FPU.SF- 19.

IOM AFGHANISTAN

INVITATION TO SUBMIT EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

(Agricultural and Livestock Service Providers)
Date: 21.06.2020
Ref: N/A
Kabul, Afghanistan

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is an intergovernmental humanitarian

organization established in 1951 and is committed to the principle that humane and orderly
migration benefits both migrants and society.
In the framework of Reintegration and Development Assistance in Afghanistan (RADA) project,
IOM invites Expression of Interest (EOI) from the Agricultural and Livestock Service
Providers/companies to submit their EoI documents for the future livestock projects
which shall be implemented by IOM in the 8 provinces which are mentioned in this EoI.
The Expression of Interest shall contain information on the following a.) range of relevant
services offered, b.) qualification and experience of relevant professionals and technical
personnel currently maintained c.) track record and experience of the firm in similar
assignment including list of major clients served and d.) other relevant information.
The Expression of Interest shall be submitted in original and copy should be received by hand
to IOM with main office and below sub-offices addresses in provinces no later than 15 July
2020 at 02:00PM. Late applications will no longer be considered. The applications should be
addressed at attention of:
IOM Kabul Procurement Unit, Kabul Afghanistan

IOM Kabul Main Office Address:

House # 27, Street # 4, Ansari Square, Shahr-e-Naw,(Near to Blossom Hospital)

IOM Herat Sub-office Address:

UN Compound, Airport Road, Pul-e-Pashtoon, Gozara District, Herat Afghanistan.

IOM Kandahar Office Address:

IOM-UNAMA Joint compound KDH (Kabul Kandahar Highway, Opposite main gate of Aino Mina,
Close to Kandahar Radio TV station, District 5, Kandahar, Afghanistan).

IOM Nangarhar Office Address:

UN-HABITAT & IOM joint compound, House# 584, Zone/District # 2, Rahim-e-Ghamzada Street,
Jalalabad city, Afghanistan.
Note: companies who are locating in Kunar and Laghman should submit their EoI documents to
Nangarhar above address.

IOM Mazar Sub-office Address:

Toop Petrol Pump Street, Zabihullah Shaheed Square, District 5, Mazar-e-Sharif, Balkh, Afghanistan.
Note: companies who are locating in Baghlan should submit their EoI documents to Balkh sub-
office above address.

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On the basis of the above information, IOM shall draw up the shortlist of eligible
Agricultural and Livestock Service Providers. Only short-listed Companies will be invited
to participate in the tenders for the future livestock and related materials projects.

Interested Companies/service providers may obtain further information from IOM at the e-
mail address on [email protected] before 15 July 2020.

IOM reserves the right to accept or reject any Expression of Interest, and to annul the
selection process and reject all expression at any time, without thereby incurring any liability
to the affected Companies/Service Providers.

Very truly yours,

IOM Kabul Procurement Unit

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 In Afghanistan, IOM has been present since 1992, and works in close partnership with
national and local government institutions, non-governmental agencies, community
organizations and the donor community to address pressing and complex challenges in
migration management, to respond to the needs created by humanitarian emergencies in the
country and to ensure improved living conditions for vulnerable communities.
IOM Afghanistan, with financial support of the European Union, developed the Reintegration
and Development Assistance in Afghanistan (RADA) project to support sustainable
reintegration of returnees within their communities of return. RADA is implemented in eight
provinces of high return (Baghlan, Balkh, Herat, Kabul, Kandahar, Kunar, Laghman
and Nangarhar) with an integrated approach to the economic, social and psychosocial
aspects of reintegration at both the individual and community levels.

Within the RADA project, activities to foster economic reintegration at the community level
focus on strengthening livelihoods opportunities, increasing productivity and fostering local
economic development in line with local and provincial plans and priorities. It is in the
context of its activities at the community level, particularly the construction of basic and
productive infrastructure for agricultural and livestock activities, that IOM now invites
eligible parties to submit their Expression of Interest (EoI) for the provision of construction
services.
This document contains instructions on the preparation and submission of the Application
including Annex A: Bidder’s Information.
1.A detailed description must be provided on how the requirements specified in this
document match the capability, experience, knowledge and expertise of the Company/
Service Provider.
2.The Application must be submitted on one original and one copy and envelop must be
marked “Original” and “Copy” as appropriate. If there are any discrepancies between the
original and the copy the original governs. Both envelopes shall be placed in an outer
envelope and sealed. The outer envelope shall be labeled with the submission address,
reference number and name of the Company/Service Provider.
The Application must be submitted in the English language and in the format prescribed by
IOM. All required information must be provided, responding clearly and concisely to all the
points set out. Any application which does not fully and comprehensively address this
Request for Expression of Interest may be rejected.

1. The Application document should comprise of the following:

a. Cover Letter;
b. A copy of this Request for Expression of Interest duly signed on all pages by the
Company/Service Provider’s Authorized Representative; and
c. Duly Accomplished Annex A with All requested information.

1. Companies/Service Providers requiring any clarifications on the content of this document

may notify the IOM in writing at the following address:

House # 27, Street # 4, Ansari Square, Shahr-e-Naw,(Near to Blosoom Hospital) or on

[email protected].

IOM will respond to any request for clarification received on or before 14 July by
10:00AM.

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2. Applications or expression of interest documents shall be evaluated in accordance with
the following criteria:
a. Technical Capacity
b. Track Record and Experience, preferably with international organizations
c. Technical Expertise
d. Financial Strength

Only eligible and qualified Companies/service providers based on above shall be invited
to participate in the bidding/tender process.
3. Applications may be modified or withdrawn in writing, prior to the closing time specified
in this Request for EoI. Applications shall not be modified or withdrawn after the
deadline.
4. All information given in writing to or verbally shared with the Company in connection with
this Request for EoI is to be treated as strictly confidential. The Company shall not share or
invoke such information to any third party without the prior written approval of IOM. This
obligation shall continue after the procurement process has been completed whether or not
the Company is successful.
ANNEX A: BIDDERS INFORMATION
TABLE 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION
• Name of the Company
• Address
• Phone Number
• Fax Number
• Email Address
• Address of Other Offices in provinces, if any
• Name and Designation of the Contact Person
• Legal Status (Provide certified copies of Registration)
• Registration number
• Place of Registration (copy valid business license as a proof of private owned
company (registered with AISA, or another relevant department)
• Minimum 7 years of operations in Afghanistan
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in provision of livestock and agricultural services as
part of community development
• Applicant must have a registered office in the provincial capital when applying for
projects, as follows: Kabul – for Kabul province, Kandahar – for Kandahar province,
Jalalabad – for Nangarhar, Kunar, and Laghman provinces, Mazar-e-Shariff - for
Balkh and Baghlan provinces, Herat for Herat province.
• Minimum of total contract acted services in a value of USD 100,000 over past 4
years (2015-2018)
• Demonstrated experience of working with international organizations in at least one
the IOM RADA’s target provinces.
TABLE 2 – COMPANY EXPERIENCE IN LAST FOUR YEARS

• Starting Month/ Year

• Ending Month / Year
• Client
• Description of services
• Contract Amount
Remarks (Provide documentary evidence)
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TABLE 3 – SIMILAR EXPERIENCE IN LAST FOUR YEARS (Provide all the supporting
documents showing the experience)

• Year
• Client
• Description of works
• Contract Amount
• Remarks (Provide documentary evidence (*))

Please include copies of completion certificates issued by former clients and / or performance
appreciation / evaluation letters from former clients providing their contact details and
approval to contact them.

TABLE 4 – ONGOING COTRACTS (if any)

• Client
• Description of Contracts
• Location
• Amount
• % of Completion (Provide documentary evidence)

TABLE 5 - ADEQUACY OF WORKING CAPITAL

• Source of credit line (Own funds or Bank credit)

• Amount
• Remarks (Provide documentary evidence)

Please provide proof of financial competency and audited financial statements for the
last three financial years.

TABLE 6 – LIST OF PERMANENTLY EMPLOYED STAFF (CVs and experience in

community development projects are required)

• Name
• Designation Qualification
• No. of Years of Experience

Provide an organizational chart and detailed CVs for key management and technical
personnel in the Organization

TABLE 7 – ANY OTHER INFORMATION

In addition to the required information, Companies may provide brochures fact sheets and
other related documents

I, the undersigned, warrant that the information provided in this form is correct and, in the
event of changes, details will be provided as soon as possible:

______ __________________ ____________

Name/ Signature/ Date

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