Energy Efficiency Audits in Kenyan Government Buildings and Institutions

Expression of Interest for Energy Efficiency Audits in Government Buildings and Institutions

The Ministry of Energy is encouraging the use of renewable energy and also energy efficiency and conservation. It has been realized that there are immense benefits to be realized, by promoting efficient utilization of energy. Since 2006, the Ministry of Energy has been supporting the Kenya Association of Manufactures (KAM) with funds to undertake energy efficiency audits, mainly targeting the industrial sector.

It has been established that there exists potential to save upto 30 % energy consumption, translating to huge savings, which go a long way in lowering the energy costs. Other benefits include reduction in peak power demand. A rapid pilot study done by the Ministry of Energy has indicated potential in energy saving in government buildings.

The ministry now wishes to facilitate energy efficiency audits in selected government buildings and institutions, a sector which has not been fully covered under the programme with KAM. The main objective of conducting the audit is to assist selected buildings and institutions identify energy saving and energy efficiency measures resulting in demonstratable economic and environmental benefits.

These will be documented and disseminated to public institutions

The study will be conducted within a period of not more than Six (6) months.

Brief Outline of the Terms of Reference

The study will be conducted according to the following TOR:

Identify and Document energy saving opportunities, potential cost savings and advise institutions on modern technologies in energy efficiency;
Document Environmental benefits in terms of green house gas emissions reduction
Prepare a detailed technical report on the results of the energy efficiency audit of each site, which should include inter alia recommended measures, schedule of works with technical specifications of equipments, estimated costs, and financial and economic analysis of the investments.
Eligible firms are requested to express their interest in providing the above mentioned services.

Interested firms must submit the following information:

Copies of Certificate of Incorporation or Registration
Copies of PIN, VAT registration, Tax Compliance Certificate
Experience of the firm to undertake works of similar nature.
Capability of key personnel-their qualifications and competence in undertaking the audits
A brief outline of the technical approach and methodology for carrying out the audit.
Eligible firms are allowed to submit their bids clearly marked “Expression of Interest for Energy Efficiency Audits in
Government Buildings and Institutions” to:

The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Energy
Nyayo House
P. O. Box 30582-00100
Nairobi

www.energy.go.ke

to be deposited in the Tender Box situated on 24th floor, Nyayo House Building so as to be received not later than 21st
December, 2010 at 10.00 a.m. The responses will be opened immediately thereafter at the Conference Room, 23rd Floor, in the presence of bidders representatives who choose to attend.

M.M. Kaburu (Mrs),
Principal Supply Chain Management Officer,
For: Permanent Secretary