WORLD RELIEF RWANDA (WRR)
CALL FOR BID
Structural Retrofitting Works of the WRR Building
1. Background
World Relief is an international non-governmental organisation operating in Rwanda since 1995, whose mission is to boldly engage the world's greatest crises in partnership with the church. World Relief Rwanda ("WRR") is implementing various humanitarian and development projects across the country.
WRR intends to undertake structural strengthening (retrofitting) works on its building located on plot UPI 1/02/07/01/632, Karukamba Village, Kamatamu Cell, Kacyiru Sector, Gasabo District, City of Kigali ("the building").
A structural integrity assessment of the Building found that some footings and columns do not meet the required structural strength. A licensed structural engineer then prepared the Structural Redesign and Retrofitting Procedures Drawings. The drawings show the elements to be strengthened, their new sizes, the step-by-step procedure and the proposed sequence of works.
WRR wishes to engage a qualified construction firm ("the Contractor") to carry out these works in accordance with the bid document and the Contract to be signed with the selected Contractor. The works will be supervised by a licensed engineer appointed by WRR.
2. Objective
The objective is to strengthen the footings, columns and beams identified in the retrofitting drawings, so that the Building passes the follow-up structural assessment.
Specifically:
- Carry out the retrofitting works as shown in the drawings (Annex 2 of the bid document);
- Keep occupants, workers, neighbors and the public safe during the works; and
- Hand over the completed works with test results and a photo record.
3. Scope of Works
The works mainly consist of:
- Enlargement (concrete jacketing) of existing footings and construction of new footings;
- Strengthening (jacketing) of columns, from the footing upwards, floor by floor;
- Construction of an additional beam at the second floor; and
- Related works, including temporary supports, excavation and backfilling, reinstatement of disturbed finishes, protection of occupied areas and removal of debris.
The detailed scope, standards, materials, sequence of works and deliverables are provided in the bid document.
4. Eligibility and Qualification Requirements
4.1. Bidders shall meet the following minimum requirements:
- Be legally registered in Rwanda, with building construction among their registered activities, and registered with AEBTP;
- Not be suspended, debarred or blacklisted by RPPA, or listed on any applicable sanctions list;
- Have valid tax clearance (RRA) and social security clearance (RSSB) certificates;
- Have at least five (5) years of experience in building construction, with at least two (2) completion certificates of structural repair, strengthening or similar reinforced concrete works completed in the last five (5) years;
- Provide proof of financial capacity (bank statement for six (6) months or an approved credit line facility) of at least 50% of the total bid price.
- Have purchased the bid document and attended the mandatory site visit; and
- Have the minimum key personnel (lead structural engineer, site engineer and site foreman) and equipment required in the bid document.
5. Site visit and bid document
A mandatory site visit will take place on November 12, 2026 at 2:00pm Kigali time at the Building (KG 5 Ave 107A) for interested bidders, upon presentation of proof of payment of a non-refundable fee of Rwf200,000 for the purchase of the bid document.
The following is the bank account information:
- Bank name: Bank of Kigali
- Account name: World Relief Rwanda
- Account number: 100002450768
The bid document, including the detailed Terms of Reference, structural assessment report, drawings and Bill of Quantities, will be shared at the site visit.
Done at Kigali, November 6, 2026
Clemence Nkulikiyinka
Country Director
World Relief Rwanda