REFURBISHMENT OF THOMAS RISLEY ODHIAMBO (TRO) CONFERENCE FACILITY 2023 – ICIPE
ICIPE TENDER OCTOBER 2023
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) |
Country | Kenya |
Project | Refurbishment of Thomas Risley Odhiambo (TRO) Conference facility |
Contract No. | EOI/EA-Icipe002/2023 |
- The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (Icipe) is an intergovernmental organisation headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya that carries out research and training in sustainable management of insects (arthropods) for improving comprehensive health and agricultural productivity in the tropics ( www.Icipe.org ).
- Icipe wishes to carry out refurbishments to the existing TRO Conference facility and its adjoining meeting rooms, stores, reception area, kitchenette, washrooms and roof structure currently holding solar panels. The facility is approximately 250SM and it has been in existence for over 28 years. The task will include reconfiguration of the existing conference main hall and the adjoining meeting rooms to meet international conference hall standards. This shall be achieved among other things upgrade of the existing floor finishes, installation of a false ceiling and creation of a raised podium and a control room. The refurbishments shall also seek to address roof leakages, upgrading of the existing kitchenette, replacement of washroom fittings and control of noise spread. The envisaged new works shall also include mechanical air conditioning and ventilation systems, new light fittings and power socket outlets, a state-of-the-art video conferencing system and digital projectors that use cameras to give 3D images and surround sound speaker systems. We also seek to enhance our WI-FI speed connection and bandwidth that allow multiple users to work alongside during meetings. These works are to be done within safe construction procedures with minimum interruptions to the ongoing research activities.
- Icipe now invites Expression of Interest from eligible firms who are able to demonstrate both technical and financial capability to carry out refurbishment works that include Building, Electrical and Mechanical works and installation of video conferencing and surround sound speaker systems at the existing TRO conference hall and the adjoining meeting rooms at Duduville campus Kasarani, Nairobi.
- Interested parties MUST provide the following documentation that will form the basis for evaluation and qualification:
- a)Cover letter that must be certified by the company representative with active contact details (name of contact person, email & phone number, website) and office location.
- b)Certified copy of company registration certificate. Must have been in business for the last five (10) years.
- c)Be registered with the National Construction Authority under category C and above, statutory registration
- d)certificates to include (KRA Pin Certificate, Certificate of Incorporation, VAT compliance certificate).
- In addition, interested parties MUST Provide reference of at least five (5) projects completed within the last five (5) years. This should be in tabular format and MUST include:
- i)Name and location of the client
- ii)Title of the project
iii) Project cost of at least US$ 500K.
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