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Date Issued: ...................................................................................... January 4, 2017

Questions Due date and time: ..................... January 19, 2017 – 15:00 Bogota Time

Bidders’ conference: ................................... January 24, 2017 – 08:00 Bogota Time

Closing Date and time:................................ February 9, 2017 – 15:00 Bogota Time

Subject: Request for Proposals (RFP) No. SOL-514-17-000005, “USAID Community Development and Licit Opportunities” Activity

The United States Government – represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Colombia – is seeking proposals from U.S. or non-U.S., non-profit or for-profit organizations, to provide services to support the Government of Colombia (GOC) in its commitments on community development and licit opportunities, as described in the attached Request for Proposals (RFP).

Authorized Principal Geographic Code for this solicitation is 937 – Default. NAICS Code for this solicitation is 541990 – All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services.

USAID anticipates awarding a single Hybrid - Cost plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Completion - Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDIQ) contract. The Total Estimated CPFF for services under this contract (CLIN 001 & CLIN 002) is estimated to fall within the range of $68 million and $74 million. This procurement will be conducted under Full and Open Competition procedures, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) (48 CFR Chapter 1). Please refer to Section L for information regarding proposal requirements. Offerors should take into account the expected delivery time required by the proposal transmission method they choose and they are responsible for ensuring proposals are received at USAID by the due date and time as specified above. Failure to comply with the submission date and time will deem any submission unacceptable and it will not be reviewed or evaluated. Faxed proposals are not acceptable, nor will they be reviewed or evaluated. Further information about the bidders' conference will be posted in www.fbo.gov, linked to this RFP.

Section L of the RFP sets forth all instructions for the preparation and submission of required proposal contents. 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 and will not constitute a formal amendment of the RFP.

This RFP in no way obligates USAID to award a contract or the task order portion 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.

USAID expects that offerors will have equal access to all local organizations needed to implement this contract and strongly discourages exclusivity agreements with local organizations.

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SOL-514-17-000005

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than Item 7)

ORDER UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

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PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

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designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within ______________ calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

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SOL-514-17-000005 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND LICIT OPPORTUNITIES ACTIVITY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1. PURPOSE

B.2. CONTRACT TYPE AND SERVICES

B.3. ESTIMATED COST, FIXED FEE AND OBLIGATED AMOUNT

B.4. CONTRACT BUDGET AND CEILINGS

B.5. INDIRECT COST

B.6. CEILING ON INDIRECT COST RATES

B.7. COST REIMBURSABLE

B.8. MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT AND CANCELLATION CEILING

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/ SPECIFICATIONS

C.1. TITLE OF ACTIVITY

C.2. PURPOSE

C.3. BACKGROUND

C.4. CLIN 001

C.5. CLIN 002

C.6. GENERAL ORGANIZING PRINCIPLES AND APPROACHES

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1. AIDAR 752.7009 MARKING (JAN 1993)

D.2. BRANDING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND MARKING PLAN

SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1. NOTICE LISTING CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

E.2. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1. NOTICE LISTING CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

F.2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

F.3. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

F.4. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

F.5. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

F.6. AUTHORIZED WORK DAY/WEEK

F.7. REPORTS AND DELIVERABLES

F.8. PERSONNEL

F.9. IDIQ SUPPLEMENTAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ORDERING

PROCEDURES (APPLICABLE TO CLIN 002)

SECTION G– CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1. 752.7003 DOCUMENTATION FOR PAYMENT (NOV 1998)

G.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER – CONTRACTING OFFICER’S

REPRESENTATIVE

G.3. CONTRACTOR’S PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT

G.4. PAYING OFFICE

G.5. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

G.6. CONTRACTOR’S PAYMENT ADDRESS

G.7. ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL

G.8. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S AUTHORITY

G.9. TECHNICAL DIRECTION/RELATIONSHIP WITH USAID

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1. USAID-FINANCED THIRD-PARTY WEB SITES (AUGUST 2013)

H.2. USAID IMPLEMENTING PARTNER NOTICES (IPN) PORTAL FOR

ACQUISITION (JULY 2014)

H.3. SUBMISSION OF DATASETS TO THE DEVELOPMENT DATA LIBRARY

(DDL) (OCTOBER 2014)

H.4. GRANTS UNDER CONTRACTS (GUC)

H.5. USAID DISABILITY POLICY - ACQUISITION (DEC 2004)

H.6. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONNEL COMPENSATION

H.7. AUTHORIZED GEOGRAPHIC CODE

H.8. DEFENSE BASE ACT INSURANCE

H.9. LOGISTIC SUPPORT

H.10. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

H.11. EXECUTIVE ORDER -- CLIMATE-RESILIENT INTERNATIONAL

DEVELOPMENT

H.12. EXECUTIVE ORDER ON TERRORISM FINANCING

H.13. FOREIGN GOVERNMENT DELEGATIONS TO INTERNATIONAL

CONFERENCES

H.14. PROHIBITION OF ASSISTANCE TO DRUG TRAFFICKERS

H.15. NONEXPENDABLE PROPERTY PURCHASES AND INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES

H.16. CLOUD COMPUTING (MAY 2016)

H.17. ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY

(MAY 2016)

H.18. SECTION 508 OF THE REHAB. ACT OF 1978 AND FAC 97-27

“ELECTRONIC IT ACCOUNTABILITY”

H.19. CONFIDENTIALITY AND OWNERSHIP OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 70

H.20. CONTRACTOR’S STAFF SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATIVE AND

LOGISTICAL ARRANGEMENTS

H.21. ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS SYSTEM

H.22. EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION LIMITATIONS UNDER THE CONTRACT

AND SUBCONTRACTS

H.23. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

H.24. EXCHANGE VISITORS AND TRAINING

H.25. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED FACILITIES OR PROPERTY

H.26. HOMELAND SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE-12 (HSPD-12)

(SEPTEMBER 2006)

H.27. INHERENTLY GOVERNMENTAL AND CLOSELY ASSOCIATED

FUNCTIONS

H.28. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM

H.29. PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

(JULY 2007)

H.30. PRESS RELATIONS

H.31. REQUESTS FOR CONSENT TO SUBCONTRACT

H.32. SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

H.33. SECURITY CONDITIONS

H.34. LIFE SUPPORT AND SECURITY SERVICES

H.35. TITLE TO AND CARE OF PROPERTY

H.36. USAID LEGAL AND POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

H.37. ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST

H.38. USAID/COLOMBIA COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH

REQUIREMENTS

H.39. EXPATS

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1. NOTICE LISTING CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

I.2. FAR 52.203-99, PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES

THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS

(APR 2015) (DEVIATION 2015-02)

I.3. 52.204-1 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT (DEC 1989)

I.4. 52.216-18 ORDERING (OCT 1995) (APPLICABLE TO CLIN 002 ONLY)86

I.5. 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995) (APPLICABLE TO CLIN

002 ONLY)

I.6. 52.216-24 LIMITATION OF GOVERNMENT LIABILITY (APR 1984)

I.7. 52.229-8 TAXES – FOREIGN COST-REIMBURSEMENT CONTRACTS

(MAR 1990)

I.8. 52.244-2 SUBCONTRACTS (OCT 2010)

I.9. 52.244-2 SUBCONTRACTS (OCT 2010) - ALTERNATE I (JUN 2007)

I.10. 52.247-1 COMMERCIAL BILL OF LADING NOTATIONS. (FEB 2006) ... 90

I.11. 52.247-67 SUBMISSION OF TRANSPORTATION DOCUMENTS FOR

AUDIT. (FEB 2006)

I.12. 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

I.13. 752.245-70 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY - USAID REPORTING

REQUIREMENTS. (JUL 1997)

I.14. 752.252-2 AIDAR CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (MAR

2015) 92

PART III – DOCUMENTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J – LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS 93

USEFUL LINKS

PART IV – REPRESENTATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K– REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

K.1. NOTICE LISTING SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE

K.2. 52.203-98 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT

REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS -

REPRESENTATION (APR 2015) (DEVIATION 2015-02)

K.3. 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS. (APR

2016) 95

K.4. 52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS.

(OCT 2015)

K.5. KEY INDIVIDUAL CERTIFICATION NARCOTICS OFFENSES AND DRUG

TRAFFICKING

K.6. 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS. (JUL

2013) 100

K.7. 52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING

DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY

FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016)

K.8. SIGNATURE

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

L.1. NOTICE LISTING CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

L.2. 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT. (APR 1984)

L.3. 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST. (SEP 2006)

L.4. 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE.

(FEB 1998)

L.5. 752.252-1 AIDAR SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE (MAR 2015)

L.6. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

L.7. DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS

L.8. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE TECHNICAL

PROPOSAL

L.9. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION OF THE COST/BUSINESS PROPOSAL

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1. GENERAL INFORMATION

M.2. TECHNICAL EVALUATION (SEE SECTION L.8.)

M.3. COST EVALUATION (SEE SECTION L.9.)

M.4. DETERMINATION OF COMPETITIVE RANGE

M.5. SOURCE SELECTION

M.6. CONTRACTING WITH SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS

ATTACHMENTS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS

ATTACHMENT 1 – PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

ATTACHMENT 2 – BRANDING STRATEGY

ATTACHMENT 3 – BRANDING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND MARKING PLAN

ATTACHMENT 4 – BUDGET TEMPLATE

ATTACHMENT 5 – CERTIFICATION REGARDING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS

COMPLIANCE PLAN

ATTACHMENT 6 – SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

ATTACHMENT 7 – ASSESSMENT OF THE USAID COLOMBIA CELI/ ADAM/

MIDAS ACTIVITIES

ATTACHMENT 8 – MISSION ORDER ON PUBLIC-PRIVATE PATNERSHIPS

ATTACHMENT 9 – CLIMATE RISK MANAGEMENT FOR USAID ACTIVITIES 146

ATTACHMENT 10 – GENDER ANALYSIS MATRIX

ATTACHMENT 11 - U.S MISSION COLOMBIA LOCAL COMPENSATION PLAN

SALARY RANGES

ATTACHMENT 12 – USAID FORM 1420-17-CONTRACTOR BIOGRAPHICAL

DATA SHEET

ATTACHMENT 13 – POSITION REQUIREMENTS FOR KEY PERSONNEL

ATTACHMENT 14 – SF-LLL - DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this contract is to provide the services described in the Statement of Work (SOW) specified in Section C to implement the “USAID Community Development and Licit Opportunities”.

B.2. CONTRACT TYPE AND SERVICES

This is a FAR 16.102(b) combination award consisting of a Cost plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Completion (CLIN 001) and a single-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract (CLIN 002) for the purpose of providing supplemental technical assistance.

Under the CPFF portion of the contract (80% of the total estimated cost - CLIN 001) the Contractor must furnish all personnel, materials, equipment, supplies, facilities, services (except as expressly set forth in this contract as furnished by the U.S. Government (USG)) and perform all activities necessary for, or incidental to, the performance of work described in Section C and other sections of the contract not specifically identified under CLIN 002 as the IDIQ Supplemental Technical Assistance.

Under the IDIQ portion of the contract (20% of the total estimated cost – CLIN 002) the Contractor must furnish additional supplemental technical assistance arising out of or related to the completion portion of the contract as required by USG- issued Task Orders. The services will be ordered in accordance with Section F.9 entitled, “IDIQ Supplemental Technical Assistance Ordering Procedures (Applicable to CLIN 002)” and the IDIQ clauses in Section I. As this CLIN is part of this contract and not a stand-alone award, the USG is not required to state or order any minimum number of person-days as otherwise provided in the FAR 16.504(a)(1)). CLIN 001 contained in this contract provides sufficient consideration to make this a legally binding contract, and the USG has no obligation to fund or place orders under CLIN 002.

For the consideration set forth below, the Contractor must achieve the performance objectives and deliverables or outputs described in Sections C and F, and otherwise comply with all contract requirements.

B.3. ESTIMATED COST, FIXED FEE AND OBLIGATED AMOUNT

The Total Estimated Cost (TEC) for CLIN 001 and CLIN 002 is [TBD].

(a) Estimated Cost and Fixed Fee for CLIN 001

The Total Estimated Cost for this CLIN is [TBD], exclusive of fixed fee, if any. The Fixed Fee, if any is [TBD]. The estimated CPFF, if any is [TBD].

(b) Estimated Cost and Fixed Fee for CLIN 002

The Total Estimated Cost Ceiling of this CLIN is [TBD], exclusive of the associated Maximum Fee of [TBD]. The Total Estimated Cost Ceiling and Maximum Fee is [TBD].

(c) Other Direct Cost Limitations under CLIN 002

The estimated cost of this CLIN includes estimates for material, equipment, subcontracts, travel, and training required for performance of the total amount of work that can be ordered by the government under this CLIN during the life of this contract. The amount of ordered Other Direct Costs will not exceed $1,000,000.00.

(d) Level of Effort (LOE) Under CLIN 002

i. In performing Government orders for Technical Assistance under this CLIN, the Contractor is obligated to provide up to a maximum of 24,000 person-days.

ii. The fee set forth in B.3 is based upon furnishing the level-of-effort specified in paragraph (i) above. The Total Estimated Cost and Fixed Fee will be established in the individual Government-issued Task Order and will not exceed the amounts set forth in Section B.4.

(e) Payment of Fixed Fee

CLIN 001: Payment of fixed fee will be made upon receipt of a proper invoice and must directly correspond to the percentage of allowable costs being paid. In accordance with FAR 52-216-8, Fixed Fee, the CO will withhold 15% of the total fee or $100,000, whichever is less until the required award conditions under the reference clause have been met.

CLIN 002: Payment of the corresponding fixed fee for each Task Order will be negotiated at the task order level upon receipt of a proper invoice and must directly correspond to the percentage of allowable costs being paid and the LOE furnished. In no event, the fixed fee of the Task Orders under CLIN 002 can exceed the negotiated fee under CLIN 001.

(d) Amount Obligated

CLIN 001: Within the estimated CPFF (if any) specified in paragraph a) above, the amount currently obligated and available for reimbursement of allowable costs incurred by the Contractor (and payment of fee, if any) for performance hereunder is [TBD] (only applies to CLIN 001). The Contractor must not exceed the aforesaid obligated amount nor will the USG be responsible for costs incurred should the Contractor do so.

Funds obligated hereunder are anticipated to be sufficient through [TBD].

B.4. CONTRACT BUDGET AND CEILINGS

CLIN 001

Activity Costs $TBD

Grants under Contract $21,000,000

Construction subcontracts $14,000,000

Total Costs $TBD

Fixed Fee $TBD

Total Estimated Cost Plus Fixed Fee $TBD

CLIN 002

Activity Costs $TBD

Maximum Fee $TBD

Total Ceiling $TBD

Total Estimated Cost Plus Fixed Fee CLIN 1 and CLIN 2 $TBD

B.5. INDIRECT COST

The contract clause entitled “Allowable Cost and Payment (JUN 2013)”, FAR Subpart 52.216-7, specifies that the indirect cost rates must be established for each of the Contractor’s accounting periods which apply to this contract. Pending establishment of revised provisional or final indirect cost rates, allowable indirect costs shall be reimbursed on the basis of the following negotiated provisional or predetermined rates and the appropriate bases:

Description Rate Base Type Period

[TBD] [TBD] 1/ 1/ 1/

[TBD] [TBD] 2/ 2/ 2/

[TBD] [TBD] 3/ 3/ 3/

1/ Base of Application:

Type of Rate:

Period:

2/ Base of Application:

Type of Rate:

Period:

3/ Base of Application:

Type of Rate:

Period:

B.6. CEILING ON INDIRECT COST RATES

(a) For each of the Contractor’s accounting periods during the term of this contract, the parties agree as follows:

(1) The distribution base for establishment of final overhead rates is __________________.

(2) The distribution base for establishment of final G&A rates is _____________________.

(b) The Contractor will make no change in its established method of classifying or allocating indirect costs without the prior written approval of the Contracting Officer (CO).

(c) Reimbursement for indirect costs shall be at final negotiated rates, but not in excess of the following ceiling rates for each Fiscal Year (contractor’s FY):

Indirect Cost Type FY 17 FY 18 FY 19 FY20 FY 21

1. [TBD]

2. [TBD]

3. [TBD]

(d) The government is not obligated to pay any additional amount on account of indirect costs above the ceiling rates established in the contract. This advance understanding will not change any monetary ceiling, cost limitation, or obligation established in the contract.

B.7. COST REIMBURSABLE

Allowable costs shall be limited to reasonable, allocable and necessary costs determined in accordance with FAR 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, FAR 52.216-8, Fixed Fee, if applicable, and AIDAR 752.7003, Documentation for Payment.

B.8. MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT AND CANCELLATION CEILING

This contract is subject to the requirements of FAR 17.106.

(a) Performance under this contract during the second and subsequent program years is contingent upon the appropriation of funds. All program years except the first are subject to cancellation. Cancellation shall occur by the dates specified below if the Contracting Officer:

1. Notifies the Contractor that funds are not available for contract performance for any subsequent program year, or

2. Fails to notify the Contractor that funds are available for performance of the succeeding program year.

(b) Cancellation Ceiling: In the event that the Government cancels requirements for services in subsequent program years under this contract, the following conditions will apply.

(c) If cancellation under the clause at 52.217-2, “Cancellation under Multi-year Contracts” occurs, the contractor will be paid a cancellation charge not over the cancellation ceiling defined as follows:

Program Year Cancellation Date Cancellation Ceiling

Year 1: 201X – 201X N/A N/A

Year 2: 201X – 201X TBD TBD

Year 3: 201X – 20XX TBD TBD

Year 4: 20XX – 20XX TBD TBD

Year 5: 20XX – 20XX TBD TBD

The Government’s liability for cancellation charges shall not exceed $0. This amount will be reduced accordance with FAR 17.106-1 (c)(1) at the conclusion of each program year as follows:

The cancellation ceiling shall be the amount allotted to this contract under the Limitation of Funds clause (FAR 52.232-22(b)) at the time the cancellation notice is issued by the Contracting Officer.

(d) In accordance with the Cancellation under Multi-year Contracts clause, the cancellation charge will cover only:

(1) Costs-

(i) Incurred by the contractor and/or subcontractor;

(ii) Reasonably necessary for performance of the contract; and

(iii) That would have been equitably amortized over the entire multi-year contract period but, because of the cancellation, are not so amortized; and

(2) A reasonable profit or fee on the costs.

[END OF SECTION B]

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/ SPECIFICATIONS

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

C.1. TITLE OF ACTIVITY

USAID Community Development and Licit Opportunities Activity (CDLO) (hereafter also referred to as the “Activity”).

C.2. PURPOSE

The purpose of the Activity is to strengthen the capacity of conflict-affected communities to be reliable and effective partners with state and private sector actors in the implementation of comprehensive rural social and economic development activities, including the promotion of illegal crops substitution and alternative development.

Under the overall USAID Colombia Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) goal “Colombia more capable of successfully implementing a sustainable and inclusive peace”, the CDLO Activity will contribute to the achievement of the Development Objective (DO) 3:

“Improved Conditions for Inclusive Rural Economic Growth” primarily through Intermediate Result (IR) 2: “Increased public and private investment in the rural sector”. The Activity will also contribute to IR 3: “More effective producer associations benefitting smallholder farmers” and will be instrumental to articulate the actions of other USAID activities that are hosted both under the same and different DOs.

This partnership will participate in local-level social and economic development, including land, rural and alternative development, and coca reduction to bridge the divide between state and private actors and the communities they serve. In consultation with the Government of Colombia (GOC), the Activity will implement comprehensive rural development activities in targeted conflict-affected regions characterized by low state presence, lack of economic opportunities, and a high presence of illegal crops. Using a Do No Harm1 approach, flexible and responsive assistance will be directed towards communities with little previous outside engagement who lack the social capital to plug into any outside economies and whose continued disengagement will exacerbate the coca problem and threaten the viability of the peace process. The Activity will serve to support and complement local government and GOC efforts and must: i) reconstitute social capital weakened by decades of conflict and isolation by building trust and fostering citizen participation in local affairs; ii) enable communities to proactively and positively map out their socio-economic development path by working effectively with state and private sector entities, especially in areas affected by the high presence of illegal crops; iii) enable conflict-affected communities to play an active role in the implementation of rapid response activities and the design, supervision, and monitoring of short- and medium-term local development activities associated with peace building, illegal crops substitution and alternative development; and iv) build linkages between local communities and their local and national governments through social and economic activities, including efforts to reduce coca production.

To this end, the Activity will provide technical assistance, training, sub-grants and/or direct

1 “Do No Harm” approach refers to the way how resources are transferred and the manner in which aid staff conduct any activities in order to strengthen local capacities for peace, build on connectors that bring communities together and reduce the divisions and sources of tensions that can lead to destructive conflict. http://www.conflictsensitivity.org/do-no-harm-local-capacities-for-peace-project/ http://www.conflictsensitivity.org/do-no-harm-local-capacities-for-peace-project/ management to support and complement local development initiatives prioritized by communities. The Activity will also coordinate with and complement other USAID civil society, governance; environment, social and economic activities. CDLO will focus – though not exclusively – on rapid response, short- and medium-term interventions. CDLO will transition its rapid response and shorter term interventions into the longer-term development activities of USAID’s other programs, as directed.

C.3. BACKGROUND

Evidence suggests that Colombia’s 52-year armed conflict has debilitated rural communities in conflict-affected regions in a variety of ways. In particular, there has been a negative and significant effect on social capital2, which has led to a reduction of citizens’ participation in community organizations, municipal affairs, and in the democratic process in conflict-affected regions.

Armed conflict impairs trust within communities, destroys social networks, and weakens the existing institutions3. Communities in conflict-affected regions lack social networks and norms of trust that facilitate coordination and cooperation to achieve common goals and mutual benefits4. Therefore, building social capital will be an essential component in achieving community and economic development in a post-conflict scenario. In Colombia’s conflict-affected regions, lack of social capital is as much a reflection of the armed conflict as it is the weak presence of the state that struggles to offer basic services and legal economic opportunities.

The latter fuels an illicit rural economy, particularly the illegal drug trade. These destructive mutually-reinforcing chains of events contribute to conditions that perpetuate conflict and reinforce poverty. The GOC’s focus on territorial development offers a unique opportunity to promote the reestablishment of social capital by building trust, fostering citizen participation in local affairs, reducing coca production, and promoting community development. Its vision for comprehensive rural reform and lays out the mechanisms for this ‘structural transformation of the countryside’, including land access and formalization, increased rural economic productivity, provision of infrastructure, food security, and the focalization in the regions most affected by the conflict. The GOC is focused on addressing the problem of drug consumption as a public health issue, illegal crops substitution and alternative development promotion, and the fight against drug trafficking, organized crime, and corruption. The GOC intends to work hand-in-hand with local communities in the design, execution and monitoring of local, alternative development and illegal crops substitution plans. According to the USG calculations, coca production doubled between 2013 and 2015, reaching 2007 levels of 160,000 hectares. Approximately 40% of coca is produced in 11 municipalities: Briceño, Taraza, Argelia, San José de Guaviare, Tibú, Sardinata, Puerto Asís, Valle de Guamuez, San José de Fragua, Belén de Los Andaquíes, and Tumaco. CDLO will enable USAID to support GOC efforts to provide alternatives to coca production in these and other municipalities.

The Activity, through its four programmatic components, will work to reestablish social capital and strengthen community development by building trust between citizens and local

2 Social capital is defined as those resources inherent in social relations that facilitate collective action. Social capital resources include trust, and networks of association representing any group which gathers consistently for a common purpose.

https://www.hks.harvard.edu/saguaro/web%20docs/GarsonSK06syllabus.htm 3 Skaperdas & Arjona in Rubio, Melissa (2014), The Effect of Armed Conflict on Social Capital in Colombia – Gothenburg, Sweden.

4 Putman & Dasgrupta in Rubio, Melissa (2014), The Effect of Armed Conflict on Social Capital in Colombia – Gothenburg, Sweden.

https://www.hks.harvard.edu/saguaro/web%20docs/GarsonSK06syllabus.htm governments and promoting the active participation of the community in the design, delivery, and monitoring of policies and programs of rural and alternative development, including coca reduction. The CDLO is intended to support and complement similar efforts by the GOC, particularly rapid response programming to support efforts to rapidly respond to development challenges in conflict-affected regions. Further, it will focus interventions in regions prioritized by the GOC for comprehensive rural development and illegal crops substitution.

As of the writing of this scope, peace negotiations between the GOC and the guerrilla groups continue. Should a final peace accord be reached between the parties, CDLO will support the implementation of the peace accord in the areas of rural development and coca reduction, as described herein. Within the scope of the CDLO, the Contractor must remain flexible to implement activities in support of any peace accord as directed by USAID, including engaging with GOC entities created to implement a final peace accord.

C.4. CLIN 001

(80% of the Requirement) - Objectives and Required Results

C.4.1. Goals and Objectives Through the CDLO, USAID aims to strengthen the capacity of conflict-affected communities to be reliable and effective partners with state and private sector actors to implement local-level social and economic development, including land, rural development, and the reduction of illegal crops production.

The following sub-objectives are designed to build trust and social capital in local communities and bridge them to their local and national governments, thereby making the successful implementation of the peace accords more likely. Trust and social capital will be built through engagement and dialogue, service provision and infrastructure improvements, and participation of local communities and organizations in their socio-economic development needs.

a) Social capital, local community groups, and producer organizations strengthened;

b) Community organizations engaged in the provision of public services and improvement and maintenance of infrastructure in conflict-affected regions;

c) Productive and sustainable economic environment in conflict-affected areas enabled;

d) Opportunities and mechanisms for discussion on regional development improved.

USAID´s theory of change, linking the CDLO objectives with the intended outcome, is that if the conflict-affected communities and state actors are strengthened and empowered to become reliable partners in implementing activities on land, rural development and alternative development, then this will enhance the conditions for inclusive rural economic growth and social development, and improve the quality of life and opportunities in former conflict zones, providing a better foundation for a sustainable and lasting peace.

The CDLO will assist communities to address the myriad of interconnected local development challenges simultaneously and in an integrated fashion. CDLO will take a mutually reinforcing approach to addressing infrastructure development, good governance, social capital development, community group strengthening, economic activities, coca reduction, and support to a broader dialog between targeted communities and their governments. Using the ‘Do No

Harm’ approach, efforts must be gender-sensitive, highly inclusive and participatory to ensure true community ownership of their demand-driven challenges, priorities, and solutions. Even as communities seek to improve their economic opportunities, efforts must also be dedicated to helping communities heal, re-building and strengthening the critical social fabric that binds communities and the state. Special attention must be afforded to the most marginalized populations, including women and vulnerable populations, such as indigenous persons, Afro- Colombians, persons with disabilities, youth and LGBTI communities. CDLO must use a differentiated approach that considers the specific effects of the armed conflict on these vulnerable populations. Gender equity and female empowerment must be prioritized in CDLO’s activities. Specific trainings and capacity development activities must be tailored to the needs of women and must promote their substantive participation in decision making process created for the implementation of the peace accords. With respect to ethnic communities, CDLO will follow principles that respect the prior consultation5 (consulta previa) and cultural norms prior to implementing activities within ethnic community’s respective territories. CDLO must support these community’s active participation in its activities, especially in the Special Territorial Peace Circumscriptions (CTEP), mechanisms established in the Comprehensive National Program for Substitution of Illegal Crops (Programa nacional integral de sustitución de cultivos de uso ilícito), and support of land titling activities. Responsiveness, flexibility, and coordination with other USAID programs will be critical for success, particularly given that the GOC continues to develop its post-peace accord plan.

The results of CDLO implementation will be measured according to specific metrics. At a minimum, the CDLO is expected to achieve the following:

1) At least 500 community organizations monitor and /or support comprehensive rural development, reduction in coca production, and alternative development.

2) At least 300 local community organization´s representatives actively participate in and influence local and regional peace implementation and development mechanisms like the municipal and departmental committees on peace, productivity, food, and nutrition.

3) At least 1,000 public and productive infrastructure projects implemented and/or overseen/supervised by the benefiting communities.

4) Percentage increase (from the current baseline) in the number of citizens receiving public services provided by municipalities receiving support.

5) Increase in the number of municipalities with completed social and productive infrastructure activities that involved community participation mechanisms.

6) Increase in sales for producer associations and businesses supported in local and national markets.

7) At least 80 million dollars of private-public funds leveraged for advancing local development initiatives prioritized by communities.

8) At least 100 public-private alliances established with community organizations that build cooperation and trust between the entities.

5 Prior consultation is a fundamental right that ethnic groups have to be able to decide on measures (legislative and administrative measures) or projects, works and activities to be carried out in their territories. This right seeks to protect the cultural, social and economic integrity of ethnic groups and provide them with the right to participate in the decision-making process. www.anm.gov.co http://www.anm.gov.co/

9) At least 100 communication and community outreach initiatives created and disseminating positive messages supporting peace accords implementation, engaging with communities and governments, and highlighting improvements in community led development efforts.

10) At least one regional observatory for monitoring the implementation of the peace process sub-accords on rural development and alternative development established carrying out monitoring activities.

a) Objective 1: Local community groups and producer organizations strengthened.

The weakening of the social capital in rural communities in conflict-affected regions is one of the most negative consequences of more than 50 years of internal armed conflict in Colombia.

Communities in conflict-affected regions lack social networks and trust in government to facilitate coordination and cooperation to achieve common goals and mutual benefits, which, in the long run, undermines the democratic process as well as economic growth and development.

Moreover, a lasting peace will require the presence of reliable and effective community organizations that can partner with state and private sector actors to implement those aspects of the agreement related to local-level social and economic development, including land, licit alternative rural development, and coca reduction. Communities in conflict-affected areas will play an instrumental role in monitoring and overseeing the implementation of development activities, and their participation in this process will build the trust between their communities and state actors.

Accordingly, the first objective of CDLO is to strengthen the capacity of community groups and producer organizations to promote the effective implementation of development activities in targeted areas. Local community groups and producer organizations will include community action councils (Juntas de Acción Comunal), producers associations, women and youth groups, ethnic minorities’ organizations, and other community organizations. A differentiated approach will be required to address the specific needs of each community, with special attention to ethnic community groups.

Required Result 1.1. Local community groups and producer organizations acting as effective partners in the implementation of activities defined under the GOC post-conflict strategy, including land and alternative rural development.

CDLO will strengthen the internal capacity of targeted community groups and producer organizations to become effective partners in the implementation of development activities and efforts to reduce coca production, including but not limited to, land, rural and alternative development. CDLO will deliver specific capacity building technical assistance and training primarily to the organizations that will serve as implementing partners for both immediate and future activities related to land and alternative rural development. It will also strengthen and create producer organizations and small-to-medium-size producers associations with annual revenues of up to five million dollars that could help in the commercialization and value chain strengthening of licit agricultural products.

USAID will define the baseline information for all expected results through a separate mechanism and the data will be shared with the Contractor as the basis for the Activity MEL Plan. This baseline will be established for local community groups and producer organizations from which specifically tailored institutional capacity building activities will be measured, such as to their current capacity and possible role in local development. Demand-driven, needs-based training will address topics such as planning and strategic management, financial management and sustainability, program planning and management, communications and outreach.

Required Result 1.2. Community and producer organizations engaged in the development of local and regional development strategies and plans, including the transition to licit economies.

Active, broad and effective community participation is seen as a key element for the successful implementation of the peace accords. CDLO will help community groups and producer organizations identify their needs and priorities, and it will prepare community groups and producer organizations to actively participate in an effective manner in the different local and regional scenarios for rural development. In particular, the CDLO will support community groups and producer organizations’ participation and engagement in GOC development plans such as the Comprehensive National Program for Substitution of Illegal Crops. Other scenarios for civic participation may include rural development councils, regional and municipal victims participation roundtables, regional planning councils, the regional and local committees on productivity, the departmental and municipal committees on food and nutrition, and the committees on the elaboration and implementation of integrated illegal crops substitution and alternative development plans.

CDLO will train community and producer organizations in order to enable them to advocate for community needs and best interact with local government and stakeholders through the mechanisms mentioned above, ensuring the inclusion of their needs and perspectives. The CDLO will also seek to increase community groups and producer organization participation in the monitoring and oversight of the different programs and action plans to develop rural economies.

This assistance may be provided in conjunction with the community and producer organization support activities described under Result 1.1.

b) Objective 2: Community organizations engaged in the provision of public services and improvement and maintenance of infrastructure in conflict-affected regions.

The benefits of Colombia’s economic expansion have not been evenly distributed. As a consequence of protracted historical neglect, many regions suffer from poor governance, unacceptably high poverty rates, and lack of sustainable licit economic opportunities.

Underinvestment in the provision of basic public services and infrastructure has inhibited the country’s rural development and undermined communities’ trust in the state. Improving service provision and infrastructure is an important component the GOC’s comprehensive rural development objectives. By improving service provision and infrastructure, CDLO will work to build trust between communities and the government. CDLO will support the participation of community organizations in the provision of public services and implementation of infrastructure activities as well as promote, seek financing options, and catalyze local investments in public service delivery and infrastructure while complementing, supporting, and leveraging local government and GOC efforts. It will also support and improve community organizations’ ability to identify, develop, and oversee the improvement and maintenance of infrastructure and become an effective partner for both state and private actors. These infrastructure projects will be co-shared by local public and/or private sector entities and by the communities themselves. Through engagement and dialogue, the activities will help local governments and community organizations engage and collectively determine their local service and infrastructure needs, invest in mutually agreed-upon projects, and sustainably operate and maintain investments. The provision of agreed upon public services and improvements in infrastructure must help build trust between communities and their governments, spur economic development, and improve the quality of life for the people in these communities.

Infrastructure activities, training, and technical assistance to beneficiaries targeted in the CDLO will be supported by the discretional use of subcontracts, Grants under Contract (GUCs) and Short-Term Technical Assistance (STTAs). 25% of the entire CDLO budget will be spent on infrastructure activities by the use of subcontracts. The activities funded by these subcontracts must be included in the municipal development plans, integrated illegal crops reduction and alternative development plans, or in similar mechanisms.

Required Result 2.1. Improvements and maintenance of infrastructure facilitated.

CDLO will encourage communication and engagement between state and community organizations on the improvement and maintenance of infrastructure, particularly infrastructure that reduces coca production and promotes the growth of licit economies such as distribution centers, transportation, and post-harvest infrastructure. Technical assistance and training will be provided to create space for dialogue between communities and the state and build the capacity of targeted organizations to select, implement, manage and maintain infrastructure investments, including assistance in analyzing the feasibility and potential benefit of proposed infrastructure improvements. CDLO will provide financing and leverage public and private resources to implement agreed upon infrastructure improvements, and it will implement rapid response infrastructure projects to rehabilitate local communities. Improvements in infrastructure must be agreed upon by community organizations, generate economic benefits, and improve the lives of people in the targeted communities.

Required Result 2.2. Accessible and sustainable connectivity (potable water, electricity, internet, road circuits, etc.) improved.

CDLO will expand economic and social connectivity and access between rural and urban areas by creating mechanisms for dialogue between government, community, and private sector entities as well as improving public transport, communication and technology, and the provision of public services. CDLO will help form and strengthen local organizations and their ability to advocate for their developmental priorities. Through a participatory community-based approach, technical assistance will be provided to local and regional service providers to increase their capacity to respond to local needs, engage with local advocates and community organizations, and deliver services. These activities will increase community cohesion, confidence, and willingness to support and participate in national, regional, or local development initiatives with the GOC and the private sector. Completion of these activities will increase the GOC’s capability and credibility in the eyes of the community; facilitate land titling; expand access to potable water and rural energy; provide technical assistance and training to design, build, maintain and finance roads and transportation networks; improve competitiveness and reduce business transaction costs; and work with communities, the private sector, and local governments to improve the availability of, and access to, technologies promoting connectivity.

Required Result 2.3. Provision of educational, vocational, recreational and health services, including infrastructure improvements, strengthened and improved.

CDLO will strengthen and improve community participation in determining and prioritizing local service provision and infrastructure needs. In the areas of education, recreation and health, CDLO will work with local governments and communities to rehabilitate infrastructure and improve the provision of these services, with a focus on promoting gender equity and equitable access to these services. CDLO will create and support mechanisms for community advocacy groups and local governments to discuss and determine their development needs, make improvements to education and health facilities and water and sanitation infrastructure, provide technical assistance and training to service providers and consumers, increase outreach and health education activities, and improve the accessibility and affordability of public services. In regions where there is a strong presence of indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities, activities will use approaches that are sensitive to and oriented towards these communities and respond to their specific needs. It is expected that these activities will substantially increase the participation of communities in determining and prioritizing their service needs and improve the quality of health and education services offered by local governments, thereby providing better livelihoods for communities in the targeted areas. Further, improvements in infrastructure must be agreed upon by community organizations, generate economic benefits, and improve the lives of people in the targeted communities.

c) Objective 3: A positive and sustainable economic environment in conflict-affected areas enabled.

To attain a lasting peace, the GOC must play a positive role in helping to create the conditions for a more vibrant, inclusive and resilient licit…