Implementation of UNDIS Accessibility Requirements at UNRCCA Premises in Ashgabat

The United Nations has a requirement for implementation of the United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy (UNDIS) in respect to accessibility compliance at its United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) premises in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

This implementation will include construction of ramps, walkways as well as modification of openings such as doors, windows for a continuous, safe and step-free accessible route for persons with disabilities including wheelchair users and persons with reduced mobility or visual impairment. The estimated detailed bills of quantities will be included in the solicitation document to be shared after this REOI.

Similarly, technical and financial offers will be submitted at the bid submission stage which will include and not limited to proof of experience, labour expertise, work schedule, quality control plan, health and safety plan. A mandatory site visit and warranty period of 1 year for all works are applicable in this requirement.

The requirement is all-inclusive, therefore, the vendor will be responsible for supply of materials, labour, equipment, tools, supervision and all arrangements necessary for provision of the required services.

The estimated project duration is 60 calendar days.

Specific Requirements/Information The following requirements must be met by the interested vendors for UN to consider their received confirmation of interest. a. Confirmation that the company is registered and permitted to carry out construction works in Turkmenistan.

Electronic response as guided below to this EOI is preferred.

Please note that this request for expression of interest is not an invitation to submit a bid and submission of EOI would not automatically warrant receipt of solicitation documents. The UN reserves the right to reject EOIs received after the deadline.

Please see UNGM registration guidance below.