R -- Local Government Assistance in Macedonia

The USAID Regional Contracting Officer in Budapest plans to modify Task Order EEU-I-804-99-00012-00 804 with Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI) by increasing the total estimated cost by approximately $2 million. This task order, initially awarded under the Local Government Assistance Indefinite Quantity Contract to implement the “Make Decentralization Work Project” in Macedonia, aims to support municipal governments during the early stages of the decentralization process. The modification will provide additional funding to supplement an existing $2 million fund established for this purpose. The increase is being made through a non-competitive process under AIDAR regulation 706.302-70(b)(5). Interested parties may express their interest or submit proposals within thirty days of the notice publication, although the final decision to proceed with a competitive procurement rests solely with the Government. The action aligns with the objective of enhancing local governance in Macedonia, with implementation overseen by USAID's office in Sarajevo. The contracting specialist managing this modification is Ashraf E. Soos, who can be contacted for further information. The solicitation is identified under NAICS code 541990 and reflects efforts to bolster democratic governance reforms at the municipal level in the region.