1. The Ethiopian Roads Authority Re- invites sealed bids under local competitive bidding (LCB) from registered suppliers for the supply of Clothing and Shoes to be delivered at purchaser'swarehouse in Addis Ababa. Suppliers that wish to participate in the bidding but not registered in the list should apply to the relevant public body for registration.

2. Interested bidders may purchase a complete set of the bidding document against payment of non refundable fee of Birr 50.00 from the office of procurement services, room No. 104, during the official working hours upon presentation of Trade License renewed for the fiscal year, VAT registration and tax clearance certificate.

3. This invitation for bid is open to all interested bidders regardless of their nationality and the award winning bidders shall be determined pursuant the provisions set in the bidding document. The bid document is prepared in English Language.

4. Bids must be deposited in the Tender Boxes situated at the first floor Room No. 106 before the closing date and time Sept. 2, 2004, 10:00 hr. AM local time.

5. Bids must be accompanied with a Bid Bond of not less than Birr 30,000.00. The Bid Bond should be either in the form of cashier’s cheque, certified cheque, Bank guarantee or cash. Bid Bond in the form of insurance bond or in any other form shall not be accepted.

6. Bids will be opened at 10:00 hr. AM local time on Sept. 2, 2004, in the Ethiopian Roads Authority Conference Room located at the 4th floor, in the presence of bidders and/or their representatives who choose to attend.

7. The Ethiopian Roads Authority reserves its rights to reject any or all bids.

8. Bidders may get further information at the following address:

Ethiopian Roads Authority
Procurement Services
P. O. Box 1770, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Telephone No. 53 04 23 or 51 32 27
Fax 51 48 66
ETHIOPIAN ROADS AUTHORITY

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