Establishment of G+1 poultry cages for laying chickens

Job Description

IMBARAGA Farmers Organization is a Rwandan non-governmental organization established in 1992 by local farmers. Its core mission is to support the transformation of agriculture from traditional practices to a more professional, profitable, and socially impactful sector. IMBARAGA aims to make agriculture a viable economic activity that significantly contributes to improving the livelihoods and welfare of farmers. The organization’s mission is to increase farmers’ professionalism through capacity building for enhanced productivity and competitiveness, while also protecting their social and economic rights through lobbying and advocacy. IMBARAGA envisions a professional farmer who is a change maker, driving both economic development and social transformation within their communities.

Within this framework, IMBARAGA is implementing the Youth Entrepreneurship in Agriculture in Rwanda (YEA-R) Program, which aims to empower young people to engage in agriculture as a sustainable and viable business. The program supports youth-led agribusiness initiatives through targeted interventions, including access to productive assets, technical support, and market-oriented value chains.

In line with the objectives of the YEA-R Program, IMBARAGA Farmers Organization hereby invites eligible and qualified suppliers to submit bids for the establishment of poultry cages for laying chickens, in accordance with the technical specifications and requirements outlined in this Terms of Reference.

The objective is to contract a qualified and experienced supplier for the establishment of 50 poultry cages and each one designed to accommodate 300 laying chickens for youth groups in accordance with the technical specifications and delivery schedule outlined in this terms of reference.

Responsibilities

• Installing poultry cages using timber (wooden structures) suitable for laying chickens.
• Designing and constructing two-level poultry housing units with a total capacity of 300 chickens (150 chickens per level).
• Installing essential poultry management equipment, including:
  • Automatic drinkers
  • Feeders
  • Egg-laying boxes (nesting areas)
• Establishment of an attached store to the poultry house for:
  • Storage of poultry feed
  • Isolation of sick chickens when necessary
• Installation of a protective fence around the poultry facility
• Ensuring adequate ventilation, lighting, and implementation of appropriate biosecurity measures within the poultry structures
• Providing all materials, labor, tools, and equipment necessary for the successful completion of the works
• Ensuring compliance with standards and best practices for poultry housing.

Specifications

Structure

• Design: G+1 (two-level structure)
• Materials and features:
  • The installation surface shall be paved with stones and finished with a strong cement mix.
  • The poultry house shall be elevated using timber beams and wooden planks.
  • The floor shall consist of a concrete slab with a plywood covering.
  • Metal mesh fencing and railings shall be installed to ensure proper ventilation.
  • Wooden doors shall be installed for secure enclosure.
  • Roofing shall be made of BG30 quality iron sheets.

Capacity

• Lower level: 150 chickens
• Upper level: 150 chickens

Poultry Equipment

• Each poultry cage shall be equipped with:
  • An automatic drinking system
  • Adequate feeders for poultry feeding
  • Egg-laying cages or nesting areas suitable for laying chickens

Store Annex

• Each poultry cage shall include a store with the following purposes:
  • Storage of poultry feed and management equipment
  • Temporary isolation area for sick birds
• The store shall have dimensions of 5 m × 2 m (10 m²).

Fence

• Each poultry facility shall include a protective fence surrounding the poultry structure to ensure:
  • Biosecurity
  • Protection against predators
  • Restricted access for unauthorized persons

Requirements

• Proven experience in the establishment of poultry cages
• Availability of skilled personnel and sufficient technical capacity for poultry cage establishment works
• Ability to complete the works within the specified timeframe
• Compliance with poultry cages establishment safety standards

How to Apply

Bids shall be submitted via email: Imbaragaprocurement@gmail.com

Both technical and financial proposals must be submitted.

The submission deadline is 15th April,2026, by 5:00 PM.

Late submissions will not be considered.