SPECIAL NOTICE
99 -- Public Relations Consultant
- Notice Date
- 11/19/2020 6:31:29 PM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 541820
— Public Relations Agencies
- Contracting Office
- MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- 511900
- Response Due
- 12/11/2020 2:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 12/26/2020
- Point of Contact
- MCCU Procurement
- E-Mail Address
-
procurement@mccu-sl.org
(procurement@mccu-sl.org)
- Description
- 1. The Government of Sierra Leone has established the Millennium Challenge Coordinating Unit (�MCCU�) as an autonomous entity with independent legal authority to oversee, manage, and implement a Threshold Program funded by the Millennium Challenge Corporation (�MCC�). MCC is a U.S. government agency focused on assisting countries dedicated to good governance, economic freedom, and investments in people. 2. The MCC Threshold Program with Sierra Leone will provide up to $44.4 million to support significant policy reforms and improve governance in the water and electricity sectors. By establishing independent regulation, strengthening key institutions, and increasing transparency and accountability, the program seeks to create a foundation for the financially sustainable provision of essential water and electricity services, as well as limit opportunities for corruption in service delivery. The Threshold Program will run for up to five (5) years after the entry into force of the Millennium Challenge Account Threshold Program Grant Agreement (�Threshold Program Agreement�) which occurred in February 2016. 3. The Request for Proposals (�RFP�) follows the General Procurement Notice that appeared in dgMarket on 21 October 2020, UNDB Online on 22 October 2020 and Concord and Standard Times newspapers on 21 October 2020. 4. MCCU now invites proposals from legally constituted consulting firms to provide the consultant services referenced above. More details on these consultant services are provided in the Terms of Reference. This RFP is open to all eligible entities (�Consultants�) who wish to respond. Subject to restrictions noted in the RFP, consultants may associate with other consultants to enhance their capacity to successfully carry out the assignment. 5. The consultant services, and the contract expected to be awarded is for a period of 4 months. 6. A Consultant will be selected under the Fixed Budget Selection (FBS) Method, the evaluation procedure for which is described in sections of the RFP in accordance with �MCC Program Procurement Guidelines� which are provided on the MCC website (www.mcc.gov/ppg). The selection process, as described, will include a review and verification of qualifications and past performance, including a reference check, prior to the contract award. 7. Consultants interested in receiving the RFP and submitting a Proposal should register their interest by sending an e-mail (with subject: Request for Public Relations Consultant RFP) to the Procurement Unit on procurement@mccu-sl.org , giving full contact details of the Consultant. This will also ensure that the Consultants receive updates regarding this RFP. 8. Proposals must be delivered in the manner specified in Section I - ITC 17, no later than 10.00am GMT of 11 December 2020. 9. Please note that only electronic Proposals shall be accepted. Late Proposals will not be accepted under any circumstances. For the Original Notice, please visit: https://mcc.dgmarket.com/tender/37322405 DISCLAIMER: THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. FOR UPDATES ON THIS SOLICITATION, PLEASE FOLLOW THE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE LINK PROVIDED. THIS PROCUREMENT IS NOT CONDUCTED UNDER THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS, IS NOT ADMINISTERED BY THE US GOVERNMENT, AND THE RESULTING AWARD WILL BE MADE BY THE COUNTRY INDICATED IN THE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT.� FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS PROCUREMENT, PLEASE CONTACT THE PERSON NAMED IN THE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT.
- Web Link
-
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- Place of Performance
- Address: SLE
- Country: SLE
- Country: SLE
- Record
- SN05856754-F 20201121/201119230223 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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