Construction of Yatta Canal Rehabilitation Project

Construction of Yatta Canal Rehabilitation Project

2. Tanathi Water Services Board (TAWSB) now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for execution of the works Construction of Yatta Canal Rehabilitation Project. 

The works consists of but not limited to:

Yatta Dam, Canal and Water Supply and Sanitation Project – Lot 1; Canal Km 0+000 to 32+000

Bush Clearing

De-silting of the canal, canal re-alignment and shaping

De-silting and shaping of the cut-off drain

Improve and establish the required suitable side and longitudinal slopes in the existing earth canal for about 32 km

Lining with concrete material of about 32 km of the canal to increase the flow from 1.13 m3/s to 2.9 m3/s

Earth and concrete works along the canal

Demolition and construction of a few suitable livestock water points

Installation of suitable off-takes along the canal for both irrigation and water supply 

Yatta Dam, Canal and Water Supply and Sanitation Project – Lot 2;   Canal Km 32+000 to 58+580

Bush Clearing

De-silting of the canal, canal re-alignment and shaping

De-silting and shaping of the cut-off drain

Improve and establish the required suitable side and longitudinal slopes in the existing earth canal for about 27 km

Lining with concrete material of about 20 km of the canal to increase the flow from 1.13 m3/s to 2.3m3/s

Earth and concrete works along the canal

Demolition and construction of few suitable livestock water points

Installation of suitable off-takes along the canal for both irrigation and water supply 

Qualifications requirements include:

3. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information and inspect the bidding documents at Tanathi Water Services Board KIDPP Building Kalawa Road, Private Bag Kitui -KENYA. Tel. No. +254 44 4422416, Fax No. +254 44 4422108 

4. A complete set of the bidding documents (and additional copies) may be purchased by interested bidders on the submission of a written application to the above and upon payment of non-refundable fees of Kenya Shillings One thousand (KES 1,000.00). Payment shall be in Cash or Banker’s Cheque payable to the Chief Executive Officer, at the Cash Office in TAWSB Offices Kitui. 

5. The Instructions to bidders and general conditions of contract contained in the bidding documents comply with the African Development Bank’s Standard Bidding Documents for the Procurement of works. 

6. Bids must be delivered and placed in the tender box at Procurement office of Tanathi Water Services Board KIDPP Building Kalawa Road, Private Bag Kitui- KENYA on or before

17 March, 2014 at 1200 hours East Africa Time. Bids must be valid for a period of 120 days after Bid Opening and must be accompanied by a bid security of 2,000,000/- in Kenya shillings or its equivalent in freely convertible currency.

 7. Bids will be opened in the presence of bidders or representatives who choose to attend on 17th March 2014 at 1215hrs East Africa Time in the TAWSB Conference Room, Kitui - Kenya. 

Rehabilitation of Kariobangi Wastewater Treatment Plant

2.         The Government of Kenya on behalf of Athi Water Services Board has received loan financing from the African Development Bank (ADF) in various currencies towards the cost of Nairobi Rivers Basin Rehabilitation and Restoration Program: Sewerage Improvement Project.  It is intended that part of the proceeds of this loan financing will be applied to eligible payments under the contract for Rehabilitation of Kariobangi Waste Water Treatment Plant.

3.         The Project involves construction of Trunk and Reticulation sewers within the Ngong and Nairobi Rivers basins to be supervised by a Consultant. The Rehabilitation of the Kariobangi Waste Water Treatment Plant is expected to take 12 months with a Defect Liability Period of one year from operational acceptance of the facility.

4.         The Athi Water Services Board now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the Rehabilitation of Kariobangi Wastewater Treatment Plant (hereinafter called “the Works”). International Competitive Bidding will be conducted in accordance with the Bank's Rules and Procedures for Procurement of Works.

5.         Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from and inspect the bidding documents at the office of

Chief Executive Officer

6.         A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by interested bidders upon the submission of a written application to the said Executing Agency, and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kenya shillings Five Thousands only (Kshs 1,000.00).

7.         The provisions in the Instructions to Bidders and in the General Conditions are those of the Bank’s Standard Bidding Document for Procurement of Works.

8.         Bids must be delivered to the above office on or before 12.00 hrs on 14th March 2014, 2014 and must be accompanied by a security of Kenya Shillings Sixteen Million only (KShs 16, 000,000.00) in the form of Bank Guarantee. 

9.         Bids shall remain valid for 120 days after the deadline for bid submission prescribed above. 

10.       Bids will be opened in the presence of bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at 12.05hrs on 14th March 2014, 2014 at the offices of

Chief Executive Officer
Athi Water Services Board
Africa Re-Centre 3rd Floor, Hospital Road Nairobi
P.O. Box 45283-00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
Tel:  254 020 2724292/3
Fax:  254 020 2724295
Email: info@awsboard.go.ke