Revised Solicitation - Construction of HFs _ Nampula Cabo Delgado - Amd 01 (1).pdf

Issuance Date: March 11, 2024

Pre-proposal Conference: March 21, 2024/10:00 AM (Nampula)

Closing Date/Time for Questions: March 25, 2024/4:00 PM (Maputo time)

Closing Date/Time for Proposals: April 15, 2024/4:00 PM (Maputo time)

Subject: Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 72065624R00001 – Construction of Health Facilities (HFs) in Nampula and Cabo Delgado provinces – Revised as per Amendment 01

Dear Offerors:

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking proposals from qualified local Mozambican organizations to provide construction services of health facilities (HFs) in Nampula and Cabo Delgado provinces implemented by USAID/Mozambique as described in Section C of this solicitation.

USAID anticipates the award of multiple Contracts for up to 12 months for the base activities to provide the construction activities as described in section C of this solicitation. Offerors may submit proposals for one or both Lots (provinces) provided they have the capabilities to perform in the region. Offerors are required to undertake their internal assessments and determine whether they possess technical and corporate capabilities to complete construction activities in each of the regions they submit a proposal.

Offerors are informed that pre-proposal conferences will take place in Nampula only on the date specified on the cover letter of this solicitation. More information regarding the location and time of the pre-proposal conferences are provided in Section L of this solicitation.

This solicitation is in accordance with FAR 15 and FAR 36 procedures. The Government will evaluate the proposals in accordance with the criteria described in section M. Offerors are encouraged to read the entire solicitation.

Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Questions regarding this RFP must be submitted by email to the points of contact mentioned in Section G of this RFP. Each e-mail must contain a subject line clearly indicating the name of the Offeror, the solicitation number, and the IDIQ being proposed.

Sections B through I of this solicitation will become the substantive part of the anticipated contract with blanks to be completed by the Contracting Officer upon award. Proposals must be signed by an official authorized to bind the Offeror’s organization.

Please refer to Section L for information regarding proposal submission requirements. Offerors are responsible for ensuring proposals are received at USAID by the due date and time as specified in this cover letter. Failure to comply with the submission date and time will deem any submission unacceptable and it will not be reviewed or evaluated.

Section L of the RFP sets forth all instructions for the preparation and submission of required proposal contents, including critical dates/times for the submission of questions, and the proposal submission closing date and time.

Section M states the criteria by which proposals will be evaluated. Oral explanations or instructions given before award of the contract will not be binding.

This RFP can be viewed and downloaded from www.sam.gov USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion processes. Further, be aware that amendments to solicitations are occasionally issued and will be posted on the same website from which you downloaded the solicitation. USAID advises to regularly check the above website for amendments.

http://www.sam.gov/

Construction of Health Facilities (HFs) in Nampula and Cabo Delgado provinces Solicitation number 72065624R00001 – Revised as per Amendment 01

The Government reserves the right to award a contract(s) without discussions or the submission of the final proposal revision, based upon evaluation of the Offeror’s submitted technical and cost information. Accordingly, the Offeror’s initial offer should contain its best terms for both cost and technical proposal.

This RFP in no way obligates USAID to award a contract nor does it commit USAID to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal. Award of a Contract under this RFP is subject to availability of funds and other internal USAID approvals.

Sincerely, Alice Gillispie Contracting Officer

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM 6

PART I – THE SCHEDULE 7

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES/PRICES 7

B.1. PURPOSE 7

B.2. CONTRACT TYPE AND SERVICES 7

B.3. CONTRACT PRICE 7

B.4. SCHEDULE OF PRICE BY CONTRACT LINE ITEMS (CLINs) 7

B.5. LABOR 9

B.6. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 9

B.7. INSURANCE – FAR 52.228-5 9

B.8. GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR PAYMENT 10

SECTION C 11

C.1. BACKGROUND 11

C.2. OBJECTIVE 11

C.3. HEALTH FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES 12

C.4. REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING AND STAFFING 15

C.5. OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS 16

SECTION D 21

D.1. AIDAR 752.7009 MARKING (JANUARY 1993) 21

D.2. BRANDING STRATEGY, IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND MARKING PLAN 21

D.3. BRANDING POLICY 21

D.4. BRANDING STRATEGY 21

D.5. MARKING 22

SECTION E 24

E.1. NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 24

E.2. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE/RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL 24

E.3. MONITORING AND EVALUATION PLAN, INCLUDING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 24

SECTION F 25

F.1. NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 25

F.2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE 25

F.3. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE 26

F.4. AUTHORIZED GEOGRAPHIC CODE 26

F.5. AUTHORIZED WORKDAY/WEEK 26

F.6. GENERAL INFORMATION 26

F.7. DELIVERABLES AND SUBMISSION SCHEDULE 26

F.8. REPORTS 27

F.9. SPECIAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 27

F.10. REPORTING REQUIREMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE CLEARINGHOUSE (DEC) 28

F.11. DELIVERABLE SUBMISSION 28

F.12. KEY PERSONNEL 28

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 30

G.1 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICE 30

G.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S AUTHORITY 30

G.3 POINTS OF CONTACT 30

G.4 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) 30

G.5 TECHNICAL DIRECTION/RELATIONSHIP WITH USAID 30

G.6 PAYMENT METHOD AND INVOICES 32

G.7 ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 32

G.8 CONTRACTOR’S PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT 32

G.9 CONTRACTOR'S PAYMENT ADDRESS 32

G.10 752.7003 Documentation for payment. (NOV 1998) 32

SECTION H 34

H.1. NOTICE OF LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 34

H.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONNEL COMPENSATION (a) Limitations: 34

H.3. AUTHORIZED GEOGRAPHIC CODE 35

H.4. ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS SYSTEM 35

H.5. CONSENT TO SUBCONTRACTS (DECEMBER 2016) 35

H.6. RIGHT TO PROCURE FROM OTHER SOURCES (AUGUST 2016) 36

H.7. MAXIMIZING USE OF LOCAL ENTITIES (AUGUST 2016) 36

H.8. ADS 302.3.5.17 LIMITATION ON SUBCONTRACTING TO NON-LOCAL ENTITIES (JULY 2014) 36

H.9. ADS 302.3.5.21 SUBMISSION OF DATASETS TO THE DEVELOPMENT DATA LIBRARY (DDL)

(OCTOBER 2014) 37

H.10. SEXUAL MISCONDUCT (DECEMBER 2020) 38

H.11. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE 38

SECTION I 40

I.1. NOTICE OF LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 40

I.2. NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES 41

I.3. 52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021) 41

I.4. I52.216-24 LIMITATION OF GOVERNMENT LIABILITY. (APR 1984) 44

I.5. 52.216-25 CONTRACT DEFINITIZATION. (OCT 2010) 44

I.6. 52.216-25 Contract Definitization. (OCT 2010) -Alternate I (APR 1984) 45 I.7. 52.217-7 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY SEPARATELY PRICED LINE ITEM (MAR 1989) 45

I.8. FAR 52.217-8 – OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999) 46

I.9. FAR 52.217-9 – OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000) 46

I.10. 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (NOV 2021) - Alternate I (MAR 2015) 46

I.12. 52.243-1 CHANGES-FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1987) 54

I.13. 52.246-21 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION (MAR 1994) 55

I.14. INSURANCE AND SERVICES 56

I.15. AIDAR 752.225-9 BUY AMERICAN ACT – TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT - BALANCE OF PAYMENTS

PROGRAM 56

SECTION J 57

SECTION K 58

K.1. NOTICE LISTING SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 58

K.2. 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MARCH 2023) 58

K.3. 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021) 62

K.4. 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. (OCT 2020) 64

SECTION L 65

L.1. NOTICE LISTING SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 65

L.2. FAR 52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (JAN 2017) 65

L.3. FAR 52.236-27 -- SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) 69

L.4. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS 70

L.5. DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS 72

L.6. SOLICITATION AND CONTRACT 73

L.7. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL 73

L.8. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL STRUCTURE 74

L.9. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 77

L.10. EVIDENCE OF RESPONSIBILITY 77

L.11. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION 78

L.12. AIDAR 752.204-70 PARTNER VETTING PRE-AWARD REQUIREMENTS (FEB 2012) 78

L.13. INSURANCE – FAR 52.228-5 (JAN 1997) 80

L.14. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF BRANDING AND MARKING PLANS 81

SECTION M 82

M.1. GENERAL INFORMATION 82

M.2. TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA 82

M.3. COST PROPOSAL 83

M.4. DEBRIEFING OF OFFERORS 83

ATTACHMENT 11 - PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION (PPI) 84

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

SECTION A – REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

1 RFP Number SOL – 72065624R00001

2 Date RFP Issued See the cover page

3 Issuing Office USAID/Mozambique Office of Acquisition & Assistance Av. de Marginal, nr. 5467 Maputo, Mozambique

4 Contracting Officer Alice Gillispie E-mail: algillispie@usaid.gov

5 Proposals to be Submitted to Alice Gillispie and Tania Conde Email: algillispie@usaid.gov and tconde@usaid.gov Please cite RFP # in the subject line.

6 Questions on RFP Due:

Proposals Due:

See the cover page

7 Payment Office See Section G

8 Name of Firm

9 IDIQ Numbers N/A

10 DUNS/UEI number

11 Tax Identification Number

12 Address of Firm

13 RFP Point of Contact Name: Same as 5 above Phone:

Fax:

Email:

14 Person Authorized to Sign RFP Alice Gillispie

15 Signature

16 Date mailto:algillispie@usaid.gov mailto:algillispie@usaid.gov mailto:tconde@usaid.gov mailto:algillispie@usaid.gov mailto:tconde@usaid.gov

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES/PRICES

B.1. PURPOSE

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Mozambique, Office of Acquisition and Assistance (OAA) is issuing the subject Request for Proposal (RFP) to support the Construction of Health Facilities (HFs) in the provinces of Nampula and Cabo Delgado project for a period of twelve (12) months as further described under Section C – Scope of Work (SOW).

The Government anticipates issuing one (1) or multiple awards, as a result of this RFP; however, USAID reserves the right to make no award from this RFP.

B.2. CONTRACT TYPE AND SERVICES

The resulting Contract(s) will be Firm Fixed-Priced type (FAR 16.2) contract(s). The Contractor(s) must provide the deliverables or outputs described under the Description/Specifications and comply with all contract requirements.

B.3. CONTRACT PRICE

1. The Total Contract Firm-Fixed-Price is $(TBD), the maximum US dollar value awarded to the Contractor must not exceed the total Firm Fixed price.

2. USAID hereby obligates the amount of $(TBD) for the performance and completion of the required services as described in this contract.

3. No additional sums will be payable for any escalation in the price of materials, equipment or labor, or because of the contractor's failure to properly estimate or accurately predict the price or difficulty of achieving the results required.

The Government will not adjust the contract price due to fluctuations in currency exchange rates. The Government will only make changes in the contract price or time to complete due to changes made by the Government in the work to be performed, or by delays caused by the Government.

4. The Government will make payments based on quantities and unit prices only to the extent specifically provided in the contract.

B.4. SCHEDULE OF PRICE BY CONTRACT LINE ITEMS (CLINs)

Based on the information provided in this solicitation, the attached Bill of Quantities, Detailed Design and other Attachments, Offerors shall evaluate the requirements and allocate the staff, equipment, materials, and any other necessary resource to complete the works requested with the quality level required and propose a price that is realistic and within the current local construction industry standards and best practices. Offerors must also provide the proposed price for the option activities which may be exercised upon availability of funds.

Offerors may choose to submit proposals for Lot 1 (Nampula Province), Lot 2 (Cabo Delgado Province) or for both (Lot 1 and 2). However, Offerors are required to submit proposals for both base and option activities for the Lot(s) they have selected to bid.

1. The following are the proposed prices under this Contract:

Schedule of Price

CLINs ITEMS Site Location Intervention Price ($)

1. Construction or Rehabilitation of Health Facilities (HFs) in NAMPULA PROVINCE (LOT 1)

1.1 Base

CLINs

Supply of labor, equipment, material, tools and all means necessary for the construction or rehabilitation of the HFs listed below, according to the design provided by USAID.

CLIN

1.1.1

Odinepa Health Facility

Erati District, Coordinates: -13.600284, 40.027332

Construction of a new Maternity Block

CLIN

1.1.2

Quinga Health Facility

Liupo District Coordinates: 15°49'29"S 40°13'26"E

Rehabilitation of the Maternity

1.1.3

Ontupaia Health Facility

Nacala Porto District Coordinates: -14.595278, 40.689167

Subtotal 1.1 - Base (Lot 1)

1.2 Option CLINs

Supply of labor, equipment, material, tools and all means necessary for the construction or rehabilitation of the HFs listed below, according to the design provided by USAID.

CLIN

1.2.1

Metocheria Health Facility

Monapo District Coordinates: -14.857222, 40.088611

1.2.2

Quixaxe Health Facility

Mongicual District Coordinates: -15.286779, 40.114295

1.2.3

Mazua Health Facility

Memba District Coordinates:

1.2.4

Mirepe Health Facility

Angoche District Coordinates: -16.250617, 39.652598

1.2.5

Namaponda Health Facility

Angoche District Coordinates: -16.250617, 39.652598

Subtotal 1.2 - Option (Lot 1)

Sub-total Lot 1 (Base + Option)

Sub-total Lot 1 + VAT

2. Construction of Health Facilities (HFs) in CABO DELGADO PROVINCE (LOT 2)

2.1 Base

CLINs

Supply of labor, equipment, material, tools and all means necessary for the construction or rehabilitation of the HFs listed below, according to the design provided by USAID.

CLIN

2.1.1

Murrebue Health Facility

Mecufi District Coordinates:

Design-Construction of a new Maternity Block

2.1.2

Muaja Health Facility

Ancuabe District Coordinates:

Outpatient

Subtotal 2.1 - Base (Lot 2)

2.2 Option CLINs

Supply of labor, equipment, material, tools and all means necessary for the construction of the HFs listed below, according to the design provided by USAID.

2.1.1

Murrebue Health Facility

Mecufi District Coordinates:

Outpatient Block

2.1.2

Muaja Health Facility

Ancuabe District Coordinates:

Maternity Block

Subtotal 2.2 - Option (Lot 2)

Sub-total Lot 2 (Base + Option)

Added Value Tax

TOTAL Lot 2

GREAT TOTAL (LOT 1 + LOT 2)

NOTE: The HFs listed above may be awarded individually or in groups to a single or multiple construction contractors. The above schedule of price represents a summary that shall be fully detailed in the attached BOQs.

B.5. LABOR

The following labor categories are required for this Contract:

i. Contract / Construction Manager ii.Civil Engineer

iii. Health/ Environment and Safety Officer iv.Hydraulic Technician v.Electrical / Electromechanical Technician vi.General Foreman

Offerors may combine two or more of the above personnel and submit for USAID approval provided that the proposed candidate responds to all the requirements of the combined positions.

B.6. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

In order to perform the statement of work set forth in Section C, the Contract must provide personnel that meet the minimum education and experience requirements set forth in Section F.

B.7. INSURANCE – FAR 52.228-5

The Contractor must obtain all insurance that is required for the performance of this Contract and in accordance with local law, including Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance if applicable.

FAR 52.228-5, Insurance -- Work on government Installation (Jan 1997) is incorporated by reference.

B.8. GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR PAYMENT

b.8.1 PAYMENT Payment will be made in accordance with FAR Clauses 52.232-5, Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts

(MAY 2014).

b.8.2 SCHEDULE OF PRICE The Bill of Quantities (BoQ) are indicated in the Section J - Attachments of the solicitation. It sets out all activities to be performed in which up to 10 (ten) HFs are listed. The offerors are required to provide prices in those lists and fill the summary schedule included in this solicitation, in the chapter B.4.

The BoQ includes a single lump sum for the mobilization of equipment, construction personnel and initial materials to the construction site. Upon completion of the mobilization, the contractor may request payment of such amount, provided that it does not exceed ten (10) percent of total contract price.

b.8.3 PAYMENT SCHEDULE In accordance with FAR 52.232-5 (Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts), USAID will make monthly progress payments to the Contractor for the specific activities completed, measured and approved. The Contractor will receive payment based upon the actual completed and approved works. The Contractor must submit a payment request based on the completion of specific activities in accordance with the approved schedule of price.

b.8.4 BILLING PERIOD/PAYMENT CYCLE The billing period is defined as the period in which all work completed must be submitted for payment by the Contractor. The billing period/payment cycle must be on a monthly basis (30 days) and commence at the beginning of the first day of the commencement of works (issued site possession certificate). Depending on the volume of completed works, quarterly payments may be considered under request.

b.8.5 EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENT UNIT RATE FOR DIFFERING / UNFORESEEN SITE

CONDITIONS

In the event the Contractor discovers differing and/or unforeseen site conditions, the Contractor must notify the Contracting Officer (CO) and the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for further direction before undertaking any work. The Contractor may be entitled to additional compensation for unforeseen site conditions according to the unit rates in the schedule of price, and an extension in period of performance per the written direction of the Contracting Office.

b.8.6 PARTIAL/MONTHLY PAYMENTS Partial or monthly payments made by USAID must not constitute, or be construed to constitute, final acceptance or approval of the work to which the partial payment relates. Nor must partial or monthly payments made by USAID constitute, or be construed to constitute, a release of the Contractor from any of its obligations or liabilities with the performance of this contract. USAID reserves the right to adjust for overpayment at a later date at its sole discretion.

b.8.7 FINAL PAYMENT The Contractor’s Request for Final Payment must not be made until all Work is completed and all requirements of the Contract Documents have been fully satisfied, including without limitation: delivery to USAID of a complete release of all liens and claims arising out of the Work; and an affidavit that, to the best of the Contractor information, knowledge and belief, the release includes and covers all materials and services over which the Contractor has control and for which a lien could be filed and that all known debts and claims arising from the project have been satisfied.

b.8.8 FUNDS AVAILABILITY Please note that the award of the Contract contemplated herein cannot be made until funds have been fully appropriated, allocated and committed. While it is anticipated that these procedures will be successfully completed, the IDIQ holders are hereby notified of these requirements and conditions for award and subsequent obligations of incremental funding.

(END OF SECTION B)

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

C.1. BACKGROUND

According to the “2015 - Inquérito de Indicadores de Imunização, Malária e HIV/SIDA em Moçambique (IMASIDA)”, the maternal mortality rate remains high at 408 deaths per 100,000 births. Global estimates suggest a steady decline since 2011; even so, the lifetime risk of maternal death for women in Mozambique remains high (1:67) compared to the global average (1:92.4). While that, since 2017, insurgency groups have committed violence acts in Mozambique’s northern provinces, which include killings, beheadings, rape, sexual slavery, village-wide arson, and child abduction and forced conscription. The terrorist group also indiscriminately destroyed schools, hospitals, and government buildings, contributing to a wave of approximately 800,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs), the majority fleeing to Cabo Delgado capital, Pemba, resulting in further pressure to the already diminished coverage of the health services.

Reduction of maternal mortality requires interventions that impact one or more of the following: healthy birth spacing practices, reduction of the number of pregnancy complications, and improvement of outcomes from complications.

USAID is one of the lead health partners in the northern region of Mozambique.

The Achieving Quality Health Services for Women and Children (Alcançar), 2019 - 2024, FHI360 project supports the GRM to prevent maternal, neonatal, and child mortality by partnering with Nampula Province to establish the province as a model for improving provision and increasing utilization of high-quality, high-impact, patient-centered MNCH health services. Although these projects will significantly contribute to improve the MCH and FP assistance, the reduction of the maternal mortality could not be effective if the infrastructures where the MCH and FP health care services including the supporting systems such as electrical and water are dysfunctional or substandard and/or inexistent.

USAID/Mozambique is planning to invest in improving Health Facilities to create an enabling environment for the implementation of the planned MCH and FP activities and promote the access of women and children to critical health services in the provinces of Nampula. Additionally, in line with this, USAID is willing to combine efforts with the ten-year United States Government (USG) Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability (SPCPS) in Mozambique (designed to support the Government of Mozambique (GoM) reconstruction efforts in Cabo Delgado) to undertake construction, upgrade and rehabilitation of health facilities supported USAID in Cabo Delgado.

C.2. OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this solicitation is to obtain construction services from qualified and locally registered Construction Firms with presence and proven track record working in the northern region of Mozambique (specifically in Nampula and Cabo Delgado) to build or rehabilitate up to 10 (ten) Health Facilities (HFs) including supporting systems such as water supply, electrical and sewage, at different districts in the provinces of Nampula and Cabo Delgado. A one-year warranty period from the completion and reception date is required. The scope of work includes training of local health facility staff (plumbers and electricians) to ensure operation and maintenance of the systems (electrical and water) after the handover of the facilities.

The selected construction firm(s) will be responsible to build new maternity blocks or rehabilitate existing ones based on the scope of work provided herewith including the attached drawings and BOQs (attachments 00 through 10). The proposal must include provision for all necessary labor, material, tools, and equipment for the construction or rehabilitation of the Maternity Blocks ad outpatient building including the installation, as applicable, of: a) Solar panel array, batteries, distribution, and related control systems; and b) Construction of elevated water tank served by a borehole with an electric / solar water pump or feed by an existing supply grid, the distribution, and respective systems as applicable. The flush toilets, sinks, laundry areas and sluice (medical sink) will be connected to septic systems with drainage fields. Provision for tanks for rainwater collection is also considered in the projects. No furniture or appliances are part of this scope.

The construction or rehabilitation of the HFs will be implemented in different phases. The Base items represent construction activities with secured funding and will be implemented immediately after contract signature and issuance of Notice to Proceed. The option items represents construction activities that will be implemented upon availability of funds:

i.Base Activities (five (5) HFs as indicated in the schedule of price - Section B.4) Activities that are planned to be carried out immediately after contract(s) signature, and after issuance of the respective Notice to Proceed (NTP).

ii.Option activities (remaining up to five (5) HFs) Activities that are expected to be carried out after confirmation of availability of funds and issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). These are likely to be exercised (authorized to commence) on an annual basis or less following the NTP.

The offerors must submit price proposals for all activities (5 Base Activities and 5 Option Activities) listed in B.4.

above and shortly listed below. USAID may choose to exercise or not exercise any or all of either base and option activities at its sole discretion. Likewise, USAID may opt to issue one or more contracts for the selected HFs depending on availability of funds.

The full list of the sites and its respective location is as follows:

Health Facility Location Activity Type

Odinepa Health Facility Nampula | Erati District | Coordinates: -13.600284, 40.027332 Base Activity

Quinga Health Facility Nampula | Liupo District | Coordinates: 15°49'29"S 40°13'26"E Base Activity

Ontupaia Health Facility Nampula | Nacala Porto District | Coordinates: -14.595278, 40.689167 Base Activity

Metocheria Health Facility Nampula | Monapo District | Coordinates: -14.857222, 40.088611 Option Activity

Quixaxe Health Facility Nampula | Mongicual District | Coordinates: -15.286779, 40.114295 Option Activity

Mazua Health Facility Nampula | Memba District | Coordinates: Option Activity

Mirepe Health Facility Nampula | Angoche District | Coordinates: -16.250617, 39.652598 Option Activity

Namaponda Health Facility Nampula | Mongicual District | Coordinates: 15°53'57"S 39°51'53"E Option Activity

Murrebue Health Facility Cabo Delgado | Mecufi District | Coordinates: Base Activity

Muaja Health Facility Cabo Delgado | Ancuabe District | Coordinates: Base Activity

C.3. HEALTH FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

USAID Mozambique contracted an Architecture & Engineering (A&E) consultant who carried out a detailed survey of all the Nampula sites listed in C.2 above to determine the current operating conditions of the existing Health Facilities (HFs) and define the scope of the construction activities required at each site to meet the Ministry of Health (MoH) health services standards.

For the two health facilities located in Cabo Delgado a standard design of the Type II Rural Health Center was provided by the Provincial Directorate of Health of Cabo Delgado. This design will be used as illustrative design for pricing and award purposes. Following award, the selected contractor will be required to undertake design adjustment/refinement to ensure that the provided standard design is adapted to the local site conditions including other improvements on the workflow for a more efficient provision of health care services in both health facilities.

Therefore, for the two Cabo Delgado sites, the construction activities will be implemented through a Design-Build mechanism, where the first three (3) months following contract signature, will be dedicated to design refinement and site adaptation. Construction activities are expected to start three months after contract signature and approval of the final design. USAID CO will issue a Notice to Proceed after the approval of the design.

The construction documents attached to this solicitation includes but are not limited to the following:

i. Architectural drawings

ii. Structural drawings

iii. Hydraulic drawings iv.Electrical drawings

v. Detailed drawings

vi. Specifications

vii. Narratives

viii. Bill of Quantities

The selected offeror is required to perform the construction works at each site in accordance with the construction documents listed above. The offerors are also required to review the construction documents above and confirm whether it is complete, sound, and clear for the purpose of providing a complete and sound cost proposal and proceed with construction after award. If any clarification is required, the offerors must request it prior to submitting its cost proposal.

USAID does not expect any changes to be made to the project after the contract is signed. However, should any unforeseen situation arise unrelated to human errors or omissions and a change (in whole or in part) to the design is required, the contracted A&E consultant will be responsible for reviewing the design, making any necessary adjustments, and resubmitting the design and the related BOQ for appropriate adjustments.

USAID will appoint an A&E contractor to oversee the services that will be rendered by the selected Construction Firm(s) as result of this solicitation.

c.3.1 NEW CONSTRUCTIONS - NAMPULA PROVINCE Any site where a new construction is proposed, the standard design for the Maternity Block Model will be considered.

The design of the maternity block was conceived taking into account the request of the Ministry of Health to construct resilient buildings that can better respond to climate changes. The building is divided into two blocks, connected through a covered corridor that comprises: a) the prepartum block and b) the maternity block, which together have:

i.Admission/Pre-birth room ii.Delivery Room iii.Newborn CPR area iv.Post delivery room v.Kangaroo / mother care area vi.Ablutions (inclusive) vii.Observation room viii.Storage ix.Purge area

The design includes electrical and water supply provision which vary from site to site in accordance with the availability or not of reliable sources to ensure continued water supply to the facility. For further details, please refer to the corresponding annexes.

i.Water supply systems (as necessary and applicable) ii.Electrical system (as necessary and applicable) iii.Waste management (as necessary and applicable) c.3.2 NEW CONSTRUCTIONS - CABO DELGADO PROVINCE As stated above, the standard design that will be utilized for the construction of the maternity block and the outpatient building in the two Cabo Delgado sites (attachment 09), will further be refined and adjusted to meet the specific site conditions. However, the following are the basic features:

Maternity block:

Purge area: 3.74m2 Delivery Room 1: 13.92m2 Delivery Room 2: 14.03m2 Storage: 3.85m2 Patient’s toilet: 7.99m2 Post delivery room): 28.64m2 Waiting area: 15.36m2 Observation room: 13.92m2 Circulation area: 31.86m2 Waiting mothers’ room: 28.64m2 Weight area: 15.36m2 Total area: 177.31m2

Outpatient building TB room - 13.91m2 Waiting area 1: 7.25 Treatment room: 14.03m2 Storage: 6.81m2 Pharmacy: 6.81m2 Waiting area 2: 29.76 Sterilization room: 6.65m2 Lab: 6.96m2 Treatment room: 14.03m2 PAV: 14.03m2 Observation room: 13.92m2 Circulation room: 116m2 Total: 250.16m2

Supporting facility/Kitchen Hall: 33.64m2 Circulation: 15m2 Kitchen: 13.8m2 Storage: 13.8m2 Toilet (I.S): 17.60m2 Laundry: 16.92m2

Toilet (I.S.F): 17.60m2 Toilet: 6.20m2 Toilet (I.S.M): 17.60m2 Unloading area/park: 30m2 Total: 182.16m2

The design includes electrical and water supply provision which vary from site to site in accordance with the availability or not of reliable water sources to ensure continued water supply to the facility. For further details, please refer to the corresponding annexes.

iv. Water supply systems (as necessary and applicable)

v. Electrical system (as necessary and applicable)

vi. Waste management (as necessary and applicable) c.3.3 REHABILITATIONS (Nampula province) The rehabilitation works are intended to improve facility functionality including workflow, water and electricity systems to meet MoH standards. For the sites where rehabilitation works are proposed, specific construction documents and BOQs are attached in this solicitation (See attachments 01 to 07).

c.3.4 OPTION ACTIVITIES Option activities may either be new construction or rehabilitations as indicated in section B.4 - SCHEDULE OF PRICE BY CONTRACT LINE ITEMS (CLINs) . Upon availability of funds, USAID may opt to award the option activities per site, group of sites or opt not to award. Nevertheless, the offerors are required to price all the listed option activities.

C.4. REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING AND STAFFING

c.4.1 MOBILIZATION | Basic Requirements The service requirements are briefly described below, and key personnel listed in the section c.4.3 “Key Personnel and supporting Staff” sub-chapter. USAID requires the offerors to already have an office and warehouse in Nampula or Cabo Delgado provinces. For the establishment on the construction sites, USAID requires that:

i.The contractor deploys key personnel and all other necessary staff, equipment, and tools to commence the construction works within 1 or 2 months.

ii.The contractor to prepare the site camp, signage, facilities for staff and other necessary for the construction operations as better described in c.4.2 below.

c.4.2 CONSTRUCTION CAMPS & HOUSING | General instructions The selected contractor must establish the camp facilities. The contractor will be responsible to secure electrical power, water supply and sewerage systems as necessary for servicing the construction contractor’s camp. The camp facilities must be located in such a way that does not interfere with the day-to-day operations of the existing services at the health facility under consideration. The construction camp must include the following minimum requirements:

i.Contractor’s office, workshop, and working areas;

ii.Warehousing or Storage;

iii.Office space for the site engineer iv.Services Provision:

1. Temporary power as applicable;

2. Temporary water provision for hygiene;

3. Sanitation and Hygiene (bathing and toilet/latrine facilities, proposed sewage disposal system for construction personnel, and USAID’s engineering representatives);

v.Security services.

c.4.3 KEY PERSONNEL AND STAFF | Minimum Requirements Key Personnel and staff are considered essential for successful implementation of the services of this solicitation. The contractor must ensure that the numbers and categories of professionals deployed for rendering the services under this solicitation align with the requirements in this solicitation.

The following is the list of key personnel USAID considers necessary, at minimum:

i.Contract / Construction Manager ii.Civil Engineer iii.Health/ Environment and Safety Officer iv.Hydraulic Technician v.Electrical / Electromechanical Technician vi.General Foreman

Offerors must submit a list of candidates for key positions which align with the requirements of this solicitation. The option to combine or divide these positions may be considered by the offerors so as to better take advantage of the experience and skill set of particular candidates. They may also offer alternative candidates for USAID’s consideration.

Candidates must have experience and knowledge of infrastructure development in Mozambique. They must be registered with appropriate professional bodies. Ability to communicate and work in portuguese is required.

The selected contractor must nominate one of the Key Personnel as Project Director with delegated authority to represent the contractor. S/he must have broad experience in managing construction projects in Mozambique, must speak Portuguese with sufficient fluency to participate in meetings at ministerial and local levels, and have the ability to express engineering, managerial, and scientific concepts clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

c.4.4 PAST PERFORMANCE Offeror(s) must provide a list of successfully completed projects (during the past 5 years) which have similarities with the projects listed in this solicitation (type of infrastructure, geographical location, complexity, etc.). In this respect, a brief description, per project (scope, budget, commencement and completion dates and, the technical structure set for completion of the project) must be included. Moreover, and in order to proof the offerors capability to perform the works in this solicitation, the following must be included:

● The Offeror must provide a listing of current contracts and agreements including the project costs start and end date of each contract.

● The Offeror must provide a listing of examples of projects and contracts completed in the last five years along with available completion certificates and letters of recommendation or r awards received for performance, from the customers/clients for these projects.

C.5. OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

The requirements described below are intended to provide guidance to the offerors to propose the best approach and proposal that meet the project requirements. The Construction Contractor may present an alternative approach provided that it demonstrates technical and financial advantages to USAID and to the GoM.

The selected contractor is required to fully meet the requirement set forth in this solicitation to ensure that both USAID and the GoM achieve the requirements of the contract. USAID requires that the high standards of construction and construction management are met.

c.5.1 GENDER INTEGRATION AND SOCIAL ENHANCEMENT

USAID under the Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability, part of U.S. Global Fragility, beside the construction activity also seeks to support vocational training and applied opportunities for vulnerable youth populations to address endemic economic inequality and marginalization.

The contractor must intentionally create conditions to: a) Promote local employment to the maximum extent possible involving both skilled and unskilled labor; b) Provide vocational training by involving local professional training and education entities in Nampula and Pemba and provide on-the-job training for a portion of construction activities deemed technical possible and not compromising the approved construction standards; and c) Create conditions for a Healthy, Safety and Gender compliant working environment preventing sexual harassment, abuse, sex exploitation as further described in this solicitation.

With the efforts for the construction of the up to 10 HFs, USAID expects that temporary job opportunities are generated by ensuring that at least 20-40% of the construction crew members are employed from the local community where each project is being implemented, including job training for those employed community members.

c.5.2 WORK PLAN AND SCHEDULE | Gantt Chart

A detailed work plan is to be provided by the Contractor in accordance with the requirements set forth in this section of the solicitation including all referenced annexes. The Contractor must demonstrate that all construction works (including mobilization) will be completed in up to twelve (12) months per site and, that additional twelve (12) months set for warranty and liability period. Below is a simplified breakdown:

i.Mobilization: Up to 2 month(s)/site or lot:

Mobilization of staff, equipment, material, site preparation and establishment.

ii.Construction: Up to 12 months/site or lot Construction or rehabilitation works of the selected HFs.

iii.Warranty and Liability Period: 12 months/site or lot Warranty and liability period - provide assistance and proceed with any required corrections and/or repairs as deemed necessary.

Offeror must present a Gantt Chart with a clear and logical sequence of all the construction activities required to successfully complete the construction activities at each site from mobilization to the warranty and liability period.

The program must include resources, such as labor, sub-contractors, materials, plants, and equipment that will be used for the execution of the Works.

c.5.3 SCHEDULE OF MAJOR PLANT AND EQUIPMENT | Plan and tables The Contractor must provide a schedule of the major equipment owned or hired that are required and will be used for the successful implementation of the activities of this solicitation. The information must include all the details indicated in the below table.

The list of equipment refers to the major ones required per site. The list excludes the small items that must still be available (tools and others). The Contractor must ensure that these and any additional required are listed and made available during the period of performance. The offeror is ultimately responsible for providing a final and comprehensive list including all the required items in accordance with its planning.

Equipment Description Qtts Condition Owned / Leased Location

Load truck 4x4 with 18/24 cm 02/site In good working conditions X X Nampula / Cabo Delgado

Dump truck 4x4 with 18cm 01/site In good working conditions X X Nampula/ Cabo Delgado

Compactor 6 ton mechanical compactor 01/site In good working conditions X X Nampula /

Cabo Delgado

Cement mixer 100l diseasel concrete mixer 01/site In good working conditions X X Nampula /

Cabo Delgado

Vibrator Mechanical concrete vibrator 01/site In perfect working conditions X X Nampula /

Cabo Delgado

Leveler Multi-dimensional laser lever 02/site In perfect working conditions X X Nampula /

Cabo Delgado

Hydraulic breaker Mechanical breaker 01/site In good working conditions X X Nampula /

Cabo Delgado c.5.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE | Company Quality Policy Statement The Contractor is required to provide a Quality Control Plan/ Statement for the execution of all the Works. The contractor(s) must ensure that all the construction works from inception to the provisional handover comply with the quality standards, applicable regulations, and contractual obligations. A third party oversight engineer company hired by USAID will provide a Quality Assurance Plan which, including the list of required tests, must be completed by the construction contractor(s).

The oversight contractor will serve as technical advisor to USAID in respect of the Quality Control planning and compliance during the construction works – quality assurance.

The contractor(s) must not accept from the oversight contractor any instructions that may cause a change to the Scope of Work or result in additional costs above the stated contract amount. The USAID CO is the only USAID official that may authorize a change into the contract.

c.5.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | Applicable regulations USAID concluded in an Initial Environmental Evaluation (IEE) that construction and/or major renovation works are likely to have significant cumulative effect on the environment, health, and social life of the communities. As such, the architecture & engineering (A&E) company hired by USAID prepared an Environmental Review Report for the implementation of the works.

Offerors are required to present an Environmental Compliance Plan based on the approved Environmental Review Report and the Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (EMMP) provided at the solicitation stage. The environmental compliance requirements must be in line with the USAID environmental compliance regulations (22 CFR 216). Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements [FAR 52.236-9 (Apr 1984)].

The selected contractor must preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor must only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so and must avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor must trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor must protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities (1) at or near the work site, and (2) on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor.

c.5.3 HEALTH, SAFETY AND GENDER COMPLIANCE The selected contractor(s) must demonstrate strong and continued commitment to health as safe practices by implementing comprehensive safety protocols, conducting regular risk assessments, providing proper safety training, and maintaining up-to-date safety equipment and procedures. It must prioritize the well-being of its workers and strive to prevent accidents and injuries at each one of the construction sites.

Gender compliance is of utmost importance. The selected contractor(s) must actively promote equal opportunities for all genders in recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting. It must ensure to have in place policies to prevent discrimination, harassment, and unfair treatment based on gender. The selected company must foster a culture of respect and inclusivity, ensuring that all employees are treated fairly and have access to the same opportunities for growth and development.

The contractor(s) must propose and further implement strict measures to prevent sexual harassment. This includes implementing a clear and comprehensive sexual harassment policy and procedure, conducting regular training sessions to educate employees about appropriate behavior, and establishing a reporting mechanism for incidents of harassment.

The selected company must ensure that any reported case is thoroughly investigated, and appropriate actions are taken.

Overall, the selected contractor(s) must make sure to comply with all applicable USAID and local regulations and industry standards not only to protect the well-being of the workforce but also to promote inclusivity and create a respectful workplace for all employees.

c.5.4 FIT-OUT ASSISTANCE | follow up and touch ups as required The construction contract will generally include provision of fixed equipment and systems incorporated in the structures, but will exclude movable and specialist equipment, furnishings and fitting out. The selected contractor(s) is required to maintain a minimum of staff, tools, and equipment to assist the different responsible bodies in ensuring that the fitting out of furniture and equipment not supplied or installed by the construction contractor causes no damage to the building, equipment or systems installed. Final painting touch ups may be needed as required. The selected contractor(s) must be available to respond to such solicitations.

c.5.5 WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE PERIOD | 365 days For the warranty and maintenance periods, please refer to the Technical Specifications (Section J.3).

The selected contractor must provide a warranty period of 365 days following completion and provisional handing over of each HF, which will run concurrently with the Defects Liability period. The warranty will exclude malicious damage or end user damage to works by third parties. During the period of warranty and liability, the construction contractor is required to undertake three site visits to inspect and fix any construction defect. The inspections will be undertaken jointly with USAID, the oversight contractor, and the beneficiary (MISAU and DPS).

The maintenance period must include the reasonable upkeep and repair of all works but will exclude malicious damage. The Contractor must involve and train the Ministry of Health provincial and local staff in the correct procedures for the implementation of the maintenance plan.

c.5.6 JOINT VENTURES | Sub-Contractors and Suppliers The Contractor is required to provide detailed information if planning to implement the works through a Joint Venture, or subcontracting. Roles and responsibilities must be clearly defined including a list of potential subs and suppliers.

Information must include the Joint Venture agreement and documentation attesting agreements with subcontractors and suppliers. Documentation must be included that outlines the experience of their subcontractors, key personnel (including curriculum vitae and experience) who will be assigned to the Contract, equipment (size, location), and similar contracts (types) carried out in the past.

Contractors must indicate which subcontractors are proposed for each part of the work. The main Contractor is required to attest that the sub-contractors named hereunder are reliable and competent to perform the part of the work for which each is listed.

Part of works

- Details of works to be performed

Sub-contractor

- Include complete address

Contractors must indicate names of suppliers specifying the list of materials they will supply. The prime Contractor is required to attest that the suppliers named hereunder are reliable and competent to perform that part of the work for which each is listed.

Material

- Details of material

Supplier

- Include complete address

C.6. EXPECTED RESULTS

The Contractor is required to complete and deliver the following c.6.1 MOBILIZE Prepare the necessary material, equipment, tools and materials and mobilize to the construction sites ensuring that all needed site conditions are created for the execution of the works indicated in the Bill of Quantities attached for each site.

c.6.2 CONSTRUCTION Successfully complete the construction activities in the specific sites listed in Section B - Schedule of price including complementary systems such as water supply, electrical, storm water, drainage and all other outlined in the construction documents meeting applicable standards and codes.

c.6.3 PROVIDE WARRANTY Upon completion of the works and provisional handover, the contractor(s) must provide a 365 days / 12 months period warranty against any defects in workmanship, materials and equipment supplied and/or installed. The warranty must cover all the works provided by the contractor(s) under this contract.

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