Questions - INL21CA0052-WHPMEX-TRVLLOGISTICS-081921 - Mexico Travel and Logistics Program for Training Support 9.20.21.pdf

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Questions and Answers for

Mexico Travel and Logistics Program for Training Support

INL21CA0052-WHPMEX-TRVLLOGISTICS-081921

Date: September 21, 2021

Question #1:

Start-Date. The anticipated program start date is February 2022. Could INL share the date for when the recipient is expected to begin supporting INL activities?

INL Response #1:

The estimated project start is February 14, 2022. This date could change.

Question #2:

Page 6 – Activity 1. Will the recipient have access to any of the data generated by TTS Surveys to support Monitoring and Evaluation reports?

INL Response #2:

Yes. Approved personnel by INL will have access to the system and necessary reports.

Question #3:

Page 9 – Activity 8. Will the recipient be responsible for negotiating rates and honoraria for invited speakers or will these negotiations be done directly by INL?

INL Response #3:

No. INL will provide the grantee with the honoraria invoice and any other document necessary for payment.

Question #4:

Page 10 – Activity 13. Does INL expect the recipient to budget a permanent position dedicated to support the INL Training Center? Will this position be working exclusively from this center?

INL Response #4:

At this point, INL is not clear when in-person courses will resume in the Training Center. The applicant should plan for to support the Training Center. INL believes that initially this position can work from the recipient’s offices and go to the Training Center only when there are courses.

Question #5:

Page 20 – Eligibility. Are applicants required to demonstrate current registration in Mexico to be eligible for this NOFO?

INL Response #5:

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No. Nevertheless, the grantee is responsible for complying with Mexican laws, as applicable.

Please review section C for eligibility.