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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR EXTERNAL AUDIT FIRM FOR PHYSICAL INVENTORY COUNT OF DISTRIBUTION GOODS FOR FISCAL YEAR END - SEPTEMBER 2024

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

Tender Numbers: SL4476

Timeline:
 RFP published: 8th July 2024
 Deadline for written questions: 17th July 2024
 Deadline/ Submission date: 19th July 2024
 Contract award (estimated) on or before 16th August 2024

Interested bidders can request for the tender documents:
1. From CRS Office in Freetown through the following email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. from 8th July 2024 to 18th July 2024 between 9:00am and 4:00pm from Mondays to Thursdays; and 9:00am to 12:00pm on Fridays
2. Bids must be deposited in the Tender Box at the “Reception” of CRS at 6 Jagiko Drive, Hill Station, Freetown on or before 19th July 2024 at 1:00pm and/or through the secure Bid email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. on or before 19th July 2024 at 1:00 pm.
3. Any bid received after the time and date stipulated will not be accepted.
If you have any question, please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Background
CRS Country Programs (CP) with an inventory of distribution goods, such as donated and purchased food commodities, pharmaceuticals, bed nets, pre-positioned goods, program materials, construction materials, etc., valued at 750,000 USD or greater on September 30th, 2024 (fiscal year end), are required to engage an independent, external audit firm to observe physical inventory count processes performed by CRS staff.
General Requirements
1. Bidders must be registered to conduct business and in compliance with governmental tax regulations in Sierra Leone.
2. Certified and registered to operate by governing law of the local government.
3. Qualified under the United States Government’s “Yellow Book” audit.
4. At least 10 years’ experience for the Lead Reviewer who will carry out the mission and 5-8 years experiences for his/her assistants.
5. Have at least three years prior experience in undertaking physical inventory for United States Government food aid programs.
6. Have adequate, experienced staff for the assignment.
7. CRS retains the right to reject, cancel, negotiate, amend, split, and accept any offer, without consideration of the lowest offer.
8. This is an invitation to potential bidders and is not a promise or obligation that CRS will contract with bidders through the submitted offers.