department of agriculture, livestock and fisheries …

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COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF MIGORI

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT

TENDER NAME:

THE PROPOSED DESIGN, MANUFACTURE, SUPPLY, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND

COMMISSIONING OFSWEET POTATO PROCESSING PLANT FOR COUNTY

GOVERNMENT OF MIGORI

TENDER NO.

TENDER NO: CGM/EU/AGR/162/2020-2021

3rdMARCH, 2021

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SECTION I – INVITATION TO TENDER

TENDER NO: CGM/EU/AGR/162/2020-2021

THE PROPOSED DESIGN, MANUFACTURE, SUPPLY, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING

OF SWEET POTATO PROCESSING PLANT

1.1. The County Government of Migori, here and in subsequent sections referred to as the procuring entity in

partnership with European Union (EU) now invites sealed Tenders from eligible candidates for the

Design, Manufacture, Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Sweet Potato Processing Plant

in the Migori County. The tender is an International Open Tender. The suppliers must adhere to the

Rules of Origin as laid down in Annex IV of the Cotonou Agreement as revised by DECISION No/2014

of the ACP-EU COUNCIL OF MINISTERS OF 20th June, 2014 (2014/428/EU);

1.2. Interested and eligible candidates may obtain further information and inspect Tender Documents and the

Specifications at County Government of Migori Headquarters, Supply Chain Management Offices,

Located at the Migori County Government Head Quarters, during normal working hours from (8.00am

to 5pm) Monday to Friday.

Tender document can be obtained upon payment of non refundable fee of Ksh.1000 or can be

downloaded from the county web-portal www.migori.go.ke and the National government tenders web-

portal www.tenders.go.ke free of charge;

1.3. Prices quoted should be net inclusive of all taxes, must be in Kenya shillings and shall remain valid for a

period 120 days from the deadline of submission of the tender.

1.4. Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes bearing no indication of the name of the firm

tendering with the tender number and name clearly marked on top should be addressed to:

THE ACCOUNTING OFFICER

COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF MIGORI

P.O BOX 195-40400 SUNA-MIGORI

and to be deposited in the Tender Box provided at the entrance to the Supply Chain Management

Offices, County Headquarters, so as to be received on or before 6th April, 2021, at 10.00am. Tenders will

be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the candidates or their representatives who choose

to attend at the Procurement Office.

1.5. Tenderers may request for clarifications via email to [email protected] and in line with lines

2.5 under clause Section II - Instructions to Tenderers.

http://www.tenders.go.ke/

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SECTION II – INSTRUCTIONS TO TENDERERS

2.1 Eligible Tenderers

2.1.1 This Invitation for Tenders is open to all tenderers eligible as described in the Appendix to

Instructions to Tenderers. Successful tenderers shall complete the supply, install and

commissioning of the equipment by the intended completion date specified in the tender

documents.

2.1.2 The procuring entity’s employees, committee members, board members and their relative

(spouse and children) are not eligible to participate in the tender unless where specially allowed

under section 131 of the Act.

2.1.3 Tenderers shall provide the qualification information statement that the tenderer (including all

members of a joint venture and subcontractors) is not associated, or have been associated in the

past, directly or indirectly, with a firm or any of its affiliates which have been engaged by the

Procuring entity to provide consulting services for the preparation of the design, specifications,

and other documents to be used for the procurement of the goods under this Invitation for

tenders.

2.1.4 Tenderers involved in corrupt or fraudulent practices or debarred from participating in public

procurement shall not be eligible.

2.2 Eligible Equipment

2.2.1 All equipment to be supplied and installed under the contract shall have their origin in eligible

source countries.

2.2.2 For purposes of this clause, “origin” means the place where the equipment(s) are produced.

Goods are produced when, through manufacturing, processing, or substantial and major

assembly of components, a commercially-recognized product results that is substantially different

in basic characteristics or in purpose or utility from its components

2.2.3 The origin of equipment is distinct from the nationality of the tenderer and shall be treated thus

in the evaluation of the tender.

2.3 Cost of Tendering

2.2.1 The Tenderer shall bear all costs associated with the preparation and submission of its tender, and

the procuring entity, will in no case be responsible or liable for those costs, regardless of the

conduct or outcome of the tendering process.

2.2.2 The price to be charged for the tender document shall not exceed Ksh 1,000

2.2.3 The procuring entity shall allow the tenderer to review the tender document free of charge

before purchase.

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2.4 Contents of Tender Document

2.4.1 The tender document comprises the documents listed below and addenda issued in accordance

with clause 2.6 of these instructions to tenderers

(i) Invitation to Tender

(ii) Instructions to Tenderers

(iii) General Conditions of Contract

(iv) Special Conditions of Contract

(v) Schedule of requirements

(vi) Technical Specifications

(vii) Tender Form and Price Schedules

(viii) Tender Security Form

(ix) Contract Form

(x) Performance Security Form

(xi) Bank Guarantee for Advance Payment Form

(xii) Manufacturer’s Authorization Form

(xiii) Confidential Business Questionnaire Form

(xiv) Declaration form

(xv) Request for Review Form

2.4.2 The Tenderer is expected to examine all instructions, forms, terms, and specifications in the

tender documents. Failure to furnish all information required by the tender documents or to

submit a tender not substantially responsive to the tender documents in every respect will be at

the tenderers risk and may result in the rejection of its tender.

2.5 Clarification of Tender Documents

2.4.3 A prospective tenderersmaking inquiries of the tender documents may notify the Procuring entity

in writing or by post at the entity’s address indicated in the invitation for tenders. The Procuring

entity will respond in writing to any request for clarification of the tender documents, which it

receives not later than seven (7) days prior to the deadline for the submission of tenders,

prescribed by the procuring entity. Written copies of the Procuring entities response (including

an explanation of the query but without identifying the source of inquiry) will be sent to all

prospective tenderers that have received the tender document.

2.5.1. The procuring entity shall reply to any clarifications sought by the tenderer within 3 days of

receiving the request to enable the tenderer to make timely submission of its tender.

2.6 Amendment of Tender Documents

2.6.1 At any time prior to the deadline for submission of tender, the procuring entity, for any reason,

whether at its own initiative or in response to a clarification requested by a prospective tenderer,

may modify the tender documents by issuing an addendum.

2.6.2 All prospective tenderers that have obtained the tender documents will be notified of the

amendment in writing or by post and will be binding on them.

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2.6.3 In order to allow prospective tenderers reasonable time in which to take the amendment into

account in preparing their tenders, the Procuring entity, at its discretion, may extend the deadline

for the submission of tenders.

2.7 Language of Tender

2.7.1 The tender prepared by the tenderer, as well as all correspondence and documents relating to the

tender exchange by the tenderer and the Procuring entity, shall be written in English language,

provided that any printed literature furnished by the tenderer may be written in another

language provided they are accompanied by an accurate English translation of the relevant

passages in which case, for purposes of interpretation of the tender, the English translation shall

govern.

2.8 Documents Comprising the Tender

2.8.1 The tender prepared by the tenderers shall comprise the following components.

(a) a Tender Form and a Price Schedule completed in accordance with paragraph 2.9, 2.10 and

2.11 below

(b) documentary evidence established in accordance with paragraph 2.12 that the tenderer is

eligible to tender and is qualified to perform the contract if its tender is accepted;

(c) documentary evidence established in accordance with paragraph 2.13 that the goods and

ancillary services to be supplied by the tenderer are eligible goods and services and conform

to the tender documents; and

(d) tender security furnished in accordance with paragraph 2.14

(e) Confidential Business Questionnaire

2.9 Tender Form

2.9.1 The tenderer shall complete the Form of Tender and the appropriate Price Schedule furnished in

the tender documents, indicating the equipment to be supplied, installed and commissioned and

a brief description of the equipment, their country of origin, quantity, and prices.

2.10 Tender Prices

2.10.1 The tenderer shall indicate on the appropriate Price Schedule the unit prices where applicable

and total tender price of the equipment and installation it proposes to supply under the

contract.

2.10.2 Prices indicated on the Price Schedule shall be entered separately in the following manner:

(i) the price of the equipment quoted EXW (ex works, ex factory, ex warehouse, ex showroom,

or off-the-shelf, as applicable), including all customs duties and sales and other taxes already

paid or payable:

(ii) charges for inland transportation, insurance, and other local costs incidental to delivery of

the goods to their final destination; and

(iii) installation charges shall also be indicated separately for each equipment

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2.10.3 Prices quoted by the tender shall remain fixed during the Tender’s performance of the contract.

A tender submitted with an adjustable price quotation will be treated as non-responsive and will

be rejected, pursuant to paragraph 2.22 unless otherwise agreed by the parties.

2.11 Tender Currencies

2.11.1 Prices shall be quoted in the following currencies:

(a) For equipment that the tenderer will supply from within Kenya, the prices shall be quoted in

Kenya Shillings; and

(b) For equipment that the tenderer will supply from outside Kenya, the prices may be quoted

in US Dollars or in another freely convertible currency.

(c) Cost of installation and commissioning will be in Kenya Shillings.

2.12 Tenderers Eligibility and Qualifications

2.12.1 Pursuant to paragraph 2.1. the tenderers shall furnish, as part of its tender, documents establishing

the tenderers eligibility to tender and its qualifications to perform the contract if its tender is

accepted.

2.12.2 The documentary evidence of the tenderers eligibility to tender shall establish to the Procuring

entity’s satisfaction that the tenderer, at the time of submission of its tender, is from an eligible

source country as defined under paragraph 2.1

2.12.3 The documentary evidence of the tenderes qualifications to perform the contract if its tender is

accepted shall establish to the Procuring entity’s satisfaction;

(a) that, in the case of a tenderer offering to supply equipment under the contract which the

tenderer did not manufacture or otherwise produce, the tenderer has been duly authorized

by the equipment, Manufacturer or producer to supply the equipment

(b) that the tenderer has the financial, technical, and production capability necessary to perform

the contract;

(c) that, in the case of a tenderer not doing business within Kenya, the tenderer is or will be (if

awarded the contract) represented by an Agent in Kenya equipped, and able to carry out

the Tenderer’s maintenance, repair, and spare parts-stocking obligations prescribed in the

Conditions of Contract and/or Technical Specifications.

2.13 Goods Eligibility and Conformity to Tender Document

2.13.1 Pursuant paragraph 2.2 of this section, the tenderer shall furnish, as part of its tender documents

establishing the eligibility and conformity to the tender documents of all equipment which the

tenderer proposes to supply under the contract

2.13.2 The documentary evidence of the eligibility of the goods shall consist of statement in the Price

Schedule of the country of origin of the goods and services offered which shall be confirmed by a

certificate of origin issued at the time of shipment.

2.13.3 The documentary evidence of conformity of the equipment to the tender documents may be in

the form of literature, drawings, and data, and shall consist of:

(a) a detailed description of the essential technical and performance characteristic of the

equipment

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(b) a list giving full particulars, including available source and current prices of spare parts,

special tools, etc., necessary for the proper and continuing functioning of the equipment for

a period of two (2) years, following commencement of the use of the equipment by the

Procuring entity; and

(c) a clause-by-clause commentary on the Procuring entity’s Technical Specifications

demonstrating substantial responsiveness of the goods and service to those specifications, or

a statement of deviations and exceptions to the provisions of the Technical Specifications.

2.13.4 For purposes of the commentary to be furnished pursuant to paragraph 2.13.3(c ) above, the

tenderer shall note that standards for workmanship, material, and equipment, as well as

references to brand names or catalogue numbers designated by the Procurement entity in its

Technical Specifications, are intended to be descriptive only and not restrictive. The tenderer

may substitute alternative standards, brand names, and/or catalogue numbers in its tender,

provided that it demonstrates to the Procurement entity’s satisfaction that the substitutions ensure

substantial equivalence to those designated in the Technical Specifications.

2.14 Tender Security

2.14.1 The tenderer shall furnish, as part of its tender, a tender security for the amount and form

specified in the Appendix to Instructions to Tenderers.

2.14.2 The tender security shall be in the amount not exceeding 2 percent of the tender price.

2.14.3 The tender security is required to protect the Procuring entity against the risk of Tenderer’s

conduct which would warrant the security’s forfeiture, pursuant to paragraph 2.14.7

2.14.4 The tender security shall be denominated in Kenya Shillings or in another freely convertible

currency, and shall be in the form of

a) Cash

b) A bank guarantee

c) Such insurance guarantee approved by the Authority

d) Letter of credit.

2.14.5 Any tender not secured in accordance with paragraph 2.14.1 and 2.14.3 will be rejected by the

Procuring entity as non responsive, pursuant to paragraph 2.22

2.14.6 Unsuccessful Tenderer’s tender security will be discharged or returned as promptly as possible but

not later than thirty (30) days after the expiration of the period of tender validity prescribed by

the Procuring entity.

2.14.7 The successful Tenderer’s tender security will be discharged upon the tenderer signing the

contract, pursuant to paragraph 2.27 and furnishing the performance security, pursuant to

paragraph 2.28

2.14.8 The tender security may be forfeited:

a) if a tenderer withdraws its tender during the period of tender validity specified by the procuring

entity on the Tender Form; or

b) in the case of a successful tenderer, if the tenderer fails:

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i) to sign the contract in accordance with paragraph 2.27or

ii) to furnish performance security in accordance with paragraph 2.28

c) If the tenderer rejects correction of an arithmetic error in the tender.

2.15 Validity of Tenders

2.15.1 Tenders shall remain valid for 120 days or as specified in the tender documents after date of

tender opening prescribed by the Procuring entity, pursuant to paragraph 2.20. A tender valid

for a shorter period shall be rejected by the Procuring entity as non responsive.

2.15.2 In exceptional circumstances, the Procuring entity may solicit the Tenderer’s consent to an

extension of the period of validity. The request and the responses thereto shall be made in

writing. The tender security provided under paragraph 2.14 shall also be suitably extended. A

tenderer may refuse the request without forfeiting its tender security. A tenderer granting the

request will not be required nor permitted to modify its tender.

2.16 Format and Signing of Tender

2.15.1 The Procuring entity shall prepare two copies of the tender, clearly marking each “ORIGINAL

TENDER” and “COPY OF TENDER,” as appropriate. In the event of any discrepancy between

them, the original shall govern.

2.15.2 The original and all copies of the tender shall be typed or written in indelible ink and shall be

signed by the tenderer or a person or persons duly authorized to bind the tenderer to the

contract. All pages of the tender, except for unamended printed literature, shall be initialed by

the person or persons signing the tender.

2.15.3 The tender shall have no interlineations, erasures, or overwriting except as necessary to correct

errors made by the tenderer, in which case such corrections shall be initialed by the person or

persons signing the tender.

2.17 Sealing and Marking of Tenders

2.17.1 The Tenderer shall seal the original and each copy of the tender in separate envelopes, duly

marking the envelopes as “ORIGINAL” and “COPY.” The envelopes shall then be sealed in an

outer envelope.

2.17.2 The inner and outer envelopes shall:

a) be addressed to the Procuring entity at the address given on he Invitation to Tender.

b) bear the tender number and name in the Invitation to Tender and the words “DO NOT

OPEN BEFORE Tuesday, 6thApril 2021 at time of closing

2.17.3 The inner envelopes shall also indicate the name and address of the tenderer to enable the tender

to be returned unopened in case it is declared “lte”.

2.17.4 If the outer envelope is not sealed and marked as required by paragraph 2.17.2, the Procuring

entity will assume no responsibility for the tender’s misplacement or premature opening.

2.18 Deadline for Submission of Tenders

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2.18.1 Tenders must be received by the Procuring entity at the address specified under paragraph 2.17.2

not later than 6th April 2021 at 10.00 am

2.18.2 The Procuring entity may, at its discretion, extend this deadline for the submission of tenders by

amending the tender documents in accordance with paragraph 2.6, in which case all rights and

obligations of the Procuring entity and candidates previously subject to the deadline will

therefore be subject to the deadline as extended

2.18.3 Bulky tenders which will not fit in the tender box shall be received by the procuring entity as

provided for in the Appendix.

2.19 Modification and Withdrawal of Tenders

2.19.1 The tenderer may modify or withdraw its tender after the tender’s submission, provided that

written notice of the modification, including substitution or withdrawal of the tenders, is received

by the Procuring entity prior to the deadline prescribed for submission of tenders.

2.19.2 The Tenderer’s modification or withdrawal notice shall be prepared, sealed, marked, and

dispatched in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 2.17. A withdrawal notice may also

be sent by cable, telex but followed by a signed confirmation copy, postmarked not later than

the deadline for submission of tenders.

2.19.3 No tender may be modified after the deadline for submission of tenders.

2.19.4 No tender may be withdrawn in the interval between the deadline for submission of tenders and

the expiration of the period of tender validity specified by the tenderer on the Tender Form.

Withdrawal of a tender during this interval may result in the Tenderer’s forfeiture of its tender

security, pursuant to paragraph 2.14.7

2.20 Opening of Tenders

2.20.1 The Procuring entity will open all tenders in the presence of tenderers’ representatives who

choose to attend, on 6th April 2021 at 10.00 amat the Procurement Pool Office located at

Supply Chain Management Offices, County Treasury Block

The tenderers’ representatives who are present shall sign a tender opening register evidencing

their attendance.

2.20.2 The tenderers’ names, tender modifications or withdrawals, tender prices, discounts and the

presence or absence of requisite tender security and such other details as the Procuring entity, at

its discretion, may consider appropriate, will be announced at the opening.

2.20.3 The Procuring entity will prepare minutes of the tender opening.

2.21 Clarification of Tenders

2.21.1 To assist in the examination, evaluation and comparison of tenders the Procuring entity may, at

its discretion, ask the tenderer for a clarification of its tender. The request for clarification and

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the response shall be in writing, and no change in the prices or substance of the tender shall be

sought, offered, or permitted.

2.21.2 Any effort by the tenderer to influence the Procuring entity in the Procuring entity’s tender

evaluation, tender comparison or contract award decisions may result in the rejection of the

tenderers’ tender.

2.22 Preliminary Examination and Responsiveness

2.22.1 The Procuring entity will examine the tenders to determine whether they are complete, whether

any computational errors have been made, whether required sureties have been furnished,

whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the tenders are generally in

order.

2.22.2 Arithmetical errors will be rectified on the following basis. If there is a discrepancy between the

unit price and the total price that is obtained by multiplying the unit price and quantity, the unit

price shall prevail, and the total price shall be corrected. If the candidate does not accept the

correction of the errors, its tender will be rejected, and its tender security may be forfeited. If

there is a discrepancy between words and figures the amount in words will prevail

2.22.3 The Procuring entity may waive any minor informality or non-conformity or irregularity in a

tender which does not constitute a material deviation, provided such waiver does not prejudice

or affect the relative ranking of any tenderer.

2.22.4 Prior to the detailed evaluation, pursuant to paragraph 2.23 the Procuring entity will determine

the substantial responsiveness of each tender to the tender documents. For purposes of these

paragraphs, a substantially responsive tender is one, which conforms to all the terms and

conditions of the tender documents without material deviations. The Procuring entity’s

determination of a tender’s responsiveness is to be based on the contents of the tender itself

without recourse to extrinsic evidence.

2.22.5 If a tender is not substantially responsive, it will be rejected by the Procuring entity and may not

subsequently be made responsive by the tenderer by correction of the non conformity.

2.23 Conversion to Single Currency

2.23.1 Where other currencies are used, the Procuring Entity will convert those currencies to Kenya

Shillings using the selling exchange rate on the date of tender closing provided by the Central

Bank of Kenya.

2.24 Evaluation and Comparison of Tenders

2.24.1 The Procuring entity will evaluate and compare the tenders which have been determined to be

substantially responsive, pursuant to paragraph 2.22

2.24.2 The Procuring entity’s evaluation of a tender will exclude and not take into account

(a) in the case of equipment manufactured in Kenya or equipment of foreign origin already

located in Kenya, sales and other similar taxes, which will be payable on the goods if a

contract is awarded to the tenderer; and

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(b) any allowance for price adjustment during the period of execution of the contract, if

provided in the tender.

2.24.3 The comparison shall be of the ex-factory/ex-warehouse/off-the-shelf price of the goods offered

from within Kenya, such price to include all costs, as well as duties and taxes paid or payable on

components and raw material incorporated or to be incorporated in the goods.

2.24.4 The Procuring entity’s evaluation of a tender will take into account, in addition to the tender

price and the price of incidental services, the following factors, in the manner and to the extent

indicated in paragraph 2.23.5 and in the technical specifications:

(a) delivery and installation schedule offered in the tender;

(b) deviations in payment schedule from the specifications in the Special Conditions of Contract;

(c) the cost of components, mandatory spare parts and service;

(d) the availability in Kenya of spare parts and after-sales service for the equipment offered in the

tender;

2.24.5 Pursuant to paragraph 2.24.4 the following evaluation methods will be applied

(a) Delivery schedule

(i) The Procuring entity requires that the equipment under the Invitation for Tenders shall be

delivered at the time specified in the Schedule of Requirements. Tenders offering

deliveries longer than the procuring entity’s required delivery time will be treated as non-

responsive and rejected.

(b) Deviation in payment schedule

Tenderers shall state their tender price for the payment of schedule outlined in the special

conditions of contract. Tenders will be evaluated on the basis of this base price. Tenderers

are, however, permitted to state an alternative payment schedule and indicate the reduction

in tender price they wish to offer for such alternative payment schedule. The Procuring entity

may consider the alternative payment schedule offered by the selected tenderer.

(c) Spare parts and after sales service facilities

Tenderers must offer items with service and spare parts back-up. Documentary evidence and

locations of such back-up must be given. Where a tenderer offers items without such back-up

in the country, he must give a documentary evidence and assurance that he will establish

adequate back-up for items supplied.

2.24.6 The tender evaluation committee shall evaluate the tender within 30 days of the validity period

from the date of opening the tender.

2.24.7 Preference where allowed in the evaluation of tenders shall not exceed 15%

2.25 Contacting the Procuring Entity

2.25.1 Subject to paragraph 2.21 no tenderer shall contact the Procuring entity on any matter related to

its tender, from the time of the tender opening to the time the contract is awarded.

2.25.2 Any effort by a tenderer to influence the Procuring entity in its decisions on tender, evaluation,

tender comparison, or contract award may result in the rejection of the Tenderer’s tender.

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2.26 Award of Contract

(a) Post-Qualification

2.26.1 In the absence of pre-qualification, the Procuring entity will determine to its satisfaction whether

the tenderer that is selected as having submitted the lowest evaluated responsive tender is

qualified to perform the contract satisfactorily.

2.26.2 The determination will take into account the tenderer financial, technical, and production

capabilities. It will be based upon an examination of the documentary evidence of the tenderers

qualifications submitted by the tenderer, pursuant to paragraph 2.12.3 as well as such other

information as the Procuring entity deems necessary and appropriate.

2.26.3 An affirmative determination will be a prerequisite for award of the contract to the tenderer. A

negative determination will result in rejection of the Tenderer’s tender, in which event the

Procuring entity will proceed to the next lowest evaluated tender to make a similar

determination of that Tenderer’s capabilities to perform satisfactorily.

(b) Award Criteria

2.26.4 The Procuring entity will award the contract to the successful tenderer(s) whose tender has been

determined to be substantially responsive and has been determined to be the lowest evaluated

tender, provided further that the tenderer is determined to be qualified to perform the contract

satisfactorily.

2.26.5 To qualify for contract awards, the tenderer shall have the following:

a) Necessary qualifications, capability experience, services, equipment and facilities to provide

what is being procured.

b) Legal capacity to enter into a contract for procurement

c) Shall not be insolvent, in receivership, bankrupt or in the process of being wound up and is

not the subject of legal proceedings relating to the foregoing.

d) Shall not be debarred from participating in public procurement.

(c) Procuring Entity’s Right to accept or Reject any or All Tenders

2.26.6 The Procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject any tender, and to annul the tendering

process and reject all tenders at any time prior to contract award, without thereby incurring any

liability to the affected tenderer or tenderer of the grounds for the procuring entity’s action

2.26.7 The procuring entity may at any time terminate procurement proceedings before contract award

and shall not be liable to any person for the termination

2.26.8 The procuring entity shall give prompt notice of the termination to the tenderers and on request

give its reasons for termination within 14 days of receiving the request from any tenderer.

2.26.9 A tenderer who gives false information in the tender document about is qualification or who

refuses to enter into a contract after notification of contract award shall be considered for

debarment from participating in future public procurement.

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2.27 Notification of Award

2.27.1 Prior to the expiration of the period of tender validity, the Procuring entity will notify the

successful tenderer in writing that its tender has been accepted.

2.27.2 The notification of award will signify the formation of the Contract but will have to wait until

the contract is finally signed by both parties. Simultaneous other tenderers shall be notified that

their tenders have not been successful.

2.27.3 Upon the successful Tenderer’s furnishing of the performance security pursuant to paragraph

2.29, the Procuring entity will simultaneously inform the other tenderers that this tenderrs have

not been successful

2.28 Signing of Contract

2.28.1 At the same time as the Procuring entity notifies the successful tenderer that its tender has been

accepted, the procuring entity will simultaneously inform the other tenderers that their tenders

have not been successful.

2.28.2 Within fourteen (14) days of receipt of the Contract Form, the successful tenderer shall sign and

date the contract and return it to the Procuring entity.

2.28.3 The parties to the contract shall have it signed within 30 days from the date of notification of

contract award unless there is an administrative review request.

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2.29 Performance Security

2.29.1 Within Thirty (30)days of the receipt of notification of award from the Procuring entity, the

successful tenderer shall furnish the performance security in accordance with the Conditions of

Contract, in the Performance Security Form provided in the tender documents, or in another

form acceptable to the Procuring entity.

2.29.2 Failure of the successful tenderer to comply with the requirements of paragraph 2.28 or

paragraph 2.29 shall constitute sufficient grounds for the annulment of the award and forfeiture

of the tender security, in which event the Procuring entity may make the award to the next

lowest evaluated Candidate or call for new tenders.

2.30 Corrupt or Fraudulent Practices

2.30.1 The procuring entity requires that tenderers observe the highest standard of ethics during the

procurement process and execution of contracts. A tenderer shall sign a declaration that he has

and will not be involved in corrupt or fraudulent practices.

3.30.2 The Procuring entity will reject a proposal for award if it determines that the tenderer

recommended for award has engaged in corrupt or fraudulent practices in competing for the

contract in question.

3.30.3 Further a tenderer who is found to have indulged in corrupt or fraudulent practices risks being

debarred from participating in public Procurement in Kenya.

APPENDIX TO SECTION II – INSTRUCTIONS TO TENDERERS

1.1. General;

Where there is a contradiction between Section II– Instructions to Tenderers and ADDENDUM TO SECTION II - INSTRUCTIONS TO TENDERERS, the latter shall be

the reference. The following are amendments to Section II – Instructions to Tenderers shall abide

INSTRUCTIONS

TO TENDERERS

REFERENCE

PARTICULARS OF APPENDIX TO INSTRUCTIONS TO TENDERS

2.1.1 This is an International Open Tender & Joint Venture is allowed under which partners MUST meet requirements as per requirements under

Table 1 – Mandatory Requirements

2.1.3 This line has been deleted and replaced with the requirements under Table 1 Mandatory Requirements under part 1.3 below/under this

appendix

2.1.4 In addition, all renderersshall complete Section V -Standard Forms - Declaration of Code of Ethics

2.2.1 If tenderer quotation under Section V – Form of Tender is above EUR100,000, the plant must be sourced from European Union and & Africa

Caribbean and Pacific countries in line with the Rules of Origin as laid down in Annex IV of the Cotonou Agreement as revised by DECISION

No/2014 of the ACP-EU COUNCIL OF MINISTERS OF 20th June, 2014 (2014/428/EU). As it relates to member countries of EU and ACP -

https://europa.eu/european-union/about-eu/countries_en or https://www.europarl.europa.eu/intcoop/acp/21_01/default_en.htm

To certify whether the equipment comforts to the rules of origin, at the point of shipment and before delivery, the contractor will be required

to provide to the procuring agent a Certificate of Origin from the local chamber of commerce of country of origin or from such other

mandated institutions from the Country of origin.

2.3.2 Tenderers may obtain the tender document free of charge from the procuring entities web-portal in line with Section I – Invitation to Tender,

or obtain a hard copy document at a cost of KES1,000

2.8.1 Delete the whole section. The tender shall instead comprise items requirements under Table 1 Mandatory Requirements

2.10.2 In addition, the tendered price indicated under price schedule of goods shall be indicated as follows;

1. Local Tenderers (tenders with legal incorporation of the procuring entity (Kenya)

The price schedule of goods should indicate separately the various taxes – Duties and VAT

2. International Tenderers (tenderers incorporated outside the country (Kenya) of the procuring entity

The price schedule of goods should indicate costs - CIF – Cost, Insurance & Freight (Mombasa, Kenya).

3. Both local and international tenderers, the tendered costs should include charges for inland transportation, insurance, and other local costs

incidental to delivery of the goods to their final destination, installation, commissioning and training of at least 4 plant operators on

operation and maintenance of the plant.

4. The procuring entity will meet all port clearance costs and shall assist the contractor/supplier obtain Import Duties and VAT waiver at the

port of entry & the VAT and Duties component shall not be paid to the contractor.

2.11.1 Delete the whole of 2.11.1 part (C) and replace with ‘The tender MUST indicate the tender currency under Section V – Standard Forms – Form

of Tender and Form of Price Schedule of Goods’. Tenderers that do not indicate the tender currency shall be disqualified. The tenderers

currency MUST in the currency stipulated under Section II – Instructions to Tenderers part 2.10 and 2.11

2.12 Delete the whole section. Tenderer’s eligibility criteria is defined under this appendix

2.14 Delete the whole section. Tender security shall not be required

2.15.1 Tenders shall remain valid for the period as specified under Section I – Invitation to Tender

2.17.2(b)& 2.18.1 Tenders MUST be received by the procuring entity not later than the date and time specified under Section I – Invitation to Tender

2.20.1 Date, time and address of opening tenders by the procuring entity has been specified under Section I – Invitation to Tender

2.22 Determination of tender responsiveness and evaluation criteria has been stipulated under this appendix – see sections 1.2 to 1.5 below. There

shall not be correction of errors and amounts read at tender opening shall be final and not subject to corrections. Tenderers price shall be read

from Section V – Standard Forms – Form of Tender. If the Form of Tender has not been completed, the tenderer’s price shall not been read at

tender opening.

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https://www.europarl.europa.eu/intcoop/acp/21_01/default_en.htm

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1.2. In order to be considered for further evaluation, the tenderer shall provide to the procuring entity the items below under Table 1 –Mandatory Requirements. This

shall form the Mandatory Responsiveness Evaluation. Tenderers MUST provide all items under this requirement.

Table 1 – Mandatory Requirements.

Sub-Factor Requirement Bidder Documentation Required to be

evaluated

Provided

(Y/N)/ or

N/A

Single Entity Joint Venture

All partners

combined

Each partner At least 1

partner

Statutory and General Requirements

No of documents Bidder must submit number

of documents as requested

under this appendix

Must meet

requirement

Must meet

requirement

N/A N / A Number of documents, TWO in

number, one (1) original, one (1)

copy under ONE ENVELOPE

system. Both the Technical and

Financial Proposal shall be in the

same envelope

Registration as a

Company

Bidder Must be a legally

constituted firm/company

Must meet

requirement

N / A Must meet

requirement

N / A - Certificate of Incorporation or

equivalent from the bidder’s

country of Origin

- Completed Section V - Standard

Forms - Confidential Business

Questionnaire

Tax Compliance Bidder MUST be Tax

Registered and be Tax

Compliant

Must meet

requirement

N / A Must meet

requirement

N / A Current and valid Tax Compliance

Certificate or equivalent from the

Country of Origin – valid as of

submission deadline.

2.24.1 a). The intended delivery period has been stipulated under Section III – Appendix to General Conditions of Contract. Further, and as part of

tender evaluation, the tenderer MUST indicate the tenderer proposed delivery period under Section V – Standard Forms – Form of Tender.

Tenderers that have not indicated proposed completion period shall be treated as non-responsive

b). Payment Schedule – the proposed payment schedule has been stipulated under Appendix to Section III – General Conditions of Contract.

Alternative payment schedule shall be discussed at contracting stage.

2.24.7 Preference shall not be allowed

2.26 a) Post Qualification – 2.26.1 and 2 – In addition, the criteria and award of contract has been stipulated under this appendix - see sections 1.2

to 1.5 below

b) Award 2.26.4 and 2.26.5 – In addition, the criteria and award of contract has been stipulated under this appendix - see sections 1.2 to 1.5

below

2.29.1 The performance security shall be 10% of the tendered price and from a reputable local bank(local bank – a bank within the republic of the

procuring entity) and shall be provided immediately after award and before signing of contract.

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evaluated

Provided

(Y/N)/ or

N/A


All partners

combined


partner

Tender Sum and

Tender Validity

Period

Bidder shall quote the Tender

Sum and Validity period.

Must meet

requirement

Must meet

requirement

N / A N / A - CompletedSection V of Standard

Forms -Form of Tender;

- Validity period must be at least

120 Days as stipulated under

Section I – Invitation to Tenders

Sanctity of the bid

document

Having the document intact,

legible, sequential

pagination/serialization of all

pages including attachments,

well bound, (not tempered

with in any way and signed

by the authorized person –

granted by power of

attorney)

Must meet

requirement

Must meet

requirement

N / A N / A Properly prepared Bid which

should :-

- Be sequentially serialized from

front page to last page including

all attachments;

- Stamping, signing, and dating

where required within the

document including the standard

forms;

- Well bound and not loose.

Joint Venture

Documents

Bids submitted by a JV shall

include a Joint Venture

Agreement entered into by all

partners.

N / A Must meet

requirement

N/A N / A - Joint Venture Agreement

properly executed by a

commissioner of oaths

Declaration on code

of Ethics

The declaration of code of

Ethics to be properly

completed.

Must meet

requirement

N/A Must meet

requirement

N/A - Completed Section V of Standard

Forms - Commitment to Code of

Ethics Form – Section V –

Standard Forms

Schedule of Prices Completed Schedule of prices Must meet

requirement

Must meet

requirement

N / A N / A - Completed Section V of Standard

Forms - Form of Price Schedule of

Goods – Section V – Standard

Forms;

- A tenderer MUST tender for all

items under this request to be

considered

Schedule of

Particulars

Completed Schedule of

Particulars

Must meet

requirement

Must meet

requirement

N / A N / A - Bidder to provide manufacturer’s

literature/Brochures or Written

Tenderer Technical addressing all

process in line with Section IV

A&B -Technical Specifications;

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evaluated

Provided

(Y/N)/ or

N/A


All partners

combined


partner

Tender Plant

Delivery Period

Delivered Period submitted

together with tender proposal

Must meet

requirement

Must meet

requirement

N / A N / A - Completed Section V of Standard

Forms - Form of Tender

Manufacturer/Deale

rs License/Warranty

Transfer

Where a Tenderer is not the

manufacturer of the goods in

question, to provide a

dealer’s licence from the

manufacturer

Must meet

requirement

N / A N/A Must meet

requirement.

- Completed Section V of Standard

Forms - Form of Manufacturer’s

Authorization or;

- Dealers licence for the plant

equipment in question

Specific Experience Participation as

supplier/manufacturer/having

supplied similar contracts for

supply or manufacture,

delivery and installation of

similar plants, of complexity

and magnitude, of at least

One(1) contracts each with a

value of at least Kenya

Shillings 20 Million

Must meet

requirement

Must meet

requirements

N / A N/A i. Table of list of supply

contracts with – Item(s) and

their description, name,

contracting authority, when

the supply was completed,

and amounts in monetary

terms;

ii. Support documentation –

Contracts/LPOs but

accompanied by Delivery

Notes & Reference Letters from

contracting entities/corporates

– this information should be 3rd

party verifiable

Tenderers that shall not meet the mandatory requirements shall be dropped at this stage without further reference.

1.3. Technical Evaluation

Technical Evaluation shall be in two stages;

1.3.1. Tenderer Technical Conformityrequirements in line with SECTION IV(B) – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Under this section, a tenderer to be successful MUST propose a technical deployment in line with SECTION IV(B) – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

and MUST tender for all processes under Sections 4.2.4 & 4.2.5. The tenderer MUST attach with own proposal Manufacturers

Literature/Performance Specifications, Drawings & Dimensions as required in line with requirements under 4.2.5.5 - Equipment

Specifications columns (1) Process/Function, (2)Requirements. Proposed deployments without Manufacturers Literature/Performance

Specifications, Drawings & Dimensions will not be evaluated.A tenderer that does not tender or propose a deployment that addresses all key

processes under Section 4.2.4 and 4.2.5 will be non-responsive.Where processes/stages in the process flow are being combined or a better

deployment solution being proposed, the tenderer should state clearly.

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1.3.2. Experience & Firm Capacity Evaluation

Tenderers that shall pass stage 1.3.1 – Tenderer Technical Conformity requirements shall be deemed equal for the purposes of technical

conformity evaluation and shall further be subjected to a Firm Experience & Firm Capacity Evaluation;

# Item Points Max Points What the bidder shall submit to the

employer for evaluation

1 Bidder Experience

40 Points

i. Table of list of supply contracts with –

Item(s) and their description, name,

contracting authority, when the supply

was completed, and amounts in

monetary terms;


Contracts/LPOs but accompanied by

Delivery Notes & Reference Letters from

contracting entities/corporates – this

information should be 3rd party

verifiable

Supply & Installation of Plant of Similar Capacity &

Design (tick either)

- One (#1) Supply &

Installation

5 Points

- Two (#2) Supply &

Installation

20 Points

- Three (#3) Supply &

Installations

30 Points

- More than three (#3) Supply and Installations Each 10 points

to a Maximum

of 40 Points

2 Experience in East Africa - Supply & Installation of

Plant of Similar Capacity & Design (tick either)

30 Points

i. Table of list of supply contracts with –

Item(s) and their description, name,

contracting authority, when the supply

was completed, and amounts in

monetary terms;


Contracts/LPOs but accompanied by

Delivery Notes & Reference Letters from

contracting entities/corporates – this

information should be 3rd party

verifiable clearly showing Country of

supply and installation

- One (#1) Supply & Installation 10 Points

- Two (#2) Supply & Installation 20 Points

- More than two (#2) Supply and Installations Max 30 Points

3 Delivery Period (after signing of contract) (tick either)

30 Points

i. Completed Section V – Standard Forms –

Form of Tender - 1-3 Months 30 Points

- 4-5 Months 20 Points

- Within 6 Months 10 Points

Total 100 Points

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A tenderer to qualify to the next stage of evaluation MUST score at least 50Points of the Maximum 100 Points. All tenderers that shall

qualify from this stage shall be deemed equal for the purposes of evaluation.

1.4. Financial Evaluation

Financial Evaluation will be in two stages;

1.4.1. Review of completeness ofSection V – Standard Forms –Form of Price Schedule of Goods. A tenderer MUST tender for all items in line with proposed

deployment. Where a tenderer does not tender for all items in line with proposed deployment, the tenderer proposal shall be deemed non-responsive,

and where processes/stages are being combined, or a better deployment being proposed, the tenderer MUST specify in clear terms. The Price Schedule of

Goods should indicate taxes separately. The total cost under Section V – Standard Forms - Price Schedule of Goods shall then be transferred to Section V –

Standard Forms – Form of Tender and shall form the bidder’s tender sum for the purposes of reading of the bidder’s price at tender opening.

1.4.2. Tenderers who shall qualifyfrom stage 1.4.1 shall be deemed equal and shall proceed to final evaluation. This shall be ranking of Tender

Sums from the lowest tenderer to the highest. This ranking shall be obtained from tender price under Section V – Standard Forms – Form of

Tender

1.5. Award

The tenderer that shall have quoted the lowest from Financial Evaluation above shall be considered for award subject to post qualification

evaluation.

SECTION III:GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

3.1 Definitions

3.1.1 In this Contract, the following terms shall be interpreted as indicated:-

(a) “The Contract” means the agreement entered into between the Procuring entity and the tenderer, as

recorded in the Contract Form signed by the parties, including all attachments and appendices

thereto and all documents incorporated by reference therein.

(b) “The Contract Price” means the price payable to the tenderer under the Contract for the full and

proper performance of its contractual obligations

(c) “The Goods” means all of the equipment, machinery, and/or other materials, which the tenderer is

required to supply to the Procuring entity under the Contract.

(d) “The Procuring entity” means the organization purchasing the Goods under this Contract.

(e) “The Tenderer’ means the individual or firm supplying the Goods under this Contract.

3.2 Application

3.2.1 These General Conditions shall apply in all Contracts made by the Procuring entity for the procurement

installation and commissioning of equipment to the extent that they are not superceded by provisions

of other part of contract.

3.3 Country of Origin

3.3.1 For purposes of this clause, “Origin” means the place where the Goods were mined, grown or

produced.

3.3.2 The origin of Goods and Services is distinct from the nationality of the tenderer and will be treated thus

in the evaluation of the tender.

3.4 Standards

3.4.1 The Goods supplied under this Contract shall conform to the standards mentioned in the Technical

Specifications.

3.5 Use of Contract Documents and Information

3.5.1 The Candidate shall not, without the Procuring entity’s prior written consent, disclose the Contract, or

any provision therefore, or any specification, plan, drawing, pattern, sample, or information furnished

by or on behalf of the Procuring entity in connection therewith, to any person other than a person

employed by the tenderer in the performance of the Contract.

3.5.2 The tenderer shall not, without the Procuring entity’s prior written consent, make use of any document

or information enumerated in paragraph 3.5.1 above

3.5.3 Any document, other than the Contract itself, enumerated in paragraph 3.5.1 shall remain the property

of the Procuring entity and shall be returned (all copies) to the Procuring entity on completion of the

Tenderer’s performance under the Contract if so required by the Procuring entity

3.6 Patent Rights

3.6.1 The tenderer shall indemnify the Procuring entity against all third-party claims of infringement of

patent, trademark, or industrial design rights arising from use of the Goods or any part thereof in the

Procuring entity’s country

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3.7 Performance Security

3.7.1 Within twenty eight (28) days of receipt of the notification of Contract award, the successful tenderer

shall furnish to the Procuring entity the performance security where applicable in the amount specified

in Special Conditions of Contract.

3.7.2 The proceeds of the performance security shall be payable to the Procuring entity as compensation for

any loss resulting from the Tenderer’s failure to complete its obligations under the Contract.

3.7.3 The performance security shall be denominated in the currency of the contract, or in a freely convertible

currency acceptable to the procuring entity and shall be in the form of

a) Cash

b) Bank guarantee

c) Such insurance guarantee approved by the Authority

d) Letter of credit

3.7.4 The performance security will be discharged by the Procuring entity and returned to the Candidate not

late than thirty (30) days following the date of completion of the Tenderer’s performance obligations

under the Contract, including any warranty obligations, under the Contract

3.8 Inspection and Tests

3.8.1 The Procuring entity or its representative shall have the right to inspect and/or to test the equipment to

confirm their conformity to the Contract specifications. The Procuring entity shall notify the tenderer in

writing in a timely manner, of the identity of any representatives retained for these purposes.

3.8.2 The inspections and tests may be conducted in the premises of the tenderer. All reasonable facilities and

assistance, including access to drawings and production data, shall be furnished to the inspectors at no

charge to the Procuring entity.

3.8.3 Should any inspected or tested equipment fail to conform to the Specifications, the Procuring entity may

reject the equipment, and the tenderer shall either replace the rejected equipment or make alterations

necessary to make specification requirements free of costs to the Procuring entity.

3.8.4 The Procuring entity’s right to inspect test and where necessary, reject the equipment after the

equipment arrival and installation shall in no way be limited or waived by reason of the equipment

having previously been inspected, tested and passed by the Procuring entity or its representative prior

to the equipment delivery.

3.8.5 Nothing in paragraph 3.8 shall in any way release the tenderer from any warranty or other obligations

under this Contract.

3.9 Packing

3.9.1 The tenderer shall provide such packing and packaging of the equipment as is required to prevent their

damage or deterioration during transit to their final destination, as indicated in the Contract.

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3.9.2 The packing, marking, and documentation within and outside the packages shall comply strictly with

such special requirements as shall be expressly provided for in the Contract

3.10 Delivery and Documents

3.10.1 Delivery of the equipment, documents and installation of the same shall be made by the tenderer in

accordance with the terms specified by Procuring entity in its Schedule of Requirements and the Special

Conditions of Contract

3.11 Insurance

3.11.1 The equipment supplied under the Contract shall be fully insured against loss or damage incidental to

manufacturer or acquisition, transportation, storage, and delivery in the manner specified in the Special

conditions of contract.

3.12 Payment

3.12.1 The method and conditions of payment to be made to the tenderer under this Contract shall be

specified in Special Conditions of Contract

3.12.2 Payments shall be made promptly by the Procuring entity as specified in the contract

3.13 Prices

3.13.1 Prices charged by the tenderer for equipment delivered and installation performed under the Contract

shall not, with the exception of any price adjustments authorized in Special Conditions of Contract,

vary from the prices by the tenderer in its tender.

3.13.2 Contract price variations shall not be allowed for contracts not exceeding one year (12 months)

3.13.3 Where contract price variation is allowed, the variation shall not exceed 10% of the original contract

price.

3.13.4 Price variation requests shall be processed by the procuring entity within 30 days of receiving the

request.

3.14. Assignment

The tenderer shall not assign, in whole or in part, its obligations to perform under this Contract, except with

the Procuring entity’s prior written consent

3.15. Subcontracts

3.15.1 The tenderer shall notify the Procuring entity in writing of all subcontracts awarded under this Contract if

not already specified in the tender. Such notification, in the original tender or later, shall not relieve

the tenderer from any liability or obligation under the Contract

3.16. Termination for Default

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3.16.1 The Procuring entity may, without prejudice to any other remedy for breach of Contract, by written

notice of default sent to the tenderer, terminate this Contract in whole or in part

(a) if the tenderer fails to deliver any or all of the equipment within the period9s) specified in

the Contract, or within any extension thereof granted by the Procuring entity

(b) if the tenderer fails to perform any other obligation(s) under the Contract

(c) if the tenderer, in the judgment of the Procuring entity has engaged in corrupt or fraudulent

practices in competing for or in executing the Contract

3.16.2 In the event the Procuring entity terminates the Contract in whole or in part, it may procure, upon such

terms and in such manner as it deems appropriate, equipment similar to those undelivered, and the

tenderer shall be liable to the Procuring entity for any excess costs for such similar equipment.

3.17. Termination for convenience

3.18. Liquidated Damages

3.18.1 If the tenderer fails to deliver and/or install any or all of the items within the period(s) specified in the

contract, the procuring entity shall, without prejudice to its other remedies under the contract, deduct

from the contract prices liquidated damages sum equivalent to 0.5% of the delivered price of the

delayed items up to a maximum deduction of 10% of the delayed goods. After this the tenderer may

consider termination of the contract.

3.19. Resolution of Disputes

3.19.1 The procuring entity and the tenderer shall make every effort to resolve amicably by direct informal

negotiation any disagreement or dispute arising between them under or in connection with the

contract

3.19.2If, after thirty (30) days from the commencement of such informal negotiations both parties have been

unable to resolve amicably a contract dispute, either party may require that the dispute be referred for

resolution to the formal mechanisms specified in the SCC.

3.20. Language and Law

3.20.1 The language of the contract and the law governing the contract shall be English language and the Laws

of Kenya respectively unless otherwise specified in the SCC

3.21. Force Majeure

3.21.1 The Tenderer shall not be liable for forfeiture of its performance security or termination for default if and

to the extent that it’s delay in performance or other failure to perform its obligations under the

Contract is the result of an event of Force Majeure.

3.22 Notices

3.22.1 Any notice given by one party to the other pursuant to this contract shall be sent to other party by post

or by fax or Email and confirmed in writing to the other party’s address specified.

3.22.2 A notice shall be effective when delivered or on the notices effective date, whichever is later.

APPENDIX TO SECTION III – GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

# GENERAL

CONDITIONS OF

CONTRACT

REFERENCE

PARTICULARS OF APPENDIX TO SECTION VI – CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

1 General 1. Contract Duration - The duration of the contract shall be strictly a maximum of 6 months from the date of signing

of the contract.

2. 7 days after signing of the contract, the contractor shall provide to the employer a delivery programin weeks

aligning to the agreed contract time duration.

3. The warranty requirement has been stipulated under SECTION IV(B) – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.

4. After award and before entering into a contract, the Tenderer shall submit to the Procuring Entity a dully

endorsed Power of Attorney nominating the person to enter into Contractual Agreement with the Procuring

Entity

5. After delivery, installation and commissioning, the contractor will be expected to train at least 4 plant operators

on plant operations and basic maintenance.

6. Delivery, Installation and Commissioning shall be in Getonganya Kuria West, Migori County

2 3.3 The conditions related to the Country of Origin have been stipulated under Appendix to Section II – Instructions to

Tenderers

2 3.7.1 Performance Security shall be in the form prescribed under Appendix to Section II – Instructions to Tenderers

3 3.11.1 The contractor shall fully insure the plant/equipment against loss or damage incidental to manufacturer or

acquisition, transportation, storage, and delivery until delivery and acceptance by the procuring entity

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# GENERAL

CONDITIONS OF

CONTRACT

REFERENCE


4 3.12.1 The proposed payments to the Contractor shall be as follows;

20% of contract price on contract mobilization and provision of a bank guarantee from a reputable local bank.

The bank guarantee shall be from a commercial bank registered in Kenya

40% of contract priceat deliver & receipt of goods at plant site for local bidders, or provision of bill of lading for

international bidders and through the strength of an irrevocable letter of credit. The port of entry is Mombasa,

Kenya.

For equipments supplied from abroad, Upon loading at the port of exit in the supplier’s country, the Supplier

shall notify the Procuring Entity by facsimile or e-mail the full details of the shipment, including Contract

number, description of the equipments, quantity, the vessel, the bill of landing number and date, port of

loading, date of shipment, port of discharge, etc. The Supplier shall mail the following documents to the

Procuring Entity:

▪ One original plus four copies of the Supplier’s invoice showing the equipment’s description, quantity, unit price,

and total amount;

▪ Original and four copies of the negotiable, clean, on-board bill of landing/airway bill/road consignment note

marked “freight prepaid” and four copies of non-negotiable bill of landing or equivalent;

▪ One original plus four copies of the packing list identifying contents of each package;

▪ Manufacturer’s or Supplier’s warranty certificate;

▪ Inspection certificate, issued by the nominated inspection agency, and the Supplier’s factory inspection report; and

▪ Certificate of country of origin issued by relevant authority in the country of origin in duplicate.

The above documents shall be received by the Procuring Entity at least two weeks before arrival of the

equipment at the port or place of arrival and, if not received, the Supplier will be responsible for any

consequent expenses.

For equipment from within Kenya - Upon delivery of the equipment’s to the transporter, the Supplier shall notify the

Procuring Entity and mail the following documents to the Procuring Entity:

▪ One original plus four copies of the Supplier’s invoice showing the equipment description, quantity, unit price,

and total amount;

▪ Delivery note, railway receipt, or truck receipt;

▪ Manufacturer’s or Supplier’s warranty certificate;

▪ Inspection certificate issued by the nominated inspection agency, and the Supplier’s factory inspection report; and

▪ Certificate of country of origin issued by the relevant authority in the country of origin in duplicate.

The above documents shall be received by the Procuring Entity before arrival of the equipment and, if not received,

the Supplier will be responsible for any consequent expenses.

30% of contract price on installation and commissioning

10% of contract price after 12 months’ defects liability period

VAT and Duties shall not be paid to the contractor, see further instructions under APPENDIX TO SECTION II –

INSTRUCTIONS TO TENDERERS

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# GENERAL

CONDITIONS OF

CONTRACT

REFERENCE


5 3.13.2/3/4 Contract price variations shall not be allowed under this contract

6 3.19.2 Appointment of arbitrator to be conducted as per the Arbitration Act

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SECTION IV(A)-TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

4.1. GENERAL

4.1.1 These specifications describe the basic requirements for equipment. Tenderers are requested to submit with their offers the detailed

specifications, drawings, catalogues, etc for the products they intend to supply.

4.1.2 Tenderers must indicate on the specifications sheets whether the equipment offered comply with each specific requirement.

4.1.3 All the dimensions and capacities of the equipment to be supplied shall not be less than those required in these specifications. Deviations

from the basic requirements, if any, shall be explained in detail in writing with the offer, with supporting data such as calculation sheets,

etc. The procuring entity reserves the right to reject the products, if such deviations shall be found critical to the use and operation of the

products

4.1.4 The tenderers are requested to present information along with their offers as follows;-

(i) Shortest possible delivery period of each product

(ii) Information on proper representative and/or workshop for back-up service/repair and maintenance including their names and

addresses

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SECTION IV(B) – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

4.2. PARTICULARS

4.2.1 These specifications/equipment have been broken down for the purposes of tendering, however at the point of supply, delivery and

installation, the tenderer is expected to supply, deliver, install & commission a seamless working plant

4.2.2 Bidder equipment must comply with ISO/TS 22002-1 – Pre-requisite Programmes on Food Safety – Part 1 – Food Manufacturing and

EAS39 – East African Standard for Hygiene in the Food and Drink Manufacturing Industry – Code of Practice. It is the responsibility of

the tenderer to acquaint themselves with these food safety standards requirements

4.2.3 After Sales Support and Warranty Requirements

# Item Description Requirement

Meets ALL

requirements (YES/NO)

1. Sales & Support

Bidder to specify the location and contacts of the sales and

service Centre where after sales support & service may be

obtained. This after sales support center MUST be East Africa

Bidder statement in bidder letterhead at the

point of contracting

2. Warranty

At contracting, and after commission, for the plant to be

accepted, tender shall provide a 12-month warranty running

from the date of commissioning. Where the contractor is not

the manufacturer of the plant, the contractor shall provide to

the employer a transferrable warranty from the manufacturer

to the employer, which is verifiable and enforceable.

Manufacturers warranty agreement – at the

point of contracting and acceptance

3. Delivery timelines

Bidders should provide a Gantt chart or a

supply schedule/work plan for the supply

of the plant that includes all major

milestones, and details the manufacturing,

testing and delivery schedules and Installation, commissioning

and training

Bidder Gantt chart at the point of contracting

4 Emergency spare parts for one year to be included in the bid

price

Completed Schedule of Prices with emergency

parts

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5 Operations and Maintenance Manuals At delivery, installation, and commissioning, and

acceptance the contractor to supply operation

and maintenance manuals in English language

4.2.4 The subsequent sections present the proposed plant layout, process flow and equipment specifications; however the tenderer at the

contracting stage will be required to prepare a final plant layout and process flow that suits proposed equipment.

4.2.5 Equipment Specifications

Under 4.2.5.5 (Equipment Specifications), under the ‘Requirements’ the tender MUST provide Brochures with specifications,

drawings, dimension, and tenderer’s offer or manufacturers literature (in English) in order to be evaluated. The specifications under the

manufacturers’ literature are the minimum requirements, and a tenderer to be responsible, the specifications should either be minimum

or superior than those requested by the Contracting Authority

Under The subsequent sections present the proposed plant layout, process flow and equipment specifications; however the tenderer at

the contracting stage will be required to prepare a final plant layout and process flow that suits proposed equipment

4.2.5.1 Plant Process Flow

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W/C

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CHANGING

ROOM

LADIES

CHANGING

ROOM

GENTS

OFFICELABORATORY

FINISHED GOODS STORE

WALK WAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 910

PACKAGING

MATERIAL

STORE

RAW MATERIAL STORE

OFF LOADING

AREA

11 12

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4.2.5.2 Site Layout(Plain View)

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4.2.5.3 Parts List No. Equipment Process/ Function Quantity

1. Inclined modular conveyor or equivalent For lifting and transporting sweet potatoes from raw material holding area to the

washing and peeling machine.

1

2. Screw feeding potato

washing and Peeling machine with outlet

inclined conveyor

Washing and peeling for washing sweet potatoes to remove the surface sand, silt,

and then peel to remove the outer skin

1

3. Sorting belt conveyor For inspection of peeled sweet potatoes during transport from the washing

and peeling machine

1

4. Water Bucket elevator conveyor For lifting and conveying peeled potatoes into the slicer hopper 1

5. Sweet potato slicing machine For cutting peeled sweet potatoes to thinner and more uniform round slices for

drying

1

6. Bucket elevator conveyor or equivalent For lifting and conveying potato slices from slicing machine to blancher

hopper

1

7. Blancher Product stabilization (prevention of darkening of potato slices during drying) 1

8. Dewatering equipment For removal of surface water to facilitate drying of sweet potato slices 1

9. Trolley vats For holding and transportation of sweet potato slices before drying 10

10. Hybrid Solar biomass dryer For drying of sweet potatoes slices into dried chips for milling

Bidder to decide

based on

capacity of 10

tons per day

11. Mill For grinding of dried sweet potatoes chips to flour 1

12. Powder filler For packing of sweet potatoes flour into gunny bags 1

13. Roller conveyor Transportation of finished goods 1

14. Other Supply with all interconnecting conveyors and pipes

15. Other Supply with commonly used spare parts and sieves

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4.2.5.4 Plant Layout – Isometric View

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4.2.5.5 Floor Plan Layout (Dimensions in mm)

4.2.5.5 Equipment Specifications

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MATERIAL

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RAW MATERIAL STORE

OFF LOADING

AREA

Washing and peeling Sorting conveyor Slicing area Blanching section DewateringMilling Packaging

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The table below represents equipment requirements with performance/function, equipment, specifications, the number and what the

tenderers is required to present for evaluation. The project scope is limited to flour processing plant of 8 Tons capacity per day. The

available power on site is 240V (single phase), 415V (3-phase), 50Hz

No. Process/ Function Equipment Specification Quantit

y

Requirements

1. 1 For lifting and

transporting sweet

potatoes from raw

material holding

area to the

washing and

peeling machine.

Inclined modular

conveyor or equivalent

Modular belt with transverse cleats

Frame made of stainless steel ss304 fitted with

Stainless Steel Discharge chute

Z type inclined belt with transfer hopper at the

beginning of belt drive

Fitted with variable speed control suitable to handle

minimum capacity of 3000kg/h

Fitted with Stainless Steel Discharge chute

Adjustable belt inclination of between 45 – 600

Fitted with swivel caster wheel with lockable device.

Ergonomically designed, side rail of conveyor

approximately 150mm to prevent fall off of

potatoes.

Control cabinet attached on the frame and

protective device combination

Fitted with initiators to control position and

monitor the process.

1 Tenderer written

technical offer/Brochure

with specifications or

manufacturers’ literature

in English

2. Washing and

peeling sweet

potatoes to

remove the surface

sand, silt, and then

peel to remove

the outer skin

Screw feeding potato

Washing machine with

outlet inclined conveyor

Minimum capacity: 3000kg/h

S.S 304 Stainless steel construction with spiral

discharge and spray device with adjustable spraying

direction.

Equipped with at least 9 brush rollers with food

grade brushes/bristles:

Geared power transmission drive with variable speed

to adjust washing and peeling times.

Fitted with durable castor wheels; high pressure spray

cleaning, high wash rate with no damage to material;

Spray nozzles washing pressure: 6bar washing; 2bar

1 Tenderer written




in English

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rinsing.

Equipped with water tray to prevent water from

flowing to the ground to keep the production floor

clean and dry.

Fitted with Siemens speed control motor and control

panel with Schneider electrical appliances.

Fitted with outlet conveyor

Power 3Ph / 415V / 50Hz;

3. For inspection

of washed sweet

potatoes during

transport from

the washing

machine

Sorting belt conveyor Modular belt conveyor fitted with drain pot variable

speed motor suitable to handle minimum capacity of

3000kg/h; Stable heavy duty stand and height

adjustable; fitted with casters with lockable feature.

Belt and frame construction of food grade materials

with side rails

Fitted with waste conveyor running across

underneath with two guide hoppers on both sides

where sorted waste are dumped and channel to the

waste conveyor

Speed control with start stop feature

Easy belt tracing, tightening and exchange

Durable with hygienic design


protective device combination.



1 Tenderer written




in English

4. For lifting and

conveying washed

and peeled sweet

potatoes into the

slicer hopper

Water Bucket elevator

conveyor





Stainless steel structure fitted with lockable heavy

duty caster wheels

Modular belt with cleats and openings for draining.

Fitted with spray nozzles to provide water at 2

bars pressure.

Fitted with water tank and a booster pump.

Control cabinet and protective device combination

with all the electrical components including inverter.


1 Tenderer written




in English

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5. For cutting washed

and peeled sweet

potatoes to

thinner and more

uniform round

slices for drying.

Sweet potato slicing

machine

Stainless steel construction SS 304, Hygienic design

Minimum capacity 3000kg/h

The slice thickness shall be adjustable from 0.5mm-5mm

Power 3Ph, 415V/ 50Hz

1 Tenderer written




in English

6. For lifting and

conveying

potato slices

from slicing

machine to

blancher hopper

Bucket elevator conveyor

or equivalent





Stainless steel structure fitted with lockable heavy

duty caster wheels

Modular belt with transverse cleats


protective device combination.



1 Tenderer written




in English

7. Product

stabilization

(prevention of

darkening of

potato slices

during drying)

Blancher Automatic hot water blancher-cooler with multistage

water circulation.

Fitted with water circulation pump

Minimum capacity 3000 kg/h

Fitted with stainless steel mesh conveyor belt

Stainless steel construction SS 304 with elevation, heating,

holding and cooling section

Automatically controlled water temperature and double

insulation material

Blanching temperature 65-98oC

Blanching time 3-10 min, this is set by adjusting conveying

speed through frequency control

Power 3 phase, 415 V/ 50Hz.

1 Tenderer written




in English

8. For removal of

surface water to

facilitate drying of

sweet potato slices

Dewatering equipment Dewatering vibrator


Stainless steel construction S.S 304

Corrosion resistant with large screens for enhanced water

1 Tenderer written




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removal

Ease of operation and cleaning with quick change stainless

steel screens and drain pans for collection of water

Fitted with in feeding and discharge elevators

Fitted with microcomputer PLC control panel

Power 3Ph/ 415V/ 50Hz

in English

9. For holding and

transportation of

sweet potato slices

before drying

Trolley vats Stainless steel tote trolley S.S 304 with lids

Minimum internal volume 0.2m3

Brushed dull polish finish

Heavy duty and easy handling

Stainless steel reinforced bottom with handle welded at

the top to improve ergonomics

Easy to clean with 4 removable nylon castor wheels

Stainless steel inner mesh basket (Thickness 2mm) to

enable filtration/separation of slices from chemical

treatment solution

Approximate dimension (L x W x H): 690mm x 680mm x

700mm

10 Tenderer written




in English

10. For grinding of

dried sweet

potatoes chips to

flour

Mill

Automatic continuous impactmill/grinder or equivalentfor

milling of dried sweet potatoes 5mm thick slices.


Stainless steel construction ss304 for food

contactsurfaces

Interchangeable screen/sievesfor coarseand fine

powder/flourmilling

Milled flour/powder particlemeshsize50-400 microns.

Feed conveyor and hopper

Enclosed bucket elevator fittedwithmagnetbar at

rawmaterial hopperinlet into grinding chamber or an

equivalent

Well-designed dust extractor from the milling area

Pneumatic l i f t -food c o n t a c t parts madeof SS304,

fitted with de-dusting filters

Minimal heat generation with continuous operation

1 Tenderer written




in English

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Power 3 Phase; 415V; 50Hz

The milling system shall be enclosed to ensure no ingress

of any foreign matter

11. For packing of

sweet potatoes

flour into gunny

bags

Powder filler

Automatic bagging machine for open mouth bags for

flour packaging

Minimum capacity 1000kgs/hour

Package sizes: 5kg-50kg

Reduced surface in contact with the product, typical of

dosage in gross weight, with maximum ease of cleaning

and prevention of cross contamination

Filling spout with hermetical sealing, for perfect dust

proof

Replaceable filling head

Workable bag sizes (Width x Length): Min 180mm x

450mm, Max 600 x 1100mm

Workable bag type: open mouth, flat or with side-gussets

Type of bag closing: plain sewing, fold over and sewing,

sewing with crape tape.

Flexible automatic format changes without requiring

manual interventions

Easy and intuitive touch screen type of control panel

Power: 3Phase, 415V, 50Hz

Empty bag magazine capacity 200bags

Matching electronic weighing, Electronic print apply and

metal detection systems

Metallic Structural frame to bear the weighing, dosing

components with safety considerations factored in

design.

Closed type screw feeder, steel support structure designed

with safety and ergonomics in mind, intermediary

weighing /dispensing system.

Fittedwith Inkjetcoding machine;800 charactersper

second; Adjustable fontheight; memorycapacity

upto1000 messages; Printing line 1-5; Print content:

1 Tenderer written




in English

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Manufacturing date,Expiry date,Lot numbers; Print

material paper, plastic;Quick- dry ink; Inkcolor:Black,

Blue,Red

Operating temperature 5- 450C

8 - Inch full-color high definition touch screenand full-

touch virtualkeyboard; Ability tooperateatany position.

12. Transportation of

finished goods

Roller conveyor Segmentation roller conveyor to implement different

speeds or start/stop functions in a single conveying path (

lower speed at the end)

Fitted with end stop at the end of the conveyor

Stainless

Caster feet with lockable feature

Speed control with start stop feature

1 Tenderer written




in English

Supply with all interconnecting conveyors , pipes and accessory for electrical and plumping Tenderer

determin

ed

Tenderer written




in English

Supply with commonly used spare parts and sieves as well as any special tools required

Tenderer

determin

ed

Tenderer written




in English

The supply to include all automation devices and softwares / programmes Tenderer

determin

ed

Tenderer written




in English

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SECTION V - STANDARD FORMS

1.1. Form of Price Schedule of Goods/Equipment

The rates inserted here below shall be for the DESIGN, MANUFACTURE , SUPPLY, DELIVERY,

INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING OF SWEET POTATO PROCESSING PLANT FOR THE COUNTY

GOVERNMENTOF MIGORIinclusive of all taxes and charges and conforming to the stated

specifications of TENDER NAME:THE PROPOSED DESIGN, MANUFACTURE , SUPPLY,

DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING OF SWEET POTATO PROCESSING

PLANT FOR THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF MIGORI, TENDER NO:

CGM/EU/AGR/01/2020-2021 # Item Description Quantity Unit Cost Total

(KES)

1 Inclined modular conveyor or equivalent 1

2 Screw feeding potato

washing and Peeling machine with outlet inclined

conveyor

1

3 Sorting belt conveyor 1

4 Water Bucket elevator conveyor 1

5 Sweet potato slicing machine 1

6 Bucket elevator conveyor or equivalent 1

7 Blancher 1

8 Dewatering equipment 1

9 Trolley vats 10

11 Mill 1

12 Powder filler 1

13 Roller Conveyor 1

14 Supply with all interconnecting conveyors and pipes Bidder determined

15 Commonly used spare parts and sieves Bidder determined

16 Delivery, Installation, commissioning and training

costs

Bidder determined

17 Any other costs

Sub-Total

18 Duties

19 VAT

20 Any other taxes ( specify)

Grand Total transferred to Form of Tender

Tenderer MUST indicate tender currency in line with Sections II – Instructions to Tenderers articles

2.10 and 2.11

Tenderer MUST quote for all Items in line with proposed deployment

Tender Sum carried to Form of Tender_____________________________________________________

(amounts in figures and Words)

Signature of Tenderer _______________________________________________________

(Signature/Name of Signatory & Position/Company/Stamp

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1.2. FORM OF TENDER

TO: _________________________________[Name of Employer) ________________________[Date]

________________________________________________________________ [Name of Contract]

Gentlemen and/or Ladies:

2. Having examined the tender documents including Addenda Nos. ………………………………. [insert

numbers], we, the undersigned, offer to DESIGN, MANUFACTURE , SUPPLY, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION

AND COMMISSIONING OF SWEET PROCESSING PLANT FOR COUNTY GOVERNMENTOFMIGORIin

conformity with the said tender documents for the sum of ……………………………………………….

(tenderer MUST indicate total tender amount in words and figures) or such other sums as may be

ascertained in accordance with the Schedule of Prices attached herewith and made part of this Tender.

3. We undertake, if our Tender is accepted, to deliver install and commission the equipment in a maximum of

_______________(tender MUST indicate number of months) months, and in accordance with the delivery

schedule specified in the Schedule of Requirements/General Conditions of Contract and Appendix thereof.

4. If our Tender is accepted, we will obtain the guarantee of a bank in a sum of equivalent to 10% of our

Tender Sum under 1 above for the due performance of the Contract , in the form prescribed by Appendix

to Section II – Instructions to Tenderers.

5. We agree to abide by this Tender for a period of One Hundred and Twenty (120)(or a tenderer may

propose a different period in days)days from the date fixed for tender opening of the Instructions to

tenderers, and it shall remain binding upon us and may be accepted at any time before the expiration of

that period.

6. This Tender, together with your written acceptance thereof and your notification of award, shall constitute

a Contract, between us. Subject to signing of the Contract by the parties.

7. We understand that you are not bound to accept the lowest or any tender that you may receive.

8. With our signature, we attest that we have not been debarred in the past by the Public Procurement

Regulatory Authority in line with PPDA 2015, the procuring entity, the EU to participate in this tender and

we have not been associated in the inception phase of this project.

Dated this ______________________ day of ________________________20________________

Signature _________________in the capacity of_______________________________________

duly authorized to sign tenders for and on behalf of________[Name ofTenderer] of

_______________________________[Address of Tenderer]

Witness;

Name_____________________________________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________________________________

Signature__________________________________________________________________________

Date_______________________________________________________________________________

(Amend accordingly if provided by Insurance Company)

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1.3. LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE

[letterhead paper of the Employer]

_____________________________________________[date]

To:

______________________________________________________________________________________

[name of the Contractor]

_______________________________________________________________________________

_

[address of the Contractor]

Dear Sir,

This is to notify you that your Tender dated ____________________________________________

for the execution of ________________________________________________________________

[name of the Contract and identification number as given in the Tender documents] for the

Contract Price of Kshs. __________________________ [amount in figures][Kenya

Shillings______________________________(amount in words) ] in accordance with the Instructions

to Tenderers is hereby accepted.

You are hereby instructed to proceed with the execution of the said Works in accordance with the

Contract documents.

Authorized

Signature____________________________________________________________________________

Name and Title of Signatory___________________________________________________________

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1.4. FORM OF AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT, made the _____________________________ day of _________________ 20

____________ between_______________________________________________________of[or whose

registered office is situated at]______________________________________________(hereinafter called

“the Employer”) of the one part AND

_____________________________________________________________of[or whose registered office

is situated at]__________________(hereinafter called “the Contractor”) of the other part.

WHEREAS THE Employer is desirous that the Contractor executes

_______________________________________________________________________________________

(name and identification number of Contract) (hereinafter called “the Works”) located

at______________________________ [Place/location of theWorks]and the Employer has accepted

the tender submitted by the Contractor for the execution and completion of such Works and the

remedying of any defects therein for the Contract Price of Kshs____________________[Amount in

figures],Kenya Shillings___________Amount inwords].

NOW THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH as follows:

1. In this Agreement, words and expressions shall have the same meanings as are respectively

assigned to them in the Conditions of Contract hereinafter referred to.

2. The following documents shall be deemed to form and shall be read and construed as part

of this Agreement i.e.

(i) Letter of Acceptance

(ii) Form of Tender and Form of Price Schedule for Goods/Equipment

(iii) Section II – Instructions to Tenderers and Appendix

(iv) SECTION III –GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT and APPENDIX TO

GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

(v) Section IV (A) and B - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

3. In consideration of the payments to be made by the Employer to the Contractor as

hereinafter mentioned, the Contractor hereby covenants with the Employer to execute and

complete the Works and remedy any defects therein in conformity in all respects with the

provisions of the Contract.

4. The Employer hereby covenants to pay the Contractor in consideration of the execution and

completion of the Works and the remedying of defects therein, the Contract Price or such

other sum as may become payable under the provisions of the Contract at the times and in

the manner prescribed by the Contract.

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IN WITNESS whereof the parties thereto have caused this Agreement to be executed the day and

year first before written.

The common Seal of _________________________________________________________________

Was hereunto affixed in the presence of ______________________________________________

Signed Sealed, and Delivered by the said ______________________________________________

Binding Signature of Employer _______________________________________________________

Binding Signature of Contractor ______________________________________________________

In the presence of;

[i]Name________________________________________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________________________________________

Signature______________________________________________________________________________

[ii] Name _____________________________________________________________________________

Address______________________________________________________________________________

Signature____________________________________________________________________________

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1.5. FORM OF TENDER SECURITY

WHEREAS ……………………………………….. (hereinafter called “the Tenderer”) has submitted his

tender dated………………………… for the construction of ………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………(Name of Contract)

KNOW ALL PEOPLE by these presents that WE

…………………………………………………………………… having our registered office at

……………………………………………………………………………(hereinafter called “the Bank”),

are bound unto ……………………………………………………………(hereinafter called “the

Employer”) in the sum of Kshs.…………………… ………………………………… for which payment

well and truly to be made to the said Employer, the Bank binds itself, its successors and assigns by

these presents sealed with the Common Seal of the said Bank this ……………. Day of

………20…………

THE CONDITIONS of this obligation are:

1. If after tender opening the tenderer withdraws his tender during the period of tender

validity specified in the instructions to tenderers

Or

2. If the tenderer, having been notified of the acceptance of his tender by the Employer during

the period of tender validity:

(a) fails or refuses to execute the form of Agreement in accordance with the Instructions

to Tenderers, if required; or

(b) fails or refuses to furnish the Performance Security, in accordance with the

Instructions to Tenderers;

We undertake to pay to the Employer up to the above amount upon receipt of his first written

demand, without the Employer having to substantiate his demand, provided that in his demand the

Employer will note that the amount claimed by him is due to him, owing to the occurrence of one

or both of the two conditions, specifying the occurred condition or conditions.

This guarantee will remain in force up to and including thirty (30) days after the period of tender

validity, and any demand in respect thereof should reach the Bank not later than the said date.

_______________________________ ________________________________________

[date[ [signature of the Bank]

_______________________________ ________________________________________

[witness] [seal]

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1.6. PERFORMANCE BANK GUARANTEE

To: _______________________________ (Name of Employer) __________________________ (Date)

_____________________________________________________________ (Address of Employer)

Dear Sir,

WHEREAS _________________________________________________________________________

(hereinafter called “the Contractor”) has undertaken, in pursuance of Contract No.

___________________________ dated _____________ to execute _____________________________

(hereinafter called “the Works”);

AND WHEREAS it has been stipulated by you in the said Contract that the Contractor shall furnish

you with a Bank Guarantee by a recognised bank for the sum specified therein as security for

compliance with his obligations in accordance with the Contract;

AND WHEREAS we have agreed to give the Contractor such a Bank Guarantee:

NOW THEREFORE we hereby affirm that we are the Guarantor and responsible to you, on behalf

of the Contractor, up to a total of Kshs. _________________________________________ (amount of

Guarantee in figures) Kenya Shillings_______________________________________ (amount of

Guarantee in words), and we undertake to pay you, upon your first written demand and without

civil or argument, any sum or sums within the limits of Kenya Shillings

___________________________________________ (amount of Guarantee in words) as aforesaid

without your needing to prove or to show grounds or reasons for your demand for the sum

specified therein.

We hereby waive the necessity of your demanding the said debt from the Contractor before

presenting us with the demand.

We further agree that no change, addition or other modification of the terms of the Contract or of

the Works to be performed thereunder or of any of the Contract documents which may be made

between you and the Contractor shall in any way release us from any liability under this Guarantee,

and we hereby waive notice of any change, addition, or modification.

This guarantee shall be valid until the date of issue of the Certificate of Completion.

SIGNATURE AND SEAL OF THE GUARANTOR _________________________________________

Name of Bank ________________________________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________________________

Date _________________________________________________________________________________

(Amend accordingly if provided by Insurance Company)

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1.7. PERFORMANCE BOND

By this Bond, We________________________________________of (or whose registered office is

situated at] ___________________________________________________________________________

as Principal (hereinafter called “the Contractor”) and _______________________________of[or

whose registered office is situated at]____________________________________________________

as Surety (hereinafter called “the Surety”), are held and firmly bound unto

________________of [or whose registered office is situated at]_____________________________

as Obligee (hereinafter called “the Employer”) in the amount of Kshs._______________[amount of

Bond in figures]Kenya Shillings _________________________

[amount of Bond in words], for the payment of which sum well and truly, the Contractor and the

Surety bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and

severally, firmly by these presents.

WHEREAS the Contractor has entered into a Contract with the Employer dated the

____________________ day of _______________ 20 ___________________ for the execution of

_______________________________________________________________________________________

[name of Contract] in accordance with the Contract documents, Specifications and amendments

thereto, which to the extent herein provided for, are by reference made part hereof and are

hereinafter referred to as the Contract.

NOW THEREFORE, the Condition of this Obligation is such that, if the Contractor shall promptly

and faithfully perform the said Contract (including any amendments thereto), then this obligation

shall be null and void; otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect. Whenever the Contractor

shall be, and declared by the Employer to be, in default under the Contract, the Employer having

performed the Employer’s obligations thereunder, the Surety may promptly remedy the default, or

shall promptly:

(1) complete the Contract in accordance with its terms and conditions; or

(2) obtain a tender or tenders from qualified tenderers for submission to the Employer for

completing the Contract in accordance with its terms and conditions, and upon

determination by the Employer and the Surety of the lowest responsive tenderer, arrange for

a Contract between such tenderer and Employer and make available as work progresses

(even though there should be a default or a succession of defaults under the Contract or

Contracts of completion arranged under this paragraph) sufficient funds to pay the cost of

completion less the balance of the Contract Price; but not exceeding, including other costs

and damages for which the Surety may be liable hereunder, the amount set forth in the first

paragraph hereof.

The term “Balance of the Contract Price”, as used in this paragraph, shall mean the total

amount payable by the Employer to the Contractor under the

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Contract, less the amount properly paid by the Employer to the Contractor; or

(3) pay the Employer the amount required by the Employer to complete the Contract in

accordance with its terms and conditions up to a total not exceeding the amount of this

Bond.

The Surety shall not be liable for a greater sum than the specified penalty of this Bond.

Any suit under this Bond must be instituted before the expiration of one year from the date of

issuance of the Certificate of Completion.

No right of action shall accrue on this Bond to or for the use of any person or corporation other

than the Employer named herein or the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the

Employer.

In testimony whereof, the Contractor has hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal, and the Surety

has caused these presents to be sealed with his corporate seal duly attested by the signature of his

legal representative, this _____ day of___ 20_____

SIGNED ON _____ SIGNED ON _________________________________

On behalf of ____________________ On behalf of _____________________________________

[name of Contractor] [name of Surety]

By _____________________ By ____________________________________________

In the capacity of ___________________In the capacity of ________________________________

In the presence of;Name ____________In the presence of;Name__________________________

Address_____________________________Address________________________________________

Signature__________________________ Signature_______________________________________

Date________________________________Date___________________________________________

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1.8. BANK GUARANTEE FOR ADVANCE PAYMENT

To: ___________________________ [name of Employer] _____________________________

(Date)

____________________________________________________________ [address of

Employer]

Gentlemen,

Ref: _______________________________________________________________ [name of

Contract]

In accordance with the provisions of the Conditions of Contract of the above-mentioned Contract,

We,_______________________________________________________________[name and Address of

Contractor] (hereinafter called “the Contractor”) shall deposit with

__________________________________[name of Employer] a bank guarantee to guarantee his

proper and faithful performance under the said Contract in an amount of

Kshs.______________________________________________________________[amount of Guarantee

in figurers] Kenya Shillings______________________________________________________[amount of

Guarantee in words].

We, ____________________________________________________[bank or financial institution], as

instructed by the Contractor, agree unconditionally and irrevocably to guarantee as primary

obligator and not as Surety merely, the payment to

_____________________________________[name of Employer] on his first demand without

whatsoever right of objection on our part and without his first claim to the Contractor, in the

amount not exceeding

Kshs_______________________________________________________________[amount of Guarantee

in figures] Kenya Shillings ______________________________________________________[amount of

Guarantee in words], such amount to be reduced periodically by the amounts recovered by you

from the proceeds of the Contract.

We further agree that no change or addition to or other modification of the terms of the Contract

or of the Works to be performed thereunder or of any of the Contract documents which may be

made between ___________________________________________[name of Employer] and the

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Contractor, shall in any way release us from any liability under this guarantee, and we hereby waive

notice of any such change, addition or modification.

No drawing may be made by you under this guarantee until we have received notice in writing

from you that an advance payment of the amount listed above has been paid to the Contractor

pursuant to the Contract.

This guarantee shall remain valid and in full effect from the date of the advance payment under the

Contract until ___________________________________________________(name of Employer)

receives full payment of the same amount from the Contract.

Yours faithfully,

Signature and Seal __________________________________________________________________

Name of the Bank or financial institution _____________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________________________

Date _________________________________________________________________________________

Witness: Name: __________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

Signature: ____________________________________________________________________________

Date: ________________________________________________________________________________

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1.9. QUALIFICATION INFORMATION

(To complete parts 1, 2 and 3 where/as appropriate

1. Individual Tenderers or Individual Members of Joint Ventures

1.1 Constitution or legal status of tenderer (attach copy or Incorporation Certificate);

Place of registration: _______________________________________________________

Principal place of Business ___________________________________________________

Power of attorney of signatory of tender ______________________________________

1.2 Total annual volume of construction work performed in the last ten years

YEAR CURRENCY Value

1.1 Work performed as Main Contractor on works of a similar nature and volume over

the last ten years. Also list details of work under way or committed, including

expected completion date – attach contracts, letters of completion & handover

certificates.

Project

Name

Name of

client and

contact

person

Type of work

performed and year

of

completion/Expecte

d year of completion

Value of

contract

Level of

Completio

n (%)

Expected

cash

outlay to

complete

the

remaining

part

1.4 Qualifications and experience of key personnel proposed for administration and

execution of the Contract. Attach biographical data.

Position Name Years of

experience

(general)

Years of

experience in

proposed

position

Project Manager

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1.6 Financial reports for the last five years: balance sheets, profit and loss statements,

auditor’s reports, etc. List below and attach copies.

__________________________________________________________________________

1.7 Evidence of access to financial resources to meet the qualification requirements: cash

in hand, lines of credit, etc. List below and attach copies of supportive documents.

This has been deleted______________________________________________________

1.8 Proposed Credit Period (In calendar days). This shall form part of the conditions of

the contract.

__________________________________________________________________________

1.9 Name, address and telephone, telex and facsimile numbers of banks that may

provide reference if contacted by the Employer.

__________________________________________________________________________

1.10 Statement of compliance with the requirements of Clause 1.2 of the Instructions to

Tenderers.

This has been deleted ___________________________________________________

1.11 Proposed program (work method and schedule) for the whole of the Works.

_________________________________________________________________________

1.12 Litigation History

Name of Firm or Partner of a joint venture

Firms, including each of the partners of a joint venture, should provide information

on any history of litigation or arbitration resulting from contracts executed in the last

five years or currently under execution. A separate sheet should be used for each

partner of a joint venture

Year Award FOR or

AGAINST Firm

Name of client, cause of litigation and

matter in dispute

Disputed amount

(current value,

Kshs.)

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2. Joint Ventures

2.0 The information listed in 1.1 –1.10 above shall be provided for each partner of the joint

venture.

2.1 The information required in 1.1.1 above shall be provided for the joint venture.

2.2 Attach the power of attorney of the signatory(ies) of the tender authorizing signature of the

tender on behalf of the joint venture

2.3 Attach the Agreement among all partners of the joint venture (and which is legally binding

on all partners), which shows that:

a) all partners shall be jointly and severally liable for the execution of the Contract in

accordance with the Contract terms;

b) one of the partners will be nominated as being in charge, authorized to incur

liabilities and receive instructions for and on behalf of any and all partners of the

joint venture; and

c) the execution of the entire Contract, including payment, shall be done exclusively

with the partner in charge.

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1.10. TENDER QUESTIONNAIRE

Please fill in block letters.

1. Full names of tenderer;

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. Full address of tenderer to which tender correspondence is to be sent (unless an agent has

been appointed below);

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. Telephone number (s) of tenderer;

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. Telex of tenderer;

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. Name of tenderer’s representative to be contacted on matters of the tender during the

tender period;

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. Details of tenderer’s nominated agent (if any) to receive tender notices. This is essential if

the tenderer does not have his registered address in Kenya (name, address, telephone, telex);

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

___________________________________

Signature of Tenderer

Make copy and deliver to: ____________________________________(Name of Employer)

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1.11. FORM OF CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS QUESTIONNAIRE

You are requested to give the particulars indicated in Part 1 and either Part 2(a), 2(b) or 2(c)

whichever applies to type of business.

You are advised that it is a serious offence to give false information on this form.

Part-General:

Business Name: …………………………………………………………………………………

Location of Business Premises: ………………………………………………………………….

Plot No: -………………Street/Road:………………….Postal Address: ……………Tel No;-

Nature of Business:-………………………………………………………………………………

Current Trade License No: ……………………………….Expiring Date: …………………

Maximum Value of Business, which you can handle at any one time

Kshs: ……………………………………………………………………………………………..

Name of Bankers:…………………………………………Branch: ………………………….

Part 2(a) – Sole Proprietor

Your Name in full:…………………………………………..Age………………………………..

Nationality:…………………Country of Origin……………Citizenship Details: ……………

Part 2 (b) – Partnership

Give details of partners as follows: -

NO. NAME NATIONALITY CITIZENSHIP DETAILS SHARES

1……………………………./…………………………/ …………………………../……………

2……………………………./…………………………/ …………………………./……………

3……………………………/…………………………./…………………………/………………

Part 2(c) – Registered Company

Private/Public: ………………………………………………………………………………….

State the nominal and issued capital of the Company: -

Nominal Kshs: ………………………………Issued Kshs: ……………………………………

Give details of all directors as follows: -

NO. NAME NATIONALITY CITIZENSHIP DETAILS SHARES

1…………………………………./…………………………/…………………………../…………

2…………………………………./…………………………/…………………………./…………

Date: -…………………………………………Signature of Applicant…………………………….

• If Kenyan Citizen, indicate under “Citizenship Details” Whether by birth,

• Naturalsation or Registration

• GPK (L)

Date ----------------------------------------Signature of Applicant --------------------------------------

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1.12. DETAILS OF SUB-CONTRACTORS

If the Tenderer wishes to sublet any portions of the works under any heading, he must give below

the details of the sub-contractors he intends to employ for each portion.

Failure to comply with this requirement may invalidate the tender.

FULL NAME AND ADDRESS

OF THE SUB-

CONTRACTOR

PORTION OF WORKS TO

BE SUB-CONTRACTED

AND CONTRACT VALUE

SUB-CONTRACTOR’S EXPERIENCE

IN SIMILAR WORKS

Note: Attach relevant evidence.

I certify that the above information is correct.

……………………… …………………………. …………………………

(Title) (Signature) (Date)

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1.13. LETTER OF NOTIFICATION OF AWARD

Address of Procuring Entity

__________________________________________

To:

_______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

RE: Tender No.

______________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

Tender Name__________________________________________________________________________

This is to notify that the contract/s stated below under the above mentioned tender have been

awarded to you.

1. Please acknowledge receipt of this letter of notification signifying your acceptance.

2. The contract/contracts shall be signed by the parties within 30 days of the date of this letter but

not earlier than 14 days from the date of the letter.

3. You may contact the officer(s) whose particulars appear below on the subject matter of this

letter of notification of award.

(FULL PARTICULARS)

_______________________________________________________________________________________

SIGNED FOR ACCOUNTING OFFICER

1.14. CERTIFICATE OF BIDDER’S PRE-BID SITE VISIT

1. This is to certify that I ………………………………………………………………………………

(Name of Bidder or his representative of the Firm)

of

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(Name of Firm bidding)

visited the site in connection with bid for the………………………………………………………

Contract No…………………………………………….., as described in these Tender Documents

2. Having previously studied the Tender Documents, I carefully examined the Sites for the above

works.

3. I have made myself familiar with the local conditions likely to influence the works and cost

thereof.

4. I further certify that I am satisfied with the description of the work and that I understand

perfectly the work to be done as specified and implied in the execution of the contract.

Signed at……………………… on this …………… day of …………………………………., 2018

Signature………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Name of Company………………………………………………………………………………………

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1.15. COMMITMENT TO CODEOF ETHICS FORM

Declaration and Signature

1.1. I ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

(Supplier) Confirm that I have read the contents of the Public Procurement & Asset Disposal

Act 2015 and the Code of Ethics under article 181 of the Procurement & Asset Disposal Act

and Gazette Notice No 4274 dated 17 May 2019 , and fully understood my responsibilities

under the Code.

1.2. I also certify that I am duly authorized to sign this Code on my own behalf and on behalf

of my organization, and agree to comply with the Code of Ethics.

Name…………………………………………Sign………………………………………………

Position……………………………………………………………………………………………

Office address……………………………Telephone……………………………………………

E-mail………………………………………………………………………………………………

Name of the Firm…………………………………………………………………………………

(Company Seal/ Rubber Stamp where applicable)

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1.16. FORM OFMANUFACTURER’S AUTHORIZATION

To [name of the Procuring entity] ………………….

WHEREAS …………………………………………………………[ name of the manufacturer] who are

established and reputable manufacturers of ………………….. [name and/or description of the goods]

having factories at ………………………………… [address of factory] do hereby authorize

………………………… [name and address of Agent] to submit a tender, and subsequently negotiate

and sign the Contract with you against tender No. ………………………. [reference of the Tender] for

the above goods manufactured by us.

We hereby extend our full guarantee and warranty as per the General Conditions of Contract for the

goods offered for supply by the above firm against this Invitation for Tenders.

[signature for and on behalf of manufacturer]

Note: This letter of authority should be on the letterhead of the Manufacturer and should be signed

by a person competent.

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1.17. PUBLIC PROCUREMENT ADMINISTRATIVEREVIEW BOARD

FORM RB 1

REPUBLIC OF KENYA

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD

APPLICATION NO…………….OF……….….20……...

BETWEEN

…………………………………………….APPLICANT

AND

…………………………………RESPONDENT (Procuring Entity)

Request for review of the decision of the…………… (Name of the Procuring Entity) of

……………dated the…day of ………….20……….in the matter of Tender No………..…of

…………..20…

REQUEST FOR REVIEW

I/We……………………………,the above named Applicant(s), of address: Physical

address…………….Fax No……Tel. No……..Email ……………, hereby request the Public

Procurement Administrative Review Board to review the whole/part of the above mentioned decision

on the following grounds , namely:-

1.

2.

etc.

By this memorandum, the Applicant requests the Board for an order/orders that: -

1.

2.

etc

SIGNED ……………….(Applicant)Dated on…………….day of ……………/…20…

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Lodged with the Secretary Public Procurement Administrative Review Board on

………………………………………… day of …………………....20….…………………

SIGNED

Board Secretary