Athi Water Services Board Invitation for Bids (IFB)

Contract Identification No: AWSB/T/14/2008-2009

1. The Athi Water Services Board has received a Grant from the Ministry of Roads towards the cost of Relocation of Water and Sewerage Services and intends to apply part of the funds to cover eligible payments under the Contract for Relocation Works of Water and sewerage services along Thika Highway, Contract No: AWSB/T/14/2008-2009. Bidding is open to all qualified Contractors.

2. The Athi Water Services Board now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the construction of:

(i) Relocation of water pipelines of various diameter along thika road

(ii) Connection to the affected off takes

(iii) Ancillary works including construction of chambers and installation of valves as directed

(iv) Temporary works to ensure that water services to Nairobi Residents are not affected

(v) Relocation of sewer lines and associated works

Qualifications requirements include:

(a) Experience as prime contractor in the construction of at least one works' contract of a nature and complexity equivalent to the Works. The project is deemed comparable if it includes construction of civil engineering works including construction of

(i) water pipeline of at least 6 km of 450 mm diameter ferrous pipes including earthwork excavation, pipe laying, pipe protection and testing for a period of 3 months

(ii) At least 8 km of 450 mm diameter sewer lines construction including pipe laying, construction of manholes and associated ancillary works for a period of 4 months.

(b) Proposals for the timely acquisition (own, lease, hire, etc.) of the essential equipment, i.e.

(i) 3 No. 20ton excavator,

(ii) 2No 15 ton tippers,

(iii) 2No. 14 ton Lorries,

(iv) 2No.1 m3 concrete mixers,

(v) 4 No.OJSm3 concrete dumpers,

(vi) 2No.40mm concrete vibrators,

(vii) 2 No. Air compressors with 5 jacks,

(viii) 1 no. D7 Dozers,

(ix) 1No D7 Dozer with side boom,

(x) 1 No mobile crane

(xi) 1 No Wheel loaders

(c) Contract manager/Site Agent with ten years' experience in works of an equivalent nature and volume, including no less than three years as Site Agent; and

(d) Liquid assets and/or credit facilities, net of other contractual commitments and exclusive of any advance payments which may be made under the Contract, of no less than KSh. 120 million.

e) Registration with the Ministry of Water and Irrigation as Class A contractor and with the Ministry of Roads and Public Works as Class B and above.

3. Bidding documents (and additional copies) may be purchased at Athi Water Services Board

3rd Floor, Africa Re Building,
Hospital Road, Upper Hill
P.O. Box45283-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Fax: 254-20-2724295
Email info @ awsboard.go.ke

for a nonrefundable fee of Kshs. 5000.00, or its equivalent in a freely-convertible currency, for each set. Interested bidders may obtain further information at the same address.

4. Bids shall be valid for a period of 105 days after Bid opening and must be accompanied by bank security of Kshs.;6,000,000.00 or its equivalent in a convertible currency in the form of a bank guarantee or a banker's cheque from a reputable bank in Kenya, and shall be delivered to:

Chief Executive Officer
Athi Water Services Board
3rd Floor, Africa Re Building, Conference Room
Hospital Road, Upper Hill
Nairobi, Kenya

On or before 15.00 Hrs on 19th February 2009, at which time they will be opened in the presence of the bidders who wish to attend.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
ATHI WATER SERVICES BOARD