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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CONSULTING SERVICES Institution: Inter-American Development Bank Country: The Bahamas Project: The Social Safety Net Reform Programme Sector: Social Sector Title: Design and Implement MIS Software System, Training and Basic Equipment for CCT Programme Loan/Credit/Grant No.

: 2758/OC-BH Contract/Bid No.


: SSNR-05 Deadline: October 15, 2014 The Government of The Bahamas has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), toward the cost of the Social Safety Net Reform, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services to design and implement a MIS Software System, training, basic equipment and business process re-engineering services.
The overall objective is to develop an MIS and software system that supports The Bahamas’ Conditional Cash Transfer Programme (CCT) in all steps of the project cycle and all operations as described in the Systems Requirements Document, CCT Operations Manual and other Technical Documents.

The solution should be flexible enough to allow the Government to integrate other programmes within the Ministry of Social Services and Community Development in the future.
An off-the-shelf solution would be preferred; however, custom-built solutions to meet the requirements of the programme will also be considered.

The scope of this project focuses on the execution of the CCT modules.

We estimate an initial 5,000 registrants for CCT from across the archipelago with expected growth.

The system is to be accessed in satellite offices in major Family Islands.

The consulting will include: 1.


The acquisition or development of CCTMIS Administration software that will be installed on servers operating out of a centralized Data Centre.

2. Business application solution should be a multi-tier Java-based web application that is accessed via a thin-client web browser.

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Design, develop and integrate online services with the ability to integrate into the portal Bahamas e-Government.

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Online Services for the CCTMIS must be compatible with IBM architecture (IBM WebSphere Portal Server, IBM DB2, IBM WebSphere Process Server, and IBM Cognos BI) and must be able to integrate into the existing Bahamas Government Portal.

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The configuration of the CCTMIS to facilitate the implementation of the Conditional Cash Transfer.

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The identification of hardware requirements and specifications including servers, computers and ancillary equipment.

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The installation of hardware and software at the production Data Centre with replication in the Disaster Recovery site in real time.

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Test, install and deploy to all environments and make necessary adjustments.

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Post implementation support and maintenance for an agreed specified time.

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Creation of online services for citizens to interface with the system.

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Make source code available to the Government of The Bahamas.

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Process reengineering of the Ministry of Social Services core business processes.

The project includes both, the supply of software and the consulting services needed such as: parameterization and configuration, development of specific benefits, training and transfer and implementation of the solution.

Therefore, the duration of consultancy is 24 months.
Consulting firms will be selected for the shortlist in accordance with the procedures set out in the Inter-American Development Bank: Policies for the Selection and Contracting of Consultants financed by the Inter-American Development Bank GN-2350-9 and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the policies.

Consulting firms will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selection method set out in the Consultant Policies.
Consulting firms may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub-consultancy to enhance their qualifications.

For the purpose of establishing the short list, the nationality of a firm is that of the country in which it is legally incorporated or constituted and in the case of joint venture, the nationality of the firm appointed to represent it.

Interested firms should provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services.
This should include the following information: country of origin, address, phone and fax number, email address, and legal representative of the consulting firm.
The standard for selecting the short list is the following (must submit a description for each) a) A proven experience of the firm in similar implementations of IT solutions in the past 5 years b) A proven experience of the firm in development of consulting and / or implementation of IT solutions related to Social Protection Systems c) A proven experience of the firm in IT projects according to standard technology required by the Government of The Bahamas.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by October 15, 2014.
Ministry of Social Services and Community Development Attn: Thea Glinton, Procurement Officer Aventura Plaza John F. Kennedy Drive and Bethel Avenue Nassau, New Providence The Bahamas Tel: (242) 323-7814/15 Fax: (242) 325-1920 E-mail: TheaGlinton@bahamas.gov.bs For questions contact via e-mail to the following e-mail: Theaglinton@bahamas.gov.bs Questions will be received up to 5 working days before the date set for receipt of expressions of interest.
Responses to questions regarding the consultation will be sent to the mailboxes of the consultants, without identifying the firm that consulted.