DAI Project Office Design and Construction Oversight Services Expression of Interest

Project Office Design and Construction Oversight Services

Expression of Interest: EOI-NAI-0001
  

The East Africa Trade and Investment Hub (TIH), implemented by Development Alternatives Inc.(DAI),  invites Expressions of Interest from qualified design firms to supply and deliver the services below. 

Please note that the successful offeror will not be eligible to bid on the follow-on construction services.

Services required:

• Based on technical design inputs provided by TIH, and site visits to proposed office location, develop complete technical designs, including specifications, engineering drawings, and bill of quantities for office construction. These designs will be used by TIH for tendering construction firms in Nairobi.
• Identify any permitting requirements and provide permitting reviews and assistance.
• Provide engineering cost estimates, including priced Bill of Quantities, for construction activities.
• Ensure construction complies with host country environmental regulations and include any environmental mitigation measures in the design.
• Monitor construction progress and, in coordination with TIH technical representatives, provide technical oversight of the construction work, routine inspection, and quality control assurances.
• Coordinate and lead the technical portions of the construction pre-bidders conference prior to the construction tender.
• Participate in the bid evaluation committee meetings.
• Supervise the construction subcontractor, certifying measurements, deliverables, reviewing Change Order Requests, interpreting the subcontract appendices, rejecting or accepting materials used, review of all deliverables under the subcontract, and other duties as may be assigned.

Bidders are required to attach the following documents to their proposal:-

• Brief company profile, including history and qualifications of key personnel – no more than 5 pages.
• At least 3 past and/or current client references from within the past 3 years. The successful bidder will have significant demonstrated experience in architectural design, engineering, and construction oversight.
• Attach a copy of the firm’s legal registration to operate in Kenya.
• A commitment in writing to refund VAT paid, once approved DA1 forms have been delivered to the vendor.

Interested vendors should submit their proposals via email to ProcurementTIHINBOX@dai.com by 5 pm local time 26 September 2014. 

Only vendors who will send their information by the deadline will be eligible to bid on these services. 

Please indicate the EOI number EOI-NAI-0001 in the subject line of your email.