Frequently asked questions
Straight answers for clients, consultants, prequalification panels and partners — no brochure language.
The short version: Evisa International is a diversified contractor and services group founded in Nairobi in 2009, operating as Evisa Construction Company Limited in Kenya and Evisa International Inc. in the United States, certified NCA Category 1 for civil works, and delivering construction, caregiving, janitorial services and equipment supply.
About the company
What is Evisa International?
Evisa International is a diversified contractor and services group founded in Nairobi in 2009. It delivers heavy civil construction, caregiving, janitorial services and the supply of goods and equipment, trading as Evisa Construction Company Limited in Kenya and Evisa International Inc. in the United States.
Where are Evisa's offices located?
Two permanent offices. The Kenya head office is at Shankardas House, 1st Floor, Moi Avenue, P.O. Box 46967–00100, Nairobi, on +254 722 731 690. The United States office is at 1801 McCormick Dr, Suite 350, Largo, Maryland 20774, on +1 240 926 6960.
Either office can open an enquiry for any division — see the contact page for full details.
Is Evisa a woman-owned business?
Yes. Evisa was founded and is led by Dr. Emily Gweyani Mandala, is registered under Kenya's Women special group category (YGPO/DGW), and was named Best Woman Contractor in Kenya for 2018/2019.
Licensing & credentials
Is Evisa a licensed contractor in Kenya?
Yes. Evisa Construction Company Limited is registered with Kenya's National Construction Authority at Category 1 for civil works, Category 5 for building works and Category 6 for water works, under company registration CPR/2012/69133 and KRA PIN P051381923T.
Can Evisa provide documents for a tender or prequalification?
Yes. We supply NCA certificates, certificate of incorporation, KRA tax compliance certificate, plant schedules, completion certificates and named referees, formatted for the submission you are making.
Send your document checklist and deadline through the enquiry form and we will return the pack.
How can United States agencies and contractors buy from Evisa?
Evisa International Inc. is registered on SAM.gov for federal awards, on eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) for Maryland state and local solicitations, and on BuildingConnected so general contractors can invite us to bid through their existing preconstruction workflow.
Vendor details for your registration forms: US company registration 10406639, 1801 McCormick Dr, Suite 350, Largo, MD 20774. Ask us for the EIN and we will send it directly. See the US procurement section.
Is Evisa a Certified Small Business in the United States?
Yes. Evisa International Inc. holds Certified Small Business status, which makes it eligible for small business set-aside opportunities and lets primes count our participation toward small business goals on larger contracts.
Which public agencies has Evisa worked for?
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) and the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF). The project portfolio lists the specific contracts.
Services & capacity
What services does Evisa provide in the United States?
Evisa International Inc. serves the Washington DC metropolitan area from Largo, Maryland with construction services and with caregiving and healthcare staffing. The group brings sixteen years of heavy civil and building experience — delivered in Kenya for KeNHA, KURA, KeRRA and NG-CDF — to United States projects.
Does Evisa own its construction plant?
Yes. The owned fleet includes a Caterpillar 140G grader, a Caterpillar 320CL excavator, two JCB 12-tonne rollers, a pedestrian roller, six heavy tippers, two canter trucks, two double-cab pickups, a bitumen distributor, a chip spreader, a concrete cutter and concrete mixers. Owning the plant means mobilisation is not held up by hire availability — see the full fleet list.
What size of project can Evisa take on?
The group has delivered multi-year performance-based road maintenance contracts for Kenya's national highways authority alongside single-site classroom builds. Capacity is assessed per enquiry against current programme commitments, and we will say plainly if a timeline is not achievable.
Working with us
How do I request a quote from Evisa?
Use the enquiry form on the contact page, email info@evisaconstruction.co.ke, or call the office closest to your work. Include the service area, site location and target dates so the enquiry reaches the right division lead first time.
How quickly does Evisa respond to enquiries?
Website enquiries are reviewed on the next working day and answered by a named contact, not a generic acknowledgement. Time-critical tender requests should be phoned through to the nearest office.
Does Evisa publish contract values for past projects?
No. Contract values are shared directly with clients, financiers and prequalification panels on request, alongside completion certificates and referee contacts, rather than published on the website.
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