Consolidation and Enhanced Livelihoods Initiative (CELI) - Southern Region

The contract titled "Consolidation and Enhanced Livelihoods Initiative (CELI) - Southern Region" issued by USAID Colombia is currently at the presolicitation stage and focuses on supporting development efforts in Colombia's southern region. The initiative seeks to improve livelihoods by consolidating ongoing efforts and enhancing community engagement, under the NAICS code 541990. The contract reflects USAID’s commitment to working closely with Colombian government entities and local communities, while emphasizing the importance of careful and transparent information gathering practices during the proposal preparation phase. USAID has expressed concern that some prospective offerors, in their efforts to obtain necessary information from government officials, may unintentionally raise unrealistic expectations among local organizations and communities. To address this, USAID requests that offerors proceed with discretion and clearly communicate the purpose of their inquiries to avoid misunderstandings. Point of contact information is provided for acquisition specialists to support interested parties throughout the process. The effort is managed by USAID's office in Bogota, Colombia, highlighting the agency’s localized approach in implementing this development program.