1.0 COMPANY PROFILE
Kenya Electricity Generating Company Limited
(“KenGen”) is the leading power generating company in Kenya with an installed
capacity of 1252MW equivalent to about 72% of the national capacity. KenGen
utilizes various primary sources of energy to generate electricity ranging from
hydro, geothermal, thermal and wind. Hydro is the leading source, with an
installed capacity of 819.9MW (65%), Geothermal 170.3MW (13.6%), Thermal
256.2MW (20.5%) and Wind 5.1MW (0.4%). KenGen plans to increase its installed
capacity to 3000MW by 2018. KenGen is the largest geothermal power producer in
Africa. Most of the capacity expansion will come from geothermal.
KenGen
wishes to undertake a feasibility study to evaluate the technical, financial
and economic feasibility of setting up Industrial Parks at selected sites in
Naivasha, Nakuru County. Some of the
sites may incorporate Export Processing Zones (EPZs). KenGen therefore intends
to engage a single consultancy firm/consortium to undertake the task.
2.0 SCOPE OF
SERVICES
The consulting
firm/consortium shall:
a)
Undertake a baseline survey, data
review and assessment - review of EPZ policy, legislation and developments,
Special Economic Zone (SEZ) policy and legislation as well as economic
conditions relevant to investing in the said industrial parks in Kenya in
general and in the Naivasha area in particular (Situation analysis).
b)
Undertake Site investigations and
profile the climatic, soils and topographical conditions of the selected
region, infrastructural gaps and linkages, population and settlement, economic
activity, environmental considerations and suitability for industrial park
establishment.
c)
Develop a concept for prospective
economic activities suited to the location and desirable for development of the
region.
d)
Identify prospective investors by
broad industrial sector classification and where possible by name, including
identifying their requirements
e)
Based on input from prospective investors and other
factors, establish projected demand for land, buildings, amenities and
facilities, and for utilities within the respective industrial park sites,
where possible indicating the proposed sector specialization for a particular
industrial park site and a customer value proposition pack for that industrial
park, based on its endowments and
proposing (competitive) pricing for land, buildings, amenities, facilities and
utilities in the industrial parks as well as available policy incentives.
f)
Develop a Conceptual plan for site
development to include, among others:
•
Formulation of planning objectives
giving due consideration to how: o to maximize positive integration with the
local economy; o to structure and create special compelling advantages for
attracting investors;
o
to incorporate design features that
ensure ease of entry, evacuation, import/export and that
eligible EPZ and industrial activities
can occur in the most conducive circumstances
•
Specification of land area and land
use requirements for factory buildings and administration offices,
infrastructure facilities, storage and warehousing, parking etc. and phased development of facilities to meet
projected demand.
•
Estimate the type and size of built
up area of various types and their costs as well as the cost of construction of
all related infrastructure and amenities.
•
General identification of possible
environmental issues and measures to be taken on board in addressing these
issues
•
Specification of option models for
design and development stages, including phasing, scope and scale for phases
with differing levels of private sector participation.
•
Provide both economic and financial
analyses as well as funding requirements and sources: o Economic analysis –
estimate economic costs and benefits for the project in terms of rates of
return on investment and net present value, with sensitivity analysis for at
least 3 key variables
o
Financial analysis – estimate
financial costs and benefits and evaluate financial viability using net present
value and internal rates of return in constant prices with sensitivity analysis
for at least 3 key variables
g)
Impact sensitivity analysis- indicate
how this intervention will act to minimize negative impacts or maximize
positive impacts among the surrounding communities.
Identified areas of focus: - This will be a
single contract covering all 5 identified, noncontiguous sites in Naivasha
area.
3.0 EVALUATION
CRITERIA
3.1 Team skills and competencies
The bidding firms/consortia should have and submit names of a consulting team comprising of at least 3 members, being
a lead consultant and 2 team members serving as A) economist/business analyst
and B) technical expert in urban planning, engineering and architecture.
Required Academic Qualifications
and Work experience of consultants:
Lead
Consultant: The lead consultant must have a Masters, or its equivalent, in the
following areas, Development Economics or Strategic Management, Project
Management, or Economics with project management background and must have at
least 10 years post qualification experience.
Knowledge of marketing and financial analytical skills required.
Other team members: The
other team members should have a minimum of a
Bachelors degree in relevant
disciplines (Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Project Management)
and (Urban Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering or Building Economics)
plus a Bachelors degree in relevant area of study (Commerce, Business Administration,
Finance, Economics, Project Management, Management) and (Urban Planning,
Architecture, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or Building
Economics) as well as 5 years post qualification experience.
3.2
Qualification and Experience of the firm
The consulting firm or consortium shall
exhibit the required experience in conducting similar/relevant work that must
comprise, but is not limited to, the following: i. Research and analysis
techniques; ii. Preparation of similar feasibility studies in the past;
iii. Specific proven knowledge of designing and developing an EPZ or an
industrial park
iv.
Specific knowledge of and experience
in relevant industrial sectors
The consulting
firm/consortium shall identify at least three similar projects successfully
completed and provide references for each project.
4.0 DOCUMENTS TO
BE SUBMITTED
Format for submission of Proposals: Applicants must submit the
following information:
a) Documents detailing that the party (ies) fulfils the minimum
requirements in 3.1 and 3.2 above;
b) Evidence of registration
c) List of feasibility studies in Projects of similar nature,
including a brief description of the project in the last 6 .years.
d) List of feasibility studies in the Energy/Power Sector, including
a brief description of the project in the last 6 years .
e) At least one similar
Projects that have been successful developed, including a brief description of
the project
f)
Where the Applicant is a consortium,
a list of the proposed members of the consortium and the proposed Leader of the
consortium, including a consortium agreement or a memorandum of understanding
5.0 CLARIFICATIONS
The interested parties may request for
clarifications on this Expression of Interest upto five (5) days before the EoI
submission date. Any request for clarification must be sent in writing by paper
mail, facsimile, or electronic mail to:
Regulatory and Corporate Affairs
Director
Kenya Electricity Generating
Company Limited,
Stima Plaza III, Kolobot Road,
Parklands, P.O. Box 47936 – 00100,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Tel: +254-20-3666427/+254 – 20 - 3666421
Email: sngure@kengen.co.ke
CC pkimemia@kengen.co.ke; hithiami@kengen.co.ke;
tenders@kengen.co.ke
6.0 EOI SUBMISSION
The
EoI (1 Original and 3 copies) and a soft
copy in read only CD copy should be submitted in a sealed envelope by 1400
hours (Kenya time) on 4th November, 2014 10.00 a.m.to the following
address:
Interested and qualified firms may
obtain further information from the office of the:
Company Secretary & Legal Affairs
Director
Kenya Electricity Generating Company Limited
7th Floor, Stima Plaza Phase III
Kolobot Road, Parklands P.O Box 47936 – 00100
NAIROBI, KENYA
Information of the
outer envelope should be marked: “CONFIDENTIAL, EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
FOR THE PROVISION OF CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO UNDERTAKE FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF KENGEN INDUSTRIAL PARKS IN NAIVASHA: KGN-REG-07-2014”
Tenders will be opened on 4th November 2014 10.30 a.m. in
the presence of the candidates’ representatives who choose to attend at Stima
Plaza III, Executive
Committee Room, 7th Floor
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