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26 | NEWSFOCUS October 23, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Busia board approves Sh64m for 13,000 bursary applicants Busia County Education Support Scheme Board (CESSB) has approved an allocation of Sh.64 million for bursary applicants in the financial year 2016/2017 BY MELECHEZEDECK EJAKAIT, KNA-BUSIA T his comes as a relief to about 12,930 applicants drawn from the 35 wards in the county some whom have had their documents withheld by their respective institutions pending fee clearance. Addressing the press after the Board’s meeting at Amagoro in Teso North constituency on Wednesday, Busia County Assembly Education Committee chair Novena Ndaliro disclosed that the board members unanimously approved the names of all applicants recommended by ward committees. According to Ndaliro, who was flanked by Chief Officers Daniel Mogoria and Lydia Nabwire, the approval would now pave way for the controllerof budget to disburse the funds to respective beneficiaries. “Today is a happy day because we have started seeing light in the subject of bursary applications and disbursement of funds to needy students in From left Busia County Assembly Education Committee chair Novena Ndaliro, Chief Officers Daniel Mogoria, Lydia Nabwire and Assembly Education committee member Linus Asiba. secondary schools, colleges and universities. This is big stride in our county’s education sector,” she said. She attributed the delay in the release of the funds to the lengthy process involved in making regulations to control disbursement of bursaries. “It is a requirement by law that every county must have a well constituted board and regulations that control matters related to bursaries before effecting disbursement,” noted Ndaliro. “As a county, we did not have one until September 15, 2018 when the Governor appointed the nine-member committee,” she explained. MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND MINING REPUBLIC OF KENYA KENYA RURAL ROADS AUTHORITY _______Opening up Rural Kenya_______ TENDER NOTICE: ADDENDUM NO.1 LOW VOLUME SEAL ROADS (LVSR): PHASE 1 – BATCH 2K LOT 1 ROADS 10,000 PROGRAMME: INVITATION TOTENDER FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 10,000 KMS OF ROADS SUPPORTING PRIMARY GROWTH SECTORS TENDER NUMBER: KERRA/RD10,000/LVSR/02/2017-18 UPGRADING TO BITUMEN STANDARD AND PERFORMANCE BASED ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OF ROADS UNDER BATCH 2K LOT 1 Pursuant to Clause 11 and 22 of the Instruction to Bidders , the Authority wishes to make changes to the Tender Notice that appeared in My Gov on Tuesday 2nd October, 2018 as follows:S/No. Rwc No. Road Name 1.0 RWC 554 Upgrading to Bitumen Standard And Maintenance of Silibwet – Merigi – Kaparuso – Tegat – Chemaner – Kimuchul – Matecha/ Longisa – Kembu – Chemaner/ Mulot – Kapkimolwa – Kembu – Kaparuso, Matecha - Mugoiywet Road 2.0 RWC 555 Upgrading to Bitumen Standard And Maintenance of Endarasha – Charity – Gakanga- Embaringo – Kimunyuru – Jnct D447, Mweiga – Amboni – Bondeni – Riiru – Karandi – Jn D446, Issaco Camp – Mahiga – Sangare And; B5, Solio – Kabati – Gitegi Honi River(B5)-Wendiga Shopping Centre-Mairo(D446) Roads 3.0 RWC 556 Riosiri - Ensoko Retender 10 Retender 67 Changes in the Bid Document 8th November, 2018 Status Retender Length ( Kms) 75 Revisions Date of Submission STATE DEPARTMENT FOR MINING CONSULTANCY SERVICES REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A GRANITE PROCESSING PLANT IN EMUHAYA, VIHIGA COUNTY: TENDER NO. SDM/EOI/001/2018-2019 The Principal Secretary, State Department for Mining, invites sealed Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from eligible and qualified Consultant firms for provision of consultancy services for the Feasibility Study on the establishment of a Granite Processing Plant in Emuhaya, Vihiga County. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, and availability of appropriate skills). The purpose of this study is to provide the terms of reference that will guide a comprehensive feasibility study on the socio-economic viability of the establishment of a granite processing facility in Emuhaya, Vihiga County, for the production of dimension stone. The aim of the project is to improve the livelihoods of the beneficiary community and the economy of the region and that of Kenya as a whole through direct and indirect job creation, and also to provide easy access to dimension stones, import substitution and hence improve quality of housing and business. Objectives of the Granite Processing Plant i. ii. iii. iv. v. To produce dimension stone for the construction industry Import substitution of the related products. To create jobs for the local community To improve socio-economic status of the community To increase revenues for the National and County Governments Terms of Reference The Terms of Reference for the study are as follows: i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. Review existing geological information and current use of granite in Vihiga county. Undertake analysis of granite potential i.e raw materials locally, regionally and internationally. Analyze the commercial, economic and social viability of the granite processing plant. Review options of the implementation framework Define human resource, equipment and any other needs for the success of the project Define an implementation timeline for the project vii. Define project risk and mitigation measures viii. Recommend organizational structure and management after commissioning ix. x. Undertake an overview of dimension stone market Identify potential sources of funding for sustainability of the project xi. xii. xv. Define the extent to which the project will benefit the youth, women and people with disability Review the infrastructure, security and utility requirements xiii. Undertake market study/analysis/outlook and competitiveness (demand, cost and competitiveness analysis). xiv. Analyze technological considerations in dimension stone production Analyze by-product use and waste management/utilization xvi. Undertake PESTEL analysis of the project xvii. Determine Investment requirement – capital outlay xviii. Local content analysis – affirmative action xix. xx. Determine investment incentives available locally Determine international positioning and strategies employed Change in Opening date The Pre-bid Site Visit is open BUT MANDATORY and bidders are free to visit the site but with prior arrangement with the KeRRA Regional Manager of the various County where the project is located. Bidders must ensure the Site Visit Certificate is signed by the Regional Manager. The list of contract details for the Regional Manager is availed on the Authority’s Website. Detailed information on the tender will be available for downloading FREE of CHARGE on the Authority’s Website www.kerra.go.ke with effect from 23rd October, 2018. The sealed bids MUST be submitted to the address below located on 6th floor Blue Shield Towers or deposited in the Tender Box on or before 8th November, 2018 at 10.00a.m.Thereafter, opening of the bids will take place at the same venue starting from 10:15am. Bids not received at the submission venue by the closing time will not be accepted for opening and will be rejected and returned unopened. Bidders may obtain further information from the Procurement Unit of KeRRA at the address below during working hours from 09:00 to 16:00 hrs local time Monday to Friday. Manager (Procurement)Kenya Rural Roads Authority, Blue Shield Towers, 6th Floor, Hospital Road, Upper Hill, P.O Box 48151 – 00100, NAIROBI, KENYA. Email Addresses: kerra@kerra.go.ke, dgkerra@kerra.go.ke Tel: +254(20)8013846/2710451, Mobile: +254 724 735 568 Procurement Manager FOR: DIRECTOR GENERAL KENYA RURAL ROADS AUTHORITY KeRRA is ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED Opening Up Rural Kenya xxi. Determine trading potential and value chain analysis The consultant will be expected to finish the study and deliver the report in thirty (30) days. To be eligible the firms must meet the following minimum criteria: Provide elaborate background and structure of the companies including relevant statutory incorporation/registration documents, physical address and correspondence details. The mandatory statutory documents are: a. Copy of Tax Payer Registration (PIN/VAT), b. c. d. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Other Requirements 1. Copy of Certificate of Incorporation/Registration Valid Tax Compliance Certificate Ensure that the tenderers’ submission is serialized i.e. with page numbers. Provide evidence of minimum two (2) successfully completed contracts of similar nature within the last five years Demonstrate financial and organizational strength by attaching audited accounts for the last three (3) years Provide company profile with firm’s background, physical address, telephone contacts, facilities, organizational structure, directors and key staff to include experience and qualifications, products and services provided Provide reference letters and contact details of two (2) corporate clients Demonstrate the ability, capacity and experience to undertake the assignment Provide signed curriculum Vitae of at least 5 key personnel with software and hardware skills relevant to the project. The 5 must have participated in some of the references indicated Interested Consultants may seek clarification in writing, and the same to be received, at least seven (7) working days before date of closing the REOI advertisement, to the following address- Principal Secretary, Ministry of Mining P.O. Box 30009 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya. Expressions of Interest must be deposited by 8th November, 2018 at 11.00 am Local time, in the Tender Box located at Works Building 2nd Floor, Ngong Road, Nairobi, Kenya. The packages should be clearly marked: REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI) FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A GRANITE PROCESSING PLANT IN EMUHAYA, VIHIGA COUNTY TENDER NO. SDM/EOI/001/2018-2019; Addressed to: The Principal Secretary, State Department for Mining Ministry of Petroleum and Mining, Works Building 2nd floor, Ngong Road, P.O Box 30009-00100, NAIROBI, KENYA HEAD, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT For: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY

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