Simultaneous interpretation during RESPOND annual Conference in June23-24.2015

Request for Quote: Reference W0729-11

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in education, health, nutrition, economic development, civil society, environment, gender, youth, research and technology – creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries and all U.S. states and territories. For more information, please visit www.fhi360.org.  FHI 360 operates as an NGO (Non-government Organization), but under strict FEDERAL REGULATION required by our Federal Donors; USAID, NIH, Bill/Melinda Gates and a breath of other funders. As an NGO specific Federal Regulations that if not adhered to will cause a delay in processing payment bind us.

Program Overview: The overarching goal of the USAID-funded RESPOND Project (“Improving HIV/AIDS Services for key Populations in Ukraine”) is to assist the Government of Ukraine in reducing levels of HIV transmission among MARPs and their sexual partners by improving the continuum of HIV prevention, care, treatment, and other supporting services delivered by local organizations. Working through Ukraine’s three Global Fund principal recipients (GF PRs), the project provides technical assistance to national and local Ukrainian institutions to improve MARP’s access and use of quality HIV/AIDS services, with a focus on HIV prevention. 

Description:  FHI 360 is soliciting quotation for interpretation services. Specifically, FHI 360 seeks up 6 vendors to provide simultaneous interpretation during RESPOND annual Conference in June23-24.2015 (09:00-18:00) 2 full working days)

Anticipated Deliverables & Estimated Timeframe:

Successful simultaneous interpretation during RESPOND annual Conference in June23-24.2015 (09:00-18:00) 2 full working days/ Ukrainiana/English and vice a versa

Statement of Work – Specifications and Assumptions

This contract will be a Time/Material Level Effort commitment. The vendor will be paid based on actual services provided. FHI 360 will provide oversight, through its Ukraine based team throughout the duration of this contract.  All materials produced and delivered by the vendor and all work products will be considered “services rendered” and deliverables will become the exclusive property of FHI 360.  Invoicing is required upon completion of assigned tasks, and all payments will be made within five (5) days of invoice receipt.

Proposal Format

The response must include the following:

-          Curriculum vitae of the interpreter including the following information: name, address, phone, and email; list of previous experience with providing translation from English into Russian and/or Ukrainian and Russian/Ukrainian to English with the rates charged for previous services.

-          Financial proposal: cost of services (USD per one full working day).

Submission Deadline

RFQ are due by 09.00 May 15, 2015 submitted to fhi-tenders@respond.org.ua

Basis for Award of Contract

•          All proposals will be evaluated based on the overall cost and the previous experience providing these services.

Award Date

The Purchase Oder to confirm the award will be issued at least 2 days after receipt and review of proposals.