Call for Proposals for a Consultant for video storytelling and photography services

Request for Proposal (RFP)

PF No. and Title: PR: KE-531- Call for Proposals for a Consultant for video storytelling and photography services

RFP Issue Date: May 08, 2026 

Submission of Questions Due Date: May 12, 2026

Proposal Submission Deadline: May 17, 2026 (23:59 HR)

Contracting Entity: Helen Keller International (Helen Keller Intl)

Place of Performance: Nairobi, Kenya

Contents of this Document

SECTION 1: Introduction, Eligibility of Bidders, and Definitions 1

SECTION 2: Scope of Work 2

SECTION 3: Proposal Instructions 4

SECTION 4: Evaluation Criteria and Basis for Award 7

SECTION 6: Proposal Validity, Submission Deadline, and Instructions 7

SECTION 7: Negotiations 8

SECTION 8: Terms of the Solicitation 8

ANNEX A: Conflict of Interest Disclosure 10

ANNEX B:  Format of CV to Be Used for Personnel (One Document Per Person) 12

ANNEX C Financial Offer Format 13

Bidders are encouraged to read this RFP and all attachments in its entirety paying specific attention to the instructions and requirements. Issuance of this RFP does not in any way obligate Helen Keller International to award a contract, nor does it commit Helen Keller International to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal. All recipients of this RFP shall treat all information and details included herein as private and confidential.

SECTION 1: Introduction, Eligibility of Bidders, and Definitions

Introduction

Helen Keller International (Helen Keller Intl) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving and improving the sight and lives of the world's vulnerable by combatting the causes and consequences of blindness, poor health and malnutrition. Helen Keller Intl invites all eligible Bidders to submit proposals for documentation of the impact of Helen Keller on improving health, nutrition, and sanitation in hard-to-reach communities through high-quality video and storytelling. 

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to select a vendor that will provide best value to Helen Keller Intl, when both technical and cost factors are combined. 

Eligibility of Bidders

This RFP is open to individuals and private companies’ entities that are deemed capable of implementing the scope of work, with a solid record of integrity and business ethics, and that meet the eligibility requirements stated in this Section. 

Bidders that submit proposals in response to this RFP must meet the following requirements:

1. Be a non-government entities (for-profit and non-profit companies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), etc.) that are legally registered under the laws of the country where it is operating. Or be an individual legally authorized to work/operate in Kenya. 
   
2. Have demonstrated capacity and expertise to successfully implement the Scope of Work.
   
3. Have completed the required disclosures and information/documentation requests incorporated in this RFP. 
   
4. Be willing to comply with relevant donor rules and regulations and Helen Keller Intl requirements. 

Note: Helen Keller Intl will not award a contract to any firm/individual that is debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment by the U.S. Government, or who proposes to do business with firms or firms’ principals who are debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment, in the performance of the requirement of this activity.