SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Environmental Social Performance (ESP) Policy and Legal Expert - MCC-15-RFQ-0171
- Notice Date
- 7/6/2015
- 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-15-RFQ-0171
- Point of Contact
- José Jiménez, Phone: 2027726542, Taylor J. Wolf, Phone: 2025214078
- E-Mail Address
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jimenezja@mcc.gov, wolftj@mcc.gov
(jimenezja@mcc.gov, wolftj@mcc.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- MCC BioData Form Addendum to FAR 52.212-4 Statement of Work (SOW) FBO Description Consultant Services: ESP Environmental Policy and Legal Expert Specialist (Cabo Verde, Malawi, Moldova) MCC-15-RFQ-0171 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 included 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-15-RFQ-0171 and is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates all mandatory commercial item provisions and clauses currently in effect in the latest Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-74 (www.acquisition.gov/far/fac.html). 2. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 541611 and the small business size standard is $15.0 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. 6. Description of Services: 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. The legislation that created MCC mandates that no assistance may be provided for any project that is likely to cause a significant environmental, health, or safety hazard. In addition, MCC has developed Environmental Guidelines and a Gender Policy to help ensure the projects it funds are environmentally and socially sound and reflect best practices. 7. Scope: MCC is seeking an environmental policy and legal expert to work as a consultant for the Environmental and Social Performance (ESP) unit. The consultant is required to have extensive expertise working in developing countries on policy and regulatory issues concerning water, energy, natural resource management, biodiversity, pollution prevention and other related environmental and social matters. The consultant should have demonstrated experience working with international donors, government and non-government stakeholders on projects aimed at strengthening environmental policies and regulations and improving environmental governance in the context of broader economic development programs. 8. 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. 9. The Government will award an order to the responsible independent consultant(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). 10. Evaluation Factors: Only quotes which meet the required technical evaluation criteria will be considered. TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA Mandatory: • An advanced degree in environmental, social or natural sciences, environmental engineering, planning or a related field; Expertise in environmental law and policy strongly preferred. • A minimum of 15 years of experience working in environmental and/or social field; • A minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental policy / environmental law in the context of international development projects. • Ability to conduct technical analysis of environmental and social issues and provide effective communication to enhance the design and implementation MCC projects, especially with regards to environmental policy and institutional design; • Oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate complex technical subjects to a wide range of non-technical stakeholders; • Professional oral and written command of English and French essential (Please include any other languages and level of proficiency in your resume); Desirable: • Experience in Malawi, Cabo Verde and Moldova or similar countries preferable. • Skill in providing technical advice and guidance on the assessment and management of environmental and social risks and impacts associated with development projects/programs in developing countries (with experience in this area in specified countries strongly preferred) ; • Experience in two or more of the following sub-sectors is also highly desired: o Infrastructure o Irrigation o Agriculture o Energy o Involuntary Resettlement o Natural Resource Management o Integrated Water Resource Management o Social Science o Agriculture o Occupational health and safety MCC reserves the right to interview the candidates. Other requirements: International travel will be required. The Consultant will be requested to mobilize on a short notice and will be expected to deliver high quality finished products in a timely manner. 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. 11. Exclusion of Quotes and Communications: At any time prior to award, including upon receipt of quotes, the Government may exclude a quote from further consideration for reasons such as (but not limited to): non-compliance with instructions related to this solicitation; the quote is not among the most highly rated; or the quote is not likely to be selected for award. The Government need not notify an offeror that its quote has been excluded from further consideration nor need it provide the offeror with a pre-award debriefing. However, the offeror will be provided post-award notification and if requested, a brief explanation of the basis of the award decision. After receipt of quotes, the Government will conduct an evaluation. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and issue a contract/ order without communications with offerors. However, during the evaluation process, the Government may, solely at its discretion, communicate with an offeror for any purpose, such as to gain a better understanding of the quote. As a result of such communication, the Government may allow offerors to submit quote revisions. If quote revisions are allowed, the Government may, solely at its discretion, impose non-common due dates for the revisions. In other words, the Government may elect to have a quote revision date for an offeror that is different than the quote revision date for another offeror(s). The Government need not conduct communications with all offerors. Rather, the Government may, at its discretion, conduct communications with one or only some offerors. Furthermore, the Government need not permit all offerors to submit quote revisions. Rather, the Government may, at its discretion, seek quote revisions from only one or only some offerors. 12. 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 12 months. Resulting additional requirements that are awarded utilizing quotes from this action may include a base year and up to four (4) option years. 13. Quote Deadline: Independent Consultants are invited to submit their quotations in response to this notice by 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST), July 29, 2015. Only e-mailed requests for additional information will be accepted at mccconsultants@mcc.gov and jimenezja@mcc.gov by 12:00 pm eastern standard time on July 22, 2015. 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 and jimenezja@mcc.gov. The maximum file size is 10mb. 14. Quote Submission: The Individual Consultant shall submit the following documents: Technical: (1) Cover letter that addresses all technical criteria as listed in this solicitation (5 pages maximum); (2) Curriculum Vitae (15 page maximum); Past Performance: Three professional references; Price: Bio-Data Form which includes the independent consultant's proposed rate and salary history. See Attachment. 15. FAR 52.212.3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items shall be required from the selected consultant, prior to the time of award. 16. There are no additional contract requirements(s) necessary for this acquisition other than those consistent with customary commercial practices. 17. See attached documents entitled: (1) Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-4, (Alt I); (2) MCC Bio-Data Form and (3) Statement of Work.
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