Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Media Consumption Representative Survey Under the USAID Media Program
Issue Date: 13 February 2024
Closing Date and Time: 17:00 (Tbilisi time) 12 March 2024
Deadline for Questions: 17:00 (Tbilisi time) 5 March 2024
Anticipated Award Date: 30 March 2024
Purpose
The International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX), under the scope of the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID’s) USAID Media Program is seeking proposals from qualified firms to conduct a media consumption representative survey in Georgia and produce a comprehensive report that includes an analysis of the data which is supported by qualitative research such as focus groups and key informant interviews. The collection of data is anticipated to commence by April 2024.
Eligibility
Qualified applicants must:
- Have proven knowledge and experience in conducting baseline and endline surveys through the use of internationally accepted qualitative and quantitative methods, including experience with conducting focus group discussions and desk reviews;
- Have consultants/employees with strong academic and research backgrounds and excellent analytical skills;
- Have proven knowledge of the media industry;
- Have a team experienced in data collection, data entry, editing, and analysis; and
- Be a registered entity in Georgia.
Previous experience working with USAID evaluations or assessments is also preferred.
Submission
Please download the Request for Proposals (RFP) to see the full description and requirements.
Proposals must include a budget in sufficient detail to determine the price elements, resumes of key staff that will be assigned the project, a detailed description of the method used to perform the tasks outlined, and a list of three similar projects, with contact information for the clients.
The application must be received by USAID Media Program/IREX no later than the closing date listed above. Pre-award costs are not allowable and will not be reimbursed. Applications should be submitted in electronic format to the following email address contact.mp.ge@irex.org with “RFP: IREX USAID Media Program: Media Consumption Representative Survey” in the subject line.
Issuance of this RFP does not constitute an award or commitment on the part of IREX, nor does it commit the USAID Media Program to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of an application, which are the responsibility of the applicant. IREX reserves the right to fund, in part or in full, any or none of the applications submitted.
Questions?
Any questions concerning this RFP should be submitted in writing no fewer than 5 days prior to the closing date shown above to contact.mp.ge@irex.org and questions and answers will be shared on a regular basis on the Facebook page of USAID Media Program.
To provide detailed information regarding the RFP and to facilitate the application process, the USAID Media Program will hold a public information session. The online session link will be made available through IREX Georgia's website and Facebook page.