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95332423Q0044

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Listing of Incorporated Purchase Requisitions Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement Section D - Packaging and Marking Section E - Inspection and Acceptance Terms Section F - Delivery or Performance Section G - Contract Administration Data Section H - Special Contract Requirements Section I - Contract Clauses Section J - List of Documents, Exhibits, and other Attachments Section K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

Listing of Incorporated Purchase Requisitions

Incorporated Purchase Requisition Numbers:

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

Item Number Base Item Number

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

0001 Energy Expert Services 1 LT Contract Type:Time and Materials

Unit Price Other Direct Costs

Extended Price

Description:

BASE PERIOD

LABOR AND OTHER DIRECT COSTS

Purchase Requisitions

IDC Type: Not Applicable FSC Codes: R499 SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER NAICS Code: 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical S...

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

1001 Option Period 1: Energy Expert Services

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

OPTION PERIOD ONE

LABOR AND OTHER DIRECT COSTS

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 1 Option Time Date: 7/10/24 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

2001 Option Period 2: Energy Expert Services

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

OPTION PERIOD TWO

LABOR AND OTHER DIRECT COSTS

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 2 Option Time Date: 7/10/25 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

3001 Option Period 3: Energy Expert Services

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

OPTION PERIOD THREE

LABOR AND OTHER DIRECT COSTS

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 3 Option Time Date: 7/10/26 Option Time Duration: 364 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Supplies/Services Quantity Unit

4001 Option Period 4: Energy Expert Services

1 LT

Contract Type:Time and Materials Unit Price

Other Direct Costs Extended Price

Description:

OPTION PERIOD FOUR

LABOR AND OTHER DIRECT COSTS

Purchase Requisitions

Option: 4 Option Time Date: 7/10/27 Option Time Duration: 365 Option Time Units: Days IDC Type: Not Applicable

Clauses incorporated by reference

None

Clauses incorporated by full text

Section B

B.1 PURPOSE & INTRODUCTION

MCC has a requirement for project design, assessment, and implementation expertise related to various energy sector programs in MCC affiliated countries. MCC will obtain the required services through a competitive procurement to provide professional experience related to energy sector planning, reform, regulatory and policy environments, and competitive procurement of energy supplies and energy conversion technologies.

MCC seeks an expert to advise on energy and power sector reform activities and infrastructure investments that are under development, in implementation or that may be undertaken in Benin, Ghana, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Kosovo, Senegal, The Gambia, Togo, and any other MCC eligible country, as applicable.

B.2 SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED

The Expert shall assist MCC's effort to support the design and implementation of energy and power sector reform activities and infrastructure investments for the countries listed above and other MCC countries where power sector activities are or may be present as described in general terms above, by:

1. Conducting an initial sector situation assessment or profile covering policy, regulation, and institutional evaluations, and highlighting related gaps and weaknesses. This assessment may include analysis of root causes behind sector challenges. This work associated with the Togo compact development is an urgent need and may require the Expert to mobilize on an accelerated basis.

2. Providing review and commentary on project concepts and proposals submitted by MCC's partner countries and in particular identifying opportunities and need for complementary sector reforms, restructuring, regulations and asset investments.

3. Defining the refinement of program objectives, with clear links to measurable outcomes.

4. Supporting development of reform projects including the definition of capacity building and technical assistance activities or other implementation measures.

5. Assisting with the structuring of a Compact reform program and conditions precedent linking progress on or achievement of reforms to project funding.

6. Coordinating the development and implementation of the energy and power sector reform activities with the planned and ongoing programs of other donors.

7. Assisting in the development of or reviewing Terms of References for specific sector reform oriented technical assistance activities and infrastructure investments.

8. Developing or refining existing economic analyses (produced by either MCC or other parties) to assist in the dialogue with the host country regarding possible approaches and specific, recommended measures.

9. Providing oversight and reporting to MCC the progress against the commitments made under the MCC programs, in general terms as described above, and as specified in stipulated reviews.

10. Providing oversight and reporting to MCC on all key developments in the sector, including but not limited to Government's plans, policies, and regulations, budget cycles, institutional changes and developments, and progress against relevant Compact targets; and

11. Maintaining a productive, collaborative working relationship with key sector actors, donors, donors' consultants, MCC and MCC's partner countries.

Other Technical Assistance

From time to time, and as required, the Expert may be required by the MCC COR or PM to provide other advice and counsel. This may include but is not limited to:

1. Review proposal evaluation reports from technical panel and procurement agent.

2. Review proposed implementing entity arrangements and cooperation agreements between governmental entities as they pertain to the projects.

3. Review conditions precedent in MCC programs (Compacts as well as Threshold Programs) to ensure progress made is in line with MCC expectations.

4. Assist MCC in reviewing qualifications of key MCC-eligible country technical staff prior to their engagement.

5. Assist MCC in reviewing the adequacy of all reports that are provided by country counterparts, contractor(s), Implementing Entity and Accountable Entity, and that the reports fulfill the reporting requirement obligations of these entities under their specific Program to assist MCC's authorization of disbursement requests.

6. Assist MCC in the production of draft Implementing Entity Agreements with consultation of the Implementing Entity, MCC, MCA-eligible country and other relevant government entities.

7. Assist MCC in discussions with the MCA on best practices in managing contracts and contractor performance for the design and construction of works, including the roles and responsibilities of MCC, MCA, government policy makers and regulators, project management consultants, design engineering firms, construction supervisory firms, and construction contractors.

8. Advise on the application of contract terms, and Employer/Owner/Owner Representative actions required to document contractor compliance and performance, to manage/respond to claims, and to handle disputes.

9. Advise on roles and responsibilities and correct procedures per FIDIC contract terms as modified in the MCC Standard Bidding Documents with a particular focus on the differentiated roles of policy makers and commercial stakeholders.

10. Review the contractors' and supervisory engineers' (or project management consultants') progress reports and identify from a legal perspective the potential problems that could introduce risk to the MCC or MCA and provide advice on mitigation measures.

11. Undertake missions to MCC-eligible countries, as required by MCC, and provide review of project risks and recommended mitigation with regard to contractor performance management and contract administration.

12. Advise MCC on possible improvements in the contractual language to bid documents and/or contract terms, and procurement approaches more generally.

B.3 CONTRACT TYPE

MCC anticipates awarding a time and materials (T&M) contract. Multiple awards may be considered.

B.4 DIRECT LABOR MIX & OTHER DIRECT COSTS

Tables one (1) through three (3) below, are provided as the following attachment to the RFQ in Section J: J.1 "Request for Quote (RFQ) Price Template, Excel File".

Table 1. Labor Mix

Senior Energy Advisor DIRECT LABOR

$ Rate NTE # of Hours T&M

Base Year 1,000

OY 1 1,000

OY 2 1,000

OY 3 1,000

OY 4 1,000

T&M Labor Sub-Total

NTE # of Labor Hours 5,000

Consultant Labor Category: Table 1 above depicts the Government's request for one (1) labor categories over the life of the contract. The vendor will quote fully burdened labor rates inclusive of all direct and indirect cost loaders. Labor / CLIN: This is where Quoter(s) labor rates, multiplied by the quoter's labor hours, will yield the quoter(s) fully burdened labor costs for the respective labor category.

Not to Exceed (NTE) Level of Effort Labor Hours: This is a technical assistance, Time and Materials requirement. The sub-total number of estimated labor hours are an illustration of the Government's depiction of the requirement by contract year;

Quoters will choose how to allocate estimated labor sub-total hours according to their quoted technical approach; Estimated labor sub-total hours by contract PoP / Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) are fixed & shall remain unchanged by Quoters.

Table 2. Direct Costs

Consultant ODCs NTE ODCs

Base Year $61,610

OY 1 $64,160

OY 2 $65,210

OY 3 $66,315

OY 4 $68,503

NTE ODCs Sub-Total $325,798

ODCs are estimates only and will be on a cost reimbursable basis and definitized when requirement(s) are identified & defined. Indirect costs include but are not limited to: domestic and international airfare, domestic and international per diems, domestic travel, car rentals (drivers, gas, tolls), equipment rentals, sub-contractors, data collection, hotels, communications (internet, phone, etc.) ODCs are set & established as fixed by the Government for the purposes of soliciting and evaluating Quotes and thus: are to remain unchanged by Quoter(s). Quoter(s) are permitted to mark up ODCs with General & administrative and or Material Handing cost loaders if applicable.

Table 3. Labor & ODCs

CLIN AMOUNT

Base Year 0001

OY 1 1001

OY 2 2001

OY 3 3001

OY 4 4001

NTE TOTAL AWARD

AMOUNT

Table 3 above is a summary Table of Tables 1 and 2 above.

B.5 LIMITATION OF FUNDS - INCREMENTALLY FUNDED CONTRACTS

In accordance with clause 52.232-72 MCC 52.232-72 LIMITATION OF FUNDS - INCREMENTALLY FUNDED CONTRACTS (NOV 2006) MCC 52.232-72 Limitation of Funds - Incrementally Funded Contracts funds in the amount of $_________ have been allotted to this contract. It is contemplated that funds now obligated under this contract will cover the work to be performed until _________. The Contractor shall not perform work on the contract which exceeds the total amount actually allotted by the Government to the contract. The Government is not obligated to reimburse the Contractor for costs incurred in excess of the total amount allotted by the Government to this contract. The contractor assumes the risk for any increased costs beyond what the Government obligates.

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Section C - Description/Specifications/Work Statement

Section C

ENERGY PRACTICE GROUP

ENERGY EXPERT

STATEMENT OF WORK

A. Introduction

On January 23, 2003, the United States established the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), an innovative foreign assistance program designed to reduce poverty by promoting sustainable economic growth. MCC, a U.S. government corporation, is based on the principle that aid is most effective in countries that promote good governance, economic freedom, and investments in people.

MCC's overriding objectives are to promote economic growth and a significant reduction in poverty in our partner countries.

MCC does not take it for granted that programs that stimulate growth will invariably reduce poverty. MCC looks at the likely distributive effects of projects and, to the extent that data are available to perform such an analysis, identifies the beneficiaries and estimates the impact on poverty reduction. Ultimately, MCC seeks significant and measurable increases in incomes of large numbers of poor people and significant reductions in poverty.

MCC analyzes the likely impact on economic growth of its programs by analyzing whether they are consistent with international and country evidence on drivers of economic growth and by use of economic rate of return (ERR) analysis. The essence of such an analysis is a straightforward comparison of costs and benefits, where the costs are the MCA grants, other front-end project development costs, and associated project life cycle operating and maintenance costs, and the benefits are increases in incomes in recipient countries.

Program and Project Overview

MCC's substantial investments in various countries' energy and power sector assets require a stable supply of power and institutional governance to facilitate sustainable infrastructure development (including transportation, power and other productive economic activities). To this end, MCC Programs' intended outcomes may include but are not limited to:

• Greater private sector investment in additional generation capacity (e.g., by facilitating the development of an IPP market and/or PPPs);

• Improved delivery of power via increased transmission and/or distribution capacity, loss and outage reduction, improved efficiency, and improved stability of the national electricity grid;

• Greater access to power in the country;

• Improved technical capacity of the utilities and other institutions, including master planning; and

• Strengthened policy framework, institutions, and regulation and governance of the sector, so that it can expand in an efficient and sustainable manner to meet current as well as future electricity demand.

MCC works in close coordination with partner countries to conduct sector assessments and understand challenges, conduct early due diligence assessments and analysis, design impactful reform and infrastructure projects, and oversee implementation of the project by partner country institutions and technical contractors.

Examples of analyses that MCC may lead in developing or reviewing and commenting on include, but are not limited to:

• Sector policy assessments and the identification and/or prioritization of specific sector reform activities and tasks (e.g. changes to policies, laws, and regulations, review and changes to tariff regimes, etc.);

• Cohesive national energy policy addressing linkages between power sector and fuels policy, land use planning and environmental policy, cost-effective expansion of access to electricity, and taking into account views of traditionally under-represented groups and the disadvantaged;

• Long term, reliable fuel supply for the operation of thermal power plants;

• Integrated power sector master plans that build upon existing sub-sector master plans and provides guidance for future investment plans;

• Clear public policy and framework for private sector participation in the power sector;

• High level engineering review of infrastructure projects;

• Financial and operational turnaround strategies for utilities;

• Sector regulation and governance;

• Willingness to pay, cost of service tariff and rate design, appropriate subsidy policy and structure.

B. Scope and Objectives

MCC has a requirement for project design, assessment, and implementation expertise related to various energy sector programs in MCC affiliated countries. MCC will obtain the required services through a competitive procurement to provide professional experience related to energy sector planning, reform, regulatory and policy environments, and competitive procurement of energy supplies and energy conversion technologies.

MCC seeks an expert to advise on energy and power sector reform activities and infrastructure investments that are under development, in implementation or that may be undertaken in Benin, Ghana, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Kosovo, Senegal, The Gambia, Togo, and any other MCC eligible country, as applicable.

C. Countries

Benin, Ghana, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Kosovo, Senegal, The Gambia, Togo, and any other MCC eligible country, if required.

D. Tasks and Deliverables

Tasks:

The Expert shall assist MCC's effort to support the design and implementation of energy and power sector reform activities and infrastructure investments for the countries listed above and other MCC countries where power sector activities are or may be present as described in general terms above, by:

1. Conducting an initial sector situation assessment or profile covering policy, regulation, and institutional evaluations, and highlighting related gaps and weaknesses. This assessment may include analysis of root causes behind sector challenges. This work associated with the Togo compact development is an urgent need and may require the Expert to mobilize on an accelerated basis.

2. Providing review and commentary on project concepts and proposals submitted by MCC's partner countries and in particular identifying opportunities and need for complementary sector reforms, restructuring, regulations and asset investments.

3. Defining the refinement of program objectives, with clear links to measurable outcomes.

4. Supporting development of reform projects including the definition of capacity building and technical assistance activities or other implementation measures.

5. Assisting with the structuring of a Compact reform program and conditions precedent linking progress on or achievement of reforms to project funding.

6. Coordinating the development and implementation of the energy and power sector reform activities with the planned and ongoing programs of other donors.

7. Assisting in the development of or reviewing Terms of References for specific sector reform oriented technical assistance activities and infrastructure investments.

8. Developing or refining existing economic analyses (produced by either MCC or other parties) to assist in the dialogue with the host country regarding possible approaches and specific, recommended measures.

9. Providing oversight and reporting to MCC the progress against the commitments made under the MCC programs, in general terms as described above, and as specified in stipulated reviews.

10. Providing oversight and reporting to MCC on all key developments in the sector, including but not limited to Government's plans, policies, and regulations, budget cycles, institutional changes and developments, and progress against relevant Compact targets; and

11. Maintaining a productive, collaborative working relationship with key sector actors, donors, donors' consultants, MCC and MCC's partner countries.

Other Technical Assistance

From time to time, and as required, the Expert may be required by the MCC COR or PM to provide other advice and counsel. This may include but is not limited to:

1. Review proposal evaluation reports from technical panel and procurement agent.

2. Review proposed implementing entity arrangements and cooperation agreements between governmental entities as they pertain to the projects.

3. Review conditions precedent in MCC programs (Compacts as well as Threshold Programs) to ensure progress made is in line with MCC expectations.

4. Assist MCC in reviewing qualifications of key MCC-eligible country technical staff prior to their engagement.

5. Assist MCC in reviewing the adequacy of all reports that are provided by country counterparts, contractor(s), Implementing Entity and Accountable Entity, and that the reports fulfill the reporting requirement obligations of these entities under their specific Program to assist MCC's authorization of disbursement requests.

6. Assist MCC in the production of draft Implementing Entity Agreements with consultation of the Implementing Entity, MCC, MCA-eligible country and other relevant government entities.

7. Assist MCC in discussions with the MCA on best practices in managing contracts and contractor performance for the design and construction of works, including the roles and responsibilities of MCC, MCA, government policy makers and regulators, project management consultants, design engineering firms, construction supervisory firms, and construction contractors.

8. Advise on the application of contract terms, and Employer/Owner/Owner Representative actions required to document contractor compliance and performance, to manage/respond to claims, and to handle disputes.

9. Advise on roles and responsibilities and correct procedures per FIDIC contract terms as modified in the MCC Standard Bidding Documents with a particular focus on the differentiated roles of policy makers and commercial stakeholders.

10. Review the contractors' and supervisory engineers' (or project management consultants') progress reports and identify from a legal perspective the potential problems that could introduce risk to the MCC or MCA and provide advice on mitigation measures.

11. Undertake missions to MCC-eligible countries, as required by MCC, and provide review of project risks and recommended mitigation with regard to contractor performance management and contract administration.

12. Advise MCC on possible improvements in the contractual language to bid documents and/or contract terms, and procurement approaches more generally.

Deliverables:

Deliverables shall be outlined via Technical Directives that shall be issued by the Contracting Officer's Representative or the Project Monitor including appropriate levels of effort, field missions, deliverable requirements and timing of deliverables.

Deliverables may include some or all of the following:

1. Reports, reviews and analyses as may be required under the scope above according to the needs of the MCC Compact timeline and lifecycle,

2. Recommendation regarding project design,

3. Briefings on the progress of the consultancy and findings, and

4. Review and comments on terms of reference for engineers/construction supervision terms of reference,

5. Review and comments on construction works packaging, documents, and procurement strategy, and

6. Provide lessons learned for improving due diligence practices, project development and implementation.

All deliverables shall be submitted in electronic form where feasible, and in hardcopy as necessary and/or required.

Deliverables will be considered "draft" upon initial receipt. Drafts will be reviewed and accepted or concerns raised/comments provided within two weeks of receipt. The Expert shall appropriately address the Corporations' concerns and provide final deliverables within one week of receiving the MCC response.

E. Time and Reporting

All formal communication with MCC, including reports, will be submitted to the Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COR), Program Monitor (PM), and other designated MCC personnel. The COR/PM for this requirement will be identified via separate correspondence.

The COR/PM will have technical responsibility for monitoring the contractor's performance. The COR/PM will review and evaluate the contractor's performance, and will coordinate any communications with relevant counterparts and other donor agencies and organizations.

Any changes in the terms of the SoW will be made in writing and approved by the Contracting Officer. No representation of the COR/PM shall serve as a basis for an alteration in the general scope of this SoW or of the terms and conditions of the SoW unless confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. The contractor must communicate with the Contracting Officer on all matters that pertain to the Contract terms. Proceeding with the work without proper contractual coverage could result in nonpayment for that work.

F. Conflict of Interest

The awardee would be precluded from bidding on work and services (design, assessment, program implementation) to be procured by the host country's program management entity or using funds advanced under a Compact or Threshold Program in the country where services are being provided to MCC. The designated Expert would be expected to coordinate with local authorities responsible for MCC Compact implementation as well as other donors, where relevant.

G. Place and Period of Performance

All work shall be completed between the dates of the award through a four-year period of performance. The level of effort is estimated at up to 1,000 hours with an estimated 5 trips per year. MCC anticipates this level of effort but does not guarantee it, as it may decrease depending on actual project requirements.

The Expert will perform the tasks under this contract in MCC-eligible countries, in MCC offices in Washington DC, and at awardees own facilities.

H. Qualifications Mandatory:

• Master's degree, PHD is an advantage, in engineering, business management, power sector policy and regulation, international energy trading, electricity procurement/contracting, or related field

• Master's degree, PHD is an advantage, in engineering, business management, power sector policy and regulation, international energy trading, electricity procurement/contracting, or related field

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in power sector reform, transmission, distribution and supply including power sector development, operations, and financing

• Proven experience working in low-income countries (New World Bank country classifications by income level:

2022-2023) involved in energy sector reform, project development and institutional capacity building

• Skilled in performing power sector project analysis and appraisal, with an ability to identify the essential risks and issues (including environmental, social and legal) of concern to a funding entity

• Proven ability to work as part of multi-disciplinary, international project teams involving environmental, social, legal and construction activities typically associated with the power sector

• Expert oral and written communication skills in English

Preferred:

• Oral and written communication skills in French

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Section D - Packaging and Marking

Section D

D.1 PACKAGING & MARKING

The contractor shall ensure the contractor name and contract number are clearly visible on all information submitted to the Contracting Officer Representative, Project Monitor and/or Contracting Officer.

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance Terms

Incorporated by Reference:

FAR 52.212-4 (a) Inspection/Acceptance

Section F - Delivery or Performance

Line Item: 0001 Period Of Performance Start Date Period Of Performance End Date Period Of Performance Address

7/10/23 7/9/24 MCC Headquarters Millennium Challenge Corporation 1099 Fourteenth Street NW, Suite 700

WASHINGTON DC

US 20005

Line Item: 1001 Period Of Performance Start Date Period Of Performance End Date Period Of Performance Address

7/10/24 7/9/25 MCC Headquarters Millennium Challenge Corporation 1099 Fourteenth Street NW, Suite 700

WASHINGTON DC

US 20005

Line Item: 2001 Period Of Performance Start Date Period Of Performance End Date Period Of Performance Address

7/10/25 7/9/26 MCC Headquarters Millennium Challenge Corporation 1099 Fourteenth Street NW, Suite 700

WASHINGTON DC

US 20005

Line Item: 3001 Period Of Performance Start Date Period Of Performance End Date Period Of Performance Address

7/10/26 7/9/27 MCC Headquarters Millennium Challenge Corporation 1099 Fourteenth Street NW, Suite 700

WASHINGTON DC

US 20005

Line Item: 4001 Period Of Performance Start Date Period Of Performance End Date Period Of Performance Address

7/10/27 7/9/28 MCC Headquarters Millennium Challenge Corporation 1099 Fourteenth Street NW, Suite 700

WASHINGTON DC

US 20005

Clauses incorporated by reference

None

Clauses incorporated by full text

Section F

F.1 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The Expert will perform the tasks under this contract in MCC-eligible countries, in MCC offices in Washington DC, and at awardees own facilities.

Insert Consultant's Physical Location Address Here.

F.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (PoP)

The actual PoP will begin on the date of contract award. The contract will contain one (1) base year period of twelve (12) months; and: four (4) one (1) year option periods of twelve (12) months each, for a total maximum contract PoP of: five (5) years or sixty (60) months.

F3. TECHNICAL DIRECTION

Performance of the work under this commercial services contract, shall be subject to the technical direction of the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) / Project Manager (PM).

The term "technical direction" is defined to include, without limitation, the following:

(1). Directions to the Contractor, which redirect the contract effort, shift work emphasis between work areas, require the pursuit of certain lines of inquiry, fill in details or otherwise serve to accomplish contractual requirements;

(2). Provision of information to the Contractor, which assists in the interpretation of renderings, specifications or technical portions of the work description; and

(3). Review and, where required by the contract, approval of reports, creative renderings, specifications, materials or technical information to be delivered by the Contractor to MCC under this contract.

Technical direction must be within the general scope of work stated in the contract. The COR/PM does not have the authority to, and may not, issue any technical direction which:

(1). Constitutes the assignment of any additional work outside the general scope of the Task Order;

(2). Constitutes a change as defined in the contract clause entitled, "Changes";

(3). In any manner causes an increase or decrease in the total estimated Purchase Order costs, fixed fee, or time required for the Purchase Order performance; or

(4). Changes any of the express terms, conditions or specifications of the contract.

All technical direction shall be issued in writing by the COR/PM; verbal direction, if necessary, shall be confirmed by the COR/PM in writing within five (5) working days after their issuance, with a copy to the Contracting Officer (CO). The Contractor shall acknowledge acceptance of the technical direction by submitting a letter of acceptance, via email or Fax, to the COR/PM and Contracting Officer.

The technical direction will provide clear and concise instructions on tasks and deliverables requested of the Contractor's team, and designate the MCC technical contact with whom the Contractor should coordinate. The Contractor shall proceed promptly with the performance of technical directions duly issued by the COR/PM in the manner prescribed by this article and within his/her authority under the provisions of this article.

If, in the opinion of the Contractor, any instruction or direction issued by the COR/PM is not within one of the tasks defined above, the Contractor shall not proceed, but shall notify the CO, in writing, within five (5) working days after receipt of any such instruction or direction and shall request the CO to modify the contract accordingly. Upon receiving such notification from the Contractor, the CO shall issue an appropriate Purchase Order modification or advise the Contractor, in writing, that in his/her opinion, the technical direction is within the scope of this article and does not constitute a change under the "Changes" clause of the Purchase Order. The Contractor shall thereupon proceed immediately with the direction given.

F.4 DELIVERABLES

Deliverables shall be outlined via Technical Directives that shall be issued by the Contracting Officer's Representative or the Project Monitor including appropriate levels of effort, field missions, deliverable requirements and timing of deliverables.

Deliverables may include some or all of the following:

1. Reports, reviews and analyses as may be required under the scope above according to the needs of the MCC Compact timeline and lifecycle,

2. Recommendation regarding project design,

3. Briefings on the progress of the consultancy and findings, and

4. Review and comments on terms of reference for engineers/construction supervision terms of reference,

5. Review and comments on construction works packaging, documents, and procurement strategy, and

6. Provide lessons learned for improving due diligence practices, project development and implementation.

All deliverables shall be submitted in electronic form where feasible, and in hardcopy as necessary and/or required.

Deliverables will be considered "draft" upon initial receipt. Drafts will be reviewed and accepted or concerns raised/comments provided within two weeks of receipt. The Expert shall appropriately address the Corporations' concerns and provide final deliverables within one week of receiving the MCC response.

F.5 LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

All deliverables shall be produced in English.

F.6 TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Round trip travel is authorized from the company's headquarters or consultants working locations to Washington DC and to MCC countries. MCC plans five (5) travel trips per year for an estimated total of: twenty-five (25) travel trips throughout the life of the contract.

F.7 DELIVERABLE FORMATS, GENERAL

Deliverables are associated with the tasks identified above. All reports, plans and analysis are to be submitted in English in electronic copy using WINDOWS based MS-Office products including WORD for text, data tables in EXCEL, appropriate MSOffice 2010 or later versions of programs for exhibits, and schedules using MS-Project. Files containing graphs, flowcharts or diagrams should be submitted in PDF printable version. Digital photo files should be submitted in JPG format. GIS data should be submitted in PDF printable files. Presentations should be prepared with PowerPoint. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a comprehensive reference index of all relevant documents reviewed by the Contractor. Any and all such documents made available and collected by the Contractor, will be compiled in usable form and delivered in an organized fashion to MCC at the end of the contract.

F.8 DOCUMENT OWNERSHIP AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

All documents produced and/or collected by the contractor, electronic and hard copies, shall be the sole property of MCC. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a comprehensive electronic data base and reference index of all relevant documents reviewed, produced, and/or edited by the Contractor. Any and all such documents will be electronically compiled in usable form and delivered to MCC, in an organized electronic format acceptable to MCC, at the end of the contract, and if requested by MCC also in hard copies.

The Contractor shall provide a document management system acceptable to MCC. MCC, at its sole discretion, may provide such system as SharePoint or similar in addition or in lieu of the Contractor's system. The Contractor shall abide by MCC required communication protocol including sharing information and reports with the MCC team, and/or other MCC consultants for efficient and timely reviews and communications as specifically requested.

F.9 TIMIMG & REPORTING

All formal communication with MCC, including reports, will be submitted to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The COR for this requirement will be identified via separate correspondence.

The COR will have technical responsibility for monitoring the performance. The COR will review and evaluate the contract's performance, and also will coordinate any communications with relevant counterparts and other donor agencies and organizations. Any change in the terms of the contract must be made in writing and approved by the Contracting Officer. No representation of the COR shall serve as a basis for an alteration in the general scope of this contract or of the terms and conditions of the contract unless confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. The contractor must communicate with the Contracting Officer on all matters that pertain to the contract terms. Proceeding with the work without proper contractual coverage could result in nonpayment for that work.

F.10 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

Deliverables will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

Thoroughness and timeliness in complying with all of the elements in the tasks specified.

(1). Quality and clarity of analyses and work produced.

(2). Timeliness and efficacy of communications with relevant counterparts at MCC, MCA, etc.

(3). All reports should be written in English, cleanly formatted and with no errors. English is the principle language for all reports and technical work under the contract. MCC does work in countries where the French or Spanish are the main language.

(4). MCC reserves the right to review draft reports, plans and analysis two weeks before the due date and provide comments before they are finalized.

(5). All reports are to be submitted in hard and electronic copy (in MS Word), with tables, data and calculations in MS Excel.

Section G - Contract Administration Data

Requesting Office Address

MCC-HQ

Millennium Challenge Corporation Contracts and Grants Management Division 1099 Fourteenth St NW, Suite 700

Washington DC 20005-3550 Phone: Fax:

Contact Details:

Property Administration Office Address

Millennium Challenge Corporation Contracts and Grants Management Division 1099 Fourteenth St NW, Suite 700 Washington DC 20005-3550

COR Office Address

Millennium Challenge Corporation Contracts and Grants Management Division 1099 Fourteenth St NW, Suite 700 Washington DC 20005-3550

Issuing Office Address

Millennium Challenge Corporation Contracts and Grants Management Division 1099 Fourteenth St NW, Suite 700 Washington DC 20005-3550

Payment Office Address

IBC-FIN

Interior Business Center M/S D-2773 7301 West Mansfield Avenue Lakewood CO 80235-2230

IPP-001 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) system using the "Bill to Agency" of Interior Business Center - FMD.

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve prior to the contract award date, but no more than 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date.

Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

(End of Custom Clause)

MCC 52.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) AND/OR PROJECT MONITOR

(PM) (JULY 2012)

(a) The Contracting Officer may designate a Government representative to act as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or Project Monitor (PM) to perform functions under the contract such as review and/or inspection and acceptance of supplies, services, including construction, and other functions of a technical nature. The Contracting Officer will provide a written notice of such designation to the COR and/or PM and the Contractor. The designation letters will set forth the authorities and limitations of the COR and/or PM under the contract.

(b) Modifications to this contract are effective only if reduced to writing and executed by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor is specifically prohibited from performing any work that is outside the scope of this contract without the approval of the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer cannot authorize the COR or any other representative to sign documents (i.e., contracts, contract modifications, etc.) that require the signature of the Contracting Officer.

(End of clause)

MCC 52.232-70 INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS (MAY 2017)

Invoices shall be paid in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act, thirty days (30) following receipt of a proper invoice.

The Contractor shall submit each invoice electronically via email or fax to the following:

Fax: 303.969.5151/7281 ATTN: MCC Payments, or

Email: MCC_Accounting_IBCDENVER@ibc.doi.gov, or

As an alternative to electronic submission of invoices, one copy of each invoice may be submitted to the following address:

Interior Business Center

M/S D-2773

7301 West Mansfield Avenue

Lakewood, CO 80235-2230

If it is determined that the amount billed is incorrect, the invoice may be revised by the Government, or the contractor may be required to submit a revised invoice.

To constitute a proper invoice, each invoice must include the following information and/or attached documentation:

(1) Name, address and telephone of the Contractor mailto:MCC_Accounting_IBCDENVER@ibc.doi.gov mailto:MCC_Accounting_IBCDENVER@ibc.doi.gov

(2) Date of invoice and invoice number

(3) Contract number (including task order or call number and contract line item(s)) also modification number, if applicable

(4) Description (quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price) of the supplies/services rendered (including hours incurred and billing rate, as applicable to the contract)

(5) A schedule depicting the following information:

Amount Invoiced

This Period

Cumulative Amount Invoiced Authorized Value of Contract Balance Remaining on Contract

If the contractor is billing for costs incurred over more than a single month, the costs for each month in which the costs were incurred and shall be segregated into the month they were actually incurred.

(6) Name of Contracting Officer's Representative (COR); and

(7) Signature of authorized representative of the firm with the following invoice certification:

"The undersigned hereby certifies to the best of my knowledge and belief that: the sum claimed under this contract is proper and due, and all the costs of contract performance have been paid, or to the extent allowed under the applicable payment clause, will be paid by the Contractor when due in the ordinary course of business; the work reflected by these costs has been performed, and amounts involved are consistent with the requirements of this Contract.

BY:______________________________________

TITLE:___________________________________

DATE: ___________________________________

Inquiries regarding the status of invoices may be directed to NBC Accounting. The email address is:

MCC_Accounting_IBCDENVER@ibc.doi.gov.

MCC 52.232-73 TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT (MAY 2017)

Policy.When authorized as part of the Scope of Work on this contract/order and within the contract/order ceiling and as approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and/or other MCC officials as described below, travel expenses incurred in performance of technical directives issued under this contractor/order may be reimbursed as allowed by the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) in effect at the time of travel. MCC's supplemental policy interpretations are derived from the FTR and cannot grant additional benefits or adjust processes defined in the FTR. Supplemental policies of MCC set forth below:

a) Traveler Responsibilities. All contractor travelers must:

1) Exercise the same care in incurring expenses that a prudent person would exercise if traveling on personal business;

2) Travel in accordance with the FTR and the MCC policies included in this document; and

3) Pay any charges or fees associated with non-compliance of FTR or any MCC policies included in this document, and any expenses incurred for personal convenience. For example, the traveler may become personally responsible for travel costs associated with unauthorized use of other than coach class accommodations, failing to follow the Fly American Act requirements, exceeding per diem rates, changing departure or return flights, purchasing unapproved items, etc. regardless of the fact that travel arrangements may have been booked by others (e.g., Travel Agency).

b) Cabin Class Standards

1) The standard cabin class for contractor air-travel is coach class, regardless of destination or travel time.

2) Coach "premium" class may be authorized for destinations which have a travel time of more than 14 hours, consistent with the Federal Travel Regulations and the approval standards outlined in paragraph (f) of this document.

3) Business class travel accommodations will NOT be authorized except as determined through the approval process outlined in paragraph (f) of this document. This approval process is considered to be exceptional, to be part of a trip by trip analysis, and at the discretion of the government regardless of the destination or travel time.

c) Airlines and Flights. In accordance with the Fly America Act, contractors must use a U.S. flag air carrier service for all travel funded by the government beginning or ending in the U.S. unless a specific exemption to the "Fly America" rule applies. Flights on U.S. air carrier pairings with foreign carriers (i.e., code share flights) are regarded as meeting Fly America requirements if the ticket is issued on the American carrier and there is an American carrier flight number.

d) Limitations. Travel reimbursement, which is part of ODC, shall not exceed the authorized ODC amount on the contract. To be reimbursable, the travel expenses must be:

1) Allowable under the FTR and the provisions of this contract/order and associated technical directives;

2) Approved prior to travel expenditure by the COR; and

3) Allocable and necessary for performance of this contract/order and associated technical directives.

e) Reimbursement Requests. Travel reimbursement requests must be submitted in sufficient time for the COR to give prior approval, and must identify:

1) The name of the traveler.

2) Destination (s) including itinerary.

3) Purpose of the travel; and

4) Cost breakdown.

5) To be reimbursed, invoices including travel expenses must provide a detailed breakdown of the actual expenditures invoiced. Contractor shall maintain the original or legible copy of receipts for all travel expenses invoiced when the expenditure is $75.00 or more. MCC reserves the right to request evidence of any travel expense paid.

f) Approvals. All travel expenses, including rental cars, must be…