Introduction:

Since 2006, PMI has protected millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa from malaria through three vector control initiatives. Indoor residual spraying (IRS) sprays insecticide on walls, ceilings, and other indoor resting places to kill mosquitoes that transmit malaria. Insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) protect people as they sleep. And entomological monitoring helps countries monitor, adapt, and respond to changes in mosquito populations, including their resistance to insecticides. Abt Global has contributed to this work since 2011 by leading the Africa Indoor Residual Spraying (AIRS), PMI AIRS, and PMI VectorLink projects.

In December 2022, PMI awarded Abt the PMI Evolve Project, which supports PMI and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) missions and bureaus with the planning, implementing, and monitoring of malaria vector control programs in 21 countries. PMI Evolve is building on the prior projects’ IRS, ITN, and larval source management (LSM) activities and entomological monitoring. The new project is strengthening the capacity of local institutions, including national malaria programs, district health offices, and research institutions, to independently conduct vector control programs. PMI Evolve is also responsible for program evaluation and conducting operations research on new vector control innovations.

Abt Global has been ranked among top 20 global research firms and one of the top 40 development innovators. 

Requested Products:

Abt invites bids from eligible manufactures /manufacturer authorized suppliers of vehicles listed below:

Instructions to bidders

1. If reference is made (in the attached vehicle worksheet) to any brand, whether directly or implied, it is for reference purposes only intended to provide a common reference point for all. Other brands are acceptable provided they meet the salient characteristics in the worksheet, which are: Body Type, Fuel type, Seating capacity, Transmission, Drive, Driver's position, [additional accessories, such extended fuel tank, Bull bar and winch, second spare tire or snorkel (when requested in the vehicle worksheet), and finally compliance with the stated USAID Source/Nationality Geo code.
2. Answer completely each element and item of information requested in the vehicle worksheet, and explain and/or justify any deviations.
3. At a minimum, bids must include the following details to be considered compliant:
   • Fully completed Appendix A and Appendix B, or if a different format is used, all the information requested therein.
   • Warranty information, including a summary of what is covered by the proposed warranty, the entity responsible for the Warranty offered – i.e. Manufacturer, the bidder, or other 3^rd party (specify).
   • In-country after sale service locations. Please include services covered in the quoted price, and any applicable instructions.
   • A statement that offer is compliant with Abt minimum safety requirements.
4. Communication concerning Abt's solicitation or the offeror's bid shall be made through the authorized buyer identified below. Unauthorized contacts are basis for disqualification.
5. Offeror is required to reference the Abt RFQ number on their offer/quotation. And are requested to respond by reply to the applicable RFQ issuance email.
6. Bids must be signed by a duly authorized representative of the bidder. And must contain the bidder’s full address, and contact details.
7. Given the different styles suppliers use to present their offers and need to simplify this analysis process, we have included a Bid sheet at the bottom of this RFQ. Use of this form is strongly recommended. If the bidder chooses to use another format, please be sure to include all the information included in the Bid sheet below.
8. Bid submitted without all requested information can be disqualified as non-responsive.
9. Bids shall be valid for 120 days after submission.
10. Consignee and where applicable, ship to address, as well as other country specific shipping instructions and requirements will be shared with the winning bidder at time of order placement.
11. This request does not commit Abt to any costs incurred by your efforts to respond to this solicitation.

NOTE:

Not withstanding any prior agreement in place between Abt and the vendor, by signing and returning this RFQ and/or submitting an offer, seller acknowledges receipt and acceptance of all terms and conditions contained in this RFQ. Seller also certifies that all Representations and Certifications contained herein, as applicable to seller's quotation, are accurate, current and complete.

Evaluation Criteria:

Award will be based to the most advantageous offer, the following factors considered:

• Compliance with specifications (see attached vehicle work sheet), and RFQ instructions
• Price and cost related factors
• Delivery lead time
• Payment terms

[See Appendix A: Bid Sheet on next page below]

APPENDIX A: BID SHEET

RFQ#: RWA-V2024-0719- [Supplier Name]
[Add supplier full address here]

Other Required information:

A. General and logistics Information:

1. Country of Origin:
2. Country of Shipping (where shipped from):­­­­­­­­­ ­
3. Manufacture Year:
4. Model Year:
5. Number of Vehicles per container:
6. Type and size of container:
7. Quoted US flagship vessel option (Quote US flag vessels where available): Yes/No
8. If answered NO to # 7 above, provide reason:
9. Aftersales service locations (specify cities and towns as applicable):
10. Warranty information (specify duration and covered services):
11. Quote validity:
12. Payment terms (Note: Abt standard terms are net 30 days payment terms):

B. Technical Specification (refer to attached vehicle worksheet to ensure full compliance):

1. Fuel Type:
2. Body Type:
3. Appx Engine Displacement (Note that displacement range provided in the worksheet is only indicative):
4. Seating Capacity, incl. driver:
5. Transmission:
6. Drive (eg 4WD/AWD):
7. Driver’s Position:
8. Extended or Dual Fuel Tank:
9. Bull Bar and Winch:
10. Snorkel:
11. Number if doors:
12. Roof Rack:

C. List and explain any deviations from RFQ requirements:

D. List Attachments included with your quote: