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USAID/Nepal KISAN 2 Request for Proposal (RFP) No. SOL-367-15-000002
The content of this slide presentation is provided to prospective offerors as a courtesy. Information contained in the RFP and amendments thereto take precedence over information contained in this presentation.Thank youShirley L. Baldwin, Contracting OfficerOffice of Acquisition and AssistanceUSAID/NepalAmendment No.1 to the RFP No. SOL-367-15-000002 will take precedence in case of inconsistencies in this power point presentation versus the RFP.
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Slide2Feed the Future (FTF) KISAN 2Pre-Proposal Conference
November 14, 2014
Royal Party Venue and Café
Kathmandu, Nepal
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Slide3Presentation Outline
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Time
Program
13:00-13:30
Registration, Networking and Tea/Coffee
13:30-13:35
Welcome and opening remarks
13:35-13:40
FTF Overview
13:40-13:45
Preparation of Technical Proposal
13:45-13:55
KISAN 2 RFP information
13:55-14:00
M&E requirement
14:00-14:05
Branding & Marking Strategy and Outreach & Communications Plan
14:05-14:15
GESI consideration
14:15-14:25
Environmental
c
ompliance
14:25-14:35
GIS requirement
14:35-14:40
Award
Information
14:40-14:50
Preparation of Cost Proposal and Payment Schedule
14:50-15:00
Submission requirement
15:00-15:15
Brief on Proposal Writing Training
15:15-15:35
Tea Break/Networking
15:35-16:35
Question and Answer Session
16:35-16:40
Closing
Slide41. Feed the Future Overview
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Agriculture productivity and income generation
Nutrition and hygiene
Entrepreneurial literacy
Focus: High value vegetables
Cropping systems: Rice, maize, lentils, livestock
Value chains
Areas
FTF Major Goal:
Reduce hunger and poverty and improve nutrition in Nepal, especially among women and children under five
Feed the Future/Nepal Strategy
100% inclusive leadership, whole-of-gov’t approach
Scale and sustainability through change agents and local capacity building
Based on USAID proven interventions
Highlights
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Business
Literacy
IPM IL
CSISA
KISAN
HMRP
Feed the Future Overview, cont.
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Geographic Focus
: 20 districts in the Terai and lower hills in the Far West, Mid-West, and West
Feed the Future Overview, cont.
Slide7FTF Major Program: Knowledge-Based Integrated Sustainable Agriculture and Nutrition (KISAN)
KISAN Agriculture InterventionsIncrease productivity of high-value vegetables with complementary impact on rotational crops: rice, maize, and pulsesIncrease access and use of quality inputs, especially irrigation and seedEnhance market access and connections between farmers and traders5 year project that started in February 2013Implemented by Winrock International with local Nepali NGOs
FTF
Nutrition and Hygiene
Interventions Interventions on nutrition and hygiene behavior, improve diet quality will be implemented by USAID’s SUAHARA project
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Feed the Future Overview, cont.
Slide82. Preparation of Technical Proposal
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Slide9Instructions for Preparation of
Technical Proposal (Section L.10)For base year one to three and for option years four to fiveL.10.1 - Cover Page
L.10.2 - Table of Contents
L.10.3 – Executive Summary (max one page)
L.10.4 – Section A: Technical Approach
L.10.5 – Section B: Management Plan
L.10.6 – Section C: Past Performance
L.10.7 – Section E: Geographic Focus
L.10.8 – Section F: M&E
L.10.9 – Section G: Outreach &Communication Plan/B&M Plan
L.10.10 – Section H: GESI statement
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Technical Proposal
Slide103. FTF KISAN-2
RFP Information
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Slide11KISAN 2 RFP (Section C.4)
Main Objective:increase agricultural productivity and incomes and improve the private sector’s role in agriculture extension services to smallholder farmers. Program Summary:Districts: Far-west - Achham, Baitadi, Dadeldhura, Doti, Mid west - Dailekh, Pyuthan, Jajarkot, Rolpa, Rukum, SalyanWest - Gulmi, PalpaTarget of 50,000 beneficiaries
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RFP Information
Slide12KISAN 2 RFP (Section C.4)
Addresses following FTF Outcomes (from 1 to 5):Farmers receive improved and increased agricultural inputs Improved capacity of agriculture extension workers, service providers, farmers, and agribusiness entrepreneurs Improved and sustainable agriculture production and post-harvest technologies and practices adopted at the farm level Improved Market Efficiency Increased capacity of GON and local organizations
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RFP Information, cont.
Slide13Other Deliverables
Program PlansMonitoring and Evaluation Plan (Section C.4.5.7)Management Plan (Section C.4.5.5)Annual Work Plan (Section C.4.5.6)Outreach and Communications Plan (Section C.4.15)Life of Project Implementation Plan (C.4.5.4)Branding Implementation and Marking Plan (Section D)
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RFP Information
Slide14Periodic ReportsQuarterly Performance Report (Section C.4.5.8)Annual
Performance Report (Section C.4.5.8)Monthly Report (Section C.4.5.8)Final Report (Section C.4.5.8)Financial Report (C.4.5.9)Security Report (C.4.5.10)
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RFP Information
Slide15Coordination Responsibilities (Sections C.4.2)
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RFP Information
Coordination with FTF projects:
- KISAN
- FTF M&E contractor
- Peace Corps Volunteers
- FFP
- SUAHARA
- IPM
- CSISA
Strong coordination with GON
- MOAD and Departments at central level
- Regional offices at regional level
- District offices at district level
Slide164. M&E REQUIREMENT
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Section C.4.5.7 Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Plan
Results Framework
Plans for documenting results of any activity that can be used for publicizing success (including video and photos)
Detailed definition of each indicator
Source, method, and frequency of data collection
Description of how the performance data will be analyzed
Disaggregation of beneficiaries by sex, age, caste, ethnicity
At minimum, by 6 categories: Dalit, Muslim, Brahmin/Chhetri, Newar, Janajati, and Other.
By 5-year age groups: 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, etc.
Tentative targets for each indicator
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Section F: M&E Plan
Must be developed together with COR within 60 days of award
Subject to approval by COR
USAID will organize independent evaluations of this activity, and a third party will conduct regular monitoring. Plan to work closely with them.
Must include indicators or proxy indicators to track levels of social inclusion.
Data collected must be compiled, compared to targets, reported on directly to the project’s COR, and entered into the Feed the Future online Monitoring System (FTFMS).
Plan to allocate 2-4% of total estimated cost of award (across all objectives) towards M&E.
Slide19CDCS Goal: A more democratic, prosperous, AND RESILIENT Nepal
CDCS Development Hypothesis: Effective and inclusive governance, combined with investments in human capital and economic growth, will result in a more democratic, prosperous, and resilient Nepal.
DO 1: MORE Inclusive and Effective governance
IR 1.2: Accountability of selected institutions strengthened
IR 1.3: Civic participation and advocacy INCREASED
IR 1.1: Peaceful political environment sustained
Key Cross-Cutting Issues: REDUCING EXTREME POVERTY; Gender Equality and Social Inclusion; Youth; Resilience/Disaster Risk Reduction; Science, Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships
IR 1.4: PUBLIC POLICY AND performance IMPROVED
DO 2: Inclusive AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH to reduce extreme poverty
IR 2.1: Agriculture-based income increased
IR 2.2: Small enterprise opportunities expanded
DO 3: INCREASED HUMAN CAPITAL
IR 3.1: A BETTER skilled, literate population
IR 3.2: A HealthIER and well-nourished population
IR 2.3: Resilience of targeted natural resources and related livelihoods improved
Slide20Improved Nutritional Status
Number of people trained in child health and nutrition through USG-supported
programs
Number of children under five reached by USG-supported nutrition
programs *
Number of USG social assistance beneficiaries participating in productive safety
nets
Inclusive Agricultural Growth
Number of jobs attributed to FTF implementation
Number of hectares under improved technologies or management practices as a result of USG assistance
Number of farmers and others who have applied new technologies or management practices as a result of USG assistance
Number of individuals who have received USG supported short-term agricultural sector productivity or food security training
Value of Agricultural and Rural Loans
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Branding and Marking Strategy and Outreach and Communications Plan
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Agency requirement
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What is Branding?
… EVERYTHING
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Marking is the
logo placement
–
how we apply the USAID and partner graphic identities and logos to materials to visibly acknowledge contributors.
What is Marking?
Slide24So, What is Branded?Project Signs
Publications and Materials : studies, brochures, USAID-funded surveys, etc. Event Banners and Roll-ups Video Products (animated logo) USAID (not partner) ads in newspapers, on TV and radio Commodities and equipment, e.g. hospital beds, computers and other equipment provided through USAID assistance programs
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IMPORTANT:
Branding does not mean only the use of the logo, but
how we describe
in public events and communications products that the assistance is from “the American people” “provided by USAID”
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Implementers’
ADMINISTRATIVE
communications, materials and equipment examples:
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Implementer business cards (but they can include “USAID Contractor”)
•
Employment ads, office space, office equipment used for award administration
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Office supplies, e.g. implementer letterhead, when used for administrative purposes
•
Other materials related to award administration (such as hiring/firing staff or renting space and/or equipment)
•
Communications products that have received a branding and marking waiver or
exception
What is NOT Branded?
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Branding Implementation Plan
outlines how the USAID-funded program will be promoted to the public. The Plan includes:
• How to incorporate the message “This Assistance Is from the American People”
• How to publicize the program, e.g. through press releases, radio interviews, videos, interviews, speeches, public functions, etc.
• Key milestones to be highlighted and publicized: launching the program, announce research findings, publish reports, project completion
Specifics such as:
Program or project name,
How the program or project will be ‘positioned’,
Desired level of visibility for the program or project,
Audiences and Messages,
Promotional/Planned activities, materials, acknowledgements, etc.
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Marking Plan
identifies the specific public communications, commodities, and program materials and other items that visibly bear or will be marked with the USAID Identity
Sample ‘Illustrative’ Marking Plan:
What? When
How? Where?
Slide28Basic USAID Logo Rules
The brandmark must always include the tagline.
Do not re-create the USAID Identity under any circumstances.
The
color background of the USAID Identity can only be white, light gray or light blue.
On publication covers, the background of the USAID Identity must always be white.
The Graphic Standard Manual (found on the usaid.gov website) gives specific technical guidelines around the
color, clear space, minimum print size and usage for the logo as well as font guidelines.
The USAID Identity and sub-brand should be in color whenever possible. The black-only option can be used whenever print technology or budget does not allow for the full-color or two-color version. No other color combination is permitted.
Program sites should be marked with Agency standard signs.
USAID reserves the right to review materials that might bear the USAID Identity before production to ensure it complies with the marking plan and branding regulations.
WEBSITES: Projects are not allowed to build a stand-alone, project specific websites.
Slide29ADS 320 and USAID Graphic Standard Manual
Application: must use USAID Identity as provided, must follow guidance laid-out in the USAID Graphic Standards Manual. Website: http://www.usaid.gov/branding USAID Branding Graphics Standard Manual http://transition.usaid.gov/branding/gsm.html ADS 320 http://transition.usaid.gov/policy/ads/300/320.pdf
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Slide306. GESI CONSIDERATION
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GESI consideration
Slide31Section H. Gender ConsiderationsTo the greatest extent possible, the Contractor shall seek to include both men and women in all aspects of this program including participation and leadership in (e.g
. meetings, training)Some Explanations on the statement aboveDemonstrate deeper understanding of women’s multidimensional constraints and limitations (multidimensional inequities) in participation and leadership in proposed program activitiesTogether with men, ensure women as program beneficiaries, group activity leaders throughout the programProposal addresses women’s decision making capacity e.g, through creating space, platforms, processes and mechanisms which strengthen women’s ability to play a meaningful and effective roleDo not limit women participation to numbers only
Slide32Section H. Gender ConsiderationsThe Contractor shall collect, analyze and submit to USAID sex-disaggregated data and proposed actions that will address any identified gender-related issues.
Some Explanations on the statement aboveAll people related data must have sex disaggregation. Gender inequalities / gaps are reflected more strongly across caste and ethnicity. Caste ethnicity disaggregation can be included. Disaggregation must be at output and outcome levels.Data must be collected consistently using same parameters.
Slide33Section H. Gender ConsiderationsUSAID policy requires that gender issues be addressed as appropriate in all USAID-funded activities. The Contractor must look for gender implications or opportunities in the program, seeking to address embedded gender issues and promote gender equity, as appropriate, in all phases of program implementation and internal management.
Some Explanations on the statement aboveUse Nepal country specific literature on Gender assessments and policies. Demonstrate proficiency in use of gender analysis and measurement toolsUSAID’s References:http://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1870/GenderEqualityPolicy.pdfhttp://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1870/205.pdf
http://
pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/pnadq654.pdf
Slide34Section H. Gender ConsiderationsThe
Contractor must address gender concerns in a fundamental way. Gender indicators must be defined and tracked by the Contractor. Some Explanations on the statement aboveUse Nepal country specific literature on Gender assessments and policies. Demonstrate proficiency in use of gender analysis and measurement toolsActions that address gender related issues can be measured through use of gender sensitive indicators. Gender sensitive indicators point out to what extent and in what ways proposed activities achieved results related to gender equality. Include gender sensitive indicators to measure gender gaps and female empowermentSome egs are differences in women’s and men’s participation and benefits from interventions; impacts on female empowerment; reduction in or increase of gender gaps and inequalities
Slide35Some DefinitionsGender is the socially defined set of roles, rights, responsibilities, entitlements, and obligations of females and males in societies. The social definitions of what it means to be female or male vary among cultures and change over time. Gender Identity is an individual’s internal, personal sense of being male or female. For transgender people, their birth assigned sex and their own internal sense of gender identity do not match.
Slide36Gender GapGender Gap refers to a difference in status of males and femalesMeasured by comparing sex-disaggregated indicators, including …
– educational achievement – health outcomes– income or wealth indices– levels of political participation
Slide37Gender Integration“…involves identifying, and then addressing, gender inequalities during strategy and project design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. Since the roles and power relations between men and women affect how an activity is implemented, it is essential that project managers address these issues on an ongoing basis.”(Source: USAID Gender Equality and Female Empowerment Policy, 2012)
Slide38Gender Analysis
“…………..the gender analysis should identify root causes of existing gender inequalities or obstacles to female empowerment in that context so that USAID can proactively address them in the project design and seek out opportunities to promote women’s leadership and participation. The gender analysis should also identify potential adverse impacts and/or risks of gender-based exclusion that could result from planned activities, including:Displacing women from access to resources or assets;Increasing the unpaid work or caregiver burden of females relative to males;
Conditions
that restrict the participation of women or men in project activities
and benefits based on pregnancy, maternity/paternity leave, or marital status;Increasing the risk of gender-based violence, including sexual exploitation or human trafficking, sexually transmitted diseases, and HIV/AIDS; andMarginalizing
or excluding women in political and governance
processes. Because
males and females are not homogenous groups, gender analysis should also to
the extent
possible disaggregate by income, region, caste, race, ethnicity, disability, and
other relevant
social characteristics and explicitly recognize the specific needs of young girls
and boys
, adolescent girls and boys, adult women and men, and older women and men
.” (Source: USAID Gender Equality and Female Empowerment Policy, 2012)
Slide397. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
Slide40Environmental Compliance
Environmental consequences of all USAID-financed activities must be considered and appropriate environmental safeguards are adopted
Slide41Typical USAID activities and potential adverse environmental impactsAgriculture – pesticide residues in food, milk, meat
Irrigation – waterborne diseases, soil salinization of soils, alteration in aquatic ecologyWater supply & sanitation – groundwater acquifer depletion, waterborne disease transmission, contamination of groundwaterHealth services programs – medical and biohazardous wasters, disposal of used/spent needlesRural Infrastructure – deforestation, erosion from lack of drainageNatural Resource Management – disruption of ecosystem balance thru commercial production or harvesting of fauna or flora
Slide42Screening of activitiesExemptions:
International disaster assistance and emergency activities are exempted from the environmental regulations. No environmental documentation required.Categorical Exclusions: Activities like training, workshops, studies, seminars pose very low risk or have no effect on the environments – They require only brief documentation.IEEs or EAs: For all other activities an Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) or Environmental Assessment (EA) needs to be prepared.
Slide43The IEE is the first review of reasonably foreseeable effects of a proposed action on the environment. It is based on an analysis of:
the activity description (e.g., description of components, tasks, locations),
the activity’s likely effect on the natural or physical environment, and
the requirements of Reg. 216.
IEEs also identify the mitigation and monitoring actions as needed.
IEE
Slide44IEE OutcomesNegative Determination:
No adverse effect on the environmentNegative Determination with Conditions (NDC): If some specified mitigation and monitoring measures are taken there will not be any significant adverse impacts, e.g., a condition might be that water quality be monitored or that measures be taken to prevent erosion and siltationPositive Determination: Means that activity may have significant adverse effects on the environment. This means that an Environmental Assessment (EA) must be completed and approved.Deferral: for activities not yet sufficiently defined
Slide45Pesticide proceduresApplies to projects involved in procurement or use of pesticidesIEE should include Pesticide Evaluation Report and Safer Use Action Plan (PERSUAP) that considers:
USEPA registration statusBasis of selectionConsideration of IPMMethod of applicationToxicological hazardsEffectivenessCompatibility with target & non-target ecosystemsClimatic conditions, flora, fauna, geography, hydrology, soilAlternative pesticides or non-chemical control methodsHost country regulatory capacity, training, monitoring
Slide46Planning proposalsScreen activities for Categorical Exclusions, Negative Determinations/ with conditions (NDC) or positive determination.
Identify mitigation measures for each of the NDCsPlan budgets required for mitigation measures, and required expertise for compliance. Ensure technical and cost proposals address environmental management expertise, appropriate qualifications, and proposed approaches to compliance where activities require
Slide47Basic EMMP TemplateEMMP for Project XXXPerson Responsible
for Overseeing EMMP:
Activity 1: [name of activity]
[briefly describe activity & summarize potential adverse environmental impacts—from IEE]
IEE or EA Condition
(reproduced from the IEE or EA)
Mitigation
Specific actions
to be taken to comply with the condition.
(if an IEE or EA condition is already specific to the project/ activity and implementation actions self-evident, this “translation step” can be omitted
)
Monitoring
How will the project verify that the mitigation action is being implemented and is both effective and sufficient?
Timing and Responsible Parties
Who is responsible for mitigation, monitoring, reporting?
Timing/frequency of these actions
Slide48ResourcesWebsites:USAID’s Automated Directive System, Chapter 204.
http://www.usaid.gov/policy/ads/200/204.pdfElectronic copy of 22 CFR 216, along with many helpful guidelines, training books, sample documents. http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/environment/compliance/22cfr216Environmental Guidelines for Small-Scale Activities in Africa 2nd Edition http://www.encapafrica.org/egssaa.htmPeople:MEO - Shanker Khagi, Alternate MEO – Bronwyn Llewellyn
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. GIS REQUIREMENT
Slide50Program and Project Development OfficeProject Data, GIS Data and Data Policy
Slide51Overview
Geo-referencing Project data
USG Regulations / Open Data Policy and New ADS 579
Geospatial Science Data in the Context of Agriculture and Food Security
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What is Geo-referencing?
A processing of assigning geographic reference to data related to project either through the use of geographic coordinates, admin units/geographic codes or through the use of geo-coding procedure.
Why is Geo-referencing important?
USAID attaches great importance in transparency, visualization and use of data in project design, monitoring and reporting. So, only geo-referenced data can be used in this way.
Performance data are geo-referenced using geographic coordinates, admin units and geographic codes
Geo-referencing project data
Slide53Geographic Approach to Project Data (Illustration)
PM 6
PM 5
PM 4
PM 3
PM 2
PM 1
Geographically registered project data
Slide54USAID Development
Data – ADS 579
Data, and the information derived from data, are
assets for USAID, its partners, the
academic and scientific communities, and the public
at large. The value of data used in
strategic planning, design, implementation, monitoring,
and evaluation of USAID’s programs is enhanced when
those data are made available throughout the Agency
and to all other interested stakeholders, in accordance
with proper protection and redaction
allowable by law.
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Accessible: Convenient, non-proprietary, machine-readable formats (e.g. CSV, JSON, XML)Described: Fully documented; limitations and processing instructions explained (e.g. data dictionaries, code books, tutorials)Reusable: No restrictions on useComplete
: Highest level of granularity practicable
(e.g. latitude / longitude, individual survey responses)Timely: Made available when data is of greatest use and updated regularlyManaged Post-Release
: Point of contact assigned to continue updates and respond to queries
“Publicly available data that is structured in a way that enables the data to be fully discoverable and usable by end users.”
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Effective for contracts, grants, cooperative agreements as of October 1, 2014. Bilateral modifications being issued for existing awards:The Contractor / recipient must submit to the Development Data Library (DDL), at www.usaid.gov/data, in a machine-readable, non-proprietary format, a copy of any Dataset created or obtained in performance of this award, including
Datasets produced by a subcontractor at any tier
.
It is also a requirement to provide geospatial data purchased, created or obtained using USG project funds to the USAID Nepal Mission.
Slide57Agriculture Statistics
Crop productivity
Agro-climatic zonation
Soils and land systems
Climate dataAgriculture land use
Markets
Economic corridors etc.
Geospatial Science Data and analysis for Agriculture and
KISAN 2 Context (
n
ot limited to)
Slide58USAID Nepal Support
Basic geospatial data
Standards
System planning
Geo-database design
…based on consultations
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. Award Information
Slide60Introduction:
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Issuance Date of the Request for Proposal (RFP)
October 22,2014
Closing Date of the Submission of the RFP
December 19, 2014 1600 Hours Nepal Time
Deadline for the Submission of the Questions
November 17, 2014 1600 Hours Nepal Time
Contract Type
Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Completion Type
Estimated Period of Performance
Three Years with Two Additional Options Years
Total Estimated Cost of the Solicitation
$3.7 million to $4.9 million
Slide61Offeror Eligibility:The RFP is open to all Nepali organizations and business (Section L.2): - Be legally organized under the laws of Nepal
- Have its principal place of business or operations in Nepal - Majority owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents or managed by governing body the majority of whom are citizens or lawful permanent residents of Nepal Fixed Fee Schedule Against Deliverables (F.4 and Attachment 5): - Offerors are requested to propose fee for each of the deliverables in Attachment 5. For deliverables that are marked as TBD, Offerors are requested to make their best effort to propose fee for these TBD deliverables.
Slide62ATTACHMENT 5-FIXED FEE SCHEDULE AGAINST DELIVERABLES
Note:
Offerors are requested to propose fee for each of the deliverables in Attachment 5. For deliverables that are marked as TBD, Offerors are requested to make their best effort to propose fee for these TBD deliverables.
DELIVERABLES-INDICATORS
Unit
Base Years 1 to 3
Option Years 4 to 5
Total
Fixed Fee for Base Years 1 to 3
Fixed Fee for Option Years 4 to 5
Total Fixed Fee (3 Base Years and Option Years 4 to 5)
Outcome 1
Number of tons of high
-
quali
t
y
seeds
produced
MT
700
300
1000
P
ercent
incre
a
se
in
quantity
of
s
eeds
(in
tons)
contracted
for
sale
%
30%
20%
50
Farmer's gross margin per unit of land
TBD
TBD
Value
of
Agricultural
and
Rural
Loans
TBD
TBD
Slide6310.
Preparation of Cost Proposal and Payment Schedule
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Slide64INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE COST PROPOSAL (Section L.11.1 page 123)
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Cost plus Fixed Fee Proposal
Cost-plus-Fixed Fee (CPFF) Completion Type Contract for a period of three years (Base Period) with options for extension to years four and five.
Total Estimated Cost is within the range of $3.7M to $4.9M (broken down by 3 Base Years with 2 Option Years)
Total Fixed Fee Line of the Budget amount must correlate to the total fixed amount in “ATTACHMENT 5 FIXED FEE SCHEDULE AGAINST DELIVERABLES”
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Cost plus Fixed Fee Proposal
Part 1 - Standard Form (SF) 33
Part 2 - Proposed Costs/Prices (Base Period and Options Years)
Use the layout of the budget format in Attachment 4
Provide a detailed narrative of the cost elements associated with each line item
Nepali organizations may not have an approved NICRA. Budget must either direct costs, or indirect costs. In case Indirect Cost is proposed additional documentation must include:
(a) Audited Financial reports (b) Projected budget, projected cash flow, and organizational chart; (c) Organization’s policies – Can be requested by the Contracting Officer.
Cost Proposal must at a minimum include and be organized in
:
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Cost plus Fixed Fee Proposal
Additional supporting budget documentation (as necessary), including travel quotations, historical cost information, profit/fee policy, etc. to substantiate all proposed costs.
AID Form 1420-17: Must include Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheets supporting the proposed unburdened daily rate for each professional staff proposed.
Internship: Must include a minimum of three paid internships per year (Section C.4.12.3) under Other Direct Cost category
Monitoring and Evaluation: Allocate at least 2% to 4% of the total estimated cost of the award (Section C.4.5.7)
Annual salary range must apply to comparable positions filled by CCN and TCN staff hired to work under this Contract.
No salary may exceed the maximum for the given category for comparable positions.
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Cost plus Fixed Fee Proposal
Part 3 - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors (See Section K of the RFP)
Part 4 - Policies and Procedures. Not required at submission but can be requested
Part 5 - Joint Venture Information
Part 6 - Evidence of Responsibility
Have adequate financial resources to perform the contract, or the ability to obtain them (audit reports)
Be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery or performance schedule, taking into consideration all existing commercial and governmental commitments
Have a satisfactory performance record
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Cost plus Fixed Fee Proposal
Have a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics;
Have the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills, or the ability to obtain them (as appropriate, such elements as production control procedures, property control systems, quality assurance measures, and safety programs applicable to materials to be produced or services to be performed by the prospective contractor and subcontractors)
Have the necessary production, construction, and technical equipment and facilities, or the ability to obtain them
Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations
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Cost plus Fixed Fee Proposal
L
.
11.2 General Assumptions and Other Instructions
The Cost Proposal does not have a page limit
Use the exchange rate of
US$1=NRs.95
.
Other assumptions:
One office in Kathmandu and staff stationed in the field based on needs;
Close-out during the last three months of the program;
Reference to estimated budget figures provided in Section B.4.
The Cost Proposal must include:
A summary that thoroughly explains the estimating methodology used to calculate the budget and any assumptions
A clear and thorough explanation for each budgeted item, reflecting unit cost and quantity.
If indirect cost is being proposed: Submit additional information
Slide70ATTACHMENT 4
(Budget Format - Summary)
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Cost plus Fixed Fee Proposal
S. No.
Cost Categories
Base Years
Total Cost For Base Years
Option Years
Total Cost for Option Years
Total Cost
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 1
Year 2
1
Salaries and Wages - Full Time
0
0
0
2
Fringe Benefits
0
0
0
3
Travel, Transportation And Per Diem
0
0
0
4
Other Direct Costs
0
0
0
5
Consultants
0
0
0
6
Indirect Costs
0
0
0
Total Estimated Cost
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
7
Fixed Fees
0
0
0
Total Estimated Cost Plus Fixed Fee
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Cost plus Fixed Fee Proposal
S. No.
Cost Categories
Type of Unit
Base Year 1
Base Year 2
Base Year 3
Total Cost For Base Years
Option Year 1
Option Year 2
Total Cost for Option Years
Grand Total
Rate
Units
Costs
Rate
Units
Costs
Rate
Units
Costs
Rate
Units
Costs
Rate
Units
Costs
1
Salaries and Wages - Full Time
Team Leader
Month
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Contracts Manager
Month
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 0 Finance ManagerMonth 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total - Salaries and Wages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2
Fringe Benefit
Provident Fund
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Gratuity
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total - Fringe Benefits
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
Travel, Transportation and Per Diem
Airfare: Local Staffper trip 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Local Short-term Specialistper trip 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Per diem: Local Staffper day 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Local Short-term Specialistper day 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Miscellaneous: 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Field Staff Movement (Bus fare) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Others - Specify Total - Travel, Transportation & Per Diem 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
(
Budget Format – Detailed
)
Slide7211. Submission Requirements
Slide73Deadline for Submission of Questions: • November 17, 2014 - 1600hrs (Nepal Time)
Deadline for Submission of Proposals: • December 19, 2014 – 1600hrs (Nepal Time)Cost and Technical Proposals must be submitted separately in sealed envelopes (L.9.1):Technical Proposal: 1 original and 3 copies Cost Proposal: 1 original and 2 copies
The hard copy technical and
c
ost proposal must be accompanied by electronic versions on CD-ROM, one CD-ROM for each type of document, Technical and Cost. Note: Technical proposals must be submitted in word or PDF format as appropriate and the cost schedule in Excel format with all cells unlocked. All electronic files must be “unlocked”.
•
Offeror must not include in technical proposal reference
to cost data.
Slide74CHECK LIST FOR COMPONENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL (See L.10 for complete content details)
Offerors must include the following components in their technical proposal:Formatting (as described in Section L.10(b))- The proposal must:Be printed with single spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font with no smaller than one inch marginBe printed on standard 8 ½” X 11” paper (216mm by 297 mm paper)Be written in EnglishInclude contents that follow the order of the evaluation criteria set forth in Section M.2
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Slide75Adhere to 30 page limitation. Note that the following items listed below are excluded from the 30 page limitation:1. Cover Page2. Table of Contents3. Organizational Structure, Position Descriptions
(in table/graphic form)4. Key Personnel Resumes5.Table Summarizing Qualifications of Proposed Personnel6. Branding Implementation Plan
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Slide767. Past Performance Report Short-Forms, Summary Table; and Organizational Chart(s)8. Quality of Performance Awards9. Tables, Charts and Graphs
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Slide77General Content - The proposal must contain the following information for base years 1 to 3 and for option Years 4 and
5:Cover Page (As described in Section L.10 (d) (1) )Table of Contents (As described in Section L.10 (d) (2) )Executive Summary (Maximum one page) ((As described in Section L.10 (d) (3) )Section A: Technical ApproachSection B: Management/Staffing Pattern, Organizational Structure, and Mobilization TimelineSection C: Past PerformanceSection D: Geographic Focus
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Slide78Section E: Monitoring and Evaluation PlanSection F: Outreach and Communication Plan and Branding Implementation and Marking PlanSection G: Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) StatementSection H: Level
Of Effort (LOE) Chart Form
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Slide79Content for Section A of the Technical Proposal (Technical Approach) – The Proposal must:
Propose what technical approaches that Offeror would use that would lead to the achievement of the five (from outcome 1 to outcome 5) outcomes in Section C.Align all the proposed activities using the recommended targets and other appropriate targets for each illustrative and proposed indicator under all the outcomes. The indicators have been listed by outcomes in Section C. The approach must not only be ways of reaching the given number of targets, but must also be addressing the systemic changes. Systemic change here means how the proposed interventions will be continued even after project ends.
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Slide80Direct towards the sustainability of the proposed interventions to improve agriculture practices and crop productions.Must provide an explicit plan to increase the production, supply efficiency and market linkages of high value vegetables, which is the core value chain of this project.Propose a detailed plan to enhance the production and supply of traditional cropping systems (rice, pulses and maize)
Propose appropriate interventions to improve agricultural practices and technologies to increase crop production.Place emphasis on female-friendly farming systems.
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Slide81Offerors must provide an explicit plan to increase the production, supply efficiency and market linkages of high value vegetables, which is the core value chain of this project.Offerors must also propose a detailed plan to enhance the production and supply of traditional cropping systems (rice, pulses and maize). Offerors must have a performance-based monitoring system that is capable of tracking and documenting the targets set for indicators under each outcome, the level of effort expended, and yearly outcomes and progress for the activities. Any additional indicators and expected results must be listed in the Offeror’s monitoring system.
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Slide82Offerors must also refer to Sections C.4.1.1, C.4.1.4, C.4.16, L.10.(d)(4) Section A and M.2.1 for more information regarding the Technical Approach.
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Slide83Content for Section B for the Technical Proposal (Management/Staffing Pattern, Organizational Structure, and Mobilization Timeline) - The Proposal must:
Propose a staffing pattern that will ensure maximum effectiveness in implementing the technical approach and achieving the expected program results. Explain the staffing structure, including roles, responsibilities and lines of reporting and communication of key personnel, field-based non-key personnel, sub contractors (if applicable), and home office support personnel.
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Slide84Demonstrate how social inclusion and gender balance are incorporated into the staffing plan.Explain how the staffing pattern will fulfill the programmatic and operational requirements of the contract, including program development, awards management, technical assistance, procurement, financial oversight, anti corruption measures, and program administration.Explain how additional staff would be fielded and deployed in the event of serious political changes.
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Slide85A draft field staffing plan, as well as a notional strategy addressing programmatic and operation requirements.Describe how the Offeror would manage increasing or decreasing staffing requirements in compliance with all relevant local laws and regulations.Offerors may submit CVs for proposed non-key personnel to demonstrate the skills and experience for filling these positions.
Offerors must identify two key personnel for Team Leader/Agriculture Expert position and Senior Contracts and Finance Manager position (See Sections C.4.11.1, C.4.11.2 and L.10 (d)(5) for further details).
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Slide86Offerors must also refer to Sections C.4.11, C.4.12, L.10.(d)5 Section B and M.2.2 for more information regarding Management/Staffing Pattern, Organizational Structure, and Mobilization Timeline.
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Slide87Content for Section C of the Technical Proposal (Past Performance) - The Proposal must:
Include past performance information for the Offeror and each proposed subcontractor /joint venture to demonstrate its capability to perform the work and as a source for determining how well the Offeror and subcontractors performed previous work.Must list up to three recent (completed within the past five years) and relevant contracts for work similar to the work in the subject proposal.Offerors must also refer to Sections L.10(d)(6) and M.2.3 for more information regarding Past Performance.
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Slide88Content for Section D of the Technical Proposal (Geographic Focus) - The Proposal must:
Concentrate on the 12 districts as reference to Section L.10.(d) (7).Offerors must also refer to Section C.4.2.4 and for more information.
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Slide89Content for Section E of the Technical Proposal (Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Plan) - The Proposal must:
Include indicators or proxy indicators to track levels of social inclusion in the plan.Offerors must also refer to Sections C.4.5.3, C.4.5.7, List of Indicators ((Page 40), F.4, L.10 (d)(8) and L.11.1.9 (b) (viii)) for more information regarding M&E Plan .
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Slide90Content for Section
F of the Technical Proposal (Outreach and Communication Plan and Branding Implementation and Marking Plan) - The Proposal must:Respond succinctly to the requirements for Outreach and Communication Plan content found in Section C.4.15.Prepare a Branding Implementation and Marking Plan in accordance with Section D.Offerors must also refer to Sections Section D, L.10. (d)(9) and Attachment 1 for more information regarding Branding Strategy and Marking Plan.
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Slide91Content for Section G of the Technical Proposal (Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) Statement) - The Proposal must:
Submit an original, thoughtful and succinct narrative describing the ways in which the Offerors will incorporate GESI into the performance of this Contract.Include reference to how the Offerors will incorporate GESI into:Development of literacy training materials; Instruction of trainers;Recruitment of beneficiaries;Instruction of beneficiaries;Logistics of training delivery;Monitoring and Evaluation
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Slide92Include narrative of GESI for communication and Outreach Plan in the Communication and Outreach Plan (C.4.15) draft.Include narrative of GESI for recruitment of staff, particularly trainers, in the Management Plan (C.4.4) draft.Content for Section
H of the Technical Proposal (Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) Statement) - The Proposal must:Complete and submit “ATTACHMENT 7 Level of Effort (LOE) Chart Form” with the Technical ProposalNote: No cost or price information is permitted to be included in the LOE form.
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Slide93CHECKLIST FOR COMPONENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE COST PROPOSAL (See L.11 for of the RFP for full details on the preparation of the Cost Proposal).
Offerors must include the following components in the Cost Proposal for base years 1 to 3 and for option years 4 to 5:Submission Instructions (as described in Section L.11.1) – The proposal must:Clearly explain each requested budget item.Be submitted separately from the Technical Proposal.Follow the procedures for the evaluation of Cost Proposal as per Section M.1.4.The total estimated cost of the solicitation is within the range of $3.7 million to $4.9 million including the base 3 years and option years 4 and 5.
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Slide94PART 1-Standard Form (SF) 33:Cover form with blocks 12-18 completedInclude original signaturePART 2- Proposed Costs/Prices (see also required assumptions in Section L.11.2 for more details):
The budget format as per Attachment 4.Detailed budget narrative.Fixed fee schedule against deliverables (Attachment 5).Support for indirect cost rate, if proposed (see Section L.11.1 (b) (iii) for more details):Copies of the Offeror’s financial reports for the previous three-year period that have been audited by a certified public accountant;
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Slide95Organization’s projected budget, projected cash flow, and organizational chart.A copy of the organization’s policies for accounting, travel, personnel, and procurement policies are not required as part of the Offeror's submission but can be requested by the Contracting Officer during the negotiations.
Budgets for internship (a minimum of three paid internship per year ((See Section L.11.1(b)(vii)).Budgets for Monitoring & Evaluation plan ( allocation at least two to four percent of the total estimated cost of the award) (See Section L.11.1(b)(viii) for more details).AID Form 1420-17: Completed Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheets for each professional staff.
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Slide96PART 3- Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors (See Section K of the RFP) (L.11.1(c) for more details).PART 4- The documents identified in (1) and (2) below are not required as part of the Offeror’s submission but can be requested by the Contracting Officer during negotiations (L.11.1(d) for more details).A copy of the Offeror's personnel policies in effect at the time the offer is submitted that details salary setting policies/procedures.
A copy of the Offeror's travel policies in effect at the time the offer is submitted.
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Slide97PART 5- Joint Venture Information or partnership (L.11.1(e) for more details).PART 6- Evidence of Responsibility (See Section L.11.1(f) for more details).
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Slide9812. Proposal Writing Training
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Slide99Knowledge-based Sustainable Agriculture and Nutrition (KISAN) Project
Nursery training in Dadeldhura
Slide100Geographic Focus
Far-West : 6 districts
Mid-West :10 districts
West : 4 districts
Total: 20 districts
KISAN to Cover 136,000 HHs
Working Districts
Slide101Working and Handover Districts
Handover Districts
Mid-west
Far-west
West
Dailekh
Achham
Gulmi
Jajarkot
Baitadi
Palpa
Pyuthan
Dadeldhura
Rolpa
Doti
Rukum
Salyan
Total Districts: 12
KISAN Working Districts
Mid-west
Far-west
West
Banke
Achham
Arghakhanchi
Bardiya
Baitadi
Gulmi
Dailekh
Dadeldhura
Kapilbastu
Jajarkot
Doti
Palpa
Surkhet
Kailali
Dang
Kanchanpur
Pyuthan
Rolpa
Rukum
Salyan
Total Districts: 20
Slide102Outline of Proposal Writing Training
How
to review a solicitation
How
do develop a compliance outline
Overview
of Management section, Capabilities and program design
How
to develop a budget
How
to submit a proposal
How
to design the program for results
How
to develop a
Project Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (PMEP)
The training will also cover the basic Organization Capacity Assessment Tools (OCAT) needs
Tentative date: Fourth week of November 2014
Venue: Kathmandu (Exact location TBD)
Slide103Summary Offerors must follow the RFP instructions in order to have their proposals considered.
Proposals must be submitted on time and with all required sections.22 page limit-no exceptions!Offerors costs to develop technical and cost proposals are not reimbursable.
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Slide104TEA BREAK AND NETWORKING(20 Minutes)
Slide105Questions and Answers
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Slide106Thank you for your participation!
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