RFP Services - Capacity Enhancement of the Forensic Police to Mitigate the Threat of Improvised Explosive Devices in Libya
UNOPS
RFP Services - Capacity Enhancement of the Forensic Police to Mitigate the Threat of Improvised Explosive Devices in Libya
Request for proposal
Reference:
RFP/2023/45917
Beneficiary countries or territories:
Libya
Registration level:
Basic
Published on:
30-Mar-2023
Deadline on:
14-May-2023 15:00 0.00
Description
Tender description: Capacity Enhancement of the Forensic Police to Mitigate the Threat of Improvised Explosive Devices in Libya
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Interested vendors must respond to this tender using the UNOPS eSourcing system, via the UNGM portal. In order to access the full UNOPS tender details, request clarifications on the tender, and submit a vendor response to a tender using the system, vendors need to be registered as a UNOPS vendor at the UNGM portal and be logged into UNGM. For guidance on how to register on UNGM and submit responses to UNOPS tenders in the UNOPS eSourcing system, please refer to the user guide and other resources available at: https://esourcing.unops.org/#/Help/Guides
Interested in improving your knowledge of what UNOPS procures, how we procure and how to become a vendor to supply to our organization? Learn more about our free online course on “Doing business with UNOPS” here
This tender has been posted through the UNOPS eSourcing system. / Cet avis a été publié au moyen du système eSourcing de l'UNOPS. / Esta licitación ha sido publicada usando el sistema eSourcing de UNOPS. Vendor Guide / Guide pour Fournisseurs / Guíra para Proveedores: https://esourcing.unops.org/#/Help/Guides
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This procurement opportunity integrates considerations for at least one sustainability indicator. However, it does not meet the requirements to be considered sustainable.
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Energy efficiency, greenhouse gas reporting and emission offsetting.
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General mine action assessment GMAA service
New clarification added: Given the need to confirm travel and accommadation arrangements for students in advance, please confirm how far in advance the student nominations will be provided? Espically for new students atttending the TOT who did not take part in courses 1 and 2 (IFAK and Advanced DSIM training).Response:We envisage that students' information will be made available to the contractor after contract signature
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01-May-2023 17:38
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Please can it be confirmed how any deficit in the number of Field Carriage kits will be made up for students attending the DSIM TOT who did not attend the Advanced DSIM training?Response: Equipment is issued to the forensic police. It is not issued to individual participants. Replenishments if kits solely applies to materials from kits used during the different training modules, ensuring that by the end of training delivery, the forensic police is issued with the amount of kits as described in the RFP
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01-May-2023 17:36
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Our organisation has expressed interest in submitting a proposal for UNOPS Tender RFP/2023/45917RFP Services - Capacity Enhancement of the Forensic Police to Mitigate the Threat of Improvised Explosive Devices in Libya.Our Organisation was previoulsly pre-qualified to render all ETM Services but 7 has since lapsed, and a submission for pre-qualification in those7 fields as per PQ/2022/44853 ETM SERVICES has been submitted. Currently awaiting the outcome.Pre-qualified for the following:i. Battle Area Clearance.ii. Explosive Ordnance Disposal.iii. Manual Mine Clearance.iv. Explosive Ordnance Risk Educationand Small Arms and Light Weapons Risk Education.v. Non-Technical Survey.vi. Quality Management.vii. Technical Survey.Please confirm whether we can continue to prepare the proposal in order to submit prior the deadline as stipulated in the RFP. Response: As indicated under the Particular Tab, this RFP is posted for Open Competition and is not limited to any of the pre-qualification lists for any of the categories
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01-May-2023 14:35
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question:By this letter we kindly request you to consider the possibility of bid submission deadline extension for 10 days. Response:We are not able to extend the deadline due to timeline limitations.
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01-May-2023 14:22
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webservice@unops.org
New amendment added #3: Dear Applicants,Please note that this amendment is being issued as follow:1. Table containing deliverables under section 8: Project Methodelogy of the Schedule of Requirments is being amended. The text for deliverable 5 referred to indicators specfifed under 7 (b) and this wrong, the text is now adjusted to read: Final Report, including final results against the outcomes and indicators specified in section 6 above.Changes have been made in RFP_Section_II_Schedule of Requirements_DSIM_RFP202345917 Final_Amendment1. Amended text is marked in red font.2. An amended Form C: Financial Proposal Breakdwon is uploaded with corrected formulas as per published clarfication published on 28 April 2023. Please refer to Form C Financial Proposal Breakdown_RFP_RFP202345917 Amendment1Please be guided accordingly.
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28-Apr-2023 18:03
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Dear Procurement Team,We have some clarifications on Form C Financial Proposal Breakdown. Please see below:Summary TabTotal cost for RFP sums up cells D12:D13, should it not be cells D12:D15?Phase A,B&C TabsShould cells I48:50 have the same formula as cells I45:47Should cells L48:50 have the same formula as cells L45:47Should cell L51 sum cells L45:50? Currently its only Summing half of the table.Should cell F61 sum cell s F55:60? Currently its only Summing half of the table.There is no formula in cell E81, should this not sum all the Subtotals ?In additional, the cost breakdown tab doesn’t have the correct RFP reference.Will a revised Form C be issued, or can we amend ourselves?Response: An amendment to the RFP will be issued and a revised Form C Financial Proposal Breakdown_RFP_RFP202345917 Amendment1 will be uploaded
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28-Apr-2023 17:39
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: In RFP_Section_II_Schedule of Requirements_DSIM_RFP202345917 Final, it is mentioned inChapter 11: Mandatory EquipmentDocuments Required to be Submitted as part of the Technical Proposal (i.e. certifications, trial results, proof of compliance to standards, etc) Question:Could you please give us the details of the material that need a certification (which type of certifications) and trial results.Could you please give us the details of the material that needs certification and trial results. (What kind of certifications and trial)Response:All necessary documents required to be submitted alongside the technical proposal are listed in the table under this section. For these items, certification and trial results are not required, as mentioned in the description box: bidders to provide “A full breakdown/description of kit contents and kit bag.” And as mentioned in the table containing the suggested field carry-case contents, bidders to include details of proposed items in their technical proposal.
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28-Apr-2023 12:03
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: In RFP_Section_II_Schedule of Requirements_DSIM_RFP202345917 Final, it is mentioned inChapter 8: Project Methodology In the table Deliverables5. Final Report, including final results against the outcomes and indicators specified in 7(b).Question:I don't see any indicators where specified, item 7(b) is "Training Location", maybe a typo?Response:This is a mistake in the form. The correct section to be referred to is section 6. An amendment will to the RFP will be issued to reflect the corrected information
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28-Apr-2023 12:01
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: In RFP_Section_II_Schedule of Requirements_DSIM_RFP202345917 Final, it is mentioned inChapter 24. Movement of personnel and equipment.Contractors are to abide by UNMAS Libya security information only, which UNMAS Libya willreceive from its security governing body UNDSS.Question:Do you have a UNDSS road safety strategy specific to Libya? (PPE, Escort…etc)Is there restriction or obligation for all the transport for trainers from accommodation to traininglocation and between training location and demolition area?Response:The UNDSS security considerations apply only to UN staff in the country and the contractor is not expected to apply the same. However, updated security information will be provided to the contractor during contract implementation. The training location is in a low security zone whilst the demolition pit is in a medium/high security zone. UNOPS does not envisage any restrictions on movement for the contractor staff/ trainers. In case the security situation might change during the mobilisation and/or implementation period, information will be provided accordingly. The contractor is expected to manage security for their own staff and trainers throughout the period in Libya.
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28-Apr-2023 11:59
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question:Could UNOPS provide an indication of the location of the Forensic Police Training School to enable bidders to select hotels that match the criteria of “recommended maximum 5 miles distance from the training venue”, as stated on page 24 of the SOR.Response:As per Para IV: Activities of the SOR, the Forensic Police Training School is located near the Police Training Academy in Salah Elddien district of Tripoli.Question:From our research, flights between Sabha and Tripoli are unavailable. The routing for flights between Benghazi and Tripoli involve two layovers in other countries resulting in over 30 hours of travel time. Due to the length of these layovers there may also be requirement for visas. As such, would UNOPS find it acceptable for bidders to propose alternative travel arrangements for students and their escorts?Response:Internal flight from Sabha and Benghazi to Tripoli and vice versa are available. Bidders are encouraged to consult with local airlines and/or travel agents. Indirect flights with layovers in other countries are not acceptable.
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25-Apr-2023 14:51
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question:SOR Page 22 states that transportation for students from accommodation to training location and between training location and demolition area is through the Forensic Police. For the avoidance of doubt could UNOPS confirm if Forensic Police will provide transport from the accommodation to the demolition area for students?Response:Yes transport from accommodation or training location to demolition area, as applicable, will be provided by the Forensic Police Question:Please could UNOPS confirm what facilities are available within the classrooms at the Forensic Police School? For example, is there furniture, projectors and screens?Response: Please note as per page 22 of the SOR, table of division of responsibilities, the provision of training aids and, equipment required for delivery of training is the responsibility of the contractor. The classrooms are equipped with furniture, but any training equipment or aids to support the delivery of training, including screen and projector shall be provided by the contractor. Question:Please could UNOPS confirm if there is any medical support available at the demolition area, such as an ambulance on site?Response: Yes medical support will be provided at the demolition area by the Forensic Police EOD Unit.Question:In regard to the DSIM ToT course, the SOR page 7 states that “Students for this course will be a mix of students who previously received DSIM training and best performing students to be selected from the newly trained group under deliverable 3 above”. In order to deliver both courses with the suggest course lengths will be a period of 5 weeks, rather than the stipulated 4 week training delivery duration. As such, please could UNOPS reconfirm the Training Delivery duration.Response: Reference Para. VII. Timing, the suggested training lengths and timelines are a suggestion and UNMAS Libya welcomes any innovation with training delivery timelines and methodology adhering to the overall objective of this project. It is thus up to bidders to design and propose suitable training length to deliver the course training package developed under deliverable 1, noting that all contract phases shall be completed before 30 November 2023.Question:Would UNOPS be able to provide the sizes required for the forensic suits?Response: The required sizes are not currently available and shall be provided to the contractor upon contract award. Question:On SOR page 6, it states the DSIM ToT course has “Up to 24 students”. For planning purposes, could UNOPS provide the minimum number of students who will partake in this course?Response: For planning purposes bidders shall design their proposal counting on the maximum number of students who will attend the DSIM attend course, which is 24 students. Question:When the SOR refers to PPE, could UNOPS confirm what type of PPE this is referring to, is it simply the forensic suits?Response: The contents for the field carrycase of DSIM equipment and associated PPE provided in the SOR are marked as suggested contents as per para. VI. Equipment of the SOR. Bidders are required to propose a suitable list of equipment in line with their proposal, including any necessary PPE for inclusion in the field carry case and for use during the training. However, please note that PPE in the SOR refers to PPE for forensic related work/purposes including forensic suits. . Question:Please could UNOPS confirm if there are any convention munition training aids at the demolition area that could be utilized by contractors?Response: All the convention munition will be managed and provided by the FP EOD Unit and will be supporting the contractor. UNOPS does not envisage contractors using any munition during training.
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25-Apr-2023 14:40
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Dear ProcurementTeam, When can bidders expect the prebid meeting and Q&A minutes to be released on the eSourcing system?Response:They have been just released
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17-Apr-2023 18:15
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webservice@unops.org
New amendment added #2: Dear Applicants,Please note that this amendment is being issued to attach the following fiels to this RFP:Pre-Bid Conference MinutesPre-Bid Conference Presentation List of UNDSS Approved Hotels in Tripoli, Libya.Please be guided accordingly.
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17-Apr-2023 17:59
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Dear Procurement Team In the SOR 9. Management and Administration Capacity, page 10 states that the Project Manager/Training Manager is required to have “an academic, professional or vocational certificate in training design or training delivery or teaching”. Would UNOPS accept proven experience in effective training and instructional delivery in mine action or at military level as an alternative?Response:In accordance with para. 9: Management and administration Capacity of the SOR, The Project Manager/Manager is required to have an academic, professional, or vocational certificate in training design or training delivery or teaching (for post compulsory education / post 16 years / adult) issued by a recognized educational institution or a professional or trade body (this may include military or police instructor certificates). Proven experience in effective training and instructional delivery in mine action or at military level should be accompanied by an academic, professional, or vocational certificate in training design or training delivery or teaching issued by a recognized educational institution or a professional or trade body, or a military/police instructor certificate
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14-Apr-2023 02:00
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webservice@unops.org
New amendment added #1: Dear Applicants,Please note that following changes has been made to the Particular tab:Clarifications/pre-bid meeting date in the main header has been amended to 2023-04-04 14:00 UTC. That is to bring it in line with the Clarifications/pre-bid meeting details under the same tab. The following text has been removed from under "Addtional Details":This tender includes eligibility criteria that requires that the Offeror is pre-qualified in all the relevant technical categories OR all Joint Venture members combined are pre-qualified in all the relevant technical categories noted in the solicitation documents. This will be checked during the evaluation stage. Please be guided accordingly.
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03-Apr-2023 09:56
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webservice@unops.org