Culverts installation in Gatimu, drainage and bush clearing in Mau Narok Njoro Sub County (CGN/RTPW/ONT/020/2026-2027) - reserved for women

What is being bought

Works contract for the proposed installation of culverts in Gatimu, drainage and bush clearing in Mau Narok Njoro Sub County, Nakuru County, issued by the County Government of Nakuru Department of Infrastructure. Tender is reserved for women.

Key facts

Closing

Mon 19 Oct 2026, 10:00 am
Tenders must be submitted on or before Monday 19 October 2026 at 10:00 AM East Africa time. D2 p.29

Bid / tender security

No tender security is 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. D1 p.5

Site visit

Optionnel
Site visit is encouraged, at the bidder's own expense, not compulsory. D2 p.12

Pre-bid meeting

Optionnel
Pre-tender conference and pre-tender site visit are not applicable. D2 p.28

Reserved for

Reserved for women (ITT 35.2 group that qualifies for reservations). D2 p.30

Contract value

Not stated in the documents we reviewed Not stated P

Tender opening

Tenders are opened immediately after the closing deadline at Moi Road, County Government Headquarters, 1st floor, Board Room (D2 ITT 27.1) - notice says County Chambers; venue differs. Bidders may attend. D2 p.29

Tender validity

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

Who can apply

• Tender is reserved for women; only businesses belonging to the specified group are eligible to tender. D2 p.6

Application checklist

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Required from every bidder

• Valid AGPO Certificate for women. D2 p.32
• Certified copy of Certificate of Incorporation/registration in Kenya from the Registrar of Companies, plus a copy of CR12 for directors (or National ID for sole proprietorship) valid for the last 12 months. D2 p.31
• Certified copy of registration with National Construction Authority in Category 8 or above as Roads Works Contractor, 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
• Honest history of claims, litigation, default notices and financial penalties, certified, in the format provided. D2 p.31
• Original tender securing declaration form must accompany tender. D2 p.6

Required only in some situations

• Joint venture documents apply only if bidding as a joint venture; TDS states JV is not applicable. D2 p.28

How and where to submit

• Electronic submission permitted: softcopy through the supplier portal; hard copies in plain sealed envelope marked with tender number and description, deposited in tender box at County Government HQ Moi Road ground floor entrance, or sent by post. D2 p.29
• Hard and soft copies both required: soft copy via IFMIS supplier portal and hard copies as described in Invitation Notice. D2 p.32
• Number of copies: original tender plus ONE copy. D2 p.29
• Physical address for submission: The County Secretary, County Government of Nakuru, P.O Box 2780-20100, Moi Road, County Government Headquarters, Nakuru (tender box at ground floor main entrance). Note: P.O Box differs between documents (2780 and 2870). D2 p.7

Lots and categories

• No lots identified in the reviewed pages for this tender. Not stated D2 p.31

What the addenda changed

• No addenda reviewed. Not stated P

Not covered in the documents we reviewed

• Bill of quantities, drawings and specifications (Sections V-VII) not reviewed.
• Full Section III financial and technical evaluation thresholds beyond sampled pages not reviewed.
• Contract value / estimated cost not stated in reviewed pages.
• Performance security amount and any adjustments beyond 30% cap not confirmed in TDS.
• Any addenda to the tender not provided.
• Standstill/complaint timelines partially stated only (14 days).

Terms explained

AGPO

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

TDS

Tender Data Sheet: the tender-specific data that adds to or changes the standard Instructions to Tenderers.

MR

Mandatory Requirement: pass/fail item at preliminary evaluation; failure makes the bid non-responsive.

Responsive

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

Tender-Securing Declaration

A signed, stamped declaration used instead of a cash or bank tender security in this tender.

Culvert

A drainage pipe or box passing under a road or path to carry water.

Bush clearing

Removing vegetation and undergrowth from a site as part of the works.

NCA

National Construction Authority, the regulator requiring contractor registration in a stated category.