Background

The African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) is a pioneering development research think tank that focuses on harnessing applications of science, technology and innovation policies for sustainable development in Africa.

ACTS is a partner of the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold-Chain (ACES). ACES is a consortium of several partners and is a first-of-its-kind Centre dedicated to sustainable, smart cold-chain, cooling, and post-harvest management (PHM). ACTS is partnering with ACES to set up the first ever Community Cooling Hub (CCH) which is a systems model that seeks to aggregate and integrate sustainable refrigeration and thermal energy-efficient cold chain solutions for food, health and vaccines.

The CCH cold chain infrastructure is a seamless network of multiple end-to-end cold chain technical solutions to sustainably (economically, environmentally and socially) meet a broad range of cooling needs across multiple sectors in developing rural communities.

The CCH is to be established on a piece of land owned by Kiriita Dairy Farmers Cooperative Society Limited (KDFCSL). The piece of land measurers 0.080 hectares or 0.1977 acres with Title No.: Lari/Kirenga/550, Kirenga Githirioni Road, Kirenga Location, Lari Sub-County, Kiambu County.

Scope of Work

The proposed consultancy is architectural services required for the overall works involved with the designing of the projects facilities. The scope of services to be provided by the consultant will include but not limited to:  

1. Provide a master plan for the plot
2. Provide a site plan showing the proposed facilities: building, parking, drainage, fencing, power and water supply, landscape and other infrastructures
3. Provide all the requisite and full set of architectural drawings

The consultant activities will be supervised by the Project Implementation Unit of ACTS and provide project update as required.

Deliverables and Timelines

1. Provide architectural construction drawings
2. Provide 3D presentational drawings of the proposed facility
3. Submit 2 hard copies of the drawings (1 A1 and 1 A3)
4. Assist in getting the requisite approvals from the Kiambu County, if any
5. The project should take a maximum of 2 weeks

Qualifications and Experience

1. Must possess University Degree BSc (Architecture) or equivalent and be a registered Architect with BORAQS
2. A minimum of 5 years’ practical post-qualification experience and 3 years on similar assignments

Remuneration and Schedule of Payments

1. Lowest priced and technically acceptable bid
2. ACTS shall pay a deposit of 70% upon contract signing and the remaining balance of 30% upon receiving the relevant approvals from the Kiambu County Government, if any.

Evaluation Criteria

1. Valid practising licence
2. Experience of the firm/individual relevant to the assignment
3. An outline of the activities to be completed with timeline development and the delivery of the components as the TOR

Recommended Presentation of Offer

Interested candidates must submit the following documents:

1. Personal CV indicating all past experience from similar projects
2. Brief description of why the individual considers him/herself as the most suitable for the assignment and a methodology, if applicable, on how they will approach and complete the assignment
3. Financial Proposal indicating all costs for the project. Provide detailed itemized consultancy fees/costs (An outline of the cost of completing the activities)
4. Validity period of quotations

Application sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with a copy to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 30^th December 2023.