REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
PURPOSE: RADIO PROGRAM PRODUCTION CONTRACT FOR BREAKTHROUGH ACTION
PRODUCTION LOCATION KANO: STATE
ISSUANCE DATE: 9TH DECEMBER 2019
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 20TH DECEMBER 2019 ON OR BEFORE 5PM
BREAKTHROUGH ACTION NIGERIA (A-Nigerian hereby seeks proposals for media companies with experience in Radio drama production to produce content for a Hausa radio program. The
Production Firm will work closely with BA-N technical staff in the course of radio content production for its MNCH+N and other thematic media interventions.
The John Hopkins University Centre for Communication Programs (JHUCCP), Baltimore USA, has
Evolved USAID Funding under the breakthrough ACTION Nigeria (BA-N) project, to implement health printing and social and behaviour change Interventions in Nigeria from 2018-2022. This project works with the federal and State Ministries of health to build their capacity in Social and Behavior change communication leadership and implement urine re and behavioural interventions to improve the health and well-being of Nigerians across a broad ray of health issues including Maternal, Neonatal, Child Health and Nutrition (MNCH+N), Family Planning, Malaria and Tuberculosis. We will work in 11 states and Abuja FCT, spanning each of the major geographical zones in the country.
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR PRODUCTION COMPANY
The media company will be responsible for the production of at least 1 Season (13 episodes per season) of a Hausa audio drama for radio and digital platforms during the lifespan of the project BA-Nigeria is responsible for providing script and actors for the said production. The contract will cover production for one season and will be subject to renewal based on satisfactory performance and available funding.
SPECIFICALLY, THE COMPANY WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
• Recording, mixing and mastering audio content for Wanji Games) – an interactive voice response game
• Recording mixing and mastering content for radio spots and/or VR
• Recording, editing and mastering of 13 episodes of 25 minute radio program content per season within production timeline
• Create 65 episodes of 5-minute version from the 13 episodes above, within production schedule
• Recording and mining the program promotional teasers
• Conducting technical rehearsal with actors/presenters
The selected media company will win a non-disclosure agreement against the private/public use of any at the final products from the work with others and not to use them for any other purpose outside this scope of work.
DELIVERABLES: High quality broadcast-ready content in Mp3 and WAV formats on a brand-new hard drive
ENGAGEMENT PERIOD
The expected period of engagement will be for 1 Season. However, this is subject to renewal upon satisfactory performance of the media company and availability of funding.
The production period for the current season will be from Feb 17th -31st Mar 2020
Essential requirements/ Selection Criteria
• Evidence of experience recording radio drama/spots for health related development projects and prior experience working with Hausa musicians
• Access to recording studio and equipment and access to production crew to accomplish the scope of work.
• Provision of financial quotation with reference to deliverables. Quotation should relea costs relating to studio session/location fee per deliverable line
• Sound engineering fee per stage (i.e. recording, mixing and mastering) per deliverable line.
• Provision of at least 3 high fidelity samples of previous work
• Ability to deliver within timeline. Intending bidders should provide production time line.
Eligibility of Bidders: Al bidders must show their eligibility to participate in this procurement by providing copies of the following documents.
• Legal Certificate of incorporation in Nigeria
• Tax identification Certification
• Company Profile of not more than 20 pages with verifiable business address, valid email with telephone numbers and point of contact for the organization.
SUBMISSION OF QUOTES – All bids must be on company’s official letter head, duly signed, dated and sealed to be delivered to the BA-N Office address below, or emailed to bartenders@ba-nigeria.org by or before 5pm, 20th December 2019. Please ensure that bids capture all the requirements for selection. Any questions should be emailed to the procurement team at batenders@ba-nigeria.org. Any bids received without following the submission instructions will be disqualified. Only shortlisted vendors will be contacted for further discussions. Quotations should be addressed to;
Project Director,
Radio Program Production for Breakthrough ACTION-Nigeria
The Plaza, Breakthrough ACTION, 2″ Floor, 23 ibrahim Tahir Lane, Cadastral Zone B05, Utako-Abuja.
Payment Terms
Please state your payment terms while quoting. However, BA-N’s preferred term is full payment after receipt of goods & services, when all invoices have been received and certification of products.
BA-N is VAT exempt, so please do not include VAT fees when quoting. Also note that BA-N will
Deduct withholding tax at the applicable rate (10%) from the total value to be remitted to FIRS. Payment will be made after submission of vendor invoice and acceptance/certification of items by BA-N
Note
• BA-N reserves the right to consider any quotations received before and after the end of the deadline. Any deviation from the specifications contained in the RFQ will lead to the vendor’s DISQUALIFICATION.
• Proposals will be scored on the ability to meet eligibility requirements, completeness and of the technical proposal, quality of the proposed work plan, quality of the budget and accompanying narrative, and relevant experience.
