INVITATION TO BID: ITB No. 002 Fista School – Akkar/Tripoli – Facility Rehabilitation Works

FISTA First Step Together Association for special education, invites qualified General Contractors registered with the Government of Lebanon to submit their firm offers for Renovations of both FISTA Akkar Facility and FISTA Tripoli Facility. 

This project is considered of high emergency and is entitled for immediate execution following the award of contract.  

Project Description  

1.Miniara Akkar Facility Project 

The rehabilitation project of FISTA school‐ Akkar consists of renovating the facility in order to improve accessibility, comfort and safety following UNICEF common practice guidelines. Accordingly, multiple modifications will be applied to Basement 1 and Ground Floor levels.

First, two steel ramps with necessary handrails will be added to facilitate accessibility at building main entrance and ground floor entrance.

Second, one toilet, located on ground floor level, will be modified and equipped to accommodate a variety of users including persons with disabilities.

Third, existing passages will be adjusted and cleared to facilitate accessibility to classrooms, also clear signage will be installed to indicate direction inside the facility from building main entrance towards internal circulation and provide orientation in case of emergency and fire (exit signs).

Moreover, vinyl flooring will be installed where necessary (classrooms, passage, waiting areas…) in addition to new lighting fixtures (for energy saving and high lumen efficiency), fire extinguishers and smoke detectors. Additionally, solar panels will be installed on the roof providing renewable energy (22 Amp per day/ 7 Amp per night) as per the following specifications:  12 Luxor PV panels 540W each, made in Germany, galvanized steel stand (sketch is presented in Annex A), inverter type Deye 5.5KW, 12 batteries 12V 230AH tubular deep cycle each, including all necessary cabling, breakers and accessories for installation.

Finally concerning furniture works, 20% of the existing desks, chairs, tables, cabinets and other existing wood works will be replaced by new ones and the rest will be fully repaired and readjusted.

2.Tripoli Facility Project 

The rehabilitation works in FISTA’s Tripoli facility aim to provide accessibility in a safe environment. Therefore, following UNICEF common practice guidelines, special adjustments will be made. 

First, one toilet will be modified and equipped to accommodate a variety of users including persons with disabilities.

Second, solar panels will be installed on the roof providing renewable energy (22 Amp per day/ 7 Amp per night) as per the following specifications: 12 Luxor PV panels 540W each, made in Germany, galvanized steel stand (sketch is presented in Annex A), inverter type Deye 5.5KW, 12 batteries 12V 230AH tubular deep cycle each, including all necessary cabling, breakers and accessories for installation.

Third, the internal surfaces (walls & ceilings) in addition to wood doors will be repaired, adjusted and repainted.