Request for Proposals to Conduct a Baseline Study of the AGRA Program for Africa’s Seed Systems (PASS) in South Sudan

Development of a KNLS Documentary Request for Expression of Interest

Request for Expression of Interest
Development of a KNLS Documentary
Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) Board was established by an Act of Parliament Cap 225 of the Laws of Kenya (1965). The Act gives the Board responsibility to manage both the National Library of Kenya and the Public Library Service. To date, a network of 60 branch libraries have been established, with others coming up in different parts of the country.

Development of a TV quality documentary that will detail the history of KNLS, major successes, milestones and achievement so far and the projected direction. The video documentary must be able to bring out the following objectives;
i) Effective Communication of the Documentary theme
ii) Telling the story of KNLS and the historical perspective
iv) Showing the link between KNLS and vision 2030
v) Partnership and outcomes of various projects
vi) KNLS contribution towards Kenya at 50
vii) Awareness raising on the overall idea of fundraising and advocacy of the library for effective and sustainable national development of libraries
viii) Highlight the contribution of libraries to national development
ix) Build public awareness about libraries and their importance to the economy
Interested firms should provide information and documents indicating that they are qualified to provide the required services. The information should include:
i) The legal status of the firm (enclose copy of Certificate of Incorporation/registration)
ii) Copies of valid VAT, PIN and Tax Compliance Certificates
iii) Provide details (names, qualification and relevant experience) of key staff members in the organization who shall be involved in the assignment.
iv) A brief profile of the firm, indicating relevant experience with details of similar assignments undertaken to demonstrate ability and capacity to carry out the assignment.
v) Provide references from at least three (3) reputable organizations where you have provided similar services).
vi) The firm should have at least three years’ experience in producing video documentaries
Expressions of Interest and accompanying documents should be submitted in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked “Expression of Interest: Development of a KNLS Documentary “ and addressed to:
Director
Kenya National Library Service (Headquarters)
Mumias Road/Ol Donyo Sabuk Road Junction, Buruburu
P.O. Box 30573-00100
Nairobi
The Expression of Interest must be deposited in the Tender Box located at the Supply Chain Department at our Head Office on or before 14th January, 2014 at 11.00 a.m.
Late bids will not be accepted.
Request of Proposals (RFP) will be issued to the short-listed firms thereafter.

Request for Expressions of Interests from Kenyan Organizations

Request for Expressions of Interests from Kenyan Organizations

Engility-IRG has 35 years of experience in assisting governments; communities and the private sector manage their energy and environmental resources and delivering innovative, breakthrough solutions in key development sectors including agriculture and food security, natural resource management, poverty reduction, environment and global climate change, energy, democracy and governance, resiliency and disaster assistance, and integrated learning form development. 

Engility-IRG is soliciting expressions of interest from Kenyan organizations (and those registered in Kenya), both private and non-profit, for potential partnerships on anticipated upcoming donor funded programs in these areas. These programs will probably be several years in duration and be in the range of 5 to 25 million dollars.
We are soliciting expressions of interest in the following Technical Areas:Grants managementMonitoring and evaluationRural development/Community developmentNatural resource managementLand tenure and resource rightsLow Emission Development/Community based Adaptation/energy efficiencyCapacity building, learning, knowledge management and ICTsResilience, transition and stabilityAgriculture and natural resource value chain development and improvementRural development policy analysis and developmentRisk managementClimate smart agriculture and rural developmentEngility-IRG invites interested organizations to submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) proposals for providing the above services.
Expressions of Interest MUST include brief responses to the following:Name and address of organization:Name and contacts of lead official:Domain, level and location of activity (please reference the above list) and description of services:Type of registration and year:Staffing plan including total number of full time staff/number of technical staff:CVs of 5 key personnel (the CVs do not count against the 4 page limit):Organizational chart:Web site if applicable:Annual total business volume in Kenya Shillings:Types and size of contracts/projects/assignments undertaken in the past 5 years (listed by activity) including any work for USAID:Contract performance reports, if any:Description of organization’s financial management and procurement systems:Description of organization’s approach to gender, social inclusion and monitoring and evaluation:Audited overhead rates:This request for Expressions of Interest does not guarantee the Engility will partner with any organization. Further information will be requested of organizations that may be preselected.
Important: Expressions of interest should not exceed 4 pages and should be sent to kenyapartners@engilitycorp.com. The name of the technical area(s) should be included in the subject line of the email.
Engility-IRG looks forward to hearing from you!

KHRC Request for Proposal for the Provision of Media Monitoring Services

Request for Proposal for the Provision of Media Monitoring Services

The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) was founded in 1992 and registered in Kenya in 1994 as a national level Non-Governmental Organization (NGO). 

Throughout its existence, the core agenda of the Commission has been campaigning for the entrenchment of a human rights and democratic culture in Kenya through monitoring, documenting and publicizing rights violations.This document is a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) for the provision of Media Monitoring Company Services detailed below in the section of this RFP entitled “Requirements”.
All the information contained in this RFP and in the Provider’s response will be handled with confidentiality by both the Media Monitoring Company and KHRC.The offer should remain valid through to 13th December, 2013.In issuing this RFP, there is no obligation for KHRC to select and procure all or some of the services offered.Any statement and cost-proposal made by the Media Monitoring Company will form the basis of any contract that may be entered between KHRC and the vendor.KHRC shall not be liable for or required to pay any costs, expenses or losses that may be incurred by the Media Monitoring Company in the preparation of their Proposal response.All required information will be submitted on the documents specified in this RFP.KHRC does not bind itself to accept the lowest bid of any Proposal and reserves the right to accept a portion of any Proposal.The Media Monitoring Company is to submit a fully qualifying bid.KHRC reserves the right to conduct unannounced site visits.KHRC may contact the clients listed in this proposal.Deadline for Submission of Proposals
All proposal submissions should be received at the Kenya Human Rights Commission Offices by 4.00pm on 13th December, 2013. to be deemed “received on time”.
Submissions should be handed over in a sealed and unmarked envelope to:
Finance & Administration Manager
Kenya Human Rights Commission
Opposite Valley Arcade Shopping Centre
Gitanga Road, Box 41079 - Nairobi 00100
 The proposal must be submitted in one copy, bound, typed and completely printed. A soft copy should be attached on CD-ROM.
The detailed format of the proposal is provided below following the “Requirements” section. The proposal is made up of four different sections:Vendor ProfileFinancial ProposalTechnical ProposalCertificate of DisclosureKHRC is seeking to enter into a contract with a Media Monitoring Company, although the length of the contract may be reviewed depending on the particulars of the winning bid.
 As described in more detail below:Tracking of all human rights violations relating to KHRC’s three thematic areas namely: Civil and Political Rights; Equality and Non-Discrimination; and Economic and Social Rights are reported in the media. The media refers to all print, broadcast and online media.Content analysis of the activities of the media that amount to human rights violations.Possibly capture the emerging human rights issues at regional and global levels.Delivery of media monitoring reports on daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly basis as they occur for immediate action or response.Data analysis and compiled reports to feed into the KHRC violations database and periodical reports.The Media Monitoring Company and KHRC will meet on a regular basis to discuss any issue arising in the course of the contract.
The Media Monitoring Company accepts that KHRC may require external evaluations of the vendors ’services and prices and will extend it fullest cooperation during such evaluations.

Request for Proposal for Selection of Firms for Uwezo Fund Capacity Building Programme Service Providers

Republic of Kenya

The Presidency

Ministry of Devolution and Planning

Request for Proposal

Request for Proposal for Selection of Firms for Uwezo Fund Capacity Building Programme Service Providers
The Ministry of Devolution and Planning, in fulfillment of part of its mandate as the Ministry responsible for women and youth affairs under the Presidency, has put in place an Uwezo Fund Capacity Building Programme that seeks to promote informed and effective participation of target beneficiaries of the UWEZO Fund by providing them with a broad range of business development services and mentorship opportunities.
The specific objectives of the UWEZO Fund capacity building program will include;

i. To facilitate potential UWEZO Fund beneficiaries with business development service.
ii. To facilitate the youth and women to form businesses that will consolidate the individual enterprises into groups that can qualify to apply for UWEZO Fund and public procurement requirements.
iii. To improve youth and women entrepreneurs capacity to do business through training
iv. To facilitate full utilization of the 30% procurement preference provision for youth and women in all government tenders and contracts.
v. To link youth and women owned enterprises with corporate business for collaboration and support.
Key Focus Areas for UWEZO Fund Capacity Building Program;
i. Focus Area 1: Dissemination of General Information on UWEZO Fund.
ii. Focus Area 2: Provide Business Development Services and Mentoring to Youth and Women groups.
iii. Focus Area 3: Table Banking Concept.
iv. Focus Area 4: Promote Access to Public Procurement Opportunities in a Devolved Context.
The Ministry of Devolution and Planning now invites request for proposals from qualified organizations for the selection of firms for Uwezo Fund Capacity Building Programmes service providers.
Expected Profile of UWEZO Fund Capacity Building Service Providers;
i. Should have capacity to translate the training programmes into local languages in the areas they expect to work.
ii. Should have capacity and (previous) experience to develop and assist in the carrying out of entrepreneurship campaigns.
iii. Demonstrate experience in carrying out trainings for Youth and Women Programmes on business planning and business modeling.
iv. Experience in developing commercial youth and women entrepreneurship programmes or projects in Kenya and/or Africa.
v. Participation in youth and women employment initiatives and research within Kenya and East Africa
vi. Global entrepreneurship development networks that will incorporate a world-class/best practice perspective in the programme.
vii. Must have practical related existing linkages with business, government academia and other stakeholders
viii. Operational in Kenya with an active field presence for at least 3 years.
ix. Acceptance of a direct performance contract where payments will be abased on proven outputs rather than time-based and activity payments.
x. Capacity and willingness to meet the reporting, monitoring and evaluation requirements.
Scope of operation
 The Uwezo Fund Capacity Building Program will be implemented across the 47 counties. Interested UWEZO Fund capacity building service providers should indicate the specific focus area they would like to participate in and their regional operational capacity (National / County).
 The implementation of the initial UWEZO Fund capacity building programme is 12 months.
Firms are required to submit (copies) of the following administrative documentsCertificate of registration /incorporationRelevant professional registration and licencesUpdated tax compliance certificateEvidence of physical address and premisesAudited financial reports for the last 3 years.The bidding is open to both local and international consultants and the consultant will be selected in accordance with the regulations. Local firms owned by youth, women and people with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply pursuant to article 31 (1) of legal notice No. 114 of 2013.
The Ministry of Devolution and Planning now invites interested firms to submit their proposals to providing these services. Interested firms must provide information to demonstrate their capacity to perform the services detailed in the request for proposal document, includingDescription of relevant assignment undertaken over the past five yearsCurriculum Vitae of Key expect staff that will be mobilized be carry out the assignmentIn case of consortia/joint venture, the association agreement and information on the partnersThe request for proposal document can be obtained from the supply chain management office at the Treasury Building, 7th floor room 713, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi during working hours (8.00 a.m - 5.00 P.M) upon payment of non-refundable fee of Ksh. 1,000 to the cash Office on Ground Floor, Treasury Building either in Cash or Bankers Cheque to: The Principal Secretary/Accounting Officer, Ministry of Devolution and Planning.
Proposals shall be deposited in the Ministry’s tender box on 9th Floor of Treasury Building or be addressed to:
The Principal Secretary/Accounting Officer
Ministry of Devolution and Planning
The Treasury Building
P.O Box 30005 – 00100
Nairobi
So as to be received not later than 6th September, 2013 at 10.00 a.m.
Proposals shall be clearly marked:Tender No. MDP 8/2013-2014 for selection of firms for Uwezo fund Capacity Building Programme Service Providers.
Tenders will be opened in the presence of bidders who wish to attend the opening of proposals on the same day 6th September 2013 starting at 10.00 a.m at the conference room, 10th floor, Treasury Building.
For any additional information, please contact
The Principal Secretary/Accounting Officer
Ministry of Devolution and Planning
P.O Box 30005 – 00100
Nairobi
Late bids will be rejected and returned.
Head of Supply Chain Management
For: Principal Secretary/Accounting Officer

Development of the Tourism Fund Strategic Plan 2013-2018 Request for Expression of Interest

Request for Expression of Interest (EOI)
EOI No: TF/01/2013-2014

Development of the Tourism Fund Strategic Plan 2013-2018

Tourism Fund (Formerly Catering and Tourism Development Levy Trustees) is a body corporate established under the New Tourism Act, 2011.

Tourism Fund invites competent and qualified Consultants to indicate their interest in providing consultancy services for developing a Strategic Plan that will guide in the implementation of its mandate and programmes with broad strategies and activities for achieving the desired outputs and outcomes of the Fund.
Interested Consultants should submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) by providing information indicating that they are qualified to perform the required services.
The EOI must be accompanied by the following mandatory requirements:-
i) Consultant’s profile (History, experience as a firm in the relevant field, etc).
ii) Certified copy of Certificate of Registration or Incorporation.
iii) Copies of PIN and VAT Registrations and Valid Tax Compliance Certificate. iv) List of names and CV’s of Key Personnel and evidence of their professional qualifications.
v) Similar previous experience of services carried out at least for the last 5 (five) years for large Corporate organizations or Government institutions. References from those organizations / institutions and names of contact persons must be provided.
vi) Must demonstrate capability to appropriately articulate the national laws and strategic objectives as outlined in the Constitution of Kenya, the Kenya Tourism Act, 2011, Kenya Vision 2030, among others.
vii) Must have relevant experience and qualifications in Strategic Planning and Management.
Shortlisted firms will be issued with a request for proposal (RFP) document with specific terms of reference.
Completed expression of Interest documents in plain sealed envelopes clearly marked on top with the name of this consultancy should be addressed to:-
Chief Executive Officer
Tourism Fund
P. O. Box 46987, GPO
Nairobi (00100)
And must be deposited in the Tender Box at the 5th floor, NHIF Building, Parking Tower, and Nairobi so as to be received on or before 30th July, 2013 at 12.00 Noon.
Opening of the bids will take place immediately thereafter at the Board Room, 5th floor, NHIF Building,
Parking Tower, and Nairobi, in the presence of Consultants/Representatives who wish to attend.

Lake Victoria North Water Services Board Consultancy Services for Communication Strategy Implementation Request for Expression of Interest

Lake Victoria North Water Services Board
Request for Expression of Interest
(Consulting Services - Individual Consultant)
Name of Project: Water and Sanitation Services Improvement Project Additional Financing (WaSSIP AF)
 Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for Communication Strategy Implementation
The Government of Kenya has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the WaSSIP Additional Financing, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for payments under the contract for Consultancy Services for Communication Strategy Implementation.
The overall objective of the consulting services (“the Services”) is to facilitate and enhance integration of Communication activities more effectively in the activities and objectives of Lake Victoria North Water services Board so as to increase knowledge of the role and mandate of the Board and build support for approaches that the Board is using to fulfill its mission. The scope of services will include but not limited to the following:Review of the existing Communication StrategyStrengthen the capacity of WSB and WSPs in Communication and Customer CareInformation Dissemination and Flow between Partner Institutions and DonorsEnhancing Stakeholder RelationshipsEnhancing Media RelationshipsProducing and Disseminating Communication MaterialsMonitoring and Evaluation of the implementation of the communication strategyThe Services will be spread over a period of 2 years, with estimated input of 175 days per year.
The Lake Victoria North Water Services Board (LVNWSB) now invites eligible Individual consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services. The shortlisting criteria are:
1. The proposed consultant must have demonstrable experience undertaking similar consultancy works for at least three renowned clients. (Evidence of previous work undertaken or testimonials is required)
2. The consultant should have the following qualification:A Bachelors’ degree in Mass Communication, Journalism or a relevant Social Science. A Masters’ degree in any of the fields above will be an added advantage.Professional training in communication related disciplines including postgraduate diploma in Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies and Public Relations etc.A minimum of five years relevant work experienceThe attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants [under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants] by World Bank Borrowers, January 2011, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultancy Selection (ICS) method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0800 to 1700 Hours from Monday to Friday excluding lunch hour (1300 to 1400Hrs) and public holidays.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by 01st August 2013, before the close of business.
Chief Executive Officer
Lake Victoria North Water Services Board
Kefinco Building, off Kakamega/Kisumu Road
P. O Box 673 – 50100
Kakamega – Kenya
Tel. +056 – 30795/31552

World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) Review of Performance Management Process / System Request for Expression of Interest

Request for Expression of Interest
Review of Performance Management Process / System

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is an independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about the diverse roles that trees play in agricultural landscapes, and to use its research to advance policies and practices, and their implementation that benefit the poor and the environment. 

ICRAF is guided by the broad development challenges pursued by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). These include poverty alleviation that entails enhanced food security and health, improved productivity with lower environmental and social costs, and resilience in the face of climate change and other external shocks.
The Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, with eight regional and sub-regional offices located in China, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Peru and Cameroon. ICRAF conducts research in 28 other countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
We are seeking the services of a consultant with sound experience in review and setting up a performance management process. The consultant should have experience in conducting round table consultative forum with stake holders at various levels within an organization, ability to synthesize and report the round table proceedings for further analytical review.   
Requests for Expression of Interest

ICRAF invites eligible and qualified Consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. 

The Consultant must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform these services together with a detailed CV/Profile with specific description of previous similar assignments undertaken.

Qualifications of Consultants

Demonstrable experience in driving review of Performance Management process/systemExperience working with donor funded research institutions;Demonstrated writing and communication skills with experience in producing analytical reports, recommendations and rollout plans, Demonstrated ability to organize roundtables and consultative forums, A good understanding of the CGIAR would be an added advantage.Applications will be considered until 25 July, 2013. Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

Request for Design Competition for Kenya Tourism Board Exhibition Wear (Uniform)

Request for Design Competition for Kenya Tourism Board Exhibition Wear (Uniform)
Tender Number: KTB/EOI/001/2013-2014
Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is a state corporation mandated to market and promote Kenya as a preferred Tourism destination, locally, and internationally ,one of the ways through which KTB achieves its objectives is by participating in travel trade shows and exhibitions in the source markets.
These events provide a platform on which Kenya showcases her product offering and an opportunity for face-to-face interaction with both the travel trade and the end consumer/traveler.
 2. Destination Exhibition Wear objective
To enhance Kenya’s tourism brand identity and the image of Kenya as a country brand and communicate Kenya’s distinct destination brand during trade shows and exhibitions by wearing distinct exhibition wear. To this extend the Board and private sector commissioned the creation of a fresh new Exhibition Wear in line with our desire to ensure that Kenya is positioned as a preferred tourism destination.The proposed theme of the Exhibition Wear should enjoy a reasonable degree of longevity and at the same time remain relevant in an ever changing apparel industry. Accessories will be an additional value-adding aspect.
4. Entry for the Design Competition
Entry is opened to firms, individuals and group of individuals not exceeding 8 (eight)
For the best design of Exhibition Wear, there are cash prizes that shall be awarded as detailed in the design brief.
The detailed scope of the Exhibition Wear brief shall be as provided in the bid document.
A complete set of design brief may be obtained by interested candidates from the procurement office on 8th floor Free of Charge at Kenya Tourism Board Headquarters, Kenya Re Towers, Upper Hill, Off Ragati Road, during working hours, i.e. Monday to Friday between 8.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m.-5.00 p.m. W. e. f Thursday 27th June, 2013.
Design proposals are to be enclosed in a plain sealed envelopes clearly marked “REQUEST FOR DESIGNS FOR KENYA TOURISM BOARD EXHIBITION WEAR – KTB/EOI/001/2012-2013” and be deposited in the tender box provided at Kenya Tourism Board Offices, 7th floor, Kenya Re Towers, off Ragati Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi addressed to:
Managing Director
Kenya Tourism Board
P. O. Box 30630-00100
Nairobi
So as to be received on or before Thursday, 10th July 2013 at 12.00 Noon

Narok County Government Website Development Request for Expression of Interest

Office of the Governor

Expression of Interest for Website Development

Narok County Government is soliciting for expression of interest for development of county website from highly qualified firms.
 The design and development shall include the following elements and activities leading up to final implementation:Development of an online web base CMS database for the county.Incorporation of Banners, news blog, photo gallery, publication blog/chat, multimedia, Email new letter and link to most popular social media linksThe following design elements and capability will be essential for the county websiteOptimizing the site to the reputable search enginesWebsite pages to have consistency for easy navigation and visual appearanceEasy management of content by content contributors, editors, and assign separate permission levels of posting and approval of content.Easy management of emails, inquiries and enabled electronic correspondenceEmbed GIS features on the site to attract diverse investors and touristEmbed SMS broadcasting features to the site to ease mass communicationEmbed online payment via third payment partner and rates queries and bill payment through banks.Ability of the site to be viewed across different technology platforms including mobile technologyAbility of the site to include future development and dynamic technology and ongoing support from the designing firm.Any addenda included prior to scheduled closing date shall be made part of the content. Expression should be prepared simply and economically, providing a straight forward, concise description of the vendor’s capability to satisfy the requirements of this expression.
The vendor shall be responsible for costs incurred in the expression preparation and delivery.
 The expression shall be organized in the following manner:Executive summaryCompany backgroundExamples of completed projects relevant to this expressionList the technology to be used, firm team personnel and their CVs, any other sub service e.g where your servers are hostedList of recent client reference and their day contactsDetailed cost breakdown e.g customization, maintenance, installations, training, application, development costs, annual hosting subscription,Detailed description of payment requirements/optionsTerms and conditions proposedProject schedule with strict timelines and include user participation in every project milestone.Each expression must include three (2) hard copies and electronic file of the expression on either a thumb drive, DVD, or CD enclosed in plain sealed envelop clearly marked “expression of interest for website design and development“ and deposited on the tender box situated at Narok County Government Headquarters, next to the entrance, or posted and addressed to:
Interim County Secretary
Narok County Government
P.O Box 898
Narok.
So as to reach on or before 4th July 2013 at 11.00am. Expressions shall be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of firms or their representatives who wish to attend.
The Government reserves the right to accept or reject any expression in whole or in part and does not bind itself to give reasons for its decision.
Questions relating to this expression maybe addressed to;
Email: narokcountygovernment@gmail.com

International Finance Corporation Provision of Administrative Support Services Request for Expressions of Interest

Request for Expressions of Interest
 Provision of Administrative Support Services
The International Finance Corporation, a member of The World Bank Group requests Expressions of Interest (REI 13-0893) to pre-qualify firms to provide Administrative Support Services for its Nairobi, Kenya Country Office.
Firms must have continuously been engaged in providing Administrative Support services to Corporate organizations in Kenya for the past 3 years, having performed at least two similar contracts;Firms must have generated annual Turnover/Revenue equivalent to United States Dollars Two Hundred Thousand only (US$ 200,000) in the last two financial years.The REI can be collected in person from the IFC Office in Nairobi by contacting Ms. Elizabeth Annet Mutesi, International Finance Corporation, Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA) Building, Mara/ Ragati Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi, Tel: 254-20-2759643 or by sending an email to EMutesi@ifc.org, referencing the Solicitation Number REI 13-0893 and providing the following information - Company Name, Contact Person, Physical & Postal Address, Telephone Number and Contact’s Email address.
Requests for a copy of the REI must be made latest by Monday June 24, 2013 before 4.00 PM Nairobi local time.
Last date for submission of the REI is Wednesday July 3, 2013, 4.00 PM Nairobi local time.