Background:
The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Regional Services Center (RSC) in Budapest, is seeking proposals from qualified Macedonian organizations interested in providing technical assistance and/or services to governmental and non-governmental organizations to improve Macedonia‘s competitiveness and energy security and reduce greenhouse gas emissions via greater clean energy investments, primarily through the introduction of a systematic energy management approach in the industrial sector. The reduction of energy use, combined with fuel switching to local and less expensive (relative to electric heating) sources improves business and individual capital liquidity, while also reducing dependence on foreign fuel and energy imports and limiting greenhouse gas emissions. Ultimately, the extra capital and reduced fuel price risk should improve the competitive position of local businesses and therefore encourage further investment.
This is a full and open competition, under which any type of Macedonian organization (large or small commercial [for profit] firms, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations) is eligible to compete.
For the purposes of this section, local entity means a corporation, a nonprofit organization, or another body of persons that--
(1) is legally organized under the laws of;
(2) has as its principal place of business or operations in; and
(3) either is--
(A) majority owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of; or
(B) managed by a governing body the majority of whom are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Macedonia;
For purposes of this section, `majority owned' and `managed by' include, without limitation, beneficiary interests and the power, either directly or indirectly, whether exercised or exercisable, to control the election, appointment, or tenure of the organization's managers or a majority of the organization's governing body by any means.
USAID plans to award a fixed-priced contract paying fixed amounts for completion of milestones that the offer or shall propose in accordane with C, IV.Detailed Work Requirements. The contract is planned for a base period of three years with an option to extend by one more year. The total estimated cost is ranging between US $1.2 - $1.3 million for the three years base period and $300,000 to $400,000 for the one year option period, inclusive of fee, and subject to availability of funds.
Offerors should note that funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government‘s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available.
Place od performance:
The duty post is Skopje, Macedonia. The Contractor staffs are expected to travel to other locations within Macedonia, as required, to complete the assigned tasks. The COP must be based in Skopje.
Performance standards:
Evaluation of the Contractor's overall performance will be conducted jointly by the Contracting Officer‘s Representative (COR) and the Contracting Officer, and shall form the basis of the Contractor's permanent performance record with regard to this contract. The following general performance standards will be included in the basis of the evaluation:
Quality:
(a) Quality and effectiveness of the Contractor's long-term key personnel, other non-key long-term professionals, and short-term specialists.
(b) Degree to which key personnel provided are consistent with the names mentioned in the proposal.
(c) Quality and effectiveness of Technical Assistance provided to project clients.
(d) Extent to which open, transparent relations are established with partners.
(e) Extent to which Contractor takes advantage of opportunities in managing for results.
Language requirements:
Fluent English is required for contractor's long and short term expatriate professionals; proficiency in English and Macedonian languages are required for local professional and key administrative personnel.
Deadline: 18 October 2012
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