Request for Proposal (RFP) at Creative Associates International

Creative Associates International provides outstanding, on-the-ground development services and forges partnerships to deliver sustainable solutions to global challenges. Its experts focus on building inclusive educational systems, transitioning communities from conflict to peace, developing sustainable economic growth, engaging youth, promoting transparent elections and more. Creative is recognized for its ability to quickly adapt and excel in conflict and post-conflict environments.

• Woven Plastic Mat (outdoor/indoor) 6 fts x 4 fts / Each 500.
• Blanket - Wool or Cotton made Size 6 fts X 4fts / Each 450.
• Blanket - Wool or Cotton made Size 3 fts X 3 fts / Each 50.
• Petroleum Jelly 250mil / Each 500.
• Soap Bars (pack of 6 pcs) / Each 500.
• Plastic Slippers / Each 500.
• Sanitary Pad-pack (packet of 12) for Women and Young Girls / Packet 500.
• 20 Liters Plastic Bucket / Each 500.
• Pillow -size 71cm X 46cm, weight: 800g / Each 500.
• Detergents (900 grams) / Each 500.

• Cover Page: Complete applicable sections on first page of this RFQ. Submit a copy of company CAC registration certificate and evidence
• Past Performance: Vendors are required to submit the contact information of three references. This should include the name, company, relationship to the vendors, email address, and/or phone number for each reference. Additionally, the vendor is required to include details of three business references.
• Source Code: All goods and services supplied must meet USAID Geographic Code 937 (special free world) or Code 935 (any area or country including the recipient country, but excluding any country that is a prohibited source) in accordance with the US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), 22 CFR 228. Vendors are required to indicate the source of all products in their proposals. Per 22 CFR 228, the following definitions apply:
  • Source: "Source" means the country from which a commodity is shipped to the cooperating country or the cooperating country itself if the commodity is located therein at the time of purchase. However, where a commodity is shipped from a free port or bonded warehouse in the form in which received therein, “source” means the country from which the commodity was shipped to the free port or bonded warehouse.
  • Brand Names: Specific brands and/or models indicated—while often preferred—are for description only. An equivalent substitute, as determined by the specifications, will be acceptable.
• Restricted countries: Under no circumstances may items or items with components from any countries restricted by the US Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC). Additional information on these restrictions can be found at  https://www.treasury.gov/resourcecenter/sanctions/Programs/Pages/Programs.aspx.”
• Price Validity: The Vendor must state in their quotation the validity period of their quotation. The minimum offer acceptance period for this RFQ is 90 days after closing date of the RFQ. If an Vendor has provided a validity period of less than 90 days, the quotation may be eliminated.
• Shipping: Vendors must provide detailed shipping and delivery information in their Offer based on the destination shown on Cover Page. The specific delivery address will be provided with the Purchase Order award documents.

• Creative will consider the most valuable offer by evaluating and comparing other factors in addition to price. 
• Only quotations that meet the requirements above will be considered for evaluation. 
• Please note that if there are significant deficiencies regarding responsiveness to the requirements of this RFQ, an offer may be deemed "non-responsive" and thereby disqualified from consideration. 
• Creative reserves the right to waive immaterial deficiencies at its discretion. Therefore, the quotation should contain the best value from both a technical and price perspective. 
• Creative will select the vendor whose quotation represents the best overall value to Creative in terms of the selection criteria specified below. 
• Vendors who do not follow the instructions in this RFQ may be disqualified from consideration.

• Acceptable Quotation Validity Period.
•  Availability of items.
• Delivery within specified time.
• Acceptable warranty period.