Renovation of Kamukunji Stadium Toilets, Sewer/Water/Lights Connection and Carwash, Biashara Ward, Nakuru East

What is being bought

Works contract for the renovation of Kamukunji Stadium toilets, connection to sewer, water and lights, and construction of a fully operational carwash in Biashara Ward, Nakuru East Sub County, Nakuru County. Open national tender, reference CGN/NKRCB/ONT/039/2026-2027, procured by County Government of Nakuru. Bill of quantities and quantities are not in the reviewed pages.

Key facts

Closing

Tue 3 Nov 2026, 10:00 am
Closing date and time for submission of tenders, after all addenda (none reviewed). Electronic submission status is in conflict. D2 p.6

Bid / tender security

Tender security of KSh 40,000 as a bank guarantee, or guarantee from an insurance company licensed by the Insurance Regulatory Authority. Validity conflicts: 180 days from opening per MR4, versus 210-day tender validity plus 30 days per TDS and ITT 19.3. Conflicting D2 p.30

Tender fee

Tender documents may be downloaded free of charge from the County website or the tenders.go.ke portal. D1 p.6

Site visit

Optional
No pre-arranged site visit. Tenderers are encouraged to visit the site at their own risk and cost. D2 p.29

Pre-bid meeting

Optional
No pre-tender conference. D2 p.29

Reserved for

Not reserved. Open to all eligible bidders with no reservations or preference. D2 p.31

Contract value

Not stated in the documents we reviewed Not stated D2

Tender opening

Tenders will be publicly opened at County Government of Nakuru, Moi Road, County Government Headquarters, 1st Floor Board Room, in the presence of bidders' representatives who attend. D2 p.31

Tender validity

Tenders are valid for 210 days from the date of opening. Tender security must be valid for 30 days beyond that (see conflict). D2 p.29

Who can apply

• Tendering is open to all qualified and interested tenderers. The tender is not reserved for women, youth, persons with disability or any other group. D2 p.6
• Joint ventures are allowed with a maximum of 2 members. D2 p.29
• A tenderer is a foreign tenderer if registered in Kenya with less than 51 percent Kenyan ownership, or if it subcontracts more than 10 percent of the contract price to foreign firms. Foreign tenderers must source at least 40 percent of contract inputs from Kenyan suppliers and contractors, with evidence in the tender, or be automatically disqualified. Standard rule D2 p.11
• National Construction Authority registration is not needed to submit a tender but is a condition of contract award and signature. The selected tenderer must be given the chance to register before award. Standard rule D2 p.11
• Joint ventures must seek exemption from the Competition Authority of Kenya as a condition of award and signature, not before tendering, where the Competition Act applies. Standard rule D2 p.11

Application checklist

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Required from every bidder

• Certified copy of the company Certificate of Incorporation or registration in Kenya from the Registrar of Companies, certified by a commissioner of oaths or advocate registered in Kenya. D2 p.37
• Certified valid NCA Certificate of Registration in Category 8 and above as a Building Works category, with current valid NCA Practicing License, certified by a commissioner of oaths or advocate. D2 p.37
• Certified valid copy of current KRA Certificate of Tax Compliance, valid at least on the closing date. D2 p.37
• Tender security of KSh 40,000 in the form of a bank guarantee, insurance company guarantee or guarantee from a CBK-licensed financial institution, valid for 180 days from the tender opening date (see conflict on validity). Conflicting D2 p.37
• Form of tender completed, signed and stamped in the format provided. D2 p.37
• Bill of Quantities duly filled, signed and stamped in the format provided, with no arithmetic errors. D2 p.37
• Duly filled, signed and stamped confidential business questionnaire. D2 p.37
• Certified copy of CR12 for the directors of the company (or National ID for a sole proprietor), valid for the last 12 months, certified by a commissioner of oaths or advocate. D2 p.37
• Current valid business permit for the year 2026. D2 p.37
• Written power of attorney authorising the bid signatory, witnessed by a commissioner of oaths. D2 p.37
• Form SD1 Debarment Declaration: duly filled and signed self-declaration that the tenderer is not debarred under PPADA 2015. D2 p.37
• Form SD2 Anti-Corruption Declaration: duly filled and signed self-declaration that the tenderer will not engage in corrupt or fraudulent practice. D2 p.37
• Code of Ethics commitment: duly filled, signed and stamped declaration and commitment to the Code of Ethics. D2 p.37
• Sequential serialization and pagination of the entire tender from page 1 to the last page (format 1,2,3...), per PPADA 2015 section 74(1)(i). D2 p.37

Experience, licences and financial capacity

Technical

• Legal capacity: sworn affidavit on no consistent history of court or arbitral award decisions since 1 January 2023, taken within the last 3 months from tender opening (5 scored points). D2 p.38
• Key personnel: Project Manager or Site Agent with a degree in Engineering (Civil/Structural) (scored points). Also two builders with at least five years experience and relevant diplomas (scored). D2 p.39
• General construction experience: works of a similar nature in the last five years, each valued at not less than KSh 3,000,000, with LPOs, award letters or completion certificates for four projects (scored). D2 p.39
• Specific experience: at least three public (government) contracts in the last five years, each at least KSh 5,000,000 and substantially completed, similar to the proposed works (scored). D2 p.39
• Construction equipment: proof of ownership, lease or hire of building works plant and equipment, and reliable transport (tipper, lorry or pick-up) (scored). D2 p.40
• Minimum technical score of 75 points out of 100 total is required. D2 p.40

Financial

• Audited accounts for 2025, 2024 and 2023, each page initialled and stamped by an ICPAK-registered auditor and a director, with auditor practising licence (scored, 15 points). D2 p.38
• Copy of a line of credit from a bank licensed by the Central Bank of Kenya (scored, 5 points). D2 p.38
• Bank statement for the last twelve months to the date of tender from a bank licensed by the Central Bank of Kenya (scored, 5 points). D2 p.38
• Tenderers must show a tax compliance certificate or tax exemption certificate from KRA (Kenyan tenderers). Standard rule D2 p.12

How and where to submit

• Tenders are to be submitted manually: completed tender, clearly marked with the tender number and description, deposited in the tender box at the Ground Floor Entrance of County Government Headquarters, Moi Road, Nakuru. Conflicting D2 p.30
• Electronic tenders are permitted according to the invitation, but the TDS says electronic submission is not applicable. Ask the procuring entity which method to use. Conflicting D2 p.6
• Hard copy: complete serialized tender document must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly showing tender number and description, deposited in the tender box or posted to the County Secretary. D1 p.6
• Submit to: The County Secretary, County Government of Nakuru, P.O Box 2780-20100, Moi Road, County Government Headquarters, Nakuru (Tender Box, Ground Floor Entrance). The D1 notice gives P.O Box 2870-20100. Conflicting D2 p.29
• Number of copies: one original plus one copy of the tender. D2 p.30
• Sealed inner envelopes must show the name and address of the procuring entity, the name and address of the tenderer, and the tender name and reference number. Standard rule D2 p.20
• Every page of the tender, including attachments, must be serialized in numerical order 1, 2, 3 from the cover page. D2 p.6
• Power of attorney: written confirmation of authority to sign for the tenderer is Proof of Power of Attorney. D2 p.30
• Clarification questions must be sent in writing (email supplychain@nakuru.go.ke) at least 3 days before the deadline. Bid submission support requests also go to that email 3 days before closing. D2 p.29

Lots and categories

• No lots are stated in the reviewed pages. Single contract. Not stated D2

Not covered in the documents we reviewed

• Contract value or budget estimate
• Performance security amount and form (ITT 48.1 and Form of Tender)
• Pages of D2 not reviewed: most of Part 1 instructions, Section IV tender forms, BOQ, specifications, drawings and scope of works (Sections V to VII)
• Confidential business questionnaire and other forms (MR7, MR11 to MR13)
• Minimum amounts for financial capability and average annual turnover (Section III, Part 2)
• Number of similar contracts required in Section III Part B item D
• Any addenda to the tender (none reviewed)
• Whether a single lot is intended and how many lots exist
• Clarification response date and procedure details beyond ITT 7.1
• Tender opening room confirmation (TDS says board room, invitation says chambers)

Terms explained

TDS

Tender Data Sheet: the tender-specific section that sets particulars, values and dates for the standard instructions to tenderers.

ITT

Instructions to Tenderers: standard rules on eligibility, submission, security and evaluation.

Tender security

Guarantee (here KSh 40,000) submitted with the tender to protect the buyer if the bidder withdraws or fails to sign the contract. Missing or non-substantially-responsive security means rejection.

Responsive / non-responsive

A tender that meets all mandatory requirements is responsive. A non-responsive tender is rejected without further evaluation.

MR

Mandatory Requirement at preliminary evaluation (MR1 to MR14). Failing any one stops the tender from being evaluated further.

NCA

National Construction Authority, which registers construction contractors by category.

KRA tax compliance certificate

Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority showing tax obligations are met.

CR12

Companies Registry return listing a company's directors and shareholders.

Power of attorney

Written document authorising a person to sign and bind the bidder.

Joint venture (JV)

Two or more firms bidding together under one tender.

Bill of Quantities

Priced list of work items that the bidder must fill, sign and stamp.

SD1 / SD2

Self-declaration forms on debarment and anti-corruption.

Serialization

Numbering every page of the tender in order from 1 to the last page.

AGPO / reserved group

Groups (women, youth, persons with disability) for which a tender may be reserved. This tender is open to all.