MODIFICATION
B -- Kenya Broadcasting Corporation Business Planning Technical Assistance
- Notice Date
- 1/5/2007
- Notice Type
- Modification
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- United States Trade and Development Agency, USTDA, USTDA, 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, C/O US TDA 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, VA, 22209-3901, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-0611009B-1
- Response Due
- 2/6/2007
- Archive Date
- 2/21/2007
- Description
- POC Evangela Kunene, USTDA, 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, VA 22209-3901, Tel: (703) 875-4357, Fax: (703) 875-4009. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT CONTRACTS OFFICE; PROPOSAL SUBMISSION PLACE: Mr. David Waweru, Managing Director, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), Broadcasting House, Harry Thuku Road, P.O Box 30456 GPO 00100, Nairobi, Kenya, Tel.: 254-20-211719, Fax: 254-20-220675. Kenya Broadcasting Corporation Business Planning Technical Assistance. The Grantee (the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation or KBC) invites submission of qualifications and proposal data (collectively referred to as the "Proposal") from interested U.S. firms which are qualified on the basis of experience and capability to develop a technical assistance program that will develop a business plan that will allow KBC to expand its signal and increase its delivery of service in more local languages. KBC requested U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) assistance to develop, design and propose a technical evaluation of the KBC network, with a view of using the report to raise money for the implementation of the same from donors including the development of four priority projects. The project will also include an appropriate training and mentorship program to help KBC implement that plan. The four priority projects are: Project 1 - Build out of Network Infrastructure to reach 100% of Kenya and Eastern Africa Region; Project 2 - Create LAN/ WAN Networks; Project 3 - Redesign News Radio and TV Service Delivery and update production facilities; and Project 4 - Develop Archive Resources and digitize all records. The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the KBC Planning Technical Assistance include: 1) Review and Assessment of Current Business and Technical Operations and Training Needs. 2) Feasibility Analysis for Four Priority Projects. 3) Development of Training and Mentorship Programs. 4) Developmental Impact Assessment. 5) Environmental Impact Assessment. 6) Comprehensive Business Plan and Technical Roadmap. 7) Final Report. The U.S. firm selected will be paid in U.S. dollars from a $214,082 grant to the Grantee from the USTDA. A detailed Request for Proposals (RFP), which includes requirements for the Proposal, the TOR, and a background definitional mission report are available from USTDA, at 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, VA 22209-3901. To request the RFP in PDF format, please go to: https://www.ustda.gov/USTDA/FedBizOpps/RFP/rfpform.asp. Requests for a mailed hardcopy version of the RFP may also be faxed to the IRC, USTDA at 703-875-4009. In the fax, please include your firm?s name, contact person, address, and telephone number. Some firms have found that RFP materials sent by U.S. mail do not reach them in time for preparation of an adequate response. Firms that want USTDA to use an overnight delivery service should include the name of the delivery service and your firm's account number in the request for the RFP. Firms that want to send a courier to USTDA to retrieve the RFP should allow one hour after faxing the request to USTDA before scheduling a pick-up. Please note that no telephone requests for the RFP will be honored. Please check your internal fax verification receipt. Because of the large number of RFP requests, USTDA cannot respond to requests for fax verification. Requests for RFPs received before 4:00 PM will be mailed the same day. Requests received after 4:00 PM will be mailed the following day. Please check with your courier and/or mail room before calling USTDA. Only U.S. firms and individuals may bid on this USTDA financed activity. Interested firms, their subcontractors and employees of all participants must qualify under USTDA's nationality requirements as of the due date for submission of qualifications and proposals and, if selected to carry out the USTDA-financed activity, must continue to meet such requirements throughout the duration of the USTDA-financed activity. All goods and services to be provided by the selected firm shall have their nationality, source and origin in the U.S. or host country. The U.S. firm may use subcontractors from the host country for up to 20 percent of the USTDA grant amount. Details of USTDA's nationality requirements and mandatory contract clauses are also included in the RFP. Interested U.S. firms should submit their Proposal in English directly to the Grantee by 4:00PM (Local Time), February 6, 2007 at the above address. Evaluation criteria for the Proposal are included in the RFP. Price will not be a factor in contractor selection, and therefore, cost proposals should NOT be submitted. The Grantee reserves the right to reject any and/or all Proposals. The Grantee also reserves the right to contract with the selected firm for subsequent work related to the project. The Grantee is not bound to pay for any costs associated with the preparation and submission of Proposals. Kenya Broadcasting Corporation Business Planning Technical Assistance. The following clarification is made to the December 22, 2006 announcement, reference USTDA number 0611009B-1, which is a reposting (without change) of USTDA number 0611009B. The grantee, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation, has determined that all of the proposals submitted in response to the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation Business Planning Technical Assistance Request for Proposal (USTDA number 0611009B/deadline date September 28, 2006), lacked sufficient experience in the broadcasting field, including regional and business qualifications, and so were not fully responsive to the award criteria. As a result, the grantee requested that USTDA repost the Request for Proposal, and, accordingly, the Request for Proposal was reposted on December 22, 2006 (reference USTDA number 0611009B-1). Previous bidders are welcome to submit a revised proposal. For reference, the Award Criteria, Section 4 of the Request for Proposal, is reproduced below (unchanged from the previous version). Section 4: AWARD CRITERIA Individual proposals will be initially evaluated by a Procurement Selection Committee of representatives from the Grantee. The Committee will then conduct a final evaluation and completion of ranking of qualified Offerors, and the Grantee shall promptly negotiate a contract with the best qualified Offeror. If a satisfactory contract cannot be negotiated with the best qualified Offeror, negotiations will be formally terminated. Negotiations shall then be undertaken with the second most qualified Offeror and so forth. The selection of the Contractor will be based on the following criteria: Technical Qualifications (50%) Extensive Broadcasting Engineering Experience: 1) Has the capabilities to coordinate, direct, and manage major broadcasting engineering projects and abilities to plan, monitor and implement project cost controls and schedules. 2) Possess extensive knowledge and experience with all facets of broadcast systems implementation and maintenance and the related technologies and equipment including satellite, microwave, analog and digital SD and HD systems, AM/FM, LF, VLF ad UHF, different master control switchers, routers, audio consoles, and signal distribution technologies. 3) Experience planning and implementing digital solutions, channels and distribution systems and providing training worldwide. Also recommended are skills in diagnosing and even repairing broadcast production equipment, uplink transmitters and antennas. 4) Strong knowledge and experience in audio and video production processes and technical facilities, Outside Broadcast (OB) and Satellite News Gathering (SNG) technical facilities. 5) Strong knowledge and experience with ability to design and implement modern studio lighting systems. Strong Network Engineering Experience: 1) Experience in the design and implementation of high performance / high-availability architectures. 2) Strong knowledge of network communication architectures, protocols and security. 3) Extensive experience with evaluation of RF issues such as on-site network and transmission requirements, capacity demands, and successful integration of all network components. 4) Experience with routing and switching technologies, firewall and VPN technologies. 5) Ability to build, develop, deploy, and document complex network and infrastructure solutions and provide training worldwide. 6) Strong Computer Networking experience. 7) Experience in the design and implementation of high performance / high-availability computer networking architecture. 8) Strong knowledge of computer network communication architectures, protocols and security. 9) Experience with routing and switching technologies, firewall and all state-of-the-art technologies, and cost-effective applications. 10) Knowledge of computer networking automation for broadcasting applications. 11) Knowledge of computer networking automation for broadcasting transmission network operations. 12) Demonstrated training capacity of computer networking operations for large, multi-departmental, multi-campus organizations. 13) Ability to build, develop, deploy, and document complex network and infrastructure solutions and provide training worldwide. Regional and Business Qualifications (30%) 1) Experience consulting on broadcasting solutions and implementations in both North America and Africa. 2) Business Reengineering design and successful implementation experience with parastatal organizations in Africa or government, NGO or large private corporations in Sub-Saharan Africa. 3) Focus on solutions, problem solving, business context and results. Project Management Qualifications (20%) 1) Proven project management experience with a solid track record of successful completion on time and within budget. 2) Experience developing, managing and delivering broadcasting and networking projects. The following positions should be presented for this assignment. The bidder may provide other qualified individuals as they see appropriate: Broadcasting Technical Architect Job Purpose: To architect, design and assist with planning, implementation and management of broadcasting and communication networks, voice and data products, and secure enterprise level network and computer adoption. Major Duties and Responsibilities: 1) Work collaboratively with Business Engineers to create a cohesive strategy for organizational and technological restructuring of a broadcasting organization. 2) Provide primary technical leadership for design and development of high level technology plans and architecture drawing from own extensive experience with large enterprise network structures, security and broadcasting production and distribution systems. 3) Evaluate existing communication, broadcasting and distribution networks and provide new ideas for improvements, recommendations and plans for upgrades and technologically advanced solutions. 4) Establish functional and technical specifications and standards, solve component level problems with broadcasting production equipment as well as hardware/software interface problems, ensure integration and security of the entire system and sub-systems. 5) Deliver high quality documentation, plans and architectures effectively communicating and supporting the context. Skills/Education: Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering (digital), Network Engineering, Physics, Electronics or related technical discipline At least 6 years combined broadcasting and IT industry experience and proven knowledge with large-scale infrastructure implementations and system integrations of complex systems in broadcasting and IT organizations. Experience with infrastructure, network, and application design, across various phases of implementation or 5+ years broadcast/production engineering maintenance experience. Possess the ability to work independently or as a member of a project team. FCC License or SBE Certification RF Networking Engineer Job Purpose: To assess, design, integrate, the RF technology components for FM communication network, and coordinate with system architectural and business designs for carrying out the build out of the Network Transmission Infrastructure. Major Duties and Responsibilities: 1) Work collaboratively with Broadcast, Computer Networking and Business Engineers to create an integrated design for network-siting and installation of FM transmission network for a broadcasting organization. 2) Evaluate existing all RF aspects of network design, installation, and network operations, and provide plan for investigating, network-siting and upgrading new FM country-wide network 3) Establish functional and technical specifications and standards, solve component-level problems with current network operations, to ensure the integration of the equipment, infrastructure, and transmission legacy systems with all RF issues and components of new FM network. 4) Ensure that RF network design includes capacity for expansion with increase of network demands, enables state-of-the-art technologies such as Wi-Fi, VoIP, and ability to work with new technology development. 5) Deliver high quality documentation, plans and implementation strategy to effectively communicate and support the RF issues for project. Skills/Education: Bachelors Degree in Engineering, RF Network Engineering, Electrical Engineering (digital), Physics, Electronics or related technical discipline. At least 5 to 10 years combined RF Network evaluation and implementation experience, broadcasting industry experience and proven knowledge with large-scale infrastructure implementations and system integrations of complex systems in broadcasting organizations. Experience with RF aspects of infrastructure, network, and application design, across various phases of implementation or 8+ years related broadcast engineering experience. Possess the ability to work independently or as a member of a project team. Computer Networking Consultant Job Purpose: To assess, design, integrate, and carryout the LAN/WAN network for computer network communications, by assessing, determining applications, and transmission design to carrying out all computerization throughout the organization in business, operations, broadcasting production, and transmission network operations and network control. Major Duties and Responsibilities: 1) Work collaboratively with Broadcast, RF, and Business Engineers to create an integrated design for the organization-wide computer network. 2) Evaluate needs and objectives such as network agility, network channels needed, reducing production costs, extending audience reach, standardize file, signal and other related formats, and complying with regional legislation. 3) Include in design integration of all technology components, including custom networking kit, hardware, and software so that network successfully supports corporate operations, as well as any legacy integration issues. 4) Analyze issues and needs for client/server, communications/connectivity, security, and volumetric data analysis. 5) Review and support appropriate transmission topology for planned transmission network, and design support for network automation systems that are involved. 6) Design and evaluate a logical representation for LAN/WAN that includes all components for central and remote sites, other services including state-of-the-art technologies such as WI-FI, VoIP, and ability to expand network to include new technology developments. 7) Include network management capabilities including hardware, software, and components to ensure that the network supports all organizational operations. 8) Provide a comprehensive training package to ensure that network operations, automation, and maintenance are successfully carried out. 9) Deliver high quality documentation, plans and implementation strategy to effectively communicate and support the LAN/WAN network for project. Skills/Education: Bachelors Degree in Computer Technology, Networking Engineering, or related technical discipline. At least 5 to 10 years combined computer networking experience in evaluating and implementing complex LAN/WAN networks in large, multi-site organizations. Experience with integrating high-level computer networks design for broadcasting networks or other related fields that include broadcasting transmission, satellite, automation technologies, and other complex delivery technologies. Experience with successfully integrating legacy computer technologies, and broadcasting analog technologies into new LAN/WAN architecture. Possess the ability to work independently or as a member of a project team. Business Process Engineer 1) Dynamic and accountable professional with experience working with public and private technology oriented enterprises and organizations. Specific experience with broadcasting or IT business reengineering is highly desired. 2) Designing and architecting business processes and workflows and generating comprehensive strategy and business planning documents addressing organizational process and staffing impacts. 3) Analyzing proposed business and technical solutions as well as the existing procedures, technologies, systems and workflows in place, recommending the approach and defining the roadmap for their successful integration and implementation. 4) In depth knowledge of best practices, latest project management processes, methods and competencies is required 5) Ability to provide project management, training and leadership to team members. 6) Implementation experience with IT or broadcasting solutions is required. 7) Requires minimum Bachelors degree in Business Administration or Computer Science. MBA and technical M.S degrees are preferred. 8) Five to ten years industry experience in business strategy, Enterprise PMO, re-engineering role or equivalent combination of education and experience. 9) PMI certification is required. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer or MCSE equivalent competencies are highly desired. Proposals which do not include all requested information may be considered non-responsive. Price will not be a factor in contractor selection. The deadline for submission of bids remains at 4:00PM (local time Nairobi, Kenya), February 6, 2007. Please note the proposals should still be submitted to: Mr. David Waweru Managing Director Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) Broadcasting House Harry Thuku Road P.O Box 30456 GPO 00100 Nairobi, Kenya Tel.: 254-20-211719 Fax: 254-20-220675
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