BISNIS Trades & Tenders, November 8, 1999 - WEB SUPPLEMENT
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Table of Contents for Web Supplement:
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Lead #1: Children’s Clothing, Toys and Shoes - Moscow, Russia
Lead #2: Tender Notification for Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Rostov, Russia
Lead #3: ATM Machine - Togliatti, Russia
Lead #4: Cereals, Canned Food Products - Russian Far East
Lead #5: TENDER ON GAS AND CHEMICAL COMPLEX - Turkmenistan
Lead #6: TENDER FOR 44.19% STAKE IN ONE OF UKRAINE'S LARGEST PETROLEUM PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTORS
Lead #7: ADB early notification Central Asia Projects, various
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Company: SISTEMA, USA
SISTEMA, USA, is the United States Representative of JSFC “SISTEMA”, Moscow, Russia, and has been active in the USA since 1997. The Company rents a 2000 sq. ft. office on the second floor of a 2-story office building in the Palm Beach area of South Florida. Through the network of the sister companies around the world and the affiliations of the headquarters, the company has strong international business experience. SISTEMA, USA plans to expand its business activity and to include import of children’s clothing, shoes and toys. We are seeking a US supplier of these products.
1. Contact Information
Alexey N. Mesiatsev, President and CEO
SISTEMA USA
12 South Dixie Highway, Suite 203
Lake Worth, Florida 33460, USA
(561) 582-9709 phone
(561) 582-1353 fax
info@Intourist-usa.com email
N/A
2. Product Date
Children’s clothing, shoes and Toys
All types of clothing for children, from toddlers through teenagers of all sizes, motherhood and mothercare, infant/baby items. Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall merchandise, including high end and brand name lines. Different kinds of toys for all ages, including but not limited to, games, stuffed toys, action figures, remote control toys, talking toys, electronics, playpens, cribs, strollers etc. All brands such as Mattel, Galoob, Hasbro, Kenner, Fisher Price, Barbie etc.
One container per month
Subject of negotiations
December 1999-January/April 2000
100% prepayment
Merchandise will be on display and sale at “Detsky Mir” children’s department store in Moscow. “Detsky Mir” is the largest store of this kind in Moscow, with 5 Story’s and 20 thousand sq.m. of trading places plus windows and display areas. Business name for this prospect “Detsky Mir”
3. Response Data
English
Fax, E-mail
From manufacturers and/or official dealers
Catalogues and price lists.
Quality, price, service and on-time delivery
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Lead #2
SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE RUSSIA ADMINISTRATION OF THE ROSTOV REGION COMMUNITY SOCIAL INFRASTRUCUTRE PROJECT
HEALTH COMPONENT
Supply of equipment for medical treatment and diagnostics for
Polyclinic # 1 of Rostov-on-Don
Loan # 4009 RU
Lot # R-2E-ICB-R/D
1. This Invitation for Bids follows the general procurement notice for this project appeared in "Development Business" issue 481 of 28 February 1998.
2. The Government of Russian Federation has received a loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) toward the cost of the Community Social Infrastructure Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this loan to payments under the contact for the Goods specified below.
3. Geninconsult, acting as official consultant to Rostov Regional Foundation for Social Projects, now invites sealed bids from eligible Bidders for the supply, supervision of assembling and setup of the following equipment:
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Lot Number |
Description |
Date of Bid Opening |
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R-2E-ICB-R/D
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Equipment for Medical Treatment and Diagnostics for Polyclinic # 1 of Rostov-on-Don |
December 28, 1999 |
The delivery period is three months.
4. Bidding will be conducted through the International Competitive Bidding procedures specified in the World Bank's Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits, January, 1995 (revised January and August 1996 and September 1997), and is open to all bidders from eligible source countries as defined in the guidelines.
5. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from and inspect the bidding documents at Geninconsult at the address below form 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Moscow time from Monday to Friday.
6. A complete set of bidding documents in English may be purchased by interested bidders on the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee in Rubles equivalent of U.S. $ 200.00 (plus VAT 20 percent) at the exchange rate of the Central Bank of Russian Federation on the day of payment or in a freely convertible currency. The method of payment will be a bank draft, cashier check or certified check in favor of CJSC Geninconsult INN 7716166715, acc. 40702810938110101418, Donskoe otdelenie # 7813 Filial # 1583 of AK Savings Bank of Russian Federation, cor. acc. 30101810600000000342, BIK 044525342. If documents are sent by DHL or other international carrier an additional fee of US $50.00 or equivalent in Rubles is required.
7. Bids must be delivered to the address below by 11.00 a.m. Moscow time on the day of Bid Opening. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security of not less than 2 percent of the Bid Price in the Bid Currency or its equivalent in a freely convertible currency. Late bids, will be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders' representatives who choose to attend at the address below at 12.00 p.m. on December 28, 1999.
Geninconsult
Mr. Andrei Anikeyev
Prospect Vernadskogo, 29, office 1206
Moscow, Russia
Tel. +7 (095) 131 6667. Fax: +7(095) 138 2670
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Lead #3
TRADE OPPORUNITY: Togliatti, Samara Oblast
Contact:
OAO Industrial Commercial Bank AVTOVAZBANK
Marina Victorovna Kardakova
Deputy Director of Business Development Department
Tel. +7 (8482) 29 77 11; 29 70 01
Fax. +7(8482) 40 71 72; 40 71 52
22-A Novopromyshlennaya street
Togliatti 445009, Samara Oblast, Russia
Email:
Product information:
Brief Description: Automatic Teller Machine
Quantity needed: 15
Detailed Description: ATM with 2-4 cassettes and safe box, colored display SVGA, multi reader, front / back loading of banknotes. ATM are supposed to be installed on pedestal.
Specification: WB-21A
U.S. dollar value: 8,000 per unit
Payment terms: payment upon delivery. Leasing is possible.
Purchase needed by: February-March, 2000
Interested in receipt offers after this term:no.
Response Information:
Response Language: Russian
Best Way to Respond: Fax; mail
From Manufacturers Only: not necessary
Information Desired from U.S. Firm: Price lists,
catalogues.
Primary Buying Factors: Price, quality of product.
Other Information:
ATM used
during not more than 3 years are accepted.
Company Information:
Type of Business: Bank.
Year Established: 1988
Hard currency bank account: yes.
Information about Trade Opportunity Program received from BISNIS representative in Samara.
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Lead #4
6A. Contact:
6B. Mr. Vladimir Ivanovich Sarachakov, Executive Director
6C. OMIKS, JSC
14 Dzerzhynskogo St.
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia 693000
7. Tel./Fax 7(4242) 772-747, 422-128
8. E-mail: bisnisys@fraec.org (via ABC Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk)
9. 101
10. HS 2001-2005
11. Comments: N/A
Product data
A. Detailed product description:
HS 2001-2005 Cereals; packed for retail trade.
HS N/A canned products meat, fruits and vegetables.
B. Product specification/technical data: N/A
C. Quantity: will depend on price.
D. Dollar value: by further agreement
E. Purchase needed by: 1999 beginning of 2000
F. Other information: The company will evaluate proposals from U.S. and other
foreign companies to find a regular supplier.
Response data
A. Response language: English or Russian
B. Best way to respond: fax
C. From manufacturers only: No
D. Information desired from U.S. firms: price-lists
E. Primary buying factors: price
F. Other information: N/A
Company data
A. Type of business: Fishing company, JSC of closed type
B. Year established: 1994
C. Number of employees: about 70
D. Annual sales: N/A
E. Member of business chamber: No. The Director is a member of the Regional
Fishery Council.
F. Bank name and address: N/A
G. U.S. firm represented: No
H. Other information: The company owns two fishing vessels; its primary
activity is shrimping. OMIKS has marketed its catch in Japan through Maruha
Corporation since 1994. Currently, the company is interested in expanding its
business to opening retail stores and a cafe. OMIKS is analyzing food product
offerings of domestic and foreign wholesalers to find long-term suppliers for
its new businesses.
I. Post remarks: The lead was prepared by BISNIS representative, ABC
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. In case of difficulties in contacting companies, you are
welcome to send your information via BISNIS representative: bisnisys@fraec.org ;
satellite fax 7(509) 95-1540 (accessible through SPRINT)
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Lead #5
SUBJECT: IMI: TURKMENISTAN: GOTX ANNOUNCES TENDER ON GAS
AND CHEMICAL COMPLEX
INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT, U.S. & FOREIGN COMMERCIAL
SERVICE AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, 1999. ALL RIGHTS
RESERVED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
SUMMARY
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1. THE NOVEMBER 3, 1999 "NEUTRAL TURKMENISTAN"
NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED AN INVITATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN AN
INTERNATIONAL TENDER ON CREATION OF A GAS AND CHEMICAL
COMPLEX IN TURKMENISTAN. AN UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION OF
THE TENDER ANNOUNCEMENT FOLLOWS AT PARAGRAPH 4. END
SUMMARY.
2. THE GOTX HAS CHOSEN THE SEIDI OIL REFINERY, BUILT IN
1991, PURSUANT TO SOVIET DESIGN, AS THE FACILITY WHERE IT
WILL IMPLEMENT A TURNKEY CONSTRUCTION OF A GAS AND
CHEMICAL COMPLEX. ALTHOUGH THE REFINERY CURRENTLY
OPERATES AT ONLY 6-8 PERCENT OF ITS CAPACITY DUE TO A
SHORTAGE OF CRUDE OIL, THE GOTX IS NOW WORKING ON
INCREASING THE SUPPLY OF FEED STOCK. THE SEIDI REFINERY
IS CO-LOCATED WITH INFRASTRUCTURE SUCH AS THE TURKMENABAD
THERMAL POWER STATION, AND IS CONNECTED BY RAIL WITH
OTHER MAIN CITIES IN TURKMENISTAN.
3. AS OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION INCREASES IN
TURKMENISTAN, THE GOTX WANTS MORE VALUE ADDED PRODUCTS
MADE OF LOCAL HYDROCARBON RESOURCES AND BELIEVES ONE SUCH
PRODUCT, POLYETHYLENE, WILL BE A STARTING POINT FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A PETRO-CHEMICAL INDUSTRY IN TURKMENISTAN.
THE ANNUAL DOMESTIC DEMAND FOR POLYETHYLENE IN
TURKMENISTAN IS AROUND 50,000 TONS WHILE TOTAL ANNUAL
PRODUCTION COULD TOTAL 200,000 TONS. THE GOTX HOPES TO
EXPORT THE REMAINING 150,000 TONS TO ASIA AND EUROPE.
SEVERAL FOREIGN COMPANIES HAVE ALREADY MADE PRESENTATIONS
OF THEIR POLYETHYLENE PRODUCTION PROJECTS TO THE GOTX.
AMONG THEM ARE UOP (U.S.A.), UNION CARBIDE (U.S.A.),
LURGI HEMNITZ (GERMANY), AND ZALGITTER (GERMANY). TO
CHOOSE THE BEST PROPOSAL, THE GOTX HAS ANNOUNCED A TENDER
ON CONSTRUCTION OF A GAS AND CHEMICAL COMPLEX.
4. THE FOLLOWING IS THE TEXT OF THE INVITATION FOR
PARTICIPATION IN THE TENDER:
BEGIN TEXT.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRESIDENTIAL ORDER NO. 4420 OF OCTOBER
25, 1999, "REGARDING CONDUCTING AN INTERNATIONAL TENDER
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF GAS AND CHEMICAL COMPLEX," THE TENDER
COMMISSION ANNOUNCES A TENDER FOR CREATION OF A GAS AND
CHEMICAL COMPLEX IN THE NEXT CENTURY.
(1) PURPOSE AND PRODUCTION CAPACITY: THE PROPOSED GAS
AND CHEMICAL COMPLEX IS DESIGNED FOR THE CREATION OF
POLYETHYLENE PRODUCTION WITH AN ANNUAL CAPACITY OF
200,000 TONS OF POLYETHYLENE MADE FROM NATURAL GAS IN
TURKMENISTAN.
(2) RULES ON THE TENDER PROCESS:
TO RECEIVE A PACKAGE OF TENDER DOCUMENTS, A COMPANY
SHOULD APPLY TO THE TENDER COMMISSION AND, AFTER THE
DOCUMENTS ARE STUDIED, SEND AN APPLICATION FOR
PARTICIPATION IN THE TENDER. THE APPLICATION SHOULD BE
SENT BY THE DATE INDICATED IN PARAGRAPH 3 HEREOF (JANUARY
25, 2000).
THE APPLICATION (FIVE COPIES) SHOULD CONTAIN THE
FOLLOWING INFORMATION: NAME OF THE COMPANY, MAIL ADDRESS,
PHONE AND FAX NUMBERS, ADDRESS OF A REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE
OF THE COMPANY IN TURKMENISTAN, IF ANY, AND FINANCIAL AND
COMMERCIAL REFERENCES OF BANKS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
WITH WHICH THE COMPANY HAS BUSINESS RELATIONS.
THE APPLICATION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH THE
TENDER DOCUMENTATION PACKAGE WHICH INCLUDES INFORMATION
ABOUT A CONTRACTOR, COMMERCIAL PROPOSAL, A SCHEME OF
FINANCING, AND A TECHNICAL PROPOSAL.
A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTENT OF A PROPOSAL IS
GIVEN IN THE TENDER DOCUMENT TITLED "RULES AND TERMS OF
CONDUCTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL TENDER ON CONSTRUCTION OF
GAS AND CHEMICAL COMPLEX IN TURKMENISTAN IN THE GOLDEN
AGE OF TURKMEN PEOPLE".
AFTER A COMPANY RECEIVES THE TENDER DOCUMENT
PACKAGE AND DECIDES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TENDER, THE
AMOUNT OF USD 10,000 SHOULD BE PAID UPON SUBMISSION OF
THE APPLICATION FOR TENDER PARTICIPATION. THE MONEY
SHOULD BE TRANSFERRED INTO THE ACCOUNT OF THE TENDER
COMMISSION UNDER THE MINISTRY OF OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY AND
MINERAL RESOURCES AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
28 BITARAP TURKMENISTAN STREET, ASHGABAT, TURKMENISTAN
744000.
THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE ACCOUNT NUMBER IN THE STATE BANK FOR
FOREIGN ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OF TURKMENISTAN IS 7352-160.
THE BANK ADDRESS IS 22 ASUDALYK STREET, ASHGABAT,
TURKMENISTAN 744000. THE SWIFT CODE IS SBFETM 22. THE
CORRESPONDENT ACCOUNT NUMBER IN CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, NEW
YORK, U.S.A., IS 001-1-388386.
THE TERMS OF CONDUCTING THE TENDER ARE DESCRIBED IN
THE TENDER DOCUMENT TITLED "RULES AND TERMS OF CONDUCTING
THE TENDER FOR CONSTRUCTION OF GAS AND CHEMICAL COMPLEX
IN TURKMENISTAN IN THE GOLDEN AGE OF TURKMEN PEOPLE".
(3) DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS:
THE PROPOSAL PACKAGE (THE UMBRELLA PROJECT) ALONG WITH
ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS SIGNED BY AUTHORIZED OFFICIALS
SHOULD BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN 15:00 (ASHGABAT TIME)
ON JANUARY 25, 2000 TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
STATE AGENCY FOR FOREIGN INVESTMENT UNDER THE PRESIDENT
OF TURKMENISTAN
53 AZADI STREET, ASHGABAT, TURKMENISTAN 744000
TEL:(993)(12) 35-03-20, 35-03-15, 51-04-55
FAX:(993)(12) 35-04-16
E-MAIL: SAFFI@ONLINE.TM
THE FORMAL PROCEDURE OF OPENING ALL BID ENVELOPES WILL
TAKE PLACE AT 16:00 ON JANUARY 25, 2000 AT THE ABOVE
ADDRESS. TWO REPRESENTATIVES FROM EACH COMPANY MAY BE
PRESENT AT THE OPENING OF ENVELOPES. A TENDER WINNER
WILL BE DETERMINED WITHIN TWO MONTHS.
(4) TERMS OF VALIDITY OF PROPOSALS AND TENDER
COMMISSION'S RIGHTS: THE TERM OF VALIDITY OF A PROPOSAL
MUST BE NOT LESS THAN 360 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF
DETERMINING THE WINNER. THE TENDER COMMISSION RESERVES
THE RIGHT TO CHOSE A WINNER, AND TO ACCEPT OR REFUSE ANY
PROPOSAL AT ANY TIME DURING THE PERIOD SET OUT FOR
DETERMINING THE WINNING BID WHILE MAKING NO COMMITMENTS
TO ANY COMPANY.
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Lead #6
SUBJECT: IMI: THE STATE PROPERTY FUND OF UKRAINE ANNOUNCED A TENDER FOR 44.19% STAKE SHARE IN UKRNAFTOPRODUKT, A JOINT STOCK HOLDING COMPANY.
1. SUMMARY: THE STATE PROPERTY FUND OF UKRAINE ANNOUNCED A TENDER FOR 44.19% STAKE IN THE JSHC UKRNAFTOPRODUKT, ONE OF UKRAINE’S LARGEST PETROLEUM PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTORS. END SUMMARY.
2. BACKGROUND: BEFORE 1991, UKRNAFTOPRODUKT WAS THE EXCLUSIVE SUPPLIER OF CRUDE OIL AND OIL PRODUCTS FOR UKRAINE. ALTHOUGH THE COMPANY IS NO LONGER A MONOPOLY IN THE UKRAINIAN OIL MARKET, IT OWNS A SUBSTANTIAL DISTRIBUTION NETWORK FOR OIL PRODUCTS AND LUBRICANTS IN EVERY REGION OF UKRAINE. JSHC UKRNAFTOPRODUKT OWNS A STAKE IN 9 DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES. THE FIRM DISTRIBUTES IN ALL REGIONS OF UKRAINE, INCLUDING EXIMNAFTOPRODUKT OF ODESSA, UKRAINE, WHO HANDLES 80% OF ALL OIL AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS TRANSSHIPPED IN UKRAINE.
3. THE STATE PROPERTY FUND OF UKRAINE IS ACCEPTING BIDS FOR A 44.19% STAKE SHARE IN THE JSHC UKRNAFTOPRODUKT, OR 53,989,420 COMMON SHARES. THE FIXED VALUE OF THE SHARES IS UAH 15,157,600. THE FACE VALUE OF ONE COMMON SHARE IS UAH 0.25. THE TOTAL CHARTER CAPITAL IS UAH 30,544,122.5. THE CURRENT CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE IS UAH 4.455 PER US$1.
4. IN THE FIRST HALF OF 1999, THE COMPANY SOLD 7,140 METRIC TONS OF GASOLINE, 4,800 METRIC TONS OF DIESEL FUELS, AND 620 METRIC TONS OF M-40 AND M-100 FUEL OIL (MAZOUT).
5. FINANCIAL INFORMATION (IN MILLIONS UAH):
1999 (6 MONTHS) 1998 1997 1996
SALES 34.02 353.26 160.87 1.22
PROFIT 17.61 (37.55) 0.34 0.01
ACCOUNTS 68.46 72.71 116.36 81.30
RECEIVABLE
ACCOUNTS 20.85 26.42 13.46 14.17
PAYABLE
6. ASSETS: THE COMPANY OWNS A SHARE IN 9 REGIONAL PETROLEUM PRODUCT AND LUBRICANT DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES, THESE VARY FROM 25% COMMON SHARE STAKE PLUS ONE SHARE (4 COMPANIES) TO 50% COMMON SHARE STAKE PLUS ONE SHARE (5 COMPANIES). JSHC UKRNAFTOPRODUKT ALSO OWNS FIVE OFFICE BUILDINGS WITH A TOTAL AREA OF 3,339-SQ. M. AND 9.9 HECTARES OF LAND LOCATED IN KIEV.
7. PRIVATIZATION STRATEGY FOR THE COMPANY: A 44.19% OF THE FIRM IS BEING OFFERED FOR SALE IN NOVEMBER 1999. A 50% OF THE COMMON STOCK PLUS ONE SHARE WILL REMAIN WITH THE UKRAINIAN GOVERNMENT. (JSHC UKRNAFTOPRODUKT IS EXPECTED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF "STRATEGIC COMPANIES" TO REMAIN STATE-CONTROLLED FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL YEARS.) 5.8% OF THE COMMON SHARES WILL BE OFFERED TO EMPLOYEES ON PREFERENTIAL TERMS. (SOURCE: JSHC UKRNAFTOPRODUKT OFFICIALS.)
8. REQUIREMENTS TO BID:
A) RESTRUCTURING OF A UAH 7 MILLION OF JSHC UKRNAFTOPRODUKT DEBT WITHIN 60 DAY OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE STAKE PURCHASE CONTRACT;
B) FINANCING THE US$2 MILLION RECONSTRUCTION OF PRODUCTION FACILITIES IN THE YEAR FOLLOWING THE PURCHASE OF THE SHARES;
C) PROVED GIVE-AND-TAKE CONTRACTS (SUPPLY OIL, TO BE PROCESSED BY UKRAINIAN OIL PROCESSING COMPANIES IN A VOLUME SUFFICIENT TO PRODUCE ONE MILLION METRIC TONS OF PROCESSED OIL), WHICH IS TO BE DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE DISTRIBUTION NETWORK OF THE JSHC UKRNAFTOPRODUKT.
9. THE TENDER WILL BE GOVERNED BY THE "REGULATION ON CONDUCTING TENDERS FOR SALE OF SHARES OF OPEN JOINT STOCK COMPANIES, WHICH WERE CREATED UNDER PRIVATIZATION" OF THE STATE PROPERTY FUND, THE ANTI MONOPOLY COMMITTEE, AND THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OF UKRAINE.
10. U.S. COMPANIES SHOULD ADDRESS ADDITIONAL INQUIRIES TO MRS. NINA DVORZHANSKA, DEPARTMENT OF TENDERS, THE STATE PROPERTY FUND OF UKRAINE,
ADDRESS:
18/9, KUTUZOVA VUL., OFFICE 504, KIEV, UKRAINE, 252133
TEL: +380 (44) 294-3339; 294-3381.
PROCEDURES FOR BIDDING AND APPLICATION FORMS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FROM MR. VOLODYMYR CHERDAKOV, DEPARTMENT FOR PREPARATION AND CONDUCTING TENDERS, AT ADDRESS:
18/9, KUTUZOVA VUL., OFFICE 604, KIEV, UKRAINE, 252133
TEL: +380 (44) 296-5977
FAX: +380 (44) 294-3365
11. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR BIDDING INCLUDE:
A) A BIDDER'S STATEMENT OF PURPOSE ;
B) THE BIDDER'S BANK REPORT, CERTIFYING THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS NECESSARY TO FULFILL THE TERMS OF THE PURCHASE CONTRACT;
C) CONTRACTS WITH UKRAINIAN OIL PROCESSING COMPANIES, WHO WOULD PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE MILLION METRIC TONS OF OIL PRODUCTS DURING THE YEAR 2000;
D) DOCUMENTS CERTIFYING THE AVAILABILITY OF CRUDE OIL TO THE BIDDER NECESSARY FOR FULFILLING THE TERMS OF THE PURCHASE CONTRACT;
E) OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED TRANSLATION OF A CERTIFICATION FROM TAX AUTHORITIES OF THE BIDDER'S COUNTRY OF ORIGIN ATTESTING TO THE BIDDER'S SOURCES OF FUNDS.
12. TENDER APPLICATIONS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS MAY BE SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT-CONDUCTING TENDERS, THE STATE PROPERTY FUND AT
ADDRESS: 18/9, KUTUZOVA VUL., OFFICE 504, KIEV, UKRAINE, 252133.
TEL: +380 (44) 296-5977 FAX: +380 (44) 294-3365
13. AFTER REGISTERING APPLICATIONS, TRANSFERRING A COLLATERAL OF UAH 1,515,760, AND PAYING AN APPLICATION FEE OF UAH 17 TO THE STATE PROPERTY FUND, BIDDERS ARE WELCOME TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY FROM MR. JURI ULIATOVSKY, DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT, JSHC UKRNAFTOPRODUKT, AT ADDRESS:
2, CHERVONOARMIJSKA VUL., KIEV, UKRAINE, 01004
TEL: +380 (44) 246-7072; 246-7080
FAX: +380 (44) 229-4110
14. THE DEADLINE FOR THE APPLICATIONS IS NOVEMBER 12, 1999. THE TENDER WILL TAKE PLACE ON NOVEMBER 20, 1999.
(SOURCES: STATE PROPERTY FUND OF UKRAINE; JSHC UKRNAFTOPRODUKT)
15. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON COMMERCIAL AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN UKRAINE, INTERESTED U.S. COMPANIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONTACT INTERNATIONAL TRADE SPECIALIST JULIANA KINAL AT THE BUSINESS INFORMATION SERVICE FOR THE NEWLY INDEPENDENT STATES (BISNIS) AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
BUSINESS INFORMATION SERVICE FOR THE NEWLY INDEPENDENT STATES (BISNIS)
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
USA TRADE CENTER
STOP R-BISNIS
1401 CONSTITUTIONAL AVE., NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20230
TEL: (202) 482-4655; FAX: (202) 482-2293 OR 1-800/USA-TRADE
E-MAIL: BISNIS@ITA.DOC.GOV
HTTP://WWW.BISNIS.DOC.GOV
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Lead #7
04 NOVEMBER 1999
EARLY PROJECT NOTIFICATION
- - Asian Development Bank BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
- - PROJECTS ADVISORY
- - NOVEMBER 1999
INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT U.S. & FOREIGN COMMERCIAL
SERVICE AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, 1999. ALL
RIGHTS RESERVED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
1. THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS ARE LISTED FOR THE
FIRST TIME IN THE NOVEMBER 1999 ISSUE OF THE ADB
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES(ADBBO). (NOTE: THE ADBBO IS NOW ALSO
AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET ADDRESS http://WWW.ADB.ORG)
FIRMS SHOULD BE ALERTED TO POTENTIAL PROCUREMENT
OF GOODS AND SERVICES IN THESE PROJECTS.
2. THE FOLLOWING ARE PROJECTS THAT THE ADB HAS
PUBLICLY IDENTIFIED FOR THE FIRST TIME AS PROJECTS
IT PLANS TO FINANCE. PERSONS TO CONTACT FOR MORE
INFORMATION ON EACH OF THESE PROJECTS ARE LISTED
BELOW.
THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF PROJECTS: (A) LOANS, AND
(B) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (TA) GRANTS. LOANS GENERATE
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTRACTORS, EQUIPMENT
SUPPLIERS AND RELATED SERVICES. TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE PROJECTS OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR
CONSULTANTS. SINCE CONSULTANTS FOR TAS ARE
SELECTED BY THE ADB, CANDIDATES SHOULD RESPOND
QUICKLY WITH A LETTER OF INTEREST FOR SPECIFIC TA
GRANTS TO MR. S. THURAISINGHAM, MANAGER,
CONSULTING SERVICES DIVISION AND A COPY TO THE
PROJECT OFFICER. THE LETTER OF INTEREST SHOULD
RELATE A FIRM OR INDIVIDUAL'S EXPERIENCE AND
EXPERTISE BASED ON THE PROJECT DESCRIPTION. IT IS
IMPORTANT TO EMPHASIZE SIMILAR PROJECT EXPERIENCE
IN THE COUNTRY OR OTHER ASIAN COUNTRIES RATHER
THAN PRESENTING A GENERAL PROFILE OF CONSULTING
ACTIVITIES. A SEPARATE LETTER OF INTEREST SHOULD
BE SUBMITTED FOR EACH PROJECT AND THE PROJECT NAME
SHOULD EXACTLY MATCH THAT LISTED IN THE ADBBO TO
AVOID CONFUSION.
ALTHOUGH NOT REQUIRED FOR ENGAGEMENT, CONSULTANTS
ARE ALSO STRONGLY ADVISED TO REGISTER WITH THE
ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK. THE DACON REGISTRATION
FORMS FOR FIRMS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE ADB'S
CONSULTING SERVICES DIVISION (COCS), P.O. BOX 789,
0980 MANILA, PHILIPPINES; FAX (632) 636-2444.
THESE FORMS ARE THE SAME AS THOSE USED BY THE
WORLD BANK, INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK AND
OTHER INTERNATIONAL FINANC INSTITUTIONS.
INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS CAN REGISTR ON THE DICON
SYSTEM BY DISKETTE, WHICH ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FROM
COCS.
3. A COPY OF ANY CORRESPONDENCE MAY BE SENT TO
DENNY BARNES, SENIOR COMMERCIAL OFFICER, ADB
LIAISON OFFICE, PSC 500 BOX 33, FPO AP 96515-1000;
FAX: (632) 804-0357.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECTS (ADVISORY AND
OPERATIONAL):
KYRGYZ REPUBLIC
NAME OF PROJECT: INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING FOR
COMMUNITY-BASED INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
PROJECT NO.: KGZ31197-02
EXECUTING AGENCY: MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND
WATER RESOURCES
KYRGYZ VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, 96-A KLEVSKAYA
STREET
720300 BISHKEK
CONTACT: KENESHBEK MYRZABEKOV, CHAIRMAN, KVRDA
FAX: 996-3312-621387
E-MAIL: PELLADB@IMFIKO.BISHKEK.SU
TEL. NO.: 996-3312-661387
TA AMOUNT: US$650.0 THOUSAND
SECTOR/SUBSECTOR: SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE/WATER
SUPPLY AND SANITATION
OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE: THE TA WILL FOCUS ON (I)
THE PREPARATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN
INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING PROGRAM FOR THREE
LEVELS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT: PROVINCE, DISTRICT,
AND VILLAGE (OBLAST, RAYON AND AIYAL OKMUTUS); AND
(II) ASSISTANCE TO WATER AND SEWERAGE AGENCIES,
WATER USER ASSOCIATIONS, AND VILLAGE LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS IN IMPROVING THEIR ORGANIZATIONAL
STRUCTURES AND CAPABILITIES, INCLUDING
STRENGTHENING THEIR PLANNING, BUDGETING,
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND IN PARTICULAR, THEIR
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BILLING AND COLLECTION
SYSTEMS.
PROCUREMENT: TO BE DETERMINED.
STATUS OF CONSULTING SERVICES: REQUIREMENTS FOR
CONSULTANCY SERVICES ARE YET TO BE DETERMINED.
PROJECT PROCESSING STAGE: BEGINNING OF FACT-
FINDING MISSION: OCT 1999.
PROJECT OFFICER: PETER WALLUM (632-6846)
WATER SUPPLY, URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING
DIVISION EAST
IN-COUNTRY COMMERCIAL OFFICER: C/O PATRICK
SMELLER, AMEMBASSY ALMATY
UZBEKISTAN
NAME OF PROJECT: INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING OF
THE BANKING SECTOR
PROJECT NO.: UZB33500-01
EXECUTING AGENCY: UZBEKISTAN BANKING
ASSOCIATION
24 A. KAYUMOV STREET, TASHKENT 700000
CONTACT: MR. KUDAIBERGEN U. DJUMABEKOV, GENERAL
DIRECTOR
FAX: (99871) 133-99-76
TA AMOUNT: US$500.0 THOUSAND
SECTOR/SUBSECTOR: FINANCE SECTOR/PRIVATIZATION
OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE: THE TA'S OVERALL GOAL IS
TO DEVELOP A REFORM AGENDA TO ENHANCE THE
EFFICIENCY OF FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION OF THE
BANKING SECTOR. IT WILL WORK TOWARDS THIS
OBJECTIVE BY ASSISTING IN THE CONVERSION OF
NARROWLY FOCUSSED SECTOR SPECIFIC BANKS TO
UNIVERSAL COMMERCIAL BANKS FOLLOWING BEST
INTERNATIONAL PRACTICES, TO FACILITATE THEIR
ULTIMATE PRIVATIZATION. THE TA'S OBJECTIVE WILL BE
REALIZED THROUGH ASSISTING THE CONVERSION OF
PAKHTA BANK AND UZMEVASABSAVOT BANK, HITHERTO
NARROWLY FOCUSED BANKS IN THE AGRICULTURE SECTOR
INTO UNIVERSAL COMMERCIAL BANKS, TO FACILITATE
THEIR ULTIMATE PRIVATIZATION. IN THIS PROCESS, THE
TA WILL ASSIST IN INTRODUCING TO THESE TWO BANKS,
THE BEST INTERNATIONAL PRACTICES IN CREDIT
APPRAISAL, RISK MANAGEMENT, INTERNAL CONTROL
SYSTEMS AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE POLICIES.
PROCUREMENT: A TEAM OF THREE CONSULTANTS
COMPRISING ONE INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT AND 2
DOMESTIC CONSULTANTS WILL BE ENGAGED TO PROVIDE A
TOTAL OF 21 PERSON-MONTHS CONSULTANCY. THE
INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT WILL BE DESIGNATED AS THE
TEAM LEADER. THIS PERSON WILL BE AN ALL AROUND
COMMERCIAL BANKING SPECIALIST WITH SUBSTANTIAL
EXPERTISE IN CREDIT APPRAISAL, RISK MANAGEMENT,
INTERNAL CONTROLS, BANK ACCOUNTING, LAW AND
PRACTICE BANKING. THE DOMESTIC CONSULTANTS WILL BE
A BANK CREDIT, BANK RISK MANAGEMENT, INTERNAL
CONTROL, AND BANK ACCOUNTING EXPERT.
STATUS OF CONSULTING SERVICES: NO ACTION HAS YET
BEEN TAKEN TO RECRUIT CONSULTANTS.
PROJECT PROCESSING STAGE:
FACT-FINDING MISSION COMPLETED: 9 SEP 1999
PROJECT OFFICER: R. NARASIMHAM (632-6703)
TAJIKISTAN
NAME OF PROJECT: FLOOD DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND
TRAINING
PROJECT NO.: TAJ33483-01
EXECUTING AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND
EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
TA AMOUNT: US$205.0 THOUSAND
SECTOR: MULTISECTOR
OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE: TO ASSIST THE GOVERNMENT
IN A MORE EFFICIENT COORDINATION OF FLOOD DAMAGE
AND HELP MITIGATE THE RISKS OF DELAY UNDER THE
LOAN PROJECT.
PROCUREMENT: DIRECT SELECTION.
STATUS OF CONSULTING SERVICES: DIRECT SELECTION.
PROJECT PROCESSING STAGE:
FACT-FINDING MISSION COMPLETED: 28 AUG 1999
PROJECT OFFICER: JOHN F. BROOKS (632-6919)
TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION EAST
IN-COUNTRY COMMERCIAL OFFICER: C/O PATRICK
SMELLER, AMEMBASSY ALMATY
LOAN PROJECTS
A. KYRGYZ REPUBLIC
1. NAME OF PROJECT: COMMUNITY-BASED
INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES SECTOR
PROJECT NO.: KGZ31197-01
EXECUTING AGENCY: MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND
WATER RESOURCES, KYRGYZ VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
96-A KLEVSKAYA STREET, 720300 BISHKEK
CONTACT: KENESHBEK MYRZABEKOV, CHAIRMAN
FAX: 996-3312-621387
E-MAIL: PELLADB@IMFIKO.BISHKEK.SU
TEL. NO.: 996-3312-661387
LOAN AMOUNT: US$35.0 MILLION
SECTOR/SUBSECTOR: SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE/WATER
SUPPLY AND SANITATION
OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE: THE MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE
PROPOSED PROJECT IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVING AND
HEALTH CONDITIONS IN SELECTED RURAL AND URBAN
COMMUNITIES, IN PARTICULAR FOR THE POOR POPULATION,
THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SAFE AND ADEQUATE WATER
SUPPLY AND PROPER SANITATION, AND IMPROVEMENT OF
FLOOD CONTROL/DRAINAGE FACILITIES AND LOCAL ROADS.
THE PROJECT IS AIMED TO ACHIEVE ITS OBJECTIVE BY
(I) IMPROVING THE CAPACITY OF THE CENTRAL AND LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS IN THE DELIVERY OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE
SERVICES; (II) SUPPORTING SANITATION AND HYGIENE
EDUCATION; (III) IMPROVING THE TECHNICAL AND
FINANCIAL CAPABILITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND
VODOKANALS (URBAN WATER AND SEWERAGE AGENCIES) IN
THE PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION, AND O&M OF
FACILITIES; AND (IV) PROMOTING OWNERSHIP AND
COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT OF BOTH RURAL AND URBAN
COMMUNITY-BASED INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES. THE
PROJECT CONSISTS OF TWO PARTS: PART A: PHYSICAL
INFRASTRUCTURE; AND PART B: INSTITUTIONAL
DEVELOPMENT.
PROCUREMENT:
GOODS: THE PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES
FINANCED UNDER THE BANK LOAN WILL BE UNDERTAKEN IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE BANK'S GUIDELINES FOR
PROCUREMENT. INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING
(ICB) PROCEDURES WILL BE APPLIED FOR SUPPLY
CONTRACTS ESTIMATED TO COST THE EQUIVALENT OF
$500,000 OR MORE. SUPPLY CONTRACTS WITH A VALUE
LESS THAN $500,000 EQUIVALENT WILL FOLLOW
INTERNATIONAL SHOPPING PROCEDURES, EXCEPT FOR
SUPPLY CONTRACTS WITH A VALUE OF LESS THAN $50,000
EQUIVALENT, WHICH MAY BE PROCURED BY DIRECT
PURCHASE. ICB PROCEDURES WILL BE USED FOR CIVIL
WORKS CONTRACTS VALUED AT $2.0 MILLION OR MORE, AND
LOCAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCEDURES WILL BE
APPLIED FOR MOST CIVIL WORKS CONTRACTS VALUED AT
LESS THAN $2.0 MILLION.
SERVICES: THE PROJECT WILL REQUIRE INTERNATIONAL
AND DOMESTIC CONSULTING SERVICES FOR ASSISTANCE
WITH (I) PREPARATION OF TECHNICAL AND SOCIOECONOMIC
SURVEYS, AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES; (II) REVIEW OF
TECHNICAL STUDIES; (III) PREPARATION OF DETAILED
ENGINEERING DESIGNS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS; (IV)
SUPERVISION OF CONSTRUCTION; AND (V) PREPARATION
AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CAPACITY-BUILDING
PROGRAM.
ENVIRONMENTAL CATEGORY: B
PROJECT PROCESSING STAGE: BEGINNING OF FACT-FINDING
MISSION: OCT 1999.
PROJECT OFFICER: PETER WALLUM (632-6846)
WATER SUPPLY, URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING
DIVISION EAST
IN-COUNTRY COMMERCIAL OFFICER: C/O PATRICK SMELLER,
AMEMBASSY ALMATY
2. NAME OF PROJECT: FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION AND
RESOURCE MOBILIZATION PROGRAM
PROJECT NO.: KGZ31535-01
EXECUTING AGENCY: MINISTRY OF FINANCE
58 ERKINDIK AVENUE, BISHKEK 720874
CONTACT: MR. MARAT SULTANOV, MINISTER
FAX: (996-312) 621645
E-MAIL: KUBAT@IMFIKO.BISHKEK.SU
TEL. NO.: (996-312) 228922
LOAN AMOUNT: US$25.0 MILLION
SECTOR/SUBSECTOR: FINANCE SECTOR/CAPITAL MARKET
DEVELOPMENT
OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE: THE MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE
PROGRAM IS TO IMPROVE THE EFFICIENCY OF FINANCIAL
INTERMEDIATION BY PROMOTING A SOUND, WELL-
FUNCTIONING AND RESILIENT BANKING SYSTEM, AND
BROADENING AND DEEPENING THE ROLE OF THE CAPITAL
MARKET TO EXPLOIT ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF FUNDING.
IN ORDER TO REALIZE THIS OBJECTIVE, THE PROPOSED
PROGRAM WILL FOCUS ON (I) RESTRUCTURING,
CONSOLIDATING AND STRENGTHENING OF THE BANKING
SECTOR; (II) DEVELOPING THE GOVERNMENT SECURITIES
MARKET; (III) FACILITATING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
EQUITY MARKET; AND (IV) PROMOTING THE INSTITUTIONAL
INVESTOR SECTOR.
PROCUREMENT:
GOODS: THE PROCEEDS OF THE LOAN WILL BE UTILIZED
TO FINANCE THE FOREIGN EXCHANGE COSTS (EXCLUDING
LOCAL DUTIES AND TAXES) OF ELIGIBLE ITEMS PRODUCED
AND PROCURED FROM THE BANK'S MEMBER COUNTRIES
EXCLUDING ITEMS ON A NEGATIVE LIST, AND IMPORTS
FINANCED BY OTHER BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL
FUNDING AGENCIES.
SERVICES: NOT APPLICABLE.
ENVIRONMENTAL CATEGORY: C
PROJECT PROCESSING STAGE:
SRC COMPLETED: 11 OCT 1999
PROJECT OFFICER: SADIA KHAN (632-6372)
FINANCIAL SECTOR AND INDUSTRY DIVISION EAST
IN-COUNTRY COMMERCIAL OFFICER: C/O PATRICK SMELLER,
AMEMBASSY ALMATY
3. NAME OF PROJECT: COMMERCIAL BANK AUDITS (TA
LOAN)
PROJECT NO.: KGZ31535-02
EXECUTING AGENCY: NATIONAL BANK OF THE KYRGYZ
REPUBLIC
101 UMETALIYEV STREET, BISHKEK 720040
CONTACT: MR. ULAN SARBANOV, ACTING CHAIRMAN
FAX: (996-312) 217427
E-MAIL: MAIL@NBK.BISHKEK.SU
TEL. NO.: (996-312) 217593
LOAN AMOUNT: US$1.0 MILLION
SECTOR/SUBSECTOR: FINANCE SECTOR/CAPITAL MARKET
DEVELOPMENT
OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE: THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
(TA) LOAN IS PROPOSED TO ENHANCE THE EFFICIENCY OF
BANK'S FINANCIAL INTERMEDIATION BY IMPROVING THE
ACCURACY AND TRANSPARENCY OF THE BANK'S FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE. TO ACHIEVE THIS OBJECTIVE, THE TA LOAN
WILL FINANCE THE 1999 EXTERNAL AUDITS OF SELECTED
COMMERCIAL BANKS IN ACCORDANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL
ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (IAS). THE RESULTS OF THIS
AUDIT WILL BE USED FOR DETERMINING NBKR'S AND THE
GOVERNMENT'S POLICIES RELATING TO THE
RECAPITALIZATION OF THE BANKS. THE TA LOAN WILL
COVER THOSE COMMERCIAL BANKS IN THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC
WHICH (I) ALREADY MEET NBKR'S PRUDENTIAL
REGULATIONS; (II) ARE EITHER ALREADY SERVICING OR
ARE EXPECTED TO SERVICE CREDIT LINES OF
MULTILATERAL AND BILATERAL DONORS; AND (III) ARE
EXPECTED TO BE RECAPITALIZED BY INTERNATIONAL
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.
PROCUREMENT:
GOODS: NOT APPLICABLE.
SERVICES: INTERNATIONAL AUDITORS WITH EXTENSIVE
EXPERIENCE IN THE FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT AUDITS
OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN ECONOMIES IN
TRANSITION (FROM CENTRAL PLANNING TO THE MARKET)
WILL BE REQUIRED FOR A TOTAL OF ABOUT 5 PERSON-
MONTHS. THE AUDIT FIRM'S PERSONNEL SHOULD HAVE
EXPERTISE IN (I) INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
APPLICABLE TO BANKS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS;
(II) THOROUGH KNOWLEDGE OF SOVIET-ERA MATERIAL
PRODUCTION SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTING; AND (III) WORKING
KNOWLEDGE OF RUSSIAN.
ENVIRONMENTAL CATEGORY: TO BE DETERMINED.
PROJECT PROCESSING STAGE:
SRC COMPLETED: 11 OCT 1999
PROJECT OFFICER: SADIA KHAN (632-6372)
FINANCIAL SECTOR AND INDUSTRY DIVISION EAST
IN-COUNTRY COMMERCIAL OFFICER: C/O PATRICK SMELLER,
AMEMBASSY ALMATY
C. TAJIKISTAN
NAME OF PROJECT: FLOOD EMERGENCY REHABILITATION
PROJECT NO.: TAJ33483-01
EXECUTING AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND
EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
LOAN AMOUNT: US$5.0 MILLION
SECTOR: MULTISECTOR
OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE: THE PROJECT WILL ASSIST THE
GOVERNMENT IN THE EFFICIENT REHABILITATION OF
PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE DAMAGED BY THE JULY 1999
FLOODS AND LANDSLIDES. THE PROJECT CONSISTS OF: (A)
CIVIL WORKS; (B) CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS; (C)
EQUIPMENT; AND (D) CONSULTING SERVICES FOR
CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL
IMPACT MONITORING.
PROCUREMENT:
GOODS: ADVANCE PROCUREMENT ACTION HAS BEEN
APPROVED FOR EQUIPMENT AND CIVIL WORKS FOR THE
PERIOD BETWEEN FLOOD OCCURRENCE AND LOAN
EFFECTIVENESS, WITH RETROACTIVE FINANCING OF $1
MILLION. PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES TO BE
FINANCED FROM THE BANK LOAN WILL BE UNDERTAKEN IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE BANK'S GUIDELINES FOR
PROCUREMENT THROUGH FORCE ACCOUNT, DIRECT PURCHASE
AND LOCAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR CIVIL WORKS AND
DIRECT PURCHASE FOR EQUIPMENT.
SERVICES: A TOTAL OF 290 PERSON-MONTHS OF DOMESTIC
CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR DESIGN REVIEW, CONSTRUCTION
SUPERVISION AND QUALITY CONTROL.
ENVIRONMENTAL CATEGORY: B
PROJECT PROCESSING STAGE:
LTACC COMPLETED: 30 SEP 1999
PROJECT OFFICER: JOHN F. BROOKS (632-6919)
TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION EAST