Department Of Information And Communications Technology Tender

Description Invitation To Bid For The Provision Of Internet Connectivity Services In Public Places (pics-pp) In The Province Of Ilocos Norte Via Fiber Optic Cable (foc) Technology - Phase 3: Lot 1 1. The Department Of Information And Communications Technology - Region I, Through The Special Account In The General Fund - Free Public Internet Access Program, Intends To Apply The Sum Of Eighteen Million Two Hundred Eighty Five Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Eight Pesos And Ninety Eight Centavos (₱18,285,288.98) Being The Abc To Payments Under The Contract For Provision Of Internet Connectivity Services In Public Places (pics-pp) In The Province Of Ilocos Norte Via Fiber Optic Cable (foc) Technology - Phase 3 With Bid Reference No. R1-2024-11-173. Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At Bid Opening. ------------------------------- Description: Provision Of Internet Connectivity Services In Public Places (pics-pp) In The Province Of Ilocos Norte Via Fiber Optic Cable (foc) Technology - Phase 3: Lot 1 Quantity: 1 Lot Total Abc (php)(vat Inclusive): Php 18,285,288.98 Cost/price Of Bid Documents (cash Payment Only)(php) : Php 25,000.00 ------------------------------- 2. Dict Region I Is Now Inviting Bids For The Above Procurement Project. Delivery And Acceptance Of The Service Is Required Within Ninety (90) Calendar Days Upon The Receipt Of The Notice To Proceed. Bidders Should Have Completed, Within Five (5) Years From The Date Of Submission And Receipt Of Bids, A Contract Similar To The Project. The Description Of An Eligible Bidder Is Contained In The Bidding Documents, Particularly In Section Ii (instructions To Bidders). 3. Bidding Will Be Conducted Through Open Competitive Bidding Procedures Using A Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion As Specified In The 2016 Revised Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Republic Act (ra) No. 9184. Bidding Is Restricted To Filipino Citizens/sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Or Organizations With At Least Sixty Percent (60%) Interest Or Outstanding Capital Stock Belonging To Citizens Of The Philippines And To Citizens Or Organizations Of A Country The Laws Or Regulations Of Which Grant Similar Rights Or Privileges To Filipino Citizens, Pursuant To Ra No. 5183. 4. Prospective Bidders May Obtain Further Information From The Dict And Inspect The Bidding Documents At The Address Given Below From 8:00 Am To 5:00 Pm. 5. A Complete Set Of Bidding Documents May Be Acquired By Interested Bidders On November 21, 2024, From The Given Address And Website(s) Below Department Of Information And Communications Technology - Regional Office I 3f Kenny Plaza Bldg., M.l. Quezon Ave., San Fernando City, La Union And Upon Payment Of The Applicable Fee For The Bidding Documents, Pursuant To The Latest Guidelines Issued By The Gppb, In The Amount Of Twenty Five Thousand Pesos (php 25,000.00). The Procuring Entity Shall Allow The Bidder To Present Its Proof Of Payment For The Fees By Emailing A Copy Of The Official Receipt At R1.bac@dict.gov.ph Or Presentation Of The Official Receipt In Person. Note: For Lot Procurement, The Maximum Fee For The Bidding Documents For Each Lot Shall Be Based On Its Abc, In Accordance With The Guidelines Issued By The Gppb, Provided That The Total Fees For The Bidding Documents Of All Lots Shall Not Exceed The Maximum Fee Prescribed In The Guidelines For The Sum Of The Abc Of All Lots. 6. The Department Of Information And Communications Technology Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference On November 28, 2024, At 10:30 Am Via Video Conferencing. All Prospective Bidders Are Advised To Contact The Bac Secretariat Through Email At R1.bac@dict.gov.ph, In Advance Or Prior To The Scheduled Procurement Activity, To Get Login Details For The Google Meet Application Meeting. 7. Bids Must Be Duly Received By The Bac Secretariat Through Manual Submission At The Office Address Indicated Below On Or Before 9:00 Am, December 11, 2024. Late Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. Bid Proposals May Be Submitted By Authorized Supplier Representatives. 8. All Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Bid Security In Any Of The Acceptable Forms And In The Amount Stated In Itb Clause 14. 9. Bid Opening Shall Be On December 11, 2024, At 10:30 Am At The Department Of Information And Communications Technology – Region 1, 3f Kenny Plaza Bldg., M.l. Quezon Ave, San Fernando City, La Union, And Via Video-conferencing Application. For Video Conferencing Application Meeting Password, Kindly Email The Bac Secretariat At R1.bac@dict.gov.ph. Bids Will Be Opened In The Presence Of The Bidders’ Representatives Who Choose To Attend The Activity. We Kindly Remind Bidders Of The Requirement To Have At Least One (1) Representative Physically Present During The Bid Opening At The Dict Regional Office I. It Is Important To Note That Submitted Bids Without A Representative During The Bid Opening Will Still Be Evaluated. However, Please Be Aware That If Any Questions Or Clarifications Arise From The Bac, Bidders Who Did Not Have A Representative Present Will Not Be Permitted To Contest Or Provide Further Input. 10. The Department Of Information And Communications Technology 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 Sections 35.6 And 41 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders.