MODIFICATION
R -- New Consultant for Irrigation Cost Analysis - Amendment 2
- Notice Date
- 3/13/2013
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- 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
- MCC13RFQ0057
- Response Due
- 4/1/2013
- Archive Date
- 4/16/2013
- Point of Contact
- Regina E. Maxwell, Phone: 2025213683
- E-Mail Address
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MCCConsultants@mcc.gov
(MCCConsultants@mcc.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Statement of Work (SOW) IRRIGATION COST ANALYSIS, INSTITUTIONS AND SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT SERVICES MCC-13-RFQ-0057 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-0057 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. 6) Description of Services: MCC puts extensive time and effort into thorough due diligence of all irrigation investments, with special emphasis on sustainability of our investments and ensuring that the proper institutions are in place and capable of managing these irrigation schemes. In addition, at various points during Compact implementation, MCC performs technical audits to ensure that there are no new risks to sustainability and that all institutional activities are proceeding as planned and having the expected results. The importance of addressing sustainability issues in irrigation investments early and often in the life of a compact became very clear in the recent MCC Ag College (Nov 2012). With irrigation projects completed or underway in nine countries, most of which have experienced high cost overruns and re-scopings, MCC is interested in reflecting on its experiences so far with irrigation projects as they compare to those of other donors - to compare costs across different type of infrastructure investments and to develop a guide and tool to help inform decisions and planning around future investments. 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 The consultant shall have the following minimum qualifications: a) A minimum of 15 years of experience in institutional capacity building among water users associations of large-scale irrigation schemes in similar geographies, where MCC is active. (MANDATORY) b) A minimum of 15 years of experience designing institutional capacity building programs and conducting institutional assessments of existing irrigation programs. (MANDATORY) c) Writing Sample: Please include with your RFQ submission a short concept note (maximum 2 pages) outlining a proposed approach for completing Activity #1 in the Statement of Work (SOW). (MANDATORY) d) Previous contributions to scholarly research on irrigation costs, list publications in CV, (Highly preferred). e) Advanced degree (accredited Masters or Ph.D.) in Agriculture, Engineering or a related discipline, preferred. f) French proficiency communication skills, preferred. 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), April 1, 2013. Only e-mailed requests for additional information will be accepted at MCCConsultants@mcc.gov by 2:00 pm EST on March 20, 2013. 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; include writing sample (25 page maximum); (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). 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: Statement of Work; Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-4, (Alt I); MCC Bio-Data Sheet.
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