Aiming to assess the baseline and test the initial assumptions for an ongoing project, the National Democratic Institute (NDI) seeks to contract a research vendor that would carry out one face-to-face national survey in the Republic of Moldova.

Description of the assignment

NDI wants to explore citizens’ perceptions and attitudes towards a series of issues, as well as to understand particular views and preferences of different categories of the population. The survey shall allow analysis according to the following categorization: Romanian speakers/Russian speakers, urban/rural population, age categories, geographic areas (North, Center, South). For the purpose of this bid, assume sample sizes of 2,000 completed interviews for the national sample.  They should be computer-assisted personal interview (CAPI) surveys only, i.e., conducted on tablets.

The full list of technical requirements can be requested via email at tharitonova@ndi.org.

Timeline of the assignment

This assignment is to be conducted in two stages:
- 1st stage -  Selection of the successful vendor and contract signing, Questionnaire design and approval (estimated time November - December 2021);
-  2nd stage - Fieldwork for carrying out the survey (estimated time January - April 2022).

Eligibility criteria for vendors

- Officially registered legal entity with full capacity to act. 

- At least 5 years of experience in conducting surveys and opinion research

- Previous experience in working with NDI or other international organizations will be considered an asset.

Requested documents

All proposals should indicate an anti-COVID-19 mitigation plan. Your proposal should also include the following information:

• General information about your firm;
• A list of previous clients;
• Statement of previous experience in conducting the type of research included in your proposal;
• A description of the management (including quality control measures) and field team qualifications for this project.

Please provide your financial proposal in the submitted documents as well.

Submission deadline and contact information

The vendors can request clarifications regarding this assignment until November 15, 2021, by writing to tharitonova@ndi.org. All clarifications will be provided solely via email.

Please submit your proposals in English via email to Taisia Haritonova, (tharitonova@ndi.org). The deadline for submitting proposals is November 21, 2021. Early submissions are welcomed.