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REPUBLIC OF KENYA KENYA ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION COMPANY LIMITED (KETRACO) 220KV RING AROUND NAIROBI METEROPOLITAN AREA CONTRACT KETRACO/PT/017/2011 CONSTRUCTION OF 400 KV DOUBLE CIRCUIT TRANSMISSION LINE ISINYA-SUSWA MINUTES OF CONTRACT CLARIFICATION MEETING January 2012

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REPUBLIC OF KENYA

KENYA ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION COMPANY LIMITED (KETRACO)

220KV RING AROUND NAIROBI METEROPOLITAN AREA

CONTRACT KETRACO/PT/017/2011

CONSTRUCTION OF 400 KV DOUBLE CIRCUIT TRANSMISSION LINE ISINYA-SUSWA

MINUTES OF CONTRACT CLARIFICATION MEETING

January 2012

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Subject: Minutes of Pre – Bid Meeting Date: Tuesday 24thJanuary 2012. Time: 10:00A.M Name of Project: 220kV Ring around Nairobi Metropolitan Area. Name of Contract: Construction of 400kV Double Circuit Transmission Line Isinya –

Suswa and Related Works. Contract Number: KETRACO/PT/017/2011 Venue: Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) offices,

2nd Floor, Capitol Hill Square, Chyulu Road, Upper Hill Nairobi, Kenya.

Attendees: 1. Dr. John Mativo Head of Technical Services KETRACO 2. Mr. Stanley Mutwiri Manager Electricity Expansion Programme KPLC 3. Mr. Anthony Musyoka Chief Engineer KPLC 4. Mr. David Marshall Chief OHL Engineer Parsons Brinckerhoff

Attendees of Bidding Companies:

Name Company/Firm Email Address

Aksha Sahara Jyoti Structures Ltd [email protected]

Alberto Gonzalez Iberdrola [email protected]

Bengt Rostlund

Eltelnetworks

[email protected] [email protected]

Bhupendra Singh Tata Projects Ltd. India [email protected]

Daniel Fernandez Isolux [email protected]

Dr Shailesh Patel Energy company of Africa [email protected]

Elmar Schumacher PES Inernational [email protected]

Gicheru Kimani

China Gezhouba (Group) Corp

[email protected] [email protected]

Gregory Amuyunzu Chase Bank Ltd [email protected]

Gufran Ahmad Adra Int’l Ltd [email protected]

Jamer Misley CTDEC [email protected]

Javier Lopez Isolux [email protected]

Jitendra M. Samant KEC Inernational Ltd [email protected]

John Mazi Master Structures Ltd [email protected]

John Peter KEC Inernational Ltd [email protected]

Joshua Githinji Field energy Co LTD [email protected]

Kurmora Jilo Master Structures Ltd [email protected]

Lamik Rotich Energya PTS [email protected]

Mohamed Kashour Energya PTS [email protected]

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Mohamed Taha Elsewedy T&D [email protected]

N. Ogatie Toubro and Larsen 0726946000

Nilesh Pimpalkar Cymimasa [email protected]

Ozdil Laban Ozdil [email protected]

Patxi Estrada Iberdrola [email protected]

Peter Murumba Hydrochina Huadong [email protected]

Pravin Dahale Cromton Greaves Ltd [email protected]

Ravishek Kumar Gammon India Ltd [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Richard Ngatia Powergen Technologies [email protected]

Rui Anacleto E.I.P [email protected]

S. K. Sanslua

Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd

[email protected] [email protected]

S. Sivasankaran

National Contracting Co. Ltd Saudi Arabia

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Sandeep Gurap KEC International Ltd [email protected]

Sandra Webale Hydra Industrial Services Ltd [email protected]

Simon Kihumba Sathya Prasad

Deepak Cables Deepak Cables

[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Solonion Kiarie Chase Bank (Kenya) [email protected]

Sudhir L Mahajan Larsen & Toubro [email protected]

Suhl Pan Shangai Electric [email protected]

Takalani Maphari Babcock Ntuthuko Powerlines [email protected]

Tu Wei Fanyi

China CAMCE Engineering co.Ltd

[email protected] [email protected]

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1. Purpose

The purpose of this meeting is to clarify any issues and to answer questions raised by the Bidders on the bid document KETRACO/PT/017/2011

2. General

John Mativo the Technical Services Manager welcomed the representatives of the bidding companies and expressed his thanks on behalf of KETRACO for attending the Pre-bid meeting. The Technical Services Manager introduced KETRACO’s and PB’s project team to the representatives of the bidding companies. Mr. Stanley Mutwiri explained to the potential bidders the importance of following the “Instructions to Bidders” as defined in the bid documents advising that from past experience failure to do so has resulted in large numbers of bidders being disqualified. Particular attention should be given tothe bid closing date, 09 March 2012, bid validity period which is 180 days, bidder and joint venture qualification requirements and bid bond requirements. Bid security shall be not less than 500,000 Euros, preferably issued by a recognized Kenyan Bank but as defined in the BDS. The bidders were also advised to observe the subcontractor limitations in that any one supplier or subcontractor will be limited to 30% of the total contract value. In addition following contract award any changes to the proposed Project Manager, Site Manager or named subcontractors would not be allowed.

Anthony Musyoka advised that it had been noted in the past that bidders had changed the General Conditions of Contract. This was not acceptable and would result in the bidder being disqualified. In addition, references made to past projects within the bidder qualification data would be checked with the referenced Clients. Any evidence of falsification of this data would result in the disqualification of the bidder and black listing for future bids. It was important that all attendees completed the attendance record and in particular that the contact e-mail address was legible and directed towards someone involved in the tender preparation. Mr. Dave Marshall briefly explained the scope of the project and advised that aerial photographs of the transmission line route were available for the attendees to view. The successful bidder would be provided with these photos and the LIDAR survey data following award of contract. At the end of the presentation bidders were invited to ask questions. Answers to the questions raised during the meeting and by e-mail before and shortly after the meeting can be found as an Appendix to these minutes. Following the conclusion of the pre-bid meeting at 11.30 hours local time arrangements were made to visit the site.

3. Site Visit

Following the pre-bid meeting a site visit was conducted between the future Isinya substation and the future Suswa substation. Interested companies traveled by car from KETEACO offices to Isinya and were then shown the transmission line route to

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Suswa. Attendees were given a provisional list of angle point coordinates which are also attached herewith as an appendix. The site visit was accompanied by KETRACO surveyor, Mr. Jillo Madras and Mr. David Marshall the PB project engineer. Addendums to the bidding documents as discussed during the meeting are also attached. These will also be posted on the KETRACO website.

4. Clarification on Taxes Post meeting note: KETRACO confirms that the project is financed by EIB and AFD and will seek exemption for import duties, import declaration forms (IDF) and VAT for materials, goods and services. Bidders should assume that this exemption will be obtained. The exemption does not include withholding tax and corporate tax. The contractor, supported by KETRACO, will be required to obtain an exemption from VAT.

Attachments: Addendum 1. Addenda to the bidding documents

Appendix 1. Bid Clarification Correspondence Appendix 2. List of companies given a CD of forms & schedules. Appendix 3. Angle tower coordinates

Signed for KETRACO Signed for PB (Consultant)

---------------------------------- ---------------------------------- Dr. John Mativo David Marshall Head of Technical Services Chief OHL Engineer

Date: 02 February 2012

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ADDENDUM 1

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The following addenda to the bid documents shall be noted: Section VI, Clause 1.34, third paragraph, first sentence shall be replaced with: “The vehicles shall be new, purchased locally inclusive of all local taxes and registered in the contractor’s name. Proposed vehicles shall be approved by the Engineer before purchase.” Section VI clause 1.34, fourth paragraph “On completion of the Contract the vehicles and all equipment shall become property of KETRACO” should be deleted. Vehicles will remain property of the contractor. Section III, Bid Data Sheet, the following shall be inserted: “ITB 12.1” “The choice of currencies shall be limited to Euros and Kenyan Shillings”

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APPENDIX 1 – BID CLARIFICATION CORRESPONDENCE

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ISINYA-SUSWA 400KV DOUBLE CIRCUIT TRANSMISSION LINE CLARIFICATION

Item No.

Item Query/Clarification issue Answer

Technical Information

1

Please furnish the following details : a. Suspension and Tension Insulator drawings

including hardware fittings. b. Spacer damper. c. OPGW parameters (i.e. diameter, Area, unit

weight, UTS, Young’s modulus & Co-efficient of linear expansion)

a. Typical drawings provided in bid document b. Not provided c. Not provided – OPGW requirements are

given in section VII part 4

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Section VII, Part 4, Cl. 2.4, pg. 3 of 25

As per Technical schedule, Section VII, Part 4, Cl. 2.4, pg. 3 of 25, “the Basic wind pressure (140km/h zone) is mentioned as 950N/sqm”. But, the wind pressure on projected area of conductors and earth wires is mentioned as 760N/sq.m and 912N/sq.m respectively which is less than the basic wind pressure of 950N/sq.m. Please confirm the wind pressure on Conductor and Earth wire.

Values given in tender are correct

3 Section VII, Part 4, Cl. 14.0, pg. 25 of 25

As per Technical schedule, Section VII, Part 4, Cl. 14.0, pg. 25 of 25, “Grade of steel for Mild steel given as S235”. Kindly confirm if we can use the Grade of steel for Mild steel as S275.

Confirmed

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Section VII, Part 4, Cl. 9.8, pg. 14 of 25

As per Technical schedule, Section VII, Part 4, Cl. 9.8, pg. 14 of 25, “Maximum ultimate stresses for Mild steel and High yield steel are given as 220N/sq.mm and 325N/sq.mm respectively, for checking tower designs not subjected to test (unless otherwise approved)”. But as per Schedule no.1, pg. 24 of 34, Item No. 16, Tower type tests are given for all type of towers (i.e. S, T10, T30, T60, T90 & TRM). Please confirm, the yield stress for Mild steel and High yield steel is 235N/sq.mm and 355N/sq.mm respectively.

Confirmed

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Appendix B, pg. 122 of 125

As per Technical specification, Appendix B, pg. 122 of 125, “Transverse component due to angle of line deviation for Suspension tower was mentioned as –“. But, the line deviation angle for the Suspension tower was given as (0-2 deg). Kindly confirm if the Suspension tower is to be designed for transverse component due to maximum line deviation angle of 2degrees.

Suspension tower shall be designed to for 2 degrees deviation.

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Appendix B, pg. 122 of 125

As per Technical specification, Appendix B, pg. 122 of 125, “Longitudinal loads for the Unbalanced loading condition are mentioned as Every day tension (EDT)”. Kindly confirm if the longitudinal loads for this condition are to be considered as Maximum design tension due to Minimum temperature with Full wind condition.

EDT condition is tension at everyday temperature in still air.

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Kindly furnish the following details as these details are not available in the specification.

a. Broken wire condition details for all type of towers (i.e. S, T10, T30, T60, T90 & TRM).

b. Jumper swing angles with corresponding live metal clearances.

Refer to Appendix B of Section VI - Technical specifications

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Section VII, Part 4, Cl. 12.0, pg. 17 of 25

As per Technical schedule, Section VII, Part 4, Cl. 12.0, pg. 17 of 25 & Tender drawings, “Tower body dimensions at bottom cross arm level was given as 2 x 2m”. We presume, these dimensions are mentioned as minimum requirement. Kindly confirm our understanding is correct.

Confirmed

9 Section VII, Part 4 schedules of technical information, page 3 of 25

We presume that the wind pressure for conductor, earth wire, insulator and towers are inclusive of gust and drag factor. Please confirm.

Confirmed

10 Section VI - Technical specification, Clause 1.6 (page 10 of 126) Part 4 Technical information, page 3 of 25

As per clause 1.6 (page 10 of 126) of technical specification, minimum ambient temperature is given as -1 deg C whereas part 4 schedules of technical information (page 3 of 25) minimum temperature of line and earth conductors are given as 1 deg C. Please clarify.

Specification is correct. -1 deg C is the minimum ambient temperature. 1 deg C is the minimum temperature of the line and earth conductors.

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11 Section VI 6.2 Please furnish the maximum and minimum permissible foundation depths

Not defined. Subject to contractors design.

12 Please provide the grade of blinding concrete Not specified, normal minimum C15.

13 Section VII, Part 4 - Schedule of Technical Information - Item 6.2.12 , Page 8 of 25.

Kindly confirm the Short Circuit Current Rating 496 KA²sec for OPGW is in order.

As specified

14 Section VI - Technical Specifications page 172 to 180

Towers design features are given. We would appreciate to receive Kenyan standard towers weights and drawings along with standard foundations drawings to compare them with our design. Is it possible to receive towers location coordinates?

We provide the tower outline drawings only. See appendix – typical drawings Provisional tower co-ordinates are included as an appendix to the minutes of meeting.

15 Vol – 1 of 2, Section VI, Clause 1.20 (Page 21 of 126)

The clause says that “measuring apparatus shall be approved by the engineer and if required shall be calibrated at the expenses of the contractor at an approved laboratory. We request the same to be as “measuring apparatus shall have valid calibration certificates of an approved laboratory”, or a clarification.

Valid calibration certificates acceptable

16 Vol -1 of 2, Section VI, Clause 1.29 (Page 27 of 126) Vol 1 of 2, Section VI, Clause 17 (Page 120 of 126)

Vol -1 of 2, Section VI, Clause 1.29 says that PLS CADD & PLS Tower software license has to be provided. And Vol 1 of 2, Section VI, Clause 17 - Training says “the use of PLS Tower or any similar tower design software and the use of PLS CADD or similar profiling software. Please clarify software requirements for tower design and profiling?

PLS CADD and PLS TOWER must be used as a first preference. If any other software packages are to be used they must be compatible with PLS software so that all submissions can be reviewed in PLS format. Similarly training to be provided using PLS software.

17 Section VI - Technical Specifications page 21, section 1.20

It is stated “Type tests may be omitted at the discretion of the Engineer if satisfactory evidence is given of such tests already made on identical equipment”. We understand any tests done on identical equipment would be acceptable to client and they will not be unreasonably withdrawn by client.

See item 18 below

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In this case, contractor will not have to type test the already type tested items. Could you please confirm our understanding?

18 Vol 1 of 2, Section VI, Clause 1.20 (page 21 of 126) & Section VI, Clause 15.5.3 (page 110 of 126)

In these sections it is mentioned that Type tests have to be conducted. We would like to know if we have the required valid Type Test reports for the mentioned materials and such Type Test reports are not older than 5 years, shall the same be accepted and the Type Testing disregarded.

Type tests on identical equipment less than 5 years old may be accepted at the discretion of the Engineer. Prices should be provided for tests listed in the Schedule of Prices.

19 Vol- 1 of 2, Section VI, clause 1.31 (page 29 of 126)

The clause says that the accommodation shall be made available “the accommodation shall be available as soon as possible after placing the contract and before commencement of works. We request the same to be as “the accommodation shall be available as soon as possible after placing the contract”, or a clarification. And the same be rented / leased. Because the successful bidder shall commence the works immediately after receiving the contract

The clause in the document remains correct; however suitable rented accommodation would be acceptable, subject to the approval of the Engineer.

20 Part 4 schedule of technical information. cl. 8.2.1.4

In our opinion a distance of 2900mm for “arcing distance” could be acceptable for 220kV voltage but may not be enough for a 400kv voltage

Values given in tender are correct

21 Part 4 schedule of technical information cl.

For a creepage distance of 16000mm, 40 mm/KV would be its corresponding isolating level, the maximum isolating level corresponds to 31mm/KV and in this case 12.400mm would be the utter distance.

Values given in tender are correct

Conditions of contract, forms and procedures.

22 Item 9.3 (iv) Is it required that the designer and tower manufacturer be from one party?

No

23 Section III - Bid Data Sheet page 3 Vol 2 - Section VII page 3

In Bid Data Sheet page 3 it is stated “The Bidder shall have completed with satisfactory performance in the last 15 years alone, or as a leading partner, the construction of at least six (6) transmission lines of 220kV or above of which three (3)

Yes, the 15 years stated is correct.

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shall be of 400kV or above and two (2) shall be outside of its country. The tower manufacturer shall have designed and supplied towers for at least five (5) projects at 220kV voltage level or above in the last ten (10) years.” In Volume 2 section VII page 3 letter “c” and in FORM 3 (page 9 in Section VII), bidder is requested to provide its experience on works of a similar nature within the past five years. We understand the 15 years stated in Bid Data Sheets prevails. Please confirm.

24 Section III - Bid data sheet page 3 The qualification requirement of the tower manufacturer calls for “The tower manufacturer shall have designed and supplied towers for at least five (5) projects at 220kV voltage level or above in the last ten (10) years”, which is very restrictive in nature. We request you to please amend the qualification requirement to “The tower manufacturer shall have supplied towers for at least five (5) projects at 220kV voltage level or above in the last ten (10) years”.

See 22&23 above

25 Section - IV - General Conditions of Contract, Cl. 14 - Taxes and Duties, Page 17 of 66

We understand from this clause that all Customs and Import Duties, Domestic Taxes like Sales Tax and Value Added Tax on Plant & Equipment are exempted. However, applicable VAT on Installation/Services at the prevailing rate needs to be included in the quoted price. Please confirm that our understanding is correct.

See minutes of meeting Item 4. Clause 14.1 relates to taxes and charges assessed on the Contractor, its Subcontractors of their employees by all municipal or national government authorities. These are taxes and charges which are not related to the project. Therefore they are

charged to the Contractor. Installation/Services directly related to the contract should be considered to be VAT exempt.

26 Vol 1 of 2, Section IV, Clause 14.1 & 14.2 (page 17 of 66)

Please clarify if all the taxes & duties of this contract are to be borne by the Employer or the Contractor. Because the clause 14.1 & 14.2 are contradictory. Please clarify the same.

See minutes of meeting, Item 4. Clause 14.1-See clarification to item 25 above. Should the Employer fail to obtain exemption for eligible material, goods and services, Clause 14.2 The Employer shall bear and promptly pay all customs and import duties for plant and Equipment

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specified in price schedule No.1 (Imported materials for the project)

27 Section VII - Forms and Procedures, Part 5 - Form of Contract Agreement, Article 2

As per this clause, payment of Foreign Currency portion shall be by direct Telegraphic Transfer. We request you to kindly consider payment of Foreign Currency Portion through Irrevocable Letter of Credit.

Not acceptable Since mode of payment is Direct disbursement and LC cannot be opened for any payments as the funds do not come thru’ the client’s A/c

28 Section VII - Forms and Procedures, Appendix 1 - Terms and Procedure of Payment

Kindly advise the Number of days for payment of 80% of total CIF amount upon submission of clean on board bill of lading.

Within 60 days upon certification/acceptance of the invoices by the Consultant and project team leader

29 Section VII Forms And Procedures, 1.2 Price Schedule

Please Provide the Soft Copy (Excel Format) for Price Schedule and Technical Data sheets.

These were made available at the pre-bid meeting and can also be found on the KETRACO website.

30 Confirm what percentage of project cost is to be financed from EIB and AFD loan.

Not disclosed

31 Section II - Instruction to Bidder page 3 section 1.3

It is stated “the bank may be led to suspend or terminate disbursements …” Could you please clarify under what circumstances this situation could take place?

This is a standard third party disclaimer statement. Clarification cannot be given as this is a Bank clarification. This is contained in the financing agreement as per the conditions set by the financier.

32 Section II - Instruction to Bidder page 10 section 11, General Conditions of Contract page 15, section 11.2 Technical Specifications page 9

In Instruction to Bidder page 10 section 11.1 it is stated “bidder shall quote on a single responsibility basis…” In General Conditions of Contract page 15, section 11.2 it is stated that “Unless indicated otherwise in the SCC, the Contract Price shall be a firm lump sum…” In Special Conditions of contracts Page 119 it is stated that Price is Adjustable. In Technical Specifications page 9 it is stated “Estimated quantities are for bid purposes only; final payment shall be made on the basis of quantities as finally erected and confirmed by measurement”. According to SCC and Technical Specs, we understand this is a unit price contract instead of a lump sum one. Could you please

This is a re-measured unit price contract

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confirm our understanding?

33 Section II - Instruction to Bidder page 11 section 11.4.a

It is stated “Plant and Equipment to be supplied from Abroad shall be quoted on CIP..” However in Price Schedules CIF prices are required. Could you please confirm which one prevail?

Correct wording in ITB 11.4a should be CIF not CIP.

34 Section II - Instruction to Bidder page 11 section 11.4.b and 11.4.d

It is stated “EXW … inclusive of all costs as well as duties and taxes..." Could you please confirm what taxes? Do you mean VAT and sales tax?

All taxes payable on components and raw materials used and services

35 Section III - Bid Data Sheet page 3 It is stated “Subcontractors and Equipment Suppliers. Sub-contracting is not permitted to exceed 30% of contract price…” We understand procurement (using suppliers) of towers, conductors, fittings, insulators and ground wire is not limited by this clause to 30%. We understand this 30% only applies for Installation subcontractors and not for procurement. Could you please confirm our understanding?

Suppliers are restricted to 30%

36 Section IV - General Conditions of Contract, page 17 section 14.2

It is stated “Notwithstanding GCC Sub-Clause 14.1 above, the Employer shall bear and promptly pay (a) all customs and import duties for the Plant and Equipment specified in Price Schedule No. 1; and (b) other domestic taxes such as, sales tax and value added tax (VAT) on the Plant and Equipment specified in Price Schedules No.1 & 2 and that are to be incorporated into the Facilities, and on the finished goods, imposed by the law of the country where the Site is located.” We understand that according to given Price Schedule this clause is not applicable. If our understanding is right, could you please provide us with an amended one valid for provided Price Schedule stating clearly where taxes and custom duties must be applied? The main reason is Price Schedule 2 is a summary.

See response to clarification number 25. Only in the event that the employer is unable to obtain exemption

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37 Section V - Special Conditions of Contract

It is stated “subsistence allowance of USD120 per day for each of the Employer’s representatives for each of the FATs” Is this allowance including accommodation cost? Or Is it a cost to be included apart from accommodation?

Please comply with Section VI clause 14.3

38 Appendix 1 Terms and Procedures of Payment (CIF terms)

It is stated: “80% of the total or pro rata CIF amount upon submission of a clean on board bill of lading” How many days will it take to receive payment? 60 days after receipt of invoice

60 days on receipt of invoice

39 Appendix 2 Price Adjustment A Price Adjustment Formula is given. We are not sure if this Formula is to be applied over the whole project price or if it can be used for each item separately. Please be aware that in case it is to be applied for whole project it is very difficult to give an index for labor and for raw materials (there will be different raw materials involved such as steel and aluminum and each one has different indexes). So, we would like to be clarified how to use the provided formula. Furthermore, we propose the use of one formula for conductor price revision and another one for towers. We would use aluminum and steel price index 28 days before tender submission date. The one we propose for Conductor would be:

Is this acceptable to KETRACO?

Price adjustment formula is universal for all project items and is applicable as stated in Appendix 2.

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40 Vol 1 of 2, Section IV, Clause 23.3 (page 32 of 66) and Section V, Clause 23.2(page 4 of 5), Section VI, Clause 1.16.6 (page 18 of 126), Section VI, Clause 14.3 (page 103 of 126)

Expenses for the Engineers to witnessing the Tests & Inspection. All of the referred clauses are contradictory, kindly clarify the same.

Please comply with Section VI Clause 14.3

41 Vol 1 of 2, Section 13, (page 13 of 25) and Section ITB-13.1 & 13.7 (page 5 of 6)

In Bid Security section, Please clarify the BANK, CURRENCY & COUNTRY of origin for the same.

See minutes of pre-bid meeting

42 Section II, part 13 – Bid Security In clause No. 13 from ITB, the bidders have been asked to submit the Bid Guarantee from a reputable bank of Kenya or counter guarantee by a recognised Kenyan bank. In this context, for the sake of facilitating the preparation of the proposal within the requested framework and time schedule, you are highly appreciative to relax this clause and accept bid guarantee to be issued from reputable banks from eligible countries.

Must comply with bid documents.

43 Clause ITB 9.3 c & e ( iv) It is Stated that “Bidders shall have completed with satisfactory performance in the last 15 years alone or as a lead partner, the construction of at least six transmission line of 220 KV Or above of which three shall be of 400 KV or above and two shall be outside of its country”.

It is requested to clarify that :

1. What about length of Transmission line and value of contract executed in the range of 220 KV Or above for six projects executed in last 15 years.

2. In case of JV arrangement , what are the criteria for minimum eligibility requirements for clause ITB 9.3 C & e (iv) for the Lead partner and partner .

3. The minimum value of the project executed by Tower manufacturer for design and supply of tower for 220 KV or above line in last ten years.

4. It is also requested to provide us the Bank details

1. The length of line is not stipulated. The

bidders shall be evaluated on the evidence provided.

2. The lead partner must demonstrate the criteria as stipulated in ITB 9.3c & e (iv).

3. A minimum value is not stipulated. The bidders shall be evaluated on the evidence provided.

4. The bank payment details appear on the KETRACO website (http://www.ketraco.co.ke/tenders)

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along with SWIFT code for transfer of fund for purchase of Bid document along with courier charges we need to pay for India.

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APPENDIX 2

List of companies given a CD of forms & schedules

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APPENDIX 3

Provisional angle tower coordinates

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Provisional list of coordinates for Isinya – Suswa in ARC 1960 DATUM

Position Eastings Northings Chainage

(m)

ISINYA S/S 258287.444 9804252.376 0.000 NR1 255651.081 9805521.741 2926.038 NR2 243636.608 9819326.863 21227.102 NR3 240046.500 9833756.991 36097.121 NR4 236730.587 9839991.748 43158.812 NR5 229616.520 9852238.651 57322.024 NR6 227450.950 9863917.184 69199.642 NR7 224662.126 9873250.630 78940.831 NR8 221063.212 9876012.299 83477.240 NR9 220776.973 9876183.847 83810.948

NR10 (TT) 205516.177 9883303.061 100650.636 NR11 205300.674 9883403.626 100888.449

SUSWA 205408.549 9883637.449 101145.957