Procurement and Bid Opportunities

Church World Service is committed to maintaining the highest standards of conduct and ethics in our procurement and purchasing, to ensure that goods and services purchased by CWS are obtained in a cost-effective manner and in compliance with applicable local, federal, state, and international country laws.
CWS is committed to a Procurement Process that is based on ethical standards, and which is well managed to:

  • Help CWS deliver high quality programs on time.
  • Ensure accountability to beneficiaries, partners, and clients.
  • Enable compliance with donor rules.
  • Mitigate against misappropriation and fraud.

Church World Service’s procurement practices are governed by our internal policies as well as by various donor and funding regulations. As a result, our requirements may vary depending on the service and/or good to be procured, and for which program or office the transaction is supporting. All Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and other solicitations will clearly list our requirements and the eligibility requirements for those partners that wish to participate in the procurement process. We welcome the interest and participation of suppliers to partner with us to meet our organizational needs and further our mission.

Open Bid Opportunities

Instructions for Responding to the Formal RFP

Thank you for your interest in responding to our Request for Proposal (RFP). Please follow the steps outlined below to submit your bid:

Submission Process
  1. Access the RFP Document: Ensure you have reviewed the RFP document carefully. It contains essential information regarding the project requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission guidelines.
  2. Prepare Your Bid Response: Draft your proposal, ensuring that it addresses all the requirements specified in the RFP. Pay attention to formatting, required sections, and any additional information requested.
  3. Submit Your Bid:
    • Click on the following link to access the submission portal: Submit Your Bid Here.
    • Attach your completed bid response file within the submission portal.
Questions About the RFP

If you have any questions regarding the RFP or the bidding process, please refer to the instructions included in the RFP document. This section will guide you on how to submit inquiries and receive clarification.

Important Reminders
  • Ensure that your submission is complete and submitted by the deadline specified in the RFP.
  • Late submissions may not be considered.

Thank you for your participation. We look forward to reviewing your proposal!

Supplier Code of Conduct

The CWS Supplier Code of Conduct applies to all CWS suppliers and their subsidiaries, affiliates, and subcontractors providing goods of services to CWS, Inc. It sets out legal and socially responsible criteria. The requirements are in addition to any specific requirements included in a Contract.

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Church World Service Purchase Order Terms & Conditions

An integral part of the relationship Church World Service has with its suppliers is the terms and conditions under which that relationship is governed. Except to the extent CWS has explicitly agreed in writing, the terms and conditions detailed below will apply to all purchases made by CWS. CWS requires all its suppliers to agree to these terms and conditions as a condition of purchase.

The English language version of the terms and conditions shall prevail and any terms and conditions that are in languages other than English are provided for information and convenience only.

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