South Africa - Meerkat Run-of-River Hydropower Project Feasibility Study
Added: Sep 18, 2014 2:27 pm
Proposal Submission Place:Ian CurryManaging DirectorBasil Read Energy (Pty) LtdLevel 2 No. 4 The High StreetMelrose Arch, 2196South AfricaTel: +27 11 581 7674The Grantee invites submission of qualifications and proposal data (collectively referred to as the "Proposal") from interested U.S. firms that are qualified on the basis of experience and capability to develop a feasibility study to determine the technical feasibility, economic viability, and financeability of the Meerkat Run-of-River Hydropower Project.Basil Read Energy (Pty) Ltd. (the Grantee) is developing the Meerkat run-of-river hydropower plant (Project), which will be located on South Africa's Orange River between the towns of Douglas and Hopetown. The Grantee intends to bid in the South African Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Program with this Project.The Feasibility Study shall include components including but not limited to: site assessment; site-specific technical guidance; front end engineering and design; review of environmental impact assessment; development impact assessment; cost estimation, economic analysis and implementation schedule; legal, regulatory and institutional review; U.S. sources of supply and implementation financing; final report and presentation.The U.S. firm selected will be paid in U.S. dollars from a $681,000 grant to the Grantee from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA).A detailed Request for Proposals (RFP), which includes requirements for the Proposal, the Terms of Reference, and portions of a background definitional mission report are available from USTDA, at 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, VA 22209-3901. To request the RFP in PDF format, please go to:https://www.ustda.gov/businessopps/rfpform.aspRequests for a mailed hardcopy version of the RFP may also be faxed to the IRC, USTDA at 703-875-4009. In the fax, please include your firm's name, contact person, address, and telephone number. Some firms have found that RFP materials sent by U.S. mail do not reach them in time for preparation of an adequate response. Firms that want USTDA to use an overnight delivery service should include the name of the delivery service and your firm's account number in the request for the RFP. Firms that want to send a courier to USTDA to retrieve the RFP should allow one hour after faxing the request to USTDA before scheduling a pick-up. Please note that no telephone requests for the RFP will be honored. Please check your internal fax verification receipt. Because of the large number of RFP requests, USTDA cannot respond to requests for fax verification. Requests for RFPs received before 4:00 PM will be mailed the same day. Requests received after 4:00 PM will be mailed the following day. Please check with your courier and/or mail room before calling USTDA.Only U.S. firms and individuals may bid on this USTDA financed activity. Interested firms, their subcontractors and employees of all participants must qualify under USTDA's nationality requirements as of the due date for submission of qualifications and proposals and, if selected to carry out the USTDA-financed activity, must continue to meet such requirements throughout the duration of the USTDA-financed activity. All goods and services to be provided by the selected firm shall have their nationality, source and origin in the U.S. or host country. The U.S. firm may use subcontractors from the host country for up to 20 percent of the USTDA grant amount. Details of USTDA's nationality requirements and mandatory contract clauses are also included in the RFP.Interested U.S. firms should submit their Proposal in English directly to the Grantee by 5:00 P.M. local time (South Africa, GMT +2), November 21, 2014 at the above address. Evaluation criteria for the Proposal are included in the RFP. Price will not be a factor in contractor selection, and therefore, cost proposals should NOT be submitted. The Grantee reserves the right to reject any and/or all Proposals. The Grantee also reserves the right to contract with the selected firm for subsequent work related to the project. The Grantee is not bound to pay for any costs associated with the preparation and submission of Proposals.
2014-11031A United States Trade and Development Agency
9/18/14, 2:27 PM Ghana - Branchless Banking Technical Assistance
Added: Sep 15, 2011 1:11 pm
POC Nina Patel, USTDA1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600Arlington, VA 22209-3901 Tel: (703) 875-4357Fax: (703) 875-4009 ***Please do not contact contracts office***Proposal Submission Place:Mr. Yoku KorsahChief Operating OfficerGhana Interbank Payments and Settlement Systems Limited#23, Seventh Avenue, Ridge WestP.M.B. GPOAccra, GhanaPhone: +233 302 610780Fax : +233 302 671757E-mail : info@ghipss.comThe Ghana Interbank Payments and Settlement Systems Limited (Grantee) invites submission of qualifications and proposal data (collectively referred to as the "Proposal") from interested U.S. firms that are qualified on the basis of experience and capability to perform technical assistance to assist the Grantee in its effort to augment the availability of financial services in Ghana.This TA will assist the Grantee in determining the technical, operational, and business requirements for extending branchless banking services, including electronic payment systems and other financial services, to underserved segments of Ghana's population. It will provide the Grantee with recommendations on various fee structures and business models which could balance the banks' need to reduce the cost of POS machines and electronic payments for consumers with the need to ensure the Project's commercial sustainability. The TA will also make technical recommendations on the ICT infrastructure which must be procured by the commercial banks to successfully implement the Project, including ATMs, data processing, security, and software. This assistance will provide the Grantee with recommendations on regulating electronic payment infrastructure and ensuring the safety, security, and interoperability of these disparate systems. Finally, this TA will assist the Grantee in developing Ghana's financial system to include underserved populations and implement electronic payment solutions appropriate for rural customers.The U.S. firm selected will be paid in U.S. dollars from a $496,000 grant to the Grantee from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA).A detailed Request for Proposals (RFP), which includes requirements for the Proposal, the Terms of Reference, and a background definitional mission/desk study report are available from USTDA, at 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, VA 22209-3901. To request the RFP in PDF format, please go to:https://www.ustda.gov/businessopps/rfpform.aspRequests for a mailed hardcopy version of the RFP may also be faxed to the IRC, USTDA at 703-875-4009. In the fax, please include your firm's name, contact person, address, and telephone number. Some firms have found that RFP materials sent by U.S. mail do not reach them in time for preparation of an adequate response. Firms that want USTDA to use an overnight delivery service should include the name of the delivery service and your firm's account number in the request for the RFP. Firms that want to send a courier to USTDA to retrieve the RFP should allow one hour after faxing the request to USTDA before scheduling a pick-up. Please note that no telephone requests for the RFP will be honored. Please check your internal fax verification receipt. Because of the large number of RFP requests, USTDA cannot respond to requests for fax verification. Requests for RFPs received before 4:00 PM will be mailed the same day. Requests received after 4:00 PM will be mailed the following day. Please check with your courier and/or mail room before calling USTDA.Only U.S. firms and individuals may bid on this USTDA financed activity. Interested firms, their subcontractors and employees of all participants must qualify under USTDA's nationality requirements as of the due date for submission of qualifications and proposals and, if selected to carry out the USTDA-financed activity, must continue to meet such requirements throughout the duration of the USTDA-financed activity. All goods and services to be provided by the selected firm shall have their nationality, source and origin in the U.S. or host country. The U.S. firm may use subcontractors from the host country for up to 20 percent of the USTDA grant amount. Details of USTDA's nationality requirements and mandatory contract clauses are also included in the RFP.Interested U.S. firms should submit their Proposal in English directly to the Grantee by 5:00pm, Local (Accra) Time, November 18, 2011 at the above address. Evaluation criteria for the Proposal are included in the RFP. Price will not be a factor in contractor selection, and therefore, cost proposals should NOT be submitted. The Grantee reserves the right to reject any and/or all Proposals. The Grantee also reserves the right to contract with the selected firm for subsequent work related to the project. The Grantee is not bound to pay for any costs associated with the preparation and submission of Proposals.
2011-11026A United States Trade and Development Agency
9/15/11, 1:11 PM Desk Study (DS): for Regional Sub-Saharan Africa - Agribusiness Sector DS
This request for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 and procedures in Subpart 13.1 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only RFP; offers are being requested and written solicitation will not be issued.
This solicitation is being issued IAW FAR Subpart 13.104. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the offeror who is deemed responsible and is determined, based on the evaluation factors and sub factors, to represent the best value to the Government.
This procurement is a 100 percent Small Business Set-Aside with a small business size standard of $15M annual sales under NAICS Code 541690. Award is limited to U.S. Firms or U.S. individuals. Contractor and U.S. subcontractor employees used shall be either U.S. citizens on non-U.S. citizens lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States. Contractor use of subcontractors is limited to less than fifty percent of the proposed price. International transportation and insurance must have their nationality; source and origin in the U.S., local lodging, food and transportation in the host country are not subject to this restriction.
1131PL20RDS11046 United States Trade and Development Agency
1/6/20, 4:07 PM REGIONAL SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT DESK STUDY (DS) SERIES.
This request for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only RFP; offers are being requested and written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued in accordance with (IAW) FAR Part 12. The Government may award multiple contracts resulting from this solicitation to the respondents who are deemed responsible and are determined, based on the evaluation factors, to represent the best value to the Government. The Government may elect to award to a single offeror or to award up to but not to exceed three (3) offerors for the services under this solicitation. Each Offeror will be entitled to prepare a minimum of three (3) Project Reports, as a result of the award. Nine (9) additional Project Reports will be included as Options to be exercised at the sole discretion of the Government. This procurement is a 100 percent Small Business Set-Aside with a small business size standard of $15M annual sales under NAICS Code 541690. Award is limited to U.S. Firms or U.S. individuals. Contractor and subcontractor personnel used shall be either U.S. citizens on non-U.S. citizens lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States. Contractor use of subcontractors is limited to less than fifty percent of the proposed price. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS REPRESENT THE "PROPOSAL PACKAGE" THAT SHOULD BE RETURNED IN RESPONSE TO THIS SOLICITATION (Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (OCT 2018))..
1131PL19RDS11080 United States Trade and Development Agency
2/12/19, 11:51 AM