Consulting Services for Guma Valley Water Company (GVWC) Institutional Strengthening, Urban WASH Sector Coordination and District Metering Area and Water Kiosk Demonstration Pilot

Item Description:

1. The Government of Sierra Leone has established the Millennium Challenge Coordinating Unit (“MCCU”) as an autonomous entity with independent legal authority to oversee, manage, and implement a Threshold Program funded by the Millennium Challenge Corporation (“MCC”). MCC is a U.S. government agency focused on assisting countries dedicated to good governance, economic freedom, and investments in people.

2. The MCC Threshold Program with Sierra Leone will provide up to $44.4 million to support significant policy reforms and improve governance in the water and electricity sectors. By establishing independent regulation, strengthening key institutions, and increasing transparency and accountability, the program seeks to create a foundation for the financially sustainable provision of essential water and electricity services, as well as limit opportunities for corruption in service delivery. The Threshold Program will run for up to four (4) years after the entry into force of the Millennium Challenge Account Threshold Program Grant Agreement (“Threshold Program Agreement”) which occurred in February 2016.

3. This Request for Proposals (RFP) follows the General Procurement Notice that appeared in dgMarket on and UNDB Online on 17 October 2016 and Concord Times newspaper on 19 October 2016.

4. MCCU now invites proposals from legally constituted consulting firms to provide the consultant services referenced above. More details on these consultant services are provided in the Terms of Reference.

5. This RFP is open to all eligible entities (“Consultants”) who wish to respond. Subject to restrictions noted in the RFP, consultants may associate with other consultants to enhance their capacity to successfully carry out the assignment.

6. The consultant services have an overall term of 30 months.

7. A Consultant will be selected under the Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) Method, the evaluation procedure for which is described in sections of the RFP in accordance with “MCC Program Procurement Guidelines” which are provided on the MCC website (www.mcc.gov/ppg). The selection process, as described, will include a review and verification of qualifications and past performance, including a reference check, prior to the contract award.

Office of the Finance and Contracts Director
Millennium Challenge Coordinating Unit (MCCU)
77 Regent Road, Hill Station
Freetown, Sierra Leone

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