Central Bank Of The Philippines Tender

Description Invitation To Bid 1. The Bsp, Through Its Bids And Awards Committee – Head Office (bac-ho), Invites Bidders To Apply For Eligibility And To Bid For – Procurement Project/brief Description: One (1) Lot Managed Internet Protocol Private Branch Exchange (ip-pbx) With Session Initiation Protocol (sip) Services For All Bsp Regional Offices And Branches For A Period Of Three (3) Years, As Per Bsp Terms Of Reference Project Identification Number (pin): Bac-ho Gs No. 2025-0160 Approved Budget For The Contract (abc): Php45,100,000.00, Inclusive Of All Applicable Taxes And Other Charges (bids Exceeding The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At Bid Opening, Or During Bid Evaluation.) Funding Source: Bsp Corporate Fund: Bsp Corporate Fund: Covered By A Multi-year Contracting Authority. Appropriation Of Funds Shall Be Done Annually. Requirement Is Included In The Approved Indicative Annual Procurement Plan For Y2025 And Undertaken Through Early Procurement Activities (epa). Delivery Period: A. Contract Duration For The Sip Subscription And Preventive Maintenance Of Ip-pbx Is For Three (3) Years, To Commence On 01 January 2025 Or On The Date Stipulated In The Notice To Proceed (ntp) To Be Issued By Facilities Management And Engineering Department (fmed). B. The Supply, Delivery, Installation, Configuration Of The Managed Ip-pbx Equipment In Bsp North Luzon Regional Office-baguio City And Bsp Puerto Princesa City Palawan Branch Office Shall Be Implemented Within Ninety (90) Calendar Days, To Commence On 01 January 2025 Or On The Date Stipulated In The Ntp To Be Issued By Fmed. 2. Bidders Should Have Completed From Y2019 To The Date Of Opening Of Bids A Single Largest Contract Similar To The Requirement As Stated In The Clause 5.3 Bid Data Sheet (bds) And Item 3 Of The Checklist Of Technical, Financial And Other Documents. 3. The Eligibility Check/screening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids Shall Use Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion As Stated In Section 30.1 Of The 2016 Revised Implementing Rules And Regulations Of Rep. Act No. 9184 (2016 Revised Irr). 4. Bidders With Outstanding Capital Stock Of Less Than Sixty Percent (60%) Interest Or Outstanding Capital Stock Belonging To Citizens Of The Philippines Must Submit In Its First Envelope, A Certification From The Relevant Government Office Of Its Country Stating That Filipinos Are Allowed To Participate In Their Government Procurement Activities For The Same Item/product Or A Copy Of Legislation From The Country Of The Bidder Allowing Foreign Bidders To Participate In Their Government Procurement 5. All Particulars And Activities Regarding The Eligibility Of Bidders, Bid Security, Pre-bid Conference/s, Evaluation Of Bids, Post-qualification, Award Of Contract, Performance Security, Procedures And Other Documents, Shall Be Governed By Rep. Act No. 9184 And The 2016 Revised Irr. A. Activity: Issuance Of Bid Documents Schedule: Starting 05 December 2024 In Support Of The Sustainable Banking Program Of The Bsp, Hard Copies Are No Longer Issued. B. Activity: Pre-bid Conference Schedule: 13 December 2024; 1:00 P.m. (philippine Standard Time) Venue: Room 105, 1st Floor, 5-storey Building, Bsp Main Complex, Malate, Manila Interested Bidders And Observers Are Allowed To Attend Only Through Videoconferencing Using The Microsoft Teams Platform. Prospective Bidders Are Encouraged To Send Requests For Clarifications At Least Three (3) Calendar Days Before The Scheduled Pre-bid Conference In Order To Facilitate The Preparation Of Responses Thereto, Which Will Be Discussed During The Pre-bid Conference. C. Activity: Deadline For Submission Of Bids Schedule: 26 December 2024, 9:30a.m. (philippine Standard Time) Venue: Bid Box Located In Gate 3, Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas, A. Mabini Corner P. Ocampo Sts., Malate, Manila. Late Bids Shall Not Be Opened. D. Activity: Opening Of Bids Schedule: 26 December 2024, 9:30a.m. (philippine Standard Time) Venue: Room 105, 1st Floor, 5-storey Building, Bsp Main Complex, Malate, Manila Interested Bidders And Observers Are Allowed To Attend Only Through Videoconferencing Using The Microsoft Teams Platform. E. All Written Requests The Bids And Awards Committee – Head Office Through: The Bac Secretariat And Policy Group (bac Spg) Room 213, 2nd Flr. 5-storey Bldg. A. Mabini And P. Ocampo Sts., Malate, Manila Tel Nos.: 5306-2798/5306-2800/8708-7173 Fax No.: 8708-7116 Email Address: Bacsecretariat-ho@bsp.gov.ph Note: All Requests Shall Be In Writing And Addressed To The Bac Spg. 6. The Pre-bid Conference Shall Be Open To Interested Bidders And Observers. The Conduct Of Pre-bid Conference Shall Be Through Videoconferencing Using The Microsoft Teams Platform. 7. A Bidder Must Submit Its Bid Manually. The Implementation Of Electronic Bid Submission Is Suspended In Bsp, Thus Bids Submitted Through Electronic Means Shall Not Be Opened. For The Procedures On Submission Of Bids, Refer To Annex “c”. 8. All Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Bid Security In Any Of The Acceptable Forms And In The Amount Stated In The Instructions To Bidders And Clause 14.1 Of The Bds. 9. The Bsp Does Not Assume Any Responsibility To Compensate Or Indemnify Any Bidder For Expenses Incurred In The Preparation Of Bid. 10. The Bsp Reserves The Right To Reject Any And All Bids, Declare A Failure Of Bidding, Or Not Award The Contract At Any Time Prior To Contract Award In Accordance With Section 35.6 And 41 Of The 2016 Revised Irr, Without Incurring Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. 11. Further Information May Be Obtained From The Following: A) Sale Of Bidding Documents B) Query On How To Submit Bids C) Links For Online Connectivity For Procurement Activities D) Written Clarifications On The Project E) Requests For Reconsideration The Bac – Ho Through: The Bac Spg Room 213, 2nd Floor, 5-storey Building A. Mabini And P. Ocampo, Sts., Malate, Manila Tel. Nos.: 5306-2798/5306-2800/8708-7173 Fax No.: 8708-7116 Email Address: Bacsecretariat-ho@bsp.gov.ph 12. A Complete Set Of Bid Documents Is Downloadable, From The Following Websites: Www.philgeps.gov.ph And Www.bsp.gov.ph; However, A Participating Bidder Is Required To Pay The Bid Documents Fee In The Amount Of Php25,000.00. Proof Of Payment Shall Be Presented Prior To Submission Of Bids, By Facsimile Or Through Email. Bids, Which Bid Documents Fee Are Not Yet Paid On Or Before The Date And Time Of Opening Of Bids, Shall Be Returned To The Bidder Unopened. To Pay The Bid Documents, Send An Email Citing The Pin And Title Of Above Requirement To The Bacsecretariat-ho@bsp.gov.ph. The Procedures For Online Payments Are Specified In Annex “a”. Prospective Bidders Are Highly Encouraged To Pay The Bid Documents Fee At Least One (1) Day Before The Deadline For Submission And Opening Of Bids. Sgd. Jose R. Fajardo Chairperson