| dc.description.abstract | ABSTRACT
Procurement systems are vital in ensuring the successful implementation of a
construction project, precisely executed for all phases of any particular project.
Therefore, this research project aimed to investigate, the influence of procurement
procedure on construction project performance. The problem of procurement method
adopted in Kenyan construction industry have raises serious concern to the project
stakeholders and the construction industry as a whole. The aim of the study is to explore
the influence of procurement procedures on construction project in Mombasa and its
environs. Design/methodology/approach – The study adopted a questionnaire survey
approach to achieve its purpose. The survey was conducted using purposive sampling
techniques. Four categories of variables namely: project design choice, bid invitation and
evaluation, Compensation forms and project outcome evaluation were used. Data were
collected with the aid of structured questionnaires and analysed to establish the influence
of project design choice, bid invitation and evaluation, compensation form on
construction project performance, and then evaluate the project outcome using
percentage, mean and t-test. Empirical data were collected through a survey of 45
respondents where 30 were engineers and 15 procurement department personnel.
Findings/conclusions/recommendation – The results reveals that a number of
procurement approaches were used at the same time. It was found that the project was
structured to have multiple bids for sections of the project as opposed to the norm where
the bid is done for the whole project. Most of the bidders had less than 5 years experience
and both compensation methods were used. The cost of the project increased by 17%
while completion time increased by 58.3%. It was also found that the client was satisfied
with the service and quality of the project and they were not satisfied with the cost and
time taken. The study concludes that the procurement procedure has a big influence to the
construction project performance. It recommends that one procurement method to be
used, contractors/bidders must have over 10 years experience, client have to evaluate the
contractors/bidders “technical and financial performance ” before engaging them on a
project, cost reimbursement payment method should be used and personnel involved in
projects should be taken for project management and contract management training.
Research limitations/implications – The study can serve as a learning opportunity for
construction project stakeholders internationally, and clients in particularly Kenya
Petroleum Refineries limited, to take procurement procedures seriously while
undertaking a construction project, now that they are planning for the upgrade of the
plant. Since the empirical results are based on data collected from only KPRL employees,
international generalizations should be made cautiously. | en |
