FHI 360
Modification #2
Solicitation Title: Disability Access Consultant for Blind and Low Vision PowerPoint Development
Solicitation Number: PBRR_082022
Project Number (Top Level Only): 102740
Submit Proposal to: [email protected]
Date of Issue of RFP: 25 August 2022
Date Proposal Due: 23 September 2022 by 5:00PM ICT
Method of Submittal:
Respond via e-mail with attached documents in MS Word or pdf format.
The Consultant agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 days from the date specified for the receipt of offers, unless another time is specified in the addendum of the RFP.
Background
FHI 360 is a non-profit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways
by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education,
nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, technology,
communication, and social marketing- creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s
interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and
territories. We are currently seeking a qualified consultant with English skill who have experience in developing content to increase accessibility access for blind and low vision people for the U.S. Department of State: Partnerships for Business Resilience and Recovery in Southeast Asia Project (PBRR)
Scope of Work
The selected consultant will be required to work independently, with project-related guidance from PBRR team, to develop PowerPoint function to the ~250 page Business Resilience Toolkit that ensures accessibility on the toolkit in blind and low vision audiences. The Scope of Work (SOW) may include, but not limited to, the following deliverables:
- Prepare alternative (alt) text:
- Identify visual content (e.g., non-text objects, graphs/ charts)
- Add short and reflective Alt texts in English into the PowerPoint file to explain the identified content to ensure accessibility for blind and low vision people whose primary language is English.
- Set up PowerPoint object order to reflect appropriate reading order by reading applications
- Develop “How to” instructions for users reader apps to access the alt text in different devices (e.g., computer-based devices, smartphone) and operating systems (OS) (e.g., Microsoft Windows, macOS, Android, iOS)
Location of Work
Not limited. The consultant will work 100% remotely, receiving guidance from the FHI 360 project team based in Bangkok, Thailand. The consultant may be asked to communicate with the project occasionally either morning or evening Thailand time.
Anticipated work timeline
September to October 2022
Timetable and Address for Submission
Proposal is due no later than 5:00 PM ICT on Friday, September 23, 2022. Required documentation listed below must be e-mailed to [email protected]. Candidates may submit questions about this solicitation to [email protected] by September 19. Any candidate who wishes to receive responses to applicant questions should also send an email to [email protected] by September 19. FHI 360 will provide written answers by September 21.
Qualifications
The applicant must be able to demonstrate experience writing alt text and use of reading applications.
Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the following criteria:
Evaluation Criteria
Score
Qualifications and relevant experience of the consultant
50 (Max Points)
Time to complete the scope of work
25 (Max Points)
Cost
25 (Max Points)
Total
100 (Max Points)
Required Documentation: Proposals must include the following components:
- CV and Track record: CV and detail of similar services, indicating brief description of scope
- Time needed to complete the scope of work in days or weeks
- Price quotation: Total cost for each deliverable above in US dollars. Please also include preferred fixed price payment schedule.
FHI 360 welcomes all candidates, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please describe any needed reasonable accommodation.
FHI 360 Disclaimers
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- FHI 360 may perform a background check on any selected Consultant candidates.
- FHI 360 may cancel the solicitation and not award
- FHI 360 may reject any or all responses received
- Issuance of the solicitation does not constitute an award commitment by FHI 360
- FHI 360 reserves the right to disqualify any offer based on failure of the offeror to follow solicitation instructions
- FHI 360 will not compensate any offeror for responding to solicitation
- FHI 360 reserves the right to issue award based on initial evaluation of offers without further discussion
- FHI 360 may choose to award only part of the activities in the solicitation, or issue multiple awards based on the solicitation activities
- FHI 360 reserves the right to waive minor proposal deficiencies that can be corrected prior to award determination to promote competition
- FHI 360’s supplier terms and conditions can be found here while our consultant terms and conditions can be found here
- FHI 360 may perform a background check on any selected Consultant candidates.
How to apply
Submit Proposal to: [email protected]
Required Documentation: Proposals must include the following components:
- CV and Track record: CV and detail of similar services, indicating brief description of scope
- Time needed to complete the scope of work in days or weeks
- Price quotation: Total cost for each deliverable above in US dollars. Please also include preferred fixed price payment schedule.
Closing date: 9/23/2022