Performance Measurement of Adaptation of Leadership of Women for a Sustainable Impact in Ecological and Equitable Rural Areas

Global Affairs Canada, through its International Assistance program in Colombia, is procuring professional services to implement a five-year verification and results-based payment framework for the ALIZE project, titled "Performance Measurement of Adaptation of Leadership of Women for a Sustainable Impact in Ecological and Equitable Rural Areas." The contract, solicited under number 26-302130, requires the selected offeror to conduct annual verification activities from 2026 through June 30, 2031, establishing baseline data, developing gender-responsive monitoring instruments, and confirming achievement of predetermined outcomes to determine corresponding payment amounts. Work will focus on agricultural and forestry sectors in Colombia, with all deliverables—including verification plans, annual reports, and tracking tools—submitted electronically to the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development in Canada’s National Capital Region. The contract is structured around milestone-based payments tied strictly to verified results, with total funding capped at $1.2 million, including fixed costs for travel and other direct expenses amounting to $380,000, and the remainder allocated to professional services provided by the bidder. The technical evaluation is weighted at 70% and prioritizes the qualifications of the Project Director (50 points), Specialized Statistician (41 points), and Gender, Equity, Disability and Social Inclusion Specialist (37 points), with additional criteria for stakeholder collaboration, risk management, and experience in agricultural or cacao sectors. Price accounts for the remaining 30%, and award will be made based on best value through trade-off, not lowest price technically acceptable. Offerors must submit proposals exclusively by email to urp-bru@international.gc.ca by June 22, 2026, and include mandatory declarations covering procurement business number, prior public servant status, Federal Contractors Program eligibility, and integrity certifications. All key personnel named in the proposal are contractually committed and may only be replaced with Canada’s written approval. The contractor must ensure compliance with Canadian security protocols, maintain records for seven years post-final payment, and facilitate audits and access to information requests. While services are delivered in Colombia, acceptance and inspection occur in Canada, under F.O.B. destination terms, with payment processed via PWGSC-TPSGC 1111 forms without use of electronic systems like WAWF. No subcontracting is permitted without prior written consent, and all work must adhere to ethical, confidentiality, and quality standards acceptable to Canada.