Kenya Ports Authority Comprehensive Land Policy Development Tender

Invitation for Expression of Interest

Development of a Comprehensive Land Policy for Kenya Ports Authority

Tender No.KPA1036120091CS

Background

The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is a state corporation charged with the responsibility of maintaining, improving, regulating and managing the Port of Mombasa, amongst other
ports along Kenya’s coastline.

KPA owns diverse parcels of land, both freehold and leasehold for various purposes such
as; expansion of port related activities, construction of housing estates, provision of
learning institutions and development of Inland Container Depots.

Part of the land owned by KPA is vacant.

Objective of the assignment

KPA plans to engage a suitably qualified firm/consultant to DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE LAND POLICY whose main objective is to improve utility of its land
and adopt best land use practices.

The Authority intends to seek professional advice to develop a land use and management
policy which will ensure that its land and infrastructure are developed in a manner which
results in efficient port operations and maximizes the capacity of the port.

The policy will also identify additional resources to support future infrastructural investment programmes.

Scope of work

The scope of work will include:

• Preparation of a comprehensive summary of existing leases on a standardized basis;
• Analysis of any restrictions on KPA’s freedom of action resulting from the existence of the leases, in the context of the revised Port Master Plan;
• Identification of existing leases requiring termination of re-negotiation;
• Review of KPA’s existing procedures for assigning leases;
• Summary of best international practices for the leasing of land and licensing of private sector activities within ports;
• Development of a Land Policy that should provide the way forward as regards future port developments; and,
• Recommendations on future KPA procedures for dealing with land leases, disposal and acquisition.

Eligibility

Qualifications necessary to be short-listed for the next stage of Request for Proposal
(REP) are as follows:.

• Profile of the consultant to include company background, organization structure and registration with licensing and tax authorities;
• A joint venture agreement clearly identifying the lead partner, where consultants have come together in a joint venture;
• Firm’s registration with reputable professional bodies;
• Demonstration of having conducted at least three assignments of similar nature as a lead consultant, individually or as part of a consortium, within the last three years. This must include a list of clients and brief description of similar projects carried out successfully, complete with references; and,
• Evidence of technical capability to undertake the assignment. This should include but not be limited to appropriate tools, materials and process to deliver the project.

NOTE: Where consultants have come together in consortia, all parties should meet the
eligibility requirements.

Completed expression of interest documents in plain sealed envelopes must be received
by the Authority at the address below not later than Wednesday 17th March 2010, AT
0900 HOURS. marked as follows: KPA1036120091CS-EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A LAND POLICY FOR KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY

Addressed To:

The Secretary
Corporation Tender Committee
Kenya Ports Authority
P.O. Box 95246-801 04
Mombasa, Kenya

Alternatively, the completed expression of interest documents may be deposited at the
Tender Box 7 located at the BUS TERMINUS, Port main Gate No.10, Kilindini, Mombasa by Wednesday 17th March 2010, at 0900 HOURS.

Only short-listed candidates will be invited to submit proposals.

Yobesh Oyaro
Procurement and Supplies Manager
For: Managing Director