Tender for proposed culverts installation across Waseges ward, Subukia Sub County - reserved for PWD

What is being bought

Proposed installation of culverts across Waseges ward, Subukia Sub County, under Works procurement by County Government of Nakuru (reference CGN/RTPW/ONT/021B/2026-2027). The tender is reserved for persons living with disability (PWD).

Key facts

Closing

Tue 3 Nov 2026, 10:00 am
Closing for submission: Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 10:00am East Africa time, per Invitation and TDS; portal closing 2026-11-03 10:00:00. No addenda reviewed. D2 p.30

Bid / tender security

No tender security is required. Instead, a Tender-Securing Declaration Form must be filled, signed and stamped. Validity: not stated. D2 p.29

Tender fee

Tender documents are obtained free of charge. D2 p.6

Site visit

Optional
Site visit: TDS states pre-tender site visit NOT APPLICABLE; site visit is optional (tenderer encouraged to visit at own cost). D2 p.29

Pre-bid meeting

Optional
Pre-tender meeting: NOT APPLICABLE. D2 p.29

Reserved for

Tender reserved for persons living with disability (PWD). D2 p.30

Contract value

Not stated in the documents we reviewed Not stated D2

Tender opening

Tenders opened immediately after closing at County Government HQ, Moi Road, 1st Floor Board Room, Nakuru; bidder representatives may attend. D2 p.30

Tender validity

Tender validity is 210 days from the date of opening of tenders. D2 p.6

Who can apply

• Tender is reserved for PWD: only businesses/firms belonging to persons living with disability, appropriately registered, may tender. D2 p.6
• Tender is open national competitive tendering using a standardized tender document. D2 p.6

Application checklist

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Required from every bidder

• Form of Tender completed, signed and stamped in the format provided. D2 p.31
• Duly filled, signed and stamped Tender Securing Declaration Form in the format provided. D2 p.31
• Duly filled, signed and stamped confidential business questionnaire. D2 p.31
• Current valid business permit (year 2026). D2 p.31
• Duly filled and stamped Bill of Quantities in the format provided. D2 p.31
• Valid AGPO Certificate for PWD. D2 p.31
• Certified copy of Certificate of Incorporation/registration in Kenya from the Registrar of Companies, certified by commissioner of oaths or advocate registered in Kenya. D2 p.31
• Copy of CR12 for directors of company, or National ID for sole proprietorship, valid for last 12 months, certified. D2 p.31
• Certified copy of National Construction Authority registration in Category 8 or above as Roads Works Contractor, with valid NCA Practicing License, certified. D2 p.31
• Valid copy of current Certificate of Tax Compliance from KRA, valid at least on the closing date, certified. D2 p.32
• History of claims, litigation, default notices and financial penalties in the prescribed certified format. D2 p.31
• Tender documents submitted in both soft (IFMIS supplier portal) and hard copies as described in the Invitation Notice. D2 p.32
• Sequential serialization and pagination of the entire document from page 1 to last page (1,2,3...). D2 p.32
• Authorization to sign for the tenderer: letter from company directors designating an officer, certified by commissioner of oaths. D2 p.29

Required only in some situations

• Valid NCA registration: the tender is not conditional on NCA registration but must be obtained before contract award. Standard rule D2 p.12

Experience, licences and financial capacity

Technical

• Technical evaluation (score out of 100 at Stage II): General experience (10 marks), specific experience of works of Kshs 2 million and above in past 2 years (20 marks). Bidders must score 70% and above to proceed to financial evaluation. D2 p.37
• Preliminary description of proposed work method and schedule, including charts as necessary, to be provided in the Form of Tender and Qualification Information. Standard rule D2 p.12

Financial

• Financial capacity assessed through certified bank statements (2025 and 2024), letter of credit or line of credit, and certified audited accounts for 2025 and 2024. D2 p.35
• Financial evaluation: the technically qualified bidder with the lowest quoted price is recommended for award; ties go to the highest technical score. D2 p.37

How and where to submit

• Electronic tenders permitted; soft copies through the supplier portal and hard copies in sealed envelopes marked with tender number and description, deposited in the tender box at County Government HQ Ground Floor entrance, Moi Road, Nakuru, or sent by post to The County Secretary, P.O Box 2780-20100, Nakuru. D2 p.30
• Number of copies: original tender plus ONE copy. D2 p.29
• Tender documents must be serially numbered on every page from 1 onwards. D2 p.6
• Tender documents may be downloaded free of charge from www.nakuru.go.ke, supplier.treasury.go.ke or www.tenders.go.ke. D2 p.6

What the addenda changed

• No addenda reviewed. Not stated P

Not covered in the documents we reviewed

• Addenda (A1, A2...) if any, which could change the closing date or requirements
• Section IV Tender Forms, Section V-VII drawings, specifications and bill of quantities
• Contract value / estimated cost of the works
• Full Section III technical requirements for works experience (number of contracts, key personnel, equipment)
• Tender validity start and confirmation of 210 days
• Requirements for performance security amounts and forms (ITT 52)
• Pre-tender site visit or meeting details in TDS (stated not applicable)
• Special Conditions of Contract and Part 2 Works Requirements

Terms explained

TDS

Tender Data Sheet: the tender-specific particulars that supplement the Instructions to Tenderers.

Tender-Securing Declaration

A signed, stamped declaration by the bidder promising to honour the tender, used instead of a cash or bank guarantee.

AGPO

Access to Government Procurement Opportunities: a reservation scheme for youth, women and persons with disability.

MR

Mandatory Requirement: a pass/fail item checked at preliminary evaluation; failing any leads to non-responsive.

Responsive

A tender that meets all the terms, conditions and mandatory requirements of the tender documents.

NCA

National Construction Authority, which registers contractors by category for construction works.

CR12

Kenyan company return listing the directors and shareholders of a company.