Peace Corps Mozambique

MOZAMBIQUE IMPACT STUDY CONTRACTOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL I. Background

Peace Corps Mozambique (PC/MZ) seeks a Contractor to conduct an impact study of Peace Corps (PC) work in Mozambique. The study will document the impact of the work of Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) from the perspective of the Mozambicans with whom the Volunteers live and work. The study will assess the impact of the Volunteers activities associated with the Education and Health Projects on the two Peace Corps goals listed below: i. Goal 1: Helping the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women ii. Goal 2: Helping promote Mozambicans better understanding of Americans The impact study will be conducted by the contractor starting on or about September 13, 2010 through January 17, 2011. The contract shall be firm fixed-price, paid in Mozambican Metical.

II.

Scope and Requirements

Overview of the tasks The contractor shall appoint a Senior Researcher (SR) who shall be the lead point of contact for the duration of the Impact Study. Working with the Peace Corps Program and Training Officer (PTO), the SR shall perform the following tasks: Review the existing research plan and identify any changes to be discussed with PC/MZ staff at an initial meeting. ii. Participate in-person or by telephone in an initial meeting with PC/MZ staff to review project objectives and timelines. iii. Review PC Mozambique Education & Health project documents. iv. Review and translate the interview questions from English to Portuguese and Local Language. (Interview questions will be provided by PC/MZ). v. Hire Mozambican interviewers to conduct interviews at designated project sites. Interviewers shall be fluent in Portuguese and in the appropriate local languages.
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Train and supervise Mozambican interviewers such that the interviewers are able to conduct study interviews in a confident and friendly manner. PC/MZ will provide training materials. The training shall, at a minimum, include an overview of the Peace Corps, PC/Mozambique, and the Education and Health Projects. It shall also include practice interviews and pilot interviews with Mozambican host families and current partners who will be identified by PC/MZ. Training on the on-line data entry system shall also be included. vii. Conduct interviews in approximately 45 to 50 distinct designated sites to be selected by PC/MZ. Approximately six to ten people will be interviewed per site. Each interview is expected to last 30 to 60 minutes. These sites will be geographically spread throughout Mozambique, including cities and towns in the following Provinces: Maputo, Gaza, Inhambane, Manica, Sofala, Tete, Zambezia, Nampula, Niassa and Cabo Delgado. viii. Develop a detailed logistics plan for the field work, including lodging, transportation, and travel to various sites. The Contractor assumes costs for all travel, per diem, and accommodations which shall be included in the contracts firm fixed-price. ix. Communicate the status of the project to the PC/MZ PTO, weekly, or more frequently as needed. The updates may include participating in Impact Study status phone calls with PC/MZ staff and/or Peace Corps Headquarters (PC/HQ). x. Conduct informational interviews with Government of Mozambique and key NGO officials identified by PC/MZ staff. xi. Conduct debriefing meetings with PC/MZ and PC/HQ staff after the pilot interviews and at the completion of all the field work. xii. Enter all interview data into a web-based data entry system (DAT Stat) to be provided by PC/MZ. Data will be entered in Portuguese and translated into English. xiii. Produce a final project report in both English and Portuguese. The report shall include an analysis of the study findings, conclusions and recommendations, a detailed description of the methodology, a discussion of the aspects of the research that worked well, and recommendations for improvements.
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The Contractor shall work in his/her own workspace and with his/her own telecommunications/ computer equipment. The Peace Corps will provide the following: Interview questions Training materials, including background information on the Peace Corps, PC Mozambique, and the Health & Education Projects 3. A complete list of designated field work sites (Appendix B) and potential interview participants (Appendix A) 4. A list of key NGO and government officials for interviews 5. Access to a Web-based data entry system 6. Final data set from the interviews with tabulations and cross-tabulations as requested
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All documents, unless otherwise specified, will be provided in English.

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Qualifications of the Contractor

The Contractor for the Mozambique Impact Study shall have demonstrated social research experience, research team selection and management skills, and the academic preparation to carry out the project field work in a timely, efficient and quality manner. Specific qualifications are described below: Demonstrated experience in implementing social research projects Experience conducting field interviews and using survey instruments in evaluative studies Experience selecting, training and managing field staff Education Masters Degree or comparable experience in Sociology, Psychology, Linguistics, Anthropology or other related fields Flexibility and ability to work under a wide range of field conditions Experience writing quantitative & qualitative research/evaluation reports Language Fluency in both written and spoken Portuguese is required. Fluency in both written and spoken English is preferred. Must be able to travel throughout Mozambique on multiple overnight trips. Must have proficient computer skills. Must be able to learn a web-based data application.

IV. Period of Performance

The Period of Performance shall be from date of award through January 17, 2011.

V. Payment schedule:
The following payment schedule will be used: Part 1- Upon award of contract Part 2- Upon conclusion of field work/interviews Part 3- Upon submission of final project report 30% 30% 40%

VI. Proposal
By 4:30 p.m. on August 9, 2010, PC/Mozambique invites interested companies to provide a proposal in English that includes:
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Contractor qualifications and prior experience to meet requirements found in Section III with descriptions of key personnel. Proposed research work plan, interviewers qualifications and training plan, implementation work plan and

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timeline. 3. Total Firm-Fixed Price for fulfilling the contract as described herein. 4. Breakdown of costs for interviews, compensation for the Senior Researcher and interviewers, cost for transportation, meals and lodging, and other costs (copying, translation, etc.). Government estimated cost ranges between $20,000 USD and $25,000 USD

VII. Evaluation Factors for Award:

Peace Corps Mozambique anticipates awarding a firm, fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation, to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and will be most advantageous to Peace Corps, price and other factors considered. Peace Corps Mozambique will use the following factors, listed in the order of importance, to evaluate offers: The qualifications of the key personnel (senior researcher) as defined in Section III, Qualifications of the Contractor. 2. Technical approach as detailed in the research work plan 3. Price
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Interested parties can contact the PC/Mozambique office at 82-8431700 with questions at any time prior to the August 9, 2010 deadline. Proposal documents shall be submitted in English, no later than 4:30pm on August 9, 2010, by email to pcmzimpact@mz.peacecorps.gov It is expected that the contract will be negotiated and awarded by August 30, 2010.

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Appendix A
Mozambique Impact Study Education and Health Projects Host Country Individuals to be interviewed Host Country Individual o Definition Ministry officials Mozambican HIV/AIDS organizations National & international NGOs International Volunteer Organizations Educational organizations Local offices of national and international organizations providing capacity building assistance to smaller Mozambican NGOs CBOs, FBOs implementing health and HIV/AIDS activities Supervisors Counterparts in the schools who are principals or teachers Community partners for service learning activities JOMA and REDES leaders Staff and community activists/volunteers from Mozambican NGOs, CBOs, FBOs providing health and social services Mozambican NGO/CBO/FBO clients, e.g. youth, women, at-risk groups including OVCs and PLWHA Other community volunteers, activists, health workers, teachers, etc. Teachers and teachers participating in teacher training Students Students participating in JOMA and REDES activities and other secondary activity beneficiaries

Stakeholders

Partners/Counterparts

Beneficiaries

Host family members

Pre service training families: One family for each Volunteer selected for sample

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Appendix B Health Project Anticipated Interview Locations

Province
Gaza Gaza Gaza Gaza Gaza Gaza Gaza Inhambane Inhambane Inhambane Inhambane Kweneng District Manica Manica Manica Nampula Zambezia Zambezia Zambezia Zambezia Zambezia Zambezia Maputo Sofala

District
Chonguene Xai-Xai Chibuto Bilene Chkw Manjacaze Massingir Maxixe Panda Vilanculos Maxixe Chimoio Chimoio Chimoio Monapo Maganja da Costa Namacurra Ile Ile Milange Nauela Moamba Gorongosa

City
Chonguene Xai-Xai Chibuto Chissano Chkw Manjacaze Massingir Maxixe Vilanculos Maxixe Kopong Chimoio Chimoio Chimoio

Mecuse Mugulama Mulevala Milange Nauela Moamba Gorongosa

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Appendix C Education Project Sample Anticipated Interview Locations

Province
Inhambane Inhambane Inhambane Inhambane Inhambane Inhambane Nampula Inhambane Zambezia Zambezia Sofala Tete Inhambane Nampula Nampula Gaza Gaza Gaza Manica Maputo Chidenguele Vanduzi Boane Chibuto Xai-Xai

District
Inhassoro Vilanculos Mapinhane Cambine Mapinhane Homoine Angoche Cumbana Gurue Ile Moatize Morrumbene Murrupula

City
Inhassoro Vilanculos Mapinhane Cambine Mapinhane Homoine Angoche Cumbana Gurue Errego Beira Moatize Morrumbene Nampula

Ribaue
Chibuto Xai-Xai Chidenguele Vanduzi Boane

Manica Maputo
Maputo Manica Manica

Baraue Catembe
Chibututuine Manica Chimoio

Chimoio Maputo
Chibututuine Chimoio Chimoio

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