KENGEN TENDER FEBRUARY 2024 

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR UPSCALING OF GEOTHERMAL SPA
(OPEN INTERNATIONAL) 

KGN-COMM-002-2024

1.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) is a key player in
the power generation sector in Kenya and is 70% government-owned.
KenGen stands as the leading electricity producer in the country, responsible
for approximately 80% of the nation’s power supply. Boasting a total
installed capacity of 1904 MW, KenGen operates power plants across various
regions in Kenya, utilizing an array of primary energy sources including
hydro, geothermal, thermal, and wind power.
Through power plant-specific Power Purchase Agreements with Kenya
Power and Lighting Company Limited (KPLC), KenGen efficiently sells
electricity generated from its diverse power plants. Notably, in 2013,
KenGen introduced a Geothermal Spa, capitalizing on the utilization of
hot water from geothermal wells. The Olkaria Geothermal Spa serves as
a unique showcase of direct geothermal energy application and aims to
evolve into a premier hospitality and tourist destination, offering an exclusive
range of services and products. KenGen also aims for the Geothermal
Spa to achieve self-sustainability in its operations.
2. Objectives.
In order to transform the Geothermal Spa into a self-sustaining premier
relaxation destination, the company is looking to partner with a qualified
firm to enhance the spa’s offerings and elevate it to a top-tier hospitality
and tourist destination.
3. Scope of Services
The consultancy’s scope of work and services will encompass, but not be
restricted to, the following:
1. Conducting a comprehensive survey of the current facility and its
operations within the Olkaria Geothermal area.
2. Creating a detailed list of services and products based on the
findings from the survey.
3. Performing financial analysis on the suggested services and products.
4. Formulating a thorough business plan for the facility, encompassing
a detailed marketing strategy.
5. Crafting a detailed business plan for additional services and products
to ensure optimal facility utilization and business growth.
4. Eligibility Criteria
Interested firms should provide specific information as indicated below:
1. Provide the requirements below;
· Name of firm and their role in all aspects of the consultancy
service
· Postal address
· Physical address
· Telephone number
· Email Address
· Authorized representatives’ names (s) and position(s)
2. Firms that bid jointly should submit consortium agreements
between the parties, with the roles of each party clearly defined.
(Not more than one consortium agreement of the same firms will
be accepted.)
3. Description of management/ organization structure, list of key staff
relevant to the assignment, and their Curriculum Vitae.
4. Be composed of relevant consultants with a mix of appropriate
expertise. The team members should have degrees from recognized
universities in areas of Finance, Business, Economics, Tourism, and
Engineering or related field and must have a minimum experience
of at least four years in the same or related consultancy.
5. Information regarding any current litigation involving the consulting
firm certified by a reputable law firm.
6. Bidders must provide their company profile with a Certificate of
Registration /Incorporation in the Country of domicile.
7. The bidder must provide Evidence of experience in hospitality industry
development. Attach at least three (3) references of similar
work done in the last five years.

Note: The expression of interest must accompany the consultant’s qualifications,
professional capabilities, and details of experience related
to the requested consultancy services. Such information may
include brochures, descriptions of similar assignments, experience
in similar conditions, and availability of appropriate skills among
staff with their most recent profiles showing their experience, qualifications,
capabilities, referees, and details of experience, especially
in their areas of expertise. This consultancy requires the services of
competent individuals with analytical competence and knowledge
about the hospitality industry.
5. REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATIONS
Interested individuals may request clarification on this qualification up to
Seven (7) days before the submission date. Any request for clarification
must be sent in writing by paper, mail, facsimile, or electronic mail to:
General Manager, Supply Chain Management,
Kenya Electricity Generating Company Limited,
Kolobot Road, Parklands, Stima Plaza,
P.O. BOX47936-00100 GPO Nairobi, Kenya.
Tel:254-711-036000
Email: tenders@kengen.co.ke, and copied to: dmuthike@kengen.
co.ke, rkibet@kengen.co.ke;
6. SUBMISSION OF THE EOI
Submission of the EOI documents made in English must be received in
plain sealed envelope- on or before 29th February, 2024 at 1000hrs
East African Time and addressed to:
General Manager-Supply Chain Management,
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC,
9th Floor, KenGen Pension Plaza II,
Kolobot Road, Parklands,
P.O. Box 47936-00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Information on the outer envelope should also include:
“KGN-COMM-002-2024- EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR
PROCUREMENT OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR UPSCALING
OF GEOTHERMAL SPA’ Do not open before 29th February, 2024 at
1000hrs East African Time.”
Bidders should submit one original and 2 (two) Copies of the EOI
The EOI documents should be dropped at the tender box located on
Ground Floor at KenGen, RBS building. Bids that cannot fit in the tender
box should be submitted to the General Manager, Supply Chain’s Office
located on the 9th Floor KenGen RBS Building on or before the submission
deadline. The EOI will be opened on the same day in public at 1030hrs
East African Time at KenGen RBS Building, 6th Floor in the presence of
bidders’ representatives who choose to attend.
The Expression of Interest can also be viewed and downloaded from our
website www.kengen.co.ke.
Bidders are advised to be checking the website from time to time up
to Seven (7) days before submission date for any uploaded information
through clarification/addendum.
Only firms pre-qualified under this procedure will be invited to submit
their Technical and Financial proposals under the Request for Proposals
(RFP).
KenGen reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications without
the obligation to assign any reason for the decision. Only individuals
pre-qualified under this procedure will issued with the Request for
Proposal (RFP) and be invited to submit their technical and financial proposal.
GENERAL MANAGER – SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

 

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