The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has assured that a sh.8.4 billion tender for the establishment of the Nairobi Intelligent Transport System (ITS) and junction improvement project, Phase 1 will be conducted through fair and competitive bidding.
KURA Director General Eng. Silas Kinoti will be celebrated for a legacy that would see Nairobi City ranked among the top cities in the world privileged with intelligent transportation systems (ITS).
An intelligent transportation system (ITS) is an advanced application that aims to provide innovative services relating to different modes of transport and traffic management.
The system enables users to be better informed and makes safer, more coordinated, and smarter use of transport networks.
Some of these technologies include calling for emergency services when an accident occurs and using cameras to enforce traffic laws or signs that mark speed limit changes depending on conditions.
The multi-billion shillings funding from the Korean Exim Bank will be used to construct and equip the Traffic Management Center (TMC) building at the former Cabanas facility and install ITS field equipment which includes a traffic signal, signal controller, intersection surveillance camera, and vehicle enforcement system and communication network as well as transfer skills.
The process is set to close on August 29 and will also see the expansion and modification of the existing junctions in Nairobi including Moi Avenue/Kenyatta Avenue, Koinange/Kenyatta Avenue, Mbagathi Way/ Langata Road and Limuru Road/Muthaiga Road just to mention a few.
Recently KURA Director General Kinoti made a successful benchmarking trip to Bucheon City in South Korea.
Bucheon is also known as a high-tech city that has smart transportation systems and is implementing people-centered smart cities.
Below is the full detail regarding the tender
KENYA URBAN ROADS AUTHORITY TENDER MAY 2023
OPEN INTERNATIONAL TENDER
NAIROBI INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEM (ITS) ESTABLISHMENT AND JUNCTIONS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT [PHASE I]
PROJECT No.: KEN-6
TENDER No.: KURA/DEV/HQ/438/2022-2023
- The government of the Republic of Kenya has received a Loan from
the Export-Import Bank of Korea from the resources of the Economic
Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) of the Republic of Korea in
the amount of USD 61 Million (Sixty-One Million US Dollars) toward
the cost of the Nairobi ITS Establishment and Junctions Improvement
Project [Phase I] and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of
this loan to payments under the contract for Design and Build for the
Nairobi ITS Establishment and Junctions Improvement Project
[Phase I].
2. The terms and conditions of the Contract and payment by the Bank,
therefore, shall be subject in all aspects to the terms and conditions
of the Loan Agreement, including the Guidelines for the procurement
under the EDCF Loan (the guidelines). Except as the Bank may specifically
otherwise agree, no party other than the Borrower shall derive
any rights from the Loan Agreement or have any claims on the Loan
Proceeds.
3. The Project Executing Agency, Kenya Urban Roads Authority (“KURA”
or the “Employer”) now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for
the implementation of the project as described the below:
a) Implement the detailed design and construction of civil works
for Rehabilitation and Improvement of 25 junctions/intersections
to meet the adequate capacity for traffic demand;
b) Complete the detailed design of the Traffic Management Center
(TMC) building and implementing the construction works with fixtures,
furniture, equipment, and other facilities to operate the TMC
building;
c) Supply and install hardware and software to house the ITS
equipment and operate the new traffic management system at
the TMC building;
d) Install ITS field equipment including traffic signal, signal controller,
Intersection Surveillance Camera and Vehicle Enforcement
System (“VES”) in 25 junctions, 6 Vehicle Detection System
(“VDS”), 1 Variable Message Sign (“VMS”), a surveillance system
comprising 20 Closed-Circuit TV (“CCTV”) cameras and communication
network; and
e) Training and skill transfer.
f) Dispatch of Experts for post-project O&M support during
warranty period.
The design and build works shall be completed within the period of 30
months from the Commencement Date. Also, after the completion, the
The contractor shall dispatch experts for 2 years to support and assist the
Employer’s sustainable O&M.
4. Bidding will be conducted through Competitive Bidding (CB) procedures
specified in the Guideline for Procurement under EDCF Loans,
and is open to all eligible bidders that meet the following minimum
qualification criteria:
i) The bidder and all other parties constituting the bidder shall
have the nationality of Korea;
ii) Minimum cash flow of USD 5 Million (Incase of JV, one partner
shall meet at least 40% of the requirement)
iii) Minimum Average Annual Construction Turnover of USD 60 million
calculated as total certified payments received for successfully
completed contracts, within the last three (3) years from
the deadline for submission. (In the case of JVA, one partner shall
meet at least 40% of the requirement);
iv) General ITS & Construction Experience in SI (System Integration)
/ NI (Network Integration) project and Construction of the building
and road projects for at least the last ten (10) consecutive years
from the bid issuing date. (In the case of JVA, conditions shall be met
by the combination of all partners);
v) Specific ITS, Construction of Road, and Building Project Experience
as follows;
– Participation as contractor, or subcontractor, in at least three (3)
[at least one (1) overseas outside Korea] Asphalt Concrete or
Rigid Pavement Road projects within the last ten (10) years from
the bid issuing date, each with a value of at least US$ Twenty
Four million (USD 24,000,000.00) which are successfully completed.
– Participation as contractor, or subcontractor in at least one (1)
construction contract of IDC building (minimum GFA 7,000 m2),
or Administration buildings having Server Room (minimum floor
area 75 m2) or Control Room (minimum floor area 200 m2) that
has been successfully completed within the last ten (10) years
from the bid issuing date.
– Participation as contractor, or subcontractor in at least one(1) SI/
NI project within the last ten(10) years from the bid issuing date,
with a value of at least US$ Ten million (USD 10,000,000.00)
which are successfully completed and that are similar to the proposed
works.
– Participation as contractor, or subcontractor in at three (3) ITS
projects which included systems or facilities as parts of the
scope of works in the project within the last ten (10) years from
the bid issuing date, each with a value of at least US$ One million
(USD 1,000,000.00) which is successfully completed and
that is similar to the proposed works.
The ITS project shall include, as the scope of work, ITS (Intelligent Transport
System), UTIS (Urban Traffic Information System), Transportation part
of U-city (Ubiquitous-city), or Transportation part of Smart city. And the
project shall include warranty services as part of the scope of work of the
project.
vi) Design Experience as follows;
– Participation as contractor, or subcontractor in at least one (1)
design contract of a construction project with a value of at least
US$ One million (USD 1,000,000.00) [highway or road project
comprised of flexible pavement, rigid pavement or rehabilitation
road project], that have been successfully completed within the
last ten (10) years from the bid issuing date.
– Participation as contractor, or subcontractor in at least one (1)
design contract of IDC building (minimum GFA 7,000 m2), or an
administration buildings having a server room (minimum floor
area 75m2) or a control room (minimum floor area 200m2) that
has been successfully completed within the last ten (10) years
from the bid issuing date.
5. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from
Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) and inspect the bidding
documents at the address below from 09:00 to 16:00 hours.
Director General
Kenya Urban Roads Authority,
P. O. Box 41727 – 00100,
4th Floor, North Wing, Block D, Barabara Plaza,
Mazao Road, Off Airport South Road
Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone: +254 20 8013844
6. A complete set of bidding documents may be purchased by any
interested Bidders in the submission of a written application to the
address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Kenya
Shillings 50,000.00. The method of payment will be cash, bank
a certified cheque or telegraphic transfer to Kenya Urban Roads
Authority’s Bank Account:
Account Name: Kenya Urban Roads Authority
Account Number: 1130723704
Bank Name: Kenya Commercial Bank
Branch Name: Moi Avenue, Nairobi
Branch Code: 01100
Swift Code: KCBLKENX
Narration: Name of Bidder
Upon written request by a bidder and after payment of the non-refundable
fee, bid documents will be sent by registered airmail, but under no
circumstances shall the Kenya Urban Roads Authority be held responsible
for late delivery or loss of the documents so mailed.
7. A mandatory Pre-Bid meeting shall take place at the following date,
time and place:
Date: 04th July 2023, Time: 10:00 AM Nairobi Time.
Place: Kenya Urban Roads Authority Board Room, 4th
Floor, North Wing, Block D, Barabara Plaza, Mazao
Road, Off Airport South Road, Jomo Kenyatta International
Airport, Nairobi, Kenya.
A mandatory site visit conducted by the Employer will be organized after
the Pre-Bid meeting at the road junctions/intersections and the TMC
Building site.
8. Submitted Bids must be delivered by hand or by registered mail to
the address below on or before 29th August 2023 at 11:00 AM
Nairobi Time. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security of USD
1.5 million (US Dollars. Late bids shall be rejected.
9. Bidders shall submit one (1) original and four (4) copies in plain
sealed envelopes with the Tender Name and Tender Number clearly
marked and bearing no indication of the bidder’s name on the envelope
to the address below:
The Director General,
Kenya Urban Roads Authority,
P.O. Box 41727- 00100,
Ground Floor, East Wing, Block D, Barabara Plaza,
Mazao Road, Off Airport South Road,
Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone: +254 20 8013844
10. Submitted Bids will be opened in the presence of the Bidder
representatives who choose to attend at the address below on
29th August 2023 at 11:00 AM:
Board Room,
Kenya Urban Roads Authority,
4th Floor, North Wing, Block D, Barabara Plaza,
Mazao Road, Off Airport South Road,
Nairobi, Kenya
11. The Kenya Urban Roads Authority will not be responsible for any
costs or expenses incurred by Bidders in connection with the preparation
or delivery of Bids.
Any Form of Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
