Request for Proposal (RFP) Construction Contractor for Rw

Introduction

Zipline Rwanda Ltd invites qualified civil works contractors to submit technical proposals for prequalification for the RW-3 infrastructure construction project. The project will be located at Gatwaro Village, Kibuye Cell, Kwishyura Sector, Karongi District, Western Province.

The purpose of this Request for Technical Proposals (RTP) is to identify and shortlist capable contractors with the technical, financial, and operational capacity to deliver the RW-3 project.

At the time of issuing this RTP, final construction designs and Bills of Quantities (BoQ) are still under development. Therefore, financial proposals are not required at this stage. Only shortlisted contractors will be invited to participate in the second stage of the procurement process, where final designs will be issued and financial proposals will be requested.

Procurement Process

Zipline will implement a two-stage contractor selection process.

Stage 1 – Contractor Prequalification

Contractors must submit:

• Technical proposal
• Company qualifications
• Personnel information
• Equipment availability
• Statutory documentation
• Financial capacity documentation

Based on evaluation, Zipline will shortlist a limited number of contractors (typically 3–5).

Stage 2 – Financial Tender (Shortlisted Contractors Only)

Shortlisted contractors will receive:

• Final IFC drawings
• Technical specifications
• Bill of Quantities

Shortlisted contractors will then submit:

• Financial proposal
• Detailed construction methodology
• Final implementation schedule

The contract will be awarded based on combined technical and financial evaluation.

Project Overview

The RW-3 project supports Zipline's logistics and drone delivery operations. Construction activities may include:

• Warehouse and logistics infrastructure
• Office and operational buildings
• Drone launch and recovery zones
• Utility systems (power, water, septic systems, HVAC)
• Access roads and site drainage
• Prefabricated structures