Provision of Translation Services

• Country: Mali
• Summary: Provision of Translation Services
• MLT Ref No: 61766920
• Deadline: 10 Jan 2022
• Financier: United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
• Purchaser Ownership: Government
• Tender Value: Refer Document
• Notice Type: Tender
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• Tenders are invited for Provision of Translation Services within the Framework of a Global Purchasing Agreement. Description: Provision of translation services within the framework of a global purchasing agreement. Funded by: USAID Mali's Household and Community Health Project (HCH) Contracting entity: University Research Co., LLC-Center for Human Services (URC-CHS) Place of delivery: As needed for translations Deadline for questions: January 06 , 2021 11:00 GMT Deadline for submissions: January 10, 2021 11:00 GMT Section 1: Instructions 1.1 Introduction University Research Co., LLC (URC) implements the home and community health activity of USAID Mali (HCH). The goal of this project is to sustainably reduce maternal, newborn and child mortality (MNC) and to increase the adoption by individuals and households of healthy behaviors and the demand and use of health services in the regions of Sikasso, Mopti and Ségou by increasing the capacity of Malians to plan, finance and manage their own health at the individual, family and community levels. This five-year activity targets 26 districts in the regions of Sikasso, Mopti and Ségou. USAID HCH Activity hereby invites your company to submit bids in response to this Request for Quote (RFQ) to provide translation services according to the languages ​​below: From English (US) to French (West Africa) From French (West Africa) to English (US) Translation from and to the languages​​mentioned above will be for document types such as: Policies, procedures and templates, forms and related documents Manuals, policies and internal models Polls Training materials and PowerPoint presentations Media materials, including press releases Any other document required The majority of documents will be in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe PDF (read and create) formats. The majority of the fields are: community health; water, sanitation and hygiene; maternal, newborn and child health; family planning and reproductive health social and behavioral change; and program operations (finance, human resources, grants, compliance, procurement and IT). Technical specifications All formatted documents and forms must correspond exactly to the original version, unless otherwise agreed in writing. The Offeror must provide services in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe PDF (read and create) or their equivalent. The issuance of this solicitation in no way obliges URC to grant a release order, nor does it commit URC to reimburse Offerors for costs incurred in preparing and submitting a proposal. Please note that by submitting a response to this solicitation, the Offeror understands that USAID is not a party to this solicitation and the Offeror agrees that any claims below must be made in writing with full explanations to URC. for consideration, as USAID will not consider claims under USAID-funded scholarships. URC, in its sole discretion, will make a final decision on the claim. 1.2 Offer deadline Offers must be received by January 10 , 2021 at 12:00 noon at the latest . Late offers will be considered non-responsive 1.3 Submission of tenders All offers must be sent by email to the following email address: ml_hch_achats@urc-chs.com 1.4 Questions and clarifications All questions and clarifications regarding this quote request must be submitted in writing to Sory Ibrahim Bathily via the following email address: sbathily@urc-chs.com no later than January 06 , 2021 at 12:00 p.m. Questions and clarification requests, as well as responses to them, which Buyer believes may be of interest to other offerors, will be distributed to all RFQ recipients who have expressed an interest in an offer. 1.5 Required documents The following documents are required for any tender submission: All costs must be indicated in XOF Indicate the validity of the quotation, the delivery period and the payment terms Submit a commercial license or equivalent. Indicate all applicable taxes on the quotation Submit proof of two years of similar work experience Important: address all citations to: USAID Mali Household and Community Health Project (HCH) Evidence that the principal translators have relevant academic qualifications and professional experience Principal translators have a minimum of 2 years of professional translation services The translators have a perfect command of the French language, Proficiency in translation specific methods and techniques (graduate degree, postgraduate degree in translation, applied linguistics or related field) Proof of knowledge and experience in translating U.S. government regulations, and International Development program documents is desirable Experience in translating documents from non-governmental organizations is preferred Quality control and assurance process A complete offer MUST include all of the above. 1.6 Quotes The prices quoted must be firm, fixed and all-inclusive total prices covering the performance of all obligations of the seller, including, but not limited to, the delivery of the goods in accordance with the terms of delivery, performance all associated and related services, warranty costs and fees, packaging, packaging and any other fees or charges. No taxes or charges should be included in the unit price, it should be shown separately and clearly below / beside it. Taxes, levies and customs will be treated and handled according to USAID rules in Mali. Offers must indicate unit prices, extensions and total price. All prices must be quoted in Mali XOF currency. 1.7 Delivery Date The translation service will be provided as and when requested. The translation service period presented in any quotation in response to this RFP must be observed in the performance of a resulting subcontract / purchase order. Translation companies having French translation services according to the aforementioned specifications are preferred to ensure timely service delivery. URC will verify this requirement prior to award. [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.]
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