Request for Proposal and Quotation for Services

Quantitative Household Survey

PURPOSE
FHI 360 is seeking price quotations from qualified firms to conduct a baseline household survey in selected geographic areas of Khulna and Barishal divisions as per the following requirements.

BACKGROUND
Family Health International (FHI 360) is an international nonprofit organization working to improve the health and well-being of people in the United States and around the world. The organization works with governments and civil society organizations to create jobs, educate children, provide lifesaving health care and bring about positive social change. FHI 360 does this by using research and evidence to design and deliver programs that change behaviors, increase access to services and improve lives. A staff of more than 4,000 professionals works in more than 60 countries around the world. Their diverse technical expertise and deep understanding of local conditions provide a 360-degree perspective that allows the team to develop customized responses to the toughest human development challenges.

Implemented by FHI 360, “USAID’s Strengthening Multisectoral Nutrition Programming through Implementation Science Activity”, henceforth referred to as “the Project” in this document, is a five-year nutrition research project designed to improve nutrition policy making and implementation in Bangladesh based on locally generated evidence. With the leadership of FHI 360, the project will be implemented in six districts of Khulna (Chuadanga, Jashore, Jhenaidah and Kushtia) and Barishal (Barishal and Perojpur) divisions in collaboration with national and international organizations.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND QUOTATION

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Offerors must submit proposal and quotation to FHI 360 for the services as per below, and that meet the following specifications:

  • Lead field implementation of baseline survey:
  • Hire and manage necessary staff such as field data collectors and supervisors
  • Prepare and coordinate all logistics necessary to conduct the survey
  • Co-lead field data collector training with FHI 360
  • Pre-test data collection tools, including arranging all necessary logistics
  • Manage separate household listing and interview teams
  • Monitor field work quality
  • Ensure adherence to study protocol during survey activities
  • Check data entry quality
  • Provide data collection tablets and program for data entry (with FHI 360 support)
  • Compile and clean data – submit raw and cleaned data
  • Provide detailed report of field work

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The following must be included in the quotation:

  • Proposed number of each type of staff for completion of field work in specified time frame
  • Logistics for pre-test
  • Logistics for data collector and supervisor training
  • Logistics for field work
  • Staff for data cleaning and reporting
  • CV of the lead person of the firm
  • CV of the lead supervisor of this activity  

Application Deadline: 8 July 2018

Please refer to the detailed Request for Proposal and Quotation for this assignment

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Interested firms are requested to submit a Proposal and Quotation with Organization Profile, cover letter, Copy of Trade License, TIN Certificate, VAT Registration, Bank Account Certificate, list of three references and certificates/ documents showing past experience, client list and any other relevant documents under the terms and conditions mentioned above. Please submit your proposal in a sealed envelope on organization letterhead to FHI 360 Bangladesh Country Office, Plot # 1, ANZ Huq Eleven Square, 8th floor, Road # 11, Banani, Dhaka - 1213, Bangladesh) on or before 4pm of 8 July 2018. Proposals that are received by FHI 360 after the deadline indicated above, for whatever reason, shall not be considered for evaluation. If you need further information please feel free to contact Dr. Taufique Joarder, Research Director, email: tjoarder@fhi360.org