MODIFICATION
R -- Labor and Working Relations Consultant - Benin - Package #1
- Notice Date
- 7/25/2014
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- 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-14-RFQ-0094
- Point of Contact
- MERLE PHILLIPS,
- E-Mail Address
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MCCConsultants@mcc.gov
(MCCConsultants@mcc.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- BIODATA FORM ADDENDUM STATEMENT OF WORK THIS RFQ IS BEING POSTED FOR AN ADDITIONAL THREE (3) WEEKS Labor and Working Conditions Consultant Country: Benin MCC-14-RFQ-0094 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-0094 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/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Independent-Contractor-Defined 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 the services of a labor and working conditions expert (Consultant) to advise MCC country teams on labor and working condition issues on a wide range of international development projects. The Consultant will primarily be working with the MCC Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Project Monitors (PM), with the support of technical leads such as infrastructure, land tenure, gender, and agriculture specialists as well as Country Team Leads (CTLs) and Resident Country Mission (RCM) staff. In addition and with respect to tasks in Benin, the Consultant shall work with staff from the Benin Core Team (UCF). 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 Evaluation Criteria Qualifications: Mandatory:  An advanced degree in a field relevant to labor and working condition assessment and management;  Minimum of 12 years of experience working in labor and working conditions or related fields;  Minimum of 5 years working with the IFC Performance Standards including IFC Performance Standard 2 - Labor and Working Conditions;  Demonstrated skill in providing technical advice and guidance on the assessment and management of labor and working condition risks and impacts associated with development projects/programs in developing countries;  Ability to conduct technical analysis of labor and working condition issues for direct, contracted, and supply chain workers;  Demonstrated ability to conduct technical analysis and experience in providing technical assistance on issues related to working conditions and management of worker relationship, protecting the work force, occupational health and safety, workers engaged by third parties, and supply chain;  Ability to provide effective communication to enhance the design and implementation of development projects in a variety of sectors where workers are employed in production, processing, shipping, construction, and sales including practical steps to operationalize requirements into program workplans, feasibility and design documents, contracts, and other agreements;  Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, in complex organizations and the ability to deliver quality results while meeting deadlines under shifting priorities;  Skill in oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate complex technical subjects to a wide range of non-technical stakeholders clearly and concisely;  Professional oral and written command of French. (Please include language and level of proficiency in your resume); Desirable:  Demonstrated ability to conduct analysis of underlying social and gender dynamics affecting labor and working conditions is desirable; and  Experience with social and gender integration in program design and development is desirable. 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), August 15, 2014. Only e-mailed requests for additional information will be accepted at MCCConsultants@mcc.gov by 12:00 pm eastern standard time on August 7, 2014. Quotations submitted in response to this notice shall include the solicitation number MCC-14-RFQ-0094 AND description in the subject line and be signed, dated and submitted via email to MCCConsultants@mcc.gov. The maximum file size is 10mb. 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). PLEASE DO NOT COMBINE YOUR SUBMISSION INTO ONE (1) DOCUMENT. DOCUMENTS (a), (b), &(c) MUST BE SUBMITTED AS SEPARATE DOCUMENTS. 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, (1) Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-4, (Alt I); (2) MCC Bio-Data Sheet and (3) Statement of Work.
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