Request for Proposals (RFP) for Provision of Internet Services

Request for Proposals (RFP)

Procurement Number: KE-596

Title: Request for Proposals (RFP) for Provision of Internet Services for Helen Keller Intl Offices in Nairobi(Lavington at Braeside gardens, opposite Posh Treats), Kilifi (Shujaa Ranchers Apartments on Bofa Road) and Samburu(Catholic Diocese of Maralal Offices)

RFP Issue Date:28th May 2026

RFP Questions to be Submitted By: 5th June 2026

Proposal Submission Deadline: 10th June 2026 by 1700hrs EAT (Nairobi Kenya Time)

Email Address for both questions and proposal submission: ke-procurement@hki.org. 

Contracting Entity: Helen Keller International (Helen Keller Intl)

Place of Performance: Helen Keller International Offices at Nairobi(Lavington at Braeside gardens, opposite Posh Treats), Kilifi (Shujaa Ranchers Apartments on Bofa Road) and Samburu(Catholic Diocese of Maralal Offices) 

Contents of this Document

SECTION 1: Introduction, Eligibility of Bidders, and Definitions 2

SECTION 2: Scope of Work 3

SECTION 3: Proposal Instructions 5

SECTION 4: Evaluation Criteria and Basis for Award 7

SECTION 5: Proposal Validity, Submission Deadline and Instructions 8

SECTION 6: Negotiations 9

SECTION 7: Terms of the Solicitation 9

ANNEX A: Conflict of Interest Disclosure 10

ANNEX B:  Format of CV to Be Used for Personnel (One Document Per Person) 12   ANNEX C Financial Offer Format 13

ANNEX D Section 899 Vendor Disclosure Form 14

Bidders are encouraged to read this RFP and all attachments in its entirety paying specific attention to the instructions and requirements. Issuance of this RFP does not in any way obligate Helen Keller International to award a contract, nor does it commit Helen Keller International to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal. All recipients of this RFP shall treat all information and details included herein as private and confidential.

SECTION 1: Introduction, Eligibility of Bidders, and Definitions

Introduction

Helen Keller International (Helen Keller Intl) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving and improving the sight and lives of the world's vulnerable by combatting the causes and consequences of blindness, poor health and malnutrition. Helen Keller Intl invites all eligible Bidders to submit proposals for Internet Service Providers. 

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to select a vendor that will provide best value to Helen Keller Intl, when both technical and cost factors are combined. 

Eligibility of Bidders

This RFP is open to all national entities that are deemed capable of implementing the scope of work, with a solid record of integrity and business ethics, and that meet the eligibility requirements stated in this Section. 

Bidders that submit proposals in response to this RFP must meet the following requirements:

1. Be a national entity that is legally registered under the laws of the country where it is operating 
   
2. Have demonstrated capacity and expertise to successfully implement the Scope of Work
   
3. Have completed the required representations and certifications incorporated in this RFP 
   
4. Be willing to comply with relevant donor rules and regulations and Helen Keller Intl requirements. 

Note: Helen Keller Intl will not award a contract to any firm that is debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment by the U.S. Government, or who proposes to do business with firms or firms’ principals who are debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment, in the performance of the requirement of this activity.

For Vendors offering telecommunications equipment, to be eligible for this procurement, Vendor must not use services or components manufactured by the covered equipment or services, listed below: 

Restricted Companies include: 

• Huawei Technologies Company 
  
• ZTE Corporation 
  
• Hytera Communications Corporation 
  
• Hikvision 
  
• Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company 
  
• Dahua Technology Company 
• 
  

Or, any subsidiary or affiliate of these companies} 

For vendors offering telecommunications services, to be eligible for this procurement, Vendor must complete and return the Helen Keller Intl Service Vendor Disclosure form.    

Vendor selection preference will be placed on vendors that do not use services or components manufactured by the covered equipment or services, listed below: 

Restricted Companies include: 

• Huawei Technologies Company 
  
• ZTE Corporation 
  
• Hytera Communications Corporation 
  
• Hikvision 
  
• Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company 
  
• Dahua Technology Company 

Or, any subsidiary or affiliate of these companies. 

For more details use link below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GnS2zo7B9FFO_IFKDkSTADqda0hrQXug/edit