THWAKE TULIMANI WATER PROJECTClosed

Overview

The Government of Makueni County seeks sealed bids for the THWAKE TULIMANI WATER PROJECT works contract (small works) under an open national tender. It is aimed at qualified civil/water works contractors with relevant project experience; bids are invited electronically via the IFMIS e-sourcing portal.

Requirements

• Compliance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, anti-corruption declarations, and Certificate of Independent Tender Determination.
• Eligibility rules for tenderers, including JV provisions, non-conflict of interest, and prohibition of debarred firms.
• Foreign tenderer rules: at least 40% of inputs sourced from Kenyan suppliers; evidence required.
• National Construction Authority (NCA) registration before contract award.
• Kenya Revenue Authority tax clearance (or exemption) documentation.
• Joint ventures: joint venture agreement or letter of intent; maximum JV members as specified in the TDS.
• Tender security of KSh 200,000; validity aligned with tender period.
• Site visit attendance (mandatory) and tendering on Works for water/ civil scope.
• Tender prices to be quoted in Kenyan Shillings; currency and price adjustments per ITT.
• Documented qualifications and technical proposal as part of the tender.

How to Apply

• Obtain tender documents electronically from www.makueni.go.ke or www.tenders.go.ke (document referenced: THWAKE TULIMANI WATER PROJECT.pdf).
• Submit electronically via the IFMIS PORTAL (GOK e-sourcing) by the deadline: 21 October 2026 at 10:00 EAT (as per the attached tender document).
• Required submissions include: Form of Tender, priced Bill of Quantities, Tender Security or Tender-Securing Declaration, Joint Venture documents if applicable, authorization to sign, eligibility/qualification information, technical proposal, and any other items listed in the Tender Data Sheet (TDS) or ITT.
• Attend the mandatory pre-tender/site visit on 16 October 2026 at 10:00 at ABC Church Thwake (document reference: THWAKE TULIMANI WATER PROJECT).
• Pre-tender clarifications and addenda will follow ITT procedures; be mindful of any addenda that may extend deadlines.
• Registrations/clearances to secure if awarded: NCA Registration (before contract signature), tax compliance, and any required CAK/CAK-related exemptions for JV arrangements.

Notes:

• Submission is online; check for any clarifications via the procurement email or portals.
• Additional details (e.g., pre-bid meeting date, TDS specifics) are in the tender documents. (THWAKE TULIMANI WATER PROJECT.pdf)