Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest    Status:Approved

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

Ministry/Division : Ministry of Agriculture
Agency : Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE)
Procuring Entity Name : Dr. Mazharul Aziz
Procuring Entity Code : 22406390
Procuring Entity District : Dhaka
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Consulting Firm (National)  (Lump-Sump)
Title Of Service : Produce Video Documentary for Awareness on Agro-Meteorology
EOI Ref. No. : 12.01.0000.018.03.001.17.1397
Date : 04/09/2019

KEY INFORMATION

Procurement Sub-Method : Consultants Qualifications Selection (CQS)

FUNDING INFORMATION

Budget and Source of Funds : Development Budget Grant/Credit
Development Partners : IDA (WB)

PARTICULAR INFORMATION

Project/Programme Name : Agro-Meteorological Information Systems Development Project Component C of Bangladesh Weather and Climate Services Regional Project
EOI Closing Date and Time : 22/09/2019 04.00 P.M.
Publication Date : 04/09/2019

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : The overall objective of the assignment is to produce an 4-5-minute video on the operational Agromet Advisory Services recently launched in Different components of the documentary would be- ? Background of the launching of the Services ? Infrastructure so far developed across the country for operationalization of the services ? Different data/tools being used under these services ? How the advisories are being prepared at different levels ? How the services addressing the extreme events ? Dissemination of the advisories including sending of SMS, alert messages ? Launching of BAMIS Portal ? On-going collaboration with BMD, BARI, BRRI, BJRI, BSRI and others ? Field visits & One to one dialogue with the farming community ? Awareness Programme ? Capacity Development ? Feedback mechanism ? Future Programme ? The video will be produced in Bengali, adding English subtitles. The proposed video should be in a presentable format and one that could be uploaded on social media, BAMIS (www.bamis.gov.bd) websites, etc.
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : The service provider will be required to have the following: i. More than 5years experience working in similar field. ii. Experience in working with Government, Development partner Organization/agencies and other international organizations. iii. If the company has a in house key personal who have education background in media, communication, film, animation and videography and relevant work experience above 5 years including significant number of audio-visual productions for development sector will be considered as an advantage. iv. Excellent technical capacities (state of the art filming equipment preferably High Definition) to ensure smooth and high-quality production. v. Experience in development communication. vi. Must be VAT, Tax registration certificate indicating TIN, Trade license and Bank Solvency. vii. In addition, companies shall submit certified copies of the Certificate of incorporation as a company. viii. Additional experience in development communication will be an added advantage.
Other Details (if applicable) : The consultant should have at least Bachelor degree in media, communications or equivalent having ample experiences on audio-visual recording, editing, and media production; clear understanding of the technical aspects of video making process and understanding of social development field is required along with experiences on using different tools and techniques in developing appropriate and quality audio-visual products.
Association with foreign firms is : Encouraged
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
12.01.0000.018.03.001.17.1397 4 Months Dhaka 03.11.2019 02.03.2020

PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : Dr. Mazharul Aziz
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Project Director
Address of Official Inviting EOI : Room # 728, 6th Floor, Middle Building, Department of Agricultural Extension, Khamarbari, Farmgate, Dhaka-1215
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : +880255028422, Fax : , Email : azizdae@gmail.com
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders