Rift Valley Water Services Board - Procurement of Consultancy Services for Itare Dam Water Supply Project

INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

The Government of the Republic of Kenya identified the proposed Itare Dam as on one of the Vision 2030 flagship projects and has therefore prioritized its implementation.

The main objective of the project is to improve water supply and sanitation services in Nakuru Town and parts of the neighboring areas of Rongai, Molo, Elburgon and Kuresoi within the service area of the Rift Valley Water Service Board (RVWSB).

The proposed developments may include:-

• Construction of Itare dam
• Construction of Bulk Transfer Tunnel
• Construction of Bulk transfer Pipelines
• Construction of Treatment Works
• Construction of Bulk Distribution Mains and Reservoirs
• Development of sanitation facilities

RVWSB now requires a Consultant who will, inter alia, be required to:

• Update the Feasibility studies
  Undertake Detailed Designs and prepare Tender documents for the implementation of the project
• carry out Environmental Impact assessments (EIA)
• Coordinate various activities among the stakeholders towards successful development of the project Rift Valley Water Services Board therefore invites eligible consulting firms to express their interest in providing the above mentioned consultancy services.

Interested consultants must provide information indicating their experience and professional capability to perform the services. Such information should include a relevant brochure, description of similar assignments executed, availability of appropriate skills among staff, evidence of company registration and tax compliance, and financial and technical resources of the firm.

Expression of interest must be submitted in writing to the address below, preferably in three copies, on or before 10.00AM (local time) on September 12th 2011.

Following evaluation of the Expression of Interest, shortlisted tenderers will be invited to participate in a formal tender in which they will be required to submit detailed technical and financial proposals in a format to be provided.

Interested eligible Consulting firms who wish to express their interest, or those requiring further information should contact the address below:

Chief Executive Officer
Rift Valley Water Services Board
Maji Plaza, Prisons Road off Eldama Ravine Highway,
P.O. BOX 2451
NAKURU

Tel (254 -51) 2213557 Fax (254 -51) 2214915
E-mail: info@rvwsb.go.ke