Proposed construction of Kiptororo Center Bodaboda sheds, Kiptororo Ward, Kuresoi North Sub County (Reserved for Women)

What is being bought

Construction of Kiptororo Center bodaboda sheds in Kiptororo Ward, Kuresoi North Sub County, Nakuru County, under tender CGN/RTPW/ONT/014/2026-2027. The tender is reserved for women and is an open national tender for works.

Key facts

Closing

Mon 19 Oct 2026, 10:00 am
Closing date and time for submission of tenders, after all addenda: 19 October 2026 at 10:00 East Africa time. No addenda reviewed. D2 p.6

Bid / tender security

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

Tender fee

Tender documents may be obtained electronically free of charge. D2 p.6

Site visit

Optionnel
Site visit is encouraged at tenderer's own cost and risk; the TDS states no pre-tender site visit is held (not applicable). D2 p.28

Pre-bid meeting

Optionnel
No pre-tender meeting. Questions must be submitted in writing no later than 3 days before the closing date to supplychain@nakuru.go.ke. D2 p.28

Reserved for

Reserved for women. Only firms qualifying as women-owned under the AGPO scheme may tender. D2 p.1

Contract value

Not stated in the documents we reviewed Not stated D2

Tender opening

Tenders are opened immediately after the closing deadline at the County Chambers / Board Room, 1st Floor, County Government Headquarters, Moi Road, Nakuru, in the presence of bidders' representatives who choose to 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

• Tendering is reserved for women: only businesses/firms belonging to the specified group (women, as registered) may tender. D2 p.6

Application checklist

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Required from every bidder

• Valid AGPO Certificate for women. D2 p.31
• 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
• Duly filled, signed and stamped beneficial ownership form (BOI). D2 p.31
• Certified copy of Certificate of Incorporation/registration in Kenya from the Registrar of Companies; CR12 for directors (or National ID for sole proprietorship) valid for last 12 months. D2 p.31
• Certified copy of NCA registration in Category 8 or above as Building Works Contractor, with a valid NCA Practicing License. D2 p.31
• Valid copy of current KRA Certificate of Tax Compliance, valid at least on the closing date. D2 p.31
• History of claims, litigation, default notices and financial penalties, certified, in the format provided. D2 p.31
• Joint venture documents apply only if bidding as a joint venture: JV tenders are NOT APPLICABLE for this tender (maximum JV members: not applicable). D2 p.28

Experience, licences and financial capacity

Technical

• Technical evaluation (Stage II) scores General/specific experience of the firm in similar works (10 marks) and Specific experience: annual volume of works above Kshs 2 million over past 2 years (20 marks). Attach LPO/LSO/award letters, contracts or completion certificates. D2 p.35

Financial

• Financial capacity (25 marks): certified bank statements for 2025 and 2024; letter of credit from bank; certified audited accounts for 2025 and 2024 signed and stamped by certified practising accountant/auditor. D2 p.35

How and where to submit

• Soft copy submitted through the supplier portal (IFMIS supplier portal) and hard copies in plain sealed envelopes marked with tender number and description, deposited in the tender box at Moi Road, County Government Headquarters, Ground Floor entrance, or sent by post to The County Secretary, P.O Box 2780-20100, Nakuru. D2 p.29
• Number of copies of the original tender: ONE (in addition to the original). D2 p.29
• All pages must be serialized chronologically from cover page to last page including attachments (1, 2, 3...). D2 p.31
• Authorization to sign for the tenderer: authorization from the company directors designating an officer, certified by a commissioner of oaths. D2 p.29

Not covered in the documents we reviewed

• Full Section III evaluation pages beyond those reviewed, including MR table details and any scoring thresholds for pass marks
• Contract value / estimated cost of the works and any bill of quantities figures
• Full scope and specifications of the bodaboda sheds (Section V-VII)
• Bid security/declaration details beyond the TDS statement
• Performance security amount and conditions (ITT 52 TDS items)
• Any addenda (A1, A2...) and portal addenda
• Tender validity/opening date details beyond TDS line
• Site visit or pre-tender meeting arrangements beyond the TDS (not applicable stated)
• Section IV tender forms and Section X contract forms
• Confidential business questionnaire and BOI form templates
• Requirements for tender documents submitted electronically on the portal (IFMIS supplier portal registration)

Terms explained

TDS

Tender Data Sheet: the tender-specific section that sets the particular rules for this tender and overrides general instructions.

Tender security / Tender-Securing Declaration

A security given to the buyer; here a signed declaration form replaces a cash or bank security.

AGPO

Access to Government Procurement Opportunities: a scheme reserving some tenders for women, youth and persons with disabilities who are registered.

MR

Mandatory Requirement: a pass/fail check at preliminary evaluation; failing any means the tender is non-responsive.

Responsive / non-responsive

A tender that meets all required conditions is responsive; one that does not is rejected without further evaluation.

NCA

National Construction Authority, which registers contractors for construction works.

BOI

Beneficial ownership information form, showing who ultimately owns and controls the firm.

Addendum

A written change to the tender documents issued before closing; it overrides the original.