Consultancy Services for the Impact Evaluation/Endline Survey Local Infrastructures in Rural Anbar LIRA I & II

New amendment added #1: The purpose of this amendment # 1 is to add the both Phase result matrices under Documents tab (named: LIRA 1 Result Matrix and LIRA II- Results Matrix

New clarification added: Dear bidder,We have reviewed the “Vendor Submission” section and noted that there are 64 supplier forms and 19 documents to be completed or uploaded. Could you please confirm whether all these forms and documents are mandatory for submission? If all are required, the volume of documentation is quite substantial and will require considerable time to complete accurately. Therefore, we kindly request a deadline extension to allow sufficient time for proper preparation and submission.UNOPS response: In addition to the questionnaires, you are requested to submit all documents specified under the Checklist tab (Mandatory). Please note that an extension of the submission deadline will not be acceptedBest regards 

New clarification added: Dear bidders,Kindly find the below received clarifications an UNOPS responses, please check the responses and if you have any additional claifications please share them with us 1) Eligibility & Qualification Criteria1.1 Bidder registration: Can the bidding entity be registered internationally, or is national registration in Iraq required?1.2 Joint ventures: Are joint ventures between a local and an international partner accepted?1.3 JV lead: If JVs are accepted, can the international partner be the lead applicant?UNOPS response: Please refer to Qualification Criteria "Bidders are required to be registered with the government of Iraq as a formal business entity and possess a valid license for operations within the country. Joint Ventures in combined must meet the criteria"1.4 Subcontracting: May the prime bidder engage local subcontractors for fieldwork while retaining overall responsibility? If yes, what documentation is required for proposed subs?UNOPS response: Subcontractor is not allowed2) Submission2.1 Deadline: Would UNOPS consider a brief extension of 1 week to October 19th to the submission deadline to accommodate the multi-site planning and coordination required?UNOPS response: Deadline cannot be extended as we don't have enough time in the project.2.2 Bid validity: Please confirm the required quotation validity period and whether UNOPS may request an extension of validity if needed.UNOPS response: The bid validity is 60 days, UNOPS may request an extension if needed.3) Scope & Methodology3.1 Comparison logic: Is there any expectation of counterfactuals/comparison groups for impact estimation, or is this strictly an endline performance/outcome assessment without causal attribution?UNOPS response: Follow the ToR only3.2 Indicator set: Will UNOPS share the results framework/indicator dictionary (with definitions and calculations) at RFQ stage, or only upon award?UNOPS response: The project background has been shared, result framework can be found in the Documents tab under the names " LIRA I- Results Matrix and LIRAII- Results Matrix"Best regards 

New clarification added: Dear Bidders,Kindly find the link for the pre-bid meeting https://meet.google.com/ktg-gdfx-mit?authuser=0Best regards