Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry of Local Government Tender Notice

The Government of the Republic of Kenya through its internal funds intends to undertake the construction and completion of new markets as indicated below:-

The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister & Ministry of Local Government invites contractors registered with the Ministry of Roads and Public Works, Category D and above for both Civil and Building works for respective categories to bid for the following works.

1 Proposed Construction of a Modern Market for Municipal Council of Meru at Meru Town
2008-09/MoLG/MKT/MMC/UDD-WM

2 Proposed Construction of a Modem Market for Mwingi Town Council at Mwingi Town
2008-09/MOLG/MKT/MWTC/UDD-WM/3

3 Proposed Construction of a Modern Market for Kitui County Council at Kabati Town
2008-09/MOLG/MKT/MMC/UDD-WM/4

4 Proposed Re-Modelling of Jubilee Market Kisumu Phase I
2008-09/MoLG/MKT/Kisumu/MDD/1

5 Proposed Extension of Soko Mjinqa Market in Nyeri Town
2008-09/MoLG/MKT/Nyeri/MDD/2

6 Proposed Construction of a Modern Market for Sotik Town
2008-09/MoLG/MKT/Sotik/MDD/3

7 Proposed Extensions to Kongowea Wholesale Market for municipal council of Mombasa
2008-09/MoLG/MKT/Kongowea/MDD/4

8 Proposed Construction of Wakulima Market, Biashara Ward, Nakuru
2008-09/MoLG/MKT/Nakuru/MDD/5

9 Proposed completion of outstanding works on Rehabilitation/Reconstruction of Garissa Matatu/Bus Park (CLASS E & ABOVE) RE-ADVERTISEMENT
MOLG/STDP/UDD/GSA/2007-08/01

QUALIFICATION CRITERIA

Further to the above, only contractors meeting the criteria below as a minimum, which should be demonstrated by producing relevant evidence at the time of submission will be considered:

1. Show proof of works or projects of similar magnitude and complexity previously undertaken in the last five years indicating the contract sums,
   
2. A Bid bond equivalent to 2% of the Total Bid Sum. The ministry reserves the right to confirm the bid bonds from the issuing bank,
3. Have adequate and proper equipment and trained key personnel for these types of works including their C.V.s and certified copies of testimonials certificates.
4. Certificate of Incorporation, Tax compliance & VAT certificates.
5. Proof of sound financial standing and minimum average annual turnover of Kshs. 10 million (for category D& E and above).
6. Tenderers with more than two projects currently running with this ministry will not be considered.

Tender documents, with specifications, Bill of Quantities and Conditions of Contract, may be obtained from the Procurement Office, Jogoo House 'A' 2nd floor Room 254 upon payment of a Non- Refundable fee of Kshs. 5,000 in cash only payable at the Cash Office located on the first floor Jogoo House "A".. Bid Documents will be issued on production of payment receipt.

Interested bidders may obtain further information at that time.

Potential bidders must attend a compulsory site visit scheduled from 23rd February 2009 10.00 am at the respective Council Offices before tendering. Relevant drawings for the projects will be issued during these site visits. Bidders who are unable to make the site visit on the assigned date and time may make alternative arrangements with the respective town clerks for other dates before the closing date.

The bids, one original and one copy, in plain sealed envelopes bearing the name of the tender and number but without indication of Tenderer's name should be addressed to:

The Permanent Secretary
Office of the Deputy Prime
Minister & Ministry of Local Government
P. O. Box 3004-00100
NAIROBI

website: www.localgoverment.go.ke

All bids shall be placed into the Tender Box situated at the Main entrance of 1st floor-Jogoo House A not later than 9th March 2009 at 10.00 am.

Submitted bids will be opened in the Conference room Jogoo House A 1 st Floor on 9n March 2009 at 10.00 am soon after closing date and time, in the presence of Tenderers' who may wish to attend. All bids shall be valid for a period of 120 days after Bid opening and must be accompanied by Bid Security in the form described. Late Bids will be rejected and returned unopened. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Ministry reserves the right to accept or reject or accept any bid and is not bound to give reasons.

B. O. MISERA
FOR: PERMANENT SECRETARY