USAID/Philippines' Cities for Enhanced Governance and Engagement (CHANGE) Project

This USAID/Philippines Request for Interest (RFI) is issued to potential implementing partners who are interested to submit a 1-page capability statement in the attached draft Statement of Work (SOW) for a new USAID/Philippines Project, namely Cities for Enhanced Governance and Engagement (CHANGE).  This activity is a flexible and adaptive two-phased implementing mechanism that will support the priority thrust of the Government of the Philippines to support people-centered, clean and efficient governance.  More transparent, accountable and responsive local governance will be achieved by 1) strengthening the enabling environment for decentralization; 2) Enhancing service delivery capacity, legitimacy, transparency and accountability of participating local governments; and 3) empowering citizens by increasing their participation in and oversight of local governance processes (see Statement of Work in Attachment A).  Subject to availability of funds, USAID anticipates that this activity or activities will be implemented over a period of five (5) years with a magnitude of $12M to $15M. 

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal. Responses to this RFI shall not be portrayed as proposals and will not be accepted by the U.S. Government (USG) to form a binding agreement.  Responses are voluntary and responders are solely accountable for all expenses associated with submitting capability statements.