PROVISION OF LONG AND SHORT TERM CONSULTANCY AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES TO THE MCA (MOZAMBIQUE) LAND COMPONENT

Request For Proposals

General Information
Country:   Mozambique
Notice/Contract Number:   QCBS-MCA-MOZ-LTS- 02-08-35
Publication Date:   Nov 12, 2008
Deadline:   Dec 4, 2008
Funding Agency:   Millennium Challenge Account
Buyer:   Millennium Challenge Account-Mozambique
Millennium Challenge Account-Mozambique
Original Language:   English

Contact Information
Address:   John Bowlin
Av. Zedequias Manganhela, 267, Edificio JAT IV,
5 Andar
Maputo  
Mozambique
Telephone:   258 21 305 577
Email:   Click here

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Original Text

Amendment No. 1 to:
“PROVISION OF LONG AND SHORT TERM CONSULTANCY AND TEHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES TO MCA-MOZAMBIQUE LAND COMPONENT (Land Project General Technical Assistance Service Provider)” RFP

RFP No. QCBS-MCA-MOZ-LTS 02-08-35
November 11, 2008

Please note the following changes to the above RFP:
1. Section 1 – Instructions to Consultants, Page 16, 3.7 Taxes
Replace current text of 3.7 with:













2. Section 1 – Instructions to Consultants , Page 22, 6.3 Financial Negotiations
Replace current text of 6.3 with:



3. Section 2 – Proposal Data Sheet, Page 26, ITC 3.7
Delete ITC 3.7 in the Proposal Data Sheet
4. Section 4B – Financial Proposal Forms, Form – FIN 2. Price Summary, Page 53
Restate footnote 1 in the Form-FIN 2 with:

“Indicate the total price to be paid by the MCA-Mozambique in either currency. Such total price must coincide with the sum of the relevant sub-totals indicated in Form FIN-3. (Tax provisions relevant to this RFP are set out in Section 5: Contract Forms.)”

5. Section 5 – Contract Forms, Page 64, II. General Conditions of the Contract, 1.10 Taxes and Duties
Replace current text of GCC 1.10 with:

“a) MCC requires that its assistance under the Compact be free from taxation to the extent set forth in Section 2.7 of the Compact, available in English at www.mcc.gov. In a supplemental agreement contemplated by Section 2.7(b) of the Compact, monies payable by MCA-Mozambique hereunder are subject to individual and corporate income taxes, as applicable, in Mozambique.

(b) The [Consultant], each [Sub-Consultant] and their respective Personnel are advised that numerous tax-free mechanisms exist under Applicable Law. The [Consultant], the [Sub-Consultants], and their respective Personnel are advised to consult with their tax advisors to determine whether any tax-free mechanisms are applicable to the performance of the [Services]. To the extent that such tax-free mechanisms are applicable, the [Consultant], the [Sub-Consultants], and their respective Personnel shall make use of them. If pursuant to Applicable Law, the [Consultant], any [Sub-Consultant], or their respective Personnel are required to pay Taxes in contravention of the Compact, other than corporate and individual income tax, the payment of which shall not be deemed in contravention of the Compact, the [Consultant] shall promptly notify MCA-Mozambique (or such agent or representative designated by MCA-Mozambique) of any Taxes paid, and the [Consultant] shall cooperate with, and take such actions as may be requested by MCA-Mozambique, MCC, or either of their agents or representatives, in seeking the prompt and proper reimbursement of such Taxes.

(c)MCA-Mozambique shall ensure that the Government shall provide [Consultant], each [Sub-Consultant], and their respective Personnel receive the exemptions from taxation applicable to such persons, entities, or the monies they receive under this Contract in accordance with the terms of the Compact. If MCA-Mozambique fails to comply with its obligations under this paragraph, the [Consultant] shall have the right to terminate this Agreement in accordance with [Clause GC 2.[_]].

(d) The [Consultant], each [Sub-Consultant] and their respective Personnel, and their eligible dependents, shall follow the usual customs procedures of Mozambique in importing property into Mozambique. If the [Consultant], each [Sub-Consultant] or any of their respective Personnel, or their eligible dependents, do not withdraw but dispose of any property in Mozambique upon which customs duties and taxes have been exempted, the [Consultant], each [Sub-Consultant] or such Personnel, as the case may be, (i) shall bear such customs duties and taxes in conformity with the regulations of the Government, or (ii) shall reimburse them to MCA-Mozambique if they were paid by MCA-Mozambique at the time the property in question was brought into Mozambique.”

6. Section 5 – Contract Forms, Page 80, II. General Conditions of the Contract, 5.3 Change in Applicable Laws Relating to Taxes and Duties
Replace current text of GCC 5.3 with:

“If, after the date of this Contract, the Consultant demonstrates there is a change in the Applicable Law with respect to income tax and also demonstrates that such change increased the cost incurred by the Consultant in performing the Services, payments to the Consultant may be adjusted.”

7. Section 5 – Contract Forms, Page 84, III. Special Conditions of the Contract, GCC 1.10
Delete GCC 1.10 in the Special Conditions of the Contract
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