Request for Proposal for the Provision of Consultancy Services for the Sanitation Product Research and Development at Population Services International (PSI)

The tasks to be carried under the assignment includes but not limited to:

• Conducting in-depth consumer assessments to identify product gaps, household needs, and market opportunities in sanitation.
• Developing innovative sanitation products that address specific challenges, such as biodigesters, plastic septic tanks, and eco-friendly toilet pans.
• Collaborating with private sector actors, both low-volume and high-volume, for product development.
• Providing technical support and expertise throughout the entire product development process.
• Collaborating with key actors to ideate sanitation product designs that use local and eco-friendly materials, ensuring sustainability and cost-effectiveness.

Eligible bidders should possess the following qualifications and attach valid documentation as listed below;

• A firm with a minimum of five years' experience in Research & Development (R&D), particularly in sanitation, manufacturing, and construction.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading product design challenges and converting Research & Development (R&D) ideas into concrete plans.
• MUST be a registered company in Kenya (Attach Certificate of Registration)
• MUST provide Government of Kenya CR12 Document listing company Directors (Attach copy)
• MUST possess a Valid KRA Tax Compliance Certificate (Attach copy)
• MUST be registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya with valid annual Practicing License. (Attach copies)