People Centered Governance (PCG) Activity

Request For Proposals (RFP)

No. RFP-PCG-009

Provision of Communication Support Services

Issue Date: October 06, 2024

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1.   Introduction and Purpose

1.1 Purpose

DAI, the implementer of the USAID-funded People Centered Governance (PCG) Activity, invites qualified offerors to submit proposals to supply and deliver Communications Support Services in support of program implementation.

Objective

PCG aims to establish effective communication models that facilitate a better understanding among stakeholders about the importance of inclusive, fair, and transparent governance processes in enhancing District Council’s (DC) legitimacy and effectiveness within Somalia. These communication models are expected to encourage participation, foster ownership, facilitate feedback, and share best practices among stakeholders.

With this objective in mind, PCG seeks to collaborate with proficient communication companies/firms that can demonstrate the required capacity and expertise to deliver high - quality communication products. The engagement will be structured is directed toward firms that exhibit a comprehensive understanding of community dynamics within Somalia and have a track record of delivering impactful communication outputs. This Statement of Work sets out the specific services PCG expects the protentional firm to deliver over the performance period.

1.2 Issuing Office

The Issuing Office and Contact Person noted in the above synopsis is the sole point of contact at DAI for purposes of this RFP. Any prospective offeror who fails to register their interest with this office assumes complete responsibility in the event that they do not receive direct communications (amendments, answers to questions, etc.) prior to the closing date.

1.3 Type of Award Anticipated

DAI anticipates awarding a Blanket Purchase Agreement.

This subcontract type may change during the course of negotiation. Offerors are expected to include all costs, direct and indirect, into their total proposed price.

2.    General Instructions to Offerors

2.1     General Instructions

“Offeror”, “Subcontractor”, and/or “Bidder” means a firm proposing the work under this RFP. “Offer” and/or “Proposal” means the package of documents the firm submits to propose the work.

Offerors wishing to respond to this RFP must submit proposals, in English, in accordance with the following instructions. Offerors are required to review all instructions and specifications contained in this RFP. Failure to do so will be at the Offeror’s risk. If the solicitation is amended, then all terms and conditions not modified in the amendment shall remain unchanged.

Issuance of this RFP in no way obligates DAI to award a subcontract or purchase order. Offerors will not be reimbursed for any costs associated with the preparation or submission of their proposal. DAI shall in no case be responsible or liable for these costs.

Proposals are due no later than October 20, 2024, to be submitted via procurement email to [email protected]. RFP number and title of the activity must be stated in the subject line of the email. Cost and technical proposals shall be submitted in a single email. Late offers will be rejected except under extraordinary circumstances at DAI’s discretion.

The submission to DAI of a proposal in response to this RFP will constitute an offer and indicates the Offeror’s agreement to the terms and conditions in this RFP and any attachments hereto. DAI reserves the right not to evaluate a non-responsive or incomplete proposal.