Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the provision of catering services for approximately 200 participants across the four counties.

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  • Category:
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  • Deadline:
    August 10, 2026

RFQ Reference: SHED-LIB – 2026/002

Serving Humanity for Empowerment and Development (SHED), with financial support from its donor, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is implementing a project aimed at dismantling financial, geographic, and institutional barriers to justice for survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), particularly women and girls in underserved communities. The project seeks to expand access to free, survivor-centered legal aid, improve service mapping and coverage, strengthen the capacity of legal aid providers and women’s organizations, and enhance coordination and referral pathways among justice and protection actors. The project is being implemented over a period of nine (9) months across Grand Cape Mount, Nimba, Lofa, and Montserrado Counties, covering 20 communities (five communities in each county)

To support the implementation of project activities, SHED hereby invites qualified and experienced catering service providers to submit quotations for the provision of catering services for approximately 200 participants across the four counties.

Interested service providers are requested to submit their quotations in accordance with the requirements outlined in this Request for Quotation (RFQ). Quotations must be received by SHED no later than the date and time specified in the table below.

Request for Quotes Issue Date :July 30, 2026
Due Date and Time for Questions:August 10, 2026
Quote Due Date and Time August 10, 2026 @ 5:00pm
Quotes submitted after the deadline has passed or that do not include all of the information requested may be rejected
SHED point of Contact: joyce.pajibo1@gmail.com and vnathan1978kpehe@gmail.com Contact Number: 0770423035

 

Complete Description of Need/Scope of Work/Specifications
1. The selected caterer(s) will be responsible for the preparation, delivery, and distribution of meals during project activities, training sessions, and community meetings. Catering services shall include one (1) or two (2) hot meals (lunch and/or dinner), as required, and one (1) bottle of mineral water per participant based on actual attendance. As some activities may last one or two days, the caterer(s) must provide services for each day accordingly. Interested applicants are required to submit quotations indicating the unit cost per participant per day for lunch and dinner.

 

2. Required Counties and number of participants/trainees

CountyNumber of Participants
Montserrado50
Cape Mount50
Nimba50
Lofa50
Total200

3. Catering Requirements:

· Hygienically prepared hot meals, and adequate portions provided

· Balanced nutrition (local staples, vegetables, protein)

· Disposable cutlery or reusable serving solutions

· Prepared or delivery to specified locations 30 mins before lunch is served

· Setup and cleanup services after meal

To be considered, applicants must submit a valid business registration certificate and a financial quotation that remains valid for a minimum period of one (1) year from the submission deadline. The application must include all of the following:

  • complete vendor information- including vendors physical address, full legal name, Valid Business Registration Certificate;
  • Valid Tax Clearance Certificate;
  • Articles of incorporation (when applicable);
  • References from previous contracts
  • Cost per participant per meal (inclusive of VAT/taxes). All proforma invoices or quotes should include a detailed cost breakdown and must clearly indicate the unit price per meal, per participant, per day, to allow for accurate budgeting and comparison.
  • Delivery timeline and capacity per county
Quotes will be evaluated based on the following evaluation criteria:

  • Ability to meet the description/scope of work/specification above
  • Price and Value for money
  • Ability pre-finance or prove commitment to the timely delivery of services
  • Acceptable Past Performance
Delivery Address/Place of Performance SHED Head Office, Opposite Calvary Chapel School, Rehab Junction, Paynesville, Montserrado County, Liberia
Payment TermsPayment terms will be determined when a contract is signed.
By responding with a quote you are accepting the requirements as outlined above, including any delivery requirements and payment terms

 

This RFQ is non-binding and in no way obligates SHED to award any contract. SHED reserves the right to purchase the item/service requested, or to make no purchase. SHED’s commitment to purchase is not established until a written order is issued by the organization. SHED will not pay for vendors quote preparation costs.

If any business or individual submitting an offer in response to the RFQ is found to have offered anything of value to any member of SHED staff, they will be disqualified from participation in this procurement and may be disqualified for any future procurement with SHED. SHED staff are instructed not to request or accept anything of value from businesses or individuals applying. If a SHED representative asks you for any kind of incentive payment or other gift, please report it to the following email address: joyce.pajibo1@gmail.com

 

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