BOQ For Mr. John
BOQ For Mr. John
BOQ For Mr. John
BILL OF QUANTITIES
CONTENTS
* New builders works
NOVEMBER 2023
BILL OF MATERIALS SCHEDULE
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
ISSUED BY:-
_____________________________day of__________________________2023
__________________________ ________________________
(EMPLOYER/CLIENT) (CONTRACTOR)
DATE_________________________ DATE_______________________
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SPECIAL NOTES
1 The Contractor is required to check the numbers of the pages and should any be found to be missing or
in duplicate or the figures or writing indistinct, they must inform the Quantity Surveyors at once and have
the same rectified. Should the Contractor be in doubt about the precise meaning of any item, word or
figure, for any reason whatsoever, or observe any apparent omission of words or figures they must inform
the Quantity Surveyor in order that the correct meaning may be decided upon before the date for the
submission of the Tender.
2 No liability whatever will be admitted nor claim allowed in respect of errors in the Contractor's Tender
due to mistakes in the Bills of Quantities which should have been rectified in the manner described
above.
3 Any doubt or obscurity as to the meaning or intention of any part of the tender documents, or any
question arising, shall be taken up in writing, before submission of the tender so that the same can
be clarified.
4 The Contractor shall not alter or otherwise qualify the text of these Bills of Quantities. Any alteration
or qualification made without authority will be ignored and the text of the Bills of Quantities as
printed will be adhered to.
5 The Contractor shall be deemed to have made allowance in their prices generally to cover items of
Preliminaries or additions to Prime Cost Sums or other items, if these have not been priced against the
respective items.
6 All items of measured work shall be priced in detail and tenders containing lump sums to cover trades or
groups of work must be broken down to show prices for each item before they will be accepted.
Lump sums to cover items of Preliminaries shall likewise be broken down if so required.
7 In no case will any expenses incurred by Contractors in preparation of this Tender be reimbursed.
8 The copyright of these Bills of Quantities is vested in the Quantity Surveyors and no part thereof may
be reproduced without their express permission given in writing.
9 The Contractor is solely responsible for the accurate ordering of materials in accordance with the
Drawings and Architect's instructions and no claims for any loss or expense will be entertained for
orders for materials based upon the Bills of Quantities.
10 The Bills of Quantities must be priced in Kenya currency, i.e. Shillings and Cents.
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INDEX
FORM OF TENDER
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PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
Sir(s)
*I / We …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
, having read the conditions of contract and bills of quantities delivered to *me /us and having
examined the drawings referred to, hereby offer to execute and complete in accordance with Agreement
and Schedule of Conditions of Building Contract (with quantities) for the sum and within the time stated below
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………..…………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………(WORDS)
KSHS. ………………………………..………………………………...(FIGURES)
*I/We, the undersigned, agree that if our tender is accepted we will enter into a Bond for the due
performance of the Contract with the Guarantor described in the Form of Surety Undertaking ( annexed
hereto), who shall be either a Bank, Insurance Company or Finance House to whom you shall not
unreasonably object within fourteen days accepted of our tender.
*I/We, the undersigned, agree that unless and until a form agreement is executed, this Tender, together with
your acceptance thereof, shall constitute a binding contract between *me/us and yourself, and this Tender
shall remain valid for ninety (90) days from delivery of Tenders.
* I/ We, the undersigned, have examined all the documents detailed previously which shall form part of this
contract and have no objections relating to them.
* I/We, the undersigned, understand that the lowest, or any portion of Tender, will not necessarily be accepted
nor will any expences incurred by *me/us in the preparation of this Tender be reimbursed.
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TENDERER
NAME ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
SIGNATURE ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ADDRESS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
OFFICIAL
STAMP ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
TELEPHONE ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
CONTACT
DATE ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
WITNESS
NAME ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
SIGNATURE ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ADDRESS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
OFFICIAL
STAMP ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
TELEPHONE ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
CONTACT
DATE ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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SURETY UNDERTAKING
Sir(s)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
We (Surety)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
of (Address)
are willing to act as Surety and to be bound to you for the Erection and Completion of the Proposed Commercial Development
for Mr. John Wasiko Nyahiri in the amount equivalent to 10.0% of the contract sum and according to the terms and
conditions of the Contract, together with the variations made thereto in the Preliminaries Section of the Bills of
Quantities, a copy of which has been inspected by us.
We agree to enter into a Bond under the above terms within seven days of being called upon to do so.
DATE ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
WITNESSED BY
NAME ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
SIGNATURE ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ADDRESS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
TELEPHONE
CONTACT ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
DATE ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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SECTION NO. 1
PRELIMINARIES
PRELIMINARY PARTICULARS
A. PARTIES
The "Architect" is
For the purpose of the works which are under the control of the consultant above, the respective
consultant shall be deemed to be invested with the duties and be representatives of the Architect.
B. SITE
The site of the works shall be used solely for the purpose of executing and completing the Contract
to the satisfaction of the Architect.
The Contractor shall obtain the Architect's approval for the siting of all temporary storage areas for materials.
NOTE
The Contractor shall visit the site to acquaint themselves with its nature and position,
scope of demolition works, the nature of the ground, sub- strata and other local conditions,
position of power and water supplies, access roads or any other limitations, and no claims
for extras will be considered on account of lack of knowledge in this respect.
The Contractor's attention is drawn to the fact that they shall confine themselves to the area
necessary for executing the works as instructed by the Architect.
The contractor must obtain the Architect's approval and directions regarding the use of any
materials found on the Site. Any such material utilized in the execution of the Contract shall be
measured and value assessed by the Quantity Surveyor and the amount credited to the Employer.
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A. ACCESS TO SITE
Working and storage space will be confined to the area designated by the Architect
within the plot boundary.
The Contract covers the construction of 1No. Commercial Development Building and including boundary wall;
Construction shall involve reinforced concrete strip foundations and column bases, Solid suspended slabs,
columns and beams; Natural quarry stone and machine cut stone and brick walling; Flat roof finished with
terrazzo pavings. External wall finishes shall be stone cladding, render and textured paint and
Internal wall finishes shall be plaster and paint and glazed ceramic wall tiles to wet areas, while internal floors
shall be tiles; Plaster and paint ceiling. Doors shall be solid panel doors externally,
Solid and semi-solid doors internally while windows shall be Steel casement infilled with 5mm thick glass.
There shall be some extent of civil works involving construction of walkways in concrete block paving,
and associated foul drainage.
D. DRAWINGS
The Drawings used in preparing the Bills of Quantities are scheduled in Appendix "A" at the end of
these Bills. Drawings may be inspected at the offices of the Architect or Quantity Surveyor by prior
appointment
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CONTRACT PARTICULARS
A. FORM OF CONTRACT
The Contractor will be required to enter into a Contract which will be the current Form of
Agreement and Conditions of Contract for Building Works published by the Joint Building Council
of Kenya (1999 Edition, with Quantities) excepting in so far as varied hereafter.
The Contractor's attention is called to the following Clauses of the Conditions of Contract which
shall be read as incorporated herein and they shall allow any sums which they consider necessary for
the carrying out and observance of such Conditions.
Clause l Definitions.
The Contract Bills have been prepared in accordance with The Standard Method of Measurement
of Building Works for East Africa, First Edition (Metric) 1970, published by the Architectural
Association of Kenya, Chapter of Quantity Surveyors, which is available for inspection at the
offices of the Quantity Surveyor by appointment.
Clause 10 Clerk-of-Works.
The Contractor shall effect and maintain the following insurances as required by Clause 12.1.1
and 12.1.2 and shall allow for all costs thereof:
(ii) Third Party (Public Liability) for an Indemnity of not less than Shs.15,000,000:00 for any one accident
or series of accidents arising from the same event (unlimited in aggregate).
Should the Contractor already hold annual Insurance covering the whole of their activities, and the
Indemnity required under this Contract exceeds the Indemnity under the existing policy/is, then
further insurance shall be effected and maintained to cover such excess.
The Contractor shall ensure that all Sub-Contractors effect and maintain such insurances as are
necessary to cover their liabilities in respect of injury to persons and property and Workmen's compensation
Insurance
Clause 13 of the Works (Contractor's Liability).
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Form of contract (continued)
Clause 26 Assignment.
Clause 27 Subletting.
Clause 30 Variations.
Daywork Rates: Any Daywork ordered under Sub-Clause (4)(c) of last Clause shall be
executed at the following rates:-
Labour: The Prime Cost to which *_______________ per centum shall be added.
Plant: The Nett Hire Charge to which *___________ per centum shall be added.
These percentage additions shall cover all insurances, use of small tools and non-mechanical plant,
sharpening tools, water, supervision, watching, lighting, establishment and overhead charges and
profit.
Dayworks will be allowed only where specifically ordered by the Architect in writing.
All Daywork Sheets must be signed by the Architect and the Contractor or their authorised
representatives.
The Contractor will be required to ensure that all Nominated Sub-Contractors enter into the
Sub-Contract Agreement issued under the authority of the Kenya Association of Building and Civil
Engineering Contractors and as amplified or varied hereinafter and they must deposit with the
Quantity Surveyor a signed extract of the relevant details thereof.
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Form of contract (continued)
The Contractor will not receive any cash, trade or other discounts on Prime Cost and Provisional Sums.
Any profit in lieu of these discounts which the Contractor desires must be priced by them against the
appropriate item provided in the Bills of Quantities.
When tendering for works covered by Prime Cost and Provisional Sums the Contractor will be treated
as any other Nominated Supplier or Sub-Contractor.
The Employer reserves the right to pay direct on the Certificates of the Architect some or all accounts
in respect of works and materials covered by Prime Cost and Provisional Sums due to Nominated
Sub-Contractors or Nominated Suppliers and to deduct any amounts so paid from any sums otherwise
payable to the Contractor. Should this reservation be adopted due to default on the part of the Contractor,
any profits which the Contractor may have allowed on Prime Cost and Provisional Sums will be omitted
from the Contract. Direct payment will not be deemed to construe omission of the work from the
Contract and the Contractor will continue to be responsible for the work or goods in accordance with
the terms of the Contract.
Clause 34 Payments
At the intervals stated, Certificates shall be issued provided the amounts of such Certificates are
considered reasonable by the Quantity Surveyor, in accordance with the value of the Contract.
When applying for a Certificate, the Contractor shall furnish the Quantity Surveyor with a detailed
approximate statement of the value of the work executed and all materials on Site in order to
expedite the issue of the Certificate.
Subsequent Certificates will not be issued to the Contractor by the Architect until satisfactory proof
has been given by the Contractor that Nominated Sub-Contractors and Nominated Suppliers have been
paid the amounts included for them in previous Certificates issued to the Contractor.
Clause 35 Fluctuations.
Clause 37 Loss and Expense caused by Disturbance of Regular Progress of The Works.
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Form of contract (continued)
Clause 18.1 Period for Submission 2 weeks from the date of possession.
of Programme
Clause 20.1 Period for Possession of Site Within 14 days of receipt of notice
accepting tender.
Clause 20.2 Date for Commencement of Works Within 14 days of receipt of notice
accepting tender.
Clause 20.2 Date for Practical Completion To be stated in the Form of Tender.
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GENERAL MATTERS
A. SUFFICIENCY OF TENDER
The Contractor shall be deemed to have satisfied themselves before tendering as to the correctness and
sufficiency of their Tender for the Works and of the rates and prices stated in the priced Bills of
Quantities, which rates and prices shall cover all their obligations under the Contract and all matters
and things necessary for the proper completion and maintenance of the Works.
B. STAMP CHARGES
The Contractor shall allow for the payment of all Stamp Charges in connection with the Surety
Bond and Contract Agreement.
D. PROGRESS SCHEDULE
The Contractor shall, upon receiving instructions to proceed with the work, draw up a Time and
Progress Schedule setting out the order in which the Works are to be carried out with the appropriate
dates thereof. This Time and Progress Schedule is to be agreed with the Architect and no deviation
from the order set out in this Schedule will be permitted without the written consent of the Architect.
The Main Contractor will be responsible for arranging the above programme with all Sub-Contractors
including the Nominated Sub-Contractors and Nominated Suppliers.
E. FIGURED DIMENSIONS
Figured dimensions are to be followed in preference to dimensions scaled from the Drawings; but
whenever possible dimensions are to be taken on the Site or from the Buildings. Before any work is
commenced by Sub-Contractors or Specialist Firms, dimensions must be checked on the Site and/or
buildings and agreed with the Contractor, irrespective of the comparable dimensions shown on the
Drawings. The Contractor shall be responsible for the accuracy of such dimensions.
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A. PROVISIONAL WORK
All "provisional" and other work liable to adjustment under this Contract shall be left uncovered for
a reasonable time to allow all measurements needed for such adjustment to be taken by the Quantity
Surveyor. Immediately the work is ready for measurement, the Contractor shall give notice to the
Quantity Surveyor.
If the Contractor makes default in these respects he shall, if the Architect so directs, uncover the
work at his own expense to enable the measurements to be taken.
B. EXISTING SERVICES
Prior to commencement of any work the Contractor is to ascertain from the relevant Authorities the
exact position, depth and level of all existing electric cables, water pipes or other services in the
area and they shall make whatever provisions may be required by the Authorities concerned for the
support and protection of such services. Any damage or disturbance caused to any services shall be
reported immediately to the Architect and the relevant Authority and shall be made good to their
satisfaction at the Contractor's expense.
The Contractor shall include in their prices for the transport of materials, workmen, etc., to and from
the Site of the proposed Works, at such hours and by such routes as are permitted by
the Authorities.
D. OVERTIME
The Contractor shall allow in their tender for any extra costs for overtime working they consider will be
necessary in order to complete the works by the contract Date of Completion.
If during the course of the Contract overtime is worked for a specific purpose in accordance with a
written instruction issued by the Architect, the Contractor will be reimbursed in respect of such
overtime to the extent only of the additional net cost of unproductive time payable over and above
the basic hourly rates as laid down by the Regulations of Wages and Conditions of Employment Act,
Building and Construction Industry Wages council and excluding any bonuses, profits
and overheads.
The Contractor will be required to make good, at their own expense, any damage they may cause to the
present road surfaces and pavements within or beyond the boundary of the Site, during the period of
the Works. In particular, all existing trees, shrubs, plants, etc., which may be destroyed or
damaged during the progress of the Works are to be made good by the Contractor to the approval
of the Architect.
F. POLICE REGULATIONS
The Contractor is to allow for complying with all instructions and regulations of the
Police Authorities.
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A. CONTRACTORS' SUPERINTENDENCE
The Contractor shall constantly keep on the Works a literate English-speaking Agent or
Representative, competent and experienced in the kind of work involved, who shall give his whole
time to the superintendence of the Works. Such Agent or Representative shall receive on behalf of
the Contractor, directions and instructions from the Architect and such directions and instructions
shall be deemed given to the Contractor in accordance with the Conditions of Contract.
The Agent shall not be replaced without the specific approval of the Architect.
It is to be a specific condition of this Contract that the successful Tenderer shall provide on site
throughout the period from the commencement of the substructure to the Date for Practical Completion
a suitably qualified, experienced and competent person to ensure that the works are carried out to the
standard required by the specification and detailed on the Drawings; and shall ensure that upon any
termination of employment a suitable replacement is found.
Before the Tenderer's offer is accepted the Architect will personally interview the Contractor's
proposed Representative. A curriculum vitae of past experience and qualifications must be provided
for the Architect's scrutiny.
The Architect's decision will be final regarding the suitability of the proposed Representative.
B. WATER
All water shall be fresh, clean and pure, free from earthy vegetable or organic matter, acid or alkaline
substance in solution or suspension.
The Contractor shall provide at their own risk and cost all water for use in connection with the Works
(including the work of Sub-Contractors). The Contractor shall provide at their own expense all
temporary distribution pipes, storage tanks, meters, etc., and they shall clear away same upon
completion of the Works.
The Contractor shall provide at their own risk and cost all artificial lighting and power for use on the
Works, including all Sub-Contractors' and Specialists' requirements and including all temporary
connections, wiring, fittings, etc., and clearing away on completion. The Contractor shall pay all
fees and obtain all permits in connection therewith.
D. SAFETY
The Contractor shall comply at all times with the requirements of the Factory Act (Cap 514),
Building Construction Rules, Supplement 18, Legal Notice No. 40 dated 5th April, 1984 ensure that the
safety of their workpeople and authorised visitors to the Site is protected at all times. In particular there
shall be proper provision of planked footways and guard-rails to scaffolding, etc.; protection against
falling materials and tools and the Site shall be kept tidy and clear of dangerous rubbish.
The Contractor shall appoint a Safety Officer as required by the Factory Act and notify the Factory
Inspector of his name. The Safety Officer shall be qualified in compliance with the Factory Act and
shall have experience in First Aid. The Safety Officer shall be on site at all times and all directions
given by the Architect to the Safety Officer shall be deemed to be Architect's Instructions, and
shall be complied with promptly without additional cost to the contract.
The Architect shall be empowered to suspend work on the Site should he consider these conditions are
not being observed, and no claim arising from such a suspension will be allowed.
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A. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
The Contractor shall provide all protective or any other special clothing or equipment for their
employees that may be necessary.
These shall include, inter-alia, safety helmets, gloves, goggles, earmuffs, gumboots, steel toed boots,.
according to the
overalls,
type ofetc
work. The Contractor shall ensure that all safety
and protective gear are worn by all staff on site at all times
B. GENERALLY
All materials shall be new unless otherwise directed or permitted by the Architect and in all cases
where the quality of goods or materials is not described or otherwise specified, is to be the best
quality obtainable in the ordinary meaning of the word "best" and not merely a trade signification of
that word.
All materials and workmanship shall, unless otherwise specified or described, conform to the
appropriate Kenya Bureau of Standards or British Standards Institution Specification current at the
date of tender.
The Contractor shall order all materials to be obtained from overseas immediately after the
Contract is signed and shall also order materials to be obtained from local sources as early as
necessary to ensure that such materials are on Site when required for use in the Works.
The Contractor shall be responsible for and shall replace or make good at their own expense any
materials lost or damaged.
The Works throughout shall be executed by skilled workmen well versed in their respective trades.
Any workmanship or materials not complying with the specific requirements or approved samples
or which have been damaged, contaminated or have deteriorated, must immediately be removed
from the Site and replaced at the Contractor's expense, as required.
D. PROPRIETARY MATERIALS
Where proprietary materials are specified herein-after the Contractor may propose the use of
materials of other manufacture but equal quality for approval by the Architect.
All materials and goods, where specified to be obtained from a particular manufacturer or supplier
are to be used or fixed strictly in accordance with their instructions.
E. SAMPLES
The Contractor shall furnish at the earliest possible opportunity before work commences and at his
own cost, any samples of materials or workman-ship that may be called for by the Architect for his
approval or rejection, and any further samples in the case of rejection until such samples are approved
by the Architect and such samples, when approved, shall be the minimum standard for the work to
which they apply.
F CONCRETE TESTS
Concrete test cubes I.e. per set of three as later described, including testing fees, labour
and materials, making moulds, transport and handling e.t.c. and ensuing copies of tests
are promptly dispatched to the Architect's and Quantity Surveyor's offices. 150,000.00
Successful tests only (Provisional)
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TEMPORARY WORKS
The Contractor shall provide where directed within the site, site offices and clean toilet facilities for
the sole use of the Architect and their representatives to the satisfaction of the Local Authorities.
The offices shall be provided with adequate furniture and the contractor shall provide the services of
a sweeper, pay all charges and keep the facilities in a clean and sanitary condition during the whole
period of the Works. In particular, the Contractor is provide computer, internet services and printers for
exclusive use of the clerk of works.The contractor shall allow for all cost necessary to comply with the above
to the satisfaction of the Architect.
B. TELEPHONE
The Contractor shall provide a mobile telephone for the period of the Works, and shall pay all
fees and rental for the same. The mobile telephone shall remain on site until completion
of the works.
C. SANITATION
The Contractor shall make arrangements for the necessary toilet facilities for their staff and workmen
to the requirements and satisfaction of the Health authorities and maintain the same in a thoroughly
clean and sanitary condition and pay all conservancy fees during the period of the Works and remove
when no longer required.
The Contractor shall provide all necessary hoists, tackle, plant, vehicles, tools and appliances of
every description for the due and satisfactory completion of the Works and shall remove same on
completion.
The Contractor shall provide, erect and maintain all temporary scaffolding, sufficiently strong and
efficient for the due performance of the Works, including Sub-contract Works, provide special brackets and
platforms for lift subcontractor, special scaffolding as and when required during the Works and remove
on completion and make good.
Such scaffolding shall be constructed of tubular steel or timber of sufficient scantlings and be
provided with planked footways and guard-rails to approval.
All such plant, tools and scaffolding shall comply with all regulations whether general or local, in
force throughout the period of the Contract and shall be altered or adapted during the Contract as
may be necessary to comply with any amendments in or additions to such regulations.
Scaffolding is not measured hereinafter, and the Contractor must allow here or in his rates for
the above.
The Contractor must take all steps necessary to safeguard existing and adjacent property, make good
at their own expense any damage to persons or property caused thereon, and hold the Employer
indemnified against any such claim arising.
The Contractor will be held fully responsible for the safety of the existing and adjacent buildings and
for any damage caused in consequence of these Works. They must reinstate all damages at his own
expense and indemnify the Employer against any loss.
The Contractor must take such steps and exercise such care and diligence as to minimise nuisance
from dust, noise or any other cause to the occupiers of the existing and adjacent property.
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A HOARDING
The Contractor shall enclose the site, with a hoarding 2.50 metres high, with openings
and gates as required, constructed of substantial timbers to approval and covered with
reasonably new corrugated galvanised iron sheeting painted to approval
The Contractor shall provide at their risk and cost all watching and lighting as necessary to
safeguard the Works, plant and materials against damage and theft.
C SIGNBOARD
The Signboard and lettering on same for the display of the General and Sub-Contractors' names shall
be of an approved size with the Employer's name painted thereon. The Architect's, Quantity Surveyor's
and other Consultants' names shall be printed in 50 mm letters all to the Architect's approved design.
No other signboard or advertising will be permitted without prior permission from the Architect. 10,000.00
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NOMINATED SUB-CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS
A. NOMINATED SUB-CONTRACTORS
The Contractor shall be responsible for Nominated Sub- Contractors in every respect and in
particular it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to ensure that each Sub- Contractor commences
and completes the work in such manner and is ready on the Site with their materials, labour and
special plant at such times so as to conform with the Progress Schedule, as specified previously,
and to ensure satisfactory progress.
The Contractor shall also accept liability for and bear the cost of General Attendance on
Nominated Sub-Contractors which shall be deemed to include for:
Allowing the use of standing scaffolding, maintenance and alteration of all scaffolding, retention of
all scaffolding until such time as all relevant Sub-Contractors' works are complete and removal of
all scaffolding on completion. Providing space for office accommodation, and for storage of plant
and materials; allowing use of sanitary accommodation; the supply of all necessary water, and
lighting; and clearing away all rubbish. Unloading, storing, hoisting, placing in position, providing power,
provision of special scaffolding.
The items for "General Attendance" given herein-after following P.C. Sums in respect of
Sub-Contractors' work shall be deemed to include all the above.
Cutting away for and making good after the work of Sub- Contractors as may be required will be
priced and allowed for separately under Builder's work to the Specialist trade.
B. NOMINATED SUPPLIERS
The Cost of "Fix Only" materials to be obtained from Nominated Suppliers/ specialist which are covered by
Prime Cost or Provisional Sums shall include for taking delivery where directed, checking with
invoices or indents, reporting and claiming damages for shortages and damaged goods, defraying
demurrage, signing for as having been received in good order, transporting, unloading, storing,
covering and protecting until the time of fixing, unpacking, replacing anything lost or damaged,
sorting, assembling, hoisting to required levels and fixing as described.
Before placing any orders with Nominated Sub-Contractors or Nominated Suppliers/ specialist the Contractor
must ascertain that the terms and conditions of the quotations and the dates of delivery of materials
or execution of works comply with the terms of Contract and the Progress Schedule.
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A. PRIME COST RATES
Where description of items include a P.C. rate per unit this rate is to cover the nett supply cost of
the unit only. The Contractor's price must include for the cost of the unit at the rate stated, plus
waste, taking delivery, storage, fixing in position, profit and overheads.
The actual nett cost per unit will be adjusted within the Final Account against the P.C. rate stated.
B. PROTECTION
The Contractor shall cover up and protect from damage, including damage from inclement
weather, all finished work and unfixed materials, including that of Sub-Contractors, etc., to the
satisfaction of the Architect until the completion of the Contract.
C. CLEANING
The Contractor shall, upon completion of the Works, at their own expense, remove and clear away
all surplus excavated materials, plant, rubbish and unused materials and shall leave the whole of the
Site and Works in a clean and tidy state to the satisfaction of the Architect, including clearing away
and making good all traces of temporary access roads, offices, sheds, camps, etc. Particular care
shall be taken to leave clean all floors and windows and to remove all paint and cement stains.
They shall also, at the discretion of the Architect, remove all rubbish and dirt as it accumulates.
The Contractor is to find their own dump and shall pay all charges in connection therewith.
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A. CONTINGENCIES
Provide the Provisional Sum of Shillings One million Five hundred thousand shillings only for contingencies
to be omitted or expended in whole or in part at the discretion of the Architect( Check to main summary)
B. LITHOGRAPHIC CHARGES
C. TRAINING LEVY
The Contractor's attention is drawn to Legal Notice No. 237 of October 1971, which requires
payment by the Contractor of Training Levy on all Contracts of more than Shs.50,000/- in value
and his Tender must include for all costs arising or resulting therefrom.
The Contractor's attention is drawn to the Finance Act 1993 which requires payment by the
contractor of Value Added Tax on construction services rendered. The contractor shall allow for
the requirements of this tax in their rates or in space provided in the summary page.
E NEMA REQUIREMENT
The Contractor's shall be responsible for complying with NEMA requirements and shall allow for all costs
arising or resulting therefrom. No claim of extension of time shall be allowed as result of complains
to NEMA requirements.
E. STANDARDS LEVY
The Contractor's attention is drawn to Legal Notice No. 267 of 22nd June 1990, which requires
payment by the Contractor of Standards Levy. his Tender must include for all costs arising or
resulting therefrom.
Not withstanding any other statutory obligations, notices, fees and charges not listed above,
the contractor shall allow in his tender for all such costs incurred in complying with all statutory
requirements and payment of all leviers currently in force and affecting the construction industry.
G. OCCUPATION CERTIFICATE
The Architect will provide to the Contractor a duly completed application together with the requisite
'As Built'' drawings. The Contractor shall be required to submit the application and obtain the
Occupation Certificate from the Local Authority no later than the end of Defects Liability Period and shall
allow for all processes and procedures for expeditiously obtaining the same.
Contractor will deliver the original certificate to the Owner with a copy to the Architect
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NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY RATE Shs./Cts.
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
FOR MR. JOHN WASIKO NYAHIRI,
ELEMENT NO. 1
Site clearance
A Clear site of works of grass,shrubs,bush and small trees, prun tree branches, grub up roots,
fill with selected soil and burn debris SM 456 100 26,800.0
B Destroy termites nests within site of works,take out and destroy queens, impregnate
holes and tunnels with insecticides and fill voids with approved material Item 15,000.0
Oversite excavations
C Excavate oversite average 150mm deep to remove vegetable top soil, wheel and deposit
on site as directed SM 268 200 53,600.0
Excavations including maintaining and supporting sides and keeping free from water,
mud and fallen material, supporting and underpinning adjacent structures as need be, trimming
sides and bottom of excavations
D Excavate to reduce levels starting from stripped level not exceeding 300 mm; Including lift
shaft CM 15 300 4,500.0
E Excavate for column bases not exceeding 1.50 metres deep, starting from
reduced levels CM 86 300 25,800.0
Disposal
I Return, fill and ram selected excavated material around foundations. CM 179 100 17,900.0
J Load, wheel and deposit surplus excavated material away from site CM 266 120 31,944.0
K 450mm thick well compacted hardcore filling, blinded with 50mm thick
quarry dust layer to receive surface bed SM 121 250 30,150.0
Damp-proof membrane
Reinforcement, as described:-[PROVISIONAL]
High yield square twisted reinforcement bars to B.S 4461
Mesh fabric reinforcement to B.S 4483 and setting in concrete with 300mm side and
end laps (measured nett-allow for laps).
O Fabric ref. A142 in surface in surface bed SM 268 550 147,400.0
S Edge of ground floor slab, over 75mm but not exceeding 150mm high. LM 144 45 6,480.0
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Reinforcement, as described
O Edge of suspended floor slab, over 75mm but not exceeding 150mm high. LM 165 68 11,137.5
P Edge of riser over 150mm but not exceeding 225mm girth LM 68 101 6,885.0
Q Sloping staircase string 300mm extreme girth and cut to profile of steps LM 72 135 9,720.0
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
FOR MR. JOHN WASIKO NYAHIRI,
ELEMENT NO. 3
WALLING
External walling
Natural hard machine cut Thika stone from an approved quarry with a crushing strength
of 7.5 N/mm²; walling bedded and jointed in cement and sand (1:4) mortar;
reinforcement with and including 25mm wide x 20 gauge hoop iron at every alternate
course as described in; 25 x 25mm grooves
Internal walling
Natural hard machine cut Thika stone from an approved quarry with a crushing strength
of 7.5 N/mm²; walling bedded and jointed in cement and sand (1:4) mortar;
reinforcement with and including 25mm wide x 20 gauge hoop iron at every alternate
course as described in;
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FOR MR. JOHN WASIKO NYAHIRI,
ELEMENT NO. 4
FINISHES
A 15mm backing finished to receive approved textured finish (m.s) SM 860 350 301,000.0
Approved textured wall painting of vinyl silk paint to plastered surface internally
A 32mm bed finished to receive ceramic floor tiles (measured separately) SM 268 400 107,200.0
B Provide a prime cost rate of [Kshs 850.00/sm] for supply of ceramic floor tiles
(tenderer to add the cost of collection, delivery, grouting, adhesive, spaces and all
other materials and laying to completion) as selected by the Architect: take delivery and
fix only 300x300x6mm ceramic tiles to floors on prepared bed (m.s) with proprietary
adhesive; jointed and pointed in matching coloured proprietary grouting: including pvc
spacers and expansion joit as necessary: all to Architect's approval. SM 268 1,600 428,800.0
Staircase finishes
D 32mm bed finished to receive mahogany strip (measured separately) SM 20 400 8,000.0
In Wrot Mahogany
F 25mm thick mahogany strip flooring to landing varnished with three coats
of polyurethane varnish to approval SM 20 6,500 130,000.0
Staircase balustrading
Stainless steel
C 900mm High stainless steel railing comprising 2 No. 10 x 50mm baluster bolted to base
plate and tread (m.s); 4 No. 10mm diameter middle rails welded to 10mm spacer
bolted to vertical support and 50 x 75mm mahogany handrail bolted to baluster LM 24 10,000 240,000.0
Stainless steel
D 900mm High stainless steel railing comprising 2 No. 10 x 50mm baluster bolted to base
plate and tread (m.s); 4 No. 10mm diameter middle rails welded to 10mm spacer
bolted to vertical support and 25 x 3mm CHS handrail bolted to baluster LM 24 10,000 240,000.0
Prepare and apply three coats first quality matt emulsion paint on:-
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ELEMENT NO. 5
WINDOWS
250 x 75mm Precast concrete (class 25) sunk, weathered and throated cill cast in convenient
A. lengths, reinforced as necessary and bedded, jointed and pointed in gauged mortar and m 394 850 334,900.0
finished fair on all exposed surfaces.
Horizontal bitumen damp proof membrane to B.S. 743 250mm wide under window cill
B. m 394 250 98,500.0
(measured nett - no allowance made for laps).
Approved curtain rail cut to lengths complete with fixings, runners and end stops and screwed
C. m 394 1,500 591,000.0
or plugged to wall or timber
Supply, assemble and fix the following purpose made windows constructed from approved
standard 25mm 'Z' and 'T' steel sections primed with approved red oxide primer before delivery
on site complete with approved good quality steel hinges and stays, catches, handles and
fasteners available from Kensmetal or other equal and approved, lugs cast on and including
building into jambs and plugging and screwing to head and cill and bedding frames in
waterproof cement mortar and pointing in approved mastic. Windows to have permanent
ventilators comprising additional intermediate transome, approved mosquito gauze and a
standard sheet metal hood 40mm high x 40m projections.
In wrot mahogany
A 125 x25mm window board, plugged, screwed and pelleted; bull nose edge LM 394 600 236,400.0
Finishing to reveals
G Surfaces over 100mm but not exceeding 200mm girth LM 394 10 3,940.0
H Surfaces over 100mm but not exceeding 200mm girth LM 394 60 23,640.0
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ELEMENT NO. 6
DOORS
In Wrought mahogany
Flush doors
45mm thick solid core flush door to B.S 459: parts faced both sides with 6mm plywood and
lipped on all edges in hardwood, including all planted moulding
G 4mm, Glass and glazing not exceeding 0.50 square metres SM 26 1,400 36,400.0
Ironmongery
Take delivery only and fix the following ironmongery as per "union" or other equal and
approved with matching screws:-
ALUMINIUM DOORS
General Notes:
1 All aluminium profiles and sections to be powder coated as per Booth Extrusions
Limited's standard specification only.
3 All accessories to be powdered to match frame and are to be sampled and approved
prior to procurement. All projected windows to have 600mm long stainless steel
scissor hinges and friction stays.
5 All flush bolts to be minimum 200mm long, chrome plated of approved quality.
C Surfaces over 100mm but not exceeding 200mm girth LM 236 30 7,080.0
F Surfaces over 100mm but not exceeding 200mm girth LM 236 90 21,240.0
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TOTAL AMOUNT CARRIED TO THE GRAND SUMMARY SHS 35,252,067.5
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
FOR MR. JOHN WASIKO NYAHIRI,
D Provide a prime cost sum of Kenya Shillings One million Two hundred thousand
hundred shillings ( Kshs.1,200,000 ) for Electrical installations Item 1,200,000.00
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