Tender for proposed culverts installation across Waseges ward, Subukia Sub County (CGN/RTPW/ONT/021/2026-2027) - reserved for PWD

What is being bought

Nakuru County Government invites tenders for the proposed installation of culverts across Waseges ward, Subukia Sub County, under an open national tender reserved for persons living with disability (PWD). Quantities are not stated in the reviewed pages.

Key facts

Closing

Mon 19 Oct 2026, 10:00 am
Closing 2026-10-19 at 10:00 (10:00 AM East Africa time), per the notice, TDS and portal; no addenda reviewed. D2 p.29

Bid / tender security

No tender security required; instead a duly filled, signed and stamped Tender-Securing Declaration Form must be submitted. D2 p.29

Tender fee

Tender documents may be downloaded free of charge from the County website, supplier portal or tenders.go.ke. D1 p.5

Site visit

Optional
Site visit is not compulsory; tenderers are encouraged at their own cost to visit the site. D2 p.12

Pre-bid meeting

Optional
Pre-tender meeting and pre-tender site visit are NOT APPLICABLE. D2 p.28

Reserved for

Reserved for persons living with disability (PWD); only PWD-registered businesses may tender. D2 p.29

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 Chambers / Board Room, in presence of bidders' representatives who attend. D2 p.29

Tender validity

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

Who can apply

• Tender is reserved for PWD (persons living with disability) businesses only, as stated in the invitation and TDS ITT 35.2. D2 p.6

Application checklist

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Required from every bidder

• Valid AGPO certificate for PWD must be submitted. D2 p.31
• Certified copy of Certificate of Incorporation/registration in Kenya from the Registrar of Companies. D2 p.31
• Copy of CR12 for the directors of the company, or National ID for sole proprietorship, valid for the last 12 months. D2 p.31
• Certified copy of registration with the National Construction Authority in Category 8 or above as Roads Works Contractor, together with a valid NCA Practicing License. D2 p.31
• Valid copy of current KRA Tax Compliance Certificate, valid at least on the closing date. D2 p.32
• Form of Tender completed, signed and stamped in the format provided. D2 p.32
• Duly filled, signed and stamped Tender Securing Declaration Form in the format provided. D2 p.32
• Duly filled, signed and stamped confidential business questionnaire. D2 p.32
• Current valid business permit (year 2026). D2 p.32
• Duly filled and stamped Bill of Quantities in the format provided. D2 p.32
• Duly filled, signed and stamped beneficial ownership form (BOI). D2 p.32
• Certified honest history of any claims, litigation, default notices and financial penalties, in the format provided. D2 p.31

Experience, licences and financial capacity

Technical

• Technical evaluation (Stage II) scores general/specific experience (max 10 and 20 points) and financial capacity (max 25 points) for the tenderer; evidence such as LPOs, award letters, contracts and completion certificates is requested. D2 p.35

How and where to submit

• Tenders must be submitted in both soft copy (through the IFMIS/supplier portal) and hard copies in plain sealed envelopes marked with tender number and description. Hard copies go to the tender box at County Government HQ Moi Road ground floor entrance, or by post to The County Secretary, P.O Box 2780-20100, Nakuru. Only one original is required plus copies as stated in the TDS (ONE copy). D2 p.29
• Pages must be serialized sequentially from the cover page to the last page (1, 2, 3...), including attachments. D2 p.32

What the addenda changed

• No addenda were provided for review. Not stated P

Not covered in the documents we reviewed

• Full pages 1-5 of the 103-page bidding document (addenda, bill of quantities, scope/specifications) were not provided.
• Contract estimate and budget.
• Number and location details of culverts.
• Procurement-related complaint and performance security details in full TDS.
• Any addenda issued after the notice.

Terms explained

TDS

Tender Data Sheet: the tender-specific figures and rules that amend the standard Instructions to Tenderers.

AGPO

Access to Government Procurement Opportunities: a set-aside for youth, women and persons with disability businesses that are registered.

PWD

Persons living with disability; this tender is reserved for them.

Tender-Securing Declaration

A signed declaration replacing cash or bank tender security; the bidder commits to forfeit if it withdraws or fails.

Responsive

A bid that meets all mandatory requirements; a non-responsive bid is rejected.

MR

Mandatory Requirement: must be met at preliminary stage or the bid is rejected.

NCA

National Construction Authority, which registers contractors by category.

Culvert

A drainage pipe or box structure that carries water under a road.