GEOTHERMAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED TENDER JULY 2022  

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) TO CARRY OUT DETAILED FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A GEOTHERMAL 
HEATED SWIMMING POOL AND SPA-COMPLEX PLUS OTHER ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCUTRE AT THE MENENGAI 
GEOTHERMAL FIELD, NAKURU-KENYA. 

1. BACKGROUND
Geothermal Development Company Limited (GDC) is a 100% State-owned Corporation established as a Special Purpose
Vehicle (SPV) to fast-rack development of geothermal resources in Kenya. GDC has operations in Menengai and Baringo-Silali
geothermal fields.
One of GDC’s mandates is to promote alternative uses of geothermal energy, commonly referred to as ‘Direct-Uses’. To actualize
this, GDC, intends to establish a “Geothermal Spa Complex” at Menengai geothermal field, in Nakuru -Kenya.
GDC therefore invites Expression of Interest (EoI) from potential firms and/or consortiums to express interest in undertaking
“A detailed Feasibility Study for Establishment of a Geothermal Heated Swimming Pool and Spa Complex plus other associated
infrastructure in Menengai geothermal field, Nakuru-Kenya”
2. OBJECTIVE
Geothermal energy can be utilized for a different range of applications ranging from industrial, agricultural, tourism, leisure
and domestic. Geothermal-heated pools and spas have been used in many parts of the world for leisure, recreation, wellness,
eco-tourist attraction and hence a revenue stream to the investor,. It is for this reason that GDC has considered setting up a
Spa-Complex and hence seeks to engage services of experienced firms/consortiums to undertake a detailed feasibility for such
an establishment.
3. SCOPE OF WORK
Interested firms/consortium are invited to express their interest in undertaking the detailed feasibility study for the Spa-Complex
in Menengai geothermal field, Nakuru-Kenya”. Detailed description of the tasks and requirements is attached to this request for
EOI”
4. ELIGIBILITY
Evaluation of the eligible Firms/Consortium to be engaged for undertaking “A detailed Feasibility Study for Establishment of
a Geothermal Heated Swimming Pool and Spa-Complex plus other associated infrastructure in Menengai geothermal field,
Nakuru-Kenya” will be based on provision and verification of the following as contained in the evaluation criteria in the Detailed
Description of the EOI to be downloaded from GDC website www.gdc.co.ke or from PPIP Portal http://tenders.go.ke free of
charge or at no cost :
5. CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING POTENTIAL INVESTORS
Evaluation criteria is as stated in the Detailed Description of the EOI to be downloaded from GDC website www.gdc.co.ke or
from PPIP Portal http://tenders.go.ke free of charge or at no cost.
6. SITE VISIT
Site visit is not mandatory at this stage but interested firms who wish to visit the site can do so at their own costs and with prior
arrangement with the undersigned on or before seven (7) days to the tender closing date.
7. CLARIFICATIONS
Any form of clarifications can be sent to GDC at least seven (7) days before the closing date of the expression of interest and
must be sent in writing by paper or electronic mail to:
The Manager, Supply Chain
Geothermal Development Company,
Head office: Kawi House, South C Bellevue- off Mombasa Road
P.O Box, 100746-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Pilot line: +254 719 037000; 020 2427516
Email address: dkyaka@gdc.co.ke; procurement@gdc.co.ke
and copied to: mailto:mmburu@gdc.co.ke and cofwona@gdc.co.ke
Any updates on this EOI will be posted on GDC website, www.gdc.co.ke or http://tenders.go.ke free of charge.
8. EOI SUBMISSION
Submission of the expression of interest made in English must be received in a plain sealed envelope and delivered or registered
to:
Managing Director & CEO,
Geothermal Development Company Ltd (GDC)
GDC Kawi House, South C
P.O Box 100746 – 00101,
Nairobi-Kenya,

Information on the outer envelope shall be clearly marked “GDC/DU/EOI/001 /2022-2023”- “EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
TO CARRY OUT A DETAILED FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A GEOTHERMAL HEATED SWIMMING POOL
AND SPA-COMPLEX IN MENENGAI GEOTHERMAL FIELD, NAKURU-KENYA.” To submit one original and One (1) copy of the EOI
clearly marked with the reference number and description on top of the envelope and deposited in the tender box situated at GDC
Kawi House Ground Floor on or before Thursday 18th August 2022 at 14.00 Hours East Africa Time. The EOI will be opened on
the same day in public at:
Kawi House, South C Bellevue, Off Mombasa Road, Red Cross Road,
Floor/Room number: GDC Kawi House Ground Floor
City: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Date: Thursday 18th August 2022
Time: 14.00 Hours East Africa Time
Bidders are advised to be checking the websites from time to time before submission date for any uploaded information through
clarification/addendum. Only individuals shortlisted under this procedure shall be invited to submit their Technical and Financial
proposals under the Request for Proposals (RFP). GDC adheres to high standards of integrity in its business operations and does not
entertain any unethical or corrupt practices.
Late applications will not be accepted.

 

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