26 | NEWSFOCUS October 30, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke Online jobs – Africa’s hope for the future REPUBLIC OF KENYA MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE, PUBLIC WORKS, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT STATE DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES BRANCH TENDER NOTICE The Principal Secretary, State Department for Public Works, Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development invites sealed bids from interested eligible candidates countrywide for the supply of the following common user items to Government Ministries/Departments/Agencies and Institutions Supplies Branch is a Department within the state department for Public Works in the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Public works, Housing & Urban Development. It operates within Government of Kenya Procurement Laws and Regulations and Executive Order No.1 of 2018. The mandate of Supplies Branch is to source for suppliers and prepare term contracts for common user items for all Government entities at National and County levels This is a national tendering process where all are encouraged to participate including Youth, Women, and Persons with Disabilities so as to gain access to government procurement opportunities (AGPO). TENDER NO. By outsourcing work to online workers, businesses can eliminate staff overhead costs that include; workspace operating expenses, medical insurance as well as retirement costs BY TIMOTHY MUNENE W orking online is quickly gaining popularity around the globe with many business and government entities increasingly embracing the fact that traditionally executed jobs which required a central and physical premise can now be carried out virtually. This is especially true of the western countries which beat their African counterparts in the race for the emerging digital technologies. They were not only quicker in their embrace of these developments but went a step ahead and put in place complementary infrastructures such as good internet connectivity and e-commerce sites with online work opportunities. African countries are not so far behind and are rapidly catching up. In fact, according to a 2017 report from Akamai, a content delivery network, Kenya’s internet speeds were faster than those in France and Russia. With its swift advancement in technology, and Africa leading the world in internet penetration growth rankings, it is only right that the continent should consider adopting strategies for working online. This trend is summarised succinctly by Dr. Bitange Ndemo, the academic and ICT champion: “Technologies that leverage on ICT’s are unstoppable and going by their adoption, they are bound to impact every facet of life in Africa.” Why Online Jobs? Online jobs have tremendous benefits for both businesses and society. By outsourcing work to online workers, businesses can eliminate staff overhead costs that include; workspace operating expenses, medical insurance as well as retirement costs. There is also the advantage of flexibility where, as a business, you only hire a freelancer when you need them. This is unlike a full-time employee who gets a full pay even during downtimes. With a freelancer, you get to manage the exact number of work hours that you need for a specific period. Notably, freelancers have a flexible work schedule and this means they can get work done whenever you need it including weekends, holidays, and odd hours. Technologies that leverage on ICT’s are unstoppable and going by their adoption, they are bound to impact every facet of life in Africa - Dr. Bitange Ndemo Every business is looking to work with the best resources in order to produce the best quality outputs for their customers. You do not need to hire a superhuman for your business. Outsourcing to online workers means you have a better chance of engaging the very best talent for a wide variety of tasks. At the same time, businesses that outsource to online workers enjoy a higher degree of business continuity compared to those with staff hired on fixed contracts. When workers resign or are absent from work for one reason or another, the business slows down especially when an immediate replacement is unavailable. With online workers, the business has the freedom to hire and replace as they please. TENDER NAME CATEGORY A (GENERAL TENDERS) SB/1/2019-2021 SB/2/2019-2021 SB/3/2019-2021 SB/4/2019-2021 SB/5/2019-2021 SB/6/2019-2021 SB/7/2019-2021 SB/8/2019-2021 SB/9/2019-2021 Supply of Petroleum Products (Bulk) Supply of Saloon Cars Supply of Pickups Petrol Supply of Pickups, Diesel Supply of station wagon, 4X2 petrol Supply of Utility Vehicles Petrol Propelled Supply of Utility Vehicles Diesel Propelled Supply of Microbus, Ambulance, Diesel Supply of Microbus, Diesel SB/10/2019-2021 Supply of Trucks, Low Sided, 4X2 SB/11/2019-2021 Supply of Trucks, Low Sided, 4X4 SB/12/2019-2021 Supply of Trucks, High Sided, 4X2 SB/13/2019-2021 Supply of Trucks, high sided 4x4 SB/14/2019-2021 Supply of Tipper Trucks SB/15/2019-2021 Supply of Water Bowsers SB/16/2019-2021 Supply of Bitumen Distributors SB/17/2019-2021 Supply of Dozers SB/18/2019-2021 Supply of Excavators SB/19/2019-2021 Supply of Graders SB/20/2019-2021 Supply of Loaders SB/21/2019-2021 Supply of Rollers SB/22/2019-2021 Supply of Cranes SB/23/2019-2021 Supply of Fork Lifts SB/24/2019-2021 Supply of Exhausters SB/25/2019-2021 Supply of Fuel Tankers SB/26/2019-2021 Supply of Low Bed Trailers and Prime Movers SB/27/2019-2021 Supply of Motor Cycles (F) SB/29/2019-2021 Supply of Meat & Meat Products SB/30/2019-2021 Supply of Oils and Lubricants for Motor Vehicles SB/31/2019-2021 Supply of Agricultural Tractors SB/32/2019-2021 Supply of Fire Fighting Vehicles SB/33/2019-2021 Supply of Fire Fighting Eqpt SB/34/2019-2021 Supply of Workshop Equipment & Accessories SB/36/2019-2021 Supply of Water Pumps SB/37/2019-2021 Supply of Expanded Poly-Styrene Panels or Structural & Thermal Insulated panels SB/38/2019-2021 Supply of Tyres and Tubes SB/39/2019-2021 Supply, Delivery, Testing and Commissioning of KVA portable Generators SB/40/2019-2021 Supply of Agricultural Tractors and Accessories SB/42/2019-2021 Supply of Electrical Fittings, Appliances and other Related Items SB/43/2019-2021 Supply of Security and Guarding Services SB/44/2019-2021 Supply of Building and Construction Materials SB/45/2019-2021 Supply of furniture SB/47/2019-2021 Supply of Textile Materials SB/50/2019-2021 Supply of Paints Distemper & Thinners SB/51/2019-2021 Supply of Insecticide, Chemicals & Spraying Eqpt SB/52/2019-2021 Supply of Pipes and Fittings SB/53/2019-2021 Supply of Pre-cast Concrete Products assorted SB/54/2019-2021 Supply of canvas and camping materials SB/55/2019-2021 Supply of Automotive Batteries SB/56/2019-2021 Supply of Oxygen & Other Gases SB/57/2019-2021 Supply of Timber Materials SB/58/2019-2021 Supply of Wood-Fuel SB/60/2019-2021 Supply and Provisions of Food Supplements SB/61/2019-2021 Supply and Provisions of Foodstuff s(Dry Food) SB/63/2019-2021 Supply of National Symbols -Insignia –Emblem SB/66/2019-2021 Provision of Catering Services CATEGORY B (TENDERS RESERVED FOR THE YOUTH, WOMEN, AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES) SB/28/2019-2021 Supply of Fruits and Vegetables SB/35/2019-2021 Supply of Chicken and Eggs SB/41/2019-2021 Supply and Provisions of Foodstuffs (Processed Food) SB/46/2019-2021 Supply of Uniforms SB/48/2019-2021 Supply of Stationery Items SB/49/2019-2021 Supply of Air Time (Calling Cards) SB/59/2019-2021 Supply of Fire Proof Cabinets & Shredders SB/62/2019-2021 Supply of Household, Cleaning and Sanitary Materials SB/64/2019-2021 Supply of Daily Newspaper SB/65/2019-2021 Supply of Cleaning Services Complete set of detailed Tender documents may be obtained by downloading it free of charge from the Ministry’s website www.transport.go.ke and Treasury Portal supplier.treasury.go.ke or from the Procurement Office upon payment of a non-refundable fee of KShs.1,000/= (Kenya Shillings One Thousand only) per set, payable at the Supplies Branch Cash Office, Likoni Road, Opposite Motor Vehicles’ Inspection Unit, Industrial Area, Nairobi during Official Working Hours (8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.) Prices quoted must be net, inclusive of all taxes & duties and remain valid for 120 days from the closing date of the tender. Completed Tender documents MUST be accompanied by a Tender Security of the amount specified in the Tender documents in the form and manner prescribed in the Tender document. Tender bids in plain sealed envelopes bearing the Tender number on the top right hand corner but with no indication of the Tenderer’s name should be posted to: The Officer In-Charge Supplies Branch, Likoni Road P.O. Box 30071, NAIROBI. Or placed in the Tender Box situated on the Ground Floor of the Administration Block so as to reach him on or before 13th November, 2018 , at 10.00 a.m. Submitted bids will thereafter be opened publicly in the presence of candidates’ representatives who choose to attend at the Supplies Branch offices on Likoni Road, in the Conference Room, 2nd Floor. Late bids will be returned unopened. PREFERENCES: CATEGORY A: Under this category all eligible bidders are encouraged to apply. CATEGORY B: Under this category, only small and medium enterprises owned by Women, Youths and persons with disabilities will apply. Requirements for the above preferences: 1) Certificate of Registration/Incorporation 2) K.R.A. Registration P.I.N. /V.A.T. 3) Registration with The National Treasury (For Youth, Women & Persons with Disabilities) 4) Registration with relevant Regulatory Bodies Bidders are informed, canvassing is a form of corruption and will lead to automatic disqualification and blacklisted. PROF. ARCH. PAUL M. MARINGA (PHD), CBS, CORP. ARCH, MAAK, MKIP PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
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