To:Bidders

From:Tetra Tech/AESP

IssuanceDate:January 17, 2016

Closing Date:January 26, 2016(4:00PM Kabul, Afghanistan local time)

Subject:Invitation toBid– ITB#0010“Sale of Toyota - Prado Land Cruisier Vehicle

(Model 2003)”

Reference:USAID/Tetra Tech Contract No. EDH-I-00-08-00027-00, Task Order 01, Afghanistan Engineering Support Program (AESP)

Dear Bidders:

Enclosed is anInvitation to Bid (ITB) for the sale of a Toyota – Prado Land Cruiser Vehicle (Model 2003) at the Tetra Tech/AESPKabul officelocated at Street #01, House #02, Shash Darak, District #09, Kabul, Afghanistan. Tetra Tech/AESPintends to sell the aforementioned vehicle and invites bidders to submit their bid price in a sealed envelope to the address specified below.

Submissions:

  1. Submission of Bid:All responses must be in English.All documents needing signature/stamp should be scanned and submitted tothe Tetra Tech/AESP Contracts and Procurement Department in a sealed envelope no later than January 26, 2016 (4:00PM Kabul, Afghanistan local time).

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Appendix Attached:

Appendix A:Bid Submission Form

SECTION A – ITBINSTRUCTIONS & CONDITIONS

  1. All bids received after the bid closing date and time specified above will be returned to the applicable bidder unopened.
  2. Bidders are welcome to inspect the vehicle prior to submitting bids.
  3. The vehicle is stored at the Tetra Tech/AESP Kabul office located at Street #01, House #02, Shash Darak, District #09, Kabul, Afghanistan and maybe inspected between 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM from 18 January, 2016 to 24 January, 2016 (excluding week end Friday on January 22, 2016). For inspection purposes, please contact Mr. Farid Nazar at 0 729 131 987.
  4. Tetra Tech/AESP reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in bids received whenever such rejection is in the interest of the Tetra Tech/AESP. This invitation to bid does not commit Tetra Tech/AESP to award a contractual instrument or to pay any costs incurred in, or in connection with, the preparation or submission of bids.
  5. Tetra Tech/AESP also reserves the right to withdraw the invitation to bid prior to award in its sole discretion or when it may deem appropriate.
  6. Payment in full shall be made prior to removal of the vehicle from TetraTech property, and in any case within five (5) business days of the signature of the contract for sale between the successful bidder and Tetra Tech/AESP. Successful bidder shall transport the vehicle within five (5) business days of the full payment. And after processing of the required paperwork to transfer the vehicle to the new owner. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of the anticipated contract for sale.
  7. The vehicle described is offered “AS IS, WHERE IS” and without recourse or warranties of any kind.
  8. Upon payment of the purchase price in full, by certified Cash or Wire Transfer to the Tetra Tech/AESP, title to the vehicle passes to the successful bidder, excluding the vehicle plate No, and all handling thereafter shall be at the expense and risk of the successful bidder.
  9. The successful bidder agrees to transport the vehicle at his/her expense and Tetra Tech/AESP will not provide any assistance either mechanical or manpower during the transport of the vehicle.
  10. This invitation to bid contains no contractual offer of any kind.
  11. Your bid shall remain valid and open for acceptance for a period of at least thirty (30) days from the opening date.
  12. Evaluation of bids shall take place based on the total price for the vehicle. A bid shall be deemed successful if it was submitted in compliance with the terms and conditions of this ITB and contained highest price for the given vehicle.

Bidders are requiredto examine all instructions and conditions contained in this ITB.

“Failure to do so will be at the BIDDERS' risk.”

SECTION B - TYPE OF AWARD

The award will be a contract for sale agreement.

SECTION C – Description of Goods/Commodities or Services

Description / Vehicle Identity No. / Engine No. / Model / Color / Plate / Condition
Toyota – Prado Land Cruiser / 29J330004442 / 53590003 / 2003 / Silver / N/A / Used Car

SECTION D – SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

D.1. Executive Order on Terrorism Financing

U.S. Executive Orders and U.S. law prohibits transactions with, and the provision of resources and support to, individuals and organizations associated with terrorism. It is the legal responsibility of the Offeror to ensure compliance with these Executive Orders and laws.

D.2 Communications with USAID and Other Agencies

All of Offeror’s contractual written or oral communications with or to USAID, or local agencies relative to the Work under this ITBmust be through or with the authorization of Tetra Tech/AESP Chief of Party (COP).

D.3 Language Requirement

All submissions shall be provided in English.

Appendix A

Bid Submission Form

ITB#0010 “Sale of Toyota - Prado Land Cruisier Vehicle (Model 2003)”

Under

USAID/Afghanistan Engineering Support Program

Contract # EDH-I-00-08-00027-00

Task Order #01

Description / Vehicle Identity No. / Engine No. / Model / Color / Plate / Condition
Toyota – Prado Land Cruiser / 29J330004442 / 53590003 / 2003 / Silver / N/A / Used Car
Bidder’s Total Price: $......

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Authorized Signature and Stamp

Name and Title of Signatory:

Name of the Firm:

Address:

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