Development and Reconstruction. The Bidding Document shall be picked up from CDR Tenders Department at the address below, and could be sent via e-mail upon request and after receipt of the above-mentioned non-refundable fee excluding any additional transfer costs. A receipt is issued to the person purchasing the bidding document at the time of payment.

9. A Pre-Bid meeting (Physical Presence) will take place at the CDR premises on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 10 A.M Beirut Local Time, and a site visit conducted by the Employer will be organized.

10. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 12 o’clock, noon, Beirut Local Time on Monday, November 23, 2026. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. The outer Bid envelopes marked “ORIGINAL BID”, and the inner envelopes marked “TECHNICAL PART” will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend, at the address below at 12 o’clock, noon, Beirut Local Time on the specified Bid Submission Date. All envelopes marked “SECOND ENVELOPE: FINANCIAL PART” shall remain unopened and will be held in safe custody of the Employer until the second public Bid opening.

11. All Bids must be accompanied by a: (i) Bid Security of 100,000 USD (One Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) valid for 28 days beyond the bid validity period. Bids shall be valid for a period of 120 days after Bid opening date; and (ii) Local Labour Method Statement.

12. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document

13. The address (es) referred to above is (are):

Council for development and Reconstruction (CDR)

Tenders Department

Tallet El Serail, Beirut Central District

Beirut - Lebanon

Tel: +961-1 980 096

Fax: +961-1 981 252 / 981 253