Request for Proposal – Drafting of a Shared Responsibility Framework (GPSNR-RFP-A02-015)
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
The Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR), is an international Multi-Stakeholder, voluntary membership initiative seeking to lead improvements in the socioeconomic and environmental performance of the natural rubber value chain. Development of the GPSNR was initiated by the CEOs of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Tire Industry Project (TIP) in 2019. Members of the platform include tire manufacturers, rubber suppliers and processors, vehicle makers and NGOs. Representatives from each of these stakeholder groups have contributed to the development of the Singapore-based platform and the wide-reaching set of priorities that define GPSNR strategy and objectives.
Through a process led by the GPSNR Shared Responsibility Working Group the consulta should help the Platform draft a framework that defines shared responsibility among GPSNR members in the Natural Rubber supply chain supported by actionable solutions. All this work will be based on a problem and root case analysis exercise already validated by the Working Group.
The consultant is expected to develop a cross walk to assess where there is overlap/alignment between the SR policy and other GPSNR policies including member commitments, but also the statues and future assurance model. In addition, the consultant should support the engagement with other working groups in the process of developing the framework so that alignment also occurs simultaneously.
The consultant will collect the information via desktop study and information provided by the Working Group/Secretariat. Regular contact and updating to the Shared Responsibility Working Group together with the Secretariat will be required. It is estimated that there will be the need for at least one face to face meeting in the U.S. over the course of the project. Travel plans shall be made by the consultant.
Submission Guidelines & Requirements
The following submission guidelines & requirements apply to this Request for Proposal:
- Proposals will only be accepted from individuals or firms with experience relevant to this project.
- Examples of previous relevant work should be provided as well.
- A technical proposal must be provided that is not more than 4 pages. This technical proposal must provide an overview of the proposed solution as well as resumes of all key personnel performing the work. In addition, the technical proposal should provide a proposed schedule and milestones, as applicable.
- A price proposal must be provided that is not more than 1 pages. This price proposal should indicate the overall fixed price for the project as well as hourly rates and an estimated total number of days.
- Proposals must be signed by a representative that is authorized to commit bidder’s company.
- Proposals must be received prior to 2nd December 2021 to be considered. Proposals should be submitted to stefano.savi@gpsnr.org for consideration. GPSNR anticipates shortlisting at least two individuals or firms to have more in-depth discussions with, and will make an award to one of these “down-selected” individuals or firms.
Project Timelines
The Request for Proposal timeline is as follows:
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RFP opens online |
Wednesday, 24 November 2021 |
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RFP closes |
Monday, 6 December 2021 |
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WG select consultant during WG meeting |
Thursday, 9 December 2021 (Tentative) |
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First draft delivered by consultant and presented to WG members |
Week of January 10th |
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Round of review and approval by WG before members consultation |
Week of January 17th |
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Members Consultation |
From January 24 to February 5 |
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Framework update and responding to consultation, WG approves revisions |
February 7 to February 12 |
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Working Group to Draft resolution with consultant support and send to Executive Committee for approval |
February 14 to February 16 |
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Resolution approved by EC, and sent to members |
Monday, 28 February 2022 |
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General Assembly |
End March/ early April |
Budget
The Platform is anticipating that a total budget of no more than 25,000 USD be allocated to this engagement with an additional amount available to support planned and approved travel.
Payment terms shall be:
- 20% at the signing of the contract
- 30% at the midpoint date to be agreed upon and memorialized in the contract based on the submitted work plan
- 50% on delivery of the final report
The allocation of the payment shall be based on the net amount after travel expenses are incurred and documented.
Evaluation Factors
GPSNR will rate proposals based on the following factors, with cost being the most important factor:
- Responsiveness to the requirements set forth in this Request for Proposal;
- Relevant past performance/experience;
- Samples of work;
- Cost, including an assessment of total cost of ownership;
- Technical expertise/experience of bidder and bidder’s staff;
- The ability to collect information at the global and local level.
GPSNR reserves the right to award to the bidder that presents the best value to GPSNR as determined solely by GPSNR in its absolute discretion.
