Response_to_Questions.docx

Dear prospective Contractors, Kindly see our response below next to the question in response to the questions asked.

1. Mobile Phones:

Please specify model range of the various phones (Samsung, Nokia, Motorola) that you consider basic – We feel that this will go a long way to level the playing field for all Vendors and shall then give a quote for specific models that are in the category. Any cellphone that is available and can be replaced or repaired in the local market.

1. BlackBerry Devices:

The solicitation document refers to the BB 9700 as Bold II, where as the BB9780 is the Bold II – Please clarify whether if you meant 9780 and provide other optional models that fall under the approved devices.

1. Tax:

In the interest of comparing like for like – Please confirm if the prices/rates should be quoted Inclusive or Exclusive of applicable tax (VAT & Excise).

Exclusive of VAT. You will receive a blanket exemption certificate. That includes any other additional lines.

1. Calls within Kenya: 4.A Calls within the mission “mobile” Group – (Fixed Monthly rate with Unlimited Minutes):

Our feeling is that the unit of measure should not be on a per minute basis, but “Per line”. The description refers to a fixed charge for unlimited number of minutes, if a user makes 100 minutes of calls in a month, the charge is the same as one who makes 200 minutes. Our requirement is per minute. Kindly quote per minute.

1. Shall not Exceed Amounts:

Please clarify the relevance of the above. Does it signify the budget line for the various categories? If so, What is the estimated number of minutes.

The second line Asks What the proposed ……..% discount off commercial rate. Should we assume you know the commercial rates for these calls or should this be indicated? Provide the commercial rates plus the discount.

1. Please state what the heading for point 6 on the Price Matrix:

This is blank on the price matrix for both Base and Option Year. Should we assume it is “International Roaming – Incoming Calls”. Yes.

1. International Call & Roaming Destinations:

Do we assume the Top travel destinations and highlight the same on the document? Please consider highlighting your priority destinations in the following regions or

1. East Africa – Is this traditional East Africa i.e. Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania Or Includes the new entrants? (i.e. political Vs Geographical East Africa)

1. West Africa

1. North Africa

1. Europe No one destination will be highlighted quote all.