The Feed the Future Ethiopia Transforming Agriculture (FTF-ETA) project is seeking bids for the purchase of forage harvesting machines for Lots One and Two.


Reporter(Feb 08, 2026)

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 producing similar machinery. We are seeking qualified manufacturing. importing, and wholesale companies with the necessary technical and financial capacity, and a valid business. license for the current Ethiopian fiscal year (2018). Qualified bidders are invited to collect the RFQ/RFP from the RTI International website at https://www.rtl.org/current-opportunities.

LOT: ONE

Commodity/Service Required:

Purchase of Forage Harvesting Machines

Qty

 

Type of Procurement:

 

Forage harvester mountable to tractor 40 50 T/h harvesting capacity

Silage wrapping machine 60 bale/hour, bale weight 50kgs 5 ton/hour

Plastic films silage bale wrap

With commissioning, testing, training, installation, transportation, loading, unloading and all necessary costs to Bonga southwest region, Jimma.

 

1 set

1 set

7000kg

 

LOT: TWO

Commodity/Service Required:

Purchase of Forage Harvesting Machines

 

 

Type of Procurement:

 

Baler Machine

Combined Set Forage Harvester & Chopper

Silage Wrapping Machine

Plastic films Silage Bale Wrap

With installation, Transportation to Jimma town, kersa Woreda. including loading & unloading

 

1 pcs

1 pcs

1 pcs

8360 pcs

 

Participation and Evaluation Methodology for Lots and Items

 

Bidders can submit partial bids for items listed in the LOTS, However, please note that the Silage Wrapping Machine and the Plastic Film Bale Wrap are inseparable and must be offered together. Awards will be made based on compliance with technical specifications, other evaluation criteria, and the best-evaluated bid.

 

Type of Contract:

 

One-time contract of fixed price

 

Term of Contract:

 

One Time

 

 

Contract Funding:

 

Department of State

 

 

This Procurement supports:

 

Department of State- Ethiopia Transforming Agriculture

 

Submit Proposal to:

 

InkindProcurement.ETA@transforming-agriculture.org

 

 

Date of Issue of RFP:

 

February 08, 2026

 

 

Date Questions from Supplier Due:

 

February 17, 2026, at 17:30 East Africa Time (EAT)

 

 

 

Date Response Posted on RTI website

February 23, 2026, at 17:30 East Africa Time (EAT)

 

 

Date Proposal Due:

 

February 27, 2026, at 17:30 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-25-016A-GRT and ETA-25-AA-008A- GRT

The RTI-FTFETA project reserves the right to reject any or all bids.


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