Chemonics International, Inc., under the USAID Program for Advancing Supply Chain Outcomes (PASCO), with USAID Contract Number 72061123C00001, is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the provision of distribution services for public health commodities in Zambia. The purpose of this RFP is to seek proposals from offerors for the provision of last mile distribution services of Zambia’s Ministry of Health (MOH) health commodities between Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) hub in Luanshya to district health offices and health facilities serviced by the respective ZAMMSA hubs.
Solicitation number: # 465.003
A description of services requested: Last Mile Distribution of Health Commodities – Hub-level
The authorized USAID geographic code for this RFP is Code: 935.
Chronological List of Proposal Events. Offerors must strictly follow these deadlines.
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RFP published |
October 11, 2024 |
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Deadline for written questions |
October 17, 2024 |
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Proposal conference pre-registration deadline |
October 17, 2024 |
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Proposal conference |
October 21, 2024 |
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Answers provided to questions/clarifications |
October 23, 2024 |
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Proposal due date |
November 03, 2024 |
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Fleet evaluation (estimated) |
November 6-8, 2024 |
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Pre-selected companies / competitive range(estimated) |
November 18, 2024 |
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Subcontract Award/s (estimated) |
November 29, 2024 |
Chemonics Contact Information:
Offerors shall submit their offers electronically only, via e-mail at the following address:
To: PASCO Procurement Team
Subject: 465.003
The Project: PASCO
The E-mail: zmb-pasco-3pl-procurement@chemonics.com
Attachments:
RFP 465.003: In-Country Last Mile Distribution of Health Commodities, Luanshya Hub
Annex 2: Guide to Creating Cost Proposals and Establishing Prices
Annex 3: Health Systems Luanshya
Annex 4: Required Certifications
Annex 5: Past Performance Template
Annex 6: UEI and SAM Registration Guidance
Annex 7a: Daily Vehicle Inspection Checklist
Annex 7b: Vehicle Inspection Checklist
Annex 8: WHO Good Storage and Distribution Practices
Annex 9: Model Guidance, Storage and Transport
Annex 10: Guidance for Loading a Truck
Annex 11: Technical Supplements, Storage and Transport
Annex 12a: Sample Delivery Note
Annex 12b: Sample Trip Manifest
Annex 12c: Sample Vendor Trip Register
Annex 12d: Sample Reverse Logistics Supply Voucher
Annex 12e: Sample Report for Returning Product
Annex 12f: ZAMMSA Product Return Authorization
Annex 13: Sample Distribution Plan
Annex 14: 3PL Distribution KPIs
Annex 15: ZAMRA Guidelines on Good Distribution Practices
Annex 16a: Sample Pricing Agreement (Per Km)
Annex 16b: Sample Pricing Agreement (Per Drop)
Annex 17a: Sample Purchase Order Template (Per Km)
Annex 17b: Sample Purchase Order Template (Per Drop)
Annex 18: Sample Custodianship Agreement Template