Latin America and the Caribbean: Transportation Infrastructure Project Scoping Services

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is seeking proposals for transportation infrastructure project scoping services in Latin America and the Caribbean. The selected contractor will provide initial project assessment reports, project reports, and a final report. The contractor must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and comply with various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses. The contract is restricted to small businesses under NAICS code 541690. Some key aspects of the job include: • The contractor will be required to submit invoices electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). • The contract has a payment schedule with specific items and quantities, including initial project assessment reports, project reports, and a final report. • The contractor must comply with various FAR clauses, including those related to business ethics, whistleblower protections, and labor standards. • The contract includes a section on infrastructure resilience, which requires the contractor to consider environmental and geophysical risks and incorporate resilience considerations into the project preparation process. • The contractor will be required to provide a detailed budget and justification for all costs, including purchased services, domestic and foreign travel, and other expenses.