BAA_Guatemala-2015_-_Addendum_1_-_Amendment_No._3_-_ENGLISH_10.26.2015.pdf

BAA Number: BAA‐Guatemala‐2015

Addendum No.: 001

Amendment No. 3

Identifying Opportunities for Youth

Under the

USAID/Guatemala Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Guatemala’s Development Challenges

Issuance Date: October 26, 2015

This Amendment No. 3 to subject Addendum is hereby issued to make the following changes:

1. Section III. Instructions for Expressions of Interest, item No. 2, delete in its entirety and substitute as follows:

“2. Be no more than 5 pages in length, Times New Roman size 12 font, and single spaced.

An Expression of Interest that exceeds this page limit will only be evaluated through page 5 and the remaining pages will not be evaluated.”

2. Spanish version of the Addendum, Section IV. Selection Criteria, criterion No. 3, delete the word “indígenas”.

3. Annex A includes the list of answers to all questions received by email and during the informative meetings.

4. Annex B includes the presentation and the information shared during the informative meetings held on October 2 and 7, 2015.

All other terms and conditions of the Addendum remain without change and in full force.

END OF AMENDMENT

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Amendment No. 3 Annex A

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

GENERAL

1. Page 1 of the Amendment No. 1 under the Addendum in English states September 25, 2015 as the closing date for confirming attendance to the pre‐application meeting, while page 7 of the Addendum in English states September 24 as the deadline. Please confirm the correct date.

USAID RESPONSE: The correct date is September 25, 2015; this deadline was extended in the amendment No. 1 to the addendum 1.

2. How long will the co‐design phase last? USAID RESPONSE: As this is a new methodology for USAID, there is not a specific period.

3. How many organizations/expressions of interest will be selected to co‐design a concept paper?

USAID RESPONSE: There is not a specific number, this decision will be made during the evaluation of the expressions of interest received.

4. Will USAID merge expressions of interest if you see overlap or potential for collaboration or are you taking them “as is”? USAID RESPONSE: USAID may merge expressions of interest depending on the expressions of interest received. This decision will be taken during the co‐ creation phase.

5. Would it be possible to receive assistance for translation of related documents? USAID RESPONSE: Yes, but USAID will not cover these expenses.

6. When the institutions that have expressed interest are selected, will the proposal have to be submitted in Spanish or English? USAID RESPONSE: The expressions of interest will be accepted both in English or Spanish. However, please note that the co‐design process will be in English.

7. Is it possible to have another informative meeting? USAID RESPONSE: No.

8. On page 2, of the Broad Agency Announcement for Guatemala’s Development Challenges, under Section II. Overall Purpose and Specific Rights Reserved for the U.S. Government, there is a statement that says “Some award types may not include any funding.” Could USAID please provide clarification on the meaning of this statement? USAID RESPONSE: The outcome of the BAA process could be an alliance or a memorandum of understanding.

PROBLEM AND CHALLENGE STATEMENT

9. Is USAID/Guatemala looking for solutions that integrate all challenges mentioned in Section II of the Addendum (Problem and Challenge Statement)? Or may applicants choose to recommend solutions that focus on one challenge specifically? USAID RESPONSE: As youth is a cross‐cutting development area, USAID/Guatemala is planning to support solutions which integrate various

Amendment No. 3 Annex A development sectors. Please review the three specific evaluation criteria outlined in Addendum 001.

10. Please note that the second and third links on page 2 of the English version of the Addendum, under Country Development Cooperation Strategy are broken. If these contain documents different from the Guatemala CDCS available under the first link, can we obtain alternative locations to download these, and/or their description? USAID RESPONSE: Below please find the links:

https://www.fbo.gov/spg/AID/OM/GUA/BAA‐Guatemala‐2015/listing.html http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view‐opportunity.html?oppId=278681

11. On pp. 1 and 2, the BAA calls for solutions to respond to development challenges in Guatemala in the case of HIV/AIDS activities, but Addendum 001 does not mention HIV/AIDS. Are activities that will be funded under Addendum 001 restricted to those relating to HIV/AIDS? USAID USAID RESPONSE: No, Addendum 001 is focused on youth, not HIV.

12. What is the age range you consider youth? USAID RESPONSE: The age range for this Addendum is 15 to 24 years, which is defined by USAID’s Youth in Development Policy:

https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1870/Youth_in_Development_Policy_ 0.pdf

13. Does the topic “youth justice” apply for the “Identifying Opportunities for Youth” program, Objective #2? USAID RESPONSE: Yes.

14. How is this program linked to the Alliance for Prosperity? USAID RESPONSE: Identifying Opportunities for Youth aims to respond to the challenges outlined in the Alliance for Prosperity; therefore, there is a direct link.

a. Do the funds come from this source? USAID RESPONSE: The majority of USAID activities, including this one, support the objectives of the Alliance for Prosperity.

b. How do you expect that this program will prevent youth migration? USAID RESPONSE: If youth have options (e.g., employment/well‐being/education/health services) in their hometowns, they will not migrate to the capital city or other countries.

15. If the proposal is “lack of economic opportunities”, what would address it? Work opportunities?

USAID RESPONSE: It is expected that the expressions of interest include solutions which integrate several development sectors. Opportunities to find a decent job and generate income are part of the actions which promote youth’s wellbeing.

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16. Are comprehensive efforts or solutions that include access to markets supported to escalate the proposed solutions? USAID RESPONSE: It is expected that the expressions of interest include solutions which integrate several development sectors. Opportunities to find a decent job and generate income are part of the actions which promote youth’s wellbeing.

17. In the theory of change, where is the generation of employment opportunities (offer) and entrepreneurship for youth? USAID RESPONSE: Generation of employment is the final objective; as well as opportunities to improve income and quality of life.

18. Is there a limit to the number of communities? USAID RESPONSE: No.

19. Will USAID be able to pay for supplies, for example, contraceptive methods for the provision of family planning services? USAID RESPONSE: No. USAID’s funds cannot fund the purchase of contraceptive methods.

20. Is it possible to link USAID’s strategic lines to work on broader components with youth? USAID RESPONSE: It is expected that the Expressions of Interest integrate several development sectors.

21. Is it possible to support projects that are already under implementation? USAID RESPONSE:

Yes. USAID regulations will be applied.

22. The peace project “Instruyendo Niños para Cosechar Buenos Ciudadanos” [Educating Children to have Good Citizens] focuses teaching principles and family values and has three phases: 1.

Advice or topics for children. 2. Advice or topics for adolescents and 3. Advice or topics for youth. Would this project apply for escalating nationwide? USAID RESPONSE: Yes, as long as it meets the selection criteria.

23. Is it necessary to hold consultations with possible beneficiaries, communities, local organizations and youth to send an expression of interest? USAID RESPONSE: It is necessary to have this consultation process since it is an evaluation criterion.

24. How many beneficiaries do you expect? Dozens, hundreds or thousands? USAID RESPONSE: The number of beneficiaries will depend on several factors, including the capacity of the organizations selected.

25. Since youth groups are different, is it possible to submit proposals to work with groups of teenage girls/young women to promote development and provide health assistance to that population? USAID RESPONSE: Yes, expressions of interest should benefit youth between the ages of 15 and 24. The proposed solution may focus exclusively in a group of this population, if deemed appropriate.

26. Can Expressions of interest be directed to DO1: Greater Security and Justice for Citizens? USAID RESPONSE: Security and Justice activities may be included if they respond to the challenge outline; however, topics addressed by Development Objective 2 must be included.

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27. Should the proposal provide solutions to the three development objectives, or just for one intermediate result? for example IR2 of DO2. USAID RESPONSE: This program contributes to the achievement of development objective 2. Expressions of interest must several development sectors.

28. Which sector or productive activity will be supported? USAID RESPONSE: The activity must include several development sectors (Health, education, food security, etc.)

29. Topics of interest? USAID RESPONSE: Education, Health, Economic growth, Sexual and Reproductive health.

30. Is the USAID strategy linked to the future government's plan to avoid migration? USAID RESPONSE: The USAID Regional Strategy for Central America and the activity Identifying Opportunities for Youth are aligned with the Alliance for Prosperity of the northern triangle countries.

31. Does the youth project have to be self‐sustainable? USAID RESPONSE: Yes, the proposal must consider strategies for future sustainability.

32. Is it possible to propose projects for disabled people, persons with special needs, including social inclusion? USAID RESPONSE: Yes, as long as beneficiaries are within the established age range.

33. Is primary, lower, and upper secondary education supported? USAID RESPONSE: Yes, those may be considered as a prevention strategy; however, it is important to keep in mind that most of the Western Highlands youth are out of school.

34. Should consultations with youth beneficiaries be individual or collective? USAID RESPONSE:

What you think is best, technically speaking.

35. Does the Association have to have a certain number of youth to implement the project? USAID RESPONSE: No, we are not giving any specific requirement, we only ask you to identify opportunities for youth.

36. Is the project presented today the same that Nexos Locales is working in Quetzaltenango and recently published two announcement on Monday, October 5? USAID RESPONSE: No, they are separate mechanisms; however activities proposed may complement Nexos Locales Project’s interventions.

37. You talked about primary, lower, and upper secondary dropout rates, have you considered including in your definition of youth primary and lower secondary students? USAID RESPONSE:

Yes, those may be considered as a prevention strategy; however, it is important to keep in mind that most of the Western Highlands youth are out of school.

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38. Must organizations interested in participating have experience on scientific research? or Should they just propose that parameter? USAID RESPONSE: It is expected that the organizations expressing interest submit proposals related to their technical experience.

39. Our organization created a cyber school in the remote Sierra Madre mountains of Guatemala which follows the CAB curriculum of Guatemala and offers English, tutoring and general secondary school education to students who would not normally continue their education past the 6th grade. Could you advise as to whether the educational programs could be aligned with the objectives of this opportunity? USAID RESPONSE: Yes; however keep in mind that the expression of interest must integrate various development sectors.

40. Does USAID emphasize an expressions of interest which develops research on challenges faced by youth in the country or a solution through the implementation of a high impact development project? USAID RESPONSE: USAID is looking for direct interventions with youth in the Western Highlands. We are interested that the solution proposed is based on evidence from studies and evaluations. Part of the solution proposed may include research which will contribute to learning best practices that improve youth’s conditions.

41. Are direct consultations with Government organizations and civil society (unions and employers), through workshops and other methodologies allowed? USAID RESPONSE: To develop proposals those interested may hold all the necessary consultations. However, it is important to note that USAID will not cover the costs of such consultations or other expenses related to the development of expressions of interest.

42. The current “Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS)” is a five year plan from 2012‐ 2016. Does USAID plan on releasing a new “Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS)” with further clarifications on the Development Objectives for the five year term from 2017‐2021 in the near future? USAID RESPONSE: USAID is considering extending the current CDCS but a new Strategy will need to be developed beyond the planned extension. We do not anticipate major changes in the definition of goals under a new five‐year strategy.

GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE

43. Are applicants and their partners expected to propose solutions for all five Departments in the Western Highlands? USAID RESPONSE: Youth focused activities are expected to be implemented in one or more of the five priority departments of the Western Highlands.

44. According to the addendum, five departments in the western areas of our country are highlighted; the question is: is the coverage limited or could it be extended to other areas of the country. USAID RESPONSE: It is expected that activities are performed in one or more of the five departments prioritized by USAID.

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45. If one of the objectives is violence reduction, why is it not considered in the geographical focus all of the parameters that represent the highest violence rates. USAID RESPONSE: the BAA is framed under Development Objective 2 of the Strategy which aims to improve the economic and social development growth levels in the highlands. In this area of the country youth face different types of violence: the one related to drug trafficking, domestic and gender violence, etc. These are the types of violence expected to be prevented under this Addendum.

46. Can expressions of interest be submitted, that are not located in the Western Highlands, or is it exclusive for organizations in that area. Our organization is located at Zone 8 of the capital city, although our youth beneficiaries (some) come from the focused area. USAID RESPONSE: Any organization, no matter where its headquarters are located, can submit an expression of interest as long as the activities are implemented and they benefit youth who currently live in the departments prioritized by USAID.

47. In our programs we have beneficiaries of the five departments, but the headquarters where they are assisted are not necessarily in those departments. Can this be an impediment to submit an expression of interest? USAID RESPONSE: The proposed activities must benefit youth who currently live in the five departments prioritized by USAID.

48. Can a project be proposed for only two departments, in the case of a mancomunidad with presence in Quetzaltenango and San Marcos or is it necessary to establish alliances to cover the five departments? USAID RESPONSE: It is expected that activities are performed in one or more of the five departments prioritized by USAID.

49. Should the work be done in the five departments or one or two could be chosen based on the criteria? If so, could the applicant choose the municipalities? USAID RESPONSE: It is expected that activities are performed in any municipality of one or more of the five departments prioritized by USAID.

50. Could the Identifying Opportunities for Youth project include the department of Solola? Is there a possibility? USAID RESPONSE: No.

51. Could Solola participate in an alliance with other prioritized departments? USAID RESPONSE:

Yes, but the activities should benefit and be developed in the other departments.

52. Our organizations is from the Municipality and department of Solola, Could we submit an expression of interest? or is it only for the five departments in the highlands. USAID RESPONSE:

Yes, it could be presented as long as the project benefits and the activities are implemented in the five departments prioritized by USAID.

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53. Could an organization established in Solola present expressions of interest to work in another department? USAID RESPONSE: Yes.

54. Aside from the 30 prioritized municipalities could others be included USAID RESPONSE: Yes. You may suggest any municipality of the five prioritized departments.

55. Could proposals for Sololá be submitted, Santa Catarina, Nahualá municipalities, which have many poor youth? USAID RESPONSE: No since Solola is not included in the five prioritized departments.

56. From the selected municipalities which ones belong to the Department of San Marcos? USAID RESPONSE: The USAID strategy prioritized municipalities in San Marcos are: Nuevo Progreso, San José el Rodeo, San Lorenzo, San Miguel Ixtahuacán, San Pablo, San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta, Sibinal y Tajumulco. The BAA may include other municipalities of the five prioritized departments even if they are not included on the list of prioritized municipalities.

57. Why is Solola not included? USAID RESPONSE:It is not part of the current USAID strategy.

58. Can an organization from Solola participate in the above mentioned process? USAID RESPONSE:

Yes, as long as the activities take place and benefit residents of the five prioritized departments.

59. Should the proposal include the 30 municipalities or could it focus on some of them to develop models that at some stage may be replicated? USAID RESPONSE: It could include any municipality of one or more of the five departments prioritized by USAID.

60. Could the expressions of interest be submitted for only a group of municipalities of one department or should they include the five departments and 30 municipalities? USAID RESPONSE: Work can be performed in any municipality of one or more of the five prioritized departments.

61. Should this be a regional proposal? Is it possible to do a proposal for only one department?

USAID RESPONSE: Work can be performed in any municipality of one or more of the five prioritized departments.

62. If a municipality of one of the five departments is not prioritized by USAID, could a proposal be submitted for that municipality? USAID RESPONSE: Yes

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63. Huehuetenango is a conflictive department, can the Barillas and Democracia municipalities be included instead of other municipalities of other department. USAID RESPONSE: Yes, work can be performed in any municipality of one or more of the five prioritized departments.

64. Could a proposal be submitted for only one or two departments (Quetzaltenango and Quiche)?

USAID RESPONSE: Yes

65. Can an organization that works in only one department be taken into consideration, if it is not willing to work in another USAID prioritized area? USAID RESPONSE: Yes

66. Is it necessary to cover all the municipalities or can one or two be selected for this project?

USAID RESPONSE: No. Work can be performed in any municipality of one or more of the five prioritized departments.

67. Within the identified departments, are projects required to work in all of the communities in that department? RESPUESTA DE USAID: Projects do not necessarily have to implement activities in all the communities in the prioritized Departments.

PERIOD OF THE PROJECT

68. What is the expected duration of projects that will be funded under this Addendum? USAID RESPONSE: Project duration will be decided jointly during the co‐creation phase. Period of Performance should not exceed five years.

69. What are the dates of the project? When will it start and when will it end? USAID RESPONSE:

The specific dates will be at a later stage and will depend on the proposed solutions included in the expressions of interest.

AMOUNT

70. What are the award ceiling and floor of projects that will be funded under this Addendum?

USAID RESPONSE: Budgets will be discussed during the co‐creation phase of this procurement based on availability of funds and the activities proposed.

71. Should we propose US500 K or US10M project? What is the amount available, more or less?

USAID RESPONSE: The budget will be discussed during the co‐creation phase and will depend on the activities proposed.

72. What is the ceiling or maximum amount for innovative proposals? USAID RESPONSE: The budget will be discussed during the co‐creation phase and will depend of the activities proposed.

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ELIGIBILITY

73. Does any restriction (geographic code) apply to applicants for the call for Expressions of Interest for BAA – Guatemala 2015 Youth? USAID RESPONSE: The expected geographic code for all the activities under the BAA is 937 (the United States, the recipient country, and developing countries other than advanced developing countries, but excluding any country that is a prohibited source). However, if an expression of interest is received from an organization outside the Geographic Code 937 and it is selected for co‐creation and co‐design, USAID may process a waiver as long as the applicant is not part of the “List of Prohibited Source Countries”. For additional information please refer to ADS 310:

https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1876/310.pdf

74. Could we participate in this proposal even if we are already developing another project linked to USAID in the highlands? USAID RESPONSE: Yes

75. Can an organization participate individually and as member of an alliance with others or could it participate only once? USAID RESPONSE: Yes it may participate individually or as part of a consortium. The organization can only submit one individual expression of interest and one as member of a consortium.

76. Can the partners of an organization that submits a proposal be groups or association which do not have a legal status? USAID RESPONSE: If they are beneficiaries there is no need to be a legal entity, if they are partners implementing activities, they have to be legally registered.

77. Can companies submit proposals? individuals? USAID RESPONSE: Yes, expressions of interest may be submitted by organizations or individuals. Organizations must be legally registered.

78. Who can apply? Can United Nations agencies apply or other international organizations? USAID RESPONSE: Yes, United Nations agencies or other international organizations may submit expressions of interes.

79. Is it possible to submit expressions of interest from different units of the same organization?

USAID RESPONSE: If it is the same organization, only one expression of interest may be submitted.

80. Could you confirm if the expression of interest must be submitted by a consortium or an individual organization? USAID RESPONSE: Both are acceptable. A legally defined consortium or one prime organization with sub‐agreements with several organizations.

81. Can expressions of interest be submitted by organizations that are not on the list of the information meetings and did not attend those meetings? USAID RESPONSE: Yes

82. Can an organization with headquarters in Europe apply or should the expression of interest be submitted in partnership with a United States organization? USAID RESPONSE: Yes, it can apply directly.

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83. Can an organization apply in one proposal as implementer, but also apply in another proposals as sub‐grantee? USAID RESPONSE: Yes.

84. Can the Municipalities Directorate of the Finance Ministry participate? USAID RESPONSE: Yes, however it is subject to USAID’s regulations for working with government organizations.

85. Can the Government submit a specific project and receive financing, and at the same time be the main counterpart organization? USAID RESPONSE: It may submit an expression of interest, however government organizations are subject to USAID’s regulations for working with government organizations.

86. Can international organizations lead a proposal development process by working with local organizations, and can we request contact information? USAID RESPONSE: Yes you may contact local organizations. The lists are attached to this amendment.

87. Organizations from which countries may not apply? USAID RESPONSE: Non‐eligible countries are those included in the “List of Prohibited Source Countries” https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1864/310mac.pdf Currently there are no countries in this list; however it is updated regularly and other legal restrictions/sanctions may apply. Specific cases should be consulted with USAID individually.

88. If an NGO is new but it has ideas and qualified staff to develop a project, although it lacks experience with USAID projects, what opportunity will it have within this project? considering the issue of evaluation of institutional capacity and past performance USAID RESPONSE: The NGO may submit an expression of interest since previous experience implementing USAID projects is not a requirement; however, the organization must have solid financial and administrative systems established. It may establish an alliance with another institution which has those systems.

89. Can private educational institutions participate? USAID RESPONSE: Yes

90. If a person works or volunteers for an organization, and this organization does not submit an expression of interest, can the person establish an alliance with another organization to submit expressions of interest? USAID RESPONSE: Yes

91. Our organization is self‐funding its activities, is this a problem to submit an expression of interest for the project “Identifying Opportunities for Youth”? USAID RESPONSE: No, as long as the institution is legally established.

92. Can we apply to the both the BAA‐GUATEMALA‐2015 and the Community Leading Development Project? USAID RESPONSE: Yes, they are two different projects.

93. Can an international NGO be the leader of the program? USAID RESPONSE: Yes.

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94. Will the organizations participating on the proposal development be the ones implementing it?

Or will they only be considered for the design and others will chosen to implement, not necessarily the ones who participated in the design? USAID RESPONSE: Yes, however the implementor or implementers will be chosen during the co‐creation and co‐design phases.

Not necessarily all organizations/individuals participating in these phases will implement the project.

95. If the applicant is a civil society organization, are we allowed to attach documentation which supports the registry process at the Ministry of the Interior? USAID RESPONSE: That information could briefly be mentioned in the expression of interest; however, it is not necessary to include any documentation. If the expression of interest is selected for the co‐ creation phase, that information will be requested at a later stage.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

96. What level of budget detail do applicants need to include in the Expression of Interest? USAID RESPONSE: USAID/Guatemala does not expect to review budgets during the initial phase.

Applicants are free to include general financial information should it provide an overall understanding of the proposed development solution.

97. Can you expand on what is expected under item f. Total value of the Solution of the Expression of interest? Does this item concern financial cost or value, a description of the impact or outcomes expected, or other dimensions of value? USAID RESPONSE: It means the total cost needed to implement the proposed solution. At this time USAID is not requesting detailed financial information.

98. Is there a format for submitting an expression of interest? USAID RESPONSE: Yes, expressions of interest must be submitted using the format described in section III of Addendum No.1.

There is not a specific USAID form to submit the expression of interest.

99. What is the regulation for local currency and counterpart contributions? USAID RESPONSE: No counterpart or leverage is required; however they could be included to ensure sustainability of the project.

100. What percentage of indirect costs and counterpart contribution should be considered?

USAID RESPONSE: Indirect costs should be budgeted according to the rates negotiated with USAID or any other agency of the United States Government. If the organization submitting the expression of interest does not have indirect costs rates negotiated, those should not exceed 10%. No counterpart or leverage is required; however they could be included to ensure sustainability of the project.

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101. Do we have to propose all the exact partners in the expression of interest, or can we build out the specific partners later? RESPUESTA DE USAID: Organizations should propose their partners in the expressions of interest.

102. Can a proponent modify the organizations/individuals/partners after selected from the expressions of interest? RESPUESTA DE USAID: No, but USAID may identify additional partners during the co‐creation phase.

103. The total amount to be submitted on November 2, should it be just the total, or should it be broken down? USAID RESPONSE: Only the grand total needed to implement the proposed solution should be included. No detailed budget is required.

104. Item 2, section III (Instructions for Expressions of Interest) states that expressions of interest must be submitted using “Times new roman size 12 font.” Should line spacing be single or double? USAID RESPONSE: Single space.

105. Can we submit our expression of interest through the CDCS? USAID RESPONSE: CDCS is USAID’s Cooperation Strategy for Guatemala, it is not a funding mechanism.

106. Is it correct that the proposal must be submitted in a document no more than 10 pages long, is there a format or at least the sections to be included? USAID RESPONSE: At this time only expressions of interest are being requested, not proposals. The expressions of interest should follow the format specified in section II of Addendum No.1 and should not exceed five pages.

107. Is it necessary to have financial resources to participate? Will USAID provide all the resources? USAID RESPONSE: USAID will provide the resources for the implementation of the proposed solution. No counterpart or leverage is required; however they could be included to ensure sustainability of the project.

108. If the proposal includes a consortium, is it necessary to identify the organizations that will be part of it and what how detailed should the information be? USAID RESPONSE: Yes, partner organizations must be listed. The expression of interest should include all details needed to describe the proposed solution.

SELECTION CRITERIA

109. Selection criteria 1 (section IV) of the addendum mentions integration of sectors. What do you mean by “sectors”? a) Development sectors (health, education, employment, violence and security)? b) Government sectors, NGOs, Local Governments, private sector, etc.? c) Action, projects, programs, research and political systems? USAID RESPONSE: Development sectors (health, education, employment, violence and security).

110. Will comprehensive efforts and solutions be supported—those including access to

Amendment No. 3 Annex A markets, to scale up the proposed solutions? USAID RESPONSE: Yes.

111. When will the selection criteria for the final application be released? USAID RESPONSE:

There will not be additional selection criteria. All selection criteria are included in the BAA and Addendum No.1.

112. Under the “Award Process criteria” on page 7, Section V of the Broad Agency Announcement, would an organization that has developed the Concept Paper be allowed to submit a proposal towards that concept if USAID determine to complete the program through an RFA/RFP, or would the organization be excluded from that process because of conflict of interest? USAID RESPONSE: USAID does not expect to complete this program through an

RFA/RFP.

113. On Page 6, Section IV, “Selection Criteria” of the BAA‐Guatemala‐2015_‐ _Addendum_No._001_‐_English_Version, Criterion 1 states the following “Concepts developed under this BAA Addendum must integrate several development sectors….”. Is there a minimum number of development sectors that the expression of interest must cover in order to qualify for the next round? USAID RESPONSE: No. Expressions of Interest must include all sectors that the applicant considers relevant to provide opportunities for youth.

Reunión Informativa – Informative Meeting

Addendum No. 1 - Identificando Oportunidades para la Juventud –

Identifying Opportunities for Youth

Ciudad de Guatemala: Viernes, 2 de Octubre 2015, 9:30 a.m.–Hotel Hilton Garden Inn Guatemala City: Friday, October 2, 2015, 9:30 a.m. –Hotel Hilton Garden Inn

Quetzaltenango: Miércoles, 7 de Octubre 2015, 9:30 a.m. – Hotel Bella Luna Quetzaltenango: Wednesday, October 7, 2015, 9:30 a.m. – Hotel Bella Luna

Tema - Subject

Registro de Participantes – Participant’s Registration

Bienvenida y Presentación del Equipo – Welcome and Introduction of the Team

Propósito de la Reunión - Purpose of the Meeting

Procedimientos Contractuales – Contractual Procedures

Explicación del Proceso de BAA – Explanation of the BAA Process

Proceso para Accesar BAA y Addendum – Process to Access the BAA and Addendum

Alianzas entre Aplicantes - Alliances among applicants

Envío de Expresiones de Interés – Submission of the Expressions of Interest

Estrategia de USAID (CDCS) - USAID Strategy (CDCS)

Contexto de WHIP – WHIP Context

Explicación del Proyecto y Criterios de Evaluación – Description of the Project and

Evaluation Criteria

Requisitos y Procedimientos para Trabajar con USAID – Requirements and

Procedures to Work with USAID

Investigación de Socios – Partner Vetting

Refrigerio – Coffee Break and Networking Respuestas - Answers

BAA-Guatemala-2015 Addendum No.: 001, Amendment No. 3

Annex B

WELCOME

INFORMATIVE MEETING

BAA-Guatemala-2015 Addendum No. 1

Identifying Opportunities for Youth

October 2, 2015 – Guatemala October 7, 2015 - Quetzaltenango

AGENDA

✓ Welcome and Introduction of the Team

✓ Purpose of the meeting

✓ Contractual Procedures

✓ USAID Strategy (CDCS)

✓ WHIP Context

✓ Description of the Project and Evaluation Criteria

✓ Requirements and Procedures to Work with USAID

✓ Partners Vetting

BAA-Guatemala-2015 Addendum No.: 001, Amendment No. 3

Purpose of the Meeting

Review the objective of the Project:

“Identifying Opportunities for Youth”

Explain the process of the USAID Guatemala Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), provide information to apply to this program and answer questions.

USAID/Guatemala Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

BAA-Guatemala-2015

Guatemala’s Development Challenges

August 25, 2015 – August 24, 2017

Addendum 1 – Identifying

Opportunities for Youth

Deadline to submit respose:

Nov 2, 2015

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Design

• Internal Process

• Scope of Work

• Amount ($)

• Type of

Instrument

• Internal Process

• Scope of Work

• Amount ($)

• Type of

Instrument

Solicitation

• Solicitation

• Evaluation

• Negotiation

• Responsibility

Determination

• Award

• Solicitation

• Evaluation

• Negotiation

• Responsibility

Determination

• Award

Management

• Management and Implementation of the Project

• Management and Implementation of the Project

Traditional Process

BAA Process

Co-creation

• Joint process

• USAID determines the development challenge

• Request Expressions of Interest (Addendum)

• Evaluation and Selection of Expressions of Interest

• Jointly Develop the Concept Paper

• Joint process

• USAID determines the development challenge

• Request Expressions of Interest (Addendum)

• Evaluation and Selection of Expressions of Interest

• Jointly Develop the Concept Paper

Co-design

• Jointly Develop the Scope of Work

• Type of Instrument

• Relationship among partners

• Jointly develop the budget

• Responsibility

Determination

• Award

• Jointly Develop the Scope of Work

• Type of Instrument

• Relationship among partners

• Jointly develop the budget

• Responsibility

Determination

• Award

Co-investment

• Management and implementation of the project with complimentary goals

• Management and implementation of the project with complimentary goals

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Process to access BAA and Addendum http://www.grants.gov/web/gr ants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=2786 https://www.fbo.gov/spg/AID/ OM/GUA/BAA-Guatemala- 2015/listing.html

Eligibility and Alliances Among Applicants

• Who can apply

• Alliances among applicants

Organizations are not required to sign exclusivity agreements under USAID regulations

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The Expressions of Interest should be sent by email to:

guatemalaproposals@usaid.gov

Section III of the Addendum No. 1 specifies the format.

USAID will be receiving additional questions related to this project. The deadline to send your questions will be published along with notes of this meeting.

Submission of Expressions of Interest

In English or Spanish

No more than 5 pages–

Times new roman 12

.pdf o .docx format

Deadline:

Nov 2, 2015

10 a.m.

(local time)

Country Development Cooperation Strategy

(CDCS)

2012 – 2017

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Western Highlands Integrated Program

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Starting point and theory of change

➔ Provide opportunities for youth is a strategic priority.

➔ Migration is a common solution for many Guatemalan young people from urban and rural areas.

➔ These young people face structural and multisectoral challenges that exacerbate the lack of opportunities and sustainable livelihoods.

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Empowerment and participation of young people

Access to relevant opportunities

Young resilient with high levels of well-being

Geographic Focus

Identifying Opportunities for Youth

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● Quetzaltenango

● Huehuetenango

● Quiché

● Totonicapán

● San Marcos

Evaluation Criteria

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General Evaluation Criteria

1. Within the strategic interest of USAID (CDCS, geographical area, current strategies).

2. Degree of risk appropriate for the proposed solutions, and which in turn allows its realization.

3. Development of useful information, with measurable results.

4. Projects to be supported must be based on evidence, and that these innovations can be scaled to generate impact in the development of Guatemala.

5. New or different approaches with the potential of generating impact at a cost significantly lower.

Specific Criteria: Identifying Opportunities for Youth

Integrate several development sectors into a comprehensive approach promoting cross-sectoral collaboration to provide relevant opportunities for youth.

Develop local capacity and create partnerships or consortia at local levels to strengthen, consolidate, and sustain new approaches and best practices.

Consultations with possible beneficiaries, communities, and local indigenous organizations.

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Requirements and Procedures to work with

USAID

➢ Evaluation of the Institutional Capacity and Past Performance

➢ Reasonable cost for the proposed solution

➢ Responsible Organizations which applications fulfil USAID requirements for this BAA.

➢ Responsible and transparent systems supported by USAID for the handling of funds.

➢ Audits following USAID guidelines.

➢ If the organization has not worked with USAID in the past, prior to be granted an agreement, it must comply with the requirements of an inspection (pre-award survey).

➢ Marking Plan and Positioning

➢ Compliance with the Environment Regulations

Partners Vetting

➢ Purpose

➢ Key Individuals

➢ Partners’ Information Form

➢ Direct Vetting

➢ Research steps

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Questions and Answers

Thank you for your participation and interest in USAID projects

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The Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS, by its acronym in English) was authorized on March 16, 2012.

It has a validity of five years: from 2012 to 2017.

Several consultations were conducted for its preparation with organizations representing different sectors: Government, non‐governmental, indigenous associations, private sector and academia.

It responds to the priorities of the Government of Guatemala; for example, the National Pact of Security and Justice, the Zero Hunger Plan, the National Reading Program, the Law of Climate Change, the Development Strategy of Low Emissions.

The Western Highlands Integrated Program (WHIP, for its acronym in English) is intended to support efforts to reduce poverty and chronic malnutrition in 30 municipalities in the Western Highlands. To improve economic growth and social development in these municipalities, USAID designed an integrated and coordinated program that includes interventions in health and education, agriculture and economic development, democracy and governance, adaptation to climate change and food security.

WHIP activities are concentrated in 30 municipalities in the departments of Huehuetenango, San Marcos, Quetzaltenango, Totonicapan and Quiche.

HUEHUETENANGO

1. Todos Santos Cuchumatanes, San Sebastian Huehuetango, Santa Cruz Barillas, Concepcion Husta, San Antonio Huista, La Democracia, Jacaltenango, La Libertad, Chiantla, Cuilco

SAN MARCOS

1. San Miguel Ixtahuacan, San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta, Sibinal, Tajumulco, Nuevo Progreso, San Jose el Rodeo, San Pablo, San Lorenzo

QUETZALTENANGO

1. San Juan Ostuncalco, Concepcion Chiquirichapa

TOTONICAPAN

1. Momostenango, Santa Lucia la Reforma, QUICHE

Uspantan, Cunen, Sacapulas, Chichcastenango, Nebaj, Cotzal, Chajul, Zacualpa

The Project Identifying Opportunities for Youth is limited to these five departments, although it will not restrict to 30 municipalities mentioned above.

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Nombre de la Organizacion Representantes Email

1 Acceso y Desarrollo AJAO Elida Judith López García elidalopez366@gmail.com

2 ACDES Wilson Crempa info@acdes.org.gt

3 ACDES Xocomil Lucia de Jesús Tin lucytg2001@yahoo.com

4 ACJ‐YMCA Guatemala Paúl Menchu, Secretario General

5 ACJ‐YMCA Guatemala

Gabriela Morales, Coordinadora proyecto deporte para el desarrollo gmorales@ymcaguatemala.org

6 ADECAVIC Jorge Lam carlosvasuat@gmail.com

7 ADECAVIC Lucky de Lam

8 ADIMTU Sussy Mendoza sussymendoza@gmail.com

9 ADITS Calixto Robrezo

10 ADITS Aurelia Pérez R.

11 Adociación Amigo Rosaura Ajpop rosauraapop@hotmail.com

12 Adociación Proyecto Miriam Lidia Dionisio Chavajaj lidiadionisio2014@gmail.com

13 AGAAI Carlos Guarquez carlosguarquez@gmail.com

14 AGRECA apisquix@cempro.com

15 Agua ‐ Info Emily Valle proyecto@aguainfo.net

16 Agua ‐ Info Marco Morales, PhD. proyecto@aguainfo.net

17 Agua del pueblo Blanca López patricia.lopezadp@gmail.com

18 Alcaldía Indígena de San Andes Sajcabaja‐Quiché. Mario Roberto Gonzàlez, Asesor Técnico betogonzalez1@gmail.com

19 Alianza Joven ONG Humberto Caná, Oficial Comunitario de Proyectos

20 Alianza Joven ONG Vivien Rueda Calvet, Directora Ejecutiva vivienalianzajoven@gmail.com

21 AMUTED Julia Sum Choyoy rosy9@hotmail.com

22 APROFAM Ana Cecilia Fajardo afajardo@aprofam.org.gt

23 APROFAM Sophia Piral spiral@aprofam.org.gt

24 Archivo Histórico de la Policía Nacional Edgar Hernández, Area de Relaciones y Comunicación info@archivohistoricopn.org

25 ArtCorps John van Keppel, Director Regional de Alianzas Estratégicas

26 ArtCorps Luis Quino, Representante Regional luis.quino@artcorp.org

27 ASCATED Elda Elizabeth Castro Ordóñez, Asistente Administrativo ascated1@gmail.com

28 ASDECO Francisco Pacajoj Cipriano asdeco12@gmail.com

29 ASECSA Occidente Gladis Leiva, Responsable de Juventud coordinacionoccidente@asecsaguatemala.o rg

30 Asicuación AEIDS José Ordóñez jordonez@asociacionaeids.org

31 Asilosaltos Rosa Izabel Pérez de Chun, Coordinadora asilosaltos2015@gmail.com

32 ASINDES Esteban Archila, Jefe del departamento de proyecto info@asindesgt.org

33 ASINDES Williams Mazariegos, Director Ejecutivo

34 ASOCDI Lorenzo Cotoja Ventura asocdi@hotmail.com

35 Asociacción de Desarrollo Integral Unión Todosantera ‐ ADINUT Mario Palacios López, Gerente palacios.forestal@gmail.com

36 Asociacción de Desarrollo Integral Unión Todosantera ‐ ADINUT

Magda Noemi Meckler García, Coordinadora Programa de

Salud Sexual y Reproductiva

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37 Asociación Musical, Cultural y Educativa ‐ AMUCEC Claudia de Aldana

38 Asociación Musical, Cultural y Educativa ‐ AMUCEC Astrid de la Vega, Coordinadora Programas de la Juventud astriddelavega@yahoo.es

39 Asociación Acceso al Desarrollo Dina Sercach dinasercach@hotmail.com

40 Asociación ACSUD‐RAXCHE Julio Esteban Velasquez, Coordinador técnico acsud.raxche@gmail.com

41 Asociación ACSUD‐RAXCHE Julio Esteban Velasquez, Coordinador técnico acsud.raxche@gmail.com

42 Asociación ACSUD‐RAXCHE Carlos Chumil Tuy, Presidente de grupo jovenes

43 Asociación ADAFIS Vinicio Bravo Santizo, Presidente. vinibravosantez@gmail.com

44 Asociación ADAFIS Andrés Roblero Ventura, Secretario

45 Asociación AEIDS Julio Rocop jrocop@aeids.org

46 Asociación Ak' Tenamit Gregorio Mucu Maas, Presidente y Representante legal goyo.mucu@aktenamit.org

47 Asociación Ak' Tenamit Carlos R. Quim Xol

48 Asociación AKEBI Kevin Gómez tecu28@gmail.com

49 Asociación AKEBI Héctor Javier Tecum, Coordinador de Proyectos javiertecum@gmail.com

50 Asociación Amigos del Río Ixtacapa Diego Perechú Tzoc diegotzoc5@hotmail.com

51 Asociación Amigos del Río Ixtacapa Diego Och Guarchaj, Vice‐Presidente

52 Asociación ANEO Edy Alexander García nuevaesperanza@gmail.com

53 Asociación ANEO Pedro Miguel Chacoj López

54 Asociación Casa Barrilete Juan de Dios Pineda, Presidente de Junta Directiva casabarrilete@gmail.com

55 Asociación Casa Barrilete Alberto Contreras Villatoro, Vicepresidente de Junta Directiva

Asociación Centro Maya para la Educación el Bienestar y Asistencia Rural ‐

ACEBAR Tomasa Catalina Ventura Ventura, Directora acebarchichi@gmail.com

Asociación Centro Maya para la Educación el Bienestar y Asistencia Rural ‐

ACEBAR Manuela Larios, Coordinandora

Asociación Centro Maya para la Educación el Bienestar y Asistencia Rural ‐

ACEBAR Estuardo Pacajoj acebarchichi@gmail.com

59 Asociación Comunitaria de Desarrollo Integral, Nahualá ‐ Asociación CODEIN Santiago Tambriz López, Director tambrizsantiago@yahoo.es

60 Asociación Comunitaria de Desarrollo Integral, Nahualá ‐ Asociación CODEIN Francisco Guarchaj Perechú

61 Asociación Comunitaria para el Emprendimiento Rural HACER Julio Cesar Méndez, Representante Legal asociacion.hacer@gmail.com

62 Asociación Comunitaria para el Emprendimiento Rural HACER Hector Fredy Garcia, Tesorero de la Asociación

63 Asociacion Comunitario para el Dearrollo Integral Pedro Chè yaxcal pedrochisec@yahoo.com

Asociación Consejo Centro Intercultural y Deportivo de Quetzaltenango ‐

CIDEQ José Alberto de Paz maragon1821@gmail.com

Asociación Consejo Centro Intercultural y Deportivo de Quetzaltenango ‐

CIDEQ Stefani Magnolia De Paz Chávez, Asesora stephi_dp@hotmail.com

66 Asociación de Amigos del Desarrollo y la Paz ADP Claudia Laj, Administradora

67 Asociación de Amigos del Desarrollo y la Paz ADP Irma Cal, Coordinadora de proyecto irmacal@adpverapaz.org

68 Asociación de Ayuda a la Niñez, Adolescencia y Juventud ‐ ANADJU César Aroche, Director Ejecutivo cearoche@yahoo.com.mx

69 Asociación de campecinos fronterizos ACAF Domingo Díaz R. domingo7862@hotmail.com

Asociación de Cooperación al Desarrollo Integral de Huehuetenango ‐

ACODIHUE Mariano Rodolfo Suasnavar Bolaños, Gerente General gerencia@acodihue.com

Asociación de Cooperación al Desarrollo Integral de Huehuetenango ‐

ACODIHUE Irma Violeta Hernández, Género/Capacitación

72 Asociación de Cooperación para el Desarrollo Rural de Occidente ‐ CDRO Sebastian Francisco Vásquez , Coordinador regional. proyectos@asociacioncdro.com

73 Asociación de Cooperación para el Desarrollo Rural de Occidente ‐ CDRO Mirna Elizabeth Chaclan, Directora de la Unidad de Educación

74 Asociación de Desarrollo Comunitario ‐ ASDECO Carolina Morales, Directora Ejecutiva asdeco12@gmail.com

75 Asociación de Desarrollo Comunitario ‐ ASDECO Edith Marlenny Conoz, Encargada de Proyectos.

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76 Asociación de Desarrollo Comunitario Rural ‐ ADECOR. S. C. Bartolomé Chocoj Camey, Representante Legal adecor09@gmail.com

77 Asociación de Desarrollo Comunitario Rural ‐ ADECOR. S. C. María Eulalia Tay Morales, Contadora de la Organización

78 Asociación de Desarrollo Comunitario Sajcavilla ‐ ADECSA Carlos Enrique Boj Siney, Representante Legal enriqueboj@gmail.com

79 Asociación de Desarrollo Comunitario Sajcavilla ‐ ADECSA Benito Adolfo Sequen Patzan, Promotor de Proyectos benito.sequen@gmail.com

80 Asociación de Desarrollo Integral AJAW Rois Plinio Xiloj Perez, Director General asodein_ajaw@outlook.es

81 Asociación de Desarrollo Integral AJAW Nanci Paola Silverio Vásquez, Coordinadora de Proyecto

Asociación de Desarrollo Integral con Proyeccion Comunitaria Casa Feliz ‐

ADIC Casa Feliz Noemi Racancoj, Directora adiccasafeliz@gmail.com

Asociación de Desarrollo Integral con Proyeccion Comunitaria Casa Feliz ‐

ADIC Casa Feliz Beatriz Sanchez, Facilitadora Comunitaria

84 Asociación de Desarrollo Integral Fuente de Vida Osvaldo Efraín Vásquez Puac adif.ong1@hotmail.com

85 Asociación de Desarrollo Integral Fuente de Vida Timoteo Isaac Vásquez Bat

86 Asociación de Desarrollo Integral Fuente de Vida Aracely Chojolán aracelyrosy@yahoo.es

87 Asociación de Desarrollo Integral Fuente de Vida Liliam Estrada asociacionadfmi@yahoo.es

88 Asociación de Desarrollo Integral Mayense ADIM Alhan López de León, Representante Legal…