Recycling in Jordan Activity   3

USAID seeks to increase commercial sector utilization of recycling services in Amman. The Recycling in Jordan activity will work with private recycling firms, the commercial sector, the Ministry of Environment (MoENV), and the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) to increase recycling through the following three objectives: (1) expand and improve private sector-led recycling services; (2) generate greater demand for and utilization of recycling services within the Amman commercial sector; and (3) increase local and national government support for solid waste management.

Questions and comments related to this RFP must be submitted electronically to the email address JORDANRECYCLING@usaid.gov no later than October 8, 2019, 10:00am, Amman time using the following format for the email subject line: 72027819R00004, Recycling in Jordan [Name of Organization] Questions/Comments. Offerors must not submit questions to any other USAID staff.

The deadline for receiving questions is indicated on the cover letter. Only questions submitted in writing will be considered. No questions will be accepted after the date and time specified in the cover letter. No phone calls will be accepted.

Background
The solicitation is for the USAID/Jordan Recycling in Jordan Activity, which is a cost-plus fixed-fee completion-type contract with an estimated period of performance of five years. The total estimated cost for the resulting contract will range from $16-$19 million for the period of five years.

Work Details
The contractor is required to perform various tasks including preparing a Security Plan detailing an approach to safety and security for their personnel, facilities, partners, assets, information/data, and projects inside Jordan. Additionally, there are requirements for personnel compensation including setting salaries based on market value and minimum qualifications as defined in the position description.

Period of Performance
The contract will cover an estimated period of five years.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed inside Jordan.