| INVITATION FOR BIDS | |
| Country: | Jamaica |
| Procurement Entity: | Ministry of Finance and the Public Service (MOFPS) |
| Project Manager: | Urban Development Corporation (UDC) |
| Project Name: | Upgrade of Dining Rooms at the Jamaica Conference Centre |
| Reference #: | 400:128-3.3/10-2026/DiningRoomsUpgrade/JCC |
| Description of Works: | UDC invites bids from suitably qualified contractors to upgrade the Delegates Dining, Central Courtyard, Lily Pond Garden, Ground Floor Open Dining Hall and First Floor Open Dining Halls at the Jamaica Conference Centre. The works comprise, but are not limited to, building renovations, interior fit-out, landscaping, mechanical and electrical upgrades, specialist finishes, furniture integration, lighting, acoustical improvements and associated ancillary works. |
| Eligibility: | The following documents are required to be submitted with the Bid: A valid Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) or Tax Compliance Letter (TCL)A valid Public Procurement Commission (PPC) Registration Certificate in the Works Category of Building Construction – Grade 1 |
| Procurement Method: | Bidding will be conducted through the Open National Competition procedures in accordance with the Government of Jamaica (GoJ) Public Procurement Act, 2015 (as amended in 2025) and the Public Procurement Regulations, 2018 (as amended in 2025). |
| Contact Information: | Director, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Department Urban Development Corporation 12 Ocean Boulevard, Kingston Email: tenders@udcja.com |
| Solicitation Documents: | Solicitation Documents will be available for download from the Government of Jamaica Electronic Procurement (GOJEP) website at www.gojep.gov.jm as of October 20, 2026. Bidders are required to register on GOJEP in order to access the Solicitation Documents and participate in the procurement process. Registration on GOJEP is mandatory for participation and submission of a Bid. Instructions for registration and participation are available on the GOJEP website. Bidders are responsible for obtaining the Solicitation Documents through GOJEP and ensuring that they are properly registered and able to participate in the procurement process. |
| Site Visit: | A Site Visit is scheduled to be held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, 14-20 Port Royal St, Kingston, on November 4, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Bidders who intend to attend the Site Visit are required to notify the UDC of their intention to participate no later than October 30, 2026, by emailing tenders@udjca.com. |
| Bid Submission and Opening: | Bids must be submitted electronically via the GOJEP website at www.gojep.gov.jm no later than January 19, 2027, at 2:00 p.m. Jamaica Time (UTC-5). Late Bids will be automatically rejected by the system. The online Bid Opening will take place on the same day at 2:15 p.m. Jamaica Time (UTC-5). |
| For additional info visit: | https://udcja.com/category/rfp/ |
