USAID Architecture and Engineering (A&E), Design and Construction Oversight Activity in the Southern Africa Region
ID: 72067425RFI00001Type: Special Notice
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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID/SOUTH AFRICAPRETORIA, ZAF

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https://sam.gov/opp/0b77ac18555847268e7e0b7d1e765494/view
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    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking input from interested entities regarding a potential Architecture and Engineering (A&E) Design and Construction Oversight Activity in the Southern Africa region. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to assess the capabilities of both local and international organizations to inform the design of future development activities, ultimately enhancing project outcomes in the region. The services sought include conducting feasibility studies, preparing design documentation, and providing construction oversight, with a focus on entities experienced with foreign government donors like USAID. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses electronically by January 31, 2025, to the primary contact at pretoriaapplications@usaid.gov or the secondary contact, Ross Barnard, at rbarnard@usaid.gov.

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    USAID Pretoria Applications
    pretoriaapplications@usaid.gov
    Ross Barnard
    rbarnard@usaid.gov
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    RFI_Number_72067425RFI00001_Construction.pdf
    The USAID Southern Africa Mission has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for potential Architecture and Engineering (A&E) Design and Construction Oversight Services in the Southern Africa region. The RFI seeks input from local and international entities to assess their capabilities, which may aid in the design of future development activities. This inquiry aims to improve project outcomes but does not constitute a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) or applications, implying no binding agreement will result from responses. Interested parties should submit their responses electronically by January 31, 2025. The requested services include conducting feasibility studies, preparing design documentation, and providing construction oversight. Additionally, the RFI specifies desired professional skill sets, regional presence within the Southern African Development Community, and previous experience with foreign government donors like USAID. The document also clarifies that no contract or funding will arise from this RFI, and any costs incurred in submission are the responder's responsibility. This initiative highlights the agency's commitment to engaging qualified entities for enhancing local development infrastructure projects.
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