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The document is a response to bid clarification queries for an RFP to establish ethanol micro-distilleries in three regions of Ethiopia. It extends the bid submission deadline to October 6th and changes the bid opening date to October 7th in response to a request. It also provides clarification on the use of a thermic fluid heater and confirms that the ethanol generator is only intended for emergency use. Bidders are asked to acknowledge receipt of the clarification letter.

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Clarification Response PDF

The document is a response to bid clarification queries for an RFP to establish ethanol micro-distilleries in three regions of Ethiopia. It extends the bid submission deadline to October 6th and changes the bid opening date to October 7th in response to a request. It also provides clarification on the use of a thermic fluid heater and confirms that the ethanol generator is only intended for emergency use. Bidders are asked to acknowledge receipt of the clarification letter.

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RESPONSE TO BID CLARIFICATION QUERIES

Procurement Reference No RFP/2014/17

Establishment of Ethanol Micro-Distilleries in


Subject of Procurement Three Regions of Ethiopia (Amhara, Oromya and
Gambela)

October 6, 2014 by CoB i.e., @ 5:30 PM in the


Submission Deadline evening (UTC+03:00) Addis Ababa/Nairobi Time
Zone

With reference to the above Tender process we wish to respond to the following points of queries
as received from bidders:

No Query Received Response

1 We would like to highlight that time given for - Bid Submission Deadline has been
submission of offer is very less. This tender extended to October 6, 2014
was posted on your website on 09.09.2014
and due date of the tender has been kept as
29.09.2014 which is very short. As we have
to design the plant as per your tender
requirement which is taking time. To enable
us to submit technical sound offer, we request
you extend the due date of the tender up to
06.10.2014.
2 Point no 4 : - In principle, thermic fluid heater can
also work so far as it is biomass fired.
You have asked for a biomass fired water If this option is considered:
Boiler. Could I suggest you to use Thermic a) Since it requires a circulation
Fluid Heater? In this system the Thermic pump, expansion tank and deaerator
Fluid shall be heated unto 150 Deg. system, the system must be complete
Centigrade and circulated in the Re boilers and all components including valves
which are used to heat the wash. No DM and control mechanisms must
water is required in the system and the system comply with standards.
runs very steady Characteristics of fluid, test kits, etc.
must be provided as well.
b) The fluids that are commonly used
are highly flammable and there can
be safety issues when operated by
unqualified personnel. The system
must address safety issues.
c) In case of electric power failure,
which is highly probable, thermic oil
RESPONSE TO BID CLARIFICATION QUERIES

inside boiler may be overheated and


undergo cracking, since the stand-by
generator may not come into action
immediately.
- This will eventually decrease the
performance unless proper checking
mechanisms are in place.
d) The power consumption of the
circulation pump is another issue.
The overall plan is to use the energy
from burning bagasse and minimize
the cost for electricity so that the
EMD becomes profitable.

3 Point No 11.
- Concerning the ethanol-powered
You have mentioned Ethanol powered electric generator, it is intended for
Electricity generator to support a Distillery emergency use only, i.e., in case of
plus the area. power blackout.
Now, this 150 Lits. Of Distillery cannot really
cater to this! Its bit confusing?

Modification made:

The Request for Proposal (RFP) is modified as follow:

1. Bid Data sheet (BDS) No.21/ Deadline of Bid Submission/ date


Instead of: September 29, 2014 at 5:30 PM in the Evening (UTC+03:00) Addis
Ababa/Nairobi Time Zone
 Read: October 6, 2014 at 5:30PM in the Evening (UTC+03:00) Addis
Ababa/Nairobi Time Zone

2. Bid Data sheet (BDS) No. 24 /Date, time and venue for opening of Bid /
Instead of: September 30, 2014 at 10:00 Am in the Morning (UTC+03:00) Addis
Ababa/Nairobi Time Zone
 Read: October 7, 2014 at 10:00 Am in the Morning (UTC+03:00) Addis
Ababa/Nairobi Time Zone

All other terms and conditions of solicitation document remain unchanged. The above alterations
to the Tender dossier is an integral part of the Request for Proposal (RFP).

Please kindly acknowledge the receipt of this clarification letter in writing.

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