RFI_Number_72067425RFI00001_Construction.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

RFI Number: 72067425RFI00001 Date of Issue: December 02, 2024 Closing Date for Responses: January 31, 2025 Responses to be submitted to: pretoriaapplications@usaid.gov with a copy to: Ross Barnard, rbarnard@usaid.gov

Subject: USAID A&E Design and Construction Oversight Services

The United States Government, represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) at its Mission in Southern Africa through the Regional Program Office (PRO) is publishing this Request for Information to obtain information and input from all interested entities, US and non-US organizations, on a potential future Architecture and Engineering (A&E) and Construction Oversight Activity in the Southern Africa Region. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to assess the capabilities of local and international entities and may inform activity design to improve future development outcomes.

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for information gathering purposes and is published in accordance with FAR Part 10 and FAR 15.201(e).

This RFI does not constitute a Request for Applications (RFA) or a Request for Proposals (RFP).

Responses to this RFI are not applications or official proposals and will in no way be deemed to form any binding agreement with the RFI issuing authority. Please do not submit applications, proposals, resumes. proprietary information, or promotional materials. USAID reserves the right to, or not to incorporate any, some, or none of the comments received from this RFI into any subsequent solicitations or design documents.

Anticipated Term: TBD

Proposed Mechanism(s) Type: TBD

Responses to this RFI should be submitted to USAID via email as noted above with subject line “USAID A&E Design and Construction Oversight Services RFI Response” no later than the date and time stated above. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Responses to this RFI must be written in English and should not exceed 3 pages (excluding attachments). Respondents will only receive an electronic confirmation acknowledging receipt of your response but will not receive individualized feedback on any suggestions. Questions regarding this announcement will not be accepted or answered. Not responding to this request does not preclude participation in any future solicitation nor will responding to this RFI provide any advantage to any organization in any subsequent procurement, if any is issued. No basis for claims against the U.S.

U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

100 Totius Street PO Box 43 Groenkloof 0027, Pretoria, South Africa pretoriainfo@usaid.gov USAID.gov mailto:pretoriaapplications@usaid.gov mailto:rbarnard@usaid.gov

Government shall arise as a result of a response to this request for information or from the U.S.

Government’s use of such information.

This RFI will not be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government to issue any solicitation, award any grant, or pay for any information submitted as a result of this request.

Responders are solely responsible for bearing all expenses associated with preparation and submission of the response to this RFI. Any information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary.

Thank you for your interest in USAID programs and we look forward to your responses.

Standard Clause: FAR 52.215-3 Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes

(OCT 1997)

(a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this request or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection

31.205-18 Bid and Proposal Costs of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(b) Although “proposal” and “offeror” are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.

(c) This request is issued for the purpose of obtaining information related to a potential Provincial Care and Treatment Activity.

Sincerely, Makhuza Matchaba

Contracting and Agreement Officer USAID/Southern Africa mailto:mmatchaba@usaid.gov

Attachment 1

Scope of Work:

USAID is seeking support with some or all of the following tasks:

A&E Design Services

● Completing feasibility studies to determine whether a planned project can be realized given existing site and environmental conditions, land tenure, climate risks, socioeconomic constraints

● Conducting Environmental Assessments

● Preparation of drawings, specifications, budgets, and calculations for designs at various stages, including: Inception, Concept and Viability, Detailed Design, and Construction and Closeout (Also known as 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% Design stages)

● Preparing the solicitation documentation for the construction contractor’s award based on A+E Design

Construction Oversight

● Continuously monitor and advise USAID on the progress of the work by providing detailed progress reports

● Monitor and inspect construction specific activities and advise USAID on quality control issues and quality assurance challenges, such as non-compliance with standards, or potential problems (e.g., technical, legal, or political) that could affect schedule, scope, cost, or safety

● Review and respond to shop drawings and submittals provided by the construction contractor

● Inspect completed works to verify compliance with construction contracts, specifications, and drawings

Example Projects:

The following is a list of examples of USAID-funded activities that would require the A&E design services and construction oversight as listed above:

● Remodeling existing office space, including drywall partitions, electrical connections, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems

● Energy systems, including solar power or Photovoltaic (PV), wind, and fuel generator,

● Modular/prefabricated structures, including design of a foundation and utility connections (water, sewer, electric)

● Rehabilitation or renovation of existing health and education facilities

● Distribution and reticulation of medical oxygen; Pressure Swing Absorption Plant readiness involving civil work such as concrete slabs, Liquid Oxygen tanks and plants;

Liquid Oxygen reticulation from tanks to facility and within facility

● Structural steel shelters

● Stormwater management

● Latrines and fecal sludge infrastructure

● Water boreholes and water quality monitoring

● Irrigation systems

● Temporary structures

Please respond to the following questions:

1. Please provide the name of your company/organization and the address of your primary or headquarters office.

2. What professional services do you have in-house? (Check all that apply)

Professional Skill Set: Number of Resources within the company:

Project Managers

Civil Engineers

Environmental Engineers

Structural Engineers

Electrical Engineers

Mechanical Engineers

Geotechnical Engineers

Hydraulic Engineers

Chemical Engineers

Drafters

Other (Please add if relevant)

3. What is your company’s Geographic Reach within the Southern African Development Community (SADC)? (Check all that apply)

South Africa Zambia eSwatini Zimbabwe

Lesotho Malawi

Namibia Mozambique

Angola Comoros

Botswana Mauritius

Dem. Republic of Congo

Seychelles

Tanzania

4. Please provide a capability statement, brochure, or portfolio showcasing your past projects and experience.

5. Does your company have experience serving as a Prime Contractor managing sub-contractors? Please list illustrative examples, including project budget, number of sub-contractors and specialties of the sub-constractors.

6. If your company lacks internal capacity for any of the engineering specialties mentioned above, what specializations do you feel comfortable subcontracting and managing?

7. If your company does have geographic reach in one or more of the countries listed in Question 3, do you feel comfortable subcontracting and managing activities in those countries?

8. Does your company, or any of its employees, have previous experience working with and for a Foreign Government Donor like USAID or a Public International Organization (such as the World Bank)? Please provide details of that experience including project, role, and budget.