CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS FOR THE SUPPLY OF SHOE MAKING MATERIAL
REFERENCE: USAID CONTRACT #7200AA18F00013
CLOSING DATE: 13TH JANUARY 2020 BY 4:00 PM

Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). Creative Associates International (Creative) invites qualified firms and organizations to submit a quotation for the work funded under USAID Contract # 7200AA18F00013. The issuance of a subcontract is subject to availability of funds, the successful negotiation of the subcontract budget and terms, and receiving USAID’s Contracting Officer consent, if required. The contract resulting from this award will be a single firm fixed price purchase order.

Statement of Work for NLCB152-12348 SUPPLY OF SHOE MAKING MATERIAL

All offerors must provide proof of registration and tax. Attach CAC certificate and TIN when sending quotation.

  • All transportation and handling charges if any should be incorporated into vendor’s quoted unit price.

Creative estimates that the commodities will be delivered over a period of one week. The selected offeror should have the capacity to provide the commodities needed by Creative within the aforementioned timeframe. The consumption range provided is an estimate, and Creative reserves the right to consume above or below this range, or to order partial Items, and the selected offeror shall deliver accordingly. The selected offeror must deliver the commodities according to the provided timeline.

*Exact dates may vary and will be agreed upon at the signing of the firm fixed price purchase order.

  1. RFQ Requirements: To ensure that best value is obtained the following would be considered;
  1. Evidence of Vendor’s registration with CAC and Tax Identification number
  2. Acceptable Quotation Validity Period
  3. Availability of items
  4. Delivery within specified time
  5. Acceptable warranty period

Note: Failure to submit the above requirement, will lead to disqualification.

  • Evaluation Criteria: Best Value – Only quotations that meet the requirements above will be considered for evaluation. Please note that if there are significant deficiencies regarding responsiveness to the requirements of this RFQ, an offer may be deemed “non-responsive” and thereby disqualified from consideration. Creative reserves the right to waive immaterial deficiencies at its discretion
  • Correct technical specification, submission of manufacturer’s part number or samples/pictures through which technical specification can be verified (especially where different product is quoted for).
  • Terms and Conditions: This is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) only. Issuance of this RFQ does not in any way obligate Creative to make an/any award(s) or pay for costs incurred by potential offerors in the preparation and submission of an offer. Prospective offerors may provide a quotation for a portion of or the entire quantity listed in the table above. Additional terms and conditions are outlined below:
  • Creative’s standard payment terms are net 30 days after receipt and acceptance of any commodities or deliverables. Payment will only be issued to the entity submitting the offer in response to this RFQ and identified in the resulting award; payments will not be issued to a third party.
  • Any award resulting from this RFQ will be a firm fixed price purchase order.
  • No commodities or services may be provided that are manufactured, assembled in, shipped from, transported through, or otherwise involve any of the following countries: Burma (Myanmar), Cuba, Iran, North Korea, (North) Sudan, and/or Syria.
  • Any international air or ocean transportation or shipping carried out under any award resulting from this RFQ must take place on U.S.-flag carriers/vessels.
  • United States law prohibits transactions with, and the provision of resources and support to, individuals and organizations associated with terrorism. The supplier under any award resulting from this RFQ must ensure compliance with these laws.
  • Taxes Withheld: Per the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the vendor is responsible for the payment of taxes. Creative will provide a tax receipt upon request once it is received from the Federal Tax Authority (minimum of 3 months). Vendor shall be responsible for providing a tax identification number, along with bank account details, company name, company or corporate registration number, company address, contact number(s). Tax Deductions are as follows: sale and supplies 5%, building & construction 5%, other categories 10%.