SOLICITATION NOTICE
B -- Morocco - Cold Chain Storage for Fisheries Technical Assistance
- Notice Date
- 7/1/2009
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- United States Trade and Development Agency, USTDA, USTDA, 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, C/O US TDA 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, Virginia, 22209-3901
- ZIP Code
- 22209-3901
- Solicitation Number
- 2009-21007A
- Archive Date
- 9/5/2009
- Point of Contact
- John Kusnierek, Phone: (703) 875-4357
- E-Mail Address
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jkusnierek@ustda.gov
(jkusnierek@ustda.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- POC John Kusnierek, USTDA 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600 Arlington, VA 22209-3901 Tel: (703) 875-4357 Fax: (703) 875-4009 ***Please do not contact contracts office*** Proposal Submission Place: Majid Kaissar El Ghaib, Director General Office National des Pêches 15, Rue Lieutenant Mahroud, BP 16243-20300 Casablanca, Morocco Phone: (212 22) 24 05 51 Fax: (212 22) 24 23 05 Morocco - Cold Storage for Fisheries Technical Assistance The Grantee invites submission of qualifications and proposal data (collectively referred to as the "Proposal") from interested U.S. firms which are qualified on the basis of experience and capability to develop a technical assistance for cold storage for fisheries. The proposed TA will include a comprehensive study to identify the specific needs for cold storage infrastructure and facilities that would help reduce losses among Morocco's artisanal fisheries. This will include the assessment of the most appropriate technologies, and the quantity/sizes of cold storage facilities. In addition, the project will include a training component targeting producers and producer associations on the importance of cold storage. The study would primarily address the technical and financial feasibility of investing in a cold storage network for artisanal fisheries, a priority sector as identified by MCC and ONP. Morocco is the leading country in fish production in the Arab region, producing 30% of the Arab region's catch or 930,000 tons a year. Fishing is an important sector in Morocco representing 60% of Moroccan food exports and 15% of total national exports with the majority destined for Europe. Recognizing the important role of fishing in the Moroccan economy, the Millennium Challenge Corporation has committed $116.17 million USD to stimulate growth in this sector through the Small-Scale Fisheries Project. The Small-Scale Fisheries Project will transform the small-scale fisheries sector by modernizing the means of catching, storing, and marketing fish, thereby improving the quality of the catch, maintaining the value chain, and increasing fishers' access to both local and export markets. MCC funding will be used to construct up to 20 landing sites along both coasts, to construct or upgrade fishery facilities in up to 13 major ports, and to build or re-build up to 6 modern wholesale markets in selected cities. In addition, the MCC project will provide technical assistance and training required to ensure proper management and to partially fund the acquisition of fresh-fish transportation equipment by mobile fish vendors. Although the MCC compact activities are intended to improve transportation and cold chain storage, there is a need for further support in the marketing and agribusiness components of the fishing sector in Morocco. Specifically, there is a need for assistance to identify ways to preserve the quality of production and improve the value of the catch. An efficient Cold Chain system is an important component of Morocco's fisheries sector and is vital for the country's economic development. The implementation of a cold chain system and refrigerated facilities would enhance Morocco's ability to increase the value of high quality fish products. ONP has identified this project as a priority as it would reduce post-catch losses and improve fisherman's incomes. The study will identify the optimal institutional arrangements for the implementation of the needed cold storage facilities, and explore a number of arrangements including public private partnerships (e.g., concessions) and others. In addition, the project will include a training component targeting producers and producer associations on the importance of cold storage. The study will also focus on showing the substantial return on investment that expenditures on cold chain storage will bring, due to producers' improved abilities to maintain the quality of caught fish. The U.S. firm selected will be paid in U.S. dollars from a $462,970 grant to the Grantee from the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). A detailed Request for Proposals (RFP), which includes requirements for the Proposal, the Terms of Reference, and a background definitional mission/desk study report are available from USTDA, at 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, VA 22209-3901. To request the RFP in PDF format, please go to: https://www.ustda.gov/businessopps/rfpform.asp Requests for a mailed hardcopy version of the RFP may also be faxed to the IRC, USTDA at 703-875-4009. In the fax, please include your firm's name, contact person, address, and telephone number. Some firms have found that RFP materials sent by U.S. mail do not reach them in time for preparation of an adequate response. Firms that want USTDA to use an overnight delivery service should include the name of the delivery service and your firm's account number in the request for the RFP. Firms that want to send a courier to USTDA to retrieve the RFP should allow one hour after faxing the request to USTDA before scheduling a pick-up. Please note that no telephone requests for the RFP will be honored. Please check your internal fax verification receipt. Because of the large number of RFP requests, USTDA cannot respond to requests for fax verification. Requests for RFPs received before 4:00 PM will be mailed the same day. Requests received after 4:00 PM will be mailed the following day. Please check with your courier and/or mail room before calling USTDA. Only U.S. firms and individuals may bid on this USTDA financed activity. Interested firms, their subcontractors and employees of all participants must qualify under USTDA's nationality requirements as of the due date for submission of qualifications and proposals and, if selected to carry out the USTDA-financed activity, must continue to meet such requirements throughout the duration of the USTDA-financed activity. All goods and services to be provided by the selected firm shall have their nationality, source and origin in the U.S. or host country. The U.S. firm may use subcontractors from the host country for up to 20 percent of the USTDA grant amount. Details of USTDA's nationality requirements and mandatory contract clauses are also included in the RFP. Interested U.S. firms should submit their Proposal in English and French directly to the Grantee by 12pm NOON, August 21, 2009 at the above address. Evaluation criteria for the Proposal are included in the RFP. Price will not be a factor in contractor selection, and therefore, cost proposals should NOT be submitted. The Grantee reserves the right to reject any and/or all Proposals. The Grantee also reserves the right to contract with the selected firm for subsequent work related to the project. The Grantee is not bound to pay for any costs associated with the preparation and submission of Proposals.
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