November 06, 2018 www.mygov.go.ke NEWSFOCUS | 23 THE NATIONAL TREASURY AND PLANNING REPUBLIC OF KENYA INVITATION TO TENDER PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO CARRY OUT GAP ANALYSIS AND IDENTIFICATION OF STRATEGIC ACTIVITIES, INCENTIVES AND DEVELOPMENT OF NIFC REGULATIONS FOR THE NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTRE (NIFC) TENDER NO. TNT/026/2018-2019 The National Treasury invites Request for Proposals (RFP) from interested consultants for provision of consultancy services to carry out gap analysis, identification of strategic activities, incentives and development of NIFC regulations for the Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC). A complete set of request for proposal documents may be downloaded by interested candidates free of charge at www.treasury.go.ke or www.tender.go.ke and those who have downloaded the document from the website must forward their particulars immediately for recording and any further clarifications and addenda to procurement@treasury.go.ke. Completed Request for Proposal documents, enclosed in plain sealed envelope, marked with RFP No. and title shall be addressed to: The Principal Secretary, The National Treasury, PO Box 30007 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya and be deposited in the tender box provided at the Treasury Building, 6th Floor, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi, so as to be received on or before 27th November, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend the opening at The National Treasury, Treasury Building, 6th floor, Conference Room No. 603 on 27th November, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. HEAD, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY 1. 2. REPUBLIC OF KENYA INVITATION TO TENDER The National Treasury invites sealed bids from eligible candidates for the following tenders: S/No Tender No. Description TNT/023/2018-2019 Provision of onsite support and improvement of IFMIS application: Oracle E-Business Suite Financial , Purchasing, Budgeting and Business Intelligence TNT/024/2018-2019 Provision of onsite support for National Treasury IFMIS Security Infrastructure Bid Security 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 Interested bidders may download detailed tender documents from the website www.treasury.go.ke or www.tenders.go.ke and those who download the documents must forward their particulars immediately for recording and any further clarifications and addenda to procurement@treasury.go.ke. Tenders must be accompanied by a bid Security valid for an additional 30 days beyond the tender validity period. There shall be a pre-bid meeting on Friday 9th November, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. on 5th Floor, IFMIS Boardroom at Treasury Building. Completed tender documents, TOGETHER WITH TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL PROPOSALS IN SEPARATE ENVELOPES, enclosed in plain sealed envelopes, marked with the tender number should be addressed to:The Principal Secretary, The National Treasury, P.O. Box 30007 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya and be deposited in the tender box provided at the Treasury Building, 6th Floor, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi, so as to be received on or before Tuesday 20th November, 2018 at 10.00 am. Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of tenderers or their representatives who choose to attend the opening at The National Treasury, Treasury Building, 6th floor, Conference Room No. 603 on Tuesday, 20th November, 2018 at 10.00 a.m. HEAD, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY THE NATIONAL TREASURY AND PLANNING MESSAGE FROM DR. ESTHER KIMANI, MANAGING DIRECTOR, KEPHIS, TO KENYAN FARMERS DURING THE SHORT RAINS PLANTING SEASON The short rains season that will run between October and December 2018 requires that farmers prepare their farming inputs well. KEPHIS is the government institution in Kenya, whose responsibility is to assure the quality of agricultural inputs and produce, certifying seeds of all crop varieties to ensure that only seed of highest quality is sold to farmers. The result is increased and enhanced harvests leading to food security and sufficiency in the country. 1. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) ABOUT CERTIFIED SEED What is certified seed and its benefits to Kenyan farmers? Certified seed is seed that has met the minimum national set quality standards after undergoing field inspection(s), laboratory tests and post control tests by KEPHIS as per The Seeds and Plant Varieties Act (Cap 326) of the laws of Kenya. The use of certified seed guarantees the following: • Certified seed does not cost, it pays; it results in high yields, quality crop produce and better returns when all other factors of crop production and agricultural practices are optimal (i.e. good soil fertility, conducive climatic conditions, adequate soil and irrigation and proper water/fertilizer usage). Farmers are advised to confirm the quality of agricultural inputs (fertilizer, manures, pesticides, water and soil) used through laboratory tests conducted by reputable laboratories such as the KEPHIS Analytical Testing Laboratory (ACL) which has offices at KEPHS headquarters, Nairobi and Kitale regional office. • • In certified seed, a farmer is getting guaranteed quality assurance; offers better deals in crop insurance/financing of the crop; traceability of certified seed is easy; in certified seed a farmer is getting access to premium market(s); Less insect and disease problems; quality seed responds better to applied fertilizers; uniformity in plant population and maturity; good seed prolongs life of a variety; yield prediction is easy; handling in post-harvest operation is easy; high produce value and their marketability 2. How can a farmer identify certified seeds? Certified seeds are packed in containers or packets which are clearly labeled and contain the following information: a. a) Weight of the seeds b) c) d) e) Packaging date Seed lot numbers to allow for easy traceability of seed lot in the event of crop failure Name of the crop species and variety Seed merchant/company Labeling and sealing of the containers or packets is done in such a way that seeds cannot be removed without damaging the seal or label. New feature: A sticker label in all seed packaging of 5kg and below. The farmer will scratch and send the serial number to 1393 through an SMS, then receive feedback on the validity of the seedlot. 3. • • • • Farmers can avoid fake seeds by: Purchasing seed(s) from seed stockists who are licensed by KEPHIS and prominently display their seed seller’s license. Purchase seeds early enough and avoid last minute rush. Buying seeds packed in official company packets containing Variety Name and Lot Number; DO NOT PURCHASE SEEDS FROM OPEN CONTAINERS. After planting, keep the packet and receipt as these may be required as evidence in case you suspect fake seed. Not exposing seed(s) to extreme weather conditions, e.g. heat, moisture, direct contact with fertilizer otherwise the quality of the seed will be compromised. NOTE: Report all cases of suspect seed(s) at the nearest police station, nearest KEPHIS offices or the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation 4. Plant recommended seed varieties for your area Farmers are advised to purchase and plant recommended seed varieties for their particular areas. For more information, please contact: The Managing Director Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) PO Box 49592-00100 NAIROBI Email: director@kephis.org www.kephis.org Facebook.com/kephispage Twitter:@KEPHISke KEPHIS countrywide offices Nairobi (headquarters) | Plant Quarantine and Biosafety Station, Muguga | Plant Inspection Unit - Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi | Mombasa | Nakuru | Kitale | Kisumu | Embu | Naivasha | Eldoret Airport | Malaba Border Office | Busia Border Office| Isebania Border Office | Namanga Border Office| Loitokitok Border Office | Taveta Border Office | Lungalunga Border Office | Moyale Border Office | Bura Office | Timau Office |
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