SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Benin Roads Project - Package #1
- Notice Date
- 7/1/2013
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541611
— Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Millennium Challenge Corporation, MCC, Washington DC, 875 Fifteenth Street, N.W., Washington, District of Columbia, 20005
- ZIP Code
- 20005
- Solicitation Number
- MCC-13-RFQ-0113
- Archive Date
- 7/30/2013
- Point of Contact
- Merle Phillips,
- E-Mail Address
-
MCCConsultants@mcc.gov
(MCCConsultants@mcc.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Biodata Form Addendum to FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items Statement of Work Benin Roads Project MCC-13-RFQ-0113 1) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information including in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Solicitation number is MCC-13-RFQ-0113 and is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates all mandatory commercial item provisions and clauses that are in effect through the most recent Federal Acquisition Regulation amendments which can be found at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html 2) The North American Industrial Classification Systems (NAICS) code is 541611 and the small business size standard is $14 million. 3) FAR Clauses 52.212-1 through 52.212-5 apply to this procurement. The exact text and wording of clauses and provisions may be obtained from the Internet at http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html. The Government contemplates the award of a Time and Materials Order resulting from this solicitation. NOTE: An Addendum to FAR clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, (Alt I) is attached. 4) The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is a U.S. Government corporation whose mission is to provide assistance that will support economic growth and poverty reduction in carefully selected countries that demonstrate a commitment to just and democratic governance economic freedom, and investments in their citizenry. For more information on the MCC, please visit www.mcc.gov. 5) THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT AND IS NOT FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT DIRECT WITH MCC. PLEASE VISIT: http://www.irs.gov/business/small/index.html FOR INFORMATION REGARDING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS. Note: MCC will assist the consultant in coordinating with an Independent Contractor Engagement Services Provider for payroll, travel, international travel insurance, etc., therefore, a DUNS number and registration in System for Award Management (SAMS) is not required. 6) Description of Services: MCC requires professional services with specialized expertise to address engineering and institutional issues associated with the road project component of the Government of Benin's proposal to MCC. The Consultant shall provide support in the area of early due diligence of the Rural Market Access Activity for a potential second MCC Compact with the Government of Benin as set forth in the Statement of Work. 7) This combined synopsis and solicitation notice is a request for competitive quotations. Therefore, all quotations received prior to the RFQ close date will be considered. 8) The Government will award an order to the responsible independent consultants(s) whose quote conforming to this notice represents the best value in terms of technical criteria, past performance and price. All non-price factors (technical criteria and past performance) are more important than price. If options are included, quotes will be evaluated by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the options(s). 9) Evaluation Factors. Only quotes which meet the mandatory technical evaluation criteria will be considered. Technical Criteria MCC would like to retain the services of a Consultant who is a professional road engineer (or having similar qualifications, as more fully spelled out below) with experience in the planning and management of rural road networks and with demonstrated understanding of road maintenance and the planning, funding, management, and execution thereof. The Consultant should be fluent in French and English and have excellent writing, presentation and analytical skills. Technical Capability: • University graduate with degree in civil engineering, project and/or construction management, transportation planning or related field (a postgraduate degree will be considered an advantage); • At least ten years of professional experience, including at least five years in the field of road design, construction, supervision, project management or maintenance planning, funding, and management; • Field experience in Francophone Africa on road projects, their planning, development, funding, procurement, construction and maintenance; • General knowledge of road construction and road maintenance and best practices in technical, financial, environmental and social aspects of road construction and maintenance (MANDATORY); • Knowledge of road sector institutional arrangements and best practices; • Knowledge of road maintenance planning, funding, management, and technical assistance; • Advanced level in written, reading and oral French and Advanced level in written, reading and oral English. Past Performance Three (3) professional references for relevant work performed during the past three years. Price The government will examine the proposed rate for reasonableness. 10) Evaluation Methodology. The Government will perform a comparative analysis of quotes and will assess the advantages and disadvantages of each quote as related to the Evaluation Factors. Multiple awards may be made from this notice and all quotes will be retained and may be utilized for requirements for a period of 6 months. 11) Quote Deadline. Independent Consultants are invited to submit their quotations in response to this notice by 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST), July 15, 2013. Only e-mailed requests for additional information will be accepted at MCCConsultants@mcc.gov by 12:00 pm eastern standard time on July 8, 2013. Quotations submitted in response to this notice shall include the solicitation number AND description in the subject line and be signed, dated and submitted via email to MCCConsultants@mcc.gov. The maximum file size is 10mb. Please reference the RFQ number MCC-13-RFQ-0113 and Benin Roads Project on all documents submitted. 12) Quote Submission. The Individual Consultant shall submit the following document: a. Technical: (1) Cover letter that addresses all technical criteria as listed in this solicitation; (2) Curriculum Vitae (25 page maximum) b. Past Performance: Three professional references c. Price: Bio-Data Form which includes the independent consultant's proposed rate and salary history (See link below). 13) FAR 52.212.3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items shall be required from the selected consultant, prior to the time of award. 14) There are no additional contract requirements(s) necessary for this acquisition other than those consistent with customary commercial practices. 15) See attached documents, Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-4, (Alt I); MCC Bio-Data Sheet.
- Web Link
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(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/MCC/MCCMCC/MCCMCC01/MCC-13-RFQ-0113/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Benin or any MCC eligible country., United States
- Record
- SN03104235-W 20130703/130701234549-d862a758e5b98ceffe11bbfcd435ecb8 (fbodaily.com)
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