BACKGROUND
MGIC is seeking proposals for this competitive solicitation for in-person sexual harassment prevention training sessions for each of the MGIC country offices, with a possibility to extend in-person training sessions to additional MGIC offices in sub-Saharan Africa based on performance. MGIC reserves the right to award to one or multiple firms based on country experience.
OBJECTIVE
Develop sexual harassment prevention training sessions appropriate for use in the international development sector and sub-Saharan African context. Training materials should be relevant to a multi-cultural working environment and applicable U.S. Government- regulations. The training should encompass any applicable sexual harassment policies, laws, and sector best practices, making sure that staff are informed on the definitions, reporting mechanisms, responses, and resources. Once the training materials are developed, the awarded entity will train and present, in-person to the senior country leaders, and subsequently the country team.
SCOPE OF WORK
Review UMB, MGIC, and local sexual harassment prevention policies;
Develop sexual harassment prevention training sessions suitable for senior leaders/managers and country staff;
Present and train country teams;
Perform a post-training survey.
DELIVERABLES
Sexual harassment and prevention presentation materials to be used by MGIC in one or more locations, based on award.
In-person training sessions.
Post-training survey and survey analysis.
PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
Please note that this proposal shall be valid for a minimum of 90 days. The proposal shall be no more than 5 pages to include: a summary of experience conducting this type of training in sub-Saharan Africa, a draft training plan outlining the key steps to be undertaken, availability to perform this work on the ground in sub-Saharan countries, and breakdown of associated costs. The proposal should demonstrate knowledge of potential pitfalls and challenges in conducting this type of in-person training in the geographic area specified. The respondent shall attach a reference list and CVs of the key individuals performing these services. The reference list and CVs will not be considered part of the 5-page limit. Any proposals that do not adhere to these requirements will be rejected.
SELECTION CRITERIA
MGIC will evaluate and score responses based on the following criteria:
Experience developing and conducting sexual harassment training sessions in sub-Saharan Africa and MGIC countries – 35%
Quality of draft sexual harassment training plan and proposal – 35%
Availability – 20%
Cost – 10%
GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
The RFP is not and shall not be considered an offer by MGIC.
All responses must be received on or before the date and time indicated on the RFP. Any late responses will be rejected.
Any unresponsive proposals will be rejected.
MGIC reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal or cancel the procurement process at any time, without assigning any reason, and shall have no liability to any bidders submitting proposals for rejection or cancellation of the procurement.
Information provided by MGIC in this RFP is offered in good faith, and MGIC requests that it be treated confidentially.
The respondents are solely obligated to pay for all costs, of any kind whatsoever, which may be incurred by bidder or any third parties, in connection with the submission of a proposal. All responses and supporting documentation shall become the property of MGIC, subject to claims of confidentiality by the bidder, which have been clearly marked as confidential by the bidder.
TIMETABLE
RFP Issuance – June 5, 2019
Questions submitted via email no later than – June 11, 2019
Responses to questions shared with the potential respondents – June 14, 2019
Proposal due date – June 21, 2019
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