DE SILTING OF ILUVYA EARTH DAM-KIMA KIMWEClosed

Overview

Procurement of the proposed desilting works for Iluvya Earth Dam in Kima Kimwe Ward under a Works Contract, inviting qualified civil works contractors to bid. Open national tender; suitable for firms with dam desilting/earthworks expertise and necessary registrations. Eligible bidders may form JVs; local and regulatory requirements apply (NCA registration, tax clearance, etc).

Requirements

• Eligibility and qualifications per ITT: private firms, state-owned entities or JVs; joint venture liability; no public officers’ involvement; no conflicts of interest; anti-corruption declarations; Certificate of Independent Tender Determination.
• Compliance with Kenyan procurement laws: Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, Competition Act; debarment checks; potential exemptions for JVs.
• Technical/financial prerequisites: NCA registration before contract award; Kenyan tax clearance; 40% local content for foreign bidders; evidence of nationality and ownership; proper tender security where specified.
• Documentation: Form of Tender, joint venture agreement if applicable, qualified personnel, conformity with technical proposal, and other documents listed in the tender data.
• Other: site visit/clarifications as per ITT; language in English.

(Document: DE SILTING OF ILUVYA EARTH DAM-KIMA KIMWE)

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 25 September 2026 (manual submission) (see DE SILTING OF ILUVYA EARTH DAM-KIMA KIMWE).
• Submission method: manually in sealed envelopes; no electronic submissions; address and marking per ITT; tenders opened publicly after close.
• Required documents to submit: Form of Tender, priced Bill of Quantities, Tender Security or declaration, JV documents if applicable, qualifications, and technical proposal (as per ITT 13.1 and ITT 18/19).
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: National Construction Authority registration (before contract signature); tax clearance; foreign bidders must meet 40% local input requirement.
• Clarifications/briefings: pre-tender site visit and meeting details to be provided in the TDS; questions to be submitted in writing and answered in addenda.
• Where to obtain bid documents: from Machakos County Government website and related portals (machakos.go.ke, suppliers.treasury.go.ke, tenders.go.ke) as specified in the invitation (see DE SILTING...).