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Feed the Future Ethiopia Transforming Agriculture (FTF-ETA) is inviting all eligible bidders to submit their detailed company profile, including their experience in providing similar services. We are seeking qualified truck rental, freight shipping or any related service providing 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 rental service of refrigerated trucks | ||
| Type of Procurement: | Rental of two rigid refrigerated trucks, each equipped with a high-efficiency refrigeration unit capable of maintaining temperatures between 0°C and 4°C. The trucks should have a loading capacity of 5–7 tons, with a food-grade stainless steel (AISI 304 or equivalent) interior and a minimum of 100 mm thick high-density polyurethane insulation. The refrigeration system must operate with a self-engine drive and include an electric standby option. The requirement is for two refrigerated trucks for a duration of 12 months each. With driver (without fuel). | ||
| Type of Contract: | One – time contract of fixed price | ||
| Term of Contract: | One Time | ||
| Contract Funding: | Department of State (DOS) | ||
| This Procurement supports: | Department of State (DOS) Ethiopia Transforming Agriculture | ||
| Submit Proposal to: | InkindProcurement.ETA@transforming-agriculture.org | ||
| Date of Issue of RFP: | September 21, 2025 | ||
| Date Questions from Supplier Due: | September 30, 2025, 16:00 East Africa Time (EAT) | ||
| Date Proposal Due: | October 10, 2025, 16:00 East Africa Time (EAT) | ||
| Approximate Date Purchase Order | Issued to Successful Bidder(s): | TBD | |
| Method 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-25-014A-GRT | ||
The RTI- FTFETA project reserves the right to reject any or all bids
