October 2, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 11 How bypass construction is changing Meru’s fortunes Motorists will have options to ply to various destinations without necessarily passing through the congested CBD BY DAMARIS NJERI AND RICHARD MUHAMBE KNA-MERU A tremendous transformation is under way in Meru Town and its environs with the construction of Sh2 billion World Bank funded bypasses expected to ease the heavy traffic jams synonymous with the county headquarters. The Eastern and Western bypasses, whose construction is about 60 percent complete, almost encircles Meru Town giving motorists options to ply to various destinations without necessarily passing through the congested CBD. In addition to decongesting the town, other benefi ts have come with the construction among them being handsome compensation packages to those whose portions of land were hived off to pave way for the project. Th e bypass of course will impact on the miraa business since a lot of time is usually lost when ferrying the highly perishable product to Nairobi Kenya News Agency established that affected persons were being paid amounts running into several millions which have consequently changed their lifestyles. Many invested the cash in decent homes and rentals that have changed the elegance of the town’s outskirts. Th e bypass stretches on the Western side from Gitoro near Meru National Polytechnic joining the Meru-Nanyuki Highway to Gikumene area linking up with the MeruNairobi Highway. Th e Eastern bypass will give motorists who wish to get to the Northern parts of the county from Nairobi to branch at Gikumene where traffic snarl ups that are usually experienced within the Meru town CBD begin. “Th e bypass of course will impact on the miraa business since a lot of time is usually lost when ferrying the highly perishable product to Nairobi,” Mbaabu Murunga one of the residents said of the road which is expected to be completed in October. However, those who wish to invest in the area have decried the spiralling cost of land that the two projects have introduced in the area. “It is cheaper to buy a plot in Nairobi than in Meru owing to the fast-growth of the town especially in areas that have been opened up by the bypass,” says Stephen Mwenda. Mwenda recalls that barely a decade ago one would secure a plot with less than Sh1million. MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, FISHERIES AND IRRIGATION KENYA RURAL ROADS AUTHORITY KENYA RURAL ROADS AUTHORITY TENDER NOTICE: 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 The Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) is a state corporation established under the Kenya Roads Act 2007, with the responsibility of management, development, rehabilitation and maintenance of Rural Roads. The Authority hereby invites bids from eligible construction companies on behalf of the Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, and Housing and Urban Development to bid for the Upgrading to Bitumen Standard and Performance Based Routine Maintenance of Roads in Batch 2K Lot 1 as shown below under the Low Volume Seal Roads Programme to be financed by the Government of Kenya through the Development Vote. 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 Status Length ( Kms) Total Date of Submission 4. Retender 75 5. 6. 7. 3 Retender 65 25th October, 2018 1. 2. 3. Retender 10 The scope of works involves Upgrading to Bitumen Standard and Performance Based Routine Maintenance of the roads as detailed in the bid documents. The mandatory requirements for bidding are contained in the bidding documents. Pre-bid site visits shall be open BUT MANDATORY and bidders are free to visit the sites with prior arrangements with the KeRRA Regional Managers for Bomet and Nyeri regions respectively. Detailed information on the various tenders will be available for downloading FREE of CHARGE on the Authority’s Website www.kerra.go.ke with effect from 3rd October, 2018. Completed and Sequentially Serialized bids enclosed in sealed envelopes and clearly marked with the RWC No. and Tender Name shall be submitted to the address below or deposited in the Tender Box located on 6th floor Blue Shield Towers on or before 25th October, 2018 at 11.00a.m. Opening of the bids shall take place immediately thereafter at the same venue in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend. 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 during working hours from 09:00 to 17:00 hrs local time Monday to Friday. Director General 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 4. 5. 6. 7. SDI/PREQ/A/004/2018-2019 SDI/PREQ/A/005/2018-2019 SDI/PREQ/A/006/2018-2019 SDI/PREQ/A/007/2018-2019 SDI/PREQ/B/001/2018-2019 SDI/PREQ/B/002/2018-2019 SDI/PREQ/B/003/2018-2019 SDI/PREQ/B/004/2018-2019 SDI/PREQ/B/005/2018-2019 SDI/PREQ/B/006/2018-2019 SDI/PREQ/007/2018-2019 TENDERS FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION OF SUPPLIERS, 2018-2019 AND 2019-2020 State Department of Irrigation which is mandated among other activities, National Irrigation policy and management, Mapping , designating and Developing Areas Ideal for Irrigation schemes, Water Harvesting and storage for irrigation as in the revised Executive Order June, /2018 invites interested and qualified bidders to submit document for the following Pre-qualification. No. Tender Number 1. 2. 3. SDI/PREQ/A/001/2018-2019 SDI/PREQ/A/002/2018-2019 SDI/PREQ/A/003/2018-2019 Item Description of goods and services CATEGORY A: PREQUALIFICATION FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF GOODS Supply and Delivery of General Office stationery and supplies Supply and Delivery of computer consumables and its related Accessories Supply and Delivery of office equipment’s, Furniture and fittings Design and supply of branded Promotional materials.uniforms, protective gears and foot wears Supply of Newspapers and Periodicals Supply, delivery and installation of Software and hardware Supply and delivery of spares and consumables for copiers CATEGORY B: PREQUALIFICATION FOR PROVISION OF SERVICES Provision of Air Travel Agency services. Service and Maintenance of Computers, Printers and UPS, Photocopiers, Telephones and Fax machines Provision of consultancy services I.e Environmental Impact assessment services, GIS & Geomatics Services, AUTO-CARD &Civil 3D Services, LADA and Hydrological Assessment Services Supply of Airtime. Supply and delivery of motor vehicle tyres and tubes Cleaning services. Include supply of cleaning detergents and toiletries provision of fumigation and pesticides Eligibility Special group Special group Special group Special group Special group Open Open Open Open Open Special group Open Special group Special group The documents containing detailed information on the supply and services to be provided as well as the requirements to be submitted to state department for irrigation on or before 16th October, 2018.This advert can be down loaded from the Ministry website www.kilimo.go.ke or www.supplier.treasury.go.ke The interested candidate should submit the following document which will be used as evaluation criteria 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Valid Tax compliance Certificate Registration certificate AGPO Certificate PIN and VAT certificate IATA Certificate in case of Air travel tickets NEMA Certificates In case of environmental Impact services WRAMA Certificate In case of hydrological Assessments services ISK certificate in case of GIS and Geomatics Authorization letter from IDEATE in case of AUTO-CARD and 3D Services Completed documents enclosed in plain sealed envelope marked tender NO shall be addressed to:The Principal Secretary, State Department of Irrigation Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and irrigation P.O, BOX 30028 – 00100 Maji House, Nairobi. And be deposited in room 147, 1st floor of Maji House, Nairobi so as to be received on or before 16th October, 2018. Documents will be opened on 6th floor MAJI HOUSE immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers or their representative who choose to attend. PRINCIPAL SECRETARY STATE DEPARTMENT OF IRRIGATION STATE DEPARTMENT OF IRRIGATION
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