Reference: REQUEST FOR QUOTE FOR MENSTRUAL PAD (DISPOSABLE)

Date of Issuance: March 26, 2024

Deadline for Question and Answer: April 01, 2024

Deadline for bid submission: April 15, 2024

Background:

Breakthrough ACTION Liberia is a flagship social and behavior change program in Liberia funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The project’s activities include the development and airing of audio materials that convey key public health messages to spark renewed interest in the practice of healthy behaviors among Liberians.

Menstruation is a natural biological process that is a key indicator of health and well-being. Over half of the world’s female population experiences menstruation at some point during their lifetime and overall, a significant part of their lives. In Liberia, menstruation is not spoken about openly. Despite menstruation being a natural bodily function that has existed for millions of years now, it is surrounded by taboos, myths, and stigma that prevent women and girls from discussing and managing their periods with dignity.

Breakthrough ACTION seeks to identify vendors who will produce and or provide disposable Sanitary pads to support Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management activities across the Country.

MENSTRUAL PAD SPECIFICATIONS

Vendor must be able to pre-finance upon issuance of Contract or Purchase order

Delivery term: Ten (10) working days

One sample pack consisting of at least 15 pads (Heavy flow, regular, and panty linear) to verify specification

Length 180mm to 280mm

Width 15-20 CM

Non-scented pad

Minimum 15 pieces of pad in a pack (heavy flow, normal flow, and panty linear)

Side wings/ wall on the heavy and normal flow pad

Water absorption 10 or more times its weight

Breathable with holes

Make you fresh everyday

A site visit by the committee to determine vendor capacity of producing pads quantity

How to Apply

Interested Bidders will submit the following documents:

• Quotation

• Valid Business Registration and Tax Clearance

• Contact details of 3 references to conduct background check

Please submit these documents by email to BA-Liberia-Admin@jh.edu; and copy fsumaor1@jh.edu

Also, use the same email to direct all questions or inquiries

The subject line should state RFQ for Disposable Menstrual Pad

Evaluation and Award

Selection for the award will be based on a competitive process with best value for money

Any vendor under consideration must meet all requirements and specifications set up above.

Breakthrough ACTION Liberia reserves the right to select the vendor of their choice based on internal criteria, or to select no vendor at all.