Government of the Federated States of Micronesia

Request for Proposal - Revised

(RFP Number OCM-01-01) - December 29, 2006

The Office of Compact Management (OCM) seeks the services of a consultant to assist in the development and refinement of uniform performance outcome measures and data necessary to track progress in achieving the goals and objectives of the FSM Strategic Development Plan and the Compact-funded sectors of education, health, public sector capacity building, private sector development, environment, and public sector infrastructure. The consultant will form the core of OCM's multi-disciplinary team that will build capacity in national and state government departments in performance budgeting, management, and reporting.

The consultant should have demonstrated expertise in areas such as strategic planning, organizational development, process reengineering and performance management, including budgeting and metrics. The consultant should also have an understanding of the Compact of Free Association, as amended, governmental operations, and experience working with public sector agencies in localities and situations similar to the FSM.

Proposals should contain sufficient detail about a systematic approach to capacity building and methods to facilitate the development of performance indicators and improve performance budgeting and management throughout the FSM. The work plan should begin with the health and education sectors but include a phased integration of other sectors. The terms of reference would be for one year, with renewal possible for two additional years based on an evaluation of project progress and funding requirements.

Details regarding this solicitation can be found on Website: www.fsmgov.org. Questions or inquiries should be directed to Epel K. Ilon at the below address no later than January 12, 2007.

Detailed instructions can be downloaded in pdf format.


Proposal should be sent to:

Office of Compact Management
Att: Epel K. Ilon
P.O. Box PS-253
Palikir, Pohnpei FM 96941
Mailbox: ocm@mail.fm
Tel: 691 320 6260

Proposals must be received in either hard or electronic copies, by 5:00 p.m. January 29 2007

This solicitation conforms with current competitive proposing procedures as related to the procurement of goods and services.