Infrastructure Roads and Transport Sector Consulting Services in Nepal
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 95332425Q0005
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Place of performance
- Nepal
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is seeking infrastructure consulting services for independent oversight of the Nepal Compact's road sector implementation. The contract will focus on technical assistance for transport infrastructure, including roadways, pavement, and pedestrian facilities, with a comprehensive approach to monitoring engineering, environmental, and social project components. Contractors will be required to conduct periodic in-country and desk reviews to ensure projects meet specified objectives, schedules, milestones, and budgets, while also identifying and recommending solutions for potential unforeseen implementation impacts. The evaluation criteria will likely assess technical capability, past performance, and pricing, with interested firms expected to demonstrate expertise across multiple disciplines including transport engineering, environmental management, and social oversight. Potential offerors should note the deadline for submitting questions is December 26, 2024, with the full solicitation anticipated to be posted in the coming month and final proposals due by January 24, 2025.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific small business set-aside, and the contract is classified under NAICS code 541611 for Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. The contract will be a Time & Materials type with a 12-month base period and three 12-month option periods, potentially spanning a total of 48 months. Other Direct Costs are estimated at approximately $814,940, with labor categories spanning roles such as Program Manager, Construction Engineer, Transport Specialists, and Environmental/Social Management Specialists. The pricing template suggests a comprehensive budget approach, with estimated total Other Direct Costs around $4,134,800.45 across all contract periods. Key personnel will be expected to support cross-cutting priorities including climate resilience, gender considerations, and inclusive development strategies within the infrastructure consulting scope.
Notice text
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Update #3 · Latest ·
MCC requires infrastructure consulting services in road sector for independent oversight of the implementation of Nepal Compact. This includes transport infrastructure of roadways, pavement and pedestrian facilities as well as environmental and social oversight support. These services include a wide range of technical assistance tasks to support MCC’s program objectives during the Compact Implementation. It is important to note that MCC engages in a multidisciplinary approach to program development, and as such, the services required could include cross-cutting tasks related to the integration of key priorities (e.g. climate, gender and inclusion).
The Contractor shall assist in monitoring engineering, environmental, and social components of project implementation to ensure completion of projects in accordance with the objectives, specifications, applicable MCC policy requirements, and CPs of the compact. The Contractor shall advise MCC by conducting periodic in-country and desk reviews to provide assurance that funding should be continued and that projects are on track to meet agreed-upon specifications, schedules, milestones, and budgets related. Additionally, the Contractor shall assist in identifying potential unforeseen impacts of implementation and provide recommendations for resolution.
The services required under this scope do not include Architect-Engineer services as defined in the Brooks Act and do not include certification of designs or construction services as defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 36 and Part 2. Some terminology used, such as professional engineer and design review, have multiple meanings in the engineering profession. Under no circumstances should those terms be interpreted to include performance of Brooks Act services Section 1102 of 40 U.S.C. Chapter 11.
Update #2 ·
***FULL SOLICITATION ATTACHED***
MCC requires infrastructure consulting services in road sector for independent oversight of the implementation of Nepal Compact. This includes transport infrastructure of roadways, pavement and pedestrian facilities as well as environmental and social oversight support. These services include a wide range of technical assistance tasks to support MCC’s program objectives during the Compact Implementation. It is important to note that MCC engages in a multidisciplinary approach to program development, and as such, the services required could include cross-cutting tasks related to the integration of key priorities (e.g. climate, gender and inclusion).
The Contractor shall assist in monitoring engineering, environmental, and social components of project implementation to ensure completion of projects in accordance with the objectives, specifications, applicable MCC policy requirements, and CPs of the compact. The Contractor shall advise MCC by conducting periodic in-country and desk reviews to provide assurance that funding should be continued and that projects are on track to meet agreed-upon specifications, schedules, milestones, and budgets related. Additionally, the Contractor shall assist in identifying potential unforeseen impacts of implementation and provide recommendations for resolution.
The services required under this scope do not include Architect-Engineer services as defined in the Brooks Act and do not include certification of designs or construction services as defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 36 and Part 2. Some terminology used, such as professional engineer and design review, have multiple meanings in the engineering profession. Under no circumstances should those terms be interpreted to include performance of Brooks Act services Section 1102 of 40 U.S.C. Chapter 11.
Update #1 ·
*****THIS IS A PRE SOLICITATION NOTICE*****
MCC requires infrastructure consulting services in road sector for independent oversight of the implementation of Nepal Compact. This includes transport infrastructure of roadways, pavement and pedestrian facilities as well as environmental and social oversight support. These services include a wide range of technical assistance tasks to support MCC’s program objectives during the Compact Implementation. It is important to note that MCC engages in a multidisciplinary approach to program development, and as such, the services required could include cross-cutting tasks related to the integration of key priorities (e.g. climate, gender and inclusion).
The Contractor shall assist in monitoring engineering, environmental, and social components of project implementation to ensure completion of projects in accordance with the objectives, specifications, applicable MCC policy requirements, and CPs of the compact. The Contractor shall advise MCC by conducting periodic in-country and desk reviews to provide assurance that funding should be continued and that projects are on track to meet agreed-upon specifications, schedules, milestones, and budgets related. Additionally, the Contractor shall assist in identifying potential unforeseen impacts of implementation and provide recommendations for resolution.
The services required under this scope do not include Architect-Engineer services as defined in the Brooks Act and do not include certification of designs or construction services as defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 36 and Part 2. Some terminology used, such as professional engineer and design review, have multiple meanings in the engineering profession. Under no circumstances should those terms be interpreted to include performance of Brooks Act services Section 1102 of 40 U.S.C. Chapter 11.
The full soliciation will be posted in the coming month.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| J.2 Past Performance Project Matrix.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| J.3 Questions and Clarifications Template.docx | DOCX document | |
| J.1 RFQ Price Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 95332425Q0005 Final.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure Roads and Transport Sector Consulting Services in Nepal | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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