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 delivering and installing grain processing machineries stated below. 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 Grain machineries:Type of Procurement:Grain washing machine for cereals & pulses – 1 unit (food-grade stainless steel, min. 600 kg/ hr. capacity),Roasting machine – 1 unit (horizontal grain roaster, min. 800-1,200 kg/ hr. capacity),Dehulling machine – 1 unit (≥97% efficiency, food-grade stainless steel),Milling machine – 1 unit (horizontal pin mill, 300-800 kg/ hr. capacity),Grain cleaning machine – 1 unit (Suitable for cereals and pulses including barley, wheat, maize, chickpeas, lentils, 1,000 – 5,000 kg/ hr. capacity),Automatic vertical packaging machine (VFFS) for fine flour – 1 unit(Automatic packing of fine flour (500g–2kg) into pouches, Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS))With transportation, installation, commissioning, calibration, and operator training at the project site.Type of Contract:Cost not to exceedTerm of Contract:One TimeContract Funding:Department of State (DOS)This Procurement supports:Feed the Future Ethiopia Transforming AgricultureSubmit Proposal to:InkindProcurement.ETA@transforming-agriculture.orgDate of Issue of RFP:September 7, 2025Date Questions from Supplier Due:September 17, 2025, 16:00 East Africa Time (EAT)Date Proposal Due:September 30, 2025, 16:00 East Africa Time (EAT)Approximate Date Purchase OrderIssued 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-25-018A, B, D-GRT