SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Roads Consultant to support Liberia, Nepal, Tanzania - Attachment
- Notice Date
- 4/21/2014
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541611
— Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Millennium Challenge Corporation;Contracts and Grants Management Division;875 15th St, NW;Suite 200;Washington DC 20005
- ZIP Code
- 20005
- Solicitation Number
- MCC14RFQ0051
- Archive Date
- 5/6/2014
- Point of Contact
- Regina Maxwell
- E-Mail Address
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Email Address
(MCCCONSULTANTS@MCC.GOV)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- MCC-14-RFQ-0051 MCC-14-RFQ-0051.docx ROAD SPECIALIST IN LIBERIA, NEPAL AND TANZANIA CONSULTANCY MCC-14-RFQ-0051 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-14-RFQ-0032 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 Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-65, Effective January 29, 2013. 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 (SAM) is not required. Description of Services: The Millennium Challenge Corporation has a requirement for specialized expertise to address engineering and institutional issues associated with the road project component of the Governments of Liberia and Tanzania proposals to MCC and other future countries who propose road investments. MCC will obtain the required service through an agreement with a Consultant. MCC is a United States government-owned corporation created under Title VI of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2004 and is responsible for the stewardship of the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA). MCC works with developing countries to promote sustainable economic growth to reduce poverty. Eligible countries develop specific investment programs in furtherance of the goal of economic development to be funded by MCC over a five year period and implemented by the country partner; these programs are referred to as "Compacts." The Governments of Liberia and Tanzania are developing potential Compact programs to improve competitiveness for agribusiness and trade by significantly reducing transportation costs. Other countries, such as Nepal, develop specific sector improvement programs in furtherance of the goal of becoming eligible for MCC Compacts 6)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. 7)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). 8)Evaluation Factors. Only quotes which meet the mandatory technical evaluation criteria will be considered. Technical Criteria The consultant shall have the following minimum qualifications: (a)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) (MANDATORY) (b)Demonstrated professional experience (minimum 10 years), including at least five years in the fields of road design, construction, supervision, project management or maintenance planning, funding, and management (MANDATORY) (c)Demonstrated field experience in Africa and other poor countries on road projects, their planning, development, funding, procurement, construction and maintenance (MANDATORY) (d)Demonstrated general knowledge of road construction and road maintenance and best practices in technical, financial, and environmental social aspects of road construction and maintenance, (MANDATORY) (e)Knowledge of road sector institutional arrangements and best practices (MANDATORY) (f)Advanced level in written, reading and oral English (MANDATORY) 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. 9)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. 10)Quote Deadline. Independent Consultants are invited to submit their quotations in response to this notice by 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST), May 7, 2014. Only e-mailed requests for additional information will be accepted at MCCConsultants@mcc.gov by 2:00 pm EST on April 30, 2014. 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. 11)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 to include (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 (form attached). 12)FAR 52.212.3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items shall be required from the selected consultant, prior to the time of award. 13)There are no additional contract requirements(s) necessary for this acquisition other than those consistent with customary commercial practices. 14)See attached documents: Statement of Work; Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-4, (Alt I); MCC Bio-Data Sheet.
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