Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Republic of Kenya - The Judiciary: Medical Insurance Scheme for Judiciary Staff

The Judiciary invites tenders from interested reputable and eligible Medical Insurance Companies and Medical Service Providers for placement of Medical Insurance Cover of 24 months commencing 1st September, 2010 to 31st August, 2012.

This tender should be quoted as:-
Tender No. JUD/12/2009 - 11
Medical Insurance Scheme for Judiciary Staff

Conditions to Be Met by Medical Insurance Companies/Medical Insurance Providers (Only Underwriters are Invited to Participate)

1. Must be a member of Association of Kenya Insurance (AKI) or Insurance Regulatory Authority and a copy of the certificate must be submitted.

2. Must be registered with Commissioner of Insurance for the current year – copy to be attached.

3. Must have paid up capital of at least Kshs.500 Million for Insurance companies and for medical insurance providers paid up capital of 100M.

4. Must give a list of 5 clients of equivalent business and the total client premium for the previous year (2009) proof must be attached copies relevant.

5. Must submit a copy of the audited account for the previous three (3) years 2007, 2008 and 2009.

6. Must submit copies of the following documents.:-

i. Pin Certificate
ii. Tax Compliance Certificate
iii. VAT certificate
iv. Certificate of Registration/Incorporation

7. Must submit evidence of finalized specific medical reinsurance arrangement programme.

8. Must attach a detailed company profile including CV’s for all the Senior company Management staff showing qualification and years of experience. Copies of academic and other certificates Must be attached.

9. The Tenderer must attach a proof of prompt claim settlement ability to medical providers.

10. Must be registered with the Insurance Regulatory Authority for the current year 2010 and a copy of the certificate must be submitted.

11. Tender security of 2% of the quoted premium must be provided from a reputable Bank in the form of;-

(a) Bankers cheque
(b) Letters of credit
(c) Bank Guarantee
(d) Cash

12. The Tenderer must have been in medical health care Insurance business for not less than three years.

13. The Tenderer Must be handling business in excess of 500 Million for Insurance Companies and Kshs.250 Million for Medical Insurance Providers.

14. Tenderer must have evidence of an installed IT system that provides Accurate and up to date information on the administration of the scheme. Physical verification and testing may be done to confirm.

15. Tenderer Must provide evidence of its medical service providers branch network countrywide.

16. Tenderer must provide a list of its service providers for medical business and that selection of the service provider shall be in consultation with the Judiciary.

17. The Tenderer must commit to provide a specific contact person who will be handling Judiciary claims promptly and urgently as they arise.

Tender documents are obtainable from the PROCUREMENT SECTION, SECOND FLOOR ROOM 97E, HIGH COURT NAIROBI upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kshs.5,000/-. Candidates are requested to make payment in cash or Bankers’ cheque to the Cashier on 2nd Floor and then proceed to obtain the documents from the Supplies Section on production of the original receipt.

Completed tender documents in plain sealed envelopes are to be addressed and sent to:-

The Registrar
High Court of Kenya
P.O. Box 30041
Nairobi.

Or be placed in the TENDER BOX at the Main Gate to the High Court Building Gate No. 1 on or before 12thJuly, 2010 at 10 a.m.

L. A. Achode (Mrs)
Registrar

Kenya Forest Service Provision of Corporate Insurance Covers: Medical, Group Life and Personal Accident

Invitation to Tender

Ref. No. KFS/06/2009-2010

For Provision of Corporate Insurance Covers: Medical, Group Life and Personal Accident

Kenya Forest Service (KFS) is a State Corporation established by the Forest Act 2005, to provide for the establishment, development and sustainable management, including conservation and rational utilisation of forest resources for the socio-economic development of the country.

The Kenya Forest Service now invites sealed tenders from eligible bidders for Provision of Corporate Insurance Covers: Medical; Group Life and Personal Accident.

Interested tenderers must submit proof that they meet the following criteria:-
  • Be an established insurance firm.
  • Must have been in business for not less than five years.
  • Must be handling business in excess of Kshs 100 million per year.
  • Must have a paid up capital of Kshs 300 million as required by IRA.
  • Must attach audited accounts for the last three (3) years (2007-2009).
  • Must be registered with the IRA and AKI.
  • Must attach a list of five largest Corporate Insurance Cover accounts they currently operate.
  • Tenderers should take note that only those with physical address, valid trade license/business, tax compliance and registered with VAT will be considered.
  • Prices quoted must remain valid for 90 (ninety) days from the closing date of this tender notice.
  • The tenderer shall furnish, as part of its tender, a tender security of Ksh 60,000.00 in cash or a bank guarantee from a reputable bank with a validity period of 90 days.
Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information and inspect the tender documents from the Head of Supply Chain Management Office, Kenya Forest Service Headquarters, Karura- Off Kiambu Road, during the office working hours; Monday through Friday, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Ksh.3,000 per set of documents in cash or in Bankers cheque payable to the Director, Kenya Forest Service.

Completed bid documents must be received by the Service at the address below not later than 06.07.2010 in plain sealed envelopes marked as follows; ‘’KFS/06/2009-2010 – Provision of Corporate Insurance Covers: Medical; Group Life and Personal Accident’’: Do not open before 12.00noon 06.07.2010’’ should be addressed to:

Director
Kenya Forest Service
P.O. Box 30513 – 00100
Nairobi
Tel. 020 2014663/020 2020285

The tender documents should be placed in the tender box situated on Ground floor reception area of KFS, Headquarters Karura off Kiambu Road so as to be received on/or before 06.07.2010 at 12.00 noon.

Tenders submitted later than the indicated closing date and time shall automatically be disqualified.

Tender Opening will take place immediately on the same date in the same building in the Main Boardroom.

Tenderers or their representatives who wish to attend are invited to witness the opening.
Kenya Forest Service reserves the right to accept or reject any or all the tenders either in whole or in part and is not bound to give reasons thereof.

D. K. Mbugua
Director, KFS