Field Support Services (FSS) in Ghana

The Field Support Services (FSS) contract in Ghana is designed to secure a contractor to provide comprehensive technical, administrative, coordination, and logistical support for Canada’s official development assistance programs in Ghana, ensuring alignment with Canada’s aid effectiveness principles, results-based management, and compliance with the Official Development Assistance Accountability Act. The contractor will be responsible for supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of development initiatives across key thematic areas including gender equality, governance, inclusive economic growth, health, education, rural development, climate action, innovation, peace and security, and the development-trade nexus. The contract requires the delivery of specific deliverables such as an Initial Work Plan within 45 days of signing, annual and semi-annual progress reports, and a final 50-page report covering design, delivery, success factors, and lessons learned. Work is performed on an as-and-when-requested basis using task authorizations, with a fixed term of 24 months from the date of award and optional extensions of up to three additional one-year periods, plus a three-month transition period at Canada’s discretion. The technical scope demands expertise in delivering services in low-income developing contexts with a focus on accountability, value for money, and real results. Evaluation of offers is highly structured, with a 70% weighting on technical merit assessed through mandatory and point-rated criteria totaling 98 points, and a 30% weighting on price. To be considered, offers must achieve a minimum of 64 technical points and fully comply with all solicitation requirements. The technical evaluation prioritizes the qualifications and experience of the proposed Project Manager and Project Coordinator, as well as the bidder’s track record in managing similar projects. Financial proposals include estimated costs for two full-time professional roles (Project Manager and Coordinator) at 200 days each year for up to four years, $9.15 million for technical specialists, $125,000 for authorized travel and living expenses, and $25,000 for other direct costs, resulting in a maximum estimated contract value of $9.3 million. Payment is made monthly upon submission of accurate, complete invoices to both the Contracting Authority and Project Authority, via direct deposit or international wire transfer. Contractors must adhere to strict ethical standards, including absolute prohibition of bribes and contingency fees, disclosure of conflicts of interest, and certification that no work involves forced labor or originates from sanctioned entities. All work must comply with Canadian procurement policies, data protection and confidentiality obligations, and environmental standards