Ministry of Transport Provision of Logistical Support for Air Accident Investigation Department

Republic of Kenya - Ministry of Transport

Expression of Interest

Provision of Logistical Support for Air Accident Investigation Department

1. Background

The Ministry of Transport is in charge of aircraft accident investigations. Aircraft accidents may occur at any time and in any location. In order to fulfill the investigation function effectively, the Department of Air Accident Investigation in the Ministry of Transport requires to respond to notifications of aircraft accidents expeditiously. Towards this end, the Department wishes to identify an individual or a firm to provide logistical support for accident investigations.

2. Required Services

The Ministry intends to appoint a contractor who will provide logistical support for accident investigation on an emergency basis after occurrence of an accident for a period of two years.

The services may be requested as and when required in any part of the country. The contractor will not be expected to have all the required equipment for the services but will be expected to source on short notice when called upon to do so.

The Ministry of Transport therefore seeks expression of interest from eligible individuals or firms to provide logistical support in the following areas:-

• Surface, Air and Sea transport
• Wreckage and Parts Recovery
• Workshop disassembly, inspection, testing and analysis of components and equipment
• Lab testing to include toxicological tests and postmortems
• Procurement of specialized test materials and equipment
• Procurement of specialized software and literature for use in investigation
• Subscriptions and licenses for use of intellectual property

3. Eligibility

The eligible individuals or firms must:

• Be based in Kenya
• Be an aviation industry player, involved in provision of aviation services
• Have experience in provision of logistical support to the aviation industry
• Be available on 24 hour basis throughout the year
• Deliver services on short notice
• Have access to resources for provision of services

4. Required bidder information

Interested bidders must provide the following information:

• Profile of individual or firm
• For individual applicants, CV of the bidder
• For bidding firms, CVs of key employees
• A list of organizations where similar services have been rendered in the past
• Proof of access to resources
• Registration status for bidding firms
• Compliance with income tax requirements

Firms or individual applicants will be considered for shortlisting.

A provider will be selected in accordance with existing Kenya Government Public Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations.

Interested bidders may obtain further information by sending an e-mail to aai@transport.go.ke or visit the Ministry of Transport website http://www.transport.go.ke

The application shall be written in the English Language.

Submissions in plain sealed envelopes and marked “Expression of Interest: Provision of Logistical Support for the Accident Investigation Department” should be addressed to

Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Transport
P.O. Box 52692 – 00100
Nairobi

and placed in the tender box located at the main entrance to Transcom House, Ngong Road, marked “MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT TENDER BOX” so as to be received NOT later than 7th June 2010 at 1100 hours East African Time.

Applicants or their appointed representatives are allowed to witness the opening that will take place immediately after submission date and time at the Accounts Boardroom located at Transcom House Annex.

Principal Procurement Officer
For: Permanent Secretary

Local Authorities Provident Fund (Lapfund) Marketing and Management of Apartments

Expression of Interest (EOI)

Marketing and Management of Apartments

Local Authorities Provident Fund (Lapfund) is a body Corporate established by an Act of Parliament Cap 272 to manage retirement benefits for employees of Local Authorities and associated companies in Kenya.

In pursuance of our mandate, Lapfund is in the process of finalizing construction of high end serviced apartments located along Mucai Drive, close to MIMOSA COURT, off Ngong Road, Nairobi.

Lapfund seeks to pre-qualify prospective bidder with suitably proven experience and capacity to market and manage serviced apartments to express interest so as to be short listed to bid for the Marketing and Management of Serviced Apartments.

The following are minimum requirements:-

1. Must be experienced serviced apartment managers
2. Must demonstrate ability to market and ensure full occupancy
3. Must have previously undertaken similar projects especially in hospitality industry
4. Must provide proof of financial and personnel capabilities
5. Must provide the Company profile inclusive of past and present ventures of similar nature undertaken by the firm in the hospitality industry

The Expression of Interest, comprising the personal details, registered office, and all other information required should be submitted in Hard Copy documents comprising an original and five copies clearly marked “EOI FOR MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT OF SERVICED APARTMENTS”

To meet eligibility all interested applicants are required to submit their proposal to Local Authorities Provident Fund Offices, Gateway Business Park, 9th floor, along Mombasa road and attach the following documents:

1. Registration of Business name certificate and/or Certificate of incorporation
2. Copies of relevant registrations with relevant bodies
3. Tax Compliance Certificate/ single business permit with the relevant local authority
4. Audited Financial Statements for the last three years
5. Provide a detailed approach to marketing process and its implication on occupancy
6. Provide details of the current Apartments/Hotel under management. Brochures and other supporting materials describing the venture to be attached
7. The Firm’s capability statement and profiles of proposed key personnel
8. Proof of similar works previously undertaken
9. Letter of recommendation from the firm bankers

The interested bidders may request for clarification on the Expression of Interest up to five days before the EOI submission date. There will be a site visit on Wednesday 2nd June 2010 at 2.30 pm at the project site located along Mucai Drive, off Ngong Road, Nairobi.

Interested bidders are all invited to attend. Any request for clarification must be sent in writing either by post office mail, facsimile or electronic mail to the address below. Further interested bidders are encouraged to collaborate.

Expression of Interest documents should be submitted to the

The Chief Executive Officer,
Local Authorities Provident Fund
Gateway Office Park, 9th Floor, Mombasa Road
P. O. Box 79592 - 00200,
Tel: 020 3589105/6 or 0714606998/9 or 0737121879
Email: info@lapfund.or.ke
Nairobi.

and deposited in the tender box located in our reception area (Gateway Business Park, 9th floor, along Mombasa road) on or before 11th June 2010 at 12.00 noon. The EOI submissions will be opened in the presence of representatives who may choose to witness on 11th June 2010 at 12:30pm.

The Fund reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal in whole or in part and is not bound to give reasons for the decision thereof

Roba Duba
Chief Executive Officer

Local Authorities Provident Fund (Lapfund) Supply and Installation of Furniture, Electronics and Solar Heating System

Expression of Interest (EOI)

Supply and Installation of Furniture, Electronics and Solar Heating System

Local Authorities Provident Fund (Lapfund) is a body Corporate established by an Act of Parliament Cap 272 to manage retirement benefits for employees of Local Authorities and associated companies in Kenya. In pursuance of our mandate, Lapfund is in the process of finalizing construction of high end serviced apartments located along Mucai Drive, close to MIMOSA COURT, off Ngong Road, Nairobi.

Lapfund invites prospective bidder with suitably proven experience and capacity to design, supply and install furniture, electronics, other fittings and install solar heating system to express interest so as to be pre – qualified to bid for the designing, supplying and installing of furniture, electronics, other fittings and installation of solar heating system.

The following are minimum requirements:-

1. Must be suppliers, dealers or manufactures of furniture and solar systems with ability to design, supply and install furniture, electronics, other fittings and solar heating system
2. Must have previously undertaken similar projects especially in hospitality industry
3. Must provide proof of financial and personnel capabilities
4. Must provide the Company profile inclusive of past and present ventures of similar nature undertaken by the firm
   

The Expression of Interest, comprising the personal details, registered office, and all other information required should be submitted in Hard Copy documents comprising an original and five copies clearly marked “EOI FOR DESIGNING, SUPPLYING AND INSTALLING OF FURNITURE AND FITTINGS AND INSTALLATION OF SOLAR HEATING SYSTEM”

To meet eligibility all interested applicants are required to submit their proposal to Local Authorities Provident Fund Offices, Gateway Business Park, 9th floor, along Mombasa road and attach the following documents:

1. Registration of Business name certificate and/or Certificate of incorporation
2. Copies of relevant registrations with relevant bodies
3. Tax Compliance Certificate/ single business permit with the relevant local authority
4. Audited Financial Statements for the last three years
5. Provide brochures and other supporting materials describing furniture and equipment with its dimension and technical specifications to be supplied and or manufactured by the firm
6. The Firm’s capability statement and profiles of proposed key personnel
7. Proof of similar works previously undertaken
8. Letter of recommendation from the firm bankers

The interested bidders may request for clarification on the Expression of Interest up to five days before the EOI submission date. There will be a site visit on Wednesday 2nd June 2010 at 2.30 pm at the project site located along Mucai Drive, off Ngong Road, Nairobi. Interested bidders are all invited to attend. Any request for clarification must be sent in writing either by post office mail, facsimile or electronic mail to the address below. Expression of Interest documents should be submitted to:

The Chief Executive Officer,
Local Authorities Provident Fund
Gateway Office Park, 9th Floor, Mombasa Road
P. O. Box 79592 - 00200,
Tel: 020 3589105/6 or 0714606998/9 or 0737121879
Nairobi.

Email: info@lapfund.or.ke

and deposited in the tender box located in our reception area (Gateway Business Park, 9th floor, along Mombasa road)on or before 11th June 2010 at 12.00 noon. The EOI submissions will be opened in the presence of representatives who may choose to witness on 11th June 2010 at 12:30pm.

The Fund reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal in whole or in part and is not bound to give reasons for the decision thereof

Roba Duba
Chief Executive Officer