Provision of Internet Subscription, 5.0 Mbps Tender - 46820295

Procurement Summary

Country: Liberia

Summary: Provision of Internet Subscription, 5.0 Mbps Bandwidth

Deadline: 31 Oct 2020

Posting Date: 23 Oct 2020

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 46820295

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Competition: ICB

Financier: United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

Purchaser Ownership: -

Tender Value: Refer Document

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72400000 - Internet services

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Tender Details

Quotation are invited for Provision of Internet Subscription, 5.0 Mbps Bandwidth.
Liberia Economic Policy Dialogue Activity (LEPDA)
Funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Nathan Associates Inc.
October 20, 2020
Request for quotation (RFQ) - Provision of internet subscription, 5.0 Mbps Bandwidth
Background: Nathan Associates Inc., an international economic and analytics consulting firm based outside Washington, DC, has been awarded the USAID Liberia Economic Policy Dialogue Activity (LEPDA) - a four (4) year program working in partnership with the Government of Liberia (GOL) to provide technical assistance, capacity building and mentoring support to the Ministry of Finance Development Planning, Ministry of Commerce, Central Bank of Liberia and Ministry of State. LEPDA-s scope of work will involve active collaboration and subcontracting with other international development firms and Civil Society Organizations. The contract was awarded in October, 2019 and Nathan Associates Inc. has established an office in Monrovia, Liberia.
Overview of tasks: In an effort to effectively execute the mandate stated herein, the Liberia Economic Policy Dialogue Activity (LEPDA) is now inviting experienced and reputable firms/service providers to submit quotations/proposals for the provision of steady internet subscription.
Technical Requirements
• Speed requirement: Symmetric 5.0 Mbps bandwidth.
• Connection requirement: Cable type (preferably fiber-optic) or wireless solutions required.
• No limitations on traffic/ports and as required, bandwidth capacity should be channeled through direct IP connection.
• Service uniformity must be ensured. Overall uptime should not be less than 99%.
• Data confidentiality guarantee is required. Provider may not scan traffic (if this should be done for finding problems in the network, a prior LEPDA agreement must be obtained).
• All necessary hardware, cabling and software (if required for internet service) should be provided and set-up by the provider.
• ISP must be able to manage the Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) to be installed in the LEPDA Office.
• Free and unlimited technical support.
• Access traffic management, network monitoring and access to raw log files.
Additional Notes
• The successful provider must have 7x24x365 coverage for technical assistance and/or helpdesk facilities. Under the normal circumstances all problems should be resolved within maximum 24 hours after the notification from LEPDA is received.
• The provider is also responsible for contacting designated LEPDA authority for both scheduled and un-scheduled downtime.
• Service providers are required to describe what alternate routing or fallback arrangements for continuity of service they have in place (if any), should their primary link(s) to the internet backbone become non-operational.
• LEPDA may wish to visit the vendor`s Network Operations Centre.

• The successful provider must have a physical presence, including availability of technical

support in Liberia.

Implementation

All installation/ setup works and connection should be accomplished within 5 days after the signing

of Purchase Order.

Contract duration and payment schedule:

• Internet service should be based on fixed quarterly fee payment plan with no additional cost.

• Contract duration: 12 months with possibility for graceful exit with a 30 days period of written

notice, without penalties on the side of LEPDA.

Selection criteria:

• Five (5) years relevant experience in provision of services in nature, scale and complexity

commensurate with the present terms of reference with already provided services possessing

features required by these terms of reference.

• The bidder must have a Network Monitoring System (NMS) supported by qualified and

experienced engineers/technical support team.

• It is required that bidders submit copy of valid tax clearance and business registration

certificates.

• Experience of performing similar tasks for US Government Funded Projects, World Bank,

EU is desired.

• Detailed proposal which outlines cost, implementation schedule and clear description of

services to be provided.

• List of current clients including contact phone numbers and email addresses.

Submission requirements:

All quotes should be addressed and submitted electronically to the attention of:

NATHAN ASSOCIATES INC.

USAID-Liberia Economic Policy Dialogue Activity (LEPDA)

DB Tower (Opposite Mercy International Med. Center), Newport Street

Mamba Point-Liberia

Please submit all proposals to the following email: [email protected]. If you have

question (s), please don-t hesitate to call +231 775863327/ 770937162 / 886454214.

Liberia Economic Policy Dialogue Activity (LEPDA)

Funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and

implemented by Nathan Associates Inc.

Deadline for submission: Interested bidders are encouraged to submit their proposals no or before

October 31, 2020 at 5:00pm. Late submission will not be given consideration.

Documents

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