Tenders Are Invited For Construction, Equipping And Community Management Of Wooden-Plank Boat For Water Hyacinth Control

Tenders are invited for Construction, Equipping and Community Management of Wooden-Plank Boat for Water Hyacinth Control. Location: kigali Deadline: Wednesday, 30/09/2026 15:00 BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE INADES-Formation Rwanda (IFR), under the project Integrated Community-Led Wetland Restoration and Climate-Resilient Livelihoods in the Rweru Landscape, invites qualified boat builders, carpenters, fabricators and/or registered companies to submit a quotation for the construction, equipping and commissioning of one wooden-plank boat for water hyacinth control. The boat will be used by trained community members and Producer Organizations-Cooperatives in Rweru Sector, Bugesera District, particularly around the wetlands and water bodies associated with Lakes Rweru and Gaharwa. The intervention aims to strengthen community capacity to remove water hyacinth, restore degraded wetland areas and ensure sustainable community management of the restoration equipment. The assignment shall therefore include construction of the boat, supply of equipment, testing, commissioning and practical training of community operators. OBJECTIVE OF THE PROCUREMENT The selected supplier/contractor will be responsible for: Constructing one durable wooden-plank boat suitable for inland-water and wetland conditions; Equipping the boat with an appropriate propulsion and steering system; Providing appropriate safety equipment; Providing basic maintenance tools and spare parts; Testing and commissioning the boat; Training selected community members in safe boat operation; water safety; water-hyacinth removal; routine maintenance; environmental safeguards; and Providing basic operating and maintenance instructions. DELIVERY, INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE The contractor shall propose a realistic delivery schedule. The complete assignment is expected to be completed within approximately 30 calendar days from contract signature/official commencement. Before acceptance, INADES-Formation Rwanda will verify: quality of construction; stability and watertightness; propulsion and steering; water-hyacinth collection functionality; safety equipment; successful practical testing; and completion of community training. The contractor shall correct, at its own cost, defects attributable to poor workmanship or failure to comply with the approved specifications. A minimum 12-month warranty shall be provided. SUBMISSION DEADLINE AND ADDRESS The duly signed and stamped bids must be submitted no later than 30 September 2026 at 2:30 PM (Rwanda time) through either of the following channels: Physical submission: INADES-Formation Rwanda Head Office Remera, Gasabo District Behind Remera Main Bus Park Approximately 1 km from Kigali International Airport Near Centre Christus Electronic submission: Email: [email protected] Bidders are responsible for ensuring that their bids are received by INADES-Formation Rwanda before the stated deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted or considered for evaluation. Bids will be opened in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend at INADES-Formation Rwanda head office on 30 September 2026 at 3:00 PM. Tender Link : https://www.jobinrwanda.com/job/terms-references-construction-equipping-and-community-management-wooden-plank-boat-water