Introduction
Background: IPA is a research and policy Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that discovers and promotes effective solutions to global poverty problems. IPA designs, rigorously evaluates and refines these solutions and their applications together with researchers and local decision makers, ensuring evidence is used to improve the lives of the world’s poor. Since being founded in 2002, IPA has worked with over 400 leading academics to conduct over 500 evaluations in 51 countries.
IPA Rwanda was established in 2013 and has multiple active projects spanning Education, Agriculture, Finance and Health. IPA Rwanda predominantly implements randomized evaluations in collaboration with the academics, the Government of Rwanda and other development NGOs to evaluate the impact of new development concepts to help inform future government policy and development projects.
Synopsis of the Request for Quotation
IPA Rwanda invites qualified offerors to submit proposals to supply and deliver office supplies in support of IPA office operations and program implementation.
RFQ No. |
RFQ No. 002/10/21/2024/SUP |
Issue Date |
October 21, 2024 |
Title |
office supplies tender |
Issuing Office |
Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), Rwanda Plot 1123, KK23/KK387, Kicukiro(30.1054823/@-1.9760264,30.1009648,15z" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(49, 158, 98); text-decoration: none; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;" rel="noopener">IPA Rwanda office map), |
Deadline for Receipt of Questions |
October 25, 2024, at 5PM |
Point of Contact for Questions |
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Deadline for Receipt of Quotes. |
October 28th ,2024 at 5PM |
Submission Address |
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Anticipated Award Type |
A Blanket Purchase Agreement, IPA will pay an agreed fixed price on the items requested. Issuance of this RFQ in no way obligates IPA to award a subcontract or purchase order and Bidders will not be reimbursed for any costs associated with the preparation of their quote. |
Basis for Award |
An award will be given to the responsible bidder whose bid is responsive to the terms of the RFQ and is most advantageous to IPA considering price or/and other factors included in the RFQ. To be considered for award, bidders must meet the requirements identified in Section 4, “Determination of Responsibility”. No discussions or negotiations are permitted with bidders, and therefore bidders shall submit their best and final price. |
Request for Quotation
General Instructions to Bidders |
Quotes must be received by October 28th ,2024 at 5PM. Late offers will be rejected except under extraordinary circumstances at IPA’s discretion.
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Questions Regarding the RFQ |
Each Bidder is responsible for reading very carefully and understanding fully the terms and conditions of this RFQ. All communications regarding this solicitation are to be made solely through the Issuing Office and must be submitted in writing to the Issuing Office no later than the date specified above. All questions received will be compiled and answered in writing and distributed to all interested Bidders. |
Deliverables and timeline |
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Determination of Responsibility |
IPA will not enter into any type of agreement with a vendor prior to ensuring the service provider responsibility. When assessing a vendor’s responsibility, the following factors are taken into consideration: Request for Quotations:
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Compliance with Terms and Conditions |
Bidder shall be aware of the general terms and conditions for an award resulting from this RFQ. The selected Bidder shall comply with all Representations and Certifications of Compliance listed in Attachment 2: Terms and Conditions. |
Procurement Ethics |
By submitting an RFQ, Bidders certify that they have not/will not attempt to bribe or make any payments to IPA employees in return for preference, nor have any payments with Terrorists, or groups supporting Terrorists, been attempted. Any such practice constitutes an unethical, illegal, and corrupt practice and either the Bidders or the IPA staff may report violations to the Toll-Free Ethics and Compliance Anonymous Hotline at +1 844 837 5445. |
We, the undersigned, provide the attached quote in accordance RFQ # _______ dated _________Our attached quote is for the total price of _____________________ (figure and in words)
I certify a validity period of 360 days for the prices provided in the attached Price Schedule/Bill of Quantities. Our quote shall be binding upon us subject to the modifications.
We understand that IPA is not bound to accept any quotes it receives.
Authorized Signature:
Name and Title of Signatory:
Name of Firm:
Address:
Telephone:
Email:
Company Seal/Stamp:
Attachment 1: Price schedule template
Attachment 2: Terms and Conditions
Done at Kigali on October 21, 2024
IPA Rwanda
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