DripTech Eco-Flow | Irrigation equipment in Kenya
What should an irrigation bill of quantities include?
An irrigation bill of quantities (BOQ) turns a design into a measurable equipment and work schedule. A useful BOQ describes items, sizes, specifications, quantities and scope so a customer can compare quotations more accurately.
Typical equipment schedule
- Pumps and power/control equipment where applicable
- Mainline, submain and lateral pipes with diameter and pressure class
- Dripline, tape, emitters or sprinklers with relevant specifications
- Filters, valves, regulators, gauges and flushing components
- Fittings, connectors, reducers, tees, end closures and accessories
- Storage, fertigation or automation components when included
Quantities need a design basis
Pipe lengths should follow the layout and routing; dripline quantities follow the crop and bed arrangement; valves and fittings follow the zones and connections. Pump and filter specifications follow the hydraulic and water-quality requirements.
A BOQ based only on acreage or a generic kit can omit critical items or include unsuitable sizes. State assumptions, exclusions and any provisional quantities clearly.
Compare quotations fairly
- Check that each supplier quoted the same item sizes and pressure ratings
- Confirm whether quantities include all fittings, valves and connectors
- Separate equipment, transport, installation, testing and taxes
- Clarify brands/models or acceptable equivalents
- Check warranty, delivery, commissioning and operator training scope
- Ask how design changes or site conditions affect final cost
Design and quotation support
A BOQ should be traceable to a drawing or stated design assumptions. DripTech can help scope irrigation equipment and quotation requirements; final quantities depend on confirmed project information.