USAID Revenue Mobilization for Equity and Growth

This pre-solicitation notice seeks proposals to assist USAID Zambia improve domestic revenue mobilization through a proposed activity to build capacity in tax policy analysis, improve tax compliance and administration, and strengthen the tax culture. The selected contractor will engage both government and non-government stakeholders to help Zambia expand fiscal space for public spending on service delivery and poverty reduction. Responses to the request for information are due by October 9, 2020. A subsequent request for proposals will be issued for a base three-year, $6-8 million contract with two option years totaling $11-13 million, subject to availability of funds.

There is no set-aside designation. The activity aims to facilitate private sector growth and strengthen accountability between taxpayers and the Government of Zambia. Key objectives include improving tax and non-tax revenue administration and compliance; strengthening tax policy; enhancing public-private dialogue; and addressing emerging fiscal policy priorities. Technical assistance, capacity building, and commodity support will be provided over five years.