LOCHAB Borehole Drilling Services

The American Embassy Nairobi, under the Department of State, is soliciting proposals for borehole drilling services at the LOCHAB construction site in the Runda Area of Nairobi. This firm fixed price contract, identified as solicitation 19KE5026Q0082, involves drilling a 360-meter deep borehole, installing steel casings and screens, performing physical and chemical development, and conducting aquifer testing. The scope also includes the procurement and installation of a Grundfos SP17-27 pump with a 15KW-20HP motor and a logic control panel. The estimated contract value ranges from 25,000 to 100,000 USD. Award will be granted to the lowest priced, acceptable, and responsible quoter who meets all pass/fail gates, including SAM registration and technical qualifications. The selected contractor must begin performance within five calendar days of the award and complete all work within 30 construction days. Key requirements include providing an English-speaking on-site supervisor, maintaining a permanent business address in Kenya, and holding certifications from the National Contraction Authority, National Environmental Management Authority, and Water Resources management. Financial obligations include a bank guaranty of 20 percent of the contract price during performance and 10 percent during the guaranty period, as well as Defense Base Act insurance for employees. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via the my ILMS portal, with payments made in local currency via Electronic Funds Transfer within 30 days of a proper invoice. Proposals must be submitted electronically to nairobigsofp@state.gov by the deadline of August 19, 2026.