invitation for bid

RTI is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. Founded as a centerpiece of the Research Triangle Park in North Carolina in 1958, RTI offers innovative research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services. It has a worldwide staff of more than 6,000 people.Feed the Future Ethiopia Transforming Agriculture (FTF-ETA) is inviting all eligible bidders to submit their detailed company profile, including their experience in installing manual drip irrigation systems. We are seeking qualified companies with the necessary technical and financial capacity, and a valid business license for the current Ethiopian fiscal year (2017/2018). Qualified bidders are invited to collect the RFQ/RFP from the RTI International website at https://www.rti.org/current-opportunities.Commodity/Service Required:Purchase of Manual drip irrigation system:Type of Procurement:An invitation to a qualified and experienced service provider to carry out the complete design, development, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, training, post- installation and follow up support for a manual drip irrigation system across at Manrac Beraha cooperative’s existing and expansion farmland located in Shebelley woreda, Somali region.Type of Contract:One – time contract of fixed priceTerm of Contract:One TimeContract Funding:Department of State (DOS)This Procurement supports:Department of State (DOS) Ethiopia Transforming AgricultureSubmit Proposal to:InkindProcurement.ETA@transforming-agriculture.orgDate of Issue of RFP:August 31, 2025Date Questions from Supplier Due:September 12, 2025, 16:00 East Africa Time (EAT)Date Proposal Due:September 22, 2025, 16:00 East Africa Time (EAT)Approximate Date Purchase Order Issued to Successful Bidder(s):TBDMethod of Submittal:Respond via e-mail InkindProcurement.ETA@transforming-agriculture.org with attached document in MS Word/ Pdf format. Please provide digital brochures as deemed necessary to support your offer.Solicitation Number:ETA-AA-25-021-GRT