MINISTRY OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT BARMM Tender

Description 1. In View Of Two (2)-failed Biddings, The Ministry Of Social Services And Development-barmm (mssd-barmm) Invites Bidders To Participate In The Negotiation For The Procurement Of Consultancy Services For The Conduct Of In-depth Field Research On Sama Women In The Island Municipalities Of Pangutaran, Banguingui, And Siasi In The Province Of Sulu And In The Island Municipalities Of Simunul, Sibutu, And Sitangkai In Tawi-tawi. 2. The Ministry Of Social Services And Development-barmm (mssd-barmm), Through The General Appropriations Act Of The Bangsamoro Fy 2024 (gaab Fy 2024) Intends To Apply The Sum Of Four Million Pesos (php 4,000,000.00) Being The Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) To Payments Under The Contract For Consultancy Services For The Conduct Of In-depth Field Research On Sama Women In The Island Municipalities Of Pangutaran, Banguingui, And Siasi In The Province Of Sulu And In The Island Municipalities Of Simunul, Sibutu, And Sitangkai In Tawi-tawi. Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At The Opening Of The Financial Proposals. Pursuant To Section 53.1 Of The 2016 Revised Implementing Rules And Regulations Of Rep. Act No. 9184 (2016 Revised Irr), We Invite Legally, Technically And Financially Capable Suppliers To Negotiate With The Mssd-barmm On Subject Requirement. The Following Schedule Of Activities Shall Be Observed: Activities Schedule Issuance Of Bidding Documents October 31 - November 19, 2024 Deadline For Submission Of Eligibility Documents And Negotiation Meeting November 12, 2024 At 9:30 A. M. Deadline For Submission And Opening Of Best And Final Proposals (in Sealed Envelope) November 19, 2024 At 9:30 A. M. 3. The Ministry Of Social Services And Development-barmm Now Invites Interested Bidders To Submit And Negotiate Offers For The Project On Or Before November 12, 2024 At 9:30 A.m. At The Ministry Of Social Services And Development-barmm, Bangsamoro Government Center, Rosary Heights Vii, Cotabato City. Applications For Eligibility Will Be Evaluated Based On A Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion. Late Submission Of Eligibility Documents Shall Not Be Accepted. 4. Interested Bidders May Obtain Further Information From The Ministry Of Social Services And Development-barmm And Inspect The Bidding Documents At The Address Given Below During Office Hours From 8:00 Am To 4:00 Pm (monday To Friday). 5. A Complete Set Of Negotiation / Bidding Documents May Be Acquired By Interested Bidders Starting 31 October 2024 – 19 November 2024 At The Address Given Above. It May Also Be Downloaded Free Of Charge From The Website Of The Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (philgeps) And The Website Of The Procuring Entity, Provided That Bidders Shall Pay The Applicable Fee For The Bidding Documents Not Later Than The Submission Of Their Bids. 6. Bidding Is Restricted To Filipino Citizens/sole Proprietorships, Cooperatives, And Partnerships Or Organizations With At Least Sixty Percent (60%) Interest Or Outstanding Capital Stock Belonging To Citizens Of The Philippines. 7. The Ministry Of Social Services And Development-barmm Shall Evaluate Bids Using The Quality-cost Based Evaluation (qcbe). The Weights To Be Allocated For The Technical And Financial Proposals Are Indicated In Clause 25.1, Section Iii. Bid Data Sheet, Part Ii Of The Bidding Documents. The Criteria And Rating System For The Evaluation Of Bids As Indicated In The Instructions To Bidders Are Provided In Clause 25.1, 25.3 And 26.2, Section Iii. Bid Data Sheet, Part Ii Of The Bidding Documents. The Criteria For The Evaluation Of Technical Proposal Shall Be: Criteria/particulars Firm I. Experience And Capability Of The Firm Max 50 Points A. Years In Consulting Services (cs) B. Related Experience/previous Engagements I. Similar Experience (previous Conduct Of Research On Indigenous Cultural Communities Or Other Vulnerable Groups) Ii. Relevant Experience (previous Conduct Of Any Field Research) At Least 10 Years 20 Points 6-9 Years 15 Points 3-5 Years 10 Points 2 Years 5 Points Research On Icc Or Other Vulnerable Groups In Any Barmm Territory 15 Points Research On Icc Or Other Vulnerable Groups In Any Barmm Territory Anywhere In The Philippines 10 Points Any Field Research Conducted In Any Barmm Territory 15 Points Any Field Research Conducted Anywhere In The Philippines 10 Points Ii. Qualifications Of Head Researcher Supervising The Field Researchers And/or Writers Who May Be Assigned To Conduct The Field Study And Prepare The Corresponding Journal Article 20 Points A. Education With Phd In Social Sciences 5 Points With A Master’s Degree In Social Sciences 3 Points B. Related Experience Research On Icc Or Other Vulnerable Groups In Any Barmm Territory 10 Points Research On Icc Or Other Vulnerable Groups In Any Barmm Territory Anywhere In The Philippines 5 Points C. Relevant Trainings Relevant International Trainings On Conduct Of Research Involving Iccs Or Other Vulnerable Groups 5 Points Relevant Local Trainings On Conduct Of Research Involving Iccs Or Other Vulnerable Groups 3 Points Iii. Sufficient Number Of Field Researchers (who Have Bachelor’s Degrees At Least) Engaged Or To Be Engaged By The Consulting Firm - 10 Points There Must Be At Least A Team Of Three Field Researchers For Every Island Municipality Covered Including The Head Researcher. They Can Be The Same Three Researchers Across Six Island Municipalities, But They Must Be Able To Deliver The Covered Services Within Six (6) Months From The Award Of The Contract. For This Purpose, The Prospective Consulting Firm Shall Provide Engagement Agreements/employment Contracts Or Signed Letters Of Intent From Each Of The Researchers And Their Corresponding Curriculum Vitae. Iv. Financial/job Capacity - 20 Points Current Assets – Current Liabilities – 6 Months’ Worth Of Expenses Based On Existing Contractual Obligations Must Be At Least Equal To The Approved Budget Of Contract Grand Total 100 Points Note: The Technical Proposal Together With The Financial Proposal Shall Be Considered In The Ranking Of Consultants. The Technical Proposals Shall Be Evaluated First Using The Above Criteria. The Minimum Technical Passing Score Is Seventy (70) Points. 8. The Contract Shall Be Completed Within Six (6) Months Starting From The Receipt Of Notice To Proceed (ntp) And Signed Contract. 9. The Ministry Of Social Services And Development-barmm 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 41 Of Ra 9184 And Its Irr, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. 10. For Further Information, Please Refer To: Atty. Mohammad Muktadir Ahmad Estrella Chairperson Bids And Awards Committee Ministry Of Social Services And Development Bangsamoro Government Center, Cotabato City Mssd@bangsamoro.gov.ph / Bacsecretariat.mss@gmail.com 11. Bidding Documents May Be Downloaded At Www.mssd.bangsamoro.gov.ph Starting 31 October 2024.