REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS FOR BEE KEEPING EQUIPMENT

1.0  Introduction/brief background about the Project (abridged from the Project document)

The Government of the Republic of Zambia has received funds from the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) through the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) to implement the Ecosystem Conservation and Community Livelihood Enhancement Project (The Project) in North-Western Zambia. The project being executed by the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MGEE) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is aimed at addressing the drivers of deforestation, forest degradation and barriers to sustainable agriculture and management of forests and other natural resources.  The Project objective is to strengthen community-based sustainable management of forest landscapes and provide improved livelihood opportunities for targeted forest-dependent rural communities in Zambia’s North-West Province.

The Project is being implemented through three Components:

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Component 1: Developing the enabling regulatory and planning frameworks for community-based, sustainable forest management
Component 2: Promoting the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources in community-managed forests
Component 3: Enhancing the sustainability and productivity of agricultural practices in community-managed forests

2.0 Background

The project is implemented in three districts: Mwinilunga, Kalumbila, and Kasempa, with one project site identified in each district. The overall vision is to secure communal forests, natural resources, and the biodiverse landscape, ensuring meaningful participation and equitable benefits for local communities. The project follows a holistic approach to conservation and community development, addressing underlying drivers of ecosystem degradation and mitigating direct threats to resources and livelihoods.

In Mwinilunga District, the project site focuses on the north central portion of the West Lunga Complex, including West Lunga National Park, Musele Matebo GMA, Chibwika Ntambu GMA, and Lukwakwa GMA. The site covers approximately 50,000 hectares, part of the Chibwika Ntambu Game Management Area (GMA). It is a miombo woodland area abundant in non-timber forest products, and the local communities have a traditional heritage of honey production. The project site is located approximately 150 kilometers from Mwinilunga Central and can also be easily accessed from Kalumbila, around 100 kilometers from Kalumbila Trident Mine.

The Mwinilunga project site, with its miombo woodland ecosystems and rich non-timber forest products, provide valuable opportunities for conservation and sustainable utilization of natural resources. The project aims to leverage this community’s traditional expertise in honey production, among others, to enhance their livelihoods and contribute to the long-term ecological well-being of the region.

3.0 Solicitation Purpose and Criteria

The project has identified honey as a significant conservation-friendly, forest-based enterprise that can be effectively managed by the Community Forest Management Groups (CFMGs) in Ntambu, Mwinilunga district.  To enhance honey productivity in this site, the project seeks suppliers of key beekeeping equipment.

3.1 Quotation 1: Supply of Beekeeping Equipment

Specifications:

·       1250 Kenyan Top Bar Hives

·       Number of top bars: 22

·       Dimensions: 716mm long, 280mm high, 32mm wide

·       Top: Steel

·       2500 honey buckets

·       Capacity: 20 liters

·       Color: White

·       Food grade

3.2 Quotation 2: Supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Specifications:

·       125 beekeeper suits

·       Material: Polyester/Cotton (minimum 65%)

·       Detachable interchangeable hood

·       Long life veiling

·       Twin neck zips

·       2 Hive tool pockets

·       Color: White

·       125 pairs of footwear

·       Material: PVC

·       Height: 16″

·       Easy to clean

·       Odor resistant

·       Color: White/Black

·       Size range: 4 – 11

·       125 pairs of Beekeeper hand gloves

·       Material: Leather

·       Thickness: 0.8mm

·       Reinforcement around Thumb

·       Fingers Separately Cut and Stitched Professionally

·       Polyester Mesh Ventilated Cuff

·       Rubberized Cuffs Wrist

·       Jeans Stuff Upper Arm

·       Elasticized Upper Arm Closure

·       Sting Proof Cuff

Please provide us with quotations (either/both) for the above-mentioned items, inclusive of all applicable taxes and delivery charges to site (Ntambu, Mwinilunga), if any.

Note: The quotation should clearly indicate the unit price, total price, and any additional terms and conditions of the supply. The delivery timeline and payment terms should also be specified.

4.0 Submission of Quotations

Interested companies should submit their proposals in electronic format to the following address no later than June 23, 2023:

[Contact Address: Email: ethel.mudenda@tnc.org]

5.0 Contact Information

For any inquiries or clarification regarding this solicitation document, please contact:

Ethel Mudenda

Project Manager

Ecosystem Conservation and Community Livelihood Enhancement Project for Northwestern Zambia

The Nature Conservancy

377A Martin Luther king Road, Kabulonga

Lusaka

Email: ethel.mudenda@tnc.org

We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter.