SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Design of Tunisia Threshold Program Labor Markets - Package #1
- Notice Date
- 12/20/2012
- 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-0024
- Archive Date
- 1/17/2013
- Point of Contact
- Regina Maxwell, Phone: 202-521-3683
- E-Mail Address
-
MCCConsultants@mcc.gov
(MCCConsultants@mcc.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Addendum Statement of Work Bio Data Form Design of Tunisia Threshold Program Labor Markets MCC-13-RFQ-00024 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-0024 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) 2005-61, Effective October 15, 2012. 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: The Scope of Work is defined as the participatory design of an MCC Threshold Program investment in improving labor market rigidities in Tunisia based on the key findings of the CA. The Consultant will carry out a deeper sector analysis, in cooperation with a GOT team led by the specially-appointed POC, of the policies and institutions that cause or reinforce this binding constraint to growth. The Consultant will then facilitate the design of a Threshold Program investment based on reform commitments by the GOT, an assessment of both the implementation feasibility of reforms proposed, and the cost effectiveness of the proposed interventions, as well as written Program Guidance on the Threshold Country Plan, to be provided by MCC. MCC envisions that deliverables under this contract will be used not only to develop the MCC Threshold Program but also to inform additional aspects of the GOT's broader reform agenda as well as the activities of other donors operating in Tunisia. The Consultant is a joint partner with the GOT and as such will work with the designated GOT team, including the designated POC and any other resources the GOT leverages to support this work. All deliverables should represent jointly produced and agreed products of the Consultant and the GOT, and be revised to reflect any MCC feedback. The Consultant will make every effort to ensure GOT ownership over the analytical and program design processes, as well as the programmatic outcomes, in keeping with MCC's core principle of country ownership. Disagreements over findings are to be resolved through additional analysis and data provision and direct engagement. If agreement is not possible, the final report will note areas of disagreement as well the basis for the disagreements. The Consultant will also work closely with other consultants engaged by MCC, particularly the consultant(s) engaged to analyze public sector accountability issues, sharing information, findings, and contacts on the ground in Tunisia, and will consider him or herself part of a larger team tasked with facilitating the design of the overall Threshold Country Plan in Tunisia. 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 (a) Advanced Degree; Master's or equivalent (MANDATORY); (b) English and French fluency (MANDATORY); (c) Demonstrated experience analyzing and/or designing successful labor market reform programs in developing countries; (d) Demonstrated experience working in Tunisia or North Africa and the Middle East; (e) Demonstrated experience assessing policy and institutional gaps and weaknesses in labor markets and proposing context-relevant reforms conducting technical evaluations and/or writing technical evaluation reports; (f) Demonstrated experience leading to analytical assessment studies or missions in developing countries or serving as an in-country implementer of a labor market reform program; (g) Demonstrated experience assessing policy and institutional gaps and weaknesses in labor markets and proposing context-relevant reforms, ideally with expertise in one or more of the following areas: • labor costs and taxes; • labor law, regulations and institutional frameworks; • national social dialogues involving public institutions, civil society, labor unions, and private businesses; • analyzing labor market protections; • analysis, design, and reform of social security systems in developing countries. (h) Demonstrated experience conducting assessments, studies, publications and analytical missions (Note: identify role in each); (i) Demonstrated relevant experience facilitating and presenting in English; ideally in French-speaking settings; (j) Demonstrated experience engaging with foreign governments in the design and/or implementation of assistance programs. 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), January 2, 2013. Only e-mailed requests for additional information will be accepted at MCCConsultants@mcc.gov by 12:00 pm eastern standard time on December 27, 2012. 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. 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 document link below entitled, Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-4, (Alt I); MCC Bio-Data Form
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Tunisia, Tunisia
- Record
- SN02953170-W 20121222/121220234840-bae7aea32a3c5ef1eb18b7060d9298e0 (fbodaily.com)
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