COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF TANA RIVER TENDER 2021 

REQUEST FOR EXPESSION OF INTEREST

 

PROVISION OF CONSULTANTS SERVICE FOR PREPARATION AND CREATION OF COMMEMORATIVE SQUARE IN TANA RIVER

  1. Background

Tana River County is one of the forty-seven (47) counties in the Republic of Kenya. It takes its name from River Tana which is the longest river in Kenya. It has an area of 38,437 square kilometers and a population of about 320,000(2019). The headquarters of the county is Hola (sometimes known as Galole)

The major ethnic groups are Pokomo, Orma, and Wardei. The County is generally dry and prone to drought. Conflicts have occurred between the farmers, and the other ethnic groups, mostly the pastoralists, over access to water. Flooding is also a regular problem, caused by heavy a; rainfall in upstream areas of the River Tana.

However, despite the differences of the local communities that existed then, their heritage and culture continue to fascinate and inspire. It is against that background that the County wishes to celebrate the intangible cultural and heritage of the communities of Tana River which has contributed to this great nation by putting up a commemorative square as a mark of reconciliation and for the achievements gained.

The County Government of Tana River hereby invites bids for proposed commemorative square consisting of cultural and heritage sites from the eligible firms/consortium to carry out preliminary schematic designs that shall incorporate a series of socio­cultural facilities. The square will be embedded in a large, intensively landscaped garden with several monumental features to which the public will have free access.

  1. Objectives

The purpose of this assignment is to build commemorative square in Tana River County.

  1. Scope of work

The Commemorative Square shall constitutes of the following.

  1.             Tower of Anthems- to commemorate the origin of our national anthem tune from a Pokomo lullaby.
  2.             Pillar of Independent- to commemorate the fight of our independence by the people of Tana River e.g. the 1959,killings at the Mau Mau Detention Camp, Hola- Tana River,

                              iii.            Tower of Graves- to commemorate the burial of two people side by side from different conflicting communities thus signing the presence of everlasting peace and reconciliation mood.

  1.             Garden of Anthems- to incorporate a large, intensively landscaped garden with , open spaces for huge gatherings and recreational parks. This component to include a large aquarium resembling the River Tana – an important livelihood feature of the local communities, that will provide an attraction spot.
  2.             Center of Cultural Excellence- design a cultural/heritage centre incorporating collections from the different communities and cultural aspects of life of the locals. This shall be the centre of the square signifying the bringing together of the hearts of all the different communities

 

The County Government of Tana River hereby invites eligible Consortium of Consultants with adequate capacity to indicate their interest in providing the stated service by providing information demonstrating to have the required qualifications and relevant experience to undertake the assignment. The short listed criteria are: –

  1.             Certified copy of registration certificate
  2.             Certified copy of valid tax compliance

      iii.            Certified copy of pin certificate

  1.             Technical and managerial capabilities including administrative strength
  2.             Design Philosophy(Provide a Summary)

Interested Consultants may obtain further information from the address below:

Completed EOI documents MUST be delivered to the tender box situated at County Headquarters -Hola during normal working hours so as to be received on or before 11th May 2021 at 10.00am.

CHIEF OFFICER

TRADE TOURISM & INDUSTRALIZATION

P.0 BOX 29-70101, HOLA

 

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