General Procurement Notice

Country:

El Salvador

City/Locality:

San Salvador

Notice/Contract Number:

GPN 01-1

Publication Date:

Sept 13, 2007

Funding Agency:

Millennium Challenge Account

Buyer:

MCA - El Salvador (FOMILENIO)
MCA - El Salvador (FOMILENIO)

Original Language:

English

Address:

Cecilia E. Lagos Melara
Fondo del Milenio – El Salvador (FOMILENIO)
Boulevard del Hipodromo # 442
Col. San Benito
San Salvador
El Salvador

Telephone:

(503) 2524-1000 Ext. 1031

Fax:

(503) 2243-2089

Email:

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El Salvador
General Procurement Notice
September 4, 2007

This General Procurement Notice (GPN) updates the first GPN advertised May 8, 2007 in dgMarket and May 14, 2007 in UNDB Online.

Country: El Salvador
Project: Productive Development, Connectivity, and Human Development
Financing: Millennium Challenge Corporation
MCA Entity: Fondo del Milenio (FOMILENIO)
Abstract: General Procurement Notice
Sector: Vehicles, Computers, Consulting Services, Small Works.
Loan/Credit Number: Not applicable
Deadline: Not applicable

The Government of El Salvador (GoES) has received a US$461 million Grant from the Government of the United States of America through the Millennium Challenge Corporation to support a five-year Program. This Grant Agreement, known as an MCC Compact, is focused on reducing poverty through sustainable economic growth and includes three major projects: 1) Connectivity, 2) Productive Development, and 3) Human Development.

The GoES, operating through Fondo del Milenio - El Salvador (FOMILENIO), intends to apply part of the proceeds of the Compact Funds for the procurement of Goods, Works, and Services over the period ending December 2007, in the following categories:
Goods: Vehicles (4WD SUV and Pickups); IT Equipment (software; computers, printers, servers and networking equipment); Central UPS and installation; office Equipment and Furniture; Printing and Publications. Total estimated value: US$ 506,490.
Works: Office Building Remodeling. Total estimated value: US$ 40,000.

Non-Consulting Services: Maintenance of Office Space; Advertising Agency; Insurance, Training and Event Services. Total estimated value: US$ 278,120.
Consulting Services. Total Estimated value of US$ 2,637,820:
F
irms (US$ 2,267,820):
• Consultant Services for Education and Training for the Sustainable Development in the Northern Zone of El Salvador
• Design and Implementation of Communications Strategy
• Opinion Survey
• Consultancy for the micro-watershed management plan for the Human Development Project
• External Audit and Legal Advisory Services
Individuals (US$ 370,000):
• Compliance Advisor Services
• Financial Advisor for Rural Electrification
Specific Procurement Notices for contracts to be tendered under the competitive bidding procedures and for consultant contracts will be announced, as they become available, on the FOMILENIO’s website (http://www.mca.gob.sv), United Nation Development Business (UNDB) Online (http://www.devbusiness.com/), Development Gateway Market (dgMarket: http://www.dgmarket.com/), in local newspapers, and other media outlets as appropriate.

Interested eligible suppliers, contractors and consultants are encouraged to watch these postings for further announcements, and/or contact the following for further information.

Contact: Fondo del Milenio – El Salvador (FOMILENIO)
Name: Cecilia E. Lagos Melara
Title: Head of Procurement Unit
Address: Boulevard del Hipodromo # 442, Col. San Benito, San Salvador, El Salvador
Phone: (503) 2524-1000 Ext. 1031 - Fax: (503) 2243-2089
Email: uaci@fomilenio.gob.sv

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