Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Expression of Interest: Bomet Broadcasting Service (BBS)

Republic of Kenya
 
County Government of Bomet
 
Expression of Interest: Bomet Broadcasting Service (BBS)

The County Government of Bomet is in the process of setting up radio broadcasting services. 

The services will be for public use intended to drive the development agenda as envisaged in the devolved functions of the Constitution of Kenya. 


Consequently, the County Government of Bomet is looking for a consultancy firm with extensive experience in setting up radio broadcasting stations to undertake certain tasks necessary for the successful establishment of the said broadcasting services. 

Interested firms are invited to submit an expression of interest (EOI) in line with the following scope of work:
  1. Advise on the best use of products and new technology to provide the most appropriate and cost effective solutions to meet County objectives.
  2. Identify suitable locations for the installation of broadcast studios, transmitters and links for the proposed broadcast system.
  3. Provide all relevant technical details for the application of the broadcast and frequency licenses as required by CCK.
  4. Design radio production and distribution capacity for the County.
  5. Develop comprehensive specifications for all broadcast equipment for the production and distribution system.
  6. Produce all relevant drawings for the radio broadcast system.
  7. Develop comprehensive specifications for the broadcast infrastructure and physical needs that include acoustics, air conditioning, electrical power supply and back-up and studio furniture, among others.
  8. Design a system of logging and storage for the radio content.
  9. Produce a practical budget for the entire broadcast project.
  10. Provide technical advice on the process of procuring equipment and installation of the radio broadcast station.
  11. Audience survey for the County.
  12. Recruitment and training of staff at all levels.
Interested persons and firms should submit their applications to the following address by Tuesday, 18 February 2014 at 12.00 noon:
 
The Director, Supply Chain Management
County Government of Bomet
P.O. Box 19-20400
Bomet
 
J. K. Soi
County Secretary
Bomet County
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