Date : 2007-07-21

Title : Zoological / Botanical Garden - IFP

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Zoological / Botanical Garden - IFP

Zoological Survey Department Government of Pakistan

Invitation for Proposal

Zoological Survey Department invites technical and financial proposal fro the interested firms with detailed experience/experience in Designing and Development of the International Standard Zoological - Botanical Garden for Research, Scientific Education and Recreational purposes at Banni Gala Islamabad on Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) basis.

The land earmarked for this purpose measures 725 acres, falls in scrub vegetation zone and comprises of a semi-mountainous eye catching tract that drains into Rawal Lake. The main objective of this project is to promote World Class Scientific, Educational and Recreational Facilities in Pakistan. It would be place to relax, rejuvenate, and experience the wonders of nature blended with full entertainment. The main features of the project would include:

• A Complete Botanical Garden with more than 3000 plant species. It should have classified gardens and a forest of different types of trees. This Garden should be one of the World's largest collections of plants, the region's leading educational center for gardening and horticulture, and an international center for plant research.
• A complete Zoological Garden based on "Open Zoo" concept. The animals are to be kept in spacious, landscaped enclosures, separated from the visitors by dry or wet moats. The end result is a feeling of openness. The Zoological Garden will have more than three thousand animals of at least 200 species.
• Aquarium building containing the Sea Life giving the feel of standing deep into the sea.
• "Night Safari". This part would be built for visit at night also. Night Safari offers guests the unique experience of exploring wildlife in a jungle at night. Through the use of subtle lighting technique, guests are able to view over 1,000 nocturnal animals of 100 species in vast naturalistic habitats.
• Overhead Train or Cable car to have the full view of the Park.
• A complete entertainment park, like Disney Land or Genting Highland Rides of different kinds fun games theatres, cinemas, restaurants, resorts etc.
• All other entertainments as proposed by the developing company and approved by the Ministry.
• Theme Park
• Commercial Centre
• Data & Publication Centre
• Any other Recreational/Allied facilities

The firm should possess sufficient international exposure in relevant field to design, plan, execute and operate the said project. The respective firm shall be required to deposit Rs. 2.5 million as earnest money along with documentary evidence supporting their claim of experience, stating contract amount, start and completion dates of the referred project.

The firms short-listed will be asked to make a presentation on the proposal to the Ministry of Environment, giving details of financial projections and physical work involved. The proposal should reach the following address by 20th August, 2007.

Abdul Munaf Qaimkhani

Project Director

2nd Floor, Hajvairy Plaza, Blue Area Near China Chowk, Islamabad.

Phone: 051-9201141