ICT Authority Consultancy Services for the Development of ICT Roadmaps for Counties

Expression of Interest for Consulting Services

“Consultancy Services for the Development of ICT Roadmaps for Counties”

Country: Kenya

Name of Project: Kenya Transparency & Communications Infrastructure Project (KTCIP)

Credit No. 5092-KE, 4284-KE and 5408-KE

This request for Expression of Interest follows the General Procurement Notice (GPN) for this project that appeared in the United Nations Development Business on 30th November 2007 and online on 2nd November, 2007.

The GOVERNMENT OF KENYA has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of the Transparency & Communications Infrastructure Project (TCIP) Credit No. 5092-KE, 4284-KE and 5408-KE; Project ID No. P149019. TCIP will be implemented by the ICT Authority under the Ministry of ICT.

Background: The promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on August 2010 paved way for County Governance as stipulated under Chapter Eleven (Cap 11) of CoK 2010. In 2013, the government decentralized its functions and governance to the county government as enacted in the Constitution. 

As a result 47 county governments were elected with the mandate of delivering services at the grassroots. Each of these Counties formed the County Governments comprising of the County Assemblies and County Executives with State powers of legislature – law making and Executive – Implementing the Laws and Policies respectively.

In addition to the decentralization of power, County governments are tasked with service provision at the grassroots. Most of the Counties are working on a clean slate and are in need of fast, efficient, accountable and affordable ways to deliver their mandate.

To achieve improved delivery services to citizens and overall efficiency, the project working closely with respective Counties is seeking the services of a consulting firm to provide project advisory services for the development of County ICT Roadmaps.

Assignment

The aim of the consultancy is to draft a comprehensive ICT road map for each County in Kenya. 

The ICT road map will enable a county to:

• Use ICT to enable efficient and cost-effective County operations;
• Provide their County residents with the best and most cost-effective ICT-enabled services and resources; and,
• Ensure that County ICT investment is consistent with global best practice, produces maximum value, integrated with the National Government and neighboring County ICT infrastructure and systems, and is consistent with the philosophy of shared ICT services.

Note:

• The Counties will be clustered as per table below.
• Bidder must bid for ALL items in a Group.
• Bidder must provide teams for each individual Lot.

Group A

• Lot 1: Nyamira, Kisii, Migori, Homa Bay, Nandi
• Lot 2: Kakamega, Busia, Bungoma, Vihiga, Siaya, Kisumu
• Lot 3: Turkana, West Pokot, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzoia
• Lot 4: Meru, Tharaka-Nithi, Embu, Kitui, Machakos, Makueni

Group B

• Lot 5: Nyeri, Kiambu, Murang’a, Kirinyaga, Laikipia, Samburu
• Lot 6: Narok, Bomet, Kericho, Nakuru, Nyandarua, Kajiado
• Lot 7: Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit, Isiolo
• Lot 8: Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Tana River, Lamu, Taita-Taveta

Interested firms/ consulting firms should provide evidence of the following:

• Description of similar assignments;
• Information showing experience in implementation of similar projects [conditions\ environments];
• Information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (availability of appropriate skills among staff).

Firms/ Consultants/ Companies may associate with others to enhance qualifications.

Following the Expression of Interest, Kenya ICT Board will issue Request for Proposal (RFP) to the short listed firms/consulting firms. 

The Firms/ Consultants/ Companies will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (Published May 2004, revised October 1, 2006 & May 1, 2010).

Interested Firms/ Consultants/ Companies may obtain further information via the email address provided (procurement@ict.go.ke) or at the address below between 8.00 a.m. – 1.00 P.M. and 2.00 P.M – 5.00 P.M East African Time.

Expression of Interest must be delivered to the address below clearly marked “Consultancy Services for the Development of ICT Roadmaps for Counties”

Expressions of Interest must be delivered to the address below at or before July 16 2014 by 5.00pm East Africa time:

CEO ICT Authority
Kenya Transparency & Communications Infrastructure Project (KTCIP)
ICT Authority, Teleposta Towers, Kenyatta Avenue, 12th floor
P.O. Box 27150 – 00100, 

Nairobi

Tel: +254 2089061

and deposited in the ‘Tender box’ located on 12th Floor, Teleposta Towers, Kenyatta Avenue Entrance.

Applications by email should be sent to: procurement@ict.go.ke. 

This should be received on or before 5.00pm East African Time, July 16 2014.