REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF KENYA NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY’S ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 2022

KENYA NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY TENDER MAY 2022 

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF KENYA NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY’S ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 2022

1. The Government of the Republic of Kenya (hereinafter called “Borrower”) has received financing from the International Develop- ment Association (IDA) (the “Bank”) in the form of a “credit” (hereinafter called “credit”) towards the cost of the Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project (HoAGDP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting
2. The consulting services is aimed at to reviewing existing KeNHA’s Environmental, Social, Health and Safety policies and manage- ment procedures, implementation and compliance arrangements including the current institutional capacity to manage environ- mental and social risks; and support KeNHA to design fit for purpose Environmental, Social, Health and Safety (ESHS) Manage- ment System and associated management procedures and plans. The ESHS will ensure environmental social, health and safety commitments and mitigation measures are implemented and re-evaluated throughout the life cycle of the Projects, meets the national regulations, and applicable Good International Industry Best Practices (GIIBP).
3. The Authority is seeking the services of a Consultancy firm to support the review of its current internal environmental, social, and health and safety policies, management procedures and identify gaps, and recommend measures to be mainstreamed into all facets of project cycle that include project conceptualization, feasibility study, preliminary and detailed design, preparation of safeguards instruments, contract preparation, tendering, contractor management, design review, project implementation and monitoring and reporting, by developing an Environmental and Social Management

The assignment will take Twelve (12) Months

The detailed draft Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: www.worldbank.org/

procurement or www.kenha.co.ke

4. The Kenya National Highways Authority now invites eligible Consultant Companies & Organizations (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Due to the unique and exceptional nature of the envisaged assignment and for fit for the purpose reasons, the invitation is targeting organizations/ institutions that meet the competence and qualifications in the preparation, development and implementation of ESHS Management System. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria
   • Have at least 5 years of experience with ESHS development, including expertise and in depth familiarity with the applica- tion of the Applicable Standards on the level of individual institutions and/or projects and on the level of
   • The Consultant must have delivered at least three (3) similar assignments in the recent past (5 years) in line with emerging trends and
   • At least 3 years of experience in large organisation with emphasis on environmental and social safeguard, health and safety will be an added advantage
   • Demonstrated familiarity with the relevant National environment, social, health, safety and labour laws and standards, rel- evant international law including conventions and treaties adopted by Kenya and laws and regulations as well as policies, and applicable Good International Industry Best Practices (GIIBP), including safeguard policies and performance standards of multilateral financial institutions (MFIs).
   • Demonstrated excellent and documented skills in working efficiently with multilateral financial institutions procedures and routines of an ESHS Management System
   • Demonstrated excellent reporting skills, including the ability to develop most practical formats and guidance for the appli- cation of an ESHS Management
   • Core business of the Consultant; and technical and managerial capability of the institution as presented in the company
   • Consultant’s compliance (certificate of registration with the relevant bodies for all professionals in the consortium, and company compliance including Certificate of incorporation, business standing )
   • Submission of at least 3 (3No.) References from previous clients
5. The experience and qualification of key experts shall not be included in the shortlisting The key Experts will not be evalu- ated at the shortlisting stage.
6. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers July 2016 Re- vised November 2017 and August 2018 and as updated in November 2020 (‘’Procurement Regulations’’), which can be found at the following website: worldbank.org.
7. The Consultant may associate with other Consultants in the form of a joint venture or a sub consultancy to enhance their qualifi- Clarity should be provided on the nature of association and the lead firm. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
8. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement
9. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (Mondays to Fridays from 0800 to 1700 hours local time), excluding public
10. The Expression of Interest enclosed in plain Packages and clearly marked with the Tender Number and description, sealed and transmitted by courier or delivered by hand to the Address below or deposited at the Authority’s Tender Box Located at Barabara Plaza, Block C, 2nd Floor, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), off airport South Road, along Mazao Road so at to be received not later than 1100Hrs local time on 31st May,

Deputy Director, Supply Chain Management Kenya National Highways Authority,

Barabara Plaza, Block C, 2nd Floor, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), off airport South Road, along Mazao Road,

P.O. Box 49712 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya

11. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below on 31st May, 2022 at 1100hrs Local time. Kenya National Highways Authority, Barabara Plaza, Block C, 2nd Floor Boardroom, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), off airport South Road, along Mazao
12. Further information may be obtained from the address below:

Attention:                                        Director, Highway Planning and Design

Street Address:                             Kenya National Highways Authority

Barabara Plaza Block A, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), off airport South Road, along Mazao Road

Floor/Room Number: Block A, Third Floor City: NAIROBI, KENYA

Telephone:                                       +254-20-4954116

Email addresses:                           (1) dhpd@kenha.co.ke (2) procurement@kenha.co.ke

NOTE: Interested Bidders are required to continually check the Kenya National Highways Authority website: www.kenha.co.ke for any additional information or clarifications that may arise before submission date.

Deputy Director (Supply Chain Management) FOR: DIRECTOR GENERAL