TENDER FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUAL CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT (ROADS) 2023

MINISTRY OF LANDS, PUBLIC WORKS, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TENDER MAY 2023 
STATE DEPARTMENT FOR HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT 

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST   

1. This Request for Expression of Interest follows the General Procurement Notice for the project that ap
peared in Development Business; issue No. 1686 of 1st January 2021.
2. The Government of Kenya has received a Credit from World Bank (the Bank) towards the cost of the
Second Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project (KISIP2) and intends to apply part of the
proceeds of this Credit to payments under this contract: Consultancy Services for Individual Civil
Engineering Consultant (Roads) Contract No. KE-MOTI-216642-CS-INDV
3. The primary objective of the assignment for the Individual Civil Engineering Consultant is to provide
technical and project management support to the KISIP 2 National Project Coordinating Team (NPCT).
This is intended to strengthen the capacity of NPCT and accelerate the implementation of the project
activities and ensure that infrastructure works (Sub-Component 1.2) are implemented efficiently, diligent
ly, and professionally to completion.
4. The tasks to be carried out under the assignment includes but not limited to:
a) Supporting the NPCT to prepare work plans and detailed implementation road maps for all the
sub-component activities.
b) Assist in the preparation of Terms of Reference (ToR), Requests for Expression of Interest (R.E.O.I.)
and Request for Proposal (R.F.P.) for engineering consultancies to be procured under sub-compo
nent 1.2.
c) Assist in the evaluation of bids for engineering related assignments.
d) Assist in the review of technical reports submitted by Design and Supervision Consultants and
participating counties relating to infrastructure works.
e) Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual performance reports for sub-component 1.2.
f) Assist in the review of variation orders and addenda submitted by counties arising from infrastruc
ture contracts.
g) Provide technical advice to Sub-component Head regarding design, construction and contract
management.
h) Any other related role as may be assigned by the KISIP 2 sub-component 1.2 Head
5. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: www.
housingandurban.go.ke/tenders or can be obtained at the address given below.
6. The Consultant shall possess the following minimum qualifications and experience:
a) A BSc. Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya. A Master’s
degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
b) Registration with Engineering Professional Body/Society recognized in Kenya in the category of
‘Professional’ with valid practicing license.
c) A minimum of 10 years’ general experience in Designs and Supervision of Roads construction
projects. Experience of working in the informal settlements will be an added advantage.
d) A minimum of 5 years’ experience in contracts administration and management. Post Graduate
training particularly in Arbitration/Adjudication and Knowledge, skills and experience in handling
Construction Claims will be an added advantage.
e) Experience and knowledge in Environmental, and Social Impact Assessment and Audits, Health
and Safety in design & implementation of construction projects.
f) Experience working in Government, County Governments and Donor Funded projects of similar
nature and conditions including World Bank Funded Projects will be an added advantage.
g) Must be versed with computer aided contract/project management software (Ms Project).
h) The candidate must have excellent analytical, report writing skills, communication, interpersonal
skills and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
7. The Consulting Services contract is expected to be for a period of Twelve (12) calendar months from the
date of commencement with a probation period of three (3) months, This period is subject to continuity
for a further Twelve (12) Months based on satisfactory performance and final twelve months (12) based
on satisfactory performance.
8. The Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development, State Department for Housing
and Urban Development (the Client), through the Second Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement
Project (KISIP2) now invites eligible Individual Civil Engineering Consultants (Roads) to express their
interest in providing the services. Interested individuals must provide information indicating that they are
qualified to perform the services (attach curriculum vitae (CV), copies of Academic and Professional
Qualifications and registration/licensing certificates).
9. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the
World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 and Revised November 2020 (“Pro
curement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
10 An Individual Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultants
Method set out in the Procurement Regulations. .
11. Interested Individual Consultant may obtain further information at the address below from 0900 to 1700
hours East African Time (EAT) from Monday to Friday excluding lunch hour (1300 to 1400hours EAT) and
public holidays.
12. Expression of interest shall be delivered by 30th May 2023 at 1100 hours East African Time using
one of the following modalities: (i) deposit in the tender box located on 6th Floor, Ardhi House in Nairo
bi, Kenya or send by email to: kisip2.procurement@housingandurban.go.ke. For expressions of
interest that will be deposited at the tender box, the packages should be clearly marked with the Spe
cific Contract Numbers for Consultancy Services for Individual Civil Engineering Consultant
(Roads) Contract No. KE-MOTI-216642-CS-INDV
Principal Secretary
State Department for Housing & Urban Development
Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development
Ardhi House, 1st Ngong Avenue,
NAIROBI, KENYA
Email: kisip2.procurement@housingandurban.go.ke
Website: www.housingandurban.go.ke