DEADLINE: 11TH NOVEMBER, 2021
CREATIVE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
WEST AFRICA TRADE AND INVESTMENT HUB ACTIVITY
To: Offerors From: Creative Associates International, Inc.
Subject: Request for Proposal
(RFP) No.: RFP-HQ-0789- Annual Survey
Subproject#: Annual Survey Performance Period: 11 weeks from receiving an award 02 November 2021 19 November 2021
Closing Date: RFP 4:00 PM – Local Time, Washington D.C.
Reference: USAID Agreement No. 72062019C00003
Enclosed is a Request for Proposals (RFP). Creative invites qualified firms and organizations to submit a best-price proposal for West Africa Trade and Investment Hub Activity (WATIH) funded under USAID Agreement No. 72062019C00003. The issuance of a subcontract is subject to availability of funds, 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.
The requirements for this activity are described in the “Statement of Work” in Attachment I. Creative encourages your organization to indicate its interest in this procurement by submitting a proposal according to the instructions in Attachment II “Instructions to Offerors”. Proposals will be evaluated based on the “Evaluation Criteria” in Attachment III. Creative will make an award to the responsible Offeror submitting an offer which provides best value to the project: technical merit and price will be both considered.
To be considered, Offerors should submit a complete proposal no later than the closing date and time indicated above. Offerors should ensure that the proposals are well-written in English, easy to read, follow the instructions provided and contain only requested information.
Any questions should be submitted in writing and emailed to Bids@Creativedc.com not later than 12 November 2021. No questions will be entertained if they are received by means other than the specified email address, and any communications to alternate e-mail addresses will result in the disqualification of the bidder. The solicitation number (listed above) should be stated in the subject line. Answers will be compiled and posted on Creative’s webpage on 15 November 2021.
Proposals must be comprised of one electronic copy of the Technical Proposal and one electronic copy of the Cost/Business proposal, sent in separate e-mails, and labeled with the above-stated subject, subproject number and title. Submissions shall be delivered to:
Creative Procurement Department
Bids@Creativedc.com
Sincerely,
Creative Procurement Department
