RFP Southeast Asia Regional Programme on Combating Marine Plastics - Develop Guidebook for Common Methodologies for Assessment and Monitoring of Plastic Pollution
UNOPS
RFP Southeast Asia Regional Programme on Combating Marine Plastics - Develop Guidebook for Common Methodologies for Assessment and Monitoring of Plastic Pollution
Request for proposal
Reference:
RFP/2023/46988
Beneficiary countries or territories:
Indonesia
Registration level:
Basic
Published on:
26-May-2023
Deadline on:
07-Jul-2023 08:00 0.00
Description
Tender description: This tender is for Southeast Asia Regional Programme on Combating Marine Plastics - Develop Guidebook for Common Methodologies for Assessment and Monitoring of Plastic Pollution
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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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The tender contains sustainability considerations addressing gender equality and women's empowerment.
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Gender mainstreaming, targeted employment of women, promotion of women-owned businesses.
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New clarification added: QUESTION Given some of the uncertainties raised by these clauses, we request a two week extension in order to address properly.ANSWER : The tender has been posted for one month, so an extension is not possible
Edited on:
04-Jul-2023 05:22
Edited by:
webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: QUESTIONIn the Terms of Reference under "Task 3. Governmental consultations", it is stated that the contractor is responsible for "Ensuring coordination with the Event Management team". What does this entail? Will the Event Management team make the arrangements for the meeting venue, catering, etc., or is this done by the contractor? Should we include such costs in our budget and Form C: Financial Proposal Form?We understand from previous questions that bidders do not need to include the travel costs for the delegates. Therefore, we will not include delegates' travel costs in Form C: Financial Proposal Form. Please advise if this is a correct interpretation.ANSWERAn event management entity will be assigned to provide logistic support to consultations/workshops. They will ensure venue, catering relatated support. Selected bidders need to keep coordination with them.but no budget is required from the bidder's side.Travels for deligates will be arranged by the event management/UNOPS. Hence, no need to include in the financial proposal form
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04-Jul-2023 05:16
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: QUESTIONClause 37: Liquidated damages, capped at 10% of contract sumClarification: What is the amount per day?ANSWER : In the tender particulars, the Liquidated damages, is Not applicable
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26-Jun-2023 05:43
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: QUESTIONClause 9: Intellectual Property (IP) rights – UNOPS will own all IP rights (including “know how”) generated during the projectClarification: We request this clause is amended to allow us to reuse know how that we develop during this project for our future work.ANSWERUNOPS is not able to accommodate the change of texts in the contract regarding the IP rights. In case bidder cannot agree to this clause, please indicate this in your submission
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26-Jun-2023 05:42
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: QUESTION : Clause 5: Indemnification - unlimited liability for acts/omissions, or copyright infringement.Clarification: We request that liability be limited to the value of the contract. If liability cannot be limited please advise which insurance companies UNOPS recognize that will fulfil this clause. Note that during our scan we have not identified any insurance companies that will cover for such an open ended clause.ANSWER : UNOPS is not able to accommodate the change of texts in the contract regarding liability
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26-Jun-2023 05:41
Edited by:
webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: QUESTIONWIll the consultant be expected to pay for travel costs for delegates during the consultations?ANSWERNo, consultants are not expected to pay for travel costs for the delegate during consultation. Consultants only need to include their own travel costs in the financial proposal
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22-Jun-2023 08:03
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: 1. Question: Are the communication and dissemination products expected to be developed entirely by us or will an external agency be onboarded by UNOPS for the same? If videos / social media posts are to be developed, how many of these shall we consider for our financial costing purposes?Answer: Please refer to Task 4 and the section for Deliverable and Timeline in the ToR. Since the communication products are relevant to the assignment, it is expected that the selected contractor will develop any necessary communication products. The number of communication products depends on the proposed methodology of the selected contractor.2. Question : What are the travel requirements of this project?Answer: Travel related information is provided in Section 8 of the ToR. Based on the contractor’s methodology, additional travel can be proposed with justification.3. Question :The RFP talks of an ongoing project by the World Bank regarding plastic pollution assessment methodologies. Is any information regarding this project available in the public domain?Answer: The information related to the study is available in the public domain. Searching through popular engines using appropriate keywords will lead to the findings.4. Question: Can we add annexures to the technical proposal format? Or do we have to add all of our content within the provided format?Answer: Yes. Annex(es) can be added to the technical proposal format5. Question: In Section 1 of Form D, one of the assessment criteria for task 1.2 is the management structure - Kindly clarify if it is about the project management structure or the overall organizational management structure?Answer: Contractors are expected to demonstrate the overall organizational strengths connecting to the proposed project structure with a clear link to the management capabilities
Edited on:
22-Jun-2023 06:27
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webservice@unops.org
New amendment added #2: Dear Bidder,The purpose of the amendment is to add the Minutes of the Pre-Bid Meeting and the presentation file. Thank you
Edited on:
16-Jun-2023 04:26
Edited by:
webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: QUESTION : Will you please send an invite to the pre-bid meeting scheduled for June 8?ANSWER :Pre-Bid meeting: RFP/2023/46988 - Southeast Asia Regional Programme on Combating Marine Plastics - Develop Guidebook for Common Methodologies for Assessment and Monitoring of Plastic PollutionDate : Thursday June 8, 2023 Time : 1:00 – 2:00 PM (Time zone: Asia/Jakarta- GMT +7:00)Google Meet joining infoVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/mui-dumr-xcsOr dial: (US) +1 657-258-1935 PIN: 721 361 452#More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/mui-dumr-xcs?pin=5110954779983For confirmation of attendance to the pre-bid meeting, please send an email to piskaa@unops.org before Wednesday, 07 June 2023 at 01:00 PM (Bangkok time GMT +7:00). If you have questions prior to the prebid meeting, you could also send it to the above email. We will answer during the prebid meeting.Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is not mandatory, but bidders are encouraged to attend.
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01-Jun-2023 05:53
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webservice@unops.org
New amendment added #1: Dear Bidder,We would like to re-schedule the prebid meeting to June 08, 2023 at 1.00-2.00 PM (Jakarta/Bangkok time)Thank you
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31-May-2023 10:02
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webservice@unops.org