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CALL FOR PROPOSALS
LOCAL PROCUREMENT OF HOME-GROWN SCHOOL FEEDING PORRIDGE BLEND FLOUR (PROPORTIONATE MIX OF ORANGE MAIZE, SOYA, COWPEAS, GROUND NUT AND MORINGA) FOR THE TIWOLOKA SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAM
PROCUREMENT REFERENCE NUMBER: TIWOLOKA/MW/PORRIDGE BLEND FLOUR/2024/02
CARE Malawi through the McGovern-Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition (FFECN) program in Malawi, Tiwoloka, aims to procure food commodities from local producers/ millers/ aggregators to provide to schools for the preparation of a nutritious porridge for student meals.
Tiwoloka is a five-year initiative funded by the United States Department of Agriculture McGovern Dole Food for Education, working in partnership with the Government of Malawi to improve literacy, gender equality nutrition and health outcomes in Malawi preschool and primary schools.
CARE Malawi invites qualified local vendors to submit proposals for the supply of Home-Grown Porridge Blend Flour. This initiative supports school feeding activities in 71 primary schools and 25 Early Childhood Development Centers (ECDs) in Kasungu, Lilongwe Rural East, Ntcheu, Chiradzulu, Mulanje, and Thyolo districts, helping to improve literacy, gender equality, nutrition, and health outcomes.
Details
- Purpose: CARE will procure 884 MT of blended flour locally in 2025 to provide nutritious porridge to schoolchildren.
- Blend Components: Orange maize, soya, cowpeas, groundnut, and moringa powder.
- Delivery Timeline: Three phased deliveries between February and
August 2025.
Key Requirements
- Vendor Eligibility: Vendors must demonstrate:
- Proven experience with local food sourcing and compliance with quality standards
- Strong networks with farmers or suppliers
- Capacity to produce and store at least 1,000 MT annually
- Commodity Standards: Flour must meet strict quality requirements, including:
- Maximum aflatoxin level: 10 ppb
- Moisture content: 9-14% (varies by ingredient)
- Clean, dry, and free from pests, discoloration, and damage
- Packaging: Use 5kg and 20kg woven polypropylene bags with CARE-specified labeling, including “Funded by USDA,” “Not for Sale,” and the country of origin (Malawi)
Submission Guidelines
Vendors are required to submit:
- Company Profile: Include business registration, tax clearance, years of experience, and client references
- Technical Details: Demonstrate production, storage, and logistical capacity for efficient, on-time deliveries
- Samples & Quality Documentation: Submit commodity samples, aflatoxin certificates, and warehouse photos for quality assurance checks
- Delivery Plan: Provide a detailed strategy for meeting timelines, including contingency measures for adverse weather conditions.
Key Dates
- Proposal Submission Deadline: 3pm Malawi time January 7, 2025
- Delivery Start Date: February 15, 2025
- Delivery Completion Date: August 31, 2025
Contact Details for Tender Documents:
To access full tender documents, submission requirements or any clarifications, please contact CARE Malawi using the following emails and numbers: angella.kachelenga@care.org or call +265 995 260 253 or by latest January 3, 2025.
Note: This RFP is an invitation to bid, not a contract offer. CARE reserves the right to reject commodities that fail quality or safety standards.
Join us in providing nutritious meals and shaping brighter futures for Malawi’s children!
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