Amendment 0002, Solicitation 72011422R0004, USAID/Georgia Resilient Communities Program

The USAID Resilient Communities Program, under solicitation 72011422R00004, is a five-year initiative managed by the USAID/Georgia Regional Contracting Office. The program is structured as a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Completion contract with an estimated value between 22 million and 24 million dollars. Its primary objective is to foster sustainable socio-economic development and community resilience in Georgia through four main components: enhancing community resilience, increasing MSME productivity, improving market integration, and stimulating private investment. The program specifically targets local employment and business generation within the agriculture, tourism, hospitality, and creative industry sectors. To support these goals, USAID has established non-binding strategic partnerships through Memoranda of Understanding with bp Exploration (Caspian Sea) Ltd. and Adjara Group LLC. These collaborations focus on climate action, local economic opportunities, and skills development, particularly in areas along major pipeline routes. The procurement process included multiple amendments to clarify target communities, refine budget templates, and provide guidance on local compensation plans and past performance documentation. An Initial Environmental Examination was also conducted to ensure the program adheres to environmental standards through categorical exclusions and conditional determinations.