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 requestedLast 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.

RFP published

October 11, 2024

Deadline for written questions

October 17, 2024

Proposal conference pre-registration deadline

October 17, 2024

Proposal conference

October 21, 2024

Answers provided to questions/clarifications

October 23, 2024

Proposal due date

November 03, 2024

Fleet evaluation (estimated)

November 6-8, 2024

Pre-selected companies / competitive range(estimated)

November 18, 2024

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 1: Cover Letter

Annex 2: Guide to Creating Cost Proposals and Establishing Prices

Annex 3: PASCO 3PL Factsheet

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

Annex 19: Pricing Tables and Per Drop Price List

Annex 20: IQS Template, Distribution, Luanshya Hub

Annex 21: Bidders’ conference slides – Luanshya Hub

Annex 22: Final Pre-Proposal Questions and Answers