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HER INITIATIVE
10 ASMARA STREET, HOUSE NO 2
MIKOCHENI A. DAR ES SALAAM - TANZANIA
Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a ATOUCH SE3 - NA X19 Pro - 256GB at Her Initiative August 2024
About Her Initiative:
We are a young women-led non-profit organization committed to reshaping the narrative surrounding the value of girls through redefining societal norms that perpetuate the cycle of poverty, and fostering financial resilience among adolescent girls and young women in Tanzania through the fusion of economic empowerment and technology integration.
About the GOING BEYOND Project:
DOT and the Mastercard Foundation have partnered on the Going Beyond – Partnering for a Youth-Led Future project. This five-year collaboration between Digital Opportunity Trust and the Mastercard Foundation aims to empower over 300,000 young women and men across four African countries, fostering entrepreneurship and providing vital skills for the future. The Going Beyond project offers tailored training, mentorship, and support to nurture the unique skills and ambitions of young people by connecting them with local Youth-Led Organizations (YLOs) or Youth-Serving Organizations (YSOs) to explore upcoming training programs designed to equip them with the tools they need to thrive.
The project goal: Increased quality of life, resilience, agency and voice of African youth in four countries. The project aims to impact 21 youth leaders who are post graduates aged 18-35 who are graduates or underemployed who will be recruited by Her Initiative and they will serve as facilitators who will in turn impact 1575 Youth Peers - young Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise(MSME) owners aged 18-35, providing them with essential training, resources, access to networks, and support to enhance their entrepreneurial skills and expand their businesses.
As an implementing partner Her Initiative’s alignment with the Going Beyond project shows a great prospect and significance as we all target to empower young women and elevate them from the state of poverty, giving them power, voice and skill towards combating the challenging factors of technological advancement and societal limitations. This project will be implemented in 3 regions in Tanzania which are Dar es salaam, Arusha and Morogoro for a period of 6 months from August 1st 2024 to 31st of January 2025.
Request for Quotation (RFQ) for learning Tablets
Her Initiative has a need for ATOUCH tablets for 150 tablets to be used in our digital business training. Her Initiative is soliciting fixed-price quotations from the vendor community for the supplies and services detailed below.
Quotations are due no later than 5:00 PM EAT on 5th of September 2024.Her Initiative will evaluate all quotations received by the deadline based on the minimum requirements and/or evaluation factors shown below. Contingent on the availability of funds and continued need for the supplies and/or services, at the end of the evaluation process, Her Initiative intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract for the purchase of the required supplies and/or services to the selected vendor.A. Statement of Work / Description of Requirements
Please be sure to provide unit cost quotes for each service to be offered. Supplier Unit Quotes shall be a Firm Fixed-Price, and inclusive of any administrative or overhead costs.
The selected service provider must be able to provide the following services:
Local & International calls as required(required).
For the tender document, the tablet should meet the following requirements:
- Operating System: Android 10.0 or higher.
- Processor: Octa-core for smooth multitasking.
- RAM: Minimum 4GB.
- Storage: 256GB internal, expandable via microSD.
- Display: 10.1-inch or larger, 1920x1200 resolution.
- Battery: 6000mAh or higher for up to 4 hours of usage.
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C.
- Build Quality: Lightweight and durable, under 500g.
- Accessories: External keyboard compatibility, protective case.
- Software: Pre-installed productivity apps, Google Play Store access.
- Security: Fingerprint sensor or facial recognition.
- Warranty: Minimum 1-year warranty with customer support.
These specifications will ensure the tablet is suitable for digital business learning.
Mobile money services(required). Other value-added services not listed above to be stated by the vendor in the quotation (such as other complementaries).
B. Place of Performance and Required Work or Delivery ScheduleServices and supplies should be delivered to the Her Initiative Office in Mikocheni, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The projected timeline for the required work and delivery is set for early September 2025. After the committee reviews the submissions, we will inform vendors about the process for presentations, sample verifications, and any necessary negotiations - if need be, along with the subsequent procedures.
C. Minimum Criteria:
- A quotation will not be considered further if it does not meet the following minimum criteria:Certificate of Registration/Incorporation
- Business Licence and TIN number
- Product Availability: Able to deliver within 2 - 4 weeks.
- After-Sales Support: Provide 1-year warranty and technical support.
- Compliance: Adherence to Tanzania’s laws and regulations
- Customer Service: Dedicated support team with a clear escalation process.
- Competitive Pricing: Offer competitive prices without compromising quality.
Her Initiative may award the contract with or without negotiations with the selected vendor. The award may be granted to the vendor offering the lowest technically acceptable quotation, or it may go to a vendor other than the lowest-priced option if that vendor is deemed to provide the best value, considering both technical and cost factors.
Before signing the contract, Her Initiative may require negotiation discussions with the successful bidder on the following areas:
(a) Minor alterations to the technical details of the statement of requirements;
(b) Minor amendments to the conditions of the contract;
(c) Delivery arrangements;
(d) Clarification of details that were not apparent or could not be finalized at the time of tendering;
(e) Price adjustments.Payment will be made within 30 working days after delivery of goods.
Note: All vendors that submit quotations in response to this RFQ will be notified of the results
Deadline 5th September 2024