The U.S. Peace Corps is seeking potential options for a Training Center venue to be utilized for two, 15-16-week training activities per year – approx. eight (8) months total – for an estimated five (5) years. If the Center meets most requirements below and is of reasonable cost, Peace Corps may also explore full-year rentals, as appropriate.

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Minimum Requirements:
At least four (4) office spaces.
Staff sleeping facilities.
Kitchen facilities.
Adequate water supply / bore-hole.
Adequate electricity supply.
Maximum 3–4-hour drive from Lusaka.
Well-ventilated conference room or outdoor insaka to fit 80 people.
Adequate space to develop demonstration garden plots and fishponds.
Toilet block with at least 6 toilets, 4 sinks, and 4 showers
Large outdoor space for activities (such as for a football game).

Preferred Specifications
Secure fenced in area with guard booth
Back-up generator or ability for generator to be installed.
Storage area of at least 40 x 10 square meters
Perennial streams for fishponds of at least 20 x 50 square meters
Pit latrine
Nearby School
Nearby Health Clinic
Well-ventilated dining hall to fit 80 people.
Relatively low crime rate and a police post nearby.
No noisy bars or crowded places near the venue
During this market research phase, we kindly request potential vendors to send a detailed summary of their proposed facility explaining how each above criteria is met, location of center, contact information (name and contact details), and an estimated monthly rate for rentals.

Expressions of Interests should be sent no later than 30 June 2023 to the following address:
ZM-RFQs@peacecorps.gov