Job Description

Request for proposal number: 2024-026 

For: Establishing a Model City Corporation for efficient governance for effective healthcare, in Maharashtra 

1. Request for proposal schedule 

Activity 

Date and time 

Request for proposal (RFP) released 

24th April 2024

Confirmation of interest in submitting a proposal

1st May 2024

Deadline for fact-finding questions

4th May 2024

PATH to respond to fact-finding questions

8th May 2024

Deadline for submission of proposal in response to the RFP

14th May 2024

Outcome communication

18th May 2024

Award decision (to be followed by contract negotiations)

24th May 2024 

Note: PATH may change the dates at its discretion. Changes will be communicated to those who confirm their intent to submit a proposal.

 PATH statement of business

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships, and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges. Learn more at www.path.org. 

 Contracting requirements

The contracting authority shall be PATH or any one of its affiliates either directly or on behalf of operations countries or programs.

The commercial contracting terms and conditions will be negotiated with the successful supplier toward the end of the selection process. 

By submitting a proposal, the supplier confirms that they will abide by the RFP terms and PATH policies, especially our Code of Ethics (https://www.path.org/about/code-ethics/), and general good practices regarding inclusivity, diversity, fair trading, health and safety, records management, antifraud and corruption, and environmental policy, among others. 

Duration of the contract is estimated to be 4 months, with a possibility of extension for another 8 months.

Instructions for responding 

PATH contacts: All communications regarding this solicitation shall be directed to the contacts below. Contacting third parties involved in the project, the review panel, or any other party may be considered a conflict of interest and could result in disqualification of the proposal. All documents required as part of the proposal must be submitted to the contacts listed by the deadline for submission: 

Technical and Financial proposals should be Addressed to: Global Procurement Officer at jsingh@path.org 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING THE PROPOSAL:

FORMAT OF THE PROPOSAL: 

The Bidder should submit the proposal in English. The response for the proposal should be set out in two main parts: 

Part A – Technical Proposal

Part B – Financial Proposal

Part A (Technical Proposal) and Part B (Financial Proposal) must be documented and saved separately and efforts to be made for submission in a single email to enable evaluation of Technical Proposal and Financial Proposal independently. Part B (Financial Proposal) MUST BE PASSWORD PROTECTED separately. Please do not include any price information/password to access the Proposal in Part A (Technical Proposal) and/or in any communication (until and unless requested by PATH). The financial proposal’s password will be asked only from the Agency that has qualified in technical round as per criteria mentioned in this RFP document.  

The subject line of all emails regarding the proposal should read: RFP #2024-026 Your Company Name.

Please see Annex A to this RFP, “Tips on proposal preparation and submission,” for additional details regarding the files and file types to be included in your proposal package. 

Confirmation of interest: Please send a statement acknowledging receipt of this solicitation and your intent to respond or not respond no later than the date noted in the schedule in section 1. Send the confirmation to the contacts listed above.

Proposal technical content: Bidders are advised to provide only what is required as captured in Annex B: “Supplier’s proposal format/questionnaire.” The proposal must be clear, concise, unambiguous, and directly address the requirements stated. 

Selection of short list: PATH reserves the right to select a short list from the bids received. PATH has the option to interview and discuss specific details with those candidates who are short-listed. 

For detailed information, please check the complete version of the RFP attached  

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