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ScaleUp Bolivia Program: Formalization and U.S. Partnership Support for Bolivian Businesses

The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in La Paz, is seeking proposals for the ScaleUp Bolivia program to formalize at least 100 informal Bolivian businesses within a 12-14 month period. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy La Paz, Public Diplomacy Section - Program Scope: - Transition a minimum of 100 informal Bolivian businesses into the formal economy - Provide entrepreneurship education, business registration guidance, tax compliance support, and training in U.S.-based financial management tools - Facilitate partnerships between Bolivian businesses and U.S. suppliers, technology providers, and fintech companies - Connect at least 20 Bolivian businesses to U.S. commercial partners - Notable Requirements: - Collaboration with Bolivia's tax authority (Impuestos Nacionales), municipal governments, local chambers of commerce, AMCHAM, and U.S. fintech firms - U.S. Embassy in La Paz will be actively involved in program oversight, branding, and monitoring - Only not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, public international organizations, and governmental institutions are eligible; for-profit entities are not eligible - Products/Services Requested: - Entrepreneurship education and business formalization services - Training on U.S.-based accounting and financial management software - General office supplies (12 units) - Laptop (1 unit) - Consulting services for leadership training and monitoring/evaluation (12 months each) - Sub-award contract to a partner NGO - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned, but U.S. technology and financial management solutions are highlighted as key components - Estimated contract value: $40,000 for the cooperative agreement; total project budget (including cost share) estimated at $140,373

Description

The ScaleUp Bolivia program aims to transition over 100 informal Bolivian businesses into the formal economy within 14 months. The program provides entrepreneurship education, formalization guidance, and facilitates partnerships with U.S. suppliers and technology providers. It targets informal entrepreneurs and micro and small business owners in sectors such as retail, food services, construction, and personal services. The program also collaborates with Bolivia's tax authority, municipal governments, chambers of commerce, and U.S. fintech companies to streamline formalization, increase tax revenue, and create a peer support network. The award is a cooperative agreement with substantial involvement from the U.S. Embassy in La Paz.

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