PERIODIC MAINTENANCE OF MAILA-MUFUNJE ROAD IN SITIKHO WARD

Overview

Procurement of periodic maintenance works for Maila-Mufunje Road in Sitikho Ward, Bungoma County. Open national bidding targeting qualified road-works contractors with relevant Kenyan registrations and capability to execute highway maintenance.

• Suitable bidders: civil/ Highway contractors with NCA registration in road works (NCA 8+), who are legally eligible, tax compliant, and able to operate under open national competition (see TENDER DOCUMENT). Foreign participation subject to local-content rules.

Requirements

• Eligibility: open national competitive bidding; Joint Ventures allowed (maximum members and rules in the TDS).
• National registrations: NCA registration for road works (NCA 8+) with valid annual practicing license.
• Compliance documents: valid Tax Compliance Certificate; CR12 for limited companies (recent); KRA PIN/VAT; single business permit.
• Financial: bid security of KES 106,000 (forms: cash, bank guarantee, or insurer/financial institution guarantee).
• Site visit and tender conditions: mandatory site visit and acceptance of tender conditions (site visit certificate issued as proof of attendance).
• Local content: foreign bidders must meet 40% local inputs requirement (local sourcing and subcontracts).
• Documentation: Form of Tender with schedules; joint venture agreement if applicable; confidential business questionnaire; Bills of Quantities; proof of eligibility/qualifications.
• Language: English.
• Tender validity and related rules: as per TDS; compliance with anti-corruption and non-collusion requirements.

(Refer to TENDER DOCUMENT sections on Instructions to Tenderers, Eligibility, and Forms.)

How to Apply

• Site visit / pre-bid: Mandatory, 10 November 2026 at 10:00 local time, Department of Roads, Infrastructure and Public Works boardroom. Site visit certificate issued as attendance evidence. (ADVERT)

• Briefing: Pre-tender conference tied to the site visit (see ADVERT).

• Submission deadline: 17 November 2026, 11:00 local time (per ADVERT; verify in TDS).

• Submission method: online via IFMIS Supplier Portal only (no manual submissions). (ADVERT)

• Document sources: Tender documents available at bungoma.go.ke or tenders.go.ke; bid through IFMIS portal (see ADVERT).

• Documents to submit: Form of Tender, JV Agreement if applicable, Tender Security, Qualifications, Conformity/Technical Proposal, Bills of Quantities, and other forms listed in Section IV. (TENDER DOCUMENT)

• Clarifications/queries: follow ITT procedures, written questions before deadline; responses to all bidders. (TENDER DOCUMENT)

• Help and access: IFMIS Helpdesk (contact details in ADVERT). (ADVERT)