The Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) Global Health Program has released this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit bids from qualified applicants to design and install solar panel systems at multiple public health laboratories in Zambia.
Project Duration
APHL expects all installation projects to be completed by the selected awardees by no later than 29 September 2021.
Eligibility
This is an open and competitive process.
Anticipated RFP Schedule
The following dates are set forth for informational and planning purposes. APHL will communicate any modification to this anticipated schedule on APHL's procurement website (www.aphl.org/rfp) and via email to all applicants that submitted a letter of intent.
| April 13, 2021 | RFP Issued |
| April 14, 2021- May 12, 2021 | Applicants may set up site visits in consultation with APHL |
| May 13, 2021 | All bids due to APHL by 5:00 PM Central African Time |
Communications
RFP Questions and Clarifications
This RFP is designed to provide the necessary information applicants need to prepare competitive proposals for components requested.
Applicants are invited to submit questions and requests for clarification regarding the RFP. Such questions should be submitted to Sarah Snyder at sarah.snyder@aphl.org.
RFP Materials
The Official RFP Document will provide detailed information. APHL will post all RFP-related documents, current schedule information, and answers to submitted questions and clarifications on APHL's procurement site, www.aphl.org/rfp.
Response Submission Deadlines
APHL will follow the anticipated RFP schedule unless otherwise modified on APHL's procurement site http://www.aphl.org/rfp. Applicants who submit proposals in advance of the deadline may withdraw, modify, and resubmit proposals at any time prior to the indicated deadline.
Final Submissions
Bids Due: May 13, 2021 | 5:00 PM Central African Time
APHL must receive complete applicant responses no later than 5:00 PM CAT on May 13, 2021. Applicants should send submissions to Mary Chileshe-Lombe (mary.chileshe-lombe@zmb.aphl.org) with a copy to Clement Phiri (clement.phiri@zmb.aphl.org). Alternatively, applicants may send hard copies to the following address but are not required:
c/o Mary Chileshe-Lombe
Association of Public Health Laboratories Zambia Inc.
House Number 52 Paseli Road
Northmead
Box NM 63
Lusaka, Zambia
APHL is not required to consider late submissions.