REPUBLIC OF KENYA

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT

:::REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST:::

INVITATION FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR CONSULTANCY STUDY OF ESTABLISHMENT OF A DUTY FREE PORT AT DONGO KUNDU AREA OF MOMBASA

The Vision 2030 which is Kenya’s new long term development blue-print has identified projects and programmes that will spur socio-economic growth. Under wholesale and retail trade the Vision will be realized, by among other things, establishing a duty free zone to create a business hub for the Eastern Africa region and to take advantage of Kenya’s geographical position. Now the Government of Kenya through the Ministry of Transport invited eligible Consulting Firm(s) for expression of interest of the above study.

The proposed study will include but not limited to: Carry out a full technical, economic and financial feasibility study on the viability for a Duty Free Port as Dongo Kundu; Advise on the appropriate regulatory and institutional framework to support the operations of a duty free port at Dongo Kundu; Propose at least three investment models, their costs and their financing options.

This prequalification is open to both Local and International Firms and will be adjudicated in accordance with the current Public Procurement Rules and Regulations. Interested Firms may form joint ventures or associate to enhance their chances.

Interested and eligible Firma/Consultants can send their applications enclosing the following evidence that they are qualified to perform the Consultancy services being required, such information should include:

 

• Brochures if any of their company profiles.
• List of clients the Firm has worked for on similar assignments
• Names and CVs for professional qualifications of key personnel to be actively involved in the study
• One original, two copies (clearly marked “ORIGINAL” or “COPY”) and a soft copy of the Duty Free Port application shall be submitted to the address shown below, or deposited in the Ministry of Transport Tender Box Located at the main Entrance of Transcom House, Ngong Road not later than 13th January 2009 at 10.00 Hours of East African time. The envelope shall be clearly marked “Application for expression of interest for the Dongo Kundu Duty Free Port Feasibility Study”.

 

The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Transport
P.O.Box 52692-00200
NAIROBI, KENYA
Tel: +254 20 2729200
Fax: +254 20 2726362

Applicants or their duly appointed representatives are allowed to witness the opening of the submitted Expression of Interest that will take place immediately after submission date and time at the Accounts Boardroom Located at the Ministry Headquarters, Transcom House Annex.

Only short listed firms will be contacted to submit proposals for the study.

The Government reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted without giving reasons for it’s decision thereof.

E. N. NYACHIO
FOR: PERMANENT SECRETARY