MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT TENDER SEPTEMBER 2023  

STATE DEPARTMENT FOR CROP DEVELOPMENT

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR CONSULTANCY TO CARRY OUT FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR BIO-DEPOSIT
ORGANIC FERTILIZER EXTRACTION AND REHABILITATION AT LAKE OLBOLOSSAT IN NYANDARUA COUNTY

TENDER NO. MOA&LD /SDCD/R/ EOI/001/2023-2024

1. Background of the feasibility study
The Kenya Government continues to spend over two (2) billion Kenya shillings in the importation of
inorganic fertilizers, which are expensive and continue to acidify the soils over time. This increase in soil
acidity has led to the deterioration of soil fertility causing a decline in yields per acreage despite the use of
such inorganic fertilizers. For increased agricultural production and productivity, appropriate and optimal
use of fertilizers is recommended. However, there is a need to seek alternative sources of fertilizers that
is affordable and at the same time improve soil health for increased production.
The challenge of poor unproductive soils is countrywide but more pronounced in regions that experience
the heavy application of inorganic fertilizers by farmers. In order to address this challenge, it’s recommended
that the use of organic fertilizers such as bio deposits found and mined from lakes be promoted.
These organic fertilizers have the potential to maintain soil structure and improve soil fertility.
Agriculture is one of the five pillars of the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda toward increased
food security. This project supports this aspiration through Input supply. The Lake Olbolossat bio-deposit
projects aim at availing organic fertilizers for increased agricultural productivity. The Government is
expected to provide the initial funds for the feasibility studies of the projects and thereafter the private
sector in partnership with the government will be expected to undertake the mining and manufacture of
the bio deposit fertilizers depending on the feasibility report.
2. Objectives of assignment
Overall Objective.
To carry out a feasibility study of bio-deposits organic fertilizer extraction and rehabilitation for Lake
Olbolossat in Nyandarua County.
Specific Objectives.
a) To carry out a Hydrological Survey of Lake Olbolossat for bio-deposit extraction.
b) To carry out a Geological Survey of Lake Olbolossat for bio-deposit extraction.
3. Scope of Assignment.
This assignment will involve:
i. The estimation of reservoir hydrological characteristics, and the establishment of the reservoir
depth which is achieved by carrying out a Bathymetric survey of the reservoir.
ii. Determination of the nature and amount of the deposits available
iii. Extraction of adequate sediment cores for laboratory analysis and for carrying out efficacy trials.
iv. Carrying out efficacy trials for key crops in Nyandarua.
Qualification and Evaluation Criteria
Preliminary Mandatory Requirements
a) Valid Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
b) Copy of Business Registration/Certificate of incorporation
c) Valid trading license/Business permit
d) CR12 for limited companies, detailing the list of Directors and shareholding & copies of Identification
Cards (ID) for the listed Directors.
e) Valid PIN Certificate.
f) Provide evidence of minimum two (2) years successfully completed contracts of similar nature
within the last five (5) years.
g) Demonstrate financial and organizational strength by attaching audited accounts for the last two
(2) years.
h) Demonstrate the ability, capacity and experience to undertake the assignment.
i) Provide signed Curriculum Vitae of at least five (5) personnel with capacity to undertake the
Hydrological Geological and Efficacy trial.
j) Submission of one original tender document and two copies of each.
• This EOI is also available in the Government of Kenya Tender Portal www.tenders.go.ke and in
the Ministry’s website www.kilimo.go.ke.
EOI Submission:
• Eligible firms are to submit their clearly labelled “EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR CONSULTANCY
TO CARRY OUT FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR BIO-DEPOSIT ORGANIC FERTILIZER EXTRACTION AND
REHABILITATION AT LAKE OLBOLOSSAT IN NYANDARUA COUNTY. TENDER NO. MOA&LD /
SDCD/R/EOI/001/2023-2024” by hard copy to be deposited in the Tender Box situated on the Ground
Floor, Kilimo House, Cathedral Road so as to be received not later than 11:00 a.m. East African Time on
Wednesday 27th September,2023.
The Envelop should be clearly addressed to:
The Principal Secretary
State Department for Crop Development
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development
Kilimo House, Cathedral Road,
P.O.BOX 30028-00100 NAIROBI
• Bulky bid documents that cannot fit in the tender box should be dropped at the Head Supply Chain
Management Services Office at Kilimo House, 4th Floor Room 4-2B.
EOI Opening:
• The EOI documents will be opened immediately thereafter in the presence of the candidates or their designated
representatives who choose to attend at: Kilimo House, Cathedral Road, ASCU Boardroom UPPER
FLOOR on 27th September,2023 immediately after closing.
• Late tenders will be rejected.
• The State Department for Crop Development reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications.
Head, Supply Chain Management Services
State Department for Crop Development

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