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RFP
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The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to source proposals from experienced and qualified vendors to develop and implement a communication campaign to increase public awareness on renewable energy sources (RES), energy efficiency (EE), the liberalized electricity market and emergency planning in the energy sector as descripted in the RFP’s scope of work. This is part of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Energy Secure Armenia Activity (“the Activity”).
The primary goal of the communications strategy and action plan is to guide a campaign that (i) raises awareness and promotes adoption of RES and EE among those who embrace technology and consume energy and (ii) communicates about opportunities that arise from electricity market liberalization. All communications efforts are part of a broader communications campaign to be co-implemented by the Activity and the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure (MTAI).
The purpose of Energy Secure Armenia is to bolster Armenia’s energy security by promoting a shift to RES, furthering power market liberalization and trade, promoting greater EE, and planning for emergency situations. The Activity assists the executive and legislative branches of the Government of Armenia (GOAM), private sector, and other energy stakeholders to diversify the country’s energy supply, reduce dependence on imported gas, lessen greenhouse gas emissions, enhance electricity system cybersecurity, increase cross-border electricity trade, and prepare for emergency situations, enabling the Armenian energy sector to serve as a vehicle of long-term economic growth.
The chosen Bidder (“Contractor”) is expected to be a professional media and communications company with experience in designing and implementing communication campaigns in multiple sectors and across channels (i.e., television, websites, social media, outdoor, etc.). The Contractor will be responsible for working closely with the Energy Secure Armenia team and local stakeholders, as per the Activity instruction or recommendation, to implement the planned activities. All deliverables are subject to USAID branding and marking guidelines, and anything public must include accessibility/508 compliance.
The Contractor shall be tasked with designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating a variety of awareness-raising, training and other engaging activities mentioned in the communications strategy and action plan to reach diverse audiences, including communities, residents and businesses. The activities are detailed in the RFP and include:
Communications Strategy and Action Plan Work Plan
Electricity Crisis and Emergency Communications Strategy and Action Plan
Digital Guidelines and Templates
Integration of RES/EE Technologies in TV Programs
Communicating RES/EE through Intermediary Channels
Promoting RES/EE with Tips and Recommendations
Expo and Media Tour to Pilot Community
Development of Low-Carbon House Technology/Solutions Catalog
Publicizing RES/EE and Liberalized Electricity Market Successes in Media
Energy Awards
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The Contractor must have at least five (5) years of high-level, relevant experience with verifiable practical experience and financially stable, with a relevant and successful industry track record with reputable institutions.
As mentioned in the RFP, the Contractor must staff the following key experts:
Project manager
Communications specialist
Researcher
Event manager
Content writer
Graphic designer/animator (can be separated into two positions).
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The full Request for Proposals and budget template can be found here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HvruezvOeQ5dCk2uIpPSKaHoS8UGtzlW/viewAll questions or clarifications regarding this RFP must be in writing and submitted, in English, to: ***.***********@*********.*** by November 29 at 17:00 Yerevan time, unless otherwise updated on the RFP cover page. Proposals must be submitted via e-mail to ***.***********@*********.*** by December 16 at 17:00 Yerevan time, unless otherwise updated on the RFP cover page.
Proposals must contain a technical proposal (organization’s information, technical approach, company past performance, staffing proposal) and a cost proposal (detailed budget, cost narrative and representations and certifications), as mentioned in the RFP document. For all information, please refer to the attached documents (full RFP and budget template).
To assist Bidders in developing their proposals, Tetra Tech will organize an online meeting, to be held on November 22 at 16:00 Yerevan time, unless otherwise communicated by Tetra Tech. This is intended to provide a walkthrough of the RFP’s scope of work, collect feedback from and answer questions from bidders, and provide any other clarifications. Any questions or interest in joining the meeting, including receiving an invitation to the meeting, should be directed to ***.***********@*********.***.
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