Press Release

Ministry of Finance
Release Date:
Thursday, 26 August 2021 - 9:54am

The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting qualified, professional, experienced, and resourceful firms to conduct a comprehensive review of compensation throughout the Virgin Islands Public Service, inclusive of a job classification.

Procurement Coordinator, Mrs. Ishma Rhymer said, “The overarching objective of this consultancy is to support modernising the employment terms and conditions to enhance performance across the Virgin Islands Public Service.”

Electronic submissions of proposals should be sent to Mrs. Rhymer in a non-editable format and not exceeding 10 MB at email address procurement@gov.vg. The file name and the email subject must bear the applicant’s name and “RFP for Public Service Compensation Review and Job Classification”.

Proposals must be submitted to the Procurement Coordinator no later than September 28, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that the bid is received by the Procurement Coordinator before the submission deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted for evaluation.

 Proposals will be opened on September 28, 2021, at 12:00 noon.  Bidders who wish to witness the opening process may request the WebEx access code and password by 12:00 noon on September 27, 2021.

Proposals must be submitted with completed Proposal Forms I, II, III, and IV which interested bidders may request via email to procurement@gov.vg. These forms either include or must be submitted with the following:

  • Company profile and statement of capability.
  • Curriculum Vitae for all key members of the firm that are expected to deliver the services.
  • General information on the bidder.
  • A list with brief descriptions of recent assignments that demonstrate a proven track record, solid reputation, success, and experience that are similar in scope to the requirements of this assignment that the firm has participated in as per attached.
  • Proposed methodology for implementing the Services including a Schedule with timelines for completion of tasks and submission of the deliverables.
  • Financial Proposal to perform the services including hourly charge-out rates for personnel that are proposed to be assigned to deliver these services.
  • A valid business licence or equivalency as proof of authorisation to operate a business in the area of the required expertise in its jurisdiction of operation; and any other documentary evidence to establish credentials.

A virtual Pre-Tender meeting will be held via WebEx on September 8, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Interested bidders should request the access code and password from the Procurement Coordinator at procurement@gov.vg no later than September 7, 2021, at 12:00 noon.  The meeting is not mandatory; however, it is recommended that each bidder attend. 

For more information, contact the Procurement Coordinator at (284) 468-4243/5921 or email procurement@gov.vg.

Author

Nia Douglas-Wheatley

Communications Officer II
Deputy Governor's Office
Government of the Virgin Islands
Tel: 284.468.2350
Email: ndouglas@gov.vg