Revised_Landscaping_services_solicitiation_Questions__Answers.docx

Landscaping services solicitation SKE50017R0005 questions from contractors

The following are the written questions that were received on Jan 6th, after the pre-proposal conference which was held on Jan 4th, 2017.

1). Question 1 Could we submit our proposal electronically via email? If yes, please let us know the email ID.

Answer for question 1:

All bids must be submitted in hard copy. You may use a courier company to send your bid to reach us by January 17th, 2017.

2). Question 2 Where can I find the List of Items, Schedule of Requirements, Scope of Work, Terms of Reference, Bill of Materials required?

Answer for question 2 See Section B and Section C of the solicitation.

3). Question 3 Soft Copy of the Tender Document through email.

Answer for question 3.

Kindly download from the following websites: FBO https://www.fbo.gov or US Embassy Nairobi Website: https://ke.usembassy.gov/embassy/requests-for-proposals/

4). Question 4.

Names of countries that will be eligible to participate in this tender.

Answer for question 4.

It’s an open solicitation to all interested companies.

5). Question 5.

Information about the Tendering Procedure and Guidelines Answer for question 5 See Section L and M.

6). Question 6.

Estimated Budget for this Purchase

Answer for question 6 Please submit your proposal based on your calculations and what you think is reasonable.

7). Question 7.

Any Extension of Bidding Deadline.

Answer for question 7 Closing date remains January 17th, 10.00am 2017.

8). Question 8.

Any Addendum or Pre Bid meeting Minutes?

Answer for question 8 They will be posted in FBO https://www.fbo.gov January 11th, 2017.

9). Question 9.

We are a foreign company who intend to bid for this solicitation along with a local Kenyan company as teaming partner. Are foreign companies allowed to bid for this solicitation? If yes, can we submit our prices in USD and be paid in USD?

Answer for question 9 It’s an open solicitation to all interested companies, just as long as you have all the required licenses and permits to operate in Kenya. Reference section B.4.2 concerning currency.

10). Question 10.

Who is the current incumbent contract awardee and what was the value of the last awarded contract?

Answer for question 9 The current contract is The Really Useful Limited. The value of the contract is US$1,238,533.00.