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Details: Description Catering Services - 2 Days Philippine Bidding Documents Procurement Of Goods Government Of The Republic Of The Philippines Third Edition October 2009 Preface These Philippine Bidding Documents (pbds) For The Procurement Of Goods Through Competitive Bidding Have Been Prepared By The Government Of The Philippines (gop) For Use By All Branches, Agencies, Departments, Bureaus, Offices, Or Instrumentalities Of The Government, Including Government-owned And/or -controlled Corporations (goccs), Government Financial Institutions (gfis), State Universities And Colleges (sucs), And Local Government Units (lgus). The Procedures And Practices Presented In This Document Have Been Developed Through Broad Experience, And Are For Mandatory Use In Projects That Are Financed In Whole Or In Part By The Gop Or Any Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution In Accordance With The Provisions Of The Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Republic Act (ra) 9184. The Bidding Documents Shall Clearly And Adequately Define, Among Others: (a) The Objectives, Scope, And Expected Outputs And/or Results Of The Proposed Contract; (b) The Eligibility Requirements Of Bidders, Such As Track Record To Be Determined By The Head Of The Procuring Entity; (c) The Expected Contract Duration, The Estimated Quantity In The Case Of Procurement Of Goods, Delivery Schedule And/or Time Frame; And (d) The Obligations, Duties, And/or Functions Of The Winning Bidder. In Order To Simplify The Preparation Of The Bidding Documents For Each Procurement, The Pbds Groups The Provisions That Are Intended To Be Used Unchanged In Ii. Instructions To Bidders (itb) And In Section Iv. General Conditions Of Contract (gcc). Data And Provisions Specific To Each Procurement And Contract Should Be Included In Section Iii. Bid Data Sheet (bds); Section V. Special Conditions Of Contract (scc); Section Vi. Schedule Of Requirements; And Section Vii. Technical Specifications. The Forms To Be Used Are Provided In Section Viii. Bidding Forms. Care Should Be Taken To Check The Relevance Of The Provisions Of The Pbds Against The Requirements Of The Specific Goods To Be Procured. In Addition, Each Section Is Prepared With Notes Intended Only As Information For The Procuring Entity Or The Person Drafting The Bidding Documents. They Shall Not Be Included In The Final Documents, Except For The Notes Introducing Section Viii. Bidding Forms Where The Information Is Useful For The Bidder. The Following General Directions Should Be Observed When Using The Documents: (a) All The Documents Listed In The Table Of Contents Are Normally Required For The Procurement Of Goods. However, They Should Be Adapted As Necessary To The Circumstances Of The Particular Project. (b) Specific Details, Such As The Name Of The Procuring Entity And Address For Bid Submission, Should Be Furnished In The Itb, Bds, And Scc. The Final Documents Should Contain Neither Blank Spaces Nor Options. This Preface And The Footnotes Or Notes In Italics Included In The Invitation To Bid, Bds, Scc, Schedule Of Requirements, And Specifications Are Not Part Of The Text Of The Final Document, Although They Contain Instructions That The Procuring Entity Should Strictly Follow. The Bidding Documents Should Contain No Footnotes Except (c) Section Viii. Bidding Forms Since These Provide Important Guidance To Bidders. (d) The Cover Should Be Modified As Required To Identify The Bidding Documents As To The Names Of The Project, Contract, And Procuring Entity, In Addition To Date Of Issue. (e) If Modifications Must Be Made To Bidding Procedures, They Can Be Presented In The Bds. Modifications For Specific Project Or Contract Details Should Be Provided In The Scc As Amendments To The Conditions Of Contract. For Easy Completion, Whenever Reference Has To Be Made To Specific Clauses In The Bds Or Scc These Terms Shall Be Printed In Bold Type Face On Section I. Instructions To Bidders And Section Iii. General Conditions Of Contract, Respectively. Table Of Contents Section I. Invitation To Bid 6 Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders 10 Section Iii. Bid Data Sheet 37 Section Iv. General Conditions Of Contract 50 Section V. Special Conditions Of Contract 65 Section Vi. Schedule Of Requirements 78 Section Vii. Technical Specifications 78 Section Viii. Bidding Forms 81 Section I. Invitation To Bid Notes On The Invitation To Bid The Invitation To Bid Provides Information That Enables Potential Bidders To Decide Whether To Participate In The Procurement At Hand. The Invitation To Bid Shall Be: (a) Advertised At Least Once In A Newspaper Of General Nationwide Circulation Which Has Been Regularly Published For At Least Two (2) Years Before The Date Of Issue Of The Advertisement, Subject To Sections 21.2.2 Of The Irr Of Ra 9184; (b) Posted Continuously In The Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (philgeps) Website, The Website Of The Procuring Entity Concerned, If Available, And The Website Prescribed By The Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution, If Applicable, For A Minimum Period Of Seven (7) Calendar Days Starting On The Date Of Advertisement; And (c) Posted At Any Conspicuous Place Reserved For This Purpose In The Premises Of The Procuring Entity Concerned For A Minimum Period Of Seven (7) Calendar Days, As Certified By The Head Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac) Secretariat Of The Procuring Entity Concerned. Apart From The Essential Items Listed In The Bidding Documents, The Invitation To Bid Should Also Indicate The Following: (a) The Date Of Availability Of The Bidding Documents, Which Shall Be From The Time The Invitation To Bid Is First Advertised/posted Until The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids; (b) The Place Where The Bidding Documents May Be Purchased Or The Website Where It May Be Downloaded; (c) The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids From The Last Day Of Posting Of The Invitation To Bid; And (d) Any Important Bid Evaluation Criteria (e.g., The Application Of A Margin Of Preference In Bid Evaluation). The Invitation To Bid Should Be Incorporated Into The Bidding Documents. The Information Contained In The Invitation To Bid Must Conform To The Bidding Documents And In Particular To The Relevant Information In The Bds. Republic Of The Philippines Province Of Northern Samar Municipality Of Mapanas Invitation To Bid For Procurement Of Catering Services For The Year-end Performance Assessment (yepa) & Team Building. 1. Select One Of The Two Following Paragraphs, And Delete The Other Depending On The Funding Source: A) If The Funding Source Is Gop: The Lgu-mapanas, Through The Annual Budget Of 2024 Of General Fund Intends To Apply The Sum Of Six Hundred Thousand Pesos Only (php600,000.00) Being The Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) To Payments Under The Contract For Pr No. 2024-11-097 Procurement Of 2 Days Catering Services For The Year-end Performance Assessment (yepa) & Team Building Of Lgu Employees And Officials Of Lgu-mapanas, Northern Samar Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At Bid Opening. 2. The Lgu-mapanas Now Invites Bids For Procurement Of 2 Days Catering Services For The Year-end Performance Assessment (yepa) & Team Building Of Lgu Employees And Officials Of Lgu-mapanas, N. Samar. . Delivery Of The Goods Is Required 20 Calendar Days From Receipt Of Ntp. Bidders Should Have Completed, Within 30 Calendar 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. Select One Of The Following Two Paragraphs, And Delete The Other Depending On The Funding Source: A) If The Funding Source Is Gop: Bidding Will Be Conducted Through Open Competitive Bidding Procedures Using A Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion As Specified In The Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Republic Act (ra) 9184, Otherwise Known As The “government Procurement Reform Act”. In Addition, Select One Of The Two Following Paragraphs And Delete The Other Depending On The Existence Of Conditions Under Section 23.5.1.2 Of The Irr Of Ra 9184: (i) Select This Paragraph If Conditions (a), (c), And (d) Under Section 23.5.1.2 Of The Irr Of Ra 9184 Do Not Exist: 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 5183 And Subject To Commonwealth Act 138. (ii) Select This Paragraph If Condition (a), (c), Or (d) Under Section 23.5.1.2 Of The Irr Of Ra 9184 Exists: Bidding Is Open To All Interested Bidders, Whether Local Or Foreign, Subject To The Conditions For Eligibility Provided In The Irr Of Ra 9184. B) If The Funding Source Is A Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution: Bidding Will Be Conducted In Accordance With Relevant Procedures For Open Competitive Bidding As Specified In The Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Republic Act (ra) 9184, Otherwise Known As The “government Procurement Reform Act”, With Some Amendments, As Stated In These Bidding Documents And Is Open To All Bidders From Eligible Source Countries As Defined In The Applicable Guidelines Of The [state The Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Concerned (e.g. Asian Development Bank, Japan International Cooperation Agency, Or World Bank)]. 4. Interested Bidders May Obtain Further Information From [insert Name Of The Procuring Entity] And Inspect The Bidding Documents At The Address Given Below During [insert Office Hours]. 5. Select One Of The Following Two Paragraphs, And Delete The Other Depending On The Funding Source: A) If The Funding Source Is Gop: A Complete Set Of Bidding Documents May Be Purchased By Interested Bidders On November 14, 2024-december 02, 2024 From The Address Below And Upon Payment Of A Nonrefundable Fee For The Bidding Documents In The Amount Of One Thousand Pesos Only (php1,000.00) 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 Nonrefundable Fee For The Bidding Documents Not Later Than The Submission Of Their Bids. B) If The Funding Source Is A Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution: A Complete Set Of Bidding Documents May Be Purchased By Interested Bidders On November 14, 2024-december 03, 2024 From The Address Below And Upon Payment Of A Nonrefundable Fee For The Bidding Documents In The Amount Of One Thousand Pesos Only (php1,000.00) It May Also Be Downloaded Free Of Charge From The Website Of The Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (philgeps), The Website Of The Procuring Entity, And Mapanasnorthernsamar.gov.ph, Provided That Bidders Shall Pay The Nonrefundable Fee For The Bidding Documents Not Later Than The Submission Of Their Bids. 6. Select One Of The Following Two Paragraphs, And Delete The Other: A) If The Procuring Entity Intends To Open The Pre-bid Conference To All Interested Bidders: The Lgu-mapanas Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference On November 22, 2024 At Executive Conference Room, 2nd Floor Of New Multi-purpose Building, Mapanas, Northern Samar Which Shall Be Open To All Interested Parties. B) If The Procuring Entity Intends To Limit The Pre-bid Conference To Bidders Who Have Purchased The Bidding Documents: The Lgu-mapanas Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference On November 22, 2024 At Executive Conference Room, 2nd Floor Of New Multi-purpose Building, Mapanas, Northern Samar, Which Shall Be Open Only To All Interested Parties Who Have Purchased The Bidding Documents. 7. Bids Must Be Delivered To The Address Below On Or Before December 03, 2024 At 9:00 A.m. All Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Bid Security In Any Of The Acceptable Forms And In The Amount Stated In Itb Clause 18. Bid Opening Shall Be On December 03, 2024 At Executive Conference Room, 2nd Floor Of New Multi-purpose Building, Mapanas, Northern Samar . Bids Will Be Opened In The Presence Of The Bidders’ Representatives Who Choose To Attend At The Address Below. Late Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. 8. Lgu-mapanas, Barangay Del Norte, Mapanas, Northern Samar 9. The Lgu-mapanas Reserves The Right To Accept Or Reject Any Bid, To Annul The Bidding Process, And To Reject All Bids At Any Time Prior To Contract Award, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. 10. For Further Information, Please Refer To: Reno C. Salazar Head Bac Secretariat Brgy. Del Norte, Mapanas, Northern Samar 6412 Renosalazar123@yahoo.com.ph Mapanasn.samar.gov.ph Ma. Teresa L. Minguez Bac Chairperson Cp # 09778033758 Ii. Instructions To Bidders Notes On The Instructions To Bidders This Section Of The Bidding Documents Provides The Information Necessary For Bidders To Prepare Responsive Bids, In Accordance With The Requirements Of The Procuring Entity. It Also Provides Information On Bid Submission, Opening, Evaluation, And Award Of Contract. Section Ii Contains Provisions That Are To Be Used Unchanged. Section Iii Consists Of Provisions That Supplement, Amend, Or Specify In Detail, Information Or Requirements Included In Section Ii Which Are Specific To Each Procurement. Matters Governing Performance Of The Bidder, Payments, Or Those Affecting The Risks, Rights, And Obligations Of The Parties Under The Contract Are Not Normally Included In This Section, But Rather Under Section Iv. General Conditions Of Contract, And/or Section V. Special Conditions Of Contract. If Duplication Of A Subject Is Inevitable In The Other Sections Of The Document Prepared By The Procuring Entity, Care Must Be Exercised To Avoid Contradictions Between Clauses Dealing With The Same Matter. Table Of Contents A. General 13 1. Scope Of Bid 13 2. Source Of Funds 13 3. Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, And Coercive Practices 13 4. Conflict Of Interest 14 5. Eligible Bidders 15 6. Bidder’s Responsibilities 17 7. Origin Of Goods 19 8. Subcontracts 19 B. Contents Of Bidding Documents 19 9. Pre-bid Conference 19 10. Clarification And Amendment Of Bidding Documents 19 C. Preparation Of Bids 20 11. Language Of Bid 20 12. Documents Comprising The Bid: Eligibility And Technical Components 20 13. Documents Comprising The Bid: Financial Component 22 14. Alternative Bids 22 15. Bid Prices 22 16. Bid Currencies 24 17. Bid Validity 24 18. Bid Security 25 19. Format And Signing Of Bids 26 20. Sealing And Marking Of Bids 27 D. Submission And Opening Of Bids 27 21. Deadline For Submission Of Bids 27 22. Late Bids 28 23. Modification And Withdrawal Of Bids 28 24. Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids 28 E. Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 30 25. Process To Be Confidential 30 26. Clarification Of Bids 30 27. Domestic Preference 30 28. Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 31 29. Post-qualification 32 30. Reservation Clause 33 F. Award Of Contract 34 31. Contract Award 34 32. Signing Of The Contract 35 33. Performance Security 35 34. Notice To Proceed 36 A. General 1. Scope Of Bid 1.1. The Procuring Entity Named In The Bds (hereinafter Referred To As The “procuring Entity”) Wishes To Receive Bids For Supply And Delivery Of The Goods As Described In Section Vii. Technical Specifications (hereinafter Referred To As The “goods”). 1.2. The Name, Identification, And Number Of Lots Specific To This Bidding Are Provided In The Bds. The Contracting Strategy And Basis Of Evaluation Of Lots Is Described In Itb Clause 28. 2. Source Of Funds The Procuring Entity Has A Budget Or Has Applied For Or Received Funds From The Funding Source Named In The Bds, And In The Amount Indicated In The Bds. It Intends To Apply Part Of The Funds Received For The Project, As Defined In The Bds, To Cover Eligible Payments Under The Contract. 3. Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, And Coercive Practices 3.1. The Procuring Entity As Well As The Bidders And Suppliers Shall Observe The Highest Standard Of Ethics During The Procurement And Execution Of The Contract. In Pursuance Of This Policy, The Procuring Entity: (a) Defines, For Purposes Of This Provision, The Terms Set Forth Below As Follows: (i) “corrupt Practice” Means Behavior On The Part Of Officials In The Public Or Private Sectors By Which They Improperly And Unlawfully Enrich Themselves, Others, Or Induce Others To Do So, By Misusing The Position In Which They Are Placed, And Includes The Offering, Giving, Receiving, Or Soliciting Of Anything Of Value To Influence The Action Of Any Such Official In The Procurement Process Or In Contract Execution; Entering, On Behalf Of The Government, Into Any Contract Or Transaction Manifestly And Grossly Disadvantageous To The Same, Whether Or Not The Public Officer Profited Or Will Profit Thereby, And Similar Acts As Provided In Ra 3019. (ii) “fraudulent Practice” Means A Misrepresentation Of Facts In Order To Influence A Procurement Process Or The Execution Of A Contract To The Detriment Of The Procuring Entity, And Includes Collusive Practices Among Bidders (prior To Or After Bid Submission) Designed To Establish Bid Prices At Artificial, Non-competitive Levels And To Deprive The Procuring Entity Of The Benefits Of Free And Open Competition. (iii) “collusive Practices” Means A Scheme Or Arrangement Between Two Or More Bidders, With Or Without The Knowledge Of The Procuring Entity, Designed To Establish Bid Prices At Artificial, Non-competitive Levels. (iv) “coercive Practices” Means Harming Or Threatening To Harm, Directly Or Indirectly, Persons, Or Their Property To Influence Their Participation In A Procurement Process, Or Affect The Execution Of A Contract; (b) Will Reject A Proposal For Award If It Determines That The Bidder Recommended For Award Has Engaged In Any Of The Practices Mentioned In This Clause For Purposes Of Competing For The Contract. 3.2. Further, The Procuring Entity Will Seek To Impose The Maximum Civil, Administrative, And/or Criminal Penalties Available Under Applicable Laws On Individuals And Organizations Deemed To Be Involved In Any Of The Practices Mentioned In Itb Clause 3.1(a). 3.3. Furthermore, The Funding Source And The Procuring Entity Reserve The Right To Inspect And Audit Records And Accounts Of A Bidder Or Supplier In The Bidding For And Performance Of A Contract Themselves Or Through Independent Auditors As Reflected In The Gcc Clause 3. 4. Conflict Of Interest 4.1. All Bidders Found To Have Conflicting Interests Shall Be Disqualified To Participate In The Procurement At Hand, Without Prejudice To The Imposition Of Appropriate Administrative, Civil, And Criminal Sanctions. A Bidder May Be Considered To Have Conflicting Interests With Another Bidder In Any Of The Events Described In Paragraphs (a) Through (c) Below And A General Conflict Of Interest In Any Of The Circumstances Set Out In Paragraphs (d) Through (f) Below: (a) A Bidder Has Controlling Shareholders In Common With Another Bidder; (b) A Bidder Receives Or Has Received Any Direct Or Indirect Subsidy From Any Other Bidder; (c) A Bidder Has The Same Legal Representative As That Of Another Bidder For Purposes Of This Bid; (d) A Bidder Has A Relationship, Directly Or Through Third Parties, That Puts Them In A Position To Have Access To Information About Or Influence On The Bid Of Another Bidder Or Influence The Decisions Of The Procuring Entity Regarding This Bidding Process. This Will Include A Firm Or An Organization Who Lends, Or Temporarily Seconds, Its Personnel To Firms Or Organizations Which Are Engaged In Consulting Services For The Preparation Related To Procurement For Or Implementation Of The Project If The Personnel Would Be Involved In Any Capacity On The Same Project; (e) A Bidder Submits More Than One Bid In This Bidding Process. However, This Does Not Limit The Participation Of Subcontractors In More Than One Bid; Or (f) A Bidder Who Participated As A Consultant In The Preparation Of The Design Or Technical Specifications Of The Goods And Related Services That Are The Subject Of The Bid. 4.2. In Accordance With Section 47 Of The Irr Of Ra 9184, All Bidding Documents Shall Be Accompanied By A Sworn Affidavit Of The Bidder That It Is Not Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), Members Of The Technical Working Group (twg), Members Of The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office (pmo) Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants, By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree. On The Part Of The Bidder, This Clause Shall Apply To The Following Persons: (a) If The Bidder Is An Individual Or A Sole Proprietorship, To The Bidder Himself; (b) If The Bidder Is A Partnership, To All Its Officers And Members; (c) If The Bidder Is A Corporation, To All Its Officers, Directors, And Controlling Stockholders; And (d) If The Bidder Is A Joint Venture (jv), The Provisions Of Items (a), (b), Or (c) Of This Clause Shall Correspondingly Apply To Each Of The Members Of The Said Jv, As May Be Appropriate. Relationship Of The Nature Described Above Or Failure To Comply With This Clause Will Result In The Automatic Disqualification Of A Bidder. 5. Eligible Bidders 5.1. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Bds, The Following Persons Shall Be Eligible To Participate In This Bidding: (a) Duly Licensed Filipino Citizens/sole Proprietorships; (b) Partnerships Duly Organized Under The Laws Of The Philippines And Of Which At Least Sixty Percent (60%) Of The Interest Belongs To Citizens Of The Philippines; (c) Corporations Duly Organized Under The Laws Of The Philippines, And Of Which At Least Sixty Percent (60%) Of The Outstanding Capital Stock Belongs To Citizens Of The Philippines; (d) Cooperatives Duly Organized Under The Laws Of The Philippines, And Of Which At Least Sixty Percent (60%) Of The Interest Belongs To Citizens Of The Philippines; And (e) Persons/entities Forming Themselves Into A Jv, I.e., A Group Of Two (2) Or More Persons/entities That Intend To Be Jointly And Severally Responsible Or Liable For A Particular Contract: Provided, However, That Filipino Ownership Or Interest Of The Joint Venture Concerned Shall Be At Least Sixty Percent (60%). 5.2. Foreign Bidders May Be Eligible To Participate When Any Of The Following Circumstances Exist, As Specified In The Bds: (a) When A Treaty Or International Or Executive Agreement As Provided In Section 4 Of The Ra 9184 And Its Irr Allow Foreign Bidders To Participate; (b) Citizens, Corporations, Or Associations Of A Country, Included In The List Issued By The Gppb, The Laws Or Regulations Of Which Grant Reciprocal Rights Or Privileges To Citizens, Corporations, Or Associations Of The Philippines; (c) When The Goods Sought To Be Procured Are Not Available From Local Suppliers; Or (d) When There Is A Need To Prevent Situations That Defeat Competition Or Restrain Trade. 5.3. Government Corporate Entities May Be Eligible To Participate Only If They Can Establish That They (a) Are Legally And Financially Autonomous, (b) Operate Under Commercial Law, And (c) Are Not Dependent Agencies Of The Gop Or The Procuring Entity. 5.4. Unless Otherwise Provided In The Bds, The Bidder Must Have Completed At Least One Contract Similar To The Project The Value Of Which, Adjusted To Current Prices Using The National Statistics Office Consumer Price Index, Must Be At Least Equivalent To A Percentage Of The Abc Stated In The Bds. For This Purpose, Contracts Similar To The Project Shall Be Those Described In The Bds, And Completed Within The Relevant Period Stated In The Invitation To Bid And Itb Clause 12.1(a)(iii). 5.5. Unless Otherwise Provided In The Bds, The Bidder Must Submit A Computation Of Its Net Financial Contracting Capacity (nfcc) Or A Commitment From A Universal Or Commercial Bank To Extend A Credit Line In Its Favor If Awarded The Contract For This Project (clc). The Nfcc, Computed Using The Following Formula, Must Be At Least Equal To The Abc To Be Bid: Nfcc = [(current Assets Minus Current Liabilities) (k)] Minus The Value Of All Outstanding Or Uncompleted Portions Of The Projects Under Ongoing Contracts, Including Awarded Contracts Yet To Be Started Coinciding With The Contract For This Project. Where: K = 10 For A Contract Duration Of One Year Or Less, 15 For A Contract Duration Of More Than One Year Up To Two Years, And 20 For A Contract Duration Of More Than Two Years. The Clc Must Be At Least Equal To Ten Percent (10%) Of The Abc For This Project. If Issued By A Foreign Bank, It Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank. In The Case Of Local Government Units (lgus), The Bidder May Also Submit Clc From Other Banks Certified By The Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas (bsp) As Authorized To Issue Such Financial Instrument. 6. Bidder’s Responsibilities The Bidder Or Its Duly Authorized Representative Shall Submit A Sworn Statement In The Form Prescribed In 6.1. Section Viii. Bidding Forms As Required In Itb Clause 0. 6.2. The Bidder Is Responsible For The Following: (a) Having Taken Steps To Carefully Examine All Of The Bidding Documents; (b) Having Acknowledged All Conditions, Local Or Otherwise, Affecting The Implementation Of The Contract; (c) Having Made An Estimate Of The Facilities Available And Needed For The Contract To Be Bid, If Any; (d) Having Complied With Its Responsibility To Inquire Or Secure Supplemental/bid Bulletin(s) As Provided Under Itb Clause 10.3. (e) Ensuring That It Is Not “blacklisted” Or Barred From Bidding By The Gop Or Any Of Its Agencies, Offices, Corporations, Or Lgus, Including Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Whose Blacklisting Rules Have Been Recognized By The Gppb; (f) Ensuring That Each Of The Documents Submitted In Satisfaction Of The Bidding Requirements Is An Authentic Copy Of The Original, Complete, And All Statements And Information Provided Therein Are True And Correct; (g) Authorizing The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or Its Duly Authorized Representative/s To Verify All The Documents Submitted; (h) Ensuring That The Signatory Is The Duly Authorized Representative Of The Bidder, And Granted Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary And/or To Represent The Bidder In The Bidding, With The Duly Notarized Secretary’s Certificate Attesting To Such Fact, If The Bidder Is A Corporation, Partnership, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture; (i) Complying With The Disclosure Provision Under Section 47 Of Ra 9184 In Relation To Other Provisions Of Ra 3019; And (j) Complying With Existing Labor Laws And Standards, In The Case Of Procurement Of Services. Failure To Observe Any Of The Above Responsibilities Shall Be At The Risk Of The Bidder Concerned. 6.3. The Bidder Is Expected To Examine All Instructions, Forms, Terms, And Specifications In The Bidding Documents. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Bds, Failure To Furnish All Information Or Documentation Required In The Bidding Documents Shall Result In The Rejection Of The Bid And The Disqualification Of The Bidder. 6.4. It Shall Be The Sole Responsibility Of The Bidder To Determine And To Satisfy Itself By Such Means As It Considers Necessary Or Desirable As To All Matters Pertaining To The Contract To Be Bid, Including: (a) The Location And The Nature Of This Project; (b) Climatic Conditions; (c) Transportation Facilities; And (d) Other Factors That May Affect The Cost, Duration, And Execution Or Implementation Of This Project. 6.5. The Procuring Entity Shall Not Assume Any Responsibility Regarding Erroneous Interpretations Or Conclusions By The Prospective Or Eligible Bidder Out Of The Data Furnished By The Procuring Entity. 6.6. The Bidder Shall Bear All Costs Associated With The Preparation And Submission Of His Bid, And The Procuring Entity Will In No Case Be Responsible Or Liable For Those Costs, Regardless Of The Conduct Or Outcome Of The Bidding Process. 6.7. Before Submitting Their Bids, The Bidder Is Deemed To Have Become Familiar With All Existing Laws, Decrees, Ordinances, Acts And Regulations Of The Philippines Which May Affect This Project In Any Way. 6.8. The Bidder Should Note That The Procuring Entity Will Accept Bids Only From Those That Have Paid The Nonrefundable Fee For The Bidding Documents At The Office Indicated In The Invitation To Bid. 7. Origin Of Goods Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Bds, There Is No Restriction On The Origin Of Goods Other Than Those Prohibited By A Decision Of The United Nations Security Council Taken Under Chapter Vii Of The Charter Of The United Nations, Subject To Itb Clause 27.1. 8. Subcontracts 8.1. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Bds, The Bidder May Subcontract Portions Of The Goods To An Extent As May Be Approved By The Procuring Entity And Stated In The Bds. However, Subcontracting Of Any Portion Shall Not Relieve The Bidder From Any Liability Or Obligation That May Arise From The Contract For This Project. 8.2. Subcontractors Must Comply With The Eligibility Criteria And The Documentary Requirements Specified In The Bds. In The Event That Any Subcontractor Is Found By The Procuring Entity To Be Ineligible, The Subcontracting Of Such Portion Of The Goods Shall Be Disallowed. 8.3. The Bidder May Identify The Subcontractor To Whom A Portion Of The Goods Will Be Subcontracted At Any Stage Of The Bidding Process Or During Contract Implementation. If The Bidder Opts To Disclose The Name Of The Subcontractor During Bid Submission, The Bidder Shall Include The Required Documents As Part Of The Technical Component Of Its Bid. B. Contents Of Bidding Documents 9. Pre-bid Conference 9.1. If So Specified In The Bds, A Pre-bid Conference Shall Be Held At The Venue And On The Date Indicated Therein, To Clarify And Address The Bidders’ Questions On The Technical And Financial Components Of This Project. 9.2. Bidders Are Encouraged To Attend The Pre-bid Conference To Ensure That They Fully Understand The Procuring Entity’s Requirements. Non-attendance Of The Bidder Will In No Way Prejudice Its Bid; However, The Bidder Is Expected To Know The Changes And/or Amendments To The Bidding Documents Discussed During The Pre-bid Conference. 9.3. Any Statement Made At The Pre-bid Conference Shall Not Modify The Terms Of The Bidding Documents Unless Such Statement Is Specifically Identified In Writing As An Amendment Thereto And Issued As A Supplemental/bid Bulletin. 10. Clarification And Amendment Of Bidding Documents 10.1. Bidders Who Have Purchased The Bidding Documents May Request For Clarifications On Any Part Of The Bidding Documents For An Interpretation. Such A Request Must Be In Writing And Submitted To The Procuring Entity At The Address Indicated In The Bds At Least Ten (10) Calendar Days Before The Deadline Set For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 10.2. Supplemental/bid Bulletins May Be Issued Upon The Procuring Entity’s Initiative For Purposes Of Clarifying Or Modifying Any Provision Of The Bidding Documents Not Later Than Seven (7) Calendar Days Before The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. Any Modification To The Bidding Documents Shall Be Identified As An Amendment. 10.3. Any Supplemental/bid Bulletin Issued By The Bac Shall Also Be Posted On The Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (philgeps) And The Website Of The Procuring Entity Concerned, If Available. It Shall Be The Responsibility Of All Bidders Who Secure The Bidding Documents To Inquire And Secure Supplemental/bid Bulletins That May Be Issued By The Bac. However, Bidders Who Have Submitted Bids Before The Issuance Of The Supplemental/bid Bulletin Must Be Informed And Allowed To Modify Or Withdraw Their Bids In Accordance With Itb Clause 23. C. Preparation Of Bids 11. Language Of Bid The Bid, As Well As All Correspondence And Documents Relating To The Bid Exchanged By The Bidder And The Procuring Entity, Shall Be Written In English. Supporting Documents And Printed Literature Furnished By The Bidder May Be In Another Language Provided They Are Accompanied By An Accurate Translation In English Certified By The Appropriate Embassy Or Consulate In The Philippines, In Which Case The English Translation Shall Govern For Purposes Of Interpretation Of The Bid. 12. Documents Comprising The Bid: Eligibility And Technical Components 12.1. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Bds, The First Envelope Shall Contain The Following Eligibility And Technical Documents: (a) Eligibility Documents – Class “a” Documents: (i) Registration Certificate From The Securities And Exchange Commission (sec), Department Of Trade And Industry (dti) For Sole Proprietorship, Or Cooperative Development Authority (cda) For Cooperatives, Or Any Proof Of Such Registration As Stated In The Bds; (ii) Mayor’s Permit Issued By The City Or Municipality Where The Principal Place Of Business Of The Prospective Bidder Is Located; (iii) Statement Of All Its Ongoing And Completed Government And Private Contracts Within The Period Stated In The Bds, Including Contracts Awarded But Not Yet Started, If Any. The Statement Shall Include, For Each Contract, The Following: (iii.1) Name Of The Contract; (iii.2) Date Of The Contract; (iii.3) Kinds Of Goods; (iii.4) Amount Of Contract And Value Of Outstanding Contracts; (iii.5) Date Of Delivery; And (iii.6) End User’s Acceptance Or Official Receipt(s) Issued For The Contract, If Completed. (iv) Audited Financial Statements, Stamped “received” By The Bureau Of Internal Revenue (bir) Or Its Duly Accredited And Authorized Institutions, For The Preceding Calendar Year, Which Should Not Be Earlier Than Two (2) Years From Bid Submission; (v) Nfcc Computation Or Clc In Accordance With Itb Clause 5.5; And Class “b” Document: (vi) If Applicable, The Jva In Case The Joint Venture Is Already In Existence, Or Duly Notarized Statements From All The Potential Joint Venture Partners Stating That They Will Enter Into And Abide By The Provisions Of The Jva In The Instance That The Bid Is Successful. (b) Technical Documents – (i) Bid Security In Accordance With Itb Clause 18. If The Bidder Opts To Submit The Bid Security In The Form Of: (i.1) A Bank Draft/guarantee Or An Irrevocable Letter Of Credit Issued By A Foreign Bank, It Shall Be Accompanied By A Confirmation From A Universal Or Commercial Bank; Or (i.2) A Surety Bond, It Shall Be Accompanied By A Certification By The Insurance Commission That The Surety Or Insurance Company Is Authorized To Issue Such Instruments; (ii) Conformity With Technical Specifications, As Enumerated And Specified In Sections Vi And Vii Of The Bidding Documents; And Sworn Statement In Accordance With Section 25.2(a)(iv) Of The Irr Of Ra 9184 And Using The Form Prescribed In (iii) Section Viii. Bidding Forms. 13. Documents Comprising The Bid: Financial Component 13.1. Unless Otherwise Stated In The Bds, The Financial Component Of The Bid Shall Contain The Following: (a) Financial Bid Form, Which Includes Bid Prices And The Bill Of Quantities And The Applicable Price Schedules, In Accordance With Itb Clauses 15.1 And 15.4; (b) If The Bidder Claims Preference As A Domestic Bidder Or Domestic Entity, A Certification From The Dti, Sec, Or Cda Issued In Accordance With Itb Clause 27; And (c) Any Other Document Required In The Bds. 13.2. Unless Otherwise Stated In The Bds, All Bids That Exceed The Abc Shall Not Be Accepted. 14. Alternative Bids Alternative Bids Shall Be Rejected. For This Purpose, Alternative Bid Is An Offer Made By A Bidder In Addition Or As A Substitute To Its Original Bid Which May Be Included As Part Of Its Original Bid Or Submitted Separately Therewith For Purposes Of Bidding. A Bid With Options Is Considered An Alternative Bid Regardless Of Whether Said Bid Proposal Is Contained In A Single Envelope Or Submitted In Two (2) Or More Separate Bid Envelopes. 15. Bid Prices 15.1. The Bidder Shall Complete The Appropriate Price Schedules Included Herein, Stating The Unit Prices, Total Price Per Item, The Total Amount And The Expected Countries Of Origin Of The Goods To Be Supplied Under This Project. 15.2. The Bidder Shall Fill In Rates And Prices For All Items Of The Goods Described In The Bill Of Quantities. Bids Not Addressing Or Providing All Of The Required Items In The Bidding Documents Including, Where Applicable, Bill Of Quantities, Shall Be Considered Non-responsive And, Thus, Automatically Disqualified. In This Regard, Where A Required Item Is Provided, But No Price Is Indicated, The Same Shall Be Considered As Non-responsive, But Specifying A "0" (zero) For The Said Item Would Mean That It Is Being Offered For Free To The Government. 15.3. The Terms Ex Works (exw), Cost, Insurance And Freight (cif), Cost And Insurance Paid To (cip), Delivered Duty Paid (ddp), And Other Trade Terms Used To Describe The Obligations Of The Parties, Shall Be Governed By The Rules Prescribed In The Current Edition Of The International Commercial Terms (incoterms) Published By The International Chamber Of Commerce, Paris. 15.4. Prices Indicated On The Price Schedule Shall Be Entered Separately In The Following Manner: (a) For Goods Offered From Within The Procuring Entity’s Country: (i) The Price Of The Goods Quoted Exw (ex Works, Ex Factory, Ex Warehouse, Ex Showroom, Or Off-the-shelf, As Applicable), Including All Customs Duties And Sales And Other Taxes Already Paid Or Payable: (i.1) On The Components And Raw Material Used In The Manufacture Or Assembly Of Goods Quoted Ex Works Or Ex Factory; Or (i.2) On The Previously Imported Goods Of Foreign Origin Quoted Ex Warehouse, Ex Showroom, Or Off-the-shelf And Any Procuring Entity Country Sales And Other Taxes Which Will Be Payable On The Goods If The Contract Is Awarded. (ii) The Price For Inland Transportation, Insurance, And Other Local Costs Incidental To Delivery Of The Goods To Their Final Destination. (iii) The Price Of Other (incidental) Services, If Any, Listed In The Bds. (b) For Goods Offered From Abroad: (i) Unless Otherwise Stated In The Bds, The Price Of The Goods Shall Be Quoted Ddp With The Place Of Destination In The Philippines As Specified In The Bds. In Quoting The Price, The Bidder Shall Be Free To Use Transportation Through Carriers Registered In Any Eligible Country. Similarly, The Bidder May Obtain Insurance Services From Any Eligible Source Country. (ii) The Price Of Other (incidental) Services, If Any, Listed In The Bds. 15.5. Prices Quoted By The Bidder Shall Be Fixed During The Bidder’s Performance Of The Contract And Not Subject To Variation Or Price Escalation On Any Account, Unless Otherwise Specified In The Bds. A Bid Submitted With An Adjustable Price Quotation Shall Be Treated As Non-responsive And Shall Be Rejected, Pursuant To Itb Clause 24. 15.6. All Bid Prices Shall Be Considered As Fixed Prices, And Therefore Not Subject To Price Escalation During Contract Implementation, Except Under Extraordinary Circumstances As Indicated In The Bds And Specified In The Gcc And Its Corresponding Scc Provision. 16. Bid Currencies 16.1. Prices Shall Be Quoted In The Following Currencies: (a) For Goods That The Bidder Will Supply From Within The Philippines, The Prices Shall Be Quoted In Philippine Pesos. (b) For Goods That The Bidder Will Supply From Outside The Philippines, The Prices May Be Quoted In The Currency(ies) Stated In The Bds. However, For Purposes Of Bid Evaluation, Bids Denominated In Foreign Currencies Shall Be Converted To Philippine Currency Based On The Exchange Rate As Published In The Bsp Reference Rate Bulletin On The Day Of The Bid Opening. 16.2. If So Allowed In Accordance With Itb Clause 16.1, The Procuring Entity For Purposes Of Bid Evaluation And Comparing The Bid Prices Will Convert The Amounts In Various Currencies In Which The Bid Price Is Expressed To Philippine Pesos At The Foregoing Exchange Rates. 16.3. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Bds, Payment Of The Contract Price Shall Be Made In Philippine Pesos. 17. Bid Validity 17.1. Bids Shall Remain Valid For The Period Specified In The Bds Which Shall Not Exceed One Hundred Twenty (120) Calendar Days From The Date Of The Opening Of Bids. 17.2. In Exceptional Circumstances, Prior To The Expiration Of The Bid Validity Period, The Procuring Entity May Request Bidders To Extend The Period Of Validity Of Their Bids. The Request And The Responses Shall Be Made In Writing. The Bid Security Described In Itb Clause 18 Should Also Be Extended Corresponding To The Extension Of The Bid Validity Period At The Least. A Bidder May Refuse The Request Without Forfeiting Its Bid Security, But His Bid Shall No Longer Be Considered For Further Evaluation And Award. A Bidder Granting The Request Shall Not Be Required Or Permitted To Modify Its Bid. 18. Bid Security 18.1. The Bid Security, Issued In Favor Of The Procuring Entity, In The Amount Stated In The Bds Shall Be Equal To The Percentage Of The Abc In Accordance With The Following Schedule: Form Of Bid Security Amount Of Bid Security (equal To Percentage Of The Abc) (a) Cash Or Cashier’s/manager’s Check Issued By A Universal Or Commercial Bank. Two Percent (2%) (b) Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit Issued By A Universal Or Commercial Bank: Provided, However, That It Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank, If Issued By A Foreign Bank. (c) Surety Bond Callable Upon Demand Issued By A Surety Or Insurance Company Duly Certified By The Insurance Commission As Authorized To Issue Such Security. Five Percent (5%) (d) Any Combination Of The Foregoing. Proportionate To Share Of Form With Respect To Total Amount Of Security For Biddings Conducted By Lgus, The Bidder May Also Submit Bid Securities In The Form Of Cashier’s/manager’s Check, Bank Draft/guarantee, Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit From Other Banks Certified By The Bsp As Authorized To Issue Such Financial Statement. 18.2. The Bid Security Should Be Valid For The Period Specified In The Bds. Any Bid Not Accompanied By An Acceptable Bid Security Shall Be Rejected By The Procuring Entity As Non-responsive. 18.3. No Bid Securities Shall Be Returned To Bidders After The Opening Of Bids And Before Contract Signing, Except To Those That Failed Or Declared As Post-disqualified, Upon Submission Of A Written Waiver Of Their Right To File A Motion For Reconsideration And/or Protest. Without Prejudice On Its Forfeiture, Bid Securities Shall Be Returned Only After The Bidder With The Lowest Calculated And Responsive Bid Has Signed The Contract And Furnished The Performance Security, But In No Case Later Than The Expiration Of The Bid Security Validity Period Indicated In Itb Clause 18.2. 18.4. Upon Signing And Execution Of The Contract Pursuant To Itb Clause 32, And The Posting Of The Performance Security Pursuant To Itb Clause 33, The Successful Bidder’s Bid Security Will Be Discharged, But In No Case Later Than The Bid Security Validity Period As Indicated In The Itb Clause 18.2. 18.5. The Bid Security May Be Forfeited: (a) If A Bidder: (i) Withdraws Its Bid During The Period Of Bid Validity Specified In Itb Clause 17; (ii) Does Not Accept The Correction Of Errors Pursuant To Itb Clause 28.3(b); (iii) Fails To Submit The Requirements Within The Prescribed Period Or A Finding Against Their Veracity As Stated In Itb Clause 29.2; Or (iv) Any Other Reason Stated In The Bds. (b) If The Successful Bidder: (i) Fails To Sign The Contract In Accordance With Itb Clause 32; (ii) Fails To Furnish Performance Security In Accordance With Itb Clause 33; Or (iii) Any Other Reason Stated In The Bds. 19. Format And Signing Of Bids 19.1. Bidders Shall Submit Their Bids Through Their Duly Authorized Representative Using The Appropriate Forms Provided In 19.2. 19.3. 19.4. 19.5. 19.6. 19.7. Section Viii. Bidding Forms On Or Before The Deadline Specified In The Itb Clauses 21 In Two (2) Separate Sealed Bid Envelopes, And Which Shall Be Submitted Simultaneously. The First Shall Contain The Technical Component Of The Bid, Including The Eligibility Requirements Under Itb Clause 12.1, And The Second Shall Contain The Financial Component Of The Bid. 19.8. Forms As Mentioned In Itb Clause 19.1 Must Be Completed Without Any Alterations To Their Format, And No Substitute Form Shall Be Accepted. All Blank Spaces Shall Be Filled In With The Information Requested. 19.9. The Bidder Shall Prepare And Submit An Original Of The First And Second Envelopes As Described In Itb Clauses 12 And 13. In The Event Of Any Discrepancy Between The Original And The Copies, The Original Shall Prevail. 19.10. The Bid, Except For Unamended Printed Literature, Shall Be Signed, And Each And Every Page Thereof Shall Be Initialed, By The Duly Authorized Representative/s Of The Bidder. 19.11. Any Interlineations, Erasures, Or Overwriting Shall Be Valid Only If They Are Signed Or Initialed By The Duly Authorized Representative/s Of The Bidder. 20. Sealing And Marking Of Bids 20.1. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Bds, Bidders Shall Enclose Their Original Eligibility And Technical Documents Described In Itb Clause 12 In One Sealed Envelope Marked “original - Technical Component”, And The Original Of Their Financial Component In Another Sealed Envelope Marked “original - Financial Component”, Sealing Them All In An Outer Envelope Marked “original Bid”. 20.2. Each Copy Of The First And Second Envelopes Shall Be Similarly Sealed Duly Marking The Inner Envelopes As “copy No. ___ - Technical Component” And “copy No. ___ – Financial Component” And The Outer Envelope As “copy No. ___”, Respectively. These Envelopes Containing The Original And The Copies Shall Then Be Enclosed In One Single Envelope. 20.3. The Original And The Number Of Copies Of The Bid As Indicated In The Bds Shall Be Typed Or Written In Indelible Ink And Shall Be Signed By The Bidder Or Its Duly Authorized Representative/s. 20.4. All Envelopes Shall: (a) Contain The Name Of The Contract To Be Bid In Capital Letters; (b) Bear The Name And Address Of The Bidder In Capital Letters; (c) Be Addressed To The Procuring Entity’s Bac In Accordance With Itb Clause 1.1; (d) Bear The Specific Identification Of This Bidding Process Indicated In The Itb Clause 1.2; And (e) Bear A Warning “do Not Open Before…” The Date And Time For The Opening Of Bids, In Accordance With Itb Clause 21. 20.5. If Bids Are Not Sealed And Marked As Required, The Procuring Entity Will Assume No Responsibility For The Misplacement Or Premature Opening Of The Bid. D. Submission And Opening Of Bids 21. Deadline For Submission Of Bids Bids Must Be Received By The Procuring Entity’s Bac At The Address And On Or Before The Date And Time Indicated In The Bds. 22. Late Bids Any Bid Submitted After The Deadline For Submission And Receipt Of Bids Prescribed By The Procuring Entity, Pursuant To Itb Clause 21, Shall Be Declared “late” And Shall Not Be Accepted By The Procuring Entity. 23. Modification And Withdrawal Of Bids 23.1. The Bidder May Modify Its Bid After It Has Been Submitted; Provided That The Modification Is Received By The Procuring Entity Prior To The Deadline Prescribed For Submission And Receipt Of Bids. The Bidder Shall Not Be Allowed To Retrieve Its Original Bid, But Shall Be Allowed To Submit Another Bid Equally Sealed, Properly Identified, Linked To Its Original Bid Marked As “technical Modification” Or “financial Modification” And Stamped “received” By The Bac. Bid Modifications Received After The Applicable Deadline Shall Not Be Considered And Shall Be Returned To The Bidder Unopened. 23.2. A Bidder May, Through A Letter Of Withdrawal, Withdraw Its Bid After It Has Been Submitted, For Valid And Justifiable Reason; Provided That The Letter Of Withdrawal Is Received By The Procuring Entity Prior To The Deadline Prescribed For Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 23.3. Bids Requested To Be Withdrawn In Accordance With Itb Clause 23.1 Shall Be Returned Unopened To The Bidders. A Bidder May Also Express Its Intention Not To Participate In The Bidding Through A Letter Which Should Reach And Be Stamped By The Bac Before The Deadline For Submission And Receipt Of Bids. A Bidder That Withdraws Its Bid Shall Not Be Permitted To Submit Another Bid, Directly Or Indirectly, For The Same Contract. 23.4. No Bid May Be Modified After The Deadline For Submission Of Bids. No Bid May Be Withdrawn In The Interval Between The Deadline For Submission Of Bids And The Expiration Of The Period Of Bid Validity Specified By The Bidder On The Financial Bid Form. Withdrawal Of A Bid During This Interval Shall Result In The Forfeiture Of The Bidder’s Bid Security, Pursuant To Itb Clause 18.5, And The Imposition Of Administrative, Civil And Criminal Sanctions As Prescribed By Ra 9184 And Its Irr. 24. Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids 24.1. The Bac Shall Open The First Bid Envelopes Of Bidders In Public As Specified In The Bds To Determine Each Bidder’s Compliance With The Documents Prescribed In Itb Clause 12. For This Purpose, The Bac Shall Check The Submitted Documents Of Each Bidder Against A Checklist Of Required Documents To Ascertain If They Are All Present, Using A Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion. If A Bidder Submits The Required Document, It Shall Be Rated “passed” For That Particular Requirement. In This Regard, Bids That Fail To Include Any Requirement Or Are Incomplete Or Patently Insufficient Shall Be Considered As “failed”. Otherwise, The Bac Shall Rate The Said First Bid Envelope As “passed”. 24.2. Immediately After Determining Compliance With The Requirements In The First Envelope, The Bac Shall Forthwith Open The Second Bid Envelope Of Each Remaining Eligible Bidder Whose First Bid Envelope Was Rated “passed”. The Second Envelope Of Each Complying Bidder Shall Be Opened Within The Same Day. In Case One Or More Of The Requirements In The Second Envelope Of A Particular Bid Is Missing, Incomplete Or Patently Insufficient, And/or If The Submitted Total Bid Price Exceeds The Abc Unless Otherwise Provided In Itb Clause 13.2, The Bac Shall Rate The Bid Concerned As “failed”. Only Bids That Are Determined To Contain All The Bid Requirements For Both Components Shall Be Rated “passed” And Shall Immediately Be Considered For Evaluation And Comparison. 24.3. Letters Of Withdrawal Shall Be Read Out And Recorded During Bid Opening, And The Envelope Containing The Corresponding Withdrawn Bid Shall Be Returned To The Bidder Unopened. If The Withdrawing Bidder’s Representative Is In Attendance, The Original Bid And All Copies Thereof Shall Be Returned To The Representative During The Bid Opening. If The Representative Is Not In Attendance, The Bid Shall Be Returned Unopened By Registered Mail. The Bidder May Withdraw Its Bid Prior To The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids, Provided That The Corresponding Letter Of Withdrawal Contains A Valid Authorization Requesting For Such Withdrawal, Subject To Appropriate Administrative Sanctions. 24.4. If A Bidder Has Previously Secured A Certification From The Procuring Entity To The Effect That It Has Previously Submitted The Above-enumerated Class “a” Documents, The Said Certification May Be Submitted In Lieu Of The Requirements Enumerated In Itb Clause 12.1(a), Items (i) To (v). 24.5. In The Case Of An Eligible Foreign Bidder As Described In Itb Clause 5, The Class “a” Documents Described In Itb Clause 12.1(a) May Be Substituted With The Appropriate Equivalent Documents, If Any, Issued By The Country Of The Foreign Bidder Concerned. 24.6. Each Partner Of A Joint Venture Agreement Shall Likewise Submit The Requirements In Itb Clauses 12.1(a)(i) And 12.1(a)(ii). Submission Of Documents Required Under Itb Clauses 12.1(a)(iii) To 12.1(a)(v) By Any Of The Joint Venture Partners Constitutes Compliance. 24.7. A Bidder Determined As “failed” Has Three (3) Calendar Days Upon Written Notice Or, If Present At The Time Of Bid Opening, Upon Verbal Notification, Within Which To File A Request Or Motion For Reconsideration With The Bac: Provided, However, That The Motion For Reconsideration Shall Not Be Granted If It Is Established That The Finding Of Failure Is Due To The Fault Of The Bidder Concerned: Provided, Further, That The Bac Shall Decide On The Request For Reconsideration Within Seven (7) Calendar Days From Receipt Thereof. If A Failed Bidder Signifies His Intent To File A Motion For Reconsideration, The Bac Shall Keep The Bid Envelopes Of The Said Failed Bidder Unopened And/or Duly Sealed Until Such Time That The Motion For Reconsideration Or Protest Has Been Resolved. 24.8. The Procuring Entity Shall Prepare The Minutes Of The Proceedings Of The Bid Opening That Shall Include, As A Minimum: (a) Names Of Bidders, Their Bid Price, Bid Security, Findings Of Preliminary Examination; And (b) Attendance Sheet. The Bac Members Shall Sign The Abstract Of Bids As Read. E. Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 25. Process To Be Confidential 25.1. Members Of The Bac, Including Its Staff And Personnel, As Well As Its Secretariat And Twg, Are Prohibited From Making Or Accepting Any Kind Of Communication With Any Bidder Regarding The Evaluation Of Their Bids Until The Issuance Of The Notice Of Award, Unless Otherwise Allowed In The Bds Or In The Case Of Itb Clause 26. 25.2. Any Effort By A Bidder To Influence The Procuring Entity In The Procuring Entity’s Decision In Respect Of Bid Evaluation, Bid Comparison Or Contract Award Will Result In The Rejection Of The Bidder’s Bid. 26. Clarification Of Bids To Assist In The Evaluation, Comparison, And Post-qualification Of The Bids, The Procuring Entity May Ask In Writing Any Bidder For A Clarification Of Its Bid. All Responses To Requests For Clarification Shall Be In Writing. Any Clarification Submitted By A Bidder In Respect To Its Bid And That Is Not In Response To A Request By The Procuring Entity Shall Not Be Considered. 27. Domestic Preference 27.1. Unless Otherwise Stated In The Bds, The Procuring Entity Will Grant A Margin Of Preference For The Purpose Of Comparison Of Bids In Accordance With The Following: (a) The Preference Shall Be Applied When (i) The Lowest Foreign Bid Is Lower Than The Lowest Bid Offered By A Domestic Bidder, Or (ii) The Lowest Bid Offered By A Non-philippine National Is Lower Than The Lowest Bid Offered By A Domestic Entity. (b) For Evaluation Purposes, The Lowest Foreign Bid Or The Bid Offered By A Non-philippine National Shall Be Increased By Fifteen Percent (15%). (c) In The Event That (i) The Lowest Bid Offered By A Domestic Entity Does Not Exceed The Lowest Foreign Bid As Increased, Or (ii) The Lowest Bid Offered By A Non-philippine National As Increased, Then The Procuring Entity Shall Award The Contract To The Domestic Bidder/entity At The Amount Of The Lowest Foreign Bid Or The Bid Offered By A Non-philippine National, As The Case May Be. (d) If The Domestic Entity/bidder Refuses To Accept The Award Of Contract At The Amount Of The Foreign Bid Or Bid Offered By A Non-philippine National Within Two (2) Calendar Days From Receipt Of Written Advice From The Bac, The Procuring Entity Shall Award To The Bidder Offering The Foreign Bid Or The Non-philippine National, As The Case May Be, Subject To Post-qualification And Submission Of All The Documentary Requirements Under These Bidding Documents. 27.2. A Bidder May Be Granted Preference As A Domestic Entity Subject To The Certification From The Dti (in Case Of Sole Proprietorships), Sec (in Case Of Partnerships And Corporations), Or Cda (in Case Of Cooperatives) That The (a) Sole Proprietor Is A Citizen Of The Philippines Or The Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Association Is Duly Organized Under The Laws Of The Philippines With At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%) Of Its Interest Or Outstanding Capital Stock Belonging To Citizens Of The Philippines, (b) Habitually Established In Business And Habitually Engaged In The Manufacture Or Sale Of The Merchandise Covered By His Bid, And (c) The Business Has Been In Existence For At Least Five (5) Consecutive Years Prior To The Advertisement And/or Posting Of The Invitation To Bid For This Project. 27.3. A Bidder May Be Granted Preference As A Domestic Bidder Subject To The Certification From The Dti That The Bidder Is Offering Unmanufactured Articles, Materials Or Supplies Of The Growth Or Production Of The Philippines, Or Manufactured Articles, Materials, Or Supplies Manufactured Or To Be Manufactured In The Philippines Substantially From Articles, Materials, Or Supplies Of The Growth, Production, Or Manufacture, As The Case May Be, Of The Philippines. 28. Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 28.1. The Procuring Entity Will Undertake The Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids Which Have Passed The Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids, Pursuant To Itb Clause 24, In Order To Determine The Lowest Calculated Bid. 28.2. The Lowest Calculated Bid Shall Be Determined In Two Steps: (a) The Detailed Evaluation Of The Financial Component Of The Bids, To Establish The Correct Calculated Prices Of The Bids; And (b) The Ranking Of The Total Bid Prices As So Calculated From The Lowest To The Highest. The Bid With The Lowest Price Shall Be Identified As The Lowest Calculated Bid. 28.3. The Procuring Entity's Bac Shall Immediately Conduct A Detailed Evaluation Of All Bids Rated “passed,” Using Non-discretionary Pass/fail Criteria. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Bds, The Bac Shall Consider The Following In The Evaluation Of Bids: (a) Completeness Of The Bid. Unless The Itb Specifically Allows Partial Bids, Bids Not Addressing Or Providing All Of The Required Items In The Schedule Of Requirements Including, Where Applicable, Bill Of Quantities, Shall Be Considered Non-responsive And, Thus, Automatically Disqualified. In This Regard, Where A Required Item Is Provided, But No Price Is Indicated, The Same Shall Be Considered As Non-responsive, But Specifying A "0" (zero) For The Said Item Would Mean That It Is Being Offered For Free To The Procuring Entity; And (b) Arithmetical Corrections. Consider Computational Errors And Omissions To Enable Proper Comparison Of All Eligible Bids. It May Also Consider Bid Modifications, If Allowed In The Bds. Any Adjustment Shall Be Calculated In Monetary Terms To Determine The Calculated Prices. 28.4. Based On The Detailed Evaluation Of Bids, Those That Comply With The Above-mentioned Requirements Shall Be Ranked In The Ascending Order Of Their Total Calculated Bid Prices, As Evaluated And Corrected For Computational Errors, Discounts And Other Modifications, To Identify The Lowest Calculated Bid. Total Calculated Bid Prices, As Evaluated And Corrected For Computational Errors, Discounts And Other Modifications, Which Exceed The Abc Shall Not Be Considered. 28.5. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Bds, The Procuring Entity’s Evaluation Of Bids Shall Only Be Based On The Bid Price Quoted In The Financial Bid Form. 28.6. Bids Shall Be Evaluated On An Equal Footing To Ensure Fair Competition. For This Purpose, All Bidders Shall Be Required To Include In Their Bids The Cost Of All Taxes, Such As, But Not Limited To, Value Added Tax (vat), Income Tax, Local Taxes, And Other Fiscal Levies And Duties Which Shall Be Itemized In The Bid Form And Reflected In The Detailed Estimates. Such Bids, Including Said Taxes, Shall Be The Basis For Bid Evaluation And Comparison. 29. Post-qualification 29.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Determine To Its Satisfaction Whether The Bidder That Is Evaluated As Having Submitted The Lowest Calculated Bid (lcb) Complies With And Is Responsive To All The Requirements And Conditions Specified In Itb Clauses 5, 12, And 13. 29.2. Within A Non-extendible Period Of Three (3) Calendar Days From Receipt By The Bidder Of The Notice From The Bac That It Submitted The Lcb, The Bidder Shall Submit The Following Documentary Requirements: (a) Tax Clearance Per Executive Order 398, Series Of 2005; (b) Latest Income And Business Tax Returns In The Form Specified In The Bds; (c) Certificate Of Philgeps Registration; And (d) Other Appropriate Licenses And Permits Required By Law And Stated In The Bds. Failure Of The Bidder Declared As Lowest Calculated Bid To Duly Submit The Requirements Under This Clause Or A Finding Against The Veracity Of Such Shall Be Ground For Forfeiture Of The Bid Security And Disqualification Of The Bidder For Award. 29.3. The Determination Shall Be Based Upon An Examination Of The Documentary Evidence Of The Bidder’s Qualifications Submitted Pursuant To Itb Clauses 12 And 13, As Well As Other Information As The Procuring Entity Deems Necessary And Appropriate, Using A Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion. 29.4. If The Bac Determines That The Bidder With The Lowest Calculated Bid Passes All The Criteria For Post-qualification, It Shall Declare The Said Bid As The Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid, And Recommend To The Head Of The Procuring Entity The Award Of Contract To The Said Bidder At Its Submitted Price Or Its Calculated Bid Price, Whichever Is Lower. 29.5. A Negative Determination Shall Result In Rejection Of The Bidder’s Bid, In Which Event The Procuring Entity Shall Proceed To The Next Lowest Calculated Bid To Make A Similar Determination Of That Bidder’s Capabilities To Perform Satisfactorily. If The Second Bidder, However, Fails The Post Qualification, The Procedure For Post Qualification Shall Be Repeated For The Bidder With The Next Lowest Calculated Bid, And So On Until The Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid Is Determined For Contract Award. 29.6. Within A Period Not Exceeding Seven (7) Calendar Days From The Date Of Receipt Of The Recommendation Of The Bac, The Head Of The Procuring Entity Shall Approve Or Disapprove The Said Recommendation. In The Case Of Goccs And Gfis, The Period Provided Herein Shall Be Fifteen (15) Calendar Days. 30. Reservation Clause 30.1. Notwithstanding The Eligibility Or Post-qualification Of A Bidder, The Procuring Entity Concerned Reserves The Right To Review Its Qualifications At Any Stage Of The Procurement Process If It Has Reasonable Grounds To Believe That A Misrepresentation Has Been Made By The Said Bidder, Or That There Has Been A Change In The Bidder’s Capability To Undertake The Project From The Time It Submitted Its Eligibility Requirements. Should Such Review Uncover Any Misrepresentation Made In The Eligibility And Bidding Requirements, Statements Or Documents, Or Any Changes In The Situation Of The Bidder Which Will Affect Its Capability To Undertake The Project So That It Fails The Preset Eligibility Or Bid Evaluation Criteria, The Procuring Entity Shall Consider The Said Bidder As Ineligible And Shall Disqualify It From Submitting A Bid Or From Obtaining An Award Or Contract. 30.2. Based On The Following Grounds, The Procuring Entity Reserves The Right To Reject Any And All Bids, Declare A Failure Of Bidding At Any Time Prior To The Contract Award, Or Not To Award The Contract, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability, And Make No Assurance That A Contract Shall Be Entered Into As A Result Of The Bidding: (a) If There Is Prima Facie Evidence Of Collusion Between Appropriate Public Officers Or Employees Of The Procuring Entity, Or Between The Bac And Any Of The Bidders, Or If The Collusion Is Between Or Among The Bidders Themselves, Or Between A Bidder And A Third Party, Including Any Act Which Restricts, Suppresses Or Nullifies Or Tends To Restrict, Suppress Or Nullify Competition; (b) If The Procuring Entity’s Bac Is Found To Have Failed In Following The Prescribed Bidding Procedures; Or (c) For Any Justifiable And Reasonable Ground Where The Award Of The Contract Will Not Redound To The Benefit Of The Gop As Follows: (i) If The Physical And Economic Conditions Have Significantly Changed So As To Render The Project No Longer Economically, Financially Or Technically Feasible As Determined By The Head Of The Procuring Entity; (ii) If The Project Is No Longer Necessary As Determined By The Head Of The Procuring Entity; And (iii) If The Source Of Funds For The Project Has Been Withheld Or Reduced Through No Fault Of The Procuring Entity. 30.3. In Addition, The Procuring Entity May Likewise Declare A Failure Of Bidding When: (a) No Bids Are Received; (b) All Prospective Bidders Are Declared Ineligible; (c) All Bids Fail To Comply With All The Bid Requirements Or Fail Post-qualification; Or (d) The Bidder With The Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid (lcrb) Refuses, Without Justifiable Cause To Accept The Award Of Contract, And No Award Is Made. F. Award Of Contract 31. Contract Award 31.1. Subject To Itb Clause 29, The Procuring Entity Shall Award The Contract To The Bidder Whose Bid Has Been Determined To Be The Lcrb. 31.2. Prior To The Expiration Of The Period Of Bid Validity, The Procuring Entity Shall Notify The Successful Bidder In Writing That Its Bid Has Been Accepted, Through A Notice Of Award Received Personally Or Sent By Registered Mail Or Electronically, Receipt Of Which Must Be Confirmed In Writing Within Two (2) Days By The Bidder With The Lcrb And Submitted Personally Or Sent By Registered Mail Or Electronically To The Procuring Entity. 31.3. Notwithstanding The Issuance Of The Notice Of Award, Award Of Contract Shall Be Subject To The Following Conditions: (a) Submission Of The Valid Jva, If Applicable, Within Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt By The Bidder Of The Notice From The Bac That The Bidder Has The Lcrb; (b) Posting Of The Performance Security In Accordance With Itb Clause 33; (c) Signing Of The Contract As Provided In Itb Clause 32; And (d) Approval By Higher Authority, If Required. 31.4. At The Time Of Contract Award, The Procuring Entity Shall Not Increase Or Decrease The Quantity Of Goods Originally Specified In Section Vi. Schedule Of Requirements. 32. Signing Of The Contract 32.1. At The Same Time As The Procuring Entity Notifies The Successful Bidder That Its Bid Has Been Accepted, The Procuring Entity Shall Send The Contract Form To The Bidder, Which Contract Has Been Provided In The Bidding Documents, Incorporating Therein All Agreements Between The Parties. 32.2. Within Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice Of Award, The Successful Bidder Shall Post The Required Performance Security And Sign And Date The Contract And Return It To The Procuring Entity. 32.3. The Procuring Entity Shall Enter Into Contract With The Successful Bidder Within The Same Ten (10) Calendar Day Period Provided That All The Documentary Requirements Are Complied With. 32.4. The Following Documents Shall Form Part Of The Contract: (a) Contract Agreement; (b) Bidding Documents; (c) Winning Bidder’s Bid, Including The Technical And Financial Proposals, And All Other Documents/statements Submitted; (d) Performance Security; (e) Credit Line In Accordance With Itb Clause 5.5, If Applicable; (f) Notice Of Award Of Contract; And (g) Other Contract Documents That May Be Required By Existing Laws And/or Specified In The Bds. 33. Performance Security 33.1. To Guarantee The Faithful Performance By The Winning Bidder Of Its Obligations Under The Contract, It Shall Post A Performance Security Within A Maximum Period Of Ten (10) Calendar Days From The Receipt Of The Notice Of Award From The Procuring Entity And In No Case Later Than The Signing Of The Contract. 33.2. The Performance Security Shall Be Denominated In Philippine Pesos And Posted In Favor Of The Procuring Entity In An Amount Equal To The Percentage Of The Total Contract Price In Accordance With The Following Schedule: Form Of Performance Security Amount Of Performance Security (equal To Percentage Of The Total Contract Price) (a) Cash Or Cashier’s/manager’s Check Issued By A Universal Or Commercial Bank. Five Percent (5%) (b) Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit Issued By A Universal Or Commercial Bank: Provided, However, That It Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank, If Issued By A Foreign Bank. (c) Surety Bond Callable Upon Demand Issued By A Surety Or Insurance Company Duly Certified By The Insurance Commission As Authorized To Issue Such Security; And/or Thirty Percent (30%) (d) Any Combination Of The Foregoing. Proportionate To Share Of Form With Respect To Total Amount Of Security 33.3. Failure Of The Successful Bidder To Comply With The Above-mentioned Requirement Shall Constitute Sufficient Ground For The Annulment Of The Award And Forfeiture Of The Bid Security, In Which Event The Procuring Entity Shall Initiate And Complete The Post Qualification Of The Second Lowest Calculated Bid. The Procedure Shall Be Repeated Until The Lcrb Is Identified And Selected For Contract Award. However If No Bidder Passed Post-qualification, The Bac Shall Declare The Bidding A Failure And Conduct A Re-bidding With Re-advertisement. 34. Notice To Proceed 34.1. Within Three (3) Calendar Days From The Date Of Approval Of The Contract By The Appropriate Government Approving Authority, The Procuring Entity Shall Issue Its Notice To Proceed To The Bidder. 34.2. The Date Of The Bidder’s Receipt Of The Notice To Proceed Will Be Regarded As The Effective Date Of The Contract, Unless Otherwise Specified In The Bds. Section Iii. Bid Data Sheet Notes On The Bid Data Sheet Section Iii Is Intended To Assist The Procuring Entity In Providing The Specific Information In Relation To Corresponding Clauses In The Itb Included In Section Ii, And Has To Be Prepared For Each Specific Procurement. The Procuring Entity Should Specify In The Bds Information And Requirements Specific To The Circumstances Of The Procuring Entity, The Processing Of The Procurement, The Applicable Rules Regarding Bid Price And Currency, And The Bid Evaluation Criteria That Will Apply To The Bids. In Preparing Section Iii, The Following Aspects Should Be Checked: (a) Information That Specifies And Complements Provisions Of Section Ii Must Be Incorporated. (b) Amendments And/or Supplements, If Any, To Provisions Of Section Ii As Necessitated By The Circumstances Of The Specific Procurement, Must Also Be Incorporated. Bid Data Sheet Itb Clause 1.1 The Procuring Entity Is Lgu-mapanas 1.2 The Lot(s) And Reference Is/are: Procurement Of 2 Days Catering Services For The Year-end Performance Assessment (yepa) & Team Building Of Lgu Employees And Officials 2 The Funding Source Is: Select One, Delete The Other: If The Funding Source Is Gop: The Government Of The Philippines (gop) Through Annual Budget 2024 Of General Fund-mooe In The Amount Of Six Thousand Pesos Only (php600,000.00). Note: In The Case Of National Government Agencies, The General Appropriations Act And/or Continuing Appropriations; In The Case Of Government-owned And/or –controlled Corporations, Government Financial Institutions, And State Universities And Colleges, The Corporate Budget For The Contract Approved By The Governing Boards; In The Case Of Local Government Units, The Budget For The Contract Approved By The Respective Sanggunian. If The Funding Source Is A Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution: The [state The Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution, (e.g. Asian Development Bank, Japan International Cooperative Agency, Or World Bank)] Through [indicate The Loan/credit/grant No.] In The Amount Of [insert Amount Of Funds]. The Name Of The Project Is Procurement Of 2 Days Catering Services For The Year-end Performance Assessment (yepa) & Team Building Of Lgu Employees And Officials. 5.1 Select One, Delete The Other. If The Funding Source Is Gop, State Here: No Further Instructions. If The Funding Source Is A Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution: Eligible Bidders Are As Defined In The [state The Applicable Procurement Guidelines And, If Applicable, The Web Page Where It May Be Downloaded]. 5.2 Select One, Delete The Other. None Of The Circumstances Mentioned In The Itb Clause Exists In This Project. Foreign Bidders, Except Those Falling Under Itb Clause 5.2(b), May Not Participate In This Project. Or Foreign Bidders May Participate In This Project In View Of The Following Circumstance(s): [state Which Of The Circumstance(s) Mentioned In The Itb Clause Exists In The Project.] 5.4 Select One, Delete The Other. If The Funding Source Is Gop, Maintain The Itb Clause And Insert Any Of The Following: For The Procurement Of Non-expendable Supplies: The Bidder Must Have Completed, Within The Period Specified In The Invitation To Bid And Itb Clause 12.1(a)(iii), A Single Contract That Is Similar To This Project, Equivalent To At Least Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Abc. Or For The Procurement Of Expendable Supplies: The Bidder Must Have Completed, Within The Period Specified In The Invitation To Bid And Itb Clause 12.1(a)(iii), A Single Contract That Is Similar To This Project, Equivalent To At Least Twenty-five Percent (25%) Of The Abc. Or For Procurement Where The Procuring Entity Has Determined, After The Conduct Of Market Research, That Imposition Of The Provisions Of Section 23.5.1.3 Of The Irr Of Ra 9184 Will Likely Result To Failure Of Bidding Or Monopoly That Will Defeat The Purpose Of Public Bidding: In View Of The Determination By The Procuring Entity That Imposition Of The Provisions Of Section 23.5.1.3 Of The Irr Of Ra 9184 Will Likely Result To [state “failure Of Bidding” Or “monopoly That Will Defeat The Purpose Of Public Bidding”], The Bidder Should Comply With The Following Requirements: A) Completed At Least Two (2) Similar Contracts, The Aggregate Amount Of Which Should Be Equivalent To At Least [state “fifty Percent (50%)” In The Case Of Non-expendable Supplies Or “twenty-five Percent (25%)” In The Case Of Expendable Supplies] Of The Abc For This Project; And B) The Largest Of These Similar Contracts Must Be Equivalent To At Least Half Of The Percentage Of The Abc As Required Above. If The Funding Source Is A Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution, Maintain Itb Clause And State “no Further Instructions” Or Explain The Applicable Eligibility Criterion. For This Purpose, Similar Contracts Shall Refer To Procurement Of Cctv “no Further Instructions”]. 5.5 Select One, Delete The Other. If The Contract Is Funded By Gop, Maintain The Itb Clause And State Here: No Further Instructions. If The Funding Source Is A Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution, Retain Itb Clause Or State The Relevant Eligibility Criterion. 6.3 Select One, Delete The Rest. If The Funding Source Is Gop, Maintain The Itb Clause And State Here: No Further Instructions. If The Funding Source Is The Adb, Jica, Or Wb, State The Following: Only Those Bids That Omit The Following Documents Will Be Automatically Rejected: (a) The Bid Security In Accordance With Itb Clause 17.2; (b) Financial Proposal Submission Sheet And The Applicable Price Schedules, In Accordance With Itb Clauses 15.1 And 15.4. For All Other Omissions, The Procuring Entity Reserves The Right To Seek Clarification Of Bids In Accordance With Itb Clause 26 Or At Its Sole Discretion, To Reject The Bid If The Omission Is Regarded As A Matter Of Substance. If The Funding Source Is A Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution, List Documents The Omission Of Which Shall Result To The Outright Rejection And Disqualification Of Bids. 7 Select One, Delete The Rest. If The Funding Source Is Gop, Maintain The Itb Clause And State Here: No Further Instructions. If The Funding Source Is The Adb Using Ordinary Capital Or Special Funds Resources: Eligible Goods And Services Shall Have Their Origin In Eligible Source Countries As Described In Guidelines For Procurement Under Asian Development Bank Loans And As Described On Asian Development Bank’s Web Page Www.adb.org If The Funding Source Is The Jica: Eligible Goods And Services Shall Have Their Origin In Eligible Source Countries. In The Event That The Goods Offered By The Bidder Do Not Have Their Origin In Eligible Source Countries The Contract Will Still Be Eligible For Financing Under Jica Oda Loans If The Combined Costs Of Such Goods Are Less Than Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Price Of The Said Contract. If The Funding Source Is A Foreign Government Or A Foreign/ International Financing Institution, Maintain Itb Clause And State “no Further Instructions”, Or Indicate The List Of Eligible Source Countries As Origin Of Goods. 8.1 Select One, Delete The Other. If The Funding Source Is The Gop, State Either “subcontracting Is Not Allowed.” Or Specify The Portions Of Goods And The Maximum Percentage Allowed To Be Subcontracted. If The Funding Source Is A Foreign Government Or Another Foreign Or International Financing Institution, State Here The Maximum Percentage Of Goods Allowed To Be Subcontracted Or “no Further Instructions.” 8.2 If Subcontracting Is Allowed, Specify The Eligibility Criteria That Subcontractors Must Comply With, Including The Corresponding Documentary Requirements Therefor; Otherwise, State “not Applicable”. 9.1 The Procuring Entity Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference For This Project On November 22, 2024 At 10:00a.m At Executive Conference Room, 2nd Floor Of New Multi-purpose Building, Mapanas, Northern Samar. Note: The Pre-bid Conference Shall Be Held At Least Twelve (12) Calendar Days Before The Deadline For The Submission Of And Receipt Of Bids. If The Procuring Entity Determines That, By Reason Of The Method, Nature, Or Complexity Of The Contract To Be Bid, Or When International Participation Will Be More Advantageous To The Gop, A Longer Period For The Preparation Of Bids Is Necessary, The Pre-bid Conference Shall Be Held At Least Thirty (30) Calendar Days Before The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 10.1 The Procuring Entity’s Address Is: Barangay Del Norte, Mapanas, Northern Samar Hon. Ronn Michael L. Tejano 091538552662 Ronnmicahel@hotmail.com 12.1 Select One, Delete The Rest. If The Funding Source Is The Gop: No Further Instructions. If The Funding Source Is Adb Or Wb: No Eligibility Check. During Bid Opening, Technical Proposals That Lack Any Of The Following Documents Shall Be Rejected And Returned To The Bidder Together With Its Unopened Price Proposal: (a) Technical Proposal Submission Sheet; (b) Evidence Of Financial, Technical, And Production Capability; (c) Audited Financial Statements; (d) Nfcc Or Credit Line Certificate; (e) Bid Security; And (f) Authority Of The Signatory. If The Funding Source Is Jbic, State The Following: No Eligibility Check. All Documents Described In Itb Clause 12.1 Shall Be Included In The Technical Proposal. If The Funding Source Is A Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution, Other Than Those Mentioned Above, Maintain The Itb Clause And State “no Further Instructions” Or State The Corresponding Eligibility Requirements, If Any. 12.1(a)(i) List Any Additional Acceptable Proof Of Registration Mentioned In The Itb Clause Or State “no Other Acceptable Proof Of Registration Is Recognized.” 12.1(a)(iii) The Statement Of All Ongoing And Completed Government And Private Contracts Shall Include All Such Contracts Within [state Relevant Period As Provided In The Invitation To Bid] Prior To The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 13.1 List Any Additional Requirements Or State “no Additional Requirements” 13.2 Select One, Delete The Other. If The Funding Source Is The Gop: The Abc Is [insert Amount]. Any Bid With A Financial Component Exceeding This Amount Shall Not Be Accepted. If The Funding Source Is A Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution, Adopt The Provision For Gop Or State The Applicable Rule. 15.4(a)(iii) List Here The Incidental Services That Are Required As Part Of The Bidder’s Bid Cross Referencing To The Technical Specifications And Scc As Appropriate. If None, State “no Incidental Services Are Required.” 15.4(b) Maintain The Itb Clause And State Here “not Applicable”, “the Price Of The Goods Shall Be Quoted Ddp [state Place Of Destination]”, Or The Applicable Incoterm For This Project. List Here The Incidental Services That Are Required As Part Of The Bidder’s Bid Cross Referencing To The Technical Specifications And Scc As Appropriate. If None, State “no Incidental Services Are Required.” 15.5 Select One, Delete The Rest. If The Funding Source Is The Gop Or Wb: Bid Prices Shall Be Fixed. Adjustable Price Proposals Shall Be Treated As Non-responsive And Shall Be Rejected. If The Funding Source Is The Jbic Or Adb, And The Contract Is Of Over Twelve (12) Months Duration, Insert The Appropriate Special Condition Of Contract And State The Following: Adjustments Are Authorized In Accordance With The Price Adjustment Provisions Specified In The Corresponding Scc Provision Of Gcc Clause 9. If The Funding Source Is A Foreign Government Or A Foreign Or International Financing Institution, Maintain The Itb Clause And State “no Further Instructions” Or Insert The Relevant Provision(s) And The Condition(s) Thereto, If Any. 15.6 If The Funding Source Is The Gop: Extraordinary Circumstances Refer To Events That May Be Determined By The National Economic And Development Authority In Accordance With The Civil Code Of The Philippines, And Upon The Recommendation Of The Procuring Entity If The Funding Source Is A Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution, Retain The Itb Clause And State “no Further Instructions”, Otherwise, Specify The Extraordinary Circumstances Allowing Price Escalation. 16.1(b) Select One, Delete The Other: The Bid Prices For Goods Supplied From Outside Of The Philippines Shall Be Quoted In Philippine Pesos. Or The Bid Prices For Goods Supplied From Outside Of The Philippines Shall Be Quoted Either In Philippine Pesos Or United States Dollars At The Discretion Of The Bidder. 16.3 Select One, Delete The Other. If The Funding Source Is Gop, Maintain The Itb Clause And State Here: No Further Instructions. If The Funding Source Is A Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution: Payment Shall Be Made In [insert Currency]. 17.1 Bids Will Be Valid Until 120 Calendar Days. 18.1 Select One, Delete The Rest. If The Funding Source Is The Gop Or Wb: The Bid Security Shall Be In The Following Amount: 1. 12,000.00, If Bid Security Is In Cash, Cashier’s/manager’s Check, Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit; 2. 30,0000.00 If Bid Security Is In Surety Bond; Or 3. Any Combination Of The Foregoing Proportionate To The Share Of Form With Respect To Total Amount Of Security. If The Funding Source Is The Adb Or Jica: The Bid Security Shall Be In The Following Amount [insert 2.5% Of The Abc]. If The Funding Source Is A Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution, Retain The Itb Clause And State “no Further Instructions”, Or State The Acceptable Form/s Of Bid Security And The Amount Thereof. 18.2 The Bid Security Shall Be Valid Until [insert Date]. 18.5(a)(iv) If The Funding Source Is Gop Or Wb, Maintain The Itb Clause And Include The Following As Additional Grounds For Forfeiture Of Bid Security: 1. Submission Of Eligibility Requirements Containing False Information Or Falsified Documents. 2. Submission Of Bids That Contain False Information Or Falsified Documents, Or The Concealment Of Such Information In The Bids In Order To Influence The Outcome Of Eligibility Screening Or Any Other Stage Of The Public Bidding. 3. Allowing The Use Of One’s Name, Or Using The Name Of Another For Purposes Of Public Bidding. 4. Withdrawal Of A Bid, Or Refusal To Accept An Award, Or Enter Into Contract With The Government Without Justifiable Cause, After The Bidder Had Been Adjudged As Having Submitted The Lowest Calculated And Responsive Bid. 5. Refusal Or Failure To Post The Required Performance Security Within The Prescribed Time. 6. Refusal To Clarify Or Validate In Writing Its Bid During Post-qualification Within A Period Of Seven (7) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Request For Clarification. 7. Any Documented Unsolicited Attempt By A Bidder To Unduly Influence The Outcome Of The Bidding In His Favor. 8. Failure Of The Potential Joint Venture Partners To Enter Into The Joint Venture After The Bid Is Declared As Successful. 9. All Other Acts That Tend To Defeat The Purpose Of The Competitive Bidding, Such As Habitually Withdrawing From Bidding, Submitting Late Bids Or Patently Insufficient Bid, For At Least Three (3) Times Within A Year, Except For Valid Reasons. If The Funding Source Is Adb, Maintain The Itb Clause And State Here: No Further Instructions. If The Funding Source Is A Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution, Maintain The Itb Clause And State “no Further Instructions” Or State Additional Grounds For Forfeiture Of Bid Security. 18.5(b)(iii) Select One, Delete The Other. If The Funding Source Is Gop, Adb, Or Wb, Maintain The Itb Clause And State Here: No Further Instructions. If The Funding Source Is Jbic, State The Following: Failure To Enter Into A Jv In The Form Submitted As Part Of The Bidders Bid If The Bid Is Made By Two Or More Potential Jv Partners. If The Funding Source Is A Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution, Retain Itb Clause And State “no Further Instructions”, Or List The Additional Grounds For Forfeiture Of Bid Security Of A Successful Bidder. 20.1 Select One, Delete The Other. If The Funding Source Is Gop, Maintain The Itb Clause And State Here: No Further Instructions. If The Funding Source Is A Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution, Maintain The Itb Clause And State “no Further Instructions”, Or State The Applicable Procedure For The Sealing And Marking Of Bids. 20.3 Each Bidder Shall Submit One (1) Original And Two (2) Copies Of The First And Second Components Of Its Bid. 21 The Address For Submission Of Bids Is At Mpdo/bac Office, Brgy. Del Norte, Mapanas, Northern Samar. The Deadline For Submission Of Bids Is March 04, 2022 24.1 The Place Of Bid Opening Is At The Executive Conference Room, 2nd Floor Of New Multi-purpose Building, Mapanas, Northern Samar. The Date And Time Of Bid Opening Is 10:00 A.m 25.1 Select One, Delete The Other. If The Funding Source Is Gop, Maintain The Itb Clause And State Here: No Further Instructions. If The Funding Source Is A Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution, Maintain The Itb Clause And State “no Further Instructions”, Or Specify The Additional Conditions And/or Exceptions To The Rule, If Any. 27.1 Select One, Delete The Other. If The Funding Source Is The Gop, State “no Further Instructions.” If The Funding Source Is The Adb, Jbic, Or Wb: No Domestic Preference Is Applicable To National/local Competitive Bidding. If The Funding Source Is A Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution, Maintain The Itb Clause And State “no Further Instructions” Or Indicate Applicability Or Inapplicability Of Domestic Preference, As The Case May Be. 28.3 Select One, Delete The Other. If The Funding Source Is Gop Or Wb, Adopt The Following Provision: Grouping And Evaluation Of Lots – Lots Should Be Formed Of Similar Items That Are Likely To Attract The Maximum Competition. A Lot Is The Quantity And Number Of Items That Will Be Included In A Single Contract. For Example: Option 1 – Each Item To Be Evaluated And Compared With Other Bids Separately And Recommended For Contract Award Separately. Option 2 - All Items To Be Grouped Together To Form One Complete Lot That Will Be Awarded To One Bidder To Form One Complete Contract. Option 3 - Similar Items, To Be Grouped Together To Form Several Lots That Shall Be Evaluated And Awarded As Separate Contracts. Select One Of The Following Paragraphs And Delete The Other: The Goods Are Grouped In A Single Lot And The Lot Shall Not Be Divided Into Sub-lots For The Purpose Of Bidding, Evaluation, And Contract Award. Or All Goods Are Grouped In Lots Listed Below. Bidders Shall Have The Option Of Submitting A Proposal On Any Or All Lots And Evaluation And Contract Award Will Be Undertaken On A Per Lot Basis. Lots Shall Not Be Divided Further Into Sub-lots For The Purpose Of Bidding, Evaluation, And Contract Award. [insert Grouping Of Lots] Note: If Funding Source Is Adb Or Jica, Adopt Only The Provision On Grouping And Evaluation Of Lots Mentioned Above And Delete The Rest. If The Funding Source Is A Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution, Retain The Itb Clause And State “no Further Instructions” Or, Insert Applicable Provisions. 28.3(b) State Whether Bid Modification Is Allowed Or Not. 28.5 Select One, Delete The Other. If The Funding Source Is Gop, Maintain The Itb Clause And State Here: No Further Instructions. If The Funding Source Is Adb, Jbic, Or Wb: Select One, Delete The Other. No Additional Criteria Or In Addition To The Criteria Listed In Itb Clause 28.3 And 28.5, The Following Applicable Additional Criteria And Its Corresponding Quantification Method Specified In This Clause Will Be Used To Evaluate And Compare Bids: Delivery Schedule – If The Funding Source Is Adb Or Jica, Select One Quantification Method For This Criterion And Delete The Rest. If The Funding Source Is Wb, The Clause On This Criterion May Be Deleted If Not Applicable. The Procuring Entity Requires That The Goods Under The Invitation To Bid Shall Be Delivered (shipped) At The Time Specified In Section Vi. Schedule Of Requirements. The Estimated Time Of Arrival Of The Goods At The Project Site Will Be Calculated For Each Bid After Allowing For Reasonable International And Inland Transportation Time. Treating The Bid Resulting In The Earliest Time Of Arrival As The Base, A Delivery “adjustment” Will Be Calculated For Other Bids By Applying A [insert Percentage] Of The Exw Plus Delivery To Final Destination/ddp Price For Each Week Of Delay Beyond The Base, And This Will Be Added To The Bid Price For Evaluation. No Credit Shall Be Given To Early Delivery. Or The Goods Covered Under The Invitation To Bid Are Required To Be Delivered (shipped) Within An Acceptable Range Of Weeks Specified In The Schedule Of Requirement. No Credit Will Be Given To Earlier Deliveries, And Bids Offering Delivery Beyond This Range Will Be Treated As Non-responsive. Within This Acceptable Range, An Adjustment Per Week Of [insert Percentage] Will Be Added For Evaluation To The Bid Price Of Bids Offering Deliveries Later Than The Earliest Delivery Period Specified In Section Vi. Schedule Of Requirements. Or The Goods Covered Under The Invitation To Bid Are Required To Be Delivered (shipped) In Partial Shipments, As Specified In Section Vi. Schedule Of Requirements. Bids Offering Deliveries Earlier Or Later Than The Specified Deliveries Will Be Adjusted In The Evaluation By Adding To The Bid Price A Factor Equal To [insert Percentage] Of Deliveries Price Per Week Of Variation From The Specified Delivery Schedule. Cost Of Spare Parts – If The Funding Source Is Adb Or Jica, Select One Quantification Method For This Criterion And Delete The Rest. If The Funding Source Is Wb, The Clause On This Criterion May Be Deleted If Not Applicable. The List Of Items And Quantities Of Major Assemblies, Components, And Selected Spare Parts, Likely To Be Required During The Initial Period Of Operation For [insert Period Of Operation] Is Annexed To The Technical Specifications. The Total Cost Of These Items, At The Unit Prices Quoted In Each Bid, Will Be Added To The Bid Price. Or The Procuring Entity Will Draw Up A List Of High-usage And High-value Items Of Components And Spare Parts, Along With Estimated Quantities Of Usage In The Initial Period Of Operation For [insert Period Of Operation]. The Total Cost Of These Items And Quantities Will Be Computed From Spare Parts Unit Prices Submitted By The Bidder And Added To The Bid Price. Or The Procuring Entity Will Estimate The Cost Of Spare Parts Usage In The Initial Period Of Operation For [insert Period Of Operation] Based On The Information Furnished By Each Bidder, As Well As On Past Experience Of The Procuring Entity Or Other Procuring Entities In Similar Situations. Such Costs Shall Be Added To The Bid Price For Evaluation. Volume And Period Of Manufacture – Any Of The Paragraphs Under This Criterion May Be Deleted If Not Applicable And Retained If Otherwise. The Goods Must Have Been Manufactured For A Period Of Not Less Than [insert Number Of Years] Immediately Preceding The Date Of Bid Opening. The Minimum Number Of Units Sold In The Philippines Must Be [insert Number] And The Minimum Number Of Units Sold Worldwide Must Be [insert Number]. The Procuring Entity Shall Compare Bids On The Basis Of A Lot Or A Combination Of Lots Or As A Total Of All Lots In A Manner Most Advantageous To The Procuring Entity. 29.2(b) Specify Whether Bidders Have Option To Submit Manually Filed Tax Returns Or Tax Returns Filed Through The Electronic Filing And Payments System (efps). Note: The Latest Income And Business Tax Returns Are Those Within The Last Six Months Preceding The Date Of Bid Submission. 29.2(d) List Licenses And Permits Relevant To The Project And The Corresponding Law Requiring It. 32.4(g) List Additional Contract Documents Relevant To The Project That May Be Required By Existing Laws And/or The Procuring Entity. 34.2 The Effective Date Of The Contract Is [insert Date]. Section Iv. General Conditions Of Contract Notes On The General Conditions Of Contract The Gcc In Section Iv, Read In Conjunction With The Scc In Section V And Other Documents Listed Therein, Should Be A Complete Document Expressing All The Rights And Obligations Of The Parties. The Gcc Herein Shall Not Be Altered. Any Changes And Complementary Information, Which May Be Needed, Shall Be Introduced Only Through The Scc In Section V. Table Of Contents 1. Definitions 53 2. Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, And Coercive Practices 54 3. Inspection And Audit By The Funding Source 55 4. Governing Law And Language 55 5. Notices 55 6. Scope Of Contract 55 7. Subcontracting 55 8. Procuring Entity’s Responsibilities 56 9. Prices 56 10. Payment 56 11. Advance Payment 57 12. Taxes And Duties 57 13. Performance Security 57 14. Use Of Contract Documents And Information 58 15. Standards 58 16. Inspection And Tests 58 17. Warranty 59 18. Delays In The Supplier’s Performance 60 19. Liquidated Damages 60 20. Settlement Of Disputes 61 21. Liability Of The Supplier 61 22. Force Majeure 61 23. Termination For Default 62 24. Termination For Insolvency 62 25. Termination For Convenience 63 26. Termination For Unlawful Acts 63 27. Procedures For Termination Of Contracts 64 28. Assignment Of Rights 65 29. Contract Amendment 65 30. Application 65 1. Definitions 1.1. In This Contract, The Following Terms Shall Be Interpreted As Indicated: (a) “the Contract” Means The Agreement Entered Into Between The Procuring Entity And The Supplier, As Recorded In The Contract Form Signed By The Parties, Including All Attachments And Appendices Thereto And All Documents Incorporated By Reference Therein. (b) “the Contract Price” Means The Price Payable To The Supplier Under The Contract For The Full And Proper Performance Of Its Contractual Obligations. (c) “the Goods” Means All Of The Supplies, Equipment, Machinery, Spare Parts, Other Materials And/or General Support Services Which The Supplier Is Required To Provide To The Procuring Entity Under The Contract. (d) “the Services” Means Those Services Ancillary To The Supply Of The Goods, Such As Transportation And Insurance, And Any Other Incidental Services, Such As Installation, Commissioning, Provision Of Technical Assistance, Training, And Other Such Obligations Of The Supplier Covered Under The Contract. (e) “gcc” Means The General Conditions Of Contract Contained In This Section. (f) “scc” Means The Special Conditions Of Contract. (g) “the Procuring Entity” Means The Organization Purchasing The Goods, As Named In The Scc. (h) “the Procuring Entity’s Country” Is The Philippines. (i) “the Supplier” Means The Individual Contractor, Manufacturer Distributor, Or Firm Supplying/manufacturing The Goods And Services Under This Contract And Named In The Scc. (j) The “funding Source” Means The Organization Named In The Scc. (k) “the Project Site,” Where Applicable, Means The Place Or Places Named In The Scc. (l) “day” Means Calendar Day. (m) The “effective Date” Of The Contract Will Be The Date Of Receipt By The Supplier Of The Notice To Proceed Or The Date Provided In The Notice To Proceed. Performance Of All Obligations Shall Be Reckoned From The Effective Date Of The Contract. (n) “verified Report” Refers To The Report Submitted By The Implementing Unit To The Head Of The Procuring Entity Setting Forth Its Findings As To The Existence Of Grounds Or Causes For Termination And Explicitly Stating Its Recommendation For The Issuance Of A Notice To Terminate. 2. Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, And Coercive Practices 2.1. The Procuring Entity As Well As The Bidders, Contractors, Or Suppliers Shall Observe The Highest Standard Of Ethics During The Procurement And Execution Of This Contract. In Pursuance Of This Policy, The Procuring Entity: (a) Defines, For The Purposes Of This Provision, The Terms Set Forth Below As Follows: (i) "corrupt Practice" Means Behavior On The Part Of Officials In The Public Or Private Sectors By Which They Improperly And Unlawfully Enrich Themselves, Others, Or Induce Others To Do So, By Misusing The Position In Which They Are Placed, And It Includes The Offering, Giving, Receiving, Or Soliciting Of Anything Of Value To Influence The Action Of Any Such Official In The Procurement Process Or In Contract Execution; Entering, On Behalf Of The Government, Into Any Contract Or Transaction Manifestly And Grossly Disadvantageous To The Same, Whether Or Not The Public Officer Profited Or Will Profit Thereby, And Similar Acts As Provided In Republic Act 3019. (ii) "fraudulent Practice" Means A Misrepresentation Of Facts In Order To Influence A Procurement Process Or The Execution Of A Contract To The Detriment Of The Procuring Entity, And Includes Collusive Practices Among Bidders (prior To Or After Bid Submission) Designed To Establish Bid Prices At Artificial, Non-competitive Levels And To Deprive The Procuring Entity Of The Benefits Of Free And Open Competition. (iii) “collusive Practices” Means A Scheme Or Arrangement Between Two Or More Bidders, With Or Without The Knowledge Of The Procuring Entity, Designed To Establish Bid Prices At Artificial, Non-competitive Levels. (iv) “coercive Practices” Means Harming Or Threatening To Harm, Directly Or Indirectly, Persons, Or Their Property To Influence Their Participation In A Procurement Process, Or Affect The Execution Of A Contract; (b) Will Reject A Proposal For Award If It Determines That The Bidder Recommended For Award Has Engaged In Any Of The Practices Mentioned In This Clause For Purposes Of Competing For The Contract. 2.2. Further The Funding Source, Borrower Or Procuring Entity, As Appropriate, Will Seek To Impose The Maximum Civil, Administrative And/or Criminal Penalties Available Under The Applicable Law On Individuals And Organizations Deemed To Be Involved With Any Of The Practices Mentioned In Gcc Clause 2.1(a). 3. Inspection And Audit By The Funding Source The Supplier Shall Permit The Funding Source To Inspect The Supplier’s Accounts And Records Relating To The Performance Of The Supplier And To Have Them Audited By Auditors Appointed By The Funding Source, If So Required By The Funding Source. 4. Governing Law And Language 4.1. This Contract Shall Be Interpreted In Accordance With The Laws Of The Republic Of The Philippines. 4.2. This Contract Has Been Executed In The English Language, Which Shall Be The Binding And Controlling Language For All Matters Relating To The Meaning Or Interpretation Of This Contract. All Correspondence And Other Documents Pertaining To This Contract Exchanged By The Parties Shall Be Written In English. 5. Notices 5.1. Any Notice, Request, Or Consent Required Or Permitted To Be Given Or Made Pursuant To This Contract Shall Be In Writing. Any Such Notice, Request, Or Consent Shall Be Deemed To Have Been Given Or Made When Received By The Concerned Party, Either In Person Or Through An Authorized Representative Of The Party To Whom The Communication Is Addressed, Or When Sent By Registered Mail, Telex, Telegram, Or Facsimile To Such Party At The Address Specified In The Scc, Which Shall Be Effective When Delivered And Duly Received Or On The Notice’s Effective Date, Whichever Is Later. 5.2. A Party May Change Its Address For Notice Hereunder By Giving The Other Party Notice Of Such Change Pursuant To The Provisions Listed In The Scc For Gcc Clause 5.1. 6. Scope Of Contract 6.1. The Goods And Related Services To Be Provided Shall Be As Specified In Section Vi. Schedule Of Requirements. 6.2. This Contract Shall Include All Such Items, Although Not Specifically Mentioned, That Can Be Reasonably Inferred As Being Required For Its Completion As If Such Items Were Expressly Mentioned Herein. Any Additional Requirements For The Completion Of This Contract Shall Be Provided In The Scc. 7. Subcontracting 7.1. Subcontracting Of Any Portion Of The Goods, If Allowed In The Bds, Does Not Relieve The Supplier Of Any Liability Or Obligation Under This Contract. The Supplier Will Be Responsible For The Acts, Defaults, And Negligence Of Any Subcontractor, Its Agents, Servants Or Workmen As Fully As If These Were The Supplier’s Own Acts, Defaults, Or Negligence, Or Those Of Its Agents, Servants Or Workmen. 7.2. Subcontractors Disclosed And Identified During The Bidding May Be Changed During The Implementation Of This Contract, Subject To Compliance With The Required Qualifications And The Approval Of The Procuring Entity. 8. Procuring Entity’s Responsibilities 8.1. Whenever The Performance Of The Obligations In This Contract Requires That The Supplier Obtain Permits, Approvals, Import, And Other Licenses From Local Public Authorities, The Procuring Entity Shall, If So Needed By The Supplier, Make Its Best Effort To Assist The Supplier In Complying With Such Requirements In A Timely And Expeditious Manner. 8.2. The Procuring Entity Shall Pay All Costs Involved In The Performance Of Its Responsibilities In Accordance With Gcc Clause 6. 9. Prices Prices Charged By The Supplier For Goods Delivered And/or Services Performed Under This Contract Shall Not Vary From The Prices Quoted By The Supplier In Its Bid, With The Exception Of Any Change In Price Resulting From A Change Order Issued In Accordance With Gcc Clause 29, Or If Applicable, Adjustments Authorized In Accordance With The Price Adjustment Provisions Specified In The Scc. 10. Payment 10.1. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Scc, Payments Shall Be Made Only Upon A Certification By The Head Of The Procuring Entity To The Effect That The Goods Have Been Rendered Or Delivered In Accordance With The Terms Of This Contract And Have Been Duly Inspected And Accepted. Except With The Prior Approval Of The President No Payment Shall Be Made For Services Not Yet Rendered Or For Supplies And Materials Not Yet Delivered Under This Contract. Ten Percent (10%) Of The Amount Of Each Payment Shall Be Retained By The Procuring Entity To Cover The Supplier’s Warranty Obligations Under This Contract As Described In Gcc Clause 17. 10.2. The Supplier’s Request(s) For Payment Shall Be Made To The Procuring Entity In Writing, Accompanied By An Invoice Describing, As Appropriate, The Goods Delivered And/or Services Performed, And By Documents Submitted Pursuant To The Scc Provision For Gcc Clause 6.2, And Upon Fulfillment Of Other Obligations Stipulated In This Contract. 10.3. Pursuant To Gcc Clause 10.2, Payments Shall Be Made Promptly By The Procuring Entity, But In No Case Later Than Sixty (60) Days After Submission Of An Invoice Or Claim By The Supplier. 10.4. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Scc, The Currency In Which Payment Is Made To The Supplier Under This Contract Shall Be In Philippine Pesos. 11. Advance Payment 11.1. Advance Payment Shall Be Made Only After Prior Approval Of The President, And Shall Not Exceed Fifteen Percent (15%) Of The Contract Amount, Unless Otherwise Directed By The President Or In Cases Allowed Under Annex “d” Of Ra 9184. For Goods Supplied From Abroad, Ten Percent (10%) Of The Contract Price Shall Be Paid Within Sixty (60) Calendar Days From Signing Of The Contract And Upon Submission Of A Claim And A Bank Guarantee Issued By A Licensed Bank For The Equivalent Amount Valid Until The Goods Are Delivered And In The Form Provided In 11.2. Section Viii. Bidding Forms. 11.3. All Progress Payments Shall First Be Charged Against The Advance Payment Until The Latter Has Been Fully Exhausted. 12. Taxes And Duties The Supplier, Whether Local Or Foreign, Shall Be Entirely Responsible For All The Necessary Taxes, Stamp Duties, License Fees, And Other Such Levies Imposed For The Completion Of This Contract. 13. Performance Security 13.1. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Scc, Within Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice Of Award From The Procuring Entity But In No Case Later Than The Signing Of The Contract By Both Parties, The Successful Bidder Shall Furnish The Performance Security In Any The Forms Prescribed In The Itb Clause 33.2. 13.2. The Performance Security Posted In Favor Of The Procuring Entity Shall Be Forfeited In The Event It Is Established That The Winning Bidder Is In Default In Any Of Its Obligations Under The Contract. 13.3. The Performance Security Shall Remain Valid Until Issuance By The Procuring Entity Of The Certificate Of Final Acceptance. 13.4. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Scc, The Performance Security May Be Released By The Procuring Entity And Returned To The Supplier After The Issuance Of The Certificate Of Final Acceptance Subject To The Following Conditions: (a) There Are No Pending Claims Against The Supplier Or The Surety Company Filed By The Procuring Entity; (b) The Supplier Has No Pending Claims For Labor And Materials Filed Against It; And (c) Other Terms Specified In The Scc. 13.5. In Case Of A Reduction Of The Contract Value, The Procuring Entity Shall Allow A Proportional Reduction In The Original Performance Security, Provided That Any Such Reduction Is More Than Ten Percent (10%) And That The Aggregate Of Such Reductions Is Not More Than Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Original Performance Security. 14. Use Of Contract Documents And Information 14.1. The Supplier Shall Not, Except For Purposes Of Performing The Obligations In This Contract, Without The Procuring Entity’s Prior Written Consent, Disclose This Contract, Or Any Provision Thereof, Or Any Specification, Plan, Drawing, Pattern, Sample, Or Information Furnished By Or On Behalf Of The Procuring Entity. Any Such Disclosure Shall Be Made In Confidence And Shall Extend Only As Far As May Be Necessary For Purposes Of Such Performance. 14.2. Any Document, Other Than This Contract Itself, Enumerated In Gcc Clause 14.1 Shall Remain The Property Of The Procuring Entity And Shall Be Returned (all Copies) To The Procuring Entity On Completion Of The Supplier’s Performance Under This Contract If So Required By The Procuring Entity. 15. Standards The Goods Provided Under This Contract Shall Conform To The Standards Mentioned In The Section Vii. Technical Specifications; And, When No Applicable Standard Is Mentioned, To The Authoritative Standards Appropriate To The Goods’ Country Of Origin. Such Standards Shall Be The Latest Issued By The Institution Concerned. 16. Inspection And Tests 16.1. The Procuring Entity Or Its Representative Shall Have The Right To Inspect And/or To Test The Goods To Confirm Their Conformity To The Contract Specifications At No Extra Cost To The Procuring Entity. The Scc And Section Vii. Technical Specifications Shall Specify What Inspections And/or Tests The Procuring Entity Requires And Where They Are To Be Conducted. The Procuring Entity Shall Notify The Supplier In Writing, In A Timely Manner, Of The Identity Of Any Representatives Retained For These Purposes. 16.2. If Applicable, The Inspections And Tests May Be Conducted On The Premises Of The Supplier Or Its Subcontractor(s), At Point Of Delivery, And/or At The Goods’ Final Destination. If Conducted On The Premises Of The Supplier Or Its Subcontractor(s), All Reasonable Facilities And Assistance, Including Access To Drawings And Production Data, Shall Be Furnished To The Inspectors At No Charge To The Procuring Entity. 16.3. The Procuring Entity Or Its Designated Representative Shall Be Entitled To Attend The Tests And/or Inspections Referred To In This Clause Provided That The Procuring Entity Shall Bear All Of Its Own Costs And Expenses Incurred In Connection With Such Attendance Including, But Not Limited To, All Traveling And Board And Lodging Expenses. 16.4. The Procuring Entity May Reject Any Goods Or Any Part Thereof That Fail To Pass Any Test And/or Inspection Or Do Not Conform To The Specifications. The Supplier Shall Either Rectify Or Replace Such Rejected Goods Or Parts Thereof Or Make Alterations Necessary To Meet The Specifications At No Cost To The Procuring Entity, And Shall Repeat The Test And/or Inspection, At No Cost To The Procuring Entity, Upon Giving A Notice Pursuant To Gcc Clause 5. 16.5. The Supplier Agrees That Neither The Execution Of A Test And/or Inspection Of The Goods Or Any Part Thereof, Nor The Attendance By The Procuring Entity Or Its Representative, Shall Release The Supplier From Any Warranties Or Other Obligations Under This Contract. 17. Warranty 17.1. The Supplier Warrants That The Goods Supplied Under The Contract Are New, Unused, Of The Most Recent Or Current Models, And That They Incorporate All Recent Improvements In Design And Materials, Except When The Technical Specifications Required By The Procuring Entity Provides Otherwise. 17.2. The Supplier Further Warrants That All Goods Supplied Under This Contract Shall Have No Defect, Arising From Design, Materials, Or Workmanship Or From Any Act Or Omission Of The Supplier That May Develop Under Normal Use Of The Supplied Goods In The Conditions Prevailing In The Country Of Final Destination. 17.3. In Order To Assure That Manufacturing Defects Shall Be Corrected By The Supplier, A Warranty Shall Be Required From The Supplier For A Minimum Period Specified In The Scc. The Obligation For The Warranty Shall Be Covered By, At The Supplier’s Option, Either Retention Money In An Amount Equivalent To At Least Ten Percent (10%) Of Every Progress Payment, Or A Special Bank Guarantee Equivalent To At Least Ten Percent (10%) Of The Contract Price Or Other Such Amount If So Specified In The Scc. The Said Amounts Shall Only Be Released After The Lapse Of The Warranty Period Specified In The Scc; Provided, However, That The Supplies Delivered Are Free From Patent And Latent Defects And All The Conditions Imposed Under This Contract Have Been Fully Met. 17.4. The Procuring Entity Shall Promptly Notify The Supplier In Writing Of Any Claims Arising Under This Warranty. Upon Receipt Of Such Notice, The Supplier Shall, Within The Period Specified In The Scc And With All Reasonable Speed, Repair Or Replace The Defective Goods Or Parts Thereof, Without Cost To The Procuring Entity. 17.5. If The Supplier, Having Been Notified, Fails To Remedy The Defect(s) Within The Period Specified In Gcc Clause 17.4, The Procuring Entity May Proceed To Take Such Remedial Action As May Be Necessary, At The Supplier’s Risk And Expense And Without Prejudice To Any Other Rights Which The Procuring Entity May Have Against The Supplier Under The Contract And Under The Applicable Law. 18. Delays In The Supplier’s Performance 18.1. Delivery Of The Goods And/or Performance Of Services Shall Be Made By The Supplier In Accordance With The Time Schedule Prescribed By The Procuring Entity In Section Vi. Schedule Of Requirements. 18.2. If At Any Time During The Performance Of This Contract, The Supplier Or Its Subcontractor(s) Should Encounter Conditions Impeding Timely Delivery Of The Goods And/or Performance Of Services, The Supplier Shall Promptly Notify The Procuring Entity In Writing Of The Fact Of The Delay, Its Likely Duration And Its Cause(s). As Soon As Practicable After Receipt Of The Supplier’s Notice, And Upon Causes Provided For Under Gcc Clause 22, The Procuring Entity Shall Evaluate The Situation And May Extend The Supplier’s Time For Performance, In Which Case The Extension Shall Be Ratified By The Parties By Amendment Of Contract. 18.3. Except As Provided Under Gcc Clause 22, A Delay By The Supplier In The Performance Of Its Obligations Shall Render The Supplier Liable To The Imposition Of Liquidated Damages Pursuant To Gcc Clause 19, Unless An Extension Of Time Is Agreed Upon Pursuant To Gcc Clause 29 Without The Application Of Liquidated Damages. 19. Liquidated Damages Subject To Gcc Clauses 18 And 22, If The Supplier Fails To Satisfactorily Deliver Any Or All Of The Goods And/or To Perform The Services Within The Period(s) Specified In This Contract Inclusive Of Duly Granted Time Extensions If Any, The Procuring Entity Shall, Without Prejudice To Its Other Remedies Under This Contract And Under The Applicable Law, Deduct From The Contract Price, As Liquidated Damages, A Sum Equivalent To The Percentage Specified In The Scc Of The Delivered Price Of The Delayed Goods Or Unperformed Services For Each Week Or Part Thereof Of Delay Until Actual Delivery Or Performance, Up To A Maximum Deduction Of The Percentage Specified In The Scc. Once The Maximum Is Reached, The Procuring Entity Shall Rescind The Contract Pursuant To Gcc Clause 23, Without Prejudice To Other Courses Of Action And Remedies Open To It. 20. Settlement Of Disputes 20.1. If Any Dispute Or Difference Of Any Kind Whatsoever Shall Arise Between The Procuring Entity And The Supplier In Connection With Or Arising Out Of This Contract, The Parties Shall Make Every Effort To Resolve Amicably Such Dispute Or Difference By Mutual Consultation. 20.2. If After Thirty (30) Days, The Parties Have Failed To Resolve Their Dispute Or Difference By Such Mutual Consultation, Then Either The Procuring Entity Or The Supplier May Give Notice To The Other Party Of Its Intention To Commence Arbitration, As Hereinafter Provided, As To The Matter In Dispute, And No Arbitration In Respect Of This Matter May Be Commenced Unless Such Notice Is Given. 20.3. Any Dispute Or Difference In Respect Of Which A Notice Of Intention To Commence Arbitration Has Been Given In Accordance With This Clause Shall Be Settled By Arbitration. Arbitration May Be Commenced Prior To Or After Delivery Of The Goods Under This Contract. 20.4. Arbitration Proceedings Shall Be Conducted In Accordance With The Rules Of Procedure Specified In The Scc. 20.5. Notwithstanding Any Reference To Arbitration Herein, The Parties Shall Continue To Perform Their Respective Obligations Under The Contract Unless They Otherwise Agree; And The Procuring Entity Shall Pay The Supplier Any Monies Due The Supplier. 21. Liability Of The Supplier 21.1. Subject To Additional Provisions, If Any, Set Forth In The Scc, The Supplier’s Liability Under This Contract Shall Be As Provided By The Laws Of The Republic Of The Philippines. 21.2. Except In Cases Of Criminal Negligence Or Willful Misconduct, And In The Case Of Infringement Of Patent Rights, If Applicable, The Aggregate Liability Of The Supplier To The Procuring Entity Shall Not Exceed The Total Contract Price, Provided That This Limitation Shall Not Apply To The Cost Of Repairing Or Replacing Defective Equipment. 22. Force Majeure 22.1. The Supplier Shall Not Be Liable For Forfeiture Of Its Performance Security, Liquidated Damages, Or Termination For Default If And To The Extent That Its Delay In Performance Or Other Failure To Perform Its Obligations Under The Contract Is The Result Of A Force Majeure. 22.2. For Purposes Of This Contract The Terms “force Majeure” And “fortuitous Event” May Be Used Interchangeably. In This Regard, A Fortuitous Event Or Force Majeure Shall Be Interpreted To Mean An Event Which The Contractor Could Not Have Foreseen, Or Which Though Foreseen, Was Inevitable. It Shall Not Include Ordinary Unfavorable Weather Conditions; And Any Other Cause The Effects Of Which Could Have Been Avoided With The Exercise Of Reasonable Diligence By The Contractor. 22.3. If A Force Majeure Situation Arises, The Supplier Shall Promptly Notify The Procuring Entity In Writing Of Such Condition And The Cause Thereof. Unless Otherwise Directed By The Procuring Entity In Writing, The Supplier Shall Continue To Perform Its Obligations Under The Contract As Far As Is Reasonably Practical, And Shall Seek All Reasonable Alternative Means For Performance Not Prevented By The Force Majeure. 23. Termination For Default 23.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Terminate This Contract For Default When Any Of The Following Conditions Attends Its Implementation: (a) Outside Of Force Majeure, The Supplier Fails To Deliver Or Perform Any Or All Of The Goods Within The Period(s) Specified In The Contract, Or Within Any Extension Thereof Granted By The Procuring Entity Pursuant To A Request Made By The Supplier Prior To The Delay, And Such Failure Amounts To At Least Ten Percent (10%) Of The Contact Price; (b) As A Result Of Force Majeure, The Supplier Is Unable To Deliver Or Perform Any Or All Of The Goods, Amounting To At Least Ten Percent (10%) Of The Contract Price, For A Period Of Not Less Than Sixty (60) Calendar Days After Receipt Of The Notice From The Procuring Entity Stating That The Circumstance Of Force Majeure Is Deemed To Have Ceased; Or (c) The Supplier Fails To Perform Any Other Obligation Under The Contract. 23.2. In The Event The Procuring Entity Terminates This Contract In Whole Or In Part, For Any Of The Reasons Provided Under Gcc Clauses 23 To 26, The Procuring Entity May Procure, Upon Such Terms And In Such Manner As It Deems Appropriate, Goods Or Services Similar To Those Undelivered, And The Supplier Shall Be Liable To The Procuring Entity For Any Excess Costs For Such Similar Goods Or Services. However, The Supplier Shall Continue Performance Of This Contract To The Extent Not Terminated. 23.3. In Case The Delay In The Delivery Of The Goods And/or Performance Of The Services Exceeds A Time Duration Equivalent To Ten Percent (10%) Of The Specified Contract Time Plus Any Time Extension Duly Granted To The Supplier, The Procuring Entity May Terminate This Contract, Forfeit The Supplier's Performance Security And Award The Same To A Qualified Supplier. 24. Termination For Insolvency The Procuring Entity Shall Terminate This Contract If The Supplier Is Declared Bankrupt Or Insolvent As Determined With Finality By A Court Of Competent Jurisdiction. In This Event, Termination Will Be Without Compensation To The Supplier, Provided That Such Termination Will Not Prejudice Or Affect Any Right Of Action Or Remedy Which Has Accrued Or Will Accrue Thereafter To The Procuring Entity And/or The Supplier. 25. Termination For Convenience 25.1. The Procuring Entity May Terminate This Contract, In Whole Or In Part, At Any Time For Its Convenience. The Head Of The Procuring Entity May Terminate A Contract For The Convenience Of The Government If He Has Determined The Existence Of Conditions That Make Project Implementation Economically, Financially Or Technically Impractical And/or Unnecessary, Such As, But Not Limited To, Fortuitous Event(s) Or Changes In Law And National Government Policies. 25.2. The Goods That Have Been Delivered And/or Performed Or Are Ready For Delivery Or Performance Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days After The Supplier’s Receipt Of Notice To Terminate Shall Be Accepted By The Procuring Entity At The Contract Terms And Prices. For Goods Not Yet Performed And/or Ready For Delivery, The Procuring Entity May Elect: (a) To Have Any Portion Delivered And/or Performed And Paid At The Contract Terms And Prices; And/or (b) To Cancel The Remainder And Pay To The Supplier An Agreed Amount For Partially Completed And/or Performed Goods And For Materials And Parts Previously Procured By The Supplier. 25.3. If The Supplier Suffers Loss In Its Initial Performance Of The Terminated Contract, Such As Purchase Of Raw Materials For Goods Specially Manufactured For The Procuring Entity Which Cannot Be Sold In Open Market, It Shall Be Allowed To Recover Partially From This Contract, On A Quantum Meruit Basis. Before Recovery May Be Made, The Fact Of Loss Must Be Established Under Oath By The Supplier To The Satisfaction Of The Procuring Entity Before Recovery May Be Made. 26. Termination For Unlawful Acts 26.1. The Procuring Entity May Terminate This Contract In Case It Is Determined Prima Facie That The Supplier Has Engaged, Before Or During The Implementation Of This Contract, In Unlawful Deeds And Behaviors Relative To Contract Acquisition And Implementation. Unlawful Acts Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following: (a) Corrupt, Fraudulent, And Coercive Practices As Defined In Itb Clause 3.1(a); (b) Drawing Up Or Using Forged Documents; (c) Using Adulterated Materials, Means Or Methods, Or Engaging In Production Contrary To Rules Of Science Or The Trade; And (d) Any Other Act Analogous To The Foregoing. 27. Procedures For Termination Of Contracts 27.1. The Following Provisions Shall Govern The Procedures For Termination Of This Contract: (a) Upon Receipt Of A Written Report Of Acts Or Causes Which May Constitute Ground(s) For Termination As Aforementioned, Or Upon Its Own Initiative, The Implementing Unit Shall, Within A Period Of Seven (7) Calendar Days, Verify The Existence Of Such Ground(s) And Cause The Execution Of A Verified Report, With All Relevant Evidence Attached; (b) Upon Recommendation By The Implementing Unit, The Head Of The Procuring Entity Shall Terminate This Contract Only By A Written Notice To The Supplier Conveying The Termination Of This Contract. The Notice Shall State: (i) That This Contract Is Being Terminated For Any Of The Ground(s) Afore-mentioned, And A Statement Of The Acts That Constitute The Ground(s) Constituting The Same; (ii) The Extent Of Termination, Whether In Whole Or In Part; (iii) An Instruction To The Supplier To Show Cause As To Why This Contract Should Not Be Terminated; And (iv) Special Instructions Of The Procuring Entity, If Any. (c) The Notice To Terminate Shall Be Accompanied By A Copy Of The Verified Report; (d) Within A Period Of Seven (7) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice Of Termination, The Supplier Shall Submit To The Head Of The Procuring Entity A Verified Position Paper Stating Why This Contract Should Not Be Terminated. If The Supplier Fails To Show Cause After The Lapse Of The Seven (7) Day Period, Either By Inaction Or By Default, The Head Of The Procuring Entity Shall Issue An Order Terminating This Contract; (e) The Procuring Entity May, At Anytime Before Receipt Of The Supplier’s Verified Position Paper To Withdraw The Notice To Terminate If It Is Determined That Certain Items Or Works Subject Of The Notice Had Been Completed, Delivered, Or Performed Before The Supplier’s Receipt Of The Notice; (f) Within A Non-extendible Period Of Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Verified Position Paper, The Head Of The Procuring Entity Shall Decide Whether Or Not To Terminate This Contract. It Shall Serve A Written Notice To The Supplier Of Its Decision And, Unless Otherwise Provided, This Contract Is Deemed Terminated From Receipt Of The Supplier Of The Notice Of Decision. The Termination Shall Only Be Based On The Ground(s) Stated In The Notice To Terminate; (g) The Head Of The Procuring Entity May Create A Contract Termination Review Committee (ctrc) To Assist Him In The Discharge Of This Function. All Decisions Recommended By The Ctrc Shall Be Subject To The Approval Of The Head Of The Procuring Entity; And (h) The Supplier Must Serve A Written Notice To The Procuring Entity Of Its Intention To Terminate The Contract At Least Thirty (30) Calendar Days Before Its Intended Termination. The Contract Is Deemed Terminated If It Is Not Resumed In Thirty (30) Calendar Days After The Receipt Of Such Notice By The Procuring Entity. 28. Assignment Of Rights The Supplier Shall Not Assign His Rights Or Obligations Under This Contract, In Whole Or In Part, Except With The Procuring Entity’s Prior Written Consent. 29. Contract Amendment Subject To Applicable Laws, No Variation In Or Modification Of The Terms Of This Contract Shall Be Made Except By Written Amendment Signed By The Parties. 30. Application These General Conditions Shall Apply To The Extent That They Are Not Superseded By Provisions Of Other Parts Of This Contract. Section V. Special Conditions Of Contract Notes On The Special Conditions Of Contract Similar To The Bds, The Clauses In This Section Are Intended To Assist The Procuring Entity In Providing Contract-specific Information In Relation To Corresponding Clauses In The Gcc. The Provisions Of This Section Complement The Gcc, Specifying Contractual Requirements Linked To The Special Circumstances Of The Procuring Entity, The Procuring Entity’s Country, The Sector, And The Goods Purchased. In Preparing This Section, The Following Aspects Should Be Checked: (a) Information That Complements Provisions Of Section Iv Must Be Incorporated. (b) Amendments And/or Supplements To Provisions Of Section Iv, As Necessitated By The Circumstances Of The Specific Purchase, Must Also Be Incorporated. However, No Special Condition Which Defeats Or Negates The General Intent And Purpose Of The Provisions Of Section Iv Should Be Incorporated Herein. Special Conditions Of Contract Gcc Clause 1.1(g) The Procuring Entity Is Lgu-mapanas 1.1(i) The Supplier Is [to Be Inserted At The Time Of Contract Award]. 1.1(j) The Funding Source Is: General Fund-mooe For Fy 2024 Select One Of The Following, Delete The Other: If The Funding Source Is The Gop: The Government Of The Philippines (gop) Through [indicate Source Of Funding And Year] In The Amount Of [insert Amount Of Funds]. Note: In The Case Of National Government Agencies, The General Appropriations Act And/or Continuing Appropriations; In The Case Of Government-owned And/or –controlled Corporations, Government Financial Institutions, And State Universities And Colleges, The Corporate Budget For The Contract Approved By The Governing Boards; In The Case Of Local Government Units, The Budget For The Contract Approved By The Respective Sanggunian. If The Funding Source Is A Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution: The [indicate The Name Of The Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution] Through [indicate The Loan/credit/grant No.] In The Amount Of [insert Amount Of Funds]. 1.1(k) The Project Site Is Lgu-mapanas, Barangay Del Norte, Mapanas, Northern Samar. For Multiple Sites State “the Project Sites Are Defined In Section Vi. Schedule Of Requirements”] 5.1 The Procuring Entity’s Address For Notices Is: Barangay Del Norte, Mapanas, Northern Samar Reno C. Salazar, Head Bac Secretariat Cp # 09459852914 The Supplier’s Address For Notices Is: [insert Address Including, Name Of Contact, Fax And Telephone Number] 6.2 List Here Any Additional Requirements For The Completion Of This Contract. The Following Requirements And The Corresponding Provisions May Be Deleted, Amended, Or Retained Depending On Its Applicability To This Contract: Delivery And Documents – For Purposes Of The Contract, “exw,” “fob,” “fca,” “cif,” “cip,” “ddp” And Other Trade Terms Used To Describe The Obligations Of The Parties Shall Have The Meanings Assigned To Them By The Current Edition Of Incoterms Published By The International Chamber Of Commerce, Paris. The Delivery Terms Of This Contract Shall Be As Follows: For Foreign Suppliers, State “the Delivery Terms Applicable To The Contract Are Ddp Delivered [insert Place Of Destination]. In Accordance With Incoterms.” For Domestic Suppliers, State “the Delivery Terms Applicable To This Contract Are Delivered [insert Place Of Destination]. Risk And Title Will Pass From The Supplier To The Procuring Entity Upon Receipt And Final Acceptance Of The Goods At Their Final Destination.” Delivery Of The Goods Shall Be Made By The Supplier In Accordance With The Terms Specified In Section Vi. Schedule Of Requirements. The Details Of Shipping And/or Other Documents To Be Furnished By The Supplier Are As Follows: For Goods Supplied From Within The Philippines Or By Domestic Suppliers: Upon Delivery Of The Goods To The Project Site, The Supplier Shall Notify The Procuring Entity And Present The Following Documents To The Procuring Entity: (i) Original And Four Copies Of The Supplier’s Invoice Showing Goods’ Description, Quantity, Unit Price, And Total Amount; (ii) Original And Four Copies Delivery Receipt/note, Railway Receipt, Or Truck Receipt; (iii) Original Supplier’s Factory Inspection Report; (iv) Original And Four Copies Of The Manufacturer’s And/or Supplier’s Warranty Certificate; (v) Original And Four Copies Of The Certificate Of Origin (for Imported Goods); (vi) Delivery Receipt Detailing Number And Description Of Items Received Signed By The Authorized Receiving Personnel; (vii) Certificate Of Acceptance/inspection Report Signed By The Procuring Entity’s Representative At The Project Site; And (viii) Four Copies Of The Invoice Receipt For Property Signed By The Procuring Entity’s Representative At The Project Site. For Goods Supplied From Abroad (excluding Domestic Suppliers): Upon Shipment, The Supplier Shall Notify The Procuring Entity And The Insurance Company By Cable The Full Details Of The Shipment, Including Contract Number, Description Of The Goods, Quantity, Vessel, Bill Of Lading Number And Date, Port Of Loading, Date Of Shipment, Port Of Discharge Etc. Upon Delivery To The Project Site, The Supplier Shall Notify The Procuring Entity And Present The Following Documents As Applicable With The Documentary Requirements Of Any Letter Of Credit Issued Taking Precedence: (i) Original And Four Copies Of The Supplier’s Invoice Showing Goods’ Description, Quantity, Unit Price, And Total Amount; (ii) Original And Four Copies Of The Negotiable, Clean Shipped On Board Bill Of Lading Marked “freight Pre-paid” And Five Copies Of The Non-negotiable Bill Of Lading ; (iii) Original Supplier’s Factory Inspection Report; (iv) Original And Four Copies Of The Manufacturer’s And/or Supplier’s Warranty Certificate; (v) Original And Four Copies Of The Certificate Of Origin (for Imported Goods); (vi) Delivery Receipt Detailing Number And Description Of Items Received Signed By The Procuring Entity’s Representative At The Project Site; (vii) Certificate Of Acceptance/inspection Report Signed By The Procuring Entity’s Representative At The Project Site; And (viii) Four Copies Of The Invoice Receipt For Property Signed By The Procuring Entity’s Representative At The Project Site. For Purposes Of This Clause The Procuring Entity’s Representative At The Project Site Is [insert Name(s)]. Incidental Services – The Supplier Is Required To Provide All Of The Following Services, Including Additional Services, If Any, Specified In Section Vi. Schedule Of Requirements: Select Appropriate Requirements And Delete The Rest. (a) Performance Or Supervision Of On-site Assembly And/or Start Up Of The Supplied Goods; (b) Furnishing Of Tools Required For Assembly And/or Maintenance Of The Supplied Goods; (c) Furnishing Of A Detailed Operations And Maintenance Manual For Each Appropriate Unit Of The Supplied Goods; (d) Performance Or Supervision Or Maintenance And/or Repair Of The Supplied Goods, For A Period Of Time Agreed By The Parties, Provided That This Service Shall Not Relieve The Supplier Of Any Warranty Obligations Under This Contract; And (e) Training Of The Procuring Entity’s Personnel, At The Supplier’s Plant And/or On-site, In Assembly, Start-up, Operation, Maintenance, And/or Repair Of The Supplied Goods. The Contract Price For The Goods Shall Include The Prices Charged By The Supplier For Incidental Services And Shall Not Exceed The Prevailing Rates Charged To Other Parties By The Supplier For Similar Services. Spare Parts – The Supplier Is Required To Provide All Of The Following Materials, Notifications, And Information Pertaining To Spare Parts Manufactured Or Distributed By The Supplier: Select Appropriate Requirements And Delete The Rest. (a) Such Spare Parts As The Procuring Entity May Elect To Purchase From The Supplier, Provided That This Election Shall Not Relieve The Supplier Of Any Warranty Obligations Under This Contract; And (b) In The Event Of Termination Of Production Of The Spare Parts: I. Advance Notification To The Procuring Entity Of The Pending Termination, In Sufficient Time To Permit The Procuring Entity To Procure Needed Requirements; And Ii. Following Such Termination, Furnishing At No Cost To The Procuring Entity, The Blueprints, Drawings, And Specifications Of The Spare Parts, If Requested. The Spare Parts Required Are Listed In Section Vi. Schedule Of Requirements And The Cost Thereof Are Included In The Contract Price The Supplier Shall Carry Sufficient Inventories To Assure Ex-stock Supply Of Consumable Spares For The Goods For A Period Of [insert Here The Time Period Specified. If Not Used Insert Time Period Of Three Times The Warranty Period]. Other Spare Parts And Components Shall Be Supplied As Promptly As Possible, But In Any Case Within 30 Calendar Days Months Of Placing The Order. Packaging – The Supplier Shall Provide Such Packaging Of The Goods As Is Required To Prevent Their Damage Or Deterioration During Transit To Their Final Destination, As Indicated In This Contract. The Packaging Shall Be Sufficient To Withstand, Without Limitation, Rough Handling During Transit And Exposure To Extreme Temperatures, Salt And Precipitation During Transit, And Open Storage. Packaging Case Size And Weights Shall Take Into Consideration, Where Appropriate, The Remoteness Of The Goods’ Final Destination And The Absence Of Heavy Handling Facilities At All Points In Transit. The Packaging, Marking, And Documentation Within And Outside The Packages Shall Comply Strictly With Such Special Requirements As Shall Be Expressly Provided For In The Contract, Including Additional Requirements, If Any, Specified Below, And In Any Subsequent Instructions Ordered By The Procuring Entity. The Outer Packaging Must Be Clearly Marked On At Least Four (4) Sides As Follows: Name Of The Procuring Entity Name Of The Supplier Contract Description Final Destination Gross Weight Any Special Lifting Instructions Any Special Handling Instructions Any Relevant Hazchem Classifications A Packaging List Identifying The Contents And Quantities Of The Package Is To Be Placed On An Accessible Point Of The Outer Packaging If Practical. If Not Practical The Packaging List Is To Be Placed Inside The Outer Packaging But Outside The Secondary Packaging. Insurance – The Goods Supplied Under This Contract Shall Be Fully Insured By The Supplier In A Freely Convertible Currency Against Loss Or Damage Incidental To Manufacture Or Acquisition, Transportation, Storage, And Delivery. The Goods Remain At The Risk And Title Of The Supplier Until Their Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity. Transportation – Where The Supplier Is Required Under Contract To Deliver The Goods Cif, Cip Or Ddp, Transport Of The Goods To The Port Of Destination Or Such Other Named Place Of Destination In The Philippines, As Shall Be Specified In This Contract, Shall Be Arranged And Paid For By The Supplier, And The Cost Thereof Shall Be Included In The Contract Price. Where The Supplier Is Required Under This Contract To Transport The Goods To A Specified Place Of Destination Within The Philippines, Defined As The Project Site, Transport To Such Place Of Destination In The Philippines, Including Insurance And Storage, As Shall Be Specified In This Contract, Shall Be Arranged By The Supplier, And Related Costs Shall Be Included In The Contract Price. Where The Supplier Is Required Under Contract To Deliver The Goods Cif, Cip Or Ddp, Goods Are To Be Transported On Carriers Of Philippine Registry. In The Event That No Carrier Of Philippine Registry Is Available, Goods May Be Shipped By A Carrier Which Is Not Of Philippine Registry Provided That The Supplier Obtains And Presents To The Procuring Entity Certification To This Effect From The Nearest Philippine Consulate To The Port Of Dispatch. In The Event That Carriers Of Philippine Registry Are Available But Their Schedule Delays The Supplier In Its Performance Of This Contract The Period From When The Goods Were First Ready For Shipment And The Actual Date Of Shipment The Period Of Delay Will Be Considered Force Majeure In Accordance With Gcc Clause 22. The Procuring Entity Accepts No Liability For The Damage Of Goods During Transit Other Than Those Prescribed By Incoterms For Ddp Deliveries. In The Case Of Goods Supplied From Within The Philippines Or Supplied By Domestic Suppliers Risk And Title Will Not Be Deemed To Have Passed To The Procuring Entity Until Their Receipt And Final Acceptance At The Final Destination. Patent Rights – The Supplier Shall Indemnify The Procuring Entity Against All Third Party Claims Of Infringement Of Patent, Trademark, Or Industrial Design Rights Arising From Use Of The Goods Or Any Part Thereof. 9 Select One, Delete The Other. If The Funding Source Is The Gop Or Wb, State The Following: For The Given Scope Of Work In This Contract As Awarded, All Bid Prices Are Considered Fixed Prices, And Therefore Not Subject To Price Escalation During Contract Implementation, Except Under Extraordinary Circumstances And Upon Prior Approval Of The Gppb In Accordance With Section 61 Of R.a. 9184 And Its Irr-a. For Contracts Of More Than Twelve (12) Months Duration Funded By The Adb Or The Jbic, State The Following: Prices Payable To The Supplier, As Stated In The Contract, Shall Be Subject To Adjustment During Performance Of The Contract To Reflect Changes In The Cost Of Labor And Material Components In Accordance With The Following Formula, To Be Computed Starting The Thirteenth (13th) Month: In Which: Δp = Adjustment Amount Payable To The Supplier. P0 = Contract Price (base Price). A = Fixed Element Representing Profits And Overheads Included In The Contract Price And Generally In The Range Of Five (5) To Fifteen (15) Percent. B = Estimated Percentage Of Labor Component In The Contract Price. C = Estimated Percentage Of Material Component In The Contract Price. L0, L1 = Labor Indices Applicable To The Appropriate Industry In The Country Of Origin On The Base Date And Date For Adjustment, Respectively. M0, M1 = Material Indices For The Major Raw Material On The Base Date And Date For Adjustment, Respectively, In The Country Of Origin. The Coefficients A, B, And C Shall Be Specified By The Procuring Entity In The Bidding Documents. The Sum Of The Three Coefficients Should Be One (1) In Every Application Of The Formula. The Bidder Shall Indicate The Source Of The Indices And The Base Date Indices In Its Bid. Base Date = Start Of The Thirteenth Month. Date Of Adjustment = Weeks Prior To Date Of Shipment (representing The Mid-point Of The Period Of Manufacture). The Above Price Adjustment Formula Shall Be Invoked By Either Party Subject To The Following Further Conditions: (a) Price Adjustment Will Be Applied Only If The Resulting Increase Or Decrease Is More Than ____ Percent Of The Contract Price. [two Percent (2%) Would Be An Acceptable Percentage.] (b) No Price Adjustment Shall Be Allowed Beyond The Original Delivery Dates Unless Specifically Stated In The Extension Letter. As A Rule, No Price Adjustment Shall Be Allowed For Periods Of Delay For Which The Supplier Is Entirely Responsible. The Procuring Entity Will However Be Entitled To Any Decrease In The Prices Of The Goods And Services Subject To Adjustment. (c) The Total Adjustment Under This Clause Shall Be Subject To A Ceiling Of Plus Or Minus Percent Of The Contract Price. [ten Percent (10%) Would Be An Acceptable Percentage.] (d) If The Currency In Which The Contract Price (p0) Is Expressed Is Different From The Currency Of Origin Of The Labor And Material Indices, A Correction Factor Will Be Applied To Avoid Incorrect Adjustments Of The Contract Price. The Correction Factor Shall Correspond To The Ratio Of Exchange Rates Between The Two Currencies On The Base Date And The Date For Adjustment As Defined Above. (e) No Price Adjustment Shall Be Payable On The Portion Of The Contract Price Paid To The Supplier As Advance Payment. If The Funding Source Is A Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution, Maintain The Gcc Clause And State “no Further Instructions,” Or Specify The Conditions For Price Adjustment And The Corresponding Provisions Therefor, If Any. 10.1 Select One And Delete The Other. If The Funding Source Is Gop, Maintain The Gcc Clause And State Here: No Further Instructions. If The Funding Source Is Adb, Jbic, Or Wb, Use The Following Clause: For Goods Supplied From Abroad: I. On Contract Signature: Ten Percent (10%) Of The Contract Price Shall Be Paid Within Sixty (60) Days From Signing Of The Contract And Upon Submission Of A Claim And A Bank Guarantee For The Equivalent Amount Valid Until The Goods Are Delivered And In The Form Provided In The Bidding Documents. Ii. On Delivery: Seventy Percent (70%) Of The Contract Price Shall Be Paid To The Supplier Within Sixty (60) Days After The Date Of Receipt Of The Goods And Upon Submission Of The Documents (i) Through (vi) Specified In The Scc Provision On Delivery And Documents. Iii. On Acceptance: The Remaining Twenty Percent (20%) Of The Contract Price Shall Be Paid To The Supplier Within Sixty (60) Days After The Date Of Submission Of The Acceptance And Inspection Certificate For The Respective Delivery Issued By The Procuring Entity’s Authorized Representative. In The Event That No Inspection Or Acceptance Certificate Is Issued By The Procuring Entity’s Authorized Representative Within Forty Five (45) Days Of The Date Shown On The Delivery Receipt The Supplier Shall Have The Right To Claim Payment Of The Remaining Twenty Percent (20%) Subject To The Procuring Entity’s Own Verification Of The Reason(s) For The Failure To Issue Documents (vii) And (viii) As Described In The Scc Provision On Delivery And Documents. If The Funding Source Is A Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution, Retain The Gcc Clause And State “no Further Instructions”, Or Specify The Requirements Or Conditions Necessary Prior To Payment Of Contract. 10.4 Select One And Delete The Other. If The Funding Source Is Gop, Maintain The Gcc Clause And State Here: No Further Instructions. If The Funding Source Is A Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution, State The Following: The Currency(ies) Of Payment Shall Be [insert Currencies Of Payment]. 13.1 Select One, Delete The Other. If The Funding Source Is Gop, Maintain The Gcc Clause And State Here: No Further Instructions. If The Funding Source Is A Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution, Maintain The Gcc Clause And State “no Further Instructions,” Otherwise, Specify The Acceptable Form(s) With The Corresponding Amount(s) Of The Performance Security. 13.4 Select One, Delete The Other. If The Funding Source Is Gop, Maintain The Gcc Clause And State Here: No Further Instructions. If The Funding Source Is Adb, Use The Following Clause: After Delivery And Acceptance Of The Goods, The Performance Security Shall Be Reduced To Two Percent (2%) Of The Contract Price To Cover The Supplier’s Warranty Obligations In Accordance With Gcc Clause 1. 13.4(c) Specify Additional Conditions, If Any, That Must Be Met Prior To The Release Of The Performance Security, Otherwise, State “no Further Instructions”. 16.1 The Inspections And Tests That Will Be Conducted Are: [insert The Applicable Inspections And Tests, If None, State “none”]. 17.3 Select One, Delete The Other. If The Funding Source Is Gop And The Goods Pertain To Expendable Supplies: Three (3) Months After Acceptance By The Procuring Entity Of The Delivered Goods Or After The Goods Are Consumed, Whichever Is Earlier. If The Funding Source Is Gop And The Goods Pertain To Non-expendable Supplies: One (1) Year After Acceptance By The Procuring Entity Of The Delivered Goods. If A Warranty Period Of Longer Than One Year Is Required And The Funding Source Is The Adb, Jbic, Or Wb, Insert The Following: In Partial Modification Of The Provisions, The Warranty Period Shall _____ Months From Date Of Acceptance Of The Goods Or (_____) Months From The Date Of Shipment, Whichever Occurs Earlier. 17.4 And 17.5 The Period For Correction Of Defects In The Warranty Period Is [insert Number Of Days]. 0 The Applicable Rate Is One Tenth (1/10) Of One (1) Percent Of The Cost Of The Unperformed Portion For Every Day Of Delay. The Maximum Deduction Shall Be Ten Percent (10%) Of The Amount Of Contract. Once The Cumulative Amount Of Liquidated Damages Reaches Ten Percent (10%) Of The Amount Of The Contract, The Procuring Entity Shall Rescind The Contract, Without Prejudice To Other Courses Of Action And Remedies Open To It. 20.4 In The Case Of A Dispute Between The Procuring Entity And The Supplier, The Dispute Shall Be Resolved In Accordance With Republic Act 9285 (“r.a. 9285”), Otherwise Known As The “alternative Dispute Resolution Act Of 2004.” If The Funding Is Adb Delete The Above Paragraph And Insert The Following: All Disputes Arising In Connection With The Present Contract Shall Be Finally Settled Under The Rules Of Conciliation And Arbitration Of The International Chamber Of Commerce By One Or More Arbitrators Appointed In Accordance With Said Rules. If The Funding Source Is A Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution State The Applicable Rule On Dispute Settlement. 21.1 State Here “no Additional Provision.” Or, If The Consultant Is A Joint Venture, “all Partners To The Joint Venture Shall Be Jointly And Severally Liable To The Procuring Entity.” Section Vi. Schedule Of Requirements The Delivery Schedule Expressed As Weeks/months Stipulates Hereafter A Delivery Date Which Is The Date Of Delivery To The Project Site. The Delivery Of Procurement Of 2 Days Catering Services For The Year-end Performance Assessment (yepa) & Team Building Of Lgu Employees And Officials. Is 2 Calendar Days From The Receipt Of The Ntp. Item No. Qty. Unit Description 1. 300 Pax Catering Services 2 Days (snacks 300 Pax X 4 Snacks) 2 Days ( Meals 300 Pax X 4 Meals ( Lunch & Dinner) Section Vii. Technical Specifications Notes For Preparing The Technical Specifications A Set Of Precise And Clear Specifications Is A Prerequisite For Bidders To Respond Realistically And Competitively To The Requirements Of The Procuring Entity Without Qualifying Their Bids. In The Context Of Competitive Bidding, The Specifications (e.g. Production/delivery Schedule, Manpower Requirements, And After-sales Service/parts) Must Be Prepared To Permit The Widest Possible Competition And, At The Same Time, Present A Clear Statement Of The Required Standards Of Workmanship, Materials, And Performance Of The Goods And Services To Be Procured.. Only If This Is Done Will The Objectives Of Transparency, Equity, Efficiency, Fairness And Economy In Procurement Be Realized, Responsiveness Of Bids Be Ensured, And The Subsequent Task Of Bid Evaluation And Post-qualification Facilitated. The Specifications Should Require That All Items, Materials And Accessories To Be Included Or Incorporated In The Goods Be New, Unused, And Of The Most Recent Or Current Models, And That They Include Or Incorporate All Recent Improvements In Design And Materials Unless Otherwise Provided In The Contract. Samples Of Specifications From Previous Similar Procurements Are Useful In This Respect. The Use Of Metric Units Is Encouraged. Depending On The Complexity Of The Goods And The Repetitiveness Of The Type Of Procurement, It May Be Advantageous To Standardize The General Technical Specifications And Incorporate Them In A Separate Subsection. The General Technical Specifications Should Cover All Classes Of Workmanship, Materials, And Equipment Commonly Involved In Manufacturing Similar Goods. Deletions Or Addenda Should Then Adapt The General Technical Specifications To The Particular Procurement. Care Must Be Taken In Drafting Specifications To Ensure That They Are Not Restrictive. In The Specification Of Standards For Equipment, Materials, And Workmanship, Recognized Philippine And International Standards Should Be Used As Much As Possible. Where Other Particular Standards Are Used, Whether National Standards Or Other Standards, The Specifications Should State That Equipment, Materials, And Workmanship That Meet Other Authoritative Standards, And Which Ensure At Least A Substantially Equal Quality Than The Standards Mentioned, Will Also Be Acceptable. The Following Clause May Be Inserted In The Special Conditions Of Contract Or The Technical Specifications. Sample Clause: Equivalency Of Standards And Codes Wherever Reference Is Made In The Technical Specifications To Specific Standards And Codes To Be Met By The Goods And Materials To Be Furnished Or Tested, The Provisions Of The Latest Edition Or Revision Of The Relevant Standards And Codes Shall Apply, Unless Otherwise Expressly Stated In The Contract. Where Such Standards And Codes Are National Or Relate To A Particular Country Or Region, Other Authoritative Standards That Ensure Substantial Equivalence To The Standards And Codes Specified Will Be Acceptable. Reference To Brand Name And Catalogue Number Should Be Avoided As Far As Possible; Where Unavoidable They Should Always Be Followed By The Words “or At Least Equivalent.” References To Brand Names Cannot Be Used When The Funding Source Is The Gop. Where Appropriate, Drawings, Including Site Plans As Required, May Be Furnished By The Procuring Entity With The Bidding Documents. Similarly, The Supplier May Be Requested To Provide Drawings Or Samples Either With Its Bid Or For Prior Review By The Procuring Entity During Contract Execution. Bidders Are Also Required, As Part Of The Technical Specifications, To Complete Their Statement Of Compliance Demonstrating How The Items Comply With The Specification. Technical Specifications Item Specification Statement Of Compliance Bidders Must State Here Either “comply” Or “not Comply” Against Each Of The Individual Parameters Of Each Specification Stating The Corresponding Performance Parameter Of The Equipment Offered. Statements Of “comply” Or “not Comply” Must Be Supported By Evidence In A Bidders Bid And Cross-referenced To That Evidence. Evidence Shall Be In The Form Of Manufacturer’s Un-amended Sales Literature, Unconditional Statements Of Specification And Compliance Issued By The Manufacturer, Samples, Independent Test Data Etc., As Appropriate. A Statement That Is Not Supported By Evidence Or Is Subsequently Found To Be Contradicted By The Evidence Presented Will Render The Bid Under Evaluation Liable For Rejection. A Statement Either In The Bidders Statement Of Compliance Or The Supporting Evidence That Is Found To Be False Either During Bid Evaluation, Post-qualification Or The Execution Of The Contract May Be Regarded As Fraudulent And Render The Bidder Or Supplier Liable For Prosecution Subject To The Provisions Of Itb Clause 3.1(a)(ii) And/or Gcc Clause 2.1(a)(ii). Section Viii. Bidding Forms Notes On The Bidding Forms The Bidder Shall Complete And Submit With Its Bid The Bid Form And Price Schedules In Accordance With Itb Clause 15 With The Requirements Of The Bidding Documents And The Format Set Out In This Section. When Requested In The Bds, The Bidder Should Provide The Bid Security, Either In The Form Included Hereafter Or In Another Form Acceptable To The Entity, Pursuant To Itb Clause 18.1. The Contract Agreement Form, When It Is Finalized At The Time Of Contract Award, Should Incorporate Any Corrections Or Modifications To The Accepted Bid Resulting From Price Corrections. The Price Schedule And Schedule Of Requirements Deemed To Form Part Of The Contract Should Be Modified Accordingly. The Performance Security Form And Bank Guarantee Form For Advance Payment Should Not Be Completed By The Bidders At The Time Of Their Bid Preparation. Only The Successful Bidder Will Be Required To Provide Performance Security And Bank Guarantee For Advance Payment In Accordance With One Of The Forms Indicated Herein Or In Another Form Acceptable To The Procuring Entity And Pursuant To Gcc Clause 13 And Its Corresponding Scc Provision. The Sworn Affidavit Must Be Completed By All Bidders In Accordance With Itb Clause 4.2 Failure To Do So And Submit It With The Bid Shall Result In The Rejection Of The Bid And The Bidder’s Disqualification. Table Of Contents Bid Form 83 Contract Agreement Form 87 Omnibus Sworn Statement 88 Bank Guarantee Form For Advance Payment 90 Bid Form Date: Invitation To Bid No: To: Lgu-mapanas, Northern Samar Barangay Del Norte, Mapanas, Northern Samar Gentlemen And/or Ladies: Having Examined The Bidding Documents Including Bid Bulletin Numbers [insert Numbers], The Receipt Of Which Is Hereby Duly Acknowledged, We, The Undersigned, Offer To [supply/deliver/perform] [description Of The Goods] In Conformity With The Said Bidding Documents For The Sum Of [total Bid Amount In Words And Figures] Or Such Other Sums As May Be Ascertained In Accordance With The Schedule Of Prices Attached Herewith And Made Part Of This Bid. We Undertake, If Our Bid Is Accepted, To Deliver The Goods In Accordance With The Delivery Schedule Specified In The Schedule Of Requirements. If Our Bid Is Accepted, We Undertake To Provide A Performance Security In The Form, Amounts, And Within The Times Specified In The Bidding Documents. We Agree To Abide By This Bid For The Bid Validity Period Specified In Bds Provision For Itb Clause 18.2 And It Shall Remain Binding Upon Us And May Be Accepted At Any Time Before The Expiration Of That Period. Commissions Or Gratuities, If Any, Paid Or To Be Paid By Us To Agents Relating To This Bid, And To Contract Execution If We Are Awarded The Contract, Are Listed Below: Name And Address Of Agent Amount And Currency Purpose Of Commission Or Gratuity (if None, State “none”) Until A Formal Contract Is Prepared And Executed, This Bid, Together With Your Written Acceptance Thereof And Your Notice Of Award, Shall Be Binding Upon Us. We Understand That You Are Not Bound To Accept The Lowest Or Any Bid You May Receive. We Certify/confirm That We Comply With The Eligibility Requirements As Per Itb Clause 5 Of The Bidding Documents. Dated This ________________ Day Of ________________ 20______. [signature] [in The Capacity Of] Duly Authorized To Sign Bid For And On Behalf Of ____________________________ For Goods Offered From Abroad Name Of Bidder . Invitation To Bid Number __. Page Of . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Description Country Of Origin Quantity Unit Price Cif Port Of Entry (specify Port) Or Cip Named Place (specify Border Point Or Place Of Destination) Total Cif Or Cip Price Per Item (col. 4 X 5) Unit Price Delivered Duty Unpaid (ddu) Unit Price Delivered Duty Paid (ddp) Total Price Delivered Ddp (col 4 X 8) For Goods Offered From Within The Philippines Name Of Bidder . Invitation To Bid Number . Page Of . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Item Description Country Of Origin Quantity Unit Price Exw Per Item Cost Of Local Labor, Raw Material, And Component2 Total Price Exw Per Item (cols. 4 X 5) Unit Prices Per Item Final Destination And Unit Price Of Other Incidental Services Sales And Other Taxes Payable Per Item If Contract Is Awarded Total Price Delivered Final Destination (col 8 + 9) X 4 Contract Agreement Form This Agreement Made The _____ Day Of __________ 20_____ Between [name Of Procuring Entity] Of The Philippines (hereinafter Called “the Entity”) Of The One Part And [name Of Supplier] Of [city And Country Of Supplier] (hereinafter Called “the Supplier”) Of The Other Part: Whereas The Entity Invited Bids For Certain Goods And Ancillary Services, Viz., [brief Description Of Goods And Services] And Has Accepted A Bid By The Supplier For The Supply Of Those Goods And Services In The Sum Of [contract Price In Words And Figures] (hereinafter Called “the Contract Price”). Now This Agreement Witnesseth As Follows: 1. In This Agreement Words And Expressions Shall Have The Same Meanings As Are Respectively Assigned To Them In The Conditions Of Contract Referred To. 2. The Following Documents Shall Be Deemed To Form And Be Read And Construed As Part Of This Agreement, Viz.: (a) The Bid Form And The Price Schedule Submitted By The Bidder; (b) The Schedule Of Requirements; (c) The Technical Specifications; (d) The General Conditions Of Contract; (e) The Special Conditions Of Contract; And (f) The Entity’s Notification Of Award. 3. In Consideration Of The Payments To Be Made By The Entity To The Supplier As Hereinafter Mentioned, The Supplier Hereby Covenants With The Entity To Provide The Goods And Services And To Remedy Defects Therein In Conformity In All Respects With The Provisions Of The Contract 4. The Entity Hereby Covenants To Pay The Supplier In Consideration Of The Provision Of The Goods And Services And The Remedying Of Defects Therein, The Contract Price Or Such Other Sum As May Become Payable Under The Provisions Of The Contract At The Time And In The Manner Prescribed By The Contract. In Witness Whereof The Parties Hereto Have Caused This Agreement To Be Executed In Accordance With The Laws Of The Republic Of The Philippines On The Day And Year First Above Written. Signed, Sealed, Delivered By The (for The Entity) Signed, Sealed, Delivered By The (for The Supplier). Omnibus Sworn Statement Republic Of The Philippines ) City/municipality Of ______ ) S.s. Affidavit I, [name Of Affiant], Of Legal Age, [civil Status], [nationality], And Residing At [address Of Affiant], After Having Been Duly Sworn In Accordance With Law, Do Hereby Depose And State That: 1. Select One, Delete The Other: If A Sole Proprietorship: I Am The Sole Proprietor Of [name Of Bidder] With Office Address At [address Of Bidder]; If A Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture: I Am The Duly Authorized And Designated Representative Of [name Of Bidder] With Office Address At [address Of Bidder]; 2. Select One, Delete The Other: If A Sole Proprietorship: As The Owner And Sole Proprietor Of [name Of Bidder], I Have Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary To Represent It In The Bidding For [name Of The Project] Of The [name Of The Procuring Entity]; If A Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture: I Am Granted Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary And/or To Represent The [name Of Bidder] In The Bidding As Shown In The Attached [state Title Of Attached Document Showing Proof Of Authorization (e.g., Duly Notarized Secretary’s Certificate Issued By The Corporation Or The Members Of The Joint Venture)]; 3. [name Of Bidder] Is Not “blacklisted” Or Barred From Bidding By The Government Of The Philippines Or Any Of Its Agencies, Offices, Corporations, Or Local Government Units, Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Whose Blacklisting Rules Have Been Recognized By The Government Procurement Policy Board; 4. Each Of The Documents Submitted In Satisfaction Of The Bidding Requirements Is An Authentic Copy Of The Original, Complete, And All Statements And Information Provided Therein Are True And Correct; 5. [name Of Bidder] Is Authorizing The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or Its Duly Authorized Representative(s) To Verify All The Documents Submitted; 6. Select One, Delete The Rest: If A Sole Proprietorship: I Am Not Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; If A Partnership Or Cooperative: None Of The Officers And Members Of [name Of Bidder] Is Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; If A Corporation Or Joint Venture: None Of The Officers, Directors, And Controlling Stockholders Of [name Of Bidder] Is Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; 7. [name Of Bidder] Complies With Existing Labor Laws And Standards; And 8. [name Of Bidder] Is Aware Of And Has Undertaken The Following Responsibilities As A Bidder: A) Carefully Examine All Of The Bidding Documents; B) Acknowledge All Conditions, Local Or Otherwise, Affecting The Implementation Of The Contract; C) Made An Estimate Of The Facilities Available And Needed For The Contract To Be Bid, If Any; And D) Inquire Or Secure Supplemental/bid Bulletin(s) Issued For The [name Of The Project]. In Witness Whereof, I Have Hereunto Set My Hand This __ Day Of ___, 20__ At ____________, Philippines. _____________________________________ Bidder’s Representative/authorized Signatory [jurat] Bank Guarantee Form For Advance Payment To: [name And Address Of Procuring Entity] [name Of Contract] Gentlemen And/or Ladies: In Accordance With The Payment Provision Included In The Special Conditions Of Contract, Which Amends Clause 10 Of The General Conditions Of Contract To Provide For Advance Payment, [name And Address Of Supplier] (hereinafter Called The “supplier”) Shall Deposit With The Procuring Entity A Bank Guarantee To Guarantee Its Proper And Faithful Performance Under The Said Clause Of The Contract In An Amount Of [amount Of Guarantee In Figures And Words]. We, The [bank Or Financial Institution], As Instructed By The Supplier, Agree Unconditionally And Irrevocably To Guarantee As Primary Obligator And Not As Surety Merely, The Payment To The Procuring Entity On Its First Demand Without Whatsoever Right Of Objection On Our Part And Without Its First Claim To The Supplier, In The Amount Not Exceeding [amount Of Guarantee In Figures And Words]. We Further Agree That No Change Or Addition To Or Other Modification Of The Terms Of The Contract To Be Performed Thereunder Or Of Any Of The Contract Documents Which May Be Made Between The Procuring Entity And The Supplier, Shall In Any Way Release Us From Any Liability Under This Guarantee, And We Hereby Waive Notice Of Any Such Change, Addition, Or Modification. This Guarantee Shall Remain Valid And In Full Effect From The Date Of The Advance Payment Received By The Supplier Under The Contract Until [date]. Yours Truly, Signature And Seal Of The Guarantors [name Of Bank Or Financial Institution] [address] [date]

Details: (i) This Is A Combined Synopsis/solicitation For Commercial Items Prepared In Accordance With The Format In Subpart 12.6 Of The Federal Acquisition Regulation, As Supplemented With Additional Information Included In This Notice. This Announcement Constitutes The Only Solicitation; Proposals Are Being Requested And A Written Solicitation Will Not Be Issued. (ii) This Solicitation Is Issued As An Request For Quotation (rfq). (iii) The Solicitation Document And Incorporated Provisions And Clauses Are Those In Effect Through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-05. (iv) This Procurement Is Set Aside For Total Small Business. The Naics Code Is 561990 And The Small Business Size Standard Is $16.5 Million. (v) Schedule Of Items/price Schedule See Attachment 05 Schedule Of Items (vi) Description Of Requirement (including A List Of Any Attachments) the Contractor Shall Furnish All Labor, Equipment, Supplies, Incidentals, Insurance, And Transportation Necessary To Perform Trail Grooming Of Snowmobile Trails On The Calaveras Ranger District Of The Stanislaus National Forest. The Trails Are To Be Groomed To Maintain A Smooth Surface Where An Average Snowmobile User Could Travel At A Maximum Safe Speed Of And 35 Mph On Hwy 4 And Spicer Road (forest Road 7n01). See Performance Work Statement For Additional Requirements. list Of Attachments: attachment 01 Performance Work Statement attachment 02 Snow Grooming Monitoring Map attachment 03 Wage Determination attachment 04 Calaveras Rd Snow Grooming Questionnaire attachment 05 Schedule Of Items (vii) Date(s) And Place(s) Of Delivery And Acceptance/location the California State Highway 4 Winter Parking/ Snowmobile Staging/trailhead Area (lake Alpine Sno-park And Spicer Road Sno-park) Located In The Calaveras Ranger Station Of The Stanislaus National Forest. a) The Trails To Be Groomed Consist Of The Following: bear Valley Trail, Approximately 2 Miles, From Bear Valley, Across State Highway 4, To The Silvertip Campground And Lake Alpine Sno Park. highway 4, Approximately 10 Miles, From The Silvertip Campground Unloading Area At The Lake Alpine Sno-park, Around The Road Closure Gate, East On Highway 4 And 1 Mile Down Into The Stanislaus Meadow And Back Up To Highway 4, Continuing East On Highway 4 Past Mosquito Lakes, Into Pacific valley To Hermit Valley And T The Dear Valley Ohv Trail Head. This Is Considered This A ½ Groom. highway 4, Approximately 5 Miles, From The Dear Valley Ohv Trail Head 8n02, East On Highway 4 To The Highland Lakes Road 8n01 Junction, Then 1.5 Miles To Top Of Ebbetts Pass And Back To Highland Lakes Road Junction, Then South On Highland Lakes Road, And 5 Miles To Highland Lakes. This Is Considered A Full Groom. spicer Reservoir Road 7n01, Approximately 13.5 Miles, From Highway 4 To Spicer Reservoir Powerhouse, Union Reservoir Road 7n75 And Utica Reservoir Roads 7n17 And To The Entrance Of Slick Rock Road 7n17. (viii) 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors – Commercial Products And Commercial Services (sep 2023) (provision) addenda To Provision 52.212-1: addenda To Provision 52.212-1: for Simplified Acquisitions, The Word Quote Or Quoter Is Substituted In Provision 52.212-1 For The Word Offer Or Offeror. addenda To Provision 52.212-1 Paragraph (b) Submission Of Offers: 1) Offerors Must Have An Active Entity Registration In The System For Award Management In Order To Submit An Offer. Https://www.sam.gov/sam/ 2) Offers Submitted In Response To This Solicitation Shall Include A Technical Proposal, A Price Proposal, And Contractor Representations And Certifications. A) Technical Proposal – The Technical Proposal Shall Address The Evaluation Factors In 52.212-2. At A Minimum Technical Proposal Shall Include: Completed Questionnaire, Equipment Description, Back-up Plan, Emergency Plan. I) Past Performance – Provide A List Of Similar Projects Completed By Your Firm Over The Past Three Years. Include A Brief Description Of The Project, Dollar Amount, Year Completed, And Project Owner Contact Information (name, Phone, And Email). The Government May Use Past Performance Information From Any Available Source. If A Company Does Not Have Past Performance Information Available, Information May Be Provided For Predecessor Companies, Key Personnel, Or Subcontractors. In The Event That There Is No Past Performance Information Available, The Offeror Will Receive A Neutral Rating In This Factor. Ii) Technical Capability – Provide A List Of Equipment And Key Personnel (with Qualifications) That Will Be Used To Complete This Project. B) Price Proposal – Include The Following: 1) The Completed Schedule Of Items From List Of Attachments, Attachment 05 Of This Solicitation, And 2) Acknowledgement Of Any Amendments To This Solicitation By Following The Instructions That Accompany The Amendment(s). C) Representations And Certifications – Fill In The Check Boxes For Provisions 52.204-24, 52.209-7, 52.212-3, And Employment Of Eligible Workers-workforce Certification Found In Paragraph X Of This Solicitation And Include A Copy With Your Offer. 3) Submit Offer By Email To Robert.briney@usda.gov So That It Is Delivered Into This Inbox By The Due Date And Time. Emails Should Contain 3 Separate Attachments (technical Proposal, Price Proposal, And Representations And Certifications) In Microsoft Word, Excel, Or Adobe Pdf Format. Be Aware That Large Attachments May Increase The Time Required To Deliver An Email. It Is The Offerors Responsibility To Confirm Receipt Of The Offer From Robert Briney, At Robert.briney@usda.gov. 4) Address Questions About This Solicitation To Robert Briney At Robert.briney@usda.gov. addenda To Provision 52.212-1 Paragraph (f) Late Submissions: replace (f)(2)(i) With The Following: any Offer, Modification, Revision, Or Withdrawal Of An Offer Received At The Government Office Designated In The Solicitation After The Exact Time Specified For Receipt Of Offers Is "late" And Will Not Be Considered Unless It Is Received Before Award Is Made And The Contracting Officer Determines That Accepting The Late Offer Would Not Unduly Delay The Acquisition. Delete 52.212-1 (f)(2)(i) Paragraphs A, B, & C. (ix) 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) (provision) (a) The Government Will Award A Contract Resulting From This Solicitation To The Responsible Offeror Whose Offer Conforming To The Solicitation Will Be Most Advantageous To The Government, Price And Other Factors Considered. The Following Factors Shall Be Used To Evaluate Offers: _price, Technical, And Past Performance _______________________________________ technical And Past Performance, When Combined, Are Equal To Price. (b) Options. The Government Will Evaluate Offers For Award Purposes By Adding The Total Price For All Options To The Total Price For The Basic Requirement. The Government May Determine That An Offer Is Unacceptable If The Option Prices Are Significantly Unbalanced. Evaluation Of Options Shall Not Obligate The Government To Exercise The Option(s). (c) A Written Notice Of Award Or Acceptance Of An Offer, Mailed Or Otherwise Furnished To The Successful Offeror Within The Time For Acceptance Specified In The Offer, Shall Result In A Binding Contract Without Further Action By Either Party. Before The Offer’s Specified Expiration Time, The Government May Accept An Offer (or Part Of An Offer), Whether Or Not There Are Negotiations After Its Receipt, Unless A Written Notice Of Withdrawal Is Received Before Award. (x) Representations And Certifications (complete Highlighted Items In This Section And Return With Your Offer) vendor Name: _____________________________________________ vendor Uei: _____________________________________________ 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment (nov 2021) (provision) the Offeror Shall Not Complete The Representation At Paragraph (d)(1) Of This Provision If The Offeror Has Represented That It "does Not Provide Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services As A Part Of Its Offered Products Or Services To The Government In The Performance Of Any Contract, Subcontract, Or Other Contractual Instrument" In Paragraph (c)(1) In The Provision At 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services—representation, Or In Paragraph (v)(2)(i) Of The Provision At 52.212-3, Offeror Representations And Certifications-commercial Products Or Commercial Services. The Offeror Shall Not Complete The Representation In Paragraph (d)(2) Of This Provision If The Offeror Has Represented That It "does Not Use Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services, Or Any Equipment, System, Or Service That Uses Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services" In Paragraph (c)(2) Of The Provision At 52.204-26, Or In Paragraph (v)(2)(ii) Of The Provision At 52.212-3. (a) Definitions. As Used In This Provision— Backhaul, Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services, Critical Technology, Interconnection Arrangements, Reasonable Inquiry, Roaming, And Substantial Or Essential Component Have The Meanings Provided In The Clause 52.204-25, Prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment. (b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(a) Of The John S. Mccain National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2019 (pub. L. 115-232) Prohibits The Head Of An Executive Agency On Or After August 13, 2019, From Procuring Or Obtaining, Or Extending Or Renewing A Contract To Procure Or Obtain, Any Equipment, System, Or Service That Uses Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services As A Substantial Or Essential Component Of Any System, Or As Critical Technology As Part Of Any System. Nothing In The Prohibition Shall Be Construed To— (i) Prohibit The Head Of An Executive Agency From Procuring With An Entity To Provide A Service That Connects To The Facilities Of A Third-party, Such As Backhaul, Roaming, Or Interconnection Arrangements; Or (ii) Cover Telecommunications Equipment That Cannot Route Or Redirect User Data Traffic Or Cannot Permit Visibility Into Any User Data Or Packets That Such Equipment Transmits Or Otherwise Handles. (2) Section 889(a)(1)(b) Of The John S. Mccain National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2019 (pub. L. 115-232) Prohibits The Head Of An Executive Agency On Or After August 13, 2020, From Entering Into A Contract Or Extending Or Renewing A Contract With An Entity That Uses Any Equipment, System, Or Service That Uses Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services As A Substantial Or Essential Component Of Any System, Or As Critical Technology As Part Of Any System. This Prohibition Applies To The Use Of Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services, Regardless Of Whether That Use Is In Performance Of Work Under A Federal Contract. Nothing In The Prohibition Shall Be Construed To— (i) Prohibit The Head Of An Executive Agency From Procuring With An Entity To Provide A Service That Connects To The Facilities Of A Third-party, Such As Backhaul, Roaming, Or Interconnection Arrangements; Or (ii) Cover Telecommunications Equipment That Cannot Route Or Redirect User Data Traffic Or Cannot Permit Visibility Into Any User Data Or Packets That Such Equipment Transmits Or Otherwise Handles. (c) Procedures. The Offeror Shall Review The List Of Excluded Parties In The System For Award Management (sam) (https://www.sam.gov) For Entities Excluded From Receiving Federal Awards For "covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services". (d) Representation. The Offeror Represents That— (1) It ☐ Will, ☐ Will Not Provide Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services To The Government In The Performance Of Any Contract, Subcontract Or Other Contractual Instrument Resulting From This Solicitation. The Offeror Shall Provide The Additional Disclosure Information Required At Paragraph (e)(1) Of This Section If The Offeror Responds "will" In Paragraph (d)(1) Of This Section; And (2) After Conducting A Reasonable Inquiry, For Purposes Of This Representation, The Offeror Represents That— It ☐ Does, ☐ Does Not Use Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services, Or Use Any Equipment, System, Or Service That Uses Covered Telecommunications Equipment Or Services. The Offeror Shall Provide The Additional Disclosure Information Required At Paragraph (e)(2) Of This Section If The Offeror Responds "does" In Paragraph (d)(2) Of This Section. (e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure For The Representation In Paragraph (d)(1) Of This Provision. If The Offeror Has Responded "will" In The Representation In Paragraph (d)(1) Of This Provision, The Offeror Shall Provide The Following Information As Part Of The Offer: (i) For Covered Equipment— (a) The Entity That Produced The Covered Telecommunications Equipment (include Entity Name, Unique Entity Identifier, Cage Code, And Whether The Entity Was The Original Equipment Manufacturer (oem) Or A Distributor, If Known); (b) A Description Of All Covered Telecommunications Equipment Offered (include Brand; Model Number, Such As Oem Number, Manufacturer Part Number, Or Wholesaler Number; And Item Description, As Applicable); And (c) Explanation Of The Proposed Use Of Covered Telecommunications Equipment And Any Factors Relevant To Determining If Such Use Would Be Permissible Under The Prohibition In Paragraph (b)(1) Of This Provision. (ii) For Covered Services— (a) If The Service Is Related To Item Maintenance: A Description Of All Covered Telecommunications Services Offered (include On The Item Being Maintained: Brand; Model Number, Such As Oem Number, Manufacturer Part Number, Or Wholesaler Number; And Item Description, As Applicable); Or (b) If Not Associated With Maintenance, The Product Service Code (psc) Of The Service Being Provided; And Explanation Of The Proposed Use Of Covered Telecommunications Services And Any Factors Relevant To Determining If Such Use Would Be Permissible Under The Prohibition In Paragraph (b)(1) Of This Provision. (2) Disclosure For The Representation In Paragraph (d)(2) Of This Provision. If The Offeror Has Responded "does" In The Representation In Paragraph (d)(2) Of This Provision, The Offeror Shall Provide The Following Information As Part Of The Offer: (i) For Covered Equipment— (a) The Entity That Produced The Covered Telecommunications Equipment (include Entity Name, Unique Entity Identifier, Cage Code, And Whether The Entity Was The Oem Or A Distributor, If Known); (b) A Description Of All Covered Telecommunications Equipment Offered (include Brand; Model Number, Such As Oem Number, Manufacturer Part Number, Or Wholesaler Number; And Item Description, As Applicable); And (c) Explanation Of The Proposed Use Of Covered Telecommunications Equipment And Any Factors Relevant To Determining If Such Use Would Be Permissible Under The Prohibition In Paragraph (b)(2) Of This Provision. (ii) For Covered Services— (a) If The Service Is Related To Item Maintenance: A Description Of All Covered Telecommunications Services Offered (include On The Item Being Maintained: Brand; Model Number, Such As Oem Number, Manufacturer Part Number, Or Wholesaler Number; And Item Description, As Applicable); Or (b) If Not Associated With Maintenance, The Psc Of The Service Being Provided; And Explanation Of The Proposed Use Of Covered Telecommunications Services And Any Factors Relevant To Determining If Such Use Would Be Permissible Under The Prohibition In Paragraph (b)(2) Of This Provision. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations And Certifications – Commercial Products And Commercial Services (sep 2023) (deviation Nov 2022) (provision) [if Offeror Representations And Certifications Are Not Complete In Sam The Offeror Shall Submit A Completed Copy Of The Provision At 52.212-3, Offeror Representations And Certifications-commercial Products And Commercial Services, With Your Offer. The Full Provision Is Available From Http://www.acquisition.gov/far/. if Offeror Representations And Certifications Are Complete In Sam, The Offeror Shall Complete The Following:] (b)(1) Annual Representations And Certifications. Any Changes Provided By The Offeror In Paragraph (b)(2) Of This Provision Do Not Automatically Change The Representations And Certifications In Sam. (2) The Offeror Has Completed The Annual Representations And Certifications Electronically In Sam Accessed Through Http://www.sam.gov. After Reviewing Sam Information, The Offeror Verifies By Submission Of This Offer That The Representations And Certifications Currently Posted Electronically At Far 52.212-3, Offeror Representations And Certifications-commercial Products And Commercial Services, Have Been Entered Or Updated In The Last 12 Months, Are Current, Accurate, Complete, And Applicable To This Solicitation (including The Business Size Standard(s) Applicable To The Naics Code(s) Referenced For This Solicitation), At The Time This Offer Is Submitted And Are Incorporated In This Offer By Reference (see Far 4.1201), Except For Paragraphs ______________. [offeror To Identify The Applicable Paragraphs At (c) Through (v) Of This Provision That The Offeror Has Completed For The Purposes Of This Solicitation Only, If Any. Write “none” If There Are No Changes Needed To Your Online Reps And Certs. (xi) 52.212-4 Contract Terms And Conditions – Commercial Products And Commercial Services (dec 2022) (deviation 2017-1) (xii) 52.212-5 Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders– Commercial Products And Commercial Services (sep 2023) (deviation 2017-1) (a) The Contractor Shall Comply With The Following Federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Clauses, Which Are Incorporated In This Contract By Reference, To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable To Acquisitions Of Commercial Products And Commercial Services: (1) 52.203-19, Prohibition On Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statements (jan 2017) (section 743 Of Division E, Title Vii, Of The Consolidated And Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (pub. L. 113-235) And Its Successor Provisions In Subsequent Appropriations Acts (and As Extended In Continuing Resolutions)). (2) 52.204-23, Prohibition On Contracting For Hardware, Software, And Services Developed Or Provided By Kaspersky Lab And Other Covered Entities (nov 2021) (section 1634 Of Pub. L. 115-91). (3) 52.204-25, Prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment. (nov 2021) (section 889(a)(1)(a) Of Pub. L. 115-232). (4) 52.209-10, Prohibition On Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (nov 2015) (5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (mar 2023) (31 U.s.c.3903 And 10 U.s.c. 3801) (6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (aug 1996) (31 U.s.c. 3553). (7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim (oct 2004) (public Laws 108-77 And 108-78 (19 U.s.c. 3805note)). (b) The Contractor Shall Comply With The Far Clauses In This Paragraph (b) That The Contracting Officer Has Indicated As Being Incorporated In This Contract By Reference To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable To Acquisitions Of Commercial Products And Commercial Services: [contracting Officer Check As Appropriate.] ☒ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government (june 2020), With Alternate I (nov 2021) (41 U.s.c. 4704 And 10 U.s.c. 4655). ☐ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code Of Business Ethics And Conduct (nov 2021) (41 U.s.c. 3509)). ☐ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Of 2009 (jun 2010) (section 1553 Of Pub. L. 111-5). (applies To Contracts Funded By The American Recovery And Reinvestment Act Of 2009.) ☒ (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights And Requirement To Inform Employees Of Whistleblower Rights (jun 2020) (deviation 2017-1) (whistleblower Guidance To Contractor Employees) ☒ (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation And First-tier Subcontract Awards (jun 2020) (pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.s.c. 6101 Note). ☐ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (oct 2016) (pub. L. 111-117, Section 743 Of Div. C). ☐ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements For Indefinite-delivery Contracts (oct 2016) (pub. L. 111-117, Section 743 Of Div. C). ☒ (8) 52.204-27, Prohibition On A Bytedance Covered Application (jun 2023) (section 102 Of Division R Of Pub. L. 117-328). ☒ (9) 52.209-6, Protecting The Government’s Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Or Proposed For Debarment. (nov 2021) (31 U.s.c. 6101note). ☐ (10) 52.209-9, Updates Of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (oct 2018) (41 U.s.c. 2313). ☐ (11) [reserved]. ☐ (12) (i) 52.219-3, Notice Of Hubzone Set-aside Or Sole-source Award (oct 2022) (15 U.s.c.657a). ☐ (13) (i) 52.219-4, Notice Of Price Evaluation Preference For Hubzone Small Business Concerns (oct 2022) (if The Offeror Elects To Waive The Preference, It Shall So Indicate In Its Offer) (15 U.s.c. 657a). ☐ (14) [reserved] ☒ (15) (i) 52.219-6, Notice Of Total Small Business Set-aside (nov 2020) (15 U.s.c.644). ☐ (ii) Alternate I (mar 2020) Of 52.219-6. ☐ (16) (i) 52.219-7, Notice Of Partial Small Business Set-aside (nov 2020) (15 U.s.c. 644). ☐ (ii) Alternate I (mar 2020) Of 52.219-7. ☒ (17) 52.219-8, Utilization Of Small Business Concerns (sep 2023) (15 U.s.c. 637(d)(2) And (3)). ☐ (18) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (sep 2023) (15 U.s.c. 637(d)(4)). ☐ (ii) Alternate I (nov 2016) Of 52.219-9. ☐ (iii) Alternate Ii (nov 2016) Of 52.219-9. ☐ (iv) Alternate Iii (jun 2020) Of 52.219-9. ☐ (v) Alternate Iv (sep 2023) Of 52.219-9. ☐ (19) (i) 52.219-13, Notice Of Set-aside Of Orders (mar 2020) (15 U.s.c. 644(r)). ☐ (ii) Alternate I (mar 2020) Of 52.219-13 ☒ (20) 52.219-14, Limitations On Subcontracting (oct 2022) (15 U.s.c.637s) [contracting Officer Check As Appropriate.] ☐ By The End Of The Base Term Of The Contract And Then By The End Of Each Subsequent Option Period; Or ☐ By The End Of The Performance Period For Each Order Issued Under The Contract. ☐ (21) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-subcontracting Plan (sep 2021) (15 U.s.c. 637(d)(4)(f)(i)). ☐ (22) 52.219-27, Notice Of Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Set-aside (oct 2022) (15 U.s.c. 657f). ☒ (23) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (sep 2023) (15 U.s.c. 632(a)(2)). ☐ (ii) Alternate I (mar 2020) Of 52.219-28. ☐ (24) 52.219-29, Notice Of Set-aside For, Or Sole Source Award To, Economically Disadvantaged Women-owned Small Business Concerns (oct 2022) (15 U.s.c. 637(m)). ☐ (25) 52.219-30, Notice Of Set-aside For, Or Sole Source Award To, Women-owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under The Women-owned Small Business Program (oct 2022) (15 U.s.c. 637(m)). ☐ (26) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (mar 2020) (15 U.s.c. 644(r)). ☐ (27) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (sep 2021) (15 U.s.c. 637(a)(17)). ☒ (28) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (jun 2003) (e.o.11755). ☐ (29) 52.222-19, Child Labor-cooperation With Authorities And Remedies (dec 2022) (e.o.13126). ☒ (30) 52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities (apr 2015). ☒ (31) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (sep 2016) (e.o.11246). ☐ (ii) Alternate I (feb 1999) Of 52.222-26. ☒ (32) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity For Veterans (jun 2020) (38 U.s.c. 4212). ☐ (ii) Alternate I (jul 2014) Of 52.222-35. ☒ (33) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities (jun 2020) (29 U.s.c.793). ☐ (ii) Alternate I (jul 2014) Of 52.222-36. ☒ (34) 52.222-37, Employment Reports On Veterans (jun 2020) (38 U.s.c. 4212). ☒ (35) 52.222-40, Notification Of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Act (dec 2010) (e.o. 13496). ☒ (36) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking In Persons (nov 2021) (22 U.s.c. Chapter 78 And E.o. 13627). ☐ (ii) Alternate I (mar 2015) Of 52.222-50 (22 U.s.c. Chapter78 And E.o. 13627). ☒ (37) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (may 2022). (executive Order 12989). (not Applicable To The Acquisition Of Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items Or Certain Other Types Of Commercial Products Or Commercial Services As Prescribed In Far 22.1803.) ☐ (38) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate Of Percentage Of Recovered Material Content For Epa–designated Items (may 2008) (42 U.s.c. 6962(c)(3)(a)(ii)). (not Applicable To The Acquisition Of Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items.) ☐ (ii) Alternate I (may 2008) Of 52.223-9 (42 U.s.c. 6962(i)(2)(c)). (not Applicable To The Acquisition Of Commercially Available Off-the-shelf Items.) ☐ (39) 52.223-11, Ozone-depleting Substances And High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (jun 2016) (e.o. 13693). ☐ (40) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, Or Disposal Of Refrigeration Equipment And Air Conditioners (jun 2016) (e.o. 13693). ☐ (41) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition Of Epeat®-registered Imaging Equipment (jun 2014) (e.o.s 13423 And 13514). ☐ (ii) Alternate I (oct 2015) Of 52.223-13. ☐ (42) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition Of Epeat®-registered Televisions (jun 2014) (e.o.s 13423 And 13514). ☐ (ii) Alternate I (jun 2014) Of 52.223-14. ☐ (43) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency In Energy-consuming Products (may 2020) (42 U.s.c. 8259b). ☐ (44) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition Of Epeat®-registered Personal Computer Products (oct 2015) (e.o.s 13423 And 13514). ☐ (ii) Alternate I (jun 2014) Of 52.223-16. ☒ (45) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving (jun 2020) (e.o. 13513). ☐ (46) 52.223-20, Aerosols (jun 2016) (e.o. 13693). ☐ (47) 52.223-21, Foams (jun 2016) (e.o. 13693). ☐ (48) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (jan 2017) (5 U.s.c. 552 A). ☐ (ii) Alternate I (jan 2017) Of 52.224-3. ☐ (49)(i) 52.225-1, Buy American-supplies (oct 2022) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 83). ☐(ii) Alternate I (oct 2022) Of 52.225-1 ☐ (50) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-free Trade Agreements-israeli Trade Act (dec 2022) (19 U.s.c. 3301 Note, 19 U.s.c. 2112 Note, 19 U.s.c. 3805 Note, 19 U.s.c. 4001 Note, 19 U.s.c. Chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, And 112-43. ☐(ii) Alternate I [reserved] ☐(iii) Alternate Ii (dec 2022) Of 52.225-3. ☐(iv) Alternate Iii (jan 2021) Of 52.225-3. ☐(v) Alternate Iv (oct 2022) Of 52.225-3. ☐ (51) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (dec 2022) (19 U.s.c. 2501, Et Seq., 19 U.s.c. 3301 Note). ☒ (52) 52.225-13, Restrictions On Certain Foreign Purchases (feb 2021) (e.o.’s, Proclamations, And Statutes Administered By The Office Of Foreign Assets Control Of The Department Of The Treasury). ☐ (53) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside The United States (oct 2016) (section 862, As Amended, Of The National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.s.c. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note). ☐ (54) 52.226-4, Notice Of Disaster Or Emergency Area Set-aside (nov 2007) (42 U.s.c. 5150). ☐ (55) 52.226-5, Restrictions On Subcontracting Outside Disaster Or Emergency Area (nov 2007) (42 U.s.c. 5150). ☐ (56) 52.229-12, Tax On Certain Foreign Procurements (feb 2021). ☐ (57) 52.232-29, Terms For Financing Of Purchases Of Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) (41 U.s.c.4505, 10 U.s.c.3805). ☐ (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments For Commercial Products And Commercial Services (nov 2021) (41 U.s.c.4505, 10 U.s.c.3805). ☒ (59) 52.232-33, Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer-system For Award Management (oct 2018) (31 U.s.c. 3332). ☐ (60) 52.232-34, Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer-other Than System For Award Management (jul 2013) (31 U.s.c.3332). ☐ (61) 52.232-36, Payment By Third Party (may 2014) (31 U.s.c.3332). ☐ (62) 52.239-1, Privacy Or Security Safeguards (aug 1996) (5 U.s.c. 552a). ☐ (63) 52.242-5, Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (jan 2017) (15 U.s.c. 637(d)(13)). ☐ (64) (i) 52.247-64, Preference For Privately Owned U.s.-flag Commercial Vessels (nov 2021) (46 U.s.c. 55305 And 10 U.s.c. 2631). ☐ (ii) Alternate I (apr 2003) Of 52.247-64. ☐ (iii) Alternate Ii (nov 2021) Of 52.247-64. (c) The Contractor Shall Comply With The Far Clauses In This Paragraph (c), Applicable To Commercial Services, That The Contracting Officer Has Indicated As Being Incorporated In This Contract By Reference To Implement Provisions Of Law Or Executive Orders Applicable To Acquisitions Of Commercial Products And Commercial Services: contracting Officer Check As Appropriate.] ☒ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (aug 2018) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). ☒ (2) 52.222-42, Statement Of Equivalent Rates For Federal Hires (may 2014) (29 U.s.c. 206 And 41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). in Compliance With The Service Contract Labor Standards Statute And The Regulations Of The Secretary Of Labor (29 Cfr Part 4), This Clause Identifies The Classes Of Service Employees Expected To Be Employed Under The Contract And States The Wages And Fringe Benefits Payable To Each If They Were Employed By The Contracting Agency Subject To The Provisions Of 5 U.s.c.5341 Or 5 332. this Statement Is For Information Only: It Is Not A Wage Determination employee Class Monetary Wage/fringe Benefits heavy Equipment Operator Gs-7 $23.87 Per Hour ☒ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Labor Standards-price Adjustment (multiple Year And Option Contracts) (aug 2018) (29 U.s.c. 206 And 41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). ☐ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Labor Standards-price Adjustment (may 2014) (29 U.s.c. 206 And 41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). ☐ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Maintenance, Calibration, Or Repair Of Certain Equipment-requirements (may 2014) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). ☐ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Certain Services-requirements (may 2014) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). ☒ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages For Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (jan 2022). ☒ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (jan 2022) (e.o. 13706). ☐ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation To Nonprofit Organizations (jun 2020) (42 U.s.c. 1792). (d) Comptroller General Examination Of Record. The Contractor Shall Comply With The Provisions Of This Paragraph (d) If This Contract Was Awarded Using Other Than Sealed Bid, Is In Excess Of The Simplified Acquisition Threshold, As Defined In Far 2.101, On The Date Of Award Of This Contract, And Does Not Contain The Clause At 52.215-2, Audit And Records-negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General Of The United States, Or An Authorized Representative Of The Comptroller General, Shall Have Access To And Right To Examine Any Of The Contractor’s Directly Pertinent Records Involving Transactions Related To This Contract. (2) The Contractor Shall Make Available At Its Offices At All Reasonable Times The Records, Materials, And Other Evidence For Examination, Audit, Or Reproduction, Until 3 Years After Final Payment Under This Contract Or For Any Shorter Period Specified In Far Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, Of The Other Clauses Of This Contract. If This Contract Is Completely Or Partially Terminated, The Records Relating To The Work Terminated Shall Be Made Available For 3 Years After Any Resulting Final Termination Settlement. Records Relating To Appeals Under The Disputes Clause Or To Litigation Or The Settlement Of Claims Arising Under Or Relating To This Contract Shall Be Made Available Until Such Appeals, Litigation, Or Claims Are Finally Resolved. (3) As Used In This Clause, Records Include Books, Documents, Accounting Procedures And Practices, And Other Data, Regardless Of Type And Regardless Of Form. This Does Not Require The Contractor To Create Or Maintain Any Record That The Contractor Does Not Maintain In The Ordinary Course Of Business Or Pursuant To A Provision Of Law. (e) (1) Notwithstanding The Requirements Of The Clauses In Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), And (d) Of This Clause, The Contractor Is Not Required To Flow Down Any Far Clause, Other Than Those In This Paragraph (e)(1), In A Subcontract For Commercial Products Or Commercial Services. Unless Otherwise Indicated Below, The Extent Of The Flow Down Shall Be As Required By The Clause- (i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code Of Business Ethics And Conduct (nov 2021) (41 U.s.c. 3509). (ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition On Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements Or Statements (jan 2017) (section 743 Of Division E, Title Vii, Of The Consolidated And Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (pub. L. 113-235) And Its Successor Provisions In Subsequent Appropriations Acts (and As Extended In Continuing Resolutions)). (iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition On Contracting For Hardware, Software, And Services Developed Or Provided By Kaspersky Lab And Other Covered Entities (nov 2021) (section 1634 Of Pub. L. 115-91). (iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition On Contracting For Certain Telecommunications And Video Surveillance Services Or Equipment. (nov 2021) (section 889(a)(1)(a) Of Pub. L. 115-232). (v) 52.204-27, Prohibition On A Bytedance Covered Application (jun 2023) (section 102 Of Division R Of Pub. L. 117-328) (v) 52.219-8, Utilization Of Small Business Concerns (sep 2023) (15 U.s.c.637(d)(2) And (3)), In All Subcontracts That Offer Further Subcontracting Opportunities. If The Subcontract (except Subcontracts To Small Business Concerns) Exceeds The Applicable Threshold Specified In Far 19.702(a) On The Date Of Subcontract Award, The Subcontractor Must Include 52.219-8 In Lower Tier Subcontracts That Offer Subcontracting Opportunities. (vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities (apr 2015). (vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (sep 2015) (e.o.11246). (viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity For Veterans (jun 2020) (38 U.s.c.4212). (ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity For Workers With Disabilities (jun 2020) (29 U.s.c.793). (x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports On Veterans (jun 2020) (38 U.s.c.4212). (xi) 52.222-40, Notification Of Employee Rights Under The National Labor Relations Act (dec 2010) (e.o. 13496). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (f) Of Far Clause 52.222-40. (xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (aug 2018) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). (xiii) (a) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking In Persons (nov 2021) (22 U.s.c. Chapter 78 And E.o 13627). (b) Alternate I (mar 2015) Of 52.222-50(22 U.s.c. Chapter 78 And E.o 13627). (xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Maintenance, Calibration, Or Repair Of Certain Equipment-requirements (may 2014) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). (xv) 52.222-53, Exemption From Application Of The Service Contract Labor Standards To Contracts For Certain Services-requirements (may 2014) (41 U.s.c. Chapter 67). (xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (may 2022) (e.o. 12989). (xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages For Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (jan 2022). (xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (jan 2022) (e.o. 13706). (xix) (a) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (jan 2017) (5 U.s.c. 552a). (b) Alternate I (jan 2017) Of 52.224-3. (xx) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside The United States (oct 2016) (section 862, As Amended, Of The National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.s.c. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note). (xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation To Nonprofit Organizations (jun 2020) (42 U.s.c. 1792). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (e) Of Far Clause 52.226-6. (xxii) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments To Small Business Subcontractors (mar 2023) (31 U.s.c. 3903 And 10 U.s.c. 3801) (xxiii) 52.247-64, Preference For Privately Owned U.s.-flag Commercial Vessels (nov 2021) (46 U.s.c. 55305 And 10 U.s.c.2631). Flow Down Required In Accordance With Paragraph (d) Of Far Clause 52.247-64. (2) While Not Required, The Contractor May Include In Its Subcontracts For Commercial Products And Commercial Services A Minimal Number Of Additional Clauses Necessary To Satisfy Its Contractual Obligations. (xiii) Additional Requirements/terms And Conditions: clauses: 52.203-3 Gratuities (apr 1984) 52.204-4 Printed Or Copied Double-sided On Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (may 2011) 52.204-13 System For Award Management Maintenance (oct 2018) 52.217-8 Option To Extend Services (nov 1999) the Government May Require Continued Performance Of Any Services Within The Limits And At The Rates Specified In The Contract. These Rates May Be Adjusted Only As A Result Of Revisions To Prevailing Labor Rates Provided By The Secretary Of Labor. The Option Provision May Be Exercised More Than Once, But The Total Extension Of Performance Hereunder Shall Not Exceed 6 Months. The Contracting Officer May Exercise The Option By Written Notice To The Contractor Within 30. 52.217-9 Option To Extend The Term Of The Contract (mar 2000) (a)the Government May Extend The Term Of This Contract By Written Notice To The Contractor Within 30 Days; Provided That The Government Gives The Contractor A Preliminary Written Notice Of Its Intent To Extend At Least 60days Before The Contract Expires. The Preliminary Notice Does Not Commit The Government To An Extension. (b)if The Government Exercises This Option, The Extended Contract Shall Be Considered To Include This Option Clause. (c)the Total Duration Of This Contract, Including The Exercise Of Any Options Under This Clause, Shall Not Exceed _5_ Years. 52.228-5 Insurance – Work On A Government Installation (jan 1997) 52.242-17 Government Delay Of Work (apr 1984) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) this Contract Incorporates One Or More Clauses By Reference, With The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. Also, The Full Text Of A Clause May Be Accessed Electronically At This/these Address(es): federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Clauses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (far Clauses Begin With 52) department Of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (agar) Clauses: Https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (agar Clauses Begin With 452) far And Agar Deviations To Clauses May Be Viewed At: Policies & Regulations | Usda 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations In Clauses (nov 2020) (a) The Use In This Solicitation Or Contract Of Any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 Cfr Chapter 1) Clause With An Authorized Deviation Is Indicated By The Addition Of “(deviation)” After The Date Of The Clause. (b) The Use In This Solicitation Or Contract Of Any Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (48 Cfr 4) Clause With An Authorized Deviation Is Indicated By The Addition Of “(deviation)” After The Name Of The Regulation. 452.204-70 Modification For Contract Closeout (deviation Jul 2022) upon Contract Closeout For Contracts Utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (sap) According To Far 13: (a) If Unobligated Funds In The Amount Of $1000 Or Less Remain On The Contract, The Contracting Officer (co) Shall Issue A Unilateral Modification For Deobligation. The Contractor Will Receive A Copy Of The Modification But Will Not Be Required To Provide A Signature. The Co Shall Immediately Proceed With Contract Closeout Upon Completion Of The Period Of Performance, Receipt And Acceptance Of Supplies Or Services, And Final Payment. (b) If Unobligated Funds Of More Than $1000 Remain On The Contract, The Co Shall Issue A Bilateral Modification For Deobligation. The Contractor Will Receive A Copy Of The Modification And Will Be Required To Provide A Signature. (the Co May Also Request A Release Of Claims Be Completed By The Contractor, Although Not Required For Contract And Orders Using Sap Procedures.) If The Bilateral Modification And Release Of Claims Are Not Returned To The Co Within 60 Days, The Co Shall Release The Modification As Unilateral And Proceed With Contract Closeout Upon Completion Of The Period Of Performance, Receipt And Acceptance Of Supplies Or Services, And Final Payment. 452.211-74 Period Of Performance (feb 1988) the Period Of Performance Of This Contract Is From 15 Dec 2023 Through 30 Nov 2024 With The Possibility Of Four Option Years Through 30 Nov 2028. 452.228-71 Insurance Coverage (nov 1996) pursuant To Far Clause 52.228-5, Insurance-work On A Government Installation, The Contractor Will Be Required To Present Evidence To Show, As A Minimum, The Amounts Of Insurance Coverage Indicated Below: (a) Workers Compensation And Employer's Liability. The Contractor Is Required To Comply With Applicable Federal And State Workers' Compensation And Occupational Disease Statutes. If Occupational Diseases Are Not Compensable Under Those Statutes, They Shall Be Covered Under The Employer's Liability Section Of The Insurance Policy, Except When Contract Operations Are So Commingled With A Contractor's Commercial Operations That It Would Not Be Practical To Require This Coverage. Employer's Liability Coverage Of At Least $100,000 Shall Be Required, Except In States With Exclusive Or Monopolistic Funds That Do Not Permit Worker's Compensation To Be Written By Private Carriers. (b) General Liability. (1) The Contractor Shall Have Bodily Injury Liability Coverage Written On A Comprehensive Form Of Policy Of At Least $500,000 Per Occurrence. (2) The Contractor Shall Have Property Damage Liability Insurance Shall Be Required In The Amount Of $500,000 Per Occurrence. (c) Automobile Liability. The Contractor Shall Have Automobile Liability Insurance Written On A Comprehensive Form Of Policy. The Policy Shall Provide For Bodily Injury And Property Damage Liability Covering The Operation Of All Automobiles Used In Connection With Performing The Contract. Policies Covering Automobiles Operated In The United States Shall Provide Coverage Of At Least $200,000 Per Person And 500,000 Per Occurrence For Bodily Injury And $20,000 Per Occurrence For Property Damage Or Loss. (d) Aircraft Public And Passenger Liability. When Aircraft Are Used In Connection With Performing The Contract, The Contractor Shall Have Aircraft Public And Passenger Liability Insurance. Coverage Shall Be At Least $200,000 Per Person And $500,000 Per Occurrence For Bodily Injury, Other Than Passenger Injury. Coverage For Passenger Injury Shall Be At Least $200,000 Multiplied By The Number Of Seats Or Passengers, Whichever Is Greater. 452.236-73 Archaeological Or Historic Sites (feb 1988) if A Previously Unidentified Archaeological Or Historic Site(s) Is Encountered, The Contractor Shall Discontinue Work In The General Area Of The Site(s) And Notify The Contracting Officer Immediately. 452.237-74 Key Personnel (feb 1988) (a) The Contractor Shall Assign To This Contract The Following Key Personnel: Primary Equipment Operator. (b) During The First Ninety (90) Days Of Performance, The Contractor Shall Make No Substitutions Of Key Personnel Unless The Substitution Is Necessitated By Illness, Death, Or Termination Of Employment. The Contractor Shall Notify The Contracting Officer Within 15 Calendar Days After The Occurrence Of Any Of These Events And Provide The Information Required By Paragraph (c) Below. After The Initial 90-day Period, The Contractor Shall Submit The Information Required By Paragraph (c) To The Contracting Officer At Least 15 Days Prior To Making Any Permanent Substitutions. (c) The Contractor Shall Provide A Detailed Explanation Of The Circumstances Necessitating The Proposed Substitutions, Complete Resumes For The Proposed Substitutes, And Any Additional Information Requested By The Contracting Officer. Proposed Substitutes Should Have Comparable Qualifications To Those Of The Persons Being Replaced. The Contracting Officer Will Notify The Contractor Within 15 Calendar Days After Receipt Of All Required Information Of The Decision On Substitutions. The Contract Will Be Modified To Reflect Any Approved Changes Of Key Personnel. provisions: 52.201-1 Acquisition 360: Voluntary Survey (sep 2023) (a)all Actual And Potential Offerors Are Encouraged To Provide Feedback On The Preaward And Debriefing Processes, As Applicable. Feedback May Be Provided To Agencies Up To 45 Days After Award. The Feedback Is Anonymous, Unless The Participant Self-identifies In The Survey. Actual And Potential Offerors Can Participate In The Survey By Selecting The Following Link: Https://www.acquisition.gov/360. (b)the Contracting Officer Will Not Review The Information Provided Until After Contract Award And Will Not Consider It In The Award Decision. The Survey Is Voluntary And Does Not Convey Any Protections, Rights, Or Grounds For Protest. It Creates A Way For Actual And Potential Offerors To Provide The Government Constructive Feedback About The Preaward And Debriefing Processes, As Applicable, Used For A Specific Acquisition. 52.204-7 System For Award Management (oct 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial And Government Entity Code Reporting (aug 2020) 52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options. (july 1990) except When It Is Determined In Accordance With Far 17.206(b) Not To Be In The Government’s Best Interests, The Government Will Evaluate Offers For Award Purposes By Adding The Total Price For All Options To The Total Price For The Basic Requirement. Evaluation Of Options Will Not Obligate The Government To Exercise The Option(s). 52.237-1 Site Visit (apr 1984) offerors Or Quoters Are Urged And Expected To Inspect The Site Where Services Are To Be Performed And To Satisfy Themselves Regarding All General And Local Conditions That May Affect The Cost Of Contract Performance, To The Extent That The Information Is Reasonably Obtainable. In No Event Shall Failure To Inspect The Site Constitute Grounds For A Claim After Contract Award. 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference (feb 1998) this Solicitation Incorporates One Or More Solicitation Provisions By Reference, With The Same Force And Effect As If They Were Given In Full Text. Upon Request, The Contracting Officer Will Make Their Full Text Available. The Offeror Is Cautioned That The Listed Provisions May Include Blocks That Must Be Completed By The Offeror And Submitted With Its Quotation Or Offer. In Lieu Of Submitting The Full Text Of Those Provisions, The Offeror May Identify The Provision By Paragraph Identifier And Provide The Appropriate Information With Its Quotation Or Offer. Also, The Full Text Of A Solicitation Provision May Be Accessed Electronically At This/these Address(es): federal Acquisition Regulation (far) Provisions: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (far Provisions Begin With 52) department Of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (agar) Provisions: Https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (agar Provisions Begin With 452) far And Agar Deviations To Provisions May Be Viewed At: Policies & Regulations | Usda 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations In Provisions (nov 2020) (a) The Use In This Solicitation Of Any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 Cfr Chapter 1) Provision With An Authorized Deviation Is Indicated By The Addition Of "(deviation)" After The Date Of The Provision. (b) The Use In This Solicitation Of Any Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (48 Cfr Chapter 4) Provision With An Authorized Deviation Is Indicated By The Addition Of "(deviation)" After The Name Of The Regulation. (xiv) Defense Priorities And Allocation System (dpas) Rating: N/a (xv) Date, Time, And Place Offers Are Due 6 December 2023, 3:00 P.m. Pst, All Offers Must Be Emailed To Robert.briney@usda. (xvi) Government Point Of Contact Robert Briney, Contracting Officer, Robert.briney@usda.gov

Details: Description Procurement Of Provision Of Janitorial Services For Fy 2025 (early Procurement Activity) (series No) Government Of The Republic Of The Philippines Section I. Invitation To Bid Invitation To Bid For The Provision Of Janitorial Services For Fy 2025 1. The Bureau Of Customs Sub-port Of Mactan, Through The National Expenditure Program (nep) Of Fy 2025 Intends To Apply The Sum Of Nine Hundred Ninety-nine Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (₱999,500.00) Being The Abc To Payments Under The Contract For The Provision Of Janitorial Services For Fy 2025 With Project Identification Number _____________. Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At Bid Opening. 2. The Bureau Of Customs Sub-port Of Mactan Now Invites Bids For The Above Procurement Project. Delivery Of The Goods Is Required For The Period January 1, 2025 To December 31, 2025. Bidders Should Have Completed, Within Two (2 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. Bids Must Be Duly Received By The Bac Secretariat Through Manual Submission At The Office Address Indicated Below On Or Before 9:00 Am On December 06, 2024 12:00. Late Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. The Bidders Shall Drop Their Duly Accomplished Technical Proposal Including The Eligibility Requirements And Financial Proposals In Two Separate Sealed Envelopes In The Bid Box Located At The Address Indicated Below. Late Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. 5. Bid Opening Shall Be On December 06, 2024, 1:00 Pm At The Given Address Below. 6. The Bureau Of Customs Sub-port Of Mactan 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. 7. Further, Please Be Informed That This Is An Early Procurement Of The Fy 2025 Program/activity/project To Ensure Efficient And Full Implementation Of Program/activity/project Within The Validity Period Of The Fy 2025 National Budget Per Gppb Circular No. 06-2019. The Appropriation For This Expense Is Included The Fy 2025 National Expenditure Program Submitted To Congress For Enactment. The Notice Of Award Shall Be Issued Upon Approval Of The Fy 2025 General Appropriations Act (gaa) By Congress And Signed By The President Into Law. 8. For Further Information, Please Refer To: Jennifer A. Duyogan (coo I, Acting Procurement Officer) Or Victoria C. Arandillo (coo Iii, Acting Accountant) Bureau Of Customs Sub-port Of Mactan Mcia Cargo Access Road, Barangay Ibo, Lapu-lapu City Jennifer.duyogan@customs.gov.ph /victoria.arandillo@customs.gov.ph +639171649903 9. You May Visit The Following Websites: For Downloading Of Bidding Documents: Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders 1. Scope Of Bid The Bureau Of Customs Sub-port Of Mactan Wishes To Receive Bids For The Provision Of Janitorial Services For Fy 2024 With Identification Number ___________________. The Procurement Project (referred To Herein As “project”) Is Composed 1 Lot Janitorial Services, The Details Of Which Are Described In Section Vii (technical Specifications). 2. Funding Information 2.1 The Gop Through The Source Of Funding As Indicated Below For Fy 2025 In The Amount Of Nine Hundred Ninety-nine Thousand Five Hundred Pesos (₱999,500.00). 2.2 The Source Of Funding Is Fy 2025 National Expenditure Program. 3. Bidding Requirements The Bidding For The Project Shall Be Governed By All The Provisions Of Ra No. 9184 And Its 2016 Revised Irr, Including Its Generic Procurement Manuals And Associated Policies, Rules And Regulations As The Primary Source Thereof, While The Herein Clauses Shall Serve As The Secondary Source Thereof. Any Amendments Made To The Irr And Other Gppb Issuances Shall Be Applicable Only To The Ongoing Posting, Advertisement, Or Ib By The Bac Through The Issuance Of A Supplemental Or Bid Bulletin. The Bidder, By The Act Of Submitting Its Bid, Shall Be Deemed To Have Verified And Accepted The General Requirements Of This Project, Including Other Factors That May Affect The Cost, Duration And Execution Or Implementation Of The Contract, Project, Or Work And Examine All Instructions, Forms, Terms, And Project Requirements In The Bidding Documents. 4. Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, And Coercive Practices The Procuring Entity, As Well As The Bidders And Suppliers, Shall Observe The Highest Standard Of Ethics During The Procurement And Execution Of The Contract. They Or Through An Agent Shall Not Engage In Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, Coercive, And Obstructive Practices Defined Under Annex “i” Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Or Other Integrity Violations In Competing For The Project. 5. Eligible Bidders 5.1 Only Bids Of Bidders Found To Be Legally, Technically, And Financially Capable Will Be Evaluated. 5.2 Foreign Ownership Limited To Those Allowed Under The Rules May Participate In This Project. 5.3 Pursuant To Section 23.4.1.3 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No.9184, The Bidder Shall Have An Slcc That Is At Least One (1) Contract Similar To The Project The Value Of Which, Adjusted To Current Prices Using The Psa’s Cpi, Must Be At Least Equivalent To: A. For The Procurement Of Non-expendable Supplies And Services: The Bidder Must Have Completed A Single Contract That Is Similar To This Project, Equivalent To At Least Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Abc. 5.4 The Bidders Shall Comply With The Eligibility Criteria Under Section 23.4.1 Of The 2016 Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 6. Origin Of Goods There Is No Restriction On The Origin Of Goods Other Than Those Prohibited By A Decision Of The Un Security Council Taken Under Chapter Vii Of The Charter Of The Un, Subject To Domestic Preference Requirements Under Itb Clause 18. 7. Subcontracts 7.1 The Procuring Entity Has Prescribed That Subcontracting Is Not Allowed. 8. Pre-bid Conference Non-applicable. 9. Clarification And Amendment Of Bidding Documents Prospective Bidders May Request For Clarification On And/or Interpretation Of Any Part Of The Bidding Documents. Such Requests Must Be In Writing And Received By The Procuring Entity, Either At Its Given Address Or Through Electronic Mail Indicated In The Ib, At Least Ten (10) Calendar Days Before The Deadline Set For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 10. Documents Comprising The Bid: 10.1 Eligibility And Technical Documents Of The Bid As Specified In Section Viii (checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents) 10.2 The Bidder’s Slcc As Indicated In Itb Clause 5.3 Should Have Been Completed Within Two (2) Years Prior To The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 10.3 Financial Documents For The Bid As Specified In Section Viii (checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents) 11. Bid Prices 11.1. Prices Indicated On The Price Schedule Shall Be Entered Separately In The Following Manner: A. For Goods Offered From Within The Procuring Entity’s Country: I. The Price Of The Goods Quoted Exw (ex-works, Ex-factory, Ex- Warehouse, Ex-showroom, Or Off-the-shelf, As Applicable); Ii. The Cost Of All Customs Duties And Sales And Other Taxes Already Paid Or Payable; Iii. The Cost Of Transportation, Insurance, And Other Costs Incidental To Delivery Of The Goods To Their Final Destination; And Iv. The Price Of Other (incidental) Services, If Any, Listed In The Bds. 12. Bid And Payment Currencies 12.1 For Goods That The Bidder Will Supply From Outside The Philippines, The Bid Prices May Be Quoted In The Local Currency Or Tradeable Currency Accepted By The Bsp At The Discretion Of The Bidder. However, For Purposes Of Bid Evaluation, Bids Denominated In Foreign Currencies, Shall Be Converted To Philippine Currency Based On The Exchange Rate As Published In The Bsp Reference Rate Bulletin On The Day Of The Bid Opening. 12.2 Payment Of The Contract Price Shall Be Made In Philippine Pesos. 13. Bid Security 13.1 The Bidder Shall Submit A Bid Securing Declaration2 Or Any Form Of Bid Security In The Amount Indicated In The Bds, Which Shall Be Not Less Than The Percentage Of The Abc In Accordance With The Schedule In The Bds. 13.2 The Bid And Bid Security Shall Be Valid Until February 23, 2025. Any Bid Not Accompanied By An Acceptable Bid Security Shall Be Rejected By The Procuring Entity As Non-responsive. 14. Sealing And Marking Of Bids Each Bidder Shall Submit One Copy Of The First And Second Components Of Its Bid. The Procuring Entity May Request Additional Hard Copies And/or Electronic Copies Of The Bid. However, Failure Of The Bidders To Comply With The Said Request Shall Not Be A Ground For Disqualification. 15. Deadline For Submission Of Bids 15.1 The Bidders Shall Submit On The Specified Date And Time And Either At Its Physical Address Or Through Online Submission As Indicated In Paragraph 7 Of The Ib. 16. Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids 16.1 The Bac Shall Open The Bids At The Time, On The Date, And At The Place Specified In Paragraph 9 Of The Ib. The Bidders’ Representatives Who Are Present Shall Sign A Register Evidencing Their Attendance. In Case Videoconferencing, Webcasting Or Other Similar Technologies Will Be Used, Attendance Of Participants Shall Likewise Be Recorded By The Bac Secretariat. In Case The Bids Cannot Be Opened As Scheduled Due To Justifiable Reasons, The Rescheduling Requirements Under Section 29 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Shall Prevail. 16.2 The Preliminary Examination Of Bids Shall Be Governed By Section 30 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 17. Domestic Preference 17.1 The Procuring Entity Will Grant A Margin Of Preference For The Purpose Of Comparison Of Bids In Accordance With Section 43.1.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 18. Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 18.1 The Procuring Entity’s Bac Shall Immediately Conduct A Detailed Evaluation Of All Bids Rated “passed,” Using Non-discretionary Pass/fail Criteria. The Bac Shall Consider The Conditions In The Evaluation Of Bids Under Section 32.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 18.2. If The Project Allows Partial Bids, Bidders May Submit A Proposal On Any Of The Lots Or Items, And Evaluation Will Be Undertaken On A Per Lot Or Item Basis, As The Case Maybe. In This Case, The Bid Security As Required By Itb Clause 14 Shall Be Submitted For Each Lot Or Item Separately. 18.3. The Descriptions Of The Lots Or Items Shall Be Indicated In Section Vii (technical Specifications), Although The Abcs Of These Lots Or Items Are Indicated In The Bds For Purposes Of The Nfcc Computation Pursuant To Section 23.4.2.6 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. The Nfcc Must Be Sufficient For The Total Of The Abcs For All The Lots Or Items Participated In By The Prospective Bidder. 18.4. The Project Shall Be Awarded As Follows: One Project Having Several Items That Shall Be Awarded As One Contract. 18.5. Except For Bidders Submitting A Committed Line Of Credit From A Universal Or Commercial Bank In Lieu Of Its Nfcc Computation, All Bids Must Include The Nfcc Computation Pursuant To Section 23.4.1.4 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184, Which Must Be Sufficient For The Total Of The Abcs For All The Lots Or Items Participated In By The Prospective Bidder. For Bidders Submitting The Committed Line Of Credit, It Must Be At Least Equal To Ten Percent (10%) Of The Abcs For All The Lots Or Items Participated In By The Prospective Bidder. 19. Post-qualification 19.1 Within A Non-extendible Period Of Five (5) Calendar Days From Receipt By The Bidder Of The Notice From The Bac That It Submitted The Lowest Calculated Bid, The Bidder Shall Submit Its Latest Income And Business Tax Returns Filed And Paid Through The Bir Electronic Filing And Payment System (efps) And Other Appropriate Licenses And Permits Required By Law And Stated In The Bds. 20. Signing Of The Contract 20.1 The Documents Required In Section 37.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Shall Form Part Of The Contract. Additional Contract Documents Are Indicated In The Bds. Section Iii. Bid Data Sheet Bid Data Sheet Itb Clause 5.3 For This Purpose, Contracts Similar To The Project Shall Be A. The Bidder Must Have Completed A Single Contract That Is Similar To This Project, Equivalent To At Least Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Abc. B. Completed Within Two (2) Years Prior To The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 7.1 Subcontracting Is Not Allowed. 11.1 The Bidder Must Support Their Financial Bid Form With A Breakdown Using The Form 1 – Janitorial Services Labor Cost Estimate. In The Event That The Bidder Is A Corporation, A Secretary Certificate, Spa Or Any Other Document Showing The Authority Of The Signatory On The Bid Form And Other Documents Should Also Be Attached. 15 Bidders Are Encouraged To Submit Their Bids Through Their Duly Authorized Representative Using The Forms Specified In The Bidding Documents. Bidders Shall Enclose Their Original And Copy 1 Of Eligibility And Technical Documents And Financial Documents In One (1) Sealed Envelope. The Single Envelope Will Be Marked "the Bid" And Address All Bids To The Bac Chairperson: Cornelia B. Wilwayco Chief, Assessment Bac Chairperson 18.3 One (1) Lot, Provision For Janitorial Services For Fy 2025, Five (5) Janitorial Personnel With Abc Of ₱ 999,500.00. Partial Bid Is Not Allowed. The Goods Are Grouped In A Single Lot And The Lot Shall Not Be Divided Into Sub-lots For The Purpose Of Bidding, Evaluation, And Contract Award. In All Cases, The Nfcc Computation, If Applicable, Must Be Sufficient For All The Lots Or Contracts To Be Awarded To The Bidder. 19.1 Must Also Submit The Following Additional Post-qualification Documents: 1. Current Income Tax Return (itr) (preferably For Calendar Year 2024), But If 2024 Is Not Available, The Bidder Must Submit The 2024 Itr With Additional Document Showing That They Have Filed And Applied For 2024 Itr. 2. Latest Monthly And Quarterly Tax Returns Within Calendar Year 2024. 3. Updated Class “a” Documents, In Case The Validity Of Any Or All Of The Documents Indicated In The Philgeps Membership Certificate Has Expired Or Lapsed. 4. Latest/current Clearance/certificate Of No Adverse Decision(s) Against The Applicant-janitorial Agency And Compliance With The Statutory Obligations From The Regional Offices Of The National Labor Relations Commission (nlrc) And The Department Of Labor And Employment (dole) Where The Main Office Of The Janitorial Agency Is Based. 5. However, If In The Event There Are Pending Or Adverse Decisions Relative To The Preceding Paragraph, A List Of The Cases And Copies Of The Decisions Of Cases Already Decided Within The Last Five (5) Years Will Be Submitted. 6. Latest/current Clearance/certificate Of Remittance And Compliance With Statutory Obligation From The Sss Regional Office Where The Main Office Of The Janitorial Agency Is Based. 7. For Single Proprietorship, Latest/current Clearance/certificate Of Good Standing And Compliance Of Statutory Obligation From The Regional Office Of The Department Of Trade And Industry (dti) Where The Main Office Of The Janitorial Agency Is Based. For Corporation And Partnership, Latest/current Clearance/certificate Of Good Standing And Compliance With Statutory Obligation From Sec. 8. Latest/current Clearance/certificate Of Good Standing And Compliance With Statutory Obligation/remittance From Pag-ibig And Philhealth; 9. Other Applicable Licenses And Permits Required By Law. The Lowest Calculated Bidder Must Submit One (1) Original And Two (2) Copies Of The Post-qualification Documents. 20.1 No Further Instructions. Section Iv. General Conditions Of Contract General Conditions Of The Contract 1. Scope Of Contract This Contract Shall Include All Such Items, Although Not Specifically Mentioned, That Can Be Reasonably Inferred As Being Required For Its Completion As If Such Items Were Expressly Mentioned Herein. All He Provisions Of Ra No. 9184 And Its 2016 Revised Irr, Including The Generic Procurement Manual, And Associated Issuances, Constitute The Primary Source For The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract, And Thus, Applicable In Contract Implementation. Herein Clauses Shall Serve As The Secondary Source For The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract. This Is Without Prejudice To Sections 74.1 And 74.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Allowing The Gppb To Amend The Irr, Which Shall Be Applied To All Procurement Activities, The Advertisement, Posting, Or Invitation Of Which Were Issued After The Effectivity Of The Said Amendment. Additional Requirements For The Completion Of This Contract Shall Be Provided In The Special Conditions Of Contract (scc). 2. Advance Payment And Terms Of Payment 2.1 Advance Payment Of The Contract Amount Is Provided Under Annex “d” Of The Revised 2016 Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 2.2 The Procuring Entity Is Allowed To Determine The Terms Of Payment On The Partial Or Staggered Delivery Of The Goods Procured, Provided Such Partial Payment Shall Correspond To The Value Of The Goods Delivered And Accepted In Accordance With Prevailing Accounting And Auditing Rules And Regulations. The Terms Of Payment Are Indicated In The Scc. 3. Performance Security Within Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice Of Award By The Bidder From The Procuring Entity But In No Case Later Than The Signing Of The Contract By Both Parties, The Successful Bidder Shall Furnish The Performance Security In Any Of The Forms Prescribed In Section 39 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 4. Inspection And Test The Procuring Entity Or Its Representative Shall Have The Right To Inspect And/or To Test The Goods To Confirm Their Conformity To The Project Specifications At No Extra Cost To The Procuring Entity In Accordance With The Generic Procurement Manual. In Addition To Tests In The Scc, Section Vii (technical Specifications) Shall Specify What Inspections And/or Tests The Procuring Entity Requires, And Where They Are To Be Conducted. The Procuring Entity Requires, And Where They Are To Be Conducted. The Procuring Entity Shall Notify The Supplier In Writing, In A Timely Manner, Of The Identity Of Any Representatives Retained For These Purposes. All Reasonable Facilities And Assistance For The Inspection And Testing Of Goods, Including Access To Drawings And Production Data, Shall Be Provided By The Supplier To The Authorized Inspectors At No Charge To The Procuring Entity. 5. Warranty 5.1 In Order To Assure That Manufacturing Defects Shall Be Corrected By The Supplier A Warranty Shall Be Required From The Supplier As Provided Under Section 62.1 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 5.2 The Procuring Entity Shall Promptly Notify The Supplier In Writing Of Any Claims Arising Under This Warranty. Upon Receipt Of Such Notice, The Supplier Shall, Repair Or Replace The Defective Goods Or Parts Thereof Without Cost To The Procuring Entity, Pursuant To The Generic Procurement Manual. 6. Liability Of The Supplier The Supplier’s Liability Under This Contract Shall Be As Provided By The Laws Of The Republic Of The Philippines. If The Supplier Is A Joint Venture, All Partners To The Joint Venture Shall Be Jointly And Severally Liable To The Procuring Entity. Section V. Special Conditions Of The Contract Special Conditions Of The Contract Gcc Clause 1 Additional Requirements, Terms And Conditions Of The Contract: 1. The Service Provider Hereby Warrants That All Janitors Assigned To Render Janitorial Services To The Boc Sub-port Of Mactan Are Its Own Employees And That No-principal-agency Relationship Or Employer-employee Relationship Exist Between The Boc Sub-port Of Mactan And The Service Provider, Or Between The Boc Sub-port Of Mactan And The Janitors. The Boc Sub-port Of Mactan Shall Not Be Responsible For Any Claims Of Personal Injury Or Damages, Including Death, Caused To The Janitors, Or To Any Third Person Where Such Injury Or Death Arise During The Janitors’ Period Of Duty. It Is Expressly Agreed And Understood That Premium Payments/ Claims Under The Provisions Of The Social Security Act, Philhealth And Hdmf /pag-ibig Fund Shall Be For The Account Of The Service Provider; 2. The Service Provider Shall Have Command, Supervision And Control Of The Janitors With The Best Interest Of The Boc Sub-port Of Mactan In Mind. Boc Sub-port Of Mactan , However, Shall Have The Right To Give Instructions, Directions And Orders To The Janitors To Ensure The Proper Enforcement Of Its Rules, Regulations And Policies, In Accordance With Its Service Standard; Provided That Such Instructions, Directions And Orders Are Not Contrary To The Law. The Exercise By The Boc Sub-port Of Mactan Of The Said Right, Shall Not In Any Way Affect The Independent Contractor Relationships Between The Boc Sub-port Of Mactan And The Service Provider, As Herein Provided; 3. It Is Agreed That In Order To Have An Assurance That Salaries Of Janitors Assigned By The Service Provider Are Paid On Time, The Boc Sub-port Of Mactan Requires The Service Provider To Present Within 15 Working Days After The End Of Applicable Month, As Basis For The Payment, The Following: A.) Original Copies Of The Service Provider’s Billing Statement Showing Service Description, Quantity And Amount. B.) Certified Copies Of Documents Reflecting Payment/remittances Of Sss, Philhealth And Pag – Ibig Benefits Of The Janitors Assigned To The Entity. C.) Certified Copy Of The Payroll Showing Acknowledgment Of Receipt By The Janitors Of Their Salaries For The Two (2) Quincenas Prior To Current Billing. D.) Monthly Accomplishment Report To Be Accomplished By The Service Provider. It Is Understood That This Measure Is To Check Whether The Janitors Have Been Paid For Individual Services Rendered In Accordance With The Stipulation Herein Agreed Upon And To Ensure The Janitor’s Morale In The Performance Of Their Functions; 4. The Service Provider Shall Compensate The Janitors In Such Amounts That Shall Not Be Lower Than Those Prescribed Under Labor Law, Rules And Regulations On Time; 5. Failure Of The Service Provider To Pay The Amount Of Compensation Due To The Janitors For A Period Of One (1) Month Shall Be A Basis/grounds For The Termination Of Contract; 6. Service Provider Hereby Agrees That Absences And Tardiness Of Its Personnel Shall Be Deducted From Its Monthly Billings. Computation Of Deductions Shall Be Based On Labor Cost Only. In Case Of Absences Of Janitors, The Service Provider Should Ensure That Each Assigned Area Must Be Manned By At Least One (1) Janitor Augmented From Other Areas. In The Event Of Long Absences Or Cumulative Absence Of Five (5) Days The Service Provider Must Make Necessary Adjustment To Find A Replacement Of Janitor; 7. Service Provider Shall Closely Check The Janitors In The Performance Of Their Duties And Responsibilities By Conducting Regular, Surprise Inspections Any Time Of The Day To Ensure That They Are Not Committing Any Act Prejudicial To The Interest Of The Boc Sub-port Of Mactan; 8. The Boc Sub-port Of Mactan Must Provide Quarterly Reports On The Results Of The Feedback/surveys/comments On The Performance Of The Janitors Conducted By The Same. 9. The Terms And Conditions Herein Set Forth Shall Be Deemed Modified By Any Applicable Provisions Of Any Subsequent Law, Especially With Regard To Increases In The Minimum Wage, Taxes, Cost Of Living Allowances Or The Grant Of Any Occupational Benefit To Workers, Which Increases In Remuneration And/or Benefits Shall Be The Sole Responsibility Of The Service Provider. Delivery And Documents – The Delivery Terms Of This Contract Shall Be As Follows: “the Delivery Terms Applicable To This Contract Are Delivered In The Boc Sub-port Of Mactan Building. Risk And Title Will Pass From The Supplier To The Procuring Entity Upon Receipt And Final Acceptance Of The Goods At Their Final Destination.” Delivery Of The Goods Shall Be Made By The Supplier In Accordance With The Terms Specified In Section Vi (schedule Of Requirements). For Purposes Of This Clause The Procuring Entity’s Representative At The Project Site Is The Financial And Administrative Division Office. Incidental Services – The Supplier Is Required To Provide All Of The Following Services, Including Additional Services, If Any, Specified In Section Vi. Schedule Of Requirements: A. Provide The Bureau Of Customs, Sub-port Of Mactan The Minimum Supplies As Contained In Section Vii: Technical Specifications; The Contract Price For The Goods Shall Include The Prices Charged By The Supplier For Incidental Services And Shall Not Exceed The Prevailing Rates Charged To Other Parties By The Supplier For Similar Services. 2.2 The Terms Of Payment Shall Be On A Monthly Basis. 4 None Section Vi. Schedule Of Requirements The Delivery Schedule Expressed As Weeks/months Stipulates Hereafter A Delivery Date Which Is The Date Of Delivery To The Project Site: Item Number Description Quantity Total Delivered, Weeks/months 1 Janitorial Services Five (5) Janitors 4 Upon The Issuance Of Notice To Proceed (ntp) 8 Hours/day Five And Half (5.5) Days A Week, Mondays To Saturdays Excluding All Holidays (regular And Special Non- Working) The Hours And Location Of Duty Of The Janitors Are The Following: Location No. Of Janitors Duty Hours/days Airport (international Arrival And Departure Area 1 6am-4pm/mon-fri 8am-12pm/sat Quarterly Shifting Of Schedule Collector’s Office 1 6am-4pm/mon-fri 8am-12pm/sat Quarterly Shifting Of Schedule Ground Floor And Offices 1 6am-4pm/mon-fri 8am-12pm/sat Quarterly Shifting Of Schedule Second Floor And Offices 1 6am-4pm/mon-fri 8am-12pm/sat Quarterly Shifting Of Schedule Outside Ground/perimeter 1 6am-4pm/mon-fri 8am-12pm/sat Quarterly Shifting Of Schedule Coverage, Duties And Responsibilities Of Janitors: A.) Entire Building Including Its Windows, Walls, Beams/ledges, Which Will Be Cleaned Inside Of The Building As Well As Its Grounds And All Garden Areas And B.) Other Areas As Maybe Assigned Within The Boc Sub-port Of Mactan Compound I Hereby Certify To Comply And Deliver With All The Above Requirements. ______________________ ____________________________ __________________ Name Of Bidder/company Signature Over Printed Name Date Of Representative Section Vii. Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Bidders Must State Here Either “comply” Or “not Comply” In The Column “statement Of Compliance” Against Each Individual Parameter Of Each “specification”. Item Specification Statement Of Compliance 1 One (1) Year Provision Of Janitorial Services At Boc Sub-port Of Mactan, Rendering Eight (8) Hours, 5.5 Days A Week Excluding All Holidays (regular And Special Non-working). Five (5) Janitors Required Rate Per Janitor: ₱757.20 Per Day (₱16,658.33 Per Month) Inclusive Of Other Fees 2 The Service Provider Shall Provide Five (5) Janitors Who Are: A. Of Good Moral Character And Without Criminal Or Police Records; B. Physically And Mentally Fit, As Evidence By The Medical Certificate; And C. Duly Trained And Skilled To Function As Janitorial Personnel. D. Fully Vaccinated The Service Provider, Upon Receipt Of The Notice Of Award, Shall Be Required To Submit To Boc Sub-port Of Mactan A Sworn Statement Attesting The Compliance With The Foregoing. 3 The Service Provider Shall Assign A Roving Supervisor From Its Own Account To Monitor The Performance Of The Janitorial Attendance And Handle Consolidation Of Daily Timecards Periodically In Preparation For The Billing To Boc Sub-port Of Mactan. 4 The Janitorial Personnel Shall Perform The Following: A. Maintain The Cleanliness And Orderliness Of The Office Premises In Accordance With The Terms Of Reference For The Contract Of Janitorial Services (annex B) And The Housekeeping Plan To Be Submitted By The Service Provider During Contract Implementation, Considering The Following: • Protection Of Boc Sub-port Of Mactan From Damage Or Destruction In Connection With The Janitorial Activities Rendered; • Preservation Of Confidentiality Of Boc Sub-port Of Mactan Records And Confidential Information; And • Proper Collection And Disposal Of Garbage. B. Miscellaneous Services To Be Performed Whenever Required (i.e. Logistical Assistance During Meetings And Conferences, Hauling Of Office Furniture, Fixtures And Equipment; And Other Official Errands). 5 Stability 1. At Least A Minimum Of Two (2) Years Of Experience In Janitorial Services. 2. The Service Provider Must Have Completed, Within The Past Two (2) Years From The Date Of Bid Submission A Single Contract That Is Similar To This Project, Equivalent To At Least Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Abc. 3. Liquidity Of The Contractor: Current Asset Minus Current Liabilities Based On Balance Sheet As Of December 31, 2023, Matches At Least 25% Of The Abc 4. Organizational Set-up: With Good Office Set-up, Personnel, And Office Tools And Equipment. The Agency Must Submit A Company Profile, Confirming The Foregoing Requirements Including An Organizational Chart. 5. Resources: Must Have Employed At Least 10 Janitors (attached List Of Janitors Presently Employed With The Agency). Likewise, The Service Provider Should Have A Physical Office In Cebu Province And Working Phone Numbers For Easy Contact. 6 Uniform The Contractor Shall Provide The Personnel With Appropriate Uniforms, Protective Gear, If Necessary, And Ensure That They Shall Observe Proper Personal Hygiene And Appear Neat And Clean At All Times. 7 Housekeeping Plan The Service Provider Shall Submit A Housekeeping Plan Tailored Fit To The Service Requirements Of Boc Sub-port Of Mactan. The Service Provider Shall State/enumerate The Specific Methodology To Be Employed For The Execution Of The Housekeeping Plan. Annex A Terms Of Reference For The Contract Of Janitorial Services 1. General Conditions A. The Service Provider Shall Provide Boc Sub-port Of Mactan At Its Premises Located At The Mcia Cargo Access Road, Lapu-lapu City, With Five (5) Reliable And Professionally-trained Janitors Who Shall Each Work Eight (8) Hours A Day, Five And Half (5.5) Days A Week Excluding All Holidays (regular And Special Non-working). However, The Personnel May Be Requested To Aid Outside The Regular Working Hours Or During Weekend, Or Holidays, Upon The Approval Of The Chief Administrative Officer Or His/her Duly Authorized Representative. B. The Service Provider Agrees That Boc Sub-port Of Mactan Reserves The Right To Screen And Accept Or Deny The Deployment Of Any Personnel Recommended By The Service Provider. C. Boc Sub-port Of Mactan Has The Right To Effect Changes In The Assignment/deployment Of The Janitors At Any Time During The Contract Period Through A Written Notice To The Service Provider. It Is Agreed Further That The Number Of Janitors Maybe Increased Or Decreased At The Discretion Of The Boc Sub-port Of Mactan Depending Upon The Need And In The Exigency Of The Service. D. The Service Provider Shall Not Reshuffle Personnel Without The Prior Clearance/approval Of Boc Sub-port Of Mactan Which Hereby Reserves The Right To Reject Any Proposal To Reassign Personnel If Such Re-assignment Is Found To Pose An Imminent Danger Or Prejudice To The Service. It Is However Understood That On Matter Of Disciplinary Action Toward The Personnel Of The Service Provider, Boc Sub-port Of Mactan Shall Cooperate With The Service Provider Or Vice Versa By Means Of Mutual Consultation. E. The Service Provider Shall Make Available Relievers And/or Replacements At All Times To Ensure Continuous And Uninterrupted Services. F. The Service Provider Shall Pay Its Personnel On Time Not Less Than The Minimum Wage And Other Benefits Mandated By The Law. The Service Provider Shall Provide The Janitorial Personnel Their Monthly Pay Slip Containing The Necessary Information On It. The Service Provider Shall Comply With The Laws Governing Labor Standards And Employee’s Compensation. A Certificate For The Purpose Shall Be Required From The Service Provider. G. The Service Provider Shall Have No Previous Record Of Delinquency On Payment Of Premiums And Shall Secure And Submit Clearance Certificates From The Implementing Government Agencies. H. The Service Provider Shall Submit, Along With The Monthly Billing Statement, The Monthly Accomplishment Report, A Certified True Copy Of The Duly Accomplished Payroll Sheet, Receipts And Prescribed Reports Stamp Received By Sss, Philhealth Or Pag-ibig Premiums Of The Janitorial Personnel Assigned To Boc Sub-port Of Mactan Within 15 Working Days After The End Of Applicable Month. I. The Service Provider In The Performance Of Its Services Shall Secure, Maintain At Its Own Expense All Registration, Licenses Or Permits Required By Law, And Shall Comply With All Pertinent Rules And Regulations. The Service Provider’s Personnel Shall Take All Necessary Precautions For The Safety Of All Persons And Properties At Or Near The Area Of Work And Shall Comply With All The Standards And Established Safety Regulations, Rules And Practices. J. The Service Provider Shall Ensure That Safety Shall Be The First Priority In The Performance Of Its Functions And Avoid The Creation Of Safety Hazards Both In The Condition Of The Work Performed And While Doing The Work. K. The Service Provider Shall Assume Responsibility And Liability For All Damages And Losses Which May Occur Within The Boc Sub-port Of Mactan’s Premises Directly Caused Or Arising As A Result Of Any Misconduct, Negligence, Fault, Dishonesty Or Dereliction Of Duty Of The Personnel Concerned, As Maybe Found By A Joint And Impartial Investigation. Provided, That Boc Sub-port Of Mactan Shall Advice Or Report Orally Or In Writing To The Service Provider The Same. The Maximum Liability Of The Service Provider In Case Of Loss Or Damage Under This Paragraph Shall Be For The Replacement Or Reparation Of The Loss Or Damaged Property Or The Corresponding Amount Of The Loss Or Damaged Property. Boc Sub-port Of Mactan Shall Have No Authority To Automatically Deduct Its Claim Under This Paragraph From The Agreed Fees Due To The Service Provider Or To Withhold Payment Of Same Without The Approval Of The Service Provider. It Is Expressly Understood, However, That The Service Provider Shall Not Be Liable For Damages Or Losses Due To Fortuitous Events Or Force Majeure. L. Boc Sub-port Of Mactan Shall Prescribe The Time And Schedule Of Duties Of The Janitors. The Service Providers Personnel And The Latter Are Prohibited To Stay Overnight At The Boc Sub-port Of Mactan’s Building Unless Authorized. The Respective Areas Of Assignment Of The Personnel Shall Be Determined By The Boc Sub-port Of Mactan, Who May Also Prescribe Additional Duties To The Personnel In The Enforcement Of Regulations And Instructions. M. The Service Provider Shall Maintain Its Good Standing And Remain A Competent Janitorial Services Contractor, Financially Capable Of Acting As An Independent Contractor And Shall Obtain All Necessary Licenses, Permits, And Comply With All Laws, Ordinances And Regulations Required For All Janitorial Services Agencies. If Boc Sub-port Of Mactan Has Reason To Believe That The Service Provider Has Failed To Comply With A Law Or Regulations Regulating Employment Of Labor, Boc Sub-port Of Mactan May Then Notify The Service Provider Accordingly And If The Latter Shall Refuse Or Fail To Present Satisfactory Proof To The Contrary Within Thirty (30) Days From Receipt Of Such Notice Of The Boc Sub-port Of Mactan, The Boc Sub-port Of Mactan Shall Have The Right To Immediately Terminate The Contract, The Previous Provision Notwithstanding, And Without Prejudice To Any Action Which The Boc Sub-port Of Mactan May Institute For Damages He Has Suffered Thereby. N. Boc Sub-port Of Mactan Shall Not Be Responsible For Any Accident, Mishap Or Injury Of Any Kind Or Nature That May Be Sustained By Any Of The Personnel Of The Service Provider While Performing Their Respective Duties At The Boc Sub-port Of Mactan 's Premises During Their Tour Of Duty, Including Death Resulting Therefrom. It Being Understood That The Personnel Heir's Claims In Connection With His Employment Shall Be Borne By And The Sole Liability Of The Service Provider. O. The Service Provider Shall Agree To Subject Its Personnel Assigned To Boc Sub-port Of Mactan To Security Check By Authorized Security Personnel When Coming In And Leaving The Premises. Further, The Service Provider Shall Periodically Check The Personnel In The Performance Of Their Duties And Responsibilities In Coordination With The Boc Sub-port Of Mactan, To Ensure They Properly Discharged Their Duties And Responsibilities And Are Not Committing Any Act(s) Prejudicial Against The Interest Of The Boc Sub-port Of Mactan. P. No Modification Shall Be Made To The Contract Between The Parties, Except In Writing, Signed By The Boc Sub-port Of Mactan And The Service Provider. Q. The Service Provider Shall Not Assign, Transfer, Pledge Or Make Other Dispositions Of This Contract Or Any Part Thereof, Except With The Prior Written Consent Of The Boc Sub-port Of Mactan. R. In The Case Of A Dispute Between The Boc Sub-port Of Mactan And The Service Provider, The Dispute Shall Be Resolved In Accordance With Republic Act 9285 (“r.a. 9285”), Otherwise Known As The “alternative Dispute Resolution Act Of 2004” And The Procedures Provided By Republic Act No. 9184, As Applicable. 2. Scope Of Service Under The Direction And Supervision Of Boc Sub-port Of Mactan’s Chief Administrative Officer, Or His/her Designee, The Service Provider Agrees To Perform The Following Services: A. Mopping, Polishing, Sweeping And Dusting Of All Floors, Including Stairways, Passages, Corridors, Lobbies, Entrance And Exit Stairways. These Areas Shall Be Serviced Continuously During Hours Of Public Use To Guarantee Cleanliness; B. Cleaning Of Tables, Furniture And Fixtures And Other Office Equipment; C. Washing Of China Wares And Silverwares, Filling Of Thermos (air Pots) With Hot Water; D. Scrubbing/cleaning, Deodorizing And Disinfecting Of Toilets And Washrooms; E. Cleaning And Spot-removing On All Vertical And Overhead Surfaces; F. Cleaning Of Ground And All Railing, Counters, Doorknobs, Doors And Windows; G. Emptying And Cleaning Of Sand Urns, And Waste Receptacles Of Disposable Garbage; H. Keeping Free Of Obstructions All Corridors, Lobbies, Entrances And Stairways; I. Vacuuming Of Carpeted Areas In All Offices, Plants And Installations (to Include Chairs, Ceiling And Walls); J. Switching Off/on Of All Lights/air Conditioning Units When Not In Use And Areas Where Necessary; K. Performing Errands Within And Outside The Office As Authorized; L. Report Necessary Repair Works Immediately To Officer Concerned Or Authorized Representative; And M. Perform Other Duties As May Be Required By The Department/office With Respect To Janitorial, Messengerial And Utility Works. N. Disinfect And Sanitize Boc Sub-port Of Mactan Premises. 3. Limitation Of Scope The Scope Of The Services Shall Be Limited To The Discharge Of Function As Described In The Scope Of Work/services. Performance Of Tasks That May Be Assigned Not Essential, Necessary Or Related To The Janitorial Functions, Shall Not Be Construed As An Acceptance Of Accountability But A Mere Accommodation To The Boc Sub-port Of Mactan. Any Resulting Loss Or Damage From Such Accommodation Shall Be The Sole Responsibility Of The Boc Sub-port Of Mactan. 4. Contractual Consideration For And In Consideration Of The Above Services, Boc Sub-port Of Mactan Shall During The Term Of The Contract, Pay The Service Provider An Amount Equivalent To The Salary Per Janitor Of ₱754.55 Per Day (₱16,600.00 Per Month) And Benefits Mandated By Law, Inclusive Of Administrative Overhead And Vat, Mandated By Law On The Basis Of An Eight (8) Hours A Day Work, Five And Half (5.5) Days A Week (monday To Saturday). The Abc Is Inclusive Of The Cost Of Overtime Services, Which Shall Not Exceed Three Percent (3%) Of The Total Contract Duration And Shall Be Charged Accordingly In A Separate Billing Statement. . In The Event That The Minimum Wage Is Increased Or Should An Additional Fringe Benefit In Favor Of The Personnel Be Promulgated Either By Law Or Decree Or Wage Order Subsequent To The Execution Of The Contract, The New Rate Shall Be Adjusted To Conform With The Law And Shall Be Subjected To A Negotiation Agreeable To Both Parties. 5. Review/audit Of Bills The Boc Sub-port Of Mactan Shall Be Given 15 Days To Review/audit The Service Providers Invoice, Within Which Time Boc Sub-port Of Mactan May Contest The Accuracy Of The Amount Invoiced. In The Absence Of A Written Advice Concerning Discrepancies On The Invoice After The Review Period, The Invoice Shall Be Deemed Accurate And Accepted. In Case Of Discrepancies In The Invoice, The Same Shall Be Returned To The Service Provider For Appropriate Correction Or Revision In Which Case Boc Sub-port Of Mactan Shall Have 15 Days From Receipt Of The Corrected Invoice Within Which To Settle The Same. 6. Billing Requirements The Service Provider Shall Support Its Billings With Boc Sub-port Of Mactan Approved Daily Time Records, Monthly Accomplishment Report, As Proof Of Services Rendered To The Boc Sub-port Of Mactan Within 15 Working Days After The End Of Applicable Month. Should Boc Sub-port Of Mactan Subsequently Require For Other Documents, The Same Shall Be Communicated In Writing And Shall Not Preclude The Collection Of Any Outstanding Invoices Prior To The Delivery Of The Boc Sub-port Of Mactan 's Request. 7. Amounts Earmarked And Held In Trust The Boc Sub-port Of Mactan Understands That By Virtue Of Philippine Laws, Do-18a And The Service Provider Acting For The Boc Sub-port Of Mactan As Principal, Any Bill Or Any Portion Of It Pertaining To Amounts Due To Government, Salaries And/or Any Amounts Earmarked For The Benefit Of Labor, Are Held In Trust And Therefore, Shall Not Be Diminished Nor Delayed. Boc Sub-port Of Mactan Shall Be Free From Liability On Such Expenses, Penalties, Surcharges Or Damages Arising From Diminution Or Delay In The Payment Of Said Amounts, Provided That Such Diminution Or Delay Is Not Attributable To Boc Sub-port Of Mactan’s Fault Or Negligence. 8. Supervision And Control The Service Provider Shall Exercise Discipline, Supervision, Control And Administration Over Its Personnel In Accordance With Law, Ordinances And Pertinent Governmental Rules And Regulations As Well As The Rules And Policies Laid Down By Boc Sub-port Of Mactan On The Matter. The Service Provider Is The Direct Employer Of' The Personnel Assigned To Boc Sub-port Of Mactan. Parties Acknowledge That Employer-employee Relationship Exists Between The Service Provider And The Personnel. 9. Replacement Of Personnel The Boc Sub-port Of Mactan May Have Personnel Changed Or Replaced At Any Time Whose Work It Finds Or Believes To Be Below Standard, Or Whose Conduct Is Unsatisfactory, Or Is Prejudicial To Its Interest, As Determined By Boc Sub-port Of Mactan. 10. Confidentiality Clause The Janitors Provided By The Service Provider Shall At All Times Maintain Confidentiality Of All Documents And Any Information That They May Have Knowledge By Virtue Of Their Services To The Boc Sub-port Of Mactan And Not To Disclose To Any Third Party All Confidential Information Received From Or Entrusted By Boc Sub-port Of Mactan. The Janitors Shall Be Prohibited From Using The Confidential Information Or Documents Received Or Entrusted By Boc Sub-port Of Mactan For Purposes Other Than Compliance With Its Obligations As Janitors. 11. Term Of Contract The Period Of Services Shall Take Effect On January 1, 2025 For A Period Of One (1) Year. Either Party May Pre-terminate For Legal Cause At Any Time Upon Serving A Written Notice To The Other Party, Thirty (30) Days Prior The Intended Date Of Termination. Checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents I. Technical Component Envelope Class “a” Documents Legal Documents A) ⬜ Valid Philgeps Registration Certificate (platinum Membership If Public Bidding) (all Pages) In Accordance With Section 8.5.2 Of The Irr; Or B) ☐ Registration Certificate From Securities And Exchange Commission (sec), Department Of Trade And Industry (dti) For Sole Proprietorship, Or Cooperative Development Authority (cda) For Cooperatives Or Its Equivalent Document, And C) ☐ Mayor’s Or Business Permit Issued By The City Or Municipality Where The Principal Place Of Business Of The Prospective Bidder Is Located, Or The Equivalent Document For Exclusive Economic Zones Or Areas; And D) ☐ Tax Clearance Per E.o. No. 398, S. 2005, As Finally Reviewed And Approved By The Bureau Of Internal Revenue (bir). Technical Documents E) ⬜ Statement Of The Prospective Bidder Of All Its Ongoing Government And Private Contracts, Including Contracts Awarded But Not Yet Started, If Any, Whether Similar Or Not Similar In Nature And Complexity To The Contract To Be Bid; And F) ☐ Statement Of The Bidder’s Single Largest Completed Contract (slcc) Similar To The Contract To Be Bid, Except Under Conditions Provided For In Sections 23.4.1.3 And 23.4.2.4 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184, Within The Relevant Period As Provided In The Bidding Documents; And G) ☐ Original Copy Of Bid Security. If In The Form Of A Surety Bond, Submit Also A Certification Issued By The Insurance Commission; Or Original Copy Of Notarized Bid Securing Declaration; And H) ☐ Conformity With The Technical Specifications, Which May Include Production/delivery Schedule, Manpower Requirements, And/or After- Sales/parts, If Applicable; And I) ☐ Original Duly Signed Omnibus Sworn Statement (oss); And If Applicable, Original Notarized Secretary’s Certificate In Case Of A Corporation, Partnership, Or Cooperative; Or Original Special Power Of Attorney Of All Members Of The Joint Venture Giving Full Power And Authority To Its Officer To Sign The Oss And Do Acts To Represent The Bidder. Financial Documents J) ☐ The Supplier’s Audited Financial Statements, Showing, Among Others, The Supplier’s Total And Current Assets And Liabilities, Stamped “received” By The Bir Or Its Duly Accredited And Authorized Institutions, For The Preceding Calendar Year Which Should Not Be Earlier Than Two (2) Years From The Date Of Bid Submission; And K) ☐ The Prospective Bidder’s Computation Of Net Financial Contracting Capacity (nfcc); Or A Committed Line Of Credit From A Universal Or Commercial Bank In Lieu Of Its Nfcc Computation. Class “b” Documents L) ☐ If Applicable, A Duly Signed Joint Venture Agreement (jva) In Case The Joint Venture Is Already In Existence; Or Duly Notarized Statements From All The Potential Joint Venture Partners Stating That They Will Enter Into And Abide By The Provisions Of The Jva In The Instance That The Bid Is Successful. Ii. Financial Component Envelope M) ☐ Original Of Duly Signed And Accomplished Financial Bid Form; And N) ☐ Original Of Duly Signed And Accomplished Price Schedule(s). Other Documentary Requirements Under Ra No. 9184 (as Applicable) O) ⬜ [for Foreign Bidders Claiming By Reason Of Their Country’s Extension Of Reciprocal Rights To Filipinos] Certification From The Relevant Government Office Of Their Country Stating That Filipinos Are Allowed To Participate In Government Procurement Activities For The Same Item Or Product. P) ⬜ Certification From The Dti If The Bidder Claims Preference As A Domestic Bidder Or Domestic Entity. Table Of Contents Bid Form Janitorial Services Labor Cost Estimate Bid Securing Declaration Form Performance Securing Declaration Form Omnibus Sworn Statement Contract Agreement Form Bid Form For The Procurement Of Goods [shall Be Submitted With The Bid] Bid Form Date : _________________ Project Identification No. : _________________ To: [name And Address Of Procuring Entity] Having Examined The Philippine Bidding Documents (pbds) Including The Supplemental Or Bid Bulletin Numbers [insert Numbers], The Receipt Of Which Is Hereby Duly Acknowledged, We, The Undersigned, Offer To [supply/deliver/perform] [description Of The Goods] In Conformity With The Said Pbds For The Sum Of [total Bid Amount In Words And Figures] Or The Total Calculated Bid Price, As Evaluated And Corrected For Computational Errors, And Other Bid Modifications In Accordance With The Price Schedules Attached Herewith And Made Part Of This Bid. The Total Bid Price Includes The Cost Of All Taxes, Such As, But Not Limited To: [specify The Applicable Taxes, E.g. (i) Value Added Tax (vat), (ii) Income Tax, (iii) Local Taxes, And (iv) Other Fiscal Levies And Duties], Which Are Itemized Herein Or In The Price Schedules, If Our Bid Is Accepted, We Undertake: A. To Deliver The Goods In Accordance With The Delivery Schedule Specified In The Schedule Of Requirements Of The Philippine Bidding Documents (pbds); B. To Provide A Performance Security In The Form, Amounts, And Within The Times Prescribed In The Pbds; C. To Abide By The Bid Validity Period Specified In The Pbds And It Shall Remain Binding Upon Us At Any Time Before The Expiration Of That Period. [insert This Paragraph If Foreign-assisted Project With The Development Partner: Commissions Or Gratuities, If Any, Paid Or To Be Paid By Us To Agents Relating To This Bid, And To Contract Execution If We Are Awarded The Contract, Are Listed Below: Name And Address Amount And Purpose Of Of Agent Currency Commission Or Gratuity ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ (if None, State “none”)] Until A Formal Contract Is Prepared And Executed, This Bid, Together With Your Written Acceptance Thereof And Your Notice Of Award, Shall Be Binding Upon Us. We Understand That You Are Not Bound To Accept The Lowest Calculated Bid Or Any Bid You May Receive. We Certify/confirm That We Comply With The Eligibility Requirements Pursuant To The Pbds. The Undersigned Is Authorized To Submit The Bid On Behalf Of [name Of The Bidder] As Evidenced By The Attached [state The Written Authority]. We Acknowledge That Failure To Sign Each And Every Page Of This Bid Form, Including The Attached Schedule Of Prices, Shall Be A Ground For The Rejection Of Our Bid. Name: _______________________________________________________________ Legal Capacity: _________________________________________________________ Signature: _____________________________________________________________ Duly Authorized To Sign The Bid For And Behalf Of:________________________________ Date: ___________________ Boc Som P.b. Form # 1 Project: Provision Of Janitorial Services For Fy 2025 For The Bureau Of Customs Sub-port Of Mactan (project Reference No.: ________________________) Janitorial Services Labor Cost Estimate Janitor (5.5 Days Work Per Week) Daily Basic Salary Rate Specification A. Payable Directly To Employee 1. Basic Salary (dw X __________ Days / 12) 3. 13th Month Pay (1 / 12) 4. 5 Days Incentive Leave [(dw) X 5 / 12] Sub-total B. Amount Payable To The Government 1. Sss Premium 2. Phil Health Contribution 3. Ecc 4. Pag-ibig Fund Sub-total C. Total Amount To Employee And Government Per Month D. Administrative Cost (max. Of 20% X C- Dole Dept. Order 174) E. Sub-total Before Tax (c + D) F. Add: Vat (12%) (.12 X E) G. Contract Price Per Month Per Person (e+f) H. No. Of Personnel Deployed I. Total Contract Price Per Month (g X H) J. Contract Duration K. Total Contract For The Whole Duration (i X J) L. Provision Of Overtime (3% X K) M. Total Monthly Cost Of Supplies (from Tm. 1) N. Total Contract Cost For The Entire Duration (k+l+m) Signature: ________________

Details: Description Bidding Documents Procurement Of Infrastructure Projects Name Of Project: Rehabilitation/improvement Of Aquino St. And San Miguel Barangay Santa Potenciana, Mapanas Northern Samar Contract Reference No. 2024-11-107 Table Of Contents Section I. Invitation To Bid 3 Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders 7 Section Iii. Bid Data Sheet 35 Section Iv. General Conditions Of Contract 38 Section V. Special Conditions Of Contract 70 Section Vi. Specifications 72 Section Vii. Drawings 75 Section Viii. Bill Of Quantities Error! Bookmark Not Defined. Section Ix. Bidding Forms 77 Section X. Foreign-assisted Projects Error! Bookmark Not Defined. Section I. Invitation To Bid Bid Notice Abstract Invitation To Bid (itb) Republic Of The Philippines Province Of Northern Samar Municipality Of Mapanas Invitation To Bid For Project: Rehabilitation/improvement Of Aquino St. And San Miguel, Brgy. Santa Potenciana, Mapanas, Northern Samar The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar, Through The Economic Development Fund Of Fy 2025 Intends To Apply The Sum Of One Million Nine Hundred Eighty Five Thousand One Hundred Seventy Two Pesos 32/100 Only (1,985,172.32) Being The Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) To Payments Under The Contract For : Rehabilitation/improvement Of Aquino St. And San Miguel, Brgy. Santa Potenciana, Mapanas, Northern Samar Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At Bid Opening. 1. The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar Now Invites Bids For The Following Description Of Works To Be Procured: Item No. Scope Of Work Quantity Unit Rehabilitation/improvement Of Aquino St. And San Miguel, Brgy. Santa Potenciana, Mapanas, Northern Samar B.5 Project Billboard/signboard 1.00 Each B.7 (2) Occupational Safety And Health Program 1.00 L.s. B.9 Mobilization And Demobiliation 1.00 L.s. 101 (3)a.2 Removal Of Existing Pcc Pavement, 0.2m Thk, Pccp (for Reblocking At Intermittent Section) 539.00 Sq.m. 102 (2)b Surplus Common Excavation 162.00 Cu.m. 105 (1) Subgrade Preparation (common Material) 648.00 Sq.m. 200 (1) Aggregate Subbase Course 115.20 Cu.m. 201 (1) Aggregate Base Course 140.40 Cu.m. 311 (1)a.2 Pcc Pavement (plain)-conventional Method, 200mm Thk. 540.00 Sq.m. Completion Of The Works Is Required 75 Calendar Days. Bidders Should Have Completed, Within Ten (10) 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. Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders. 2. Bidding Will Be Conducted Through Open Competitive Bidding Procedures Using Non-discretionary Pass/fail Criterion As Specified In The Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Republic Act 9184 (ra 9184), Otherwise Known As The “government Procurement Reform Act”. Bidding Is Restricted To Filipino Citizens/sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Or Organizations With At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%) Interest Or Outstanding Capital Stock Belonging To Citizens Of The Philippines. 4. Interested Bidders May Obtain Further Information From Lgu- Bac Mapanas, Northern Samar And Inspect The Bidding Documents At The Address Given Below From December 05, 2024-december 16, 2024, 8:00 A.m. To 5:00 Pm. A Complete Set Of Bidding Documents May Be Purchased By Interested Bidders From The Address Below And Upon Payment Of A Nonrefundable Fee For The Bidding Documents In The Amount Of P5,000.00. 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 Fee For The Bidding Documents Not Later That The Submission Of Their Bids. 5. The Lgu- Mapana, Northern Samar Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference On December 5, 2024 At 10:00 A.m. At Executive Conference, 2nd Floor Of New Municipal Bldg. Mapanas, Northern Samar, Which Shall Be Open Only To All Interested Parties Who Have Purchased The Bidding Documents. 6. Bids Must Be Delivered To The Address Below On Or Before 9:00 A.m. Of December 16, 2024 At Bac Office, @ Municipal Planning & Development Office (mpdo), Mapanas, Northern Samar. All Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Bid Security In Any Of The Acceptable Forms And In The Amount Stated In Itb Clause 18. Bids Will Be Opened In The Presence Of The Bidders’ Authorized Representatives Who Choose To Attend At The Address Below. Late Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. The Bidder May Request That The Bid Documents Be Sent To Them By Mail Or Courier, And For This, The Bidder Shall Pay The Amount In Philippine Peso To Cover The Cost Of Mail Or Courier Delivery. The Fee For Obtaining A Copy Of The Bid Documents And The Cost Of Mail Or Courier Shall Be Paid By The Bidder Thru S Cashier’s Check Or Manager’s Check Issued In Favor Of The Municipality Of Mapanas. 7. The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar Reserves The Right To Accept Or Reject Any Bid, To Annul The Bidding Process, And To Reject All Bids At Any Time Prior To Contract Award, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. 8. For Further Information, Please Refer To: Reno C. Salazar Bac Secretary Mapanas, Northern Samar Mobile # 09459852914 Ma. Teresa L. Minguez Bac Chairperson Mapanas, Northern Samar Mobile # 09778033758 Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders 1. The Bids Must Be Delivered On Or Before December 16, 2024 At 9:00 A.m And Failure To Submit The Bid Proposal May Ground For Disqualification Of The Bid. 2. Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At Bid Opening. 1. The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar Now Invites Bids For The Following Description Of Works To Be Procured: Item No. Scope Of Work Quantity Unit Rehabilitation/improvement Of Aquino St. And San Miguel, Brgy. Santa Potenciana, Mapanas, Northern Samar B.5 Project Billboard/signboard 1.00 Each B.7 (2) Occupational Safety And Health Program 1.00 L.s. B.9 Mobilization And Demobiliation 1.00 L.s. 101 (3)a.2 Removal Of Existing Pcc Pavement, 0.2m Thk, Pccp (for Reblocking At Intermittent Section) 539.00 Sq.m. 102 (2)b Surplus Common Excavation 162.00 Cu.m. 105 (1) Subgrade Preparation (common Material) 648.00 Sq.m. 200 (1) Aggregate Subbase Course 115.20 Cu.m. 201 (1) Aggregate Base Course 140.40 Cu.m. 311 (1)a.2 Pcc Pavement (plain)-conventional Method, 200mm Thk. 540.00 Sq.m. Completion Of The Works Is Required 75 Calendar Days. Bidders Should Have Completed, Within Ten (10) 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. 2. Bidding Will Be Conducted Through Open Competitive Bidding Procedures Using Non-discretionary Pass/fail Criterion As Specified In The Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Republic Act 9184 (ra 9184), Otherwise Known As The “government Procurement Reform Act”. Bidding Is Restricted To Filipino Citizens/sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Or Organizations With At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%) Interest Or Outstanding Capital Stock Belonging To Citizens Of The Philippines. 3. Interested Bidders May Obtain Further Information From Lgu- Bac Mapanas, Northern Samar And Inspect The Bidding Documents At The Address Given Below From November 26, 2024-december 13, 2024, 8:00 A.m. To 5:00 Pm. A Complete Set Of Bidding Documents May Be Purchased By Interested Bidders From The Address Below And Upon Payment Of A Nonrefundable Fee For The Bidding Documents In The Amount Of P5,000.00. 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 Fee For The Bidding Documents Not Later That The Submission Of Their Bids. 4. The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference On December 5, 2024 At 10:00 A.m. At Executive Conference, 2nd Floor Of New Municipal Bldg. Mapanas, Northern Samar, Which Shall Be Open Only To All Interested Parties Who Have Purchased The Bidding Documents. 5. Bids Must Be Delivered To The Address Below On Or Before 9:00 A.m. Of December 16, 2024 At Bac Office, @ Municipal Planning & Development Office (mpdo), Mapanas, Northern Samar. All Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Bid Security In Any Of The Acceptable Forms And In The Amount Stated In Itb Clause 18. Bids Will Be Opened In The Presence Of The Bidders’ Authorized Representatives Who Choose To Attend At The Address Below. Late Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. The Bidder May Request That The Bid Documents Be Sent To Them By Mail Or Courier, And For This, The Bidder Shall Pay The Amount In Philippine Peso To Cover The Cost Of Mail Or Courier Delivery. The Fee For Obtaining A Copy Of The Bid Documents And The Cost Of Mail Or Courier Shall Be Paid By The Bidder Thru S Cashier’s Check Or Manager’s Check Issued In Favor Of The Municipality Of Mapanas. 6. The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar Reserves The Right To Accept Or Reject Any Bid, To Annul The Bidding Process, And To Reject All Bids At Any Time Prior To Contract Award, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. 7. For Further Information, Please Refer To: Reno C. Salazar Bac Secretary Mapanas, Northern Samar Mobile # 09459852914 Ma. Teresa L. Minguez Bac Chairperson Mapanas N. Samar Mobile # 09778033758 Table Of Contents A. General 11 1. Scope Of Bid 11 2. Source Of Funds 11 3. Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, And Coercive Practices 11 4. Conflict Of Interest 12 5. Eligible Bidders 14 6. Bidder’s Responsibilities 15 7. Origin Of Goods And Services 17 8. Subcontracts 17 B. Contents Of Bidding Documents 17 9. Pre-bid Conference 17 10. Clarification And Amendment Of Bidding Documents 18 C. Preparation Of Bids 18 11. Language Of Bids 18 12. Documents Comprising The Bid: Eligibility And Technical Components 18 13. Documents Comprising The Bid: Financial Component 21 14. Alternative Bids 21 15. Bid Prices 22 16. Bid Currencies 22 17. Bid Validity 23 18. Bid Security 23 19. Format And Signing Of Bids 25 20. Sealing And Marking Of Bids 26 D. Submission And Opening Of Bids 26 21. Deadline For Submission Of Bids 26 22. Late Bids 26 23. Modification And Withdrawal Of Bids 27 24. Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids 27 E. Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 28 25. Process To Be Confidential 28 26. Clarification Of Bids 29 27. Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 29 28. Post Qualification 30 29. Reservation Clause 31 F. Award Of Contract 32 30. Contract Award 32 31. Signing Of The Contract 33 32. Performance Security 33 33. Notice To Proceed 34 A. General 1. Scope Of Bid 1.1. The Procuring Entity As Defined In The Bds, Invites Bids For The Construction Of Works, As Described In Section Vi. Specifications. The Name And Identification Number Of The Contract Is Provided In The Bds. 1.2. The Successful Bidder Will Be Expected To Complete The Works By The Intended Completion Date Specified In Scc Clause 1.16. 2. Source Of Funds The Procuring Entity Has A Budget Or Has Applied For Or Received Funds From The Funding Source Named In The Bds, And In The Amount Indicated In The Bds. It Intends To Apply Part Of The Funds Received For The Project, As Defined In The Bds, To Cover Eligible Payments Under The Contract For The Works. 3. Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, And Coercive Practices 3.1. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Bds, The Procuring Entity, As Well As Bidders And Contractors, Shall Observe The Highest Standard Of Ethics During The Procurement And Execution Of The Contract. In Pursuance Of This Policy, The Funding Source: (a) Defines, For Purposes Of This Provision, The Terms Set Forth Below As Follows: (i) "corrupt Practice" Means Behavior On The Part Of Officials In The Public Or Private Sectors By Which They Improperly And Unlawfully Enrich Themselves, Others, Or Induce Others To Do So, By Misusing The Position In Which They Are Placed, And Includes The Offering, Giving, Receiving, Or Soliciting Of Anything Of Value To Influence The Action Of Any Such Official In The Procurement Process Or In Contract Execution; Entering, On Behalf Of The Procuring Entity, Into Any Contract Or Transaction Manifestly And Grossly Disadvantageous To The Same, Whether Or Not The Public Officer Profited Or Will Profit Thereby, And Similar Acts As Provided In Republic Act 3019; (ii) "fraudulent Practice" Means A Misrepresentation Of Facts In Order To Influence A Procurement Process Or The Execution Of A Contract To The Detriment Of The Procuring Entity, And Includes Collusive Practices Among Bidders (prior To Or After Bid Submission) Designed To Establish Bid Prices At Artificial, Non-competitive Levels And To Deprive The Procuring Entity Of The Benefits Of Free And Open Competition; (iii) “collusive Practices” Means A Scheme Or Arrangement Between Two Or More Bidders, With Or Without The Knowledge Of The Procuring Entity, Designed To Establish Bid Prices At Artificial, Non-competitive Levels; And (iv) “coercive Practices” Means Harming Or Threatening To Harm, Directly Or Indirectly, Persons, Or Their Property To Influence Their Participation In A Procurement Process, Or Affect The Execution Of A Contract; (v) “obstructive Practice” Is (aa) Deliberately Destroying, Falsifying, Altering Or Concealing Of Evidence Material To An Administrative Proceedings Or Investigation Or Making False Statements To Investigators In Order To Materially Impede An Administrative Proceedings Or Investigation Of The Procuring Entity Or Any Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Into Allegations Of A Corrupt, Fraudulent, Coercive Or Collusive Practice; And/or Threatening, Harassing Or Intimidating Any Party To Prevent It From Disclosing Its Knowledge Of Matters Relevant To The Administrative Proceedings Or Investigation Or From Pursuing Such Proceedings Or Investigation; Or (bb) Acts Intended To Materially Impede The Exercise Of The Inspection And Audit Rights Of The Procuring Entity Or Any Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Herein. (b) Will Reject A Proposal For Award If It Determines That The Bidder Recommended For Award Has Engaged In Corrupt Or Fraudulent Practices In Competing For The Contract; And (c) Will Declare A Firm Ineligible, Either Indefinitely Or For A Stated Period Of Time, To Be Awarded Contract Funded By The Funding Source If It At Any Time Determines That The Firm Has Engaged In Corrupt Or Fraudulent Practices In Competing Or, Or In Executing, A Contract Funded By The Funding Source. 3.2. Further, The Procuring Entity Will Seek To Impose The Maximum Civil, Administrative, And/or Criminal Penalties Available Under The Applicable Laws On Individuals And Organizations Deemed To Be Involved In Any Of The Practices Mentioned In Itb Clause 3.1(a). 3.3. Furthermore, The Funding Source And The Procuring Entity Reserve The Right To Inspect And Audit Records And Accounts Of A Contractor In The Bidding For And Performance Of A Contract Themselves Or Through Independent Auditors As Reflected In The Gcc Clause 34. 4. Conflict Of Interest 4.1. All Bidders Found To Have Conflicting Interests Shall Be Disqualified To Participate In The Procurement At Hand, Without Prejudice To The Imposition Of Appropriate Administrative, Civil, And Criminal Sanctions. A Bidder May Be Considered To Have Conflicting Interests With Another Bidder In Any Of The Events Described In Paragraphs (a) Through (c) And A General Conflict Of Interest In Any Of The Circumstances Set Out In Paragraphs (d) Through (g) Below: (a) A Bidder Has Controlling Shareholders In Common With Another Bidder; (b) A Bidder Receives Or Has Received Any Direct Or Indirect Subsidy From Any Other Bidder; (c) A Bidder Has The Same Legal Representative As That Of Another Bidder For Purposes Of This Bid; (d) A Bidder Has A Relationship, Directly Or Through Third Parties, That Puts Them In A Position To Have Access To Information About Or Influence On The Bid Of Another Bidder Or Influence The Decisions Of The Procuring Entity Regarding This Bidding Process. This Will Include A Firm Or An Organization Who Lends, Or Temporarily Seconds, Its Personnel To Firms Or Organizations Which Are Engaged In Consulting Services For The Preparation Related To Procurement For Or Implementation Of The Project If The Personnel Would Be Involved In Any Capacity On The Same Project; (e) A Bidder Submits More Than One Bid In This Bidding Process. However, This Does Not Limit The Participation Of Subcontractors In More Than One Bid; (f) A Bidder Who Participated As A Consultant In The Preparation Of The Design Or Technical Specifications Of The Goods And Related Services That Are The Subject Of The Bid; Or (g) A Bidder Who Lends, Or Temporary Seconds, Its Personnel To Firms Or Organizations Which Are Engaged In Consulting Services For The Preparation Related To Procurement For Or Implementation Of The Project, If The Personnel Would Be Involved In Any Capacity On The Same Project. 4.2. In Accordance With Section 47 Of The Irr Of Ra 9184, All Bidding Documents Shall Be Accompanied By A Sworn Affidavit Of The Bidder That It Is Not Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), Members Of The Technical Working Group (twg), Members Of The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office (pmo) Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants, By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree. On The Part Of The Bidder, This Clause Shall Apply To The Following Persons: (a) If The Bidder Is An Individual Or A Sole Proprietorship, To The Bidder Himself; (b) If The Bidder Is A Partnership, To All Its Officers And Members; (c) If The Bidder Is A Corporation, To All Its Officers, Directors, And Controlling Stockholders; And (d) If The Bidder Is A Joint Venture (jv), The Provisions Of Items (a), (b), Or (c) Of This Clause Shall Correspondingly Apply To Each Of The Members Of The Said Jv, As May Be Appropriate. Relationship Of The Nature Described Above Or Failure To Comply With This Clause Will Result In The Automatic Disqualification Of A Bidder. 5. Eligible Bidders 5.1. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Bds, The Following Persons Shall Be Eligible To Participate In This Bidding: (a) Duly Licensed Filipino Citizens/sole Proprietorships; (b) Partnerships Duly Organized Under The Laws Of The Philippines And Of Which At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%) Of The Interest Belongs To Citizens Of The Philippines; (c) Corporations Duly Organized Under The Laws Of The Philippines, And Of Which At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%) Of The Outstanding Capital Stock Belongs To Citizens Of The Philippines; (d) Cooperatives Duly Organized Under The Laws Of The Philippines, And Of Which At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%) Of The Interest Belongs To Citizens Of The Philippines; And (e) Persons/entities Forming Themselves Into A Jv, I.e., A Group Of Two (2) Or More Persons/entities That Intend To Be Jointly And Severally Responsible Or Liable For A Particular Contract: Provided, However, That, In Accordance With Letter Of Instructions No. 630, Filipino Ownership Or Interest Of The Joint Venture Concerned Shall Be At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%): Provided, Further, That Joint Ventures In Which Filipino Ownership Or Interest Is Less Than Seventy Five Percent (75%) May Be Eligible Where The Structures To Be Built Require The Application Of Techniques And/or Technologies Which Are Not Adequately Possessed By A Person/entity Meeting The Seventy Five Percent (75%) Filipino Ownership Requirement: Provided, Finally, That In The Latter Case, Filipino Ownership Or Interest Shall Not Be Less Than Twenty Five Percent (25%). For This Purpose Filipino Ownership Or Interest Shall Be Based On The Contributions Of Each Of The Members Of The Joint Venture As Specified In Their Jva. 5.2. The Procuring Entity May Also Invite Foreign Bidders When Provided For Under Any Treaty Or International Or Executive Agreement As Specified In The Bds. 5.3. Government Corporate Entities May Be Eligible To Participate Only If They Can Establish That They (a) Are Legally And Financially Autonomous, (b) Operate Under Commercial Law, And (c) Are Not Dependent Agencies Of The Gop Or The Procuring Entity. 5.4. (a) Unless Otherwise Provided In The Bds, The Bidder Must Have Completed, Within Ten (10) Years From The Submission Of Bids, A Single Contract That Is Similar To This Project, Equivalent To At Least Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Abc Adjusted To Current Prices Using The National Statistics Office Consumer Price Index. (b) For Foreign-funded Procurement, The Procuring Entity And The Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution May Agree On Another Track Record Requirement, As Specified In The Bds. For This Purpose, Contracts Similar To The Project Shall Be Those Described In Thebds, And Completed Within The Period Stated In The Invitation To Bid And Itb Clause 12.1(a)(iii). 5.5. The Bidder Must Submit A Computation Of Its Net Financial Contracting Capacity (nfcc) Or A Commitment From A Universal Or Commercial Bank To Extend A Credit Line In Its Favor If Awarded The Contract For This Project (clc). The Nfcc, Computed Using The Following Formula, Must Be At Least Equal To The Abc To Be Bid: Nfcc = [(current Assets Minus Current Liabilities) (k)] Minus The Value Of All Outstanding Or Uncompleted Portions Of The Projects Under Ongoing Contracts, Including Awarded Contracts Yet To Be Started Coinciding With The Contract For This Project. Where: K = 10 For A Contract Duration Of One Year Or Less, 15 For A Contract Duration Of More Than One Year Up To Two Years, And 20 For A Contract Duration Of More Than Two Years. The Clc Must Be At Least Equal To Ten Percent (10%) Of The Abc For This Project. If Issued By A Foreign Bank, It Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank. In The Case Of Local Government Units (lgus), The Bidder May Also Submit Clc From Other Banks Certified By The Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas (bsp) As Authorized To Issue Such Financial Instrument. 6. Bidder’s Responsibilities 6.1. The Bidder Or Its Duly Authorized Representative Shall Submit A Sworn Statement In The Form Prescribed In Section Ix. Bidding Forms As Required In Itb Clause 12.1(b)(iii). 6.2. The Bidder Is Responsible For The Following: (a) Having Taken Steps To Carefully Examine All Of The Bidding Documents; (b) Having Acknowledged All Conditions, Local Or Otherwise, Affecting The Implementation Of The Contract; (c) Having Made An Estimate Of The Facilities Available And Needed For The Contract To Be Bid, If Any; (d) Having Complied With Its Responsibility To Inquire Or Secure Supplemental/bid Bulletin/s As Provided Under Itb Clause 10.3. (e) Ensuring That It Is Not “blacklisted” Or Barred From Bidding By The Gop Or Any Of Its Agencies, Offices, Corporations, Or Lgus, Including Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Whose Blacklisting Rules Have Been Recognized By The Gppb; (f) Ensuring That Each Of The Documents Submitted In Satisfaction Of The Bidding Requirements Is An Authentic Copy Of The Original, Complete, And All Statements And Information Provided Therein Are True And Correct; (g) Authorizing The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or Its Duly Authorized Representative/s To Verify All The Documents Submitted; (h) Ensuring That The Signatory Is The Duly Authorized Representative Of The Bidder, And Granted Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary And/or To Represent The Bidder In The Bidding, With The Duly Notarized Secretary’s Certificate Attesting To Such Fact, If The Bidder Is A Corporation, Partnership, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture; (i) Complying With The Disclosure Provision Under Section 47 Of The Act In Relation To Other Provisions Of Republic Act 3019; And (j) Complying With Existing Labor Laws And Standards, If Applicable. Failure To Observe Any Of The Above Responsibilities Shall Be At The Risk Of The Bidder Concerned. 6.3. The Bidder, By The Act Of Submitting Its Bid, Shall Be Deemed To Have Inspected The Site, Determined The General Characteristics Of The Contract Works And The Conditions For This Project And Examine All Instructions, Forms, Terms, And Project Requirements In The Bidding Documents. 6.4. It Shall Be The Sole Responsibility Of The Prospective Bidder To Determine And To Satisfy Itself By Such Means As It Considers Necessary Or Desirable As To All Matters Pertaining To This Project, Including: (a) The Location And The Nature Of The Contract, Project, Or Work; (b) Climatic Conditions; (c) Transportation Facilities; (c) Nature And Condition Of The Terrain, Geological Conditions At The Site Communication Facilities, Requirements, Location And Availability Of Construction Aggregates And Other Materials, Labor, Water, Electric Power And Access Roads; And (d) Other Factors That May Affect The Cost, Duration And Execution Or Implementation Of The Contract, Project, Or Work. 6.5. The Procuring Entity Shall Not Assume Any Responsibility Regarding Erroneous Interpretations Or Conclusions By The Prospective Or Eligible Bidder Out Of The Data Furnished By The Procuring Entity. 6.6. Before Submitting Their Bids, The Bidders Are Deemed To Have Become Familiar With All Existing Laws, Decrees, Ordinances, Acts And Regulations Of The Philippines Which May Affect The Contract In Any Way. 6.7. The Bidder Shall Bear All Costs Associated With The Preparation And Submission Of His Bid, And The Procuring Entity Will In No Case Be Responsible Or Liable For Those Costs, Regardless Of The Conduct Or Outcome Of The Bidding Process. 6.8. Bidders Should Note That The Procuring Entity Will Only Accept Bids Only From Those That Have Paid The Nonrefundable Fee For The Bidding Documents At The Office Indicated In The Invitation To Bid. 7. Origin Of Goods And Services There Is No Restriction On The Origin Of Goods, Or Contracting Of Works Or Services Other Than Those Prohibited By A Decision Of The United Nations Security Council Taken Under Chapter Vii Of The Charter Of The United Nations. 8. Subcontracts 8.1. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Bds, The Bidder May Subcontract Portions Of The Works To An Extent As May Be Approved By The Procuring Entity And Stated In The Bds. However, Subcontracting Of Any Portion Shall Not Relieve The Bidder From Any Liability Or Obligation That May Arise From The Contract For This Project. 8.2. Subcontractors Must Submit The Documentary Requirements Under Itb Clause 12 And Comply With The Eligibility Criteria Specified In The Bds. In The Event That Any Subcontractor Is Found By The Procuring Entity To Be Ineligible, The Subcontracting Of Such Portion Of The Works Shall Be Disallowed. 8.3. The Bidder May Identify The Subcontractor To Whom A Portion Of The Works Will Be Subcontracted At Any Stage Of The Bidding Process Or During Contract Implementation. If The Bidder Opts To Disclose The Name Of The Subcontractor During Bid Submission, The Bidder Shall Include The Required Documents As Part Of The Technical Component Of Its Bid. B. Contents Of Bidding Documents 9. Pre-bid Conference 9.1. (a) If So Specified In The Bds, A Pre-bid Conference Shall Be Held At The Venue And On The Date Indicated Therein, To Clarify And Address The Bidders’ Questions On The Technical And Financial Components Of This Project. (b) The Pre-bid Conference Shall Be Held At Least Twelve (12) Calendar Days Before The Deadline For The Submission Of And Receipt Of Bids. If The Procuring Entity Determines That, By Reason Of The Method, Nature, Or Complexity Of The Contract To Be Bid, Or When International Participation Will Be More Advantageous To The Gop, A Longer Period For The Preparation Of Bids Is Necessary, The Pre-bid Conference Shall Be Held At Least Thirty (30) Calendar Days Before The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids, As Specified In The Bds. 9.2. Bidders Are Encouraged To Attend The Pre-bid Conference To Ensure That They Fully Understand The Procuring Entity’s Requirements. Non-attendance Of The Bidder Will In No Way Prejudice Its Bid; However, The Bidder Is Expected To Know The Changes And/or Amendments To The Bidding Documents As Recorded In The Minutes Of The Pre-bid Conference And The Supplemental/bid Bulletin. 9.3. Any Statement Made At The Pre-bid Conference Shall Not Modify The Terms Of The Bidding Documents Unless Such Statement Is Specifically Identified In Writing As An Amendment Thereto And Issued As A Supplemental/bid Bulletin. 10. Clarification And Amendment Of Bidding Documents 10.1. Bidders Who Have Purchased The Bidding Documents May Request For Clarification(s) On Any Part Of The Bidding Documents Or For An Interpretation. Such A Request Must Be In Writing And Submitted To The Procuring Entity At The Address Indicated In The Bds At Least Ten (10) Calendar Days Before The Deadline Set For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 10.2. Supplemental/bid Bulletins May Be Issued Upon The Procuring Entity’s Initiative For Purposes Of Clarifying Or Modifying Any Provision Of The Bidding Documents Not Later Than Seven (7) Calendar Days Before The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. Any Modification To The Bidding Documents Shall Be Identified As An Amendment. 10.3. Any Supplemental/bid Bulletin Issued By The Bac Shall Also Be Posted On The Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (philgeps) And The Website Of The Procuring Entity Concerned, If Available. Unless, Otherwise Provided In The Bds, It Shall Be The Responsibility Of All Bidders Who Secure The Bidding Documents To Inquire And Secure Supplemental/bid Bulletins That May Be Issued By The Bac. However, Bidders Who Have Submitted Bids Before The Issuance Of The Supplemental/bid Bulletin Must Be Informed And Allowed To Modify Or Withdraw Their Bids In Accordance With Itb Clause 23. C. Preparation Of Bids 11. Language Of Bids The Bid, As Well As All Correspondence And Documents Relating To The Bid Exchanged By The Bidder And The Procuring Entity, Shall Be Written In English. Supporting Documents And Printed Literature Furnished By The Bidder May Be In Another Language Provided They Are Accompanied By An Accurate Translation In English Certified By The Appropriate Embassy Or Consulate In The Philippines, In Which Case The English Translation Shall Govern, For Purposes Of Interpretation Of The Bid. 12. Documents Comprising The Bid: Eligibility And Technical Components 12.1. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Bds, The First Envelope Shall Contain The Following Eligibility And Technical Documents: (a) Eligibility Documents – Class "a" Documents: (i) Registration Certificate From The Securities And Exchange Commission (sec), Department Of Trade And Industry (dti) For Sole Proprietorship, Or Cooperative Development Authority (cda) For Cooperatives, Or Any Proof Of Such Registration As Stated In The Bds; (ii) Mayor’s Permit Issued By The City Or Municipality Where The Principal Place Of Business Of The Prospective Bidder Is Located; (iii) Statement Of All Its Ongoing And Completed Government And Private Contracts Within Ten (10) Years From The Submission Of Bids, Including Contracts Awarded But Not Yet Started, If Any. The Statement Shall Include, For Each Contract, The Following: (iii.1) Name Of The Contract; (iii.2) Date Of The Contract; (iii.3) Contract Duration; (iii.4) Owner’s Name And Address; (iii.5) Nature Of Work; (iii.6) Contractor’s Role (whether Sole Contractor, Subcontractor, Or Partner In A Jv) And Percentage Of Participation; (iii.7) Total Contract Value At Award; (iii.8) Date Of Completion Or Estimated Completion Time; (iii.9) Total Contract Value At Completion, If Applicable; (iii.10) Percentages Of Planned And Actual Accomplishments, If Applicable; (iii.11) Value Of Outstanding Works, If Applicable; (iii.12) The Statement Shall Be Supported By The Notices Of Award And/or Notices To Proceed Issued By The Owners; And (iii.13) The Statement Shall Be Supported By The Constructors Performance Evaluation System (cpes) Rating Sheets, And/or Certificates Of Completion And Owner’s Acceptance, If Applicable; (iv) Unless Otherwise Provided In The Bds, Valid Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (pcab) License And Registration For The Type And Cost Of The Contract For This Project; (v) Audited Financial Statements, Showing, Among Others, The Prospective Total And Current Assets And Liabilities, Stamped “received” By The Bir Or Its Duly Accredited And Authorized Institutions, For The Preceding Calendar Year Which Should Not Be Earlier Than Two (2) Years From The Date Of Bid Submission; (vi) Nfcc Computation Or Clc In Accordance With Itb Clause 5.5; And Class "b" Document: (vii) If Applicable, Valid Joint Venture Agreement (jva) Or, In Lieu Thereof, Duly Notarized Statements From All The Potential Joint Venture Partners Stating That They Will Enter Into And Abide By The Provisions Of The Jva In The Instance That The Bid Is Successful Shall Be Included In The Bid. (b) Technical Documents – (i) Bid Security As Prescribed In Itb Clause 18. If The Bidder Opts To Submit The Bid Security In The Form Of: (i.1) A Bank Draft/guarantee Or An Irrevocable Letter Of Credit Issued By A Foreign Bank, It Shall Be Accompanied By A Confirmation From A Universal Or Commercial Bank; Or (i.2) A Surety Bond Accompanied By A Certification Coming From An Authorized Insurance Commission That A Surety Or Insurance Company Is Authorized To Issue Such Instrument; (ii) Project Requirements, Which Shall Include The Following: (ii.1) Organizational Chart For The Contract To Be Bid; (ii.2) List Of Contractor’s Personnel (viz, Project Manager, Project Engineers, Materials Engineers, And Foremen), To Be Assigned To The Contract To Be Bid, With Their Complete Qualification And Experience Data; And (ii.3) List Of Contractor’s Equipment Units, Which Are Owned, Leased, And/or Under Purchase Agreements, Supported By Certification Of Availability Of Equipment From The Equipment Lessor/vendor For The Duration Of The Project; And (iii) Sworn Statement In Accordance With Section 25.2(b)(iv) Of The Irr Of Ra 9184 And Using The Form Prescribed In Section Ix. Bidding Forms. 13. Documents Comprising The Bid: Financial Component 13.1. Unless Otherwise Stated In The Bds, The Financial Component Of The Bid Shall Contain The Following: (a) Financial Bid Form In Accordance With The Form Prescribed In Section Ix. Bidding Forms; And (b) Any Other Document Related To The Financial Component Of The Bid As Stated In The Bds. 13.2. (a) Unless Indicated In The Bds, All Bids That Exceed The Abc Shall Not Be Accepted. (b) Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Bds, For Foreign-funded Procurement, A Ceiling May Be Applied To Bid Prices Provided The Following Conditions Are Met: (i) Bidding Documents Are Obtainable Free Of Charge On A Freely Accessible Website. If Payment Of Bidding Documents Is Required By The Procuring Entity, Payment Could Be Made Upon The Submission Of Bids. (ii) The Procuring Entity Has Procedures In Place To Ensure That The Abc Is Based On Recent Estimates Made By The Engineer Or The Responsible Unit Of The Procuring Entity And That The Estimates Are Based On Adequate Detailed Engineering (in The Case Of Works) And Reflect The Quality, Supervision And Risk And Inflationary Factors, As Well As Prevailing Market Prices, Associated With The Types Of Works Or Goods To Be Procured. (iii) The Procuring Entity Has Trained Cost Estimators On Estimating Prices And Analyzing Bid Variances. In The Case Of Infrastructure Projects, The Procuring Entity Must Also Have Trained Quantity Surveyors. (iv) The Procuring Entity Has Established A System To Monitor And Report Bid Prices Relative To Abc And Engineer’s/procuring Entity’s Estimate. (v) The Procuring Entity Has Established A Monitoring And Evaluation System For Contract Implementation To Provide A Feedback On Actual Total Costs Of Goods And Works. 14. Alternative Bids 14.1. Alternative Bids Shall Be Rejected. For This Purpose, Alternative Bid Is An Offer Made By A Bidder In Addition Or As A Substitute To Its Original Bid Which May Be Included As Part Of Its Original Bid Or Submitted Separately Therewith For Purposes Of Bidding. A Bid With Options Is Considered An Alternative Bid Regardless Of Whether Said Bid Proposal Is Contained In A Single Envelope Or Submitted In Two (2) Or More Separate Bid Envelopes. 14.2. Bidders Shall Submit Offers That Comply With The Requirements Of The Bidding Documents, Including The Basic Technical Design As Indicated In The Drawings And Specifications. Unless There Is A Value Engineering Clause In The Bds, Alternative Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. 14.3. Each Bidder Shall Submit Only One Bid, Either Individually Or As A Partner In A Jv. A Bidder Who Submits Or Participates In More Than One Bid (other Than As A Subcontractor If A Subcontractor Is Permitted To Participate In More Than One Bid) Will Cause All The Proposals With The Bidder’s Participation To Be Disqualified. This Shall Be Without Prejudice To Any Applicable Criminal, Civil And Administrative Penalties That May Be Imposed Upon The Persons And Entities Concerned. 15. Bid Prices 15.1. The Contract Shall Be For The Whole Works, As Described In Itb Clause 1.1, Based On The Priced Bill Of Quantities Submitted By The Bidder. 15.2. The Bidder Shall Fill In Rates And Prices For All Items Of The Works Described In The Bill Of Quantities. Bids Not Addressing Or Providing All Of The Required Items In The Bidding Documents Including, Where Applicable, Bill Of Quantities, Shall Be Considered Non-responsive And, Thus, Automatically Disqualified. In This Regard, Where A Required Item Is Provided, But No Price Is Indicated, The Same Shall Be Considered As Non-responsive, But Specifying A "0" (zero) For The Said Item Would Mean That It Is Being Offered For Free To The Government. 15.3. All Duties, Taxes, And Other Levies Payable By The Contractor Under The Contract, Or For Any Other Cause, Prior To The Deadline For Submission Of Bids, Shall Be Included In The Rates, Prices, And Total Bid Price Submitted By The Bidder. 15.4. All Bid Prices For The Given Scope Of Work In The Contract As Awarded Shall Be Considered As Fixed Prices, And Therefore Not Subject To Price Escalation During Contract Implementation, Except Under Extraordinary Circumstances As Specified In Gcc Clause 48. Price Escalation May Be Allowed In Extraordinary Circumstances As May Be Determined By The National Economic And Development Authority In Accordance With The Civil Code Of The Philippines, And Upon The Recommendation Of The Procuring Entity. Furthermore, In Cases Where The Cost Of The Awarded Contract Is Affected By Any Applicable New Laws, Ordinances, Regulations, Or Other Acts Of The Gop, Promulgated After The Date Of Bid Opening, A Contract Price Adjustment Shall Be Made Or Appropriate Relief Shall Be Applied On A No Loss-no Gain Basis. 16. Bid Currencies 16.1. All Bid Prices Shall Be Quoted In Philippine Pesos Unless Otherwise Provided In The Bds. However, For Purposes Of Bid Evaluation, Bids Denominated In Foreign Currencies Shall Be Converted To Philippine Currency Based On The Exchange Rate Prevailing On The Day Of The Bid Opening. 16.2. If So Allowed In Accordance With Itb Clause 16.1, The Procuring Entity For Purposes Of Bid Evaluation And Comparing The Bid Prices Will Convert The Amounts In Various Currencies In Which The Bid Price Is Expressed To Philippine Pesos At The Exchange Rate As Published In The Bsp Reference Rate Bulletin On The Day Of The Bid Opening. 16.3. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Bds, Payment Of The Contract Price Shall Be Made In Philippine Pesos. 17. Bid Validity 17.1. Bids Shall Remain Valid For The Period Specified In The Bds Which Shall Not Exceed One Hundred Twenty (120) Calendar Days From The Date Of The Opening Of Bids. 17.2. In Exceptional Circumstances, Prior To The Expiration Of The Bid Validity Period, The Procuring Entity May Request Bidders To Extend The Period Of Validity Of Their Bids. The Request And The Responses Shall Be Made In Writing. The Bid Security Described In Itb Clause 18 Should Also Be Extended Corresponding To The Extension Of The Bid Validity Period At The Least. A Bidder May Refuse The Request Without Forfeiting Its Bid Security, But His Bid Shall No Longer Be Considered For Further Evaluation And Award. A Bidder Granting The Request Shall Not Be Required Or Permitted To Modify Its Bid. 18. Bid Security 18.1. The Bid Security In The Amount Stated In The Bds Shall Be Equal To The Percentage Of The Abc In Accordance With The Following Schedule: Form Of Bid Security Amount Of Bid Security (equal To Percentage Of The Abc) (a) Cash Or Cashier’s/manager’s Check Issued By A Universal Or Commercial Bank. Two Percent (2%) (b) Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit Issued By A Universal Or Commercial Bank: Provided, However, That It Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank, If Issued By A Foreign Bank. (c) Surety Bond Callable Upon Demand Issued By A Surety Or Insurance Company Duly Certified By The Insurance Commission As Authorized To Issue Such Security; And/or Five Percent (5%) (d) Any Combination Of The Foregoing. Proportionate To Share Of Form With Respect To Total Amount Of Security For Biddings Conducted By Local Government Units, The Bidder May Also Submit Bid Securities In The Form Of Cashier’s/manager’s Check, Bank Draft/guarantee, Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit From Other Banks Certified By The Bsp As Authorized To Issue Such Financial Statement. 18.2. The Bid Security Should Be Valid For The Period Specified In The Bds. Any Bid Not Accompanied By An Acceptable Bid Security Shall Be Rejected By The Procuring Entity As Non-responsive. 18.3. No Bid Securities Shall Be Returned To Bidders After The Opening Of Bids And Before Contract Signing, Except To Those That Failed Or Declared As Post-disqualified, Upon Submission Of A Written Waiver Of Their Right To File A Motion For Reconsideration And/or Protest. Without Prejudice On Its Forfeiture, Bid Securities Shall Be Returned Only After The Bidder With The Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid Has Signed The Contract And Furnished The Performance Security, But In No Case Later Than The Expiration Of The Bid Security Validity Period Indicated In Itb Clause 18.2. 18.4. Upon Signing And Execution Of The Contract, Pursuant To Itb Clause 31, And The Posting Of The Performance Security, Pursuant To Itb Clause 32, The Successful Bidder’s Bid Security Will Be Discharged, But In No Case Later Than The Bid Security Validity Period As Indicated In Itb Clause 18.2. 18.5. The Bid Security May Be Forfeited: (a) If A Bidder: (i) Withdraws Its Bid During The Period Of Bid Validity Specified In Itb Clause 17; (ii) Does Not Accept The Correction Of Errors Pursuant To Itb Clause 27.3(b); (iii) Fails To Submit The Requirements Within The Prescribed Period, Or A Finding Against Their Veracity, As Stated In Itb Clause 28.2; (iv) Submission Of Eligibility Requirements Containing False Information Or Falsified Documents; (v) Submission Of Bids That Contain False Information Or Falsified Documents, Or The Concealment Of Such Information In The Bids In Order To Influence The Outcome Of Eligibility Screening Or Any Other Stage Of The Public Bidding; (vi) Allowing The Use Of One’s Name, Or Using The Name Of Another For Purposes Of Public Bidding; (vii) Withdrawal Of A Bid, Or Refusal To Accept An Award, Or Enter Into Contract With The Government Without Justifiable Cause, After The Bidder Had Been Adjudged As Having Submitted The Lowest Calculated And Responsive Bid; (viii) Refusal Or Failure To Post The Required Performance Security Within The Prescribed Time; (ix) Refusal To Clarify Or Validate In Writing Its Bid During Post-qualification Within A Period Of Seven (7) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Request For Clarification; (x) Any Documented Attempt By A Bidder To Unduly Influence The Outcome Of The Bidding In His Favor; (xi) Failure Of The Potential Joint Venture Partners To Enter Into The Joint Venture After The Bid Is Declared Successful; Or (xii) All Other Acts That Tend To Defeat The Purpose Of The Competitive Bidding, Such As Habitually Withdrawing From Bidding, Submitting Late Bids Or Patently Insufficient Bid, For At Least Three (3) Times Within A Year, Except For Valid Reasons. (b) If The Successful Bidder: (i) Fails To Sign The Contract In Accordance With Itb Clause 31; (ii) Fails To Furnish Performance Security In Accordance With Itb Clause 32. 19. Format And Signing Of Bids 19.1. Bidders Shall Submit Their Bids Through Their Duly Authorized Representative Using The Appropriate Forms Provided In Section Ix. Bidding Forms On Or Before The Deadline Specified In The Itb Clause 21 In Two (2) Separate Sealed Bid Envelopes, And Which Shall Be Submitted Simultaneously. The First Shall Contain The Technical Component Of The Bid, Including The Eligibility Requirements Under Itb Clause 12.1, And The Second Shall Contain The Financial Component Of The Bid. 19.2. Forms As Mentioned In Itb Clause 19.1 Must Be Completed Without Any Alterations To Their Format, And No Substitute Form Shall Be Accepted. All Blank Spaces Shall Be Filled In With The Information Requested. 19.3. The Bidder Shall Prepare An Original Of The First And Second Envelopes As Described In Itb Clauses 12 And 13. In Addition, The Bidder Shall Submit Copies Of The First And Second Envelopes. In The Event Of Any Discrepancy Between The Original And The Copies, The Original Shall Prevail. 19.4. The Bid, Except For Unamended Printed Literature, Shall Be Signed, And Each And Every Page Thereof Shall Be Initialed, By The Duly Authorized Representative/s Of The Bidder. 19.5. Any Interlineations, Erasures, Or Overwriting Shall Be Valid Only If They Are Signed Or Initialed By The Duly Authorized Representative/s Of The Bidder. 20. Sealing And Marking Of Bids 20.1. Bidders Shall Enclose Their Original Eligibility And Technical Documents Described In Itb Clause 12, In One Sealed Envelope Marked “original - Technical Component”, And The Original Of Their Financial Component In Another Sealed Envelope Marked “original - Financial Component”, Sealing Them All In An Outer Envelope Marked “original Bid”. 20.2. Each Copy Of The First And Second Envelopes Shall Be Similarly Sealed Duly Marking The Inner Envelopes As “copy No. ___ - Technical Component” And “copy No. ___ – Financial Component” And The Outer Envelope As “copy No. ___”, Respectively. These Envelopes Containing The Original And The Copies Shall Then Be Enclosed In One Single Envelope. 20.3. The Original And The Number Of Copies Of The Bid As Indicated In The Bds Shall Be Typed Or Written In Indelible Ink And Shall Be Signed By The Bidder Or Its Duly Authorized Representative/s. 20.4. All Envelopes Shall: (a) Contain The Name Of The Contract To Be Bid In Capital Letters; (b) Bear The Name And Address Of The Bidder In Capital Letters; (c) Be Addressed To The Procuring Entity’s Bac Identified In Itb Clause 10.1; (d) Bear The Specific Identification Of This Bidding Process Indicated In The Invitation To Bid; And (e) Bear A Warning “do Not Open Before…” The Date And Time For The Opening Of Bids, In Accordance With Itb Clause 21. 20.5. If Bids Are Not Sealed And Marked As Required, The Procuring Entity Will Assume No Responsibility For The Misplacement Or Premature Opening Of The Bid. D. Submission And Opening Of Bids 21. Deadline For Submission Of Bids Bids Must Be Received By The Procuring Entity’s Bac At The Address And On Or Before The Date And Time Indicated In The Bds. 22. Late Bids Any Bid Submitted After The Deadline For Submission And Receipt Of Bids Prescribed By The Procuring Entity, Pursuant To Itb Clause 21, Shall Be Declared “late” And Shall Not Be Accepted By The Procuring Entity. 23. Modification And Withdrawal Of Bids 23.1. The Bidder May Modify Its Bid After It Has Been Submitted; Provided That The Modification Is Received By The Procuring Entity Prior To The Deadline Prescribed For Submission And Receipt Of Bids. The Bidder Shall Not Be Allowed To Retrieve Its Original Bid, But Shall Be Allowed To Submit Another Bid Equally Sealed, Properly Identified, Linked To Its Original Bid Marked As “technical Modification” Or “financial Modification” And Stamped “received” By The Bac. Bid Modifications Received After The Applicable Deadline Shall Not Be Considered And Shall Be Returned To The Bidder Unopened. 23.2. A Bidder May, Through A Letter Of Withdrawal, Withdraw Its Bid After It Has Been Submitted, For Valid And Justifiable Reason; Provided That The Letter Of Withdrawal Is Received By The Procuring Entity Prior To The Deadline Prescribed For Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 23.3. Bids Requested To Be Withdrawn In Accordance With Itb Clause 23.1 Shall Be Returned Unopened To The Bidders. A Bidder May Also Express Its Intention Not To Participate In The Bidding Through A Letter Which Should Reach And Be Stamped By The Bac Before The Deadline For Submission And Receipt Of Bids. A Bidder That Withdraws Its Bid Shall Not Be Permitted To Submit Another Bid, Directly Or Indirectly, For The Same Contract. 23.4. No Bid May Be Modified After The Deadline For Submission Of Bids. No Bid May Be Withdrawn In The Interval Between The Deadline For Submission Of Bids And The Expiration Of The Period Of Bid Validity Specified By The Bidder On The Financial Bid Form. Withdrawal Of A Bid During This Interval Shall Result In The Forfeiture Of The Bidder’s Bid Security, Pursuant To Itb Clause 18.5, And The Imposition Of Administrative, Civil, And Criminal Sanctions As Prescribed By Ra 9184 And Its Irr. 24. Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids 24.1. The Bac Shall Open The First Bid Envelopes Of Bidders In Public As Specified In The Bds To Determine Each Bidder’s Compliance With The Documents Prescribed In Itb Clause 12. For This Purpose, The Bac Shall Check The Submitted Documents Of Each Bidder Against A Checklist Of Required Documents To Ascertain If They Are All Present, Using A Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion. If A Bidder Submits The Required Document, It Shall Be Rated “passed” For That Particular Requirement. In This Regard, Bids That Fail To Include Any Requirement Or Are Incomplete Or Patently Insufficient Shall Be Considered As “failed”. Otherwise, The Bac Shall Rate The Said First Bid Envelope As “passed”. 24.2. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Bds, Immediately After Determining Compliance With The Requirements In The First Envelope, The Bac Shall Forthwith Open The Second Bid Envelope Of Each Remaining Eligible Bidder Whose First Bid Envelope Was Rated “passed”. The Second Envelope Of Each Complying Bidder Shall Be Opened Within The Same Day. In Case One Or More Of The Requirements In The Second Envelope Of A Particular Bid Is Missing, Incomplete Or Patently Insufficient, And/or If The Submitted Total Bid Price Exceeds The Abc Unless Otherwise Provided In Itb Clause 13.1(b), The Bac Shall Rate The Bid Concerned As “failed”. Only Bids That Are Determined To Contain All The Bid Requirements For Both Components Shall Be Rated “passed” And Shall Immediately Be Considered For Evaluation And Comparison. 24.3. Letters Of Withdrawal Shall Be Read Out And Recorded During Bid Opening, And The Envelope Containing The Corresponding Withdrawn Bid Shall Be Returned To The Bidder Unopened. If The Withdrawing Bidder’s Representative Is In Attendance, The Original Bid And All Copies Thereof Shall Be Returned To The Representative During The Bid Opening. If The Representative Is Not In Attendance, The Bid Shall Be Returned Unopened By Registered Mail. The Bidder May Withdraw Its Bid Prior To The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids, Provided That The Corresponding Letter Of Withdrawal Contains A Valid Authorization Requesting For Such Withdrawal, Subject To Appropriate Administrative Sanctions. 24.4. If A Bidder Has Previously Secured A Certification From The Procuring Entity To The Effect That It Has Previously Submitted The Above-enumerated Class “a” Documents, The Said Certification May Be Submitted In Lieu Of The Requirements Enumerated In Itb Clause 12.1(a), Items (i) To (vi). 24.5. In The Case Of An Eligible Foreign Bidder As Described In Itb Clause 5, The Class “a” Documents Enumerated In Itb Clause 12.1(a) May Be Substituted With The Appropriate Equivalent Documents, If Any, Issued By The Country Of The Foreign Bidder Concerned. 24.6. Each Partner Of A Joint Venture Agreement Shall Likewise Submit The Documents Required In Itb Clauses 12.1(a)(i) And 12.1(a)(ii). Submission Of Documents Required Under Itb Clauses 12.1(a)(iii) To 12.1(a)(vi) By Any Of The Joint Venture Partners Constitutes Compliance. 24.7. A Bidder Determined As “failed” Has Three (3) Calendar Days Upon Written Notice Or, If Present At The Time Of Bid Opening, Upon Verbal Notification Within Which To File A Request For Reconsideration With The Bac: Provided, However, That The Request For Reconsideration Shall Not Be Granted If It Is Established That The Finding Of Failure Is Due To The Fault Of The Bidder Concerned: Provided, Further, That The Bac Shall Decide On The Request For Reconsideration Within Seven (7) Calendar Days From Receipt Thereof. If A Failed Bidder Signifies His Intent To File A Request For Reconsideration, The Bac Shall Keep The Bid Envelopes Of The Said Failed Bidder Unopened And/or Duly Sealed Until Such Time That The Request For Reconsideration Or Protest Has Been Resolved. E. Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 25. Process To Be Confidential 25.1. Members Of The Bac, Including Its Staff And Personnel, As Well As Its Secretariat And Twg, Are Prohibited From Making Or Accepting Any Kind Of Communication With Any Bidder Regarding The Evaluation Of Their Bids Until The Issuance Of The Notice Of Award, Unless N The Case Of Itb Clause 26. 25.2. Any Effort By A Bidder To Influence The Procuring Entity In The Procuring Entity’s Decision In Respect Of Bid Evaluation, Bid Comparison Or Contract Award Will Result In The Rejection Of The Bidder’s Bid. 26. Clarification Of Bids To Assist In The Evaluation, Comparison And Post-qualification Of The Bids, The Procuring Entity May Ask In Writing Any Bidder For A Clarification Of Its Bid. All Responses To Requests For Clarification Shall Be In Writing. Any Clarification Submitted By A Bidder In Respect To Its Bid And That Is Not In Response To A Request By The Procuring Entity Shall Not Be Considered 27. Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 27.1. The Procuring Entity Will Undertake The Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids Which Have Passed The Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids, Pursuant To Itb Clause 24, In Order To Determine The Lowest Calculated Bid. 27.2. In Evaluating The Bids To Get The Lowest Calculated Bid, The Procuring Entity Shall Undertake The Following: (a) The Detailed Evaluation Of The Financial Component Of The Bids, To Establish The Correct Calculated Prices Of The Bids; And (b) The Ranking Of The Total Bid Prices As So Calculated From The Lowest To Highest. The Bid With The Lowest Price Shall Be Identified As The Lowest Calculated Bid. 27.3. The Procuring Entity's Bac Shall Immediately Conduct A Detailed Evaluation Of All Bids Rated “passed,” Using Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion. The Bac Shall Consider The Following In The Evaluation Of Bids: (a) Completeness Of The Bid. Unless The Itb Specifically Allows Partial Bids, Bids Not Addressing Or Providing All Of The Required Items In The Schedule Of Requirements Including, Where Applicable, Bill Of Quantities, Shall Be Considered Non-responsive And, Thus, Automatically Disqualified. In This Regard, Where A Required Item Is Provided, But No Price Is Indicated, The Same Shall Be Considered As Non-responsive, But Specifying A "0" (zero) For The Said Item Would Mean That It Is Being Offered For Free To The Procuring Entity; And (b) Arithmetical Corrections. Consider Computational Errors And Omissions To Enable Proper Comparison Of All Eligible Bids. It May Also Consider Bid Modifications If Expressly Allowed In The Bds. Any Adjustment Shall Be Calculated In Monetary Terms To Determine The Calculated Prices. 27.4. Based On The Detailed Evaluation Of Bids, Those That Comply With The Above-mentioned Requirements Shall Be Ranked In The Ascending Order Of Their Total Calculated Bid Prices, As Evaluated And Corrected For Computational Errors, Discounts And Other Modifications, To Identify The Lowest Calculated Bid. Total Calculated Bid Prices, As Evaluated And Corrected For Computational Errors, Discounts And Other Modifications, Which Exceed The Abc Shall Not Be Considered, Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Bds. 27.5. The Procuring Entity’s Evaluation Of Bids Shall Only Be Based On The Bid Price Quoted In The Financial Bid Form 27.6. Bids Shall Be Evaluated On An Equal Footing To Ensure Fair Competition. For This Purpose, All Bidders Shall Be Required To Include In Their Bids The Cost Of All Taxes, Such As, But Not Limited To, Value Added Tax (vat), Income Tax, Local Taxes, And Other Fiscal Levies And Duties Which Shall Be Itemized In The Bid Form And Reflected In The Detailed Estimates. Such Bids, Including Said Taxes, Shall Be The Basis For Bid Evaluation And Comparison. 28. Post Qualification 28.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Determine To Its Satisfaction Whether The Bidder That Is Evaluated As Having Submitted The Lowest Calculated Bid (lcb) Complies With And Is Responsive To All The Requirements And Conditions Specified In Itb Clauses 5, 12, And 13. 28.2. Within A Non-extendible Period Of Three (3) Calendar Days From Receipt By The Bidder Of The Notice From The Bac That It Submitted The Lcb, The Bidder Shall Submit The Following Documentary Requirements: (a) Tax Clearance Per Executive Order 398, Series Of 2005; (b) Latest Income And Business Tax Returns In The Form Specified In The Bds; (c) Certificate Of Philgeps Registration; And (d) Other Appropriate Licenses And Permits Required By Law And Stated In The Bds. Failure Of The Bidder Declared As Lcb To Duly Submit The Requirements Under This Clause Or A Finding Against The Veracity Of Such, Shall Be Ground For Forfeiture Of The Bid Security And Disqualification Of The Bidder For Award. 28.3. The Determination Shall Be Based Upon An Examination Of The Documentary Evidence Of The Bidder’s Qualifications Submitted Pursuant To Itb Clauses 12 And 13, As Well As Other Information As The Procuring Entity Deems Necessary And Appropriate, Using A Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion. 28.4. If The Bac Determines That The Bidder With The Lowest Calculated Bid Passes All The Criteria For Post-qualification, It Shall Declare The Said Bid As The Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid, And Recommend To The Head Of The Procuring Entity The Award Of Contract To The Said Bidder At Its Submitted Price Or Its Calculated Bid Price, Whichever Is Lower, Subject To Itb Clause 30.3. 28.5. A Negative Determination Shall Result In Rejection Of The Bidder’s Bid, In Which Event The Procuring Entity Shall Proceed To The Next Lowest Calculated Bid To Make A Similar Determination Of That Bidder’s Capabilities To Perform Satisfactorily. If The Second Bidder, However, Fails The Post Qualification, The Procedure For Post Qualification Shall Be Repeated For The Bidder With The Next Lowest Calculated Bid, And So On Until The Lowest Calculated And Responsive Bid Is Determined For Contract Award. 28.6. Within A Period Not Exceeding Seven (7) Calendar Days From The Date Of Receipt Of The Recommendation Of The Bac, The Head Of The Procuring Entity Shall Approve Or Disapprove The Said Recommendation. In The Case Of Government Owned And Government-owned And/or -controlled Corporations (goccs) And Government Financial Institutions (gfis), The Period Provided Herein Shall Be Fifteen (15) Calendar Days. 29. Reservation Clause 29.1. Notwithstanding The Eligibility Or Post-qualification Of A Bidder, The Procuring Entity Concerned Reserves The Right To Review Its Qualifications At Any Stage Of The Procurement Process If It Has Reasonable Grounds To Believe That A Misrepresentation Has Been Made By The Said Bidder, Or That There Has Been A Change In The Bidder’s Capability To Undertake The Project From The Time It Submitted Its Eligibility Requirements. Should Such Review Uncover Any Misrepresentation Made In The Eligibility And Bidding Requirements, Statements Or Documents, Or Any Changes In The Situation Of The Bidder Which Will Affect Its Capability To Undertake The Project So That It Fails The Preset Eligibility Or Bid Evaluation Criteria, The Procuring Entity Shall Consider The Said Bidder As Ineligible And Shall Disqualify It From Submitting A Bid Or From Obtaining An Award Or Contract. 29.2. Based On The Following Grounds, The Procuring Entity Reserves The Right To Reject Any And All Bids, Declare A Failure Of Bidding At Any Time Prior To The Contract Award, Or Not To Award The Contract, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability, And Make No Assurance That A Contract Shall Be Entered Into As A Result Of The Bidding: (a) If There Is Prima Facie Evidence Of Collusion Between Appropriate Public Officers Or Employees Of The Procuring Entity, Or Between The Bac And Any Of The Bidders, Or If The Collusion Is Between Or Among The Bidders Themselves, Or Between A Bidder And A Third Party, Including Any Act Which Restricts, Suppresses Or Nullifies Or Tends To Restrict, Suppress Or Nullify Competition; (b) If The Procuring Entity’s Bac Is Found To Have Failed In Following The Prescribed Bidding Procedures; Or (c) For Any Justifiable And Reasonable Ground Where The Award Of The Contract Will Not Redound To The Benefit Of The Government As Follows: (i) If The Physical And Economic Conditions Have Significantly Changed So As To Render The Project No Longer Economically, Financially Or Technically Feasible As Determined By The Head Of The Procuring Entity; (ii) If The Project Is No Longer Necessary As Determined By The Head Of The Procuring Entity; And (iii) If The Source Of Funds For The Project Has Been Withheld Or Reduced Through No Fault Of The Procuring Entity. 29.3. In Addition, The Procuring Entity May Likewise Declare A Failure Of Bidding When: (a) No Bids Are Received; (b) All Prospective Bidders Are Declared Ineligible; (c) All Bids Fail To Comply With All The Bid Requirements Or Fail Post-qualification; Or (d) The Bidder With The Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid Refuses, Without Justifiable Cause To Accept The Award Of Contract, And No Award Is Made. F. Award Of Contract 30. Contract Award 30.1. Subject To Itb Clause 28, The Procuring Entity Shall Award The Contract To The Bidder Whose Bid Has Been Determined To Be The Lowest Calculated And Responsive Bid (lcrb). 30.2. Prior To The Expiration Of The Period Of Bid Validity, The Procuring Entity Shall Notify The Successful Bidder In Writing That Its Bid Has Been Accepted, Through A Notice Of Award Received Personally Or Sent By Registered Mail Or Electronically, Receipt Of Which Must Be Confirmed In Writing Within Two (2) Days By The Lcrb And Submitted Personally Or Sent By Registered Mail Or Electronically To The Procuring Entity. 30.3. Notwithstanding The Issuance Of The Notice Of Award, Award Of Contract Shall Be Subject To The Following Conditions: (a) Submission Of The Following Documents Within The Prescribed Period From Receipt By The Bidder Of The Notice That It Has The Lowest Calculated And Responsive Bid: (i) Valid Jva, If Applicable, Within Ten (10) Calendar Days; (ii) Valid Pcab License And Registration For The Type And Cost Of The Contract To Be Bid For Foreign Bidders, Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days, If Allowed Under A Treaty Or International Or Executive Agreement Mentioned In Itb Clause 12.1(a)(iv); (b) Posting Of The Performance Security In Accordance With Itb Clause 32; (c) Signing Of The Contract As Provided In Itb Clause 31; And (d) Approval By Higher Authority, If Required. 31. Signing Of The Contract 31.1. At The Same Time As The Procuring Entity Notifies The Successful Bidder That Its Bid Has Been Accepted, The Procuring Entity Shall Send The Contract Form To The Bidder, Which Contract Has Been Provided In The Bidding Documents, Incorporating Therein All Agreements Between The Parties. 31.2. Within Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice Of Award, The Successful Bidder Shall Post The Required Performance Security, Sign And Date The Contract And Return It To The Procuring Entity. 31.3. The Procuring Entity Shall Enter Into Contract With The Successful Bidder Within The Same Ten (10) Calendar Day Period Provided That All The Documentary Requirements Are Complied With. 31.4. The Following Documents Shall Form Part Of The Contract: (a) Contract Agreement; (b) Bidding Documents; (c) Winning Bidder’s Bid, Including The Technical And Financial Proposals, And All Other Documents/statements Submitted; (d) Performance Security; (e) Credit Line In Accordance With Itb Clause 5.5, If Applicable; (f) Notice Of Award Of Contract; And (g) Other Contract Documents That May Be Required By Existing Laws And/or Specified In The Bds. 32. Performance Security 32.1. To Guarantee The Faithful Performance By The Winning Bidder Of Its Obligations Under The Contract, It Shall Post A Performance Security Within A Maximum Period Of Ten (10) Calendar Days From The Receipt Of The Notice Of Award From The Procuring Entity And In No Case Later Than The Signing Of The Contract. 32.2. The Performance Security Shall Be Denominated In Philippine Pesos And Posted In Favor Of The Procuring Entity In An Amount Equal To The Percentage Of The Total Contract Price As Stated In The Bds In Accordance With The Following Schedule: 33. 33.1. Form Of Performance Security Amount Of Performance Security (equal To Percentage Of The Total Contract Price) (a) Cash Or Cashier’s/manager’s Check Issued By A Universal Or Commercial Bank. Ten Percent (10%) (b) Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit Issued By A Universal Or Commercial Bank: Provided, However, That It Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank, If Issued By A Foreign Bank. (c) Surety Bond Callable Upon Demand Issued By A Surety Or Insurance Company Duly Certified By The Insurance Commission As Authorized To Issue Such Security; And/or Thirty Percent (30%) (d) Any Combination Of The Foregoing. Proportionate To Share Of Form With Respect To Total Amount Of Security 33.2. Failure Of The Successful Bidder To Comply With The Above-mentioned Requirement Shall Constitute Sufficient Ground For The Annulment Of The Award And Forfeiture Of The Bid Security, In Which Event The Procuring Entity Shall Initiate And Complete The Post Qualification Of The Second Lowest Calculated Bid. The Procedure Shall Be Repeated Until The Lowest Calculated And Responsive Bid Is Identified And Selected For Contract Award. However If No Bidder Passed Post-qualification, The Bac Shall Declare The Bidding A Failure And Conduct A Re-bidding With Re-advertisement. 34. Notice To Proceed 34.1. Within Three (3) Calendar Days From The Date Of Approval Of The Contract By The Appropriate Government Approving Authority, The Procuring Entity Shall Issue Its Notice To Proceed To The Bidder. 34.2. The Contract Effectivity Date Shall Be Provided In The Notice To Proceed By The Procuring Entity, Which Date Shall Not Be Later Than Seven (7) Calendar Days From The Issuance Of The Notice To Proceed. Section Iii. Bid Data Sheet Bid Data Sheet Itb Clause 1.1 The Procuring Entity Is Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar. The Name Of The Contract Is Rehabilitation/improvement Of Aquino St. And San Miguel, Brgy. Santa Potenciana, Mapanas, Northern Samar The Identification Number Of The Contract Is Pr No-2024-11-107___ 2 The Funding Source Is: 20% Economic Development Fund (edf) For Fy 2023. The Name Of The Project Is: Rehabilitation/improvement Of Aquino St. And San Miguel, Brgy. Santa Potenciana, Mapanas, Northern Samar 3.1 No Further Instructions. 5.1 No Further Instructions. 5.2 Bidding Is Restricted To Eligible Bidders As Defined In Itb Clause 5.1. 5.4 For This Purpose, Similar Contracts Shall Refer To Bidder’s Annual Turnover From All Works Average Over The Last Three Years Shall Be Equal To 50% Of The Estimated Cost Of The Contract Being Procured. The Bidder Must Have Completed, Within The Past Ten (10) Years From The Submission Of Bids, A Single Contract That Is Similar To This Project, Equivalent To At Least Eighty Percent (80%) Of The Abc. 8.1 “subcontracting Is Not Allowed.” 8.2 “not Applicable”. 9.1 The Procuring Entity Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference For This Project On December 05, 2024 At 10:00 A.m. At Executive Conference 2nd Floor Of New Municipal Bldg. Mapanas, Northern Samar. 10.1 The Procuring Entity’s Address Is: The Municipality Of Mapanas, Province Of Northern Samar Ma. Teresa L. Minguez Lgu-bac Chairperson Tel. No. 09778033758 10.3 No Further Instructions. 12.1 Not Applicable 12.1(a)(i) “no Other Acceptable Proof Of Registration Is Recognized.” 12.1(a)(iv) No Further Instructions. 13.1 “no Additional Requirements” 13.1(b) The Abc Is Php1,985,172.32 Any Bid With A Financial Component Exceeding This Amount Shall Not Be Accepted. 14.2 “no Further Instructions.” 15.4 No Further Instruction. 16.1 The Bid Prices Shall Be Quoted In Philippine Pesos. 17.1 Bids Will Be Valid Until 75 Calendar Days After The Bid Submission Deadline Date As Prescribed By The Procuring Entity) 18.1 The Bid Security Shall Be In The Following Amount: 1. The Amount Of P39,703.45 If Bid Security Is In Cash, Cashier’s/manager’s Check, Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit; 2. The Amount Of P99,258.62 If Bid Security Is In Surety Bond; Or 3. Any Combination Of The Foregoing Proportionate To The Share Of Form With Respect To Total Amount Of Security. 18.2 The Bid Security Shall Be Valid Twenty Eight Days Beyond The Validity Period Of The Bid. 20.3 Each Bidder Shall Submit One Original And One Copy Of The First And Second Components Of Its Bid. 21 The Address For Submission Of Bids Is Ma. Teresa L. Minguez Lgu-bac Chairperson Bac Office @ Mpdo, 1st Floor, New Municipal Bldg. Municipality Of Mapanas, Northern Samar The Deadline For Submission Of Bids Is 9:00 A.m. On December 16 , 2024. 22 The Place Of Bid Opening Is Executive Conference Room, 2nd Floor, New Municipal Bldg. Municipality Of Mapanas, Northern Samar. The Date And Time Of Bid Opening Is December 16, 2024 At Exactly 10:00 A.m. 24.2 No Further Instructions. 27.3(b) Bid Modification Is Not Allowed. 27.4 No Further Instructions. 28.2(b) Bidders Have Option To Submit Manually Filed Tax Returns Or Tax Returns Filed Through The Electronic Filing And Payments System (efps). Note: The Latest Income And Business Tax Returns Are Those Within The Last Six Months Preceding The Date Of Bid Submission. 28.2(d) List Licenses And Permits Relevant To The Project And The Corresponding Law Requiring It. 1. Taxpayer’s Identification Number 2. Vat Registration 3. Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (pcab) License The Requirements Are Applicable Only In A Case Where The Lowest Calculated Bid (lcb) Is Submitted By A Domestic Bidder, And If The Lowest Calculated Bid (lcb) Is Submitted By A Foreign Bidder, This Requirements Are Not Applicable 31.4(g) List Additional Contract Documents Relevant To The Project That May Be Required By Existing Laws And/or The Procuring Entity, Such As Construction Schedule And S-curve, Manpower Schedule, Construction Methods, Equipment Utilization Schedule, Construction Safety And Health Program Approved By The Department Of Labor And Employment, And Pert/cpm. 32.2 The Performance Security Shall Be In The Following Amount: 1. The Amount Of 10% Of Contract If Performance Security Is In Cash, Cashier’s/manager’s Check, Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit; 2. The Amount Of 30% Of Contract If Performance Security Is In Surety Bond; Or 3. Any Combination Of The Foregoing Proportionate To The Share Of Form With Respect To Total Amount Of Security. Section Iv. General Conditions Of Contract Table Of Contents 1. Definitions 41 2. Interpretation 43 3. Governing Language And Law 43 4. Communications 43 5. Possession Of Site 43 6. The Contractor’s Obligations 44 7. Performance Security 45 8. Subcontracting 46 9. Liquidated Damages 46 10. Site Investigation Reports 47 11. The Procuring Entity, Licenses And Permits 47 12. Contractor’s Risk And Warranty Security 47 13. Liability Of The Contractor 49 14. Procuring Entity’s Risk 49 15. Insurance 49 16. Termination For Default Of Contractor 51 17. Termination For Default Of Procuring Entity 51 18. Termination For Other Causes 52 19. Procedures For Termination Of Contracts 53 20. Force Majeure, Release From Performance 56 21. Resolution Of Disputes 56 22. Suspension Of Loan, Credit, Grant, Or Appropriation 57 23. Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Decisions 57 24. Approval Of Drawings And Temporary Works By The Procuring Entity’s Representative 57 25. Acceleration And Delays Ordered By The Procuring Entity’s Representative 58 26. Extension Of The Intended Completion Date 58 27. Right To Vary 58 28. Contractors Right To Claim 59 29. Dayworks 59 30. Early Warning 59 31. Program Of Work 59 32. Management Conferences 60 33. Bill Of Quantities 60 34. Instructions, Inspections And Audits 61 35. Identifying Defects 61 36. Cost Of Repairs 61 37. Correction Of Defects 61 38. Uncorrected Defects 62 39. Advance Payment 62 40. Progress Payments 62 41. Payment Certificates 63 42. Retention 63 43. Variation Orders 64 44. Contract Completion 66 45. Suspension Of Work 66 46. Payment On Termination 67 47. Extension Of Contract Time 67 48. Price Adjustment 68 49. Completion 68 50. Taking Over 69 51. Operating And Maintenance Manuals 69 1. Definitions For Purposes Of This Clause, Boldface Type Is Used To Identify Defined Terms. 1.1. The Arbiter Is The Person Appointed Jointly By The Procuring Entity And The Contractor To Resolve Disputes In The First Instance, As Provided For In Gcc Clause 21. 1.2. Bill Of Quantities Refers To A List Of The Specific Items Of The Work And Their Corresponding Unit Prices, Lump Sums, And/or Provisional Sums. 1.3. The Completion Date Is The Date Of Completion Of The Works As Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative, In Accordance With Gcc Clause 49. 1.4. The Contract Is The Contract Between The Procuring Entity And The Contractor To Execute, Complete, And Maintain The Works. 1.5. The Contract Price Is The Price Stated In The Letter Of Acceptance And Thereafter To Be Paid By The Procuring Entity To The Contractor For The Execution Of The Works In Accordance With This Contract. 1.6. Contract Time Extension Is The Allowable Period For The Contractor To Complete The Works In Addition To The Original Completion Date Stated In This Contract. 1.7. The Contractor Is The Juridical Entity Whose Proposal Has Been Accepted By The Procuring Entity And To Whom The Contract To Execute The Work Was Awarded. 1.8. The Contractor’s Bid Is The Signed Offer Or Proposal Submitted By The Contractor To The Procuring Entity In Response To The Bidding Documents. 1.9. Days Are Calendar Days; Months Are Calendar Months. 1.10. Dayworks Are Varied Work Inputs Subject To Payment On A Time Basis For The Contractor’s Employees And Equipment, In Addition To Payments For Associated Materials And Plant. 1.11. A Defect Is Any Part Of The Works Not Completed In Accordance With The Contract. 1.12. The Defects Liability Certificate Is The Certificate Issued By Procuring Entity’s Representative Upon Correction Of Defects By The Contractor. 1.13. The Defects Liability Period Is The One Year Period Between Contract Completion And Final Acceptance Within Which The Contractor Assumes The Responsibility To Undertake The Repair Of Any Damage To The Works At His Own Expense. 1.14. Drawings Are Graphical Presentations Of The Works. They Include All Supplementary Details, Shop Drawings, Calculations, And Other Information Provided Or Approved For The Execution Of This Contract. 1.15. Equipment Refers To All Facilities, Supplies, Appliances, Materials Or Things Required For The Execution And Completion Of The Work Provided By The Contractor And Which Shall Not Form Or Are Not Intended To Form Part Of The Permanent Works. 1.16. The Intended Completion Date Refers To The Date Specified In The Scc When The Contractor Is Expected To Have Completed The Works. The Intended Completion Date May Be Revised Only By The Procuring Entity’s Representative By Issuing An Extension Of Time Or An Acceleration Order. 1.17. Materials Are All Supplies, Including Consumables, Used By The Contractor For Incorporation In The Works. 1.18. The Notice To Proceed Is A Written Notice Issued By The Procuring Entity Or The Procuring Entity’s Representative To The Contractor Requiring The Latter To Begin The Commencement Of The Work Not Later Than A Specified Or Determinable Date. 1.19. Permanent Works All Permanent Structures And All Other Project Features And Facilities Required To Be Constructed And Completed In Accordance With This Contract Which Shall Be Delivered To The Procuring Entity And Which Shall Remain At The Site After The Removal Of All Temporary Works. 1.20. Plant Refers To The Machinery, Apparatus, And The Like Intended To Form An Integral Part Of The Permanent Works. 1.21. The Procuring Entity Is The Party Who Employs The Contractor To Carry Out The Works Stated In The Scc. 1.22. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Refers To The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or His Duly Authorized Representative, Identified In The Scc, Who Shall Be Responsible For Supervising The Execution Of The Works And Administering This Contract. 1.23. The Site Is The Place Provided By The Procuring Entity Where The Works Shall Be Executed And Any Other Place Or Places Which May Be Designated In The Scc, Or Notified To The Contractor By The Procuring Entity’s Representative As Forming Part Of The Site. 1.24. Site Investigation Reports Are Those That Were Included In The Bidding Documents And Are Factual And Interpretative Reports About The Surface And Subsurface Conditions At The Site. 1.25. Slippage Is A Delay In Work Execution Occurring When Actual Accomplishment Falls Below The Target As Measured By The Difference Between The Scheduled And Actual Accomplishment Of The Work By The Contractor As Established From The Work Schedule. This Is Actually Described As A Percentage Of The Whole Works. 1.26. Specifications Means The Description Of Works To Be Done And The Qualities Of Materials To Be Used, The Equipment To Be Installed And The Mode Of Construction. 1.27. The Start Date, As Specified In The Scc, Is The Date When The Contractor Is Obliged To Commence Execution Of The Works. It Does Not Necessarily Coincide With Any Of The Site Possession Dates. 1.28. A Subcontractor Is Any Person Or Organization To Whom A Part Of The Works Has Been Subcontracted By The Contractor, As Allowed By The Procuring Entity, But Not Any Assignee Of Such Person. 1.29. Temporary Works Are Works Designed, Constructed, Installed, And Removed By The Contractor That Are Needed For Construction Or Installation Of The Permanent Works. 1.30. Work(s)refer To The Permanent Works And Temporary Works To Be Executed By The Contractor In Accordance With This Contract, Including (i) The Furnishing Of All Labor, Materials, Equipment And Others Incidental, Necessary Or Convenient To The Complete Execution Of The Works; (ii) The Passing Of Any Tests Before Acceptance By The Procuring Entity’s Representative; (iii) And The Carrying Out Of All Duties And Obligations Of The Contractor Imposed By This Contract As Described In The Scc. 2. Interpretation 2.1. In Interpreting The Conditions Of Contract, Singular Also Means Plural, Male Also Means Female Or Neuter, And The Other Way Around. Headings Have No Significance. Words Have Their Normal Meaning Under The Language Of This Contract Unless Specifically Defined. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Will Provide Instructions Clarifying Queries About The Conditions Of Contract. 2.2. If Sectional Completion Is Specified In The Scc, References In The Conditions Of Contract To The Works, The Completion Date, And The Intended Completion Date Apply To Any Section Of The Works (other Than References To The Completion Date And Intended Completion Date For The Whole Of The Works). 3. Governing Language And Law 3.1. This Contract Has Been Executed In The English Language, Which Shall Be The Binding And Controlling Language For All Matters Relating To The Meaning Or Interpretation Of This Contract. All Correspondence And Other Documents Pertaining To This Contract Which Are Exchanged By The Parties Shall Be Written In English. 3.2. This Contract Shall Be Interpreted In Accordance With The Laws Of The Republic Of The Philippines. 4. Communications Communications Between Parties That Are Referred To In The Conditions Shall Be Effective Only When In Writing. A Notice Shall Be Effective Only When It Is Received By The Concerned Party. 5. Possession Of Site 5.1. On The Date Specified In The Scc, The Procuring Entity Shall Grant The Contractor Possession Of So Much Of The Site As May Be Required To Enable It To Proceed With The Execution Of The Works. If The Contractor Suffers Delay Or Incurs Cost From Failure On The Part Of The Procuring Entity To Give Possession In Accordance With The Terms Of This Clause, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Give The Contractor A Contract Time Extension And Certify Such Sum As Fair To Cover The Cost Incurred, Which Sum Shall Be Paid By Procuring Entity. 5.2. If Possession Of A Portion Is Not Given By The Date Stated In The Scc Clause 5.1, The Procuring Entity Will Be Deemed To Have Delayed The Start Of The Relevant Activities. The Resulting Adjustments In Contact Time To Address Such Delay Shall Be In Accordance With Gcc Clause 47. 5.3. The Contractor Shall Bear All Costs And Charges For Special Or Temporary Right-of-way Required By It In Connection With Access To The Site. The Contractor Shall Also Provide At His Own Cost Any Additional Facilities Outside The Site Required By It For Purposes Of The Works. 5.4. The Contractor Shall Allow The Procuring Entity’s Representative And Any Person Authorized By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Access To The Site And To Any Place Where Work In Connection With This Contract Is Being Carried Out Or Is Intended To Be Carried Out. 6. The Contractor’s Obligations 6.1. The Contractor Shall Carry Out The Works Properly And In Accordance With This Contract. The Contractor Shall Provide All Supervision, Labor, Materials, Plant And Contractor's Equipment, Which May Be Required. All Materials And Plant On Site Shall Be Deemed To Be The Property Of The Procuring Entity. 6.2. The Contractor Shall Commence Execution Of The Works On The Start Date And Shall Carry Out The Works In Accordance With The Program Of Work Submitted By The Contractor, As Updated With The Approval Of The Procuring Entity’s Representative, And Complete Them By The Intended Completion Date. 6.3. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For The Safety Of All Activities On The Site. 6.4. The Contractor Shall Carry Out All Instructions Of The Procuring Entity’s Representative That Comply With The Applicable Laws Where The Site Is Located. 6.5. The Contractor Shall Employ The Key Personnel Named In The Schedule Of Key Personnel, As Referred To In The Scc, To Carry Out The Supervision Of The Works. The Procuring Entity Will Approve Any Proposed Replacement Of Key Personnel Only If Their Relevant Qualifications And Abilities Are Equal To Or Better Than Those Of The Personnel Listed In The Schedule. 6.6. If The Procuring Entity’s Representative Asks The Contractor To Remove A Member Of The Contractor’s Staff Or Work Force, For Justifiable Cause, The Contractor Shall Ensure That The Person Leaves The Site Within Seven (7) Days And Has No Further Connection With The Work In This Contract. 6.7. During Contract Implementation, The Contractor And His Subcontractors Shall Abide At All Times By All Labor Laws, Including Child Labor Related Enactments, And Other Relevant Rules. 6.8. The Contractor Shall Submit To The Procuring Entity For Consent The Name And Particulars Of The Person Authorized To Receive Instructions On Behalf Of The Contractor. 6.9. The Contractor Shall Cooperate And Share The Site With Other Contractors, Public Authorities, Utilities, And The Procuring Entity Between The Dates Given In The Schedule Of Other Contractors Particularly When They Shall Require Access To The Site. The Contractor Shall Also Provide Facilities And Services For Them During This Period. The Procuring Entity May Modify The Schedule Of Other Contractors, And Shall Notify The Contractor Of Any Such Modification Thereto. 6.10. Should Anything Of Historical Or Other Interest Or Of Significant Value Be Unexpectedly Discovered On The Site, It Shall Be The Property Of The Procuring Entity. The Contractor Shall Notify The Procuring Entity’s Representative Of Such Discoveries And Carry Out The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Instructions In Dealing With Them. 7. Performance Security 7.1. Within Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice Of Award From The Procuring Entity But In No Case Later Than The Signing Of The Contract By Both Parties, The Contractor Shall Furnish The Performance Security In Any The Forms Prescribed In Itb Clause 32.2. 7.2. The Performance Security Posted In Favor Of The Procuring Entity Shall Be Forfeited In The Event It Is Established That The Contractor Is In Default In Any Of Its Obligations Under The Contract. 7.3. The Performance Security Shall Remain Valid Until Issuance By The Procuring Entity Of The Certificate Of Final Acceptance. 7.4. The Performance Security May Be Released By The Procuring Entity And Returned To The Contractor After The Issuance Of The Certificate Of Final Acceptance Subject To The Following Conditions: (a) There Are No Pending Claims Against The Contractor Or The Surety Company Filed By The Procuring Entity; (b) The Contractor Has No Pending Claims For Labor And Materials Filed Against It; And (c) Other Terms Specified In The Scc. 7.5. The Contractor Shall Post An Additional Performance Security Following The Amount And Form Specified In Itb Clause 32.2 To Cover Any Cumulative Increase Of More Than Ten Percent (10%) Over The Original Value Of The Contract As A Result Of Amendments To Order Or Change Orders, Extra Work Orders And Supplemental Agreements, As The Case May Be. The Contractor Shall Cause The Extension Of The Validity Of The Performance Security To Cover Approved Contract Time Extensions. 7.6. In Case Of A Reduction In The Contract Value Or For Partially Completed Works Under The Contract Which Are Usable And Accepted By The Procuring Entity The Use Of Which, In The Judgment Of The Implementing Agency Or The Procuring Entity, Will Not Affect The Structural Integrity Of The Entire Project, The Procuring Entity Shall Allow A Proportional Reduction In The Original Performance Security, Provided That Any Such Reduction Is More Than Ten Percent (10%) And That The Aggregate Of Such Reductions Is Not More Than Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Original Performance Security. 7.7. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Scc, The Contractor, By Entering Into The Contract With The Procuring Entity, Acknowledges The Right Of The Procuring Entity To Institute Action Pursuant To Act 3688 Against Any Subcontractor Be They An Individual, Firm, Partnership, Corporation, Or Association Supplying The Contractor With Labor, Materials And/or Equipment For The Performance Of This Contract. 8. Subcontracting 8.1. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Scc, The Contractor Cannot Subcontract Works More Than The Percentage Specified In Itb Clause 8.1. 8.2. Subcontracting Of Any Portion Of The Works Does Not Relieve The Contractor Of Any Liability Or Obligation Under This Contract. The Contractor Will Be Responsible For The Acts, Defaults, And Negligence Of Any Subcontractor, Its Agents, Servants Or Workmen As Fully As If These Were The Contractor’s Own Acts, Defaults, Or Negligence, Or Those Of Its Agents, Servants Or Workmen. 8.3. Subcontractors Disclosed And Identified During The Bidding May Be Changed During The Implementation Of This Contract, Subject To Compliance With The Required Qualifications And The Approval Of The Procuring Entity. 9. Liquidated Damages 9.1. The Contractor Shall Pay Liquidated Damages To The Procuring Entity For Each Day That The Completion Date Is Later Than The Intended Completion Date. The Applicable Liquidated Damages Is At Least One-tenth (1/10) Of A Percent Of The Cost Of The Unperformed Portion For Every Day Of Delay. The Total Amount Of Liquidated Damages Shall Not Exceed Ten Percent (10%) Of The Amount Of The Contract. The Procuring Entity May Deduct Liquidated Damages From Payments Due To The Contractor. Payment Of Liquidated Damages Shall Not Affect The Contractor. Once The Cumulative Amount Of Liquidated Damages Reaches Ten Percent (10%) Of The Amount Of This Contract, The Procuring Entity Shall Rescind This Contract, Without Prejudice To Other Courses Of Action And Remedies Open To It. 9.2. If The Intended Completion Date Is Extended After Liquidated Damages Have Been Paid, The Engineer Of The Procuring Entity Shall Correct Any Overpayment Of Liquidated Damages By The Contractor By Adjusting The Next Payment Certificate. The Contractor Shall Be Paid Interest On The Overpayment, Calculated From The Date Of Payment To The Date Of Repayment, At The Rates Specified In Gcc Clause 40.3. 10. Site Investigation Reports The Contractor, In Preparing The Bid, Shall Rely On Any Site Investigation Reports Referred To In The Scc Supplemented By Any Information Obtained By The Contractor. 11. The Procuring Entity, Licenses And Permits The Procuring Entity Shall, If Requested By The Contractor, Assist Him In Applying For Permits, Licenses Or Approvals, Which Are Required For The Works. 12. Contractor’s Risk And Warranty Security 12.1. The Contractor Shall Assume Full Responsibility For The Works From The Time Project Construction Commenced Up To Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity And Shall Be Held Responsible For Any Damage Or Destruction Of The Works Except Those Occasioned By Force Majeure. The Contractor Shall Be Fully Responsible For The Safety, Protection, Security, And Convenience Of His Personnel, Third Parties, And The Public At Large, As Well As The Works, Equipment, Installation, And The Like To Be Affected By His Construction Work. 12.2. The Defects Liability Period For Infrastructure Projects Shall Be One Year From Contract Completion Up To Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity. During This Period, The Contractor Shall Undertake The Repair Works, At His Own Expense, Of Any Damage To The Works On Account Of The Use Of Materials Of Inferior Quality Within Ninety (90) Days From The Time The Head Of The Procuring Entity Has Issued An Order To Undertake Repair. In Case Of Failure Or Refusal To Comply With This Mandate, The Procuring Entity Shall Undertake Such Repair Works And Shall Be Entitled To Full Reimbursement Of Expenses Incurred Therein Upon Demand. 12.3. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Scc, In Case The Contractor Fails To Comply With The Preceding Paragraph, The Procuring Entity Shall Forfeit Its Performance Security, Subject Its Property (ies) To Attachment Or Garnishment Proceedings, And Perpetually Disqualify It From Participating In Any Public Bidding. All Payables Of The Gop In His Favor Shall Be Offset To Recover The Costs. 12.4. After Final Acceptance Of The Works By The Procuring Entity, The Contractor Shall Be Held Responsible For “structural Defects”, I.e., Major Faults/flaws/deficiencies In One Or More Key Structural Elements Of The Project Which May Lead To Structural Failure Of The Completed Elements Or Structure, Or “structural Failures”, I.e., Where One Or More Key Structural Elements In An Infrastructure Facility Fails Or Collapses, Thereby Rendering The Facility Or Part Thereof Incapable Of Withstanding The Design Loads, And/or Endangering The Safety Of The Users Or The General Public: (a) Contractor – Where Structural Defects/failures Arise Due To Faults Attributable To Improper Construction, Use Of Inferior Quality/substandard Materials, And Any Violation Of The Contract Plans And Specifications, The Contractor Shall Be Held Liable; (b) Consultants – Where Structural Defects/failures Arise Due To Faulty And/or Inadequate Design And Specifications As Well As Construction Supervision, Then The Consultant Who Prepared The Design Or Undertook Construction Supervision For The Project Shall Be Held Liable; (c) Procuring Entity’s Representatives/project Manager/construction Managers And Supervisors – The Project Owner’s Representative(s), Project Manager, Construction Manager, And Supervisor(s) Shall Be Held Liable In Cases Where The Structural Defects/failures Are Due To His/their Willful Intervention In Altering The Designs And Other Specifications; Negligence Or Omission In Not Approving Or Acting On Proposed Changes To Noted Defects Or Deficiencies In The Design And/or Specifications; And The Use Of Substandard Construction Materials In The Project; (d) Third Parties - Third Parties Shall Be Held Liable In Cases Where Structural Defects/failures Are Caused By Work Undertaken By Them Such As Leaking Pipes, Diggings Or Excavations, Underground Cables And Electrical Wires, Underground Tunnel, Mining Shaft And The Like, In Which Case The Applicable Warranty To Such Structure Should Be Levied To Third Parties For Their Construction Or Restoration Works. (e) Users - In Cases Where Structural Defects/failures Are Due To Abuse/misuse By The End User Of The Constructed Facility And/or Non–compliance By A User With The Technical Design Limits And/or Intended Purpose Of The Same, Then The User Concerned Shall Be Held Liable. 12.5. The Warranty Against Structural Defects/failures, Except Those Occasioned On Force Majeure, Shall Cover The Period Specified In The Scc Reckoned From The Date Of Issuance Of The Certificate Of Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity. 12.6. The Contractor Shall Be Required To Put Up A Warranty Security In The Form Of Cash, Bank Guarantee, Letter Of Credit, Gsis Or Surety Bond Callable On Demand, In Accordance With The Following Schedule: Form Of Warranty Minimum Amount In Percentage (%) Of Total Contract Price (a) Cash Or Letter Of Credit Issued By Universal Or Commercial Bank: Provided, However, That The Letter Of Credit Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank, If Issued By A Foreign Bank Five Percent (5%) (b) Bank Guarantee Confirmed By Universal Or Commercial Bank: Provided, However, That The Letter Of Credit Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank, If Issued By A Foreign Bank Ten Percent (10%) (c) Surety Bond Callable Upon Demand Issued By Gsis Or Any Surety Or Insurance Company Duly Certified By The Insurance Commission Thirty Percent (30%) 12.7. The Warranty Security Shall Be Stated In Philippine Pesos And Shall Remain Effective For One Year From The Date Of Issuance Of The Certificate Of Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity, And Returned Only After The Lapse Of Said One Year Period. 12.8. In Case Of Structural Defects/failure Occurring During The Applicable Warranty Period Provided In Gcc Clause 12.5, The Procuring Entity Shall Undertake The Necessary Restoration Or Reconstruction Works And Shall Be Entitled To Full Reimbursement By The Parties Found To Be Liable For Expenses Incurred Therein Upon Demand, Without Prejudice To The Filing Of Appropriate Administrative, Civil, And/or Criminal Charges Against The Responsible Persons As Well As The Forfeiture Of The Warranty Security Posted In Favor Of The Procuring Entity. 13. Liability Of The Contractor Subject To Additional Provisions, If Any, Set Forth In The Scc, The Contractor’s Liability Under This Contract Shall Be As Provided By The Laws Of The Republic Of The Philippines. 14. Procuring Entity’s Risk 14.1. From The Start Date Until The Certificate Of Final Acceptance Has Been Issued, The Following Are Risks Of The Procuring Entity: (a) The Risk Of Personal Injury, Death, Or Loss Of Or Damage To Property (excluding The Works, Plant, Materials, And Equipment), Which Are Due To: (i) Any Type Of Use Or Occupation Of The Site Authorized By The Procuring Entity After The Official Acceptance Of The Works; Or (ii) Negligence, Breach Of Statutory Duty, Or Interference With Any Legal Right By The Procuring Entity Or By Any Person Employed By Or Contracted To Him Except The Contractor. (b) The Risk Of Damage To The Works, Plant, Materials, And Equipment To The Extent That It Is Due To A Fault Of The Procuring Entity Or In The Procuring Entity’s Design, Or Due To War Or Radioactive Contamination Directly Affecting The Country Where The Works Are To Be Executed. 15. Insurance 15.1. The Contractor Shall, Under His Name And At His Own Expense, Obtain And Maintain, For The Duration Of This Contract, The Following Insurance Coverage: (a) Contractor’s All Risk Insurance; (b) Transportation To The Project Site Of Equipment, Machinery, And Supplies Owned By The Contractor; (c) Personal Injury Or Death Of Contractor’s Employees; And (d) Comprehensive Insurance For Third Party Liability To Contractor’s Direct Or Indirect Act Or Omission Causing Damage To Third Persons. 15.2. The Contractor Shall Provide Evidence To The Procuring Entity’s Representative That The Insurances Required Under This Contract Have Been Effected And Shall, Within A Reasonable Time, Provide Copies Of The Insurance Policies To The Procuring Entity’s Representative. Such Evidence And Such Policies Shall Be Provided To The Procuring Entity’s Through The Procuring Entity’s Representative. 15.3. The Contractor Shall Notify The Insurers Of Changes In The Nature, Extent, Or Program For The Execution Of The Works And Ensure The Adequacy Of The Insurances At All Times In Accordance With The Terms Of This Contract And Shall Produce To The Procuring Entity’s Representative The Insurance Policies In Force Including The Receipts For Payment Of The Current Premiums. The Above Insurance Policies Shall Be Obtained From Any Reputable Insurance Company Approved By The Procuring Entity’s Representative. 15.4. If The Contractor Fails To Obtain And Keep In Force The Insurances Referred To Herein Or Any Other Insurance Which He May Be Required To Obtain Under The Terms Of This Contract, The Procuring Entity May Obtain And Keep In Force Any Such Insurances And Pay Such Premiums As May Be Necessary For The Purpose. From Time To Time, The Procuring Entity May Deduct The Amount It Shall Pay For Said Premiums Including Twenty Five Percent (25%) Therein From Any Monies Due, Or Which May Become Due, To The Contractor, Without Prejudice To The Procuring Entity Exercising Its Right To Impose Other Sanctions Against The Contractor Pursuant To The Provisions Of This Contract. 15.5. In The Event The Contractor Fails To Observe The Above Safeguards, The Procuring Entity May, At The Contractor’s Expense, Take Whatever Measure Is Deemed Necessary For Its Protection And That Of The Contractor’s Personnel And Third Parties, And/or Order The Interruption Of Dangerous Works. In Addition, The Procuring Entity May Refuse To Make The Payments Under Gcc Clause 40 Until The Contractor Complies With This Clause. 15.6. The Contractor Shall Immediately Replace The Insurance Policy Obtained As Required In This Contract, Without Need Of The Procuring Entity’s Demand, With A New Policy Issued By A New Insurance Company Acceptable To The Procuring Entity For Any Of The Following Grounds: (a) The Issuer Of The Insurance Policy To Be Replaced Has: (i) Become Bankrupt; (ii) Been Placed Under Receivership Or Under A Management Committee; (iii) Been Sued For Suspension Of Payment; Or (iv) Been Suspended By The Insurance Commission And Its License To Engage In Business Or Its Authority To Issue Insurance Policies Cancelled; Or (v) Where Reasonable Grounds Exist That The Insurer May Not Be Able, Fully And Promptly, To Fulfill Its Obligation Under The Insurance Policy. 16. Termination For Default Of Contractor 16.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Terminate This Contract For Default When Any Of The Following Conditions Attend Its Implementation: 16.2. Due To The Contractor’s Fault And While The Project Is On-going, It Has Incurred Negative Slippage Of Fifteen Percent (15%) Or More In Accordance With Presidential Decree 1870, Regardless Of Whether Or Not Previous Warnings And Notices Have Been Issued For The Contractor To Improve His Performance; 16.3. Due To Its Own Fault And After This Contract Time Has Expired, The Contractor Incurs Delay In The Completion Of The Work After This Contract Has Expired; Or 16.4. The Contractor: (a) Abandons The Contract Works, Refuses Or Fails To Comply With A Valid Instruction Of The Procuring Entity Or Fails To Proceed Expeditiously And Without Delay Despite A Written Notice By The Procuring Entity; (b) Does Not Actually Have On The Project Site The Minimum Essential Equipment Listed On The Bid Necessary To Prosecute The Works In Accordance With The Approved Program Of Work And Equipment Deployment Schedule As Required For The Project; (c) Does Not Execute The Works In Accordance With This Contract Or Persistently Or Flagrantly Neglects To Carry Out Its Obligations Under This Contract; (d) Neglects Or Refuses To Remove Materials Or To Perform A New Work That Has Been Rejected As Defective Or Unsuitable; Or (e) Sub-lets Any Part Of This Contract Without Approval By The Procuring Entity. 16.5. All Materials On The Site, Plant, Equipment, And Works Shall Be Deemed To Be The Property Of The Procuring Entity If This Contract Is Rescinded Because Of The Contractor’s Default. 17. Termination For Default Of Procuring Entity The Contractor May Terminate This Contract With The Procuring Entity If The Works Are Completely Stopped For A Continuous Period Of At Least Sixty (60) Calendar Days Through No Fault Of Its Own, Due To Any Of The Following Reasons: (a) Failure Of The Procuring Entity To Deliver, Within A Reasonable Time, Supplies, Materials, Right-of-way, Or Other Items It Is Obligated To Furnish Under The Terms Of This Contract; Or (b) The Prosecution Of The Work Is Disrupted By The Adverse Peace And Order Situation, As Certified By The Armed Forces Of The Philippines Provincial Commander And Approved By The Secretary Of National Defense. 18. Termination For Other Causes 18.1. The Procuring Entity May Terminate This Contract, In Whole Or In Part, At Any Time For Its Convenience. The Head Of The Procuring Entity May Terminate This Contract For The Convenience Of The Procuring Entity If He Has Determined The Existence Of Conditions That Make Project Implementation Economically, Financially Or Technically Impractical And/or Unnecessary, Such As, But Not Limited To, Fortuitous Event(s) Or Changes In Law And National Government Policies. 18.2. The Procuring Entity Or The Contractor May Terminate This Contract If The Other Party Causes A Fundamental Breach Of This Contract. 18.3. Fundamental Breaches Of Contract Shall Include, But Shall Not Be Limited To, The Following: (a) The Contractor Stops Work For Twenty Eight (28) Days When No Stoppage Of Work Is Shown On The Current Program Of Work And The Stoppage Has Not Been Authorized By The Procuring Entity’s Representative; (b) The Procuring Entity’s Representative Instructs The Contractor To Delay The Progress Of The Works, And The Instruction Is Not Withdrawn Within Twenty Eight (28) Days; (c) The Procuring Entity Shall Terminate This Contract If The Contractor Is Declared Bankrupt Or Insolvent As Determined With Finality By A Court Of Competent Jurisdiction. In This Event, Termination Will Be Without Compensation To The Contractor, Provided That Such Termination Will Not Prejudice Or Affect Any Right Of Action Or Remedy Which Has Accrued Or Will Accrue Thereafter To The Procuring Entity And/or The Contractor. In The Case Of The Contractor's Insolvency, Any Contractor's Equipment Which The Procuring Entity Instructs In The Notice Is To Be Used Until The Completion Of The Works; (d) A Payment Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Is Not Paid By The Procuring Entity To The Contractor Within Eighty Four (84) Days From The Date Of The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Certificate; (e) The Procuring Entity’s Representative Gives Notice That Failure To Correct A Particular Defect Is A Fundamental Breach Of Contract And The Contractor Fails To Correct It Within A Reasonable Period Of Time Determined By The Procuring Entity’s Representative; (f) The Contractor Does Not Maintain A Security, Which Is Required; (g) The Contractor Has Delayed The Completion Of The Works By The Number Of Days For Which The Maximum Amount Of Liquidated Damages Can Be Paid, As Defined In The Gcc Clause 9; And (h) In Case It Is Determined Prima Facie By The Procuring Entity That The Contractor Has Engaged, Before Or During The Implementation Of The Contract, In Unlawful Deeds And Behaviors Relative To Contract Acquisition And Implementation, Such As, But Not Limited To, The Following: (i) Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, Coercive, And Obstructive Practices As Defined In Itb Clause 3.1(a), Unless Otherwise Specified In The Scc; (ii) Drawing Up Or Using Forged Documents; (iii) Using Adulterated Materials, Means Or Methods, Or Engaging In Production Contrary To Rules Of Science Or The Trade; And (iv) Any Other Act Analogous To The Foregoing. 18.4. The Funding Source Or The Procuring Entity, As Appropriate, Will Seek To Impose The Maximum Civil, Administrative And/or Criminal Penalties Available Under The Applicable Law On Individuals And Organizations Deemed To Be Involved With Corrupt, Fraudulent, Or Coercive Practices. 18.5. When Persons From Either Party To This Contract Gives Notice Of A Fundamental Breach To The Procuring Entity’s Representative In Order To Terminate The Existing Contract For A Cause Other Than Those Listed Under Gcc Clause 18.3, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Decide Whether The Breach Is Fundamental Or Not. 18.6. If This Contract Is Terminated, The Contractor Shall Stop Work Immediately, Make The Site Safe And Secure, And Leave The Site As Soon As Reasonably Possible. 19. Procedures For Termination Of Contracts 19.1. The Following Provisions Shall Govern The Procedures For The Termination Of This Contract: (a) Upon Receipt Of A Written Report Of Acts Or Causes Which May Constitute Ground(s) For Termination As Aforementioned, Or Upon Its Own Initiative, The Procuring Entity Shall, Within A Period Of Seven (7) Calendar Days, Verify The Existence Of Such Ground(s) And Cause The Execution Of A Verified Report, With All Relevant Evidence Attached; (b) Upon Recommendation By The Procuring Entity, The Head Of The Procuring Entity Shall Terminate This Contract Only By A Written Notice To The Contractor Conveying The Termination Of This Contract. The Notice Shall State: (i) That This Contract Is Being Terminated For Any Of The Ground(s) Afore-mentioned, And A Statement Of The Acts That Constitute The Ground(s) Constituting The Same; (ii) The Extent Of Termination, Whether In Whole Or In Part; (iii) An Instruction To The Contractor To Show Cause As To Why This Contract Should Not Be Terminated; And (iv) Special Instructions Of The Procuring Entity, If Any. The Notice To Terminate Shall Be Accompanied By A Copy Of The Verified Report; (c) Within A Period Of Seven (7) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice Of Termination, The Contractor Shall Submit To The Head Of The Procuring Entity A Verified Position Paper Stating Why The Contract Should Not Be Terminated. If The Contractor Fails To Show Cause After The Lapse Of The Seven (7) Day Period, Either By Inaction Or By Default, The Head Of The Procuring Entity Shall Issue An Order Terminating The Contract; (d) The Procuring Entity May, At Anytime Before Receipt Of The Bidder’s Verified Position Paper Described In Item (c) Above Withdraw The Notice To Terminate If It Is Determined That Certain Items Or Works Subject Of The Notice Had Been Completed, Delivered, Or Performed Before The Contractor’s Receipt Of The Notice; (e) Within A Non-extendible Period Of Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Verified Position Paper, The Head Of The Procuring Entity Shall Decide Whether Or Not To Terminate This Contract. It Shall Serve A Written Notice To The Contractor Of Its Decision And, Unless Otherwise Provided In The Said Notice, This Contract Is Deemed Terminated From Receipt Of The Contractor Of The Notice Of Decision. The Termination Shall Only Be Based On The Ground(s) Stated In The Notice To Terminate; And (f) The Head Of The Procuring Entity May Create A Contract Termination Review Committee (ctrc) To Assist Him In The Discharge Of This Function. All Decisions Recommended By The Ctrc Shall Be Subject To The Approval Of The Head Of The Procuring Entity. 19.2. Pursuant To Section 69(f) Of Ra 9184 And Without Prejudice To The Imposition Of Additional Administrative Sanctions As The Internal Rules Of The Agency May Provide And/or Further Criminal Prosecution As Provided By Applicable Laws, The Procuring Entity Shall Impose On Contractors After The Termination Of The Contract The Penalty Of Suspension For One (1) Year For The First Offense, Suspension For Two (2) Years For The Second Offense From Participating In The Public Bidding Process, For Violations Committed During The Contract Implementation Stage, Which Include But Not Limited To The Following: (a) Failure Of The Contractor, Due Solely To His Fault Or Negligence, To Mobilize And Start Work Or Performance Within The Specified Period In The Notice To Proceed (“ntp”); (b) Failure By The Contractor To Fully And Faithfully Comply With Its Contractual Obligations Without Valid Cause, Or Failure By The Contractor To Comply With Any Written Lawful Instruction Of The Procuring Entity Or Its Representative(s) Pursuant To The Implementation Of The Contract. For The Procurement Of Infrastructure Projects Or Consultancy Contracts, Lawful Instructions Include But Are Not Limited To The Following: (i) Employment Of Competent Technical Personnel, Competent Engineers And/or Work Supervisors; (ii) Provision Of Warning Signs And Barricades In Accordance With Approved Plans And Specifications And Contract Provisions; (iii) Stockpiling In Proper Places Of All Materials And Removal From The Project Site Of Waste And Excess Materials, Including Broken Pavement And Excavated Debris In Accordance With Approved Plans And Specifications And Contract Provisions; (iv) Deployment Of Committed Equipment, Facilities, Support Staff And Manpower; And (v) Renewal Of The Effectivity Dates Of The Performance Security After Its Expiration During The Course Of Contract Implementation. (c) Assignment And Subcontracting Of The Contract Or Any Part Thereof Or Substitution Of Key Personnel Named In The Proposal Without Prior Written Approval By The Procuring Entity. (d) Poor Performance By The Contractor Or Unsatisfactory Quality And/or Progress Of Work Arising From His Fault Or Negligence As Reflected In The Constructor's Performance Evaluation System (“cpes”) Rating Sheet. In The Absence Of The Cpes Rating Sheet, The Existing Performance Monitoring System Of The Procuring Entity Shall Be Applied. Any Of The Following Acts By The Contractor Shall Be Construed As Poor Performance: (i) Negative Slippage Of 15% And Above Within The Critical Path Of The Project Due Entirely To The Fault Or Negligence Of The Contractor; And (ii) Quality Of Materials And Workmanship Not Complying With The Approved Specifications Arising From The Contractor's Fault Or Negligence. (e) Willful Or Deliberate Abandonment Or Non-performance Of The Project Or Contract By The Contractor Resulting To Substantial Breach Thereof Without Lawful And/or Just Cause. In Addition To The Penalty Of Suspension, The Performance Security Posted By The Contractor Shall Also Be Forfeited. 20. Force Majeure, Release From Performance 20.1. For Purposes Of This Contract The Terms “force Majeure” And “fortuitous Event” May Be Used Interchangeably. In This Regard, A Fortuitous Event Or Force Majeure Shall Be Interpreted To Mean An Event Which The Contractor Could Not Have Foreseen, Or Which Though Foreseen, Was Inevitable. It Shall Not Include Ordinary Unfavorable Weather Conditions; And Any Other Cause The Effects Of Which Could Have Been Avoided With The Exercise Of Reasonable Diligence By The Contractor. 20.2. If This Contract Is Discontinued By An Outbreak Of War Or By Any Other Event Entirely Outside The Control Of Either The Procuring Entity Or The Contractor, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Certify That This Contract Has Been Discontinued. The Contractor Shall Make The Site Safe And Stop Work As Quickly As Possible After Receiving This Certificate And Shall Be Paid For All Works Carried Out Before Receiving It And For Any Work Carried Out Afterwards To Which A Commitment Was Made. 20.3. If The Event Continues For A Period Of Eighty Four (84) Days, Either Party May Then Give Notice Of Termination, Which Shall Take Effect Twenty Eight (28) Days After The Giving Of The Notice. 20.4. After Termination, The Contractor Shall Be Entitled To Payment Of The Unpaid Balance Of The Value Of The Works Executed And Of The Materials And Plant Reasonably Delivered To The Site, Adjusted By The Following: (a) Any Sum To Which The Contractor Is Entitled Under Gcc Clause 28; (b) The Cost Of His Suspension And Demobilization; (c) Any Sum To Which The Procuring Entity Is Entitled. 20.5. The Net Balance Due Shall Be Paid Or Repaid Within A Reasonable Time Period From The Time Of The Notice Of Termination. 21. Resolution Of Disputes 21.1. If Any Dispute Or Difference Of Any Kind Whatsoever Shall Arise Between The Parties In Connection With The Implementation Of The Contract Covered By The Act And This Irr, The Parties Shall Make Every Effort To Resolve Amicably Such Dispute Or Difference By Mutual Consultation. 21.2. If The Contractor Believes That A Decision Taken By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Was Either Outside The Authority Given To The Procuring Entity’s Representative By This Contract Or That The Decision Was Wrongly Taken, The Decision Shall Be Referred To The Arbiter Indicated In The Scc Within Fourteen (14) Days Of The Notification Of The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Decision. 21.3. Any And All Disputes Arising From The Implementation Of This Contract Covered By The R.a. 9184 And Its Irr Shall Be Submitted To Arbitration In The Philippines According To The Provisions Of Republic Act No. 876, Otherwise Known As The “ Arbitration Law” And Republic Act 9285, Otherwise Known As The “alternative Dispute Resolution Act Of 2004”: Provided, However, That, Disputes That Are Within The Competence Of The Construction Industry Arbitration Commission To Resolve Shall Be Referred Thereto. The Process Of Arbitration Shall Be Incorporated As A Provision In This Contract That Will Be Executed Pursuant To The Provisions Of The Act And Its Irr: Provided, Further, That, By Mutual Agreement, The Parties May Agree In Writing To Resort To Other Alternative Modes Of Dispute Resolution. 22. Suspension Of Loan, Credit, Grant, Or Appropriation In The Event That The Funding Source Suspends The Loan, Credit, Grant, Or Appropriation To The Procuring Entity, From Which Part Of The Payments To The Contractor Are Being Made: (a) The Procuring Entity Is Obligated To Notify The Contractor Of Such Suspension Within Seven (7) Days Of Having Received The Suspension Notice. (b) If The Contractor Has Not Received Sums Due It For Work Already Done Within Forty Five (45) Days From The Time The Contractor’s Claim For Payment Has Been Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative, The Contractor May Immediately Issue A Suspension Of Work Notice In Accordance With Gcc Clause 45.2. 23. Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Decisions 23.1. Except Where Otherwise Specifically Stated, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Will Decide Contractual Matters Between The Procuring Entity And The Contractor In The Role Representing The Procuring Entity. 23.2. The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Delegate Any Of His Duties And Responsibilities To Other People, Except To The Arbiter, After Notifying The Contractor, And May Cancel Any Delegation After Notifying The Contractor. 24. Approval Of Drawings And Temporary Works By The Procuring Entity’s Representative 24.1. All Drawings Prepared By The Contractor For The Execution Of The Temporary Works, Are Subject To Prior Approval By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Before Its Use. 24.2. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Design Of Temporary Works. 24.3. The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Approval Shall Not Alter The Contractor’s Responsibility For Design Of The Temporary Works. 24.4. The Contractor Shall Obtain Approval Of Third Parties To The Design Of The Temporary Works, When Required By The Procuring Entity. 25. Acceleration And Delays Ordered By The Procuring Entity’s Representative 25.1. When The Procuring Entity Wants The Contractor To Finish Before The Intended Completion Date, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Will Obtain Priced Proposals For Achieving The Necessary Acceleration From The Contractor. If The Procuring Entity Accepts These Proposals, The Intended Completion Date Will Be Adjusted Accordingly And Confirmed By Both The Procuring Entity And The Contractor. 25.2. If The Contractor’s Financial Proposals For An Acceleration Are Accepted By The Procuring Entity, They Are Incorporated In The Contract Price And Treated As A Variation. 26. Extension Of The Intended Completion Date 26.1. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Extend The Intended Completion Date If A Variation Is Issued Which Makes It Impossible For The Intended Completion Date To Be Achieved By The Contractor Without Taking Steps To Accelerate The Remaining Work, Which Would Cause The Contractor To Incur Additional Costs. No Payment Shall Be Made For Any Event Which May Warrant The Extension Of The Intended Completion Date. 26.2. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Decide Whether And By How Much To Extend The Intended Completion Date Within Twenty One (21) Days Of The Contractor Asking The Procuring Entity’s Representative For A Decision Thereto After Fully Submitting All Supporting Information. If The Contractor Has Failed To Give Early Warning Of A Delay Or Has Failed To Cooperate In Dealing With A Delay, The Delay By This Failure Shall Not Be Considered In Assessing The New Intended Completion Date. 27. Right To Vary 27.1. The Procuring Entity’s Representative With The Prior Approval Of The Procuring Entity May Instruct Variations, Up To A Maximum Cumulative Amount Of Ten Percent (10%) Of The Original Contract Cost. 27.2. Variations Shall Be Valued As Follows: (a) At A Lump Sum Price Agreed Between The Parties; (b) Where Appropriate, At Rates In This Contract; (c) In The Absence Of Appropriate Rates, The Rates In This Contract Shall Be Used As The Basis For Valuation; Or Failing Which (d) At Appropriate New Rates, Equal To Or Lower Than Current Industry Rates And To Be Agreed Upon By Both Parties And Approved By The Head Of The Procuring Entity. 28. Contractor's Right To Claim If The Contractor Incurs Cost As A Result Of Any Of The Events Under Gcc Clause 13, The Contractor Shall Be Entitled To The Amount Of Such Cost. If As A Result Of Any Of The Said Events, It Is Necessary To Change The Works, This Shall Be Dealt With As A Variation. 29. Dayworks 29.1. Subject To Gcc Clause 43 On Variation Order, And If Applicable As Indicated In The Scc, The Day Works Rates In The Contractor’s Bid Shall Be Used For Small Additional Amounts Of Work Only When The Procuring Entity’s Representative Has Given Written Instructions In Advance For Additional Work To Be Paid For In That Way. 29.2. All Work To Be Paid For As Day Works Shall Be Recorded By The Contractor On Forms Approved By The Procuring Entity’s Representative. Each Completed Form Shall Be Verified And Signed By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Within Two Days Of The Work Being Done. 29.3. The Contractor Shall Be Paid For Day Works Subject To Obtaining Signed Dayworks Forms. 30. Early Warning 30.1. The Contractor Shall Warn The Procuring Entity’s Representative At The Earliest Opportunity Of Specific Likely Future Events Or Circumstances That May Adversely Affect The Quality Of The Work, Increase The Contract Price, Or Delay The Execution Of The Works. The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Require The Contractor To Provide An Estimate Of The Expected Effect Of The Future Event Or Circumstance On The Contract Price And Completion Date. The Estimate Shall Be Provided By The Contractor As Soon As Reasonably Possible. 30.2. The Contractor Shall Cooperate With The Procuring Entity’s Representative In Making And Considering Proposals For How The Effect Of Such An Event Or Circumstance Can Be Avoided Or Reduced By Anyone Involved In The Work And In Carrying Out Any Resulting Instruction Of The Procuring Entity’s Representative. 31. Program Of Work 31.1. Within The Time Stated In The Scc, The Contractor Shall Submit To The Procuring Entity’s Representative For Approval A Program Of Work Showing The General Methods, Arrangements, Order, And Timing For All The Activities In The Works. 31.2. An Update Of The Program Of Work Shall The Show The Actual Progress Achieved On Each Activity And The Effect Of The Progress Achieved On The Timing Of The Remaining Work, Including Any Changes To The Sequence Of The Activities. 31.3. The Contractor Shall Submit To The Procuring Entity’s Representative For Approval An Updated Program Of Work At Intervals No Longer Than The Period Stated In The Scc. If The Contractor Does Not Submit An Updated Program Of Work Within This Period, The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Withhold The Amount Stated In The Scc From The Next Payment Certificate And Continue To Withhold This Amount Until The Next Payment After The Date On Which The Overdue Program Of Work Has Been Submitted. 31.4. The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Approval Of The Program Of Work Shall Not Alter The Contractor’s Obligations. The Contractor May Revise The Program Of Work And Submit It To The Procuring Entity’s Representative Again At Any Time. A Revised Program Of Work Shall Show The Effect Of Any Approved Variations. 31.5. When The Program Of Work Is Updated, The Contractor Shall Provide The Procuring Entity’s Representative With An Updated Cash Flow Forecast. The Cash Flow Forecast Shall Include Different Currencies, As Defined In The Contract, Converted As Necessary Using The Contract Exchange Rates. 31.6. All Variations Shall Be Included In Updated Program Of Work Produced By The Contractor. 32. Management Conferences 32.1. Either The Procuring Entity’s Representative Or The Contractor May Require The Other To Attend A Management Conference. The Management Conference Shall Review The Plans For Remaining Work And Deal With Matters Raised In Accordance With The Early Warning Procedure. 32.2. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Record The Business Of Management Conferences And Provide Copies Of The Record To Those Attending The Conference And To The Procuring Entity . The Responsibility Of The Parties For Actions To Be Taken Shall Be Decided By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Either At The Management Conference Or After The Management Conference And Stated In Writing To All Who Attended The Conference. 33. Bill Of Quantities 33.1. The Bill Of Quantities Shall Contain Items Of Work For The Construction, Installation, Testing, And Commissioning Of Work To Be Done By The Contractor. 33.2. The Bill Of Quantities Is Used To Calculate The Contract Price. The Contractor Is Paid For The Quantity Of The Work Done At The Rate In The Bill Of Quantities For Each Item. 33.3. If The Final Quantity Of Any Work Done Differs From The Quantity In The Bill Of Quantities For The Particular Item And Is Not More Than Twenty Five Percent (25%) Of The Original Quantity, Provided The Aggregate Changes For All Items Do Not Exceed Ten Percent (10%) Of The Contract Price, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Make The Necessary Adjustments To Allow For The Changes Subject To Applicable Laws, Rules, And Regulations. 33.4. If Requested By The Procuring Entity’s Representative, The Contractor Shall Provide The Procuring Entity’s Representative With A Detailed Cost Breakdown Of Any Rate In The Bill Of Quantities. 34. Instructions, Inspections And Audits 34.1. The Procuring Entity’s Personnel Shall At All Reasonable Times During Construction Of The Work Be Entitled To Examine, Inspect, Measure And Test The Materials And Workmanship, And To Check The Progress Of The Construction. 34.2. If The Procuring Entity’s Representative Instructs The Contractor To Carry Out A Test Not Specified In The Specification To Check Whether Any Work Has A Defect And The Test Shows That It Does, The Contractor Shall Pay For The Test And Any Samples. If There Is No Defect, The Test Shall Be A Compensation Event. 34.3. The Contractor Shall Permit The Funding Source Named In The Scc To Inspect The Contractor’s Accounts And Records Relating To The Performance Of The Contractor And To Have Them Audited By Auditors Appointed By The Funding Source, If So Required By The Funding Source. 35. Identifying Defects The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Check The Contractor’s Work And Notify The Contractor Of Any Defects That Are Found. Such Checking Shall Not Affect The Contractor’s Responsibilities. The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Instruct The Contractor To Search Uncover Defects And Test Any Work That The Procuring Entity’s Representative Considers Below Standards And Defective. 36. Cost Of Repairs Loss Or Damage To The Works Or Materials To Be Incorporated In The Works Between The Start Date And The End Of The Defects Liability Periods Shall Be Remedied By The Contractor At The Contractor’s Cost If The Loss Or Damage Arises From The Contractor’s Acts Or Omissions. 37. Correction Of Defects 37.1. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Give Notice To The Contractor Of Any Defects Before The End Of The Defects Liability Period, Which Isone (1) Year From Project Completion Up To Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity’s. 37.2. Every Time Notice Of A Defect Is Given, The Contractor Shall Correct The Notified Defect Within The Length Of Time Specified In The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Notice. 37.3. The Contractor Shall Correct The Defects Which He Notices Himself Before The End Of The Defects Liability Period. 37.4. The Procuring Entity Shall Certify That All Defects Have Been Corrected. If The Procuring Entity Considers That Correction Of A Defect Is Not Essential, He Can Request The Contractor To Submit A Quotation For The Corresponding Reduction In The Contract Price. If The Procuring Entity Accepts The Quotation, The Corresponding Change In The Scc Is A Variation. 38. Uncorrected Defects 38.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Give The Contractor At Least Fourteen (14) Days Notice Of His Intention To Use A Third Party To Correct A Defect. If The Contractor Does Not Correct The Defect Himself Within The Period, The Procuring Entity May Have The Defect Corrected By The Third Party. The Cost Of The Correction Will Be Deducted From The Contract Price. 38.2. The Use Of A Third Party To Correct Defects That Are Uncorrected By The Contractor Will In No Way Relieve The Contractor Of Its Liabilities And Warranties Under The Contract. 39. Advance Payment 39.1. The Procuring Entity Shall, Upon A Written Request Of The Contractor Which Shall Be Submitted As A Contract Document, Make An Advance Payment To The Contractor In An Amount Not Exceeding Fifteen Percent (15%) Of The Total Contract Price, To Be Made In Lump Sum Or, At The Most Two, Installments According To A Schedule Specified In The Scc. 39.2. The Advance Payment Shall Be Made Only Upon The Submission To And Acceptance By The Procuring Entity Of An Irrevocable Standby Letter Of Credit Of Equivalent Value From A Commercial Bank, A Bank Guarantee Or A Surety Bond Callable Upon Demand, Issued By A Surety Or Insurance Company Duly Licensed By The Insurance Commission And Confirmed By The Procuring Entity. 39.3. The Advance Payment Shall Be Repaid By The Contractor By An Amount Equal To The Percentage Of The Total Contract Price Used For The Advance Payment. 39.4. The Contractor May Reduce His Standby Letter Of Credit Or Guarantee Instrument By The Amounts Refunded By The Monthly Certificates In The Advance Payment. 39.5. The Procuring Entity Will Provide An Advance Payment On The Contract Price As Stipulated In The Conditions Of Contract, Subject To The Maximum Amount Stated In Scc Clause 39.1. 40. Progress Payments 40.1. The Contractor May Submit A Request For Payment For Work Accomplished. Such Request For Payment Shall Be Verified And Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative/project Engineer. Except As Otherwise Stipulated In The Scc, Materials And Equipment Delivered On The Site But Not Completely Put In Place Shall Not Be Included For Payment. 40.2. The Procuring Entity Shall Deduct The Following From The Certified Gross Amounts To Be Paid To The Contractor As Progress Payment: (a) Cumulative Value Of The Work Previously Certified And Paid For. (b) Portion Of The Advance Payment To Be Recouped For The Month. (c) Retention Money In Accordance With The Condition Of Contract. (d) Amount To Cover Third Party Liabilities. (e) Amount To Cover Uncorrected Discovered Defects In The Works. 40.3. Payments Shall Be Adjusted By Deducting There From The Amounts For Advance Payments And Retention. The Procuring Entity Shall Pay The Contractor The Amounts Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Within Twenty Eight (28) Days From The Date Each Certificate Was Issued. No Payment Of Interest For Delayed Payments And Adjustments Shall Be Made By The Procuring Entity. 40.4. The First Progress Payment May Be Paid By The Procuring Entity To The Contractor Provided That At Least Twenty Percent (20%) Of The Work Has Been Accomplished As Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative. 40.5. Items Of The Works For Which A Price Of “0” (zero) Has Been Entered Will Not Be Paid For By The Procuring Entity And Shall Be Deemed Covered By Other Rates And Prices In The Contract. 41. Payment Certificates 41.1. The Contractor Shall Submit To The Procuring Entity’s Representative Monthly Statements Of The Estimated Value Of The Work Executed Less The Cumulative Amount Certified Previously. 41.2. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Check The Contractor’s Monthly Statement And Certify The Amount To Be Paid To The Contractor. 41.3. The Value Of Work Executed Shall: (a) Be Determined By The Procuring Entity’s Representative; (b) Comprise The Value Of The Quantities Of The Items In The Bill Of Quantities Completed; And (c) Include The Valuations Of Approved Variations. 41.4. The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Exclude Any Item Certified In A Previous Certificate Or Reduce The Proportion Of Any Item Previously Certified In Any Certificate In The Light Of Later Information. 42. Retention 42.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Retain From Each Payment Due To The Contractor An Amount Equal To A Percentage Thereof Using The Rate As Specified In Itb Sub-clause 42.2. 42.2. Progress Payments Are Subject To Retention Of Ten Percent (10%), Referred To As The “retention Money.” Such Retention Shall Be Based On The Total Amount Due To The Contractor Prior To Any Deduction And Shall Be Retained From Every Progress Payment Until Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Value Of Works, As Determined By The Procuring Entity, Are Completed. If, After Fifty Percent (50%) Completion, The Work Is Satisfactorily Done And On Schedule, No Additional Retention Shall Be Made; Otherwise, The Ten Percent (10%) Retention Shall Again Be Imposed Using The Rate Specified Therefore. 42.3. The Total “retention Money” Shall Be Due For Release Upon Final Acceptance Of The Works. The Contractor May, However, Request The Substitution Of The Retention Money For Each Progress Billing With Irrevocable Standby Letters Of Credit From A Commercial Bank, Bank Guarantees Or Surety Bonds Callable On Demand, Of Amounts Equivalent To The Retention Money Substituted For And Acceptable To The Procuring Entity, Provided That The Project Is On Schedule And Is Satisfactorily Undertaken. Otherwise, The Ten (10%) Percent Retention Shall Be Made. Said Irrevocable Standby Letters Of Credit, Bank Guarantees And/or Surety Bonds, To Be Posted In Favor Of The Government Shall Be Valid For A Duration To Be Determined By The Concerned Implementing Office/agency Or Procuring Entity And Will Answer For The Purpose For Which The Ten (10%) Percent Retention Is Intended, I.e., To Cover Uncorrected Discovered Defects And Third Party Liabilities. 42.4. On Completion Of The Whole Works, The Contractor May Substitute Retention Money With An “on Demand” Bank Guarantee In A Form Acceptable To The Procuring Entity. 43. Variation Orders 43.1. Variation Orders May Be Issued By The Procuring Entity To Cover Any Increase/decrease In Quantities, Including The Introduction Of New Work Items That Are Not Included In The Original Contract Or Reclassification Of Work Items That Are Either Due To Change Of Plans, Design Or Alignment To Suit Actual Field Conditions Resulting In Disparity Between The Preconstruction Plans Used For Purposes Of Bidding And The “as Staked Plans” Or Construction Drawings Prepared After A Joint Survey By The Contractor And The Procuring Entity After Award Of The Contract, Provided That The Cumulative Amount Of The Variation Order Does Not Exceed Ten Percent (10%) Of The Original Project Cost. The Addition/deletion Of Works Should Be Within The General Scope Of The Project As Bid And Awarded. The Scope Of Works Shall Not Be Reduced So As To Accommodate A Positive Variation Order. A Variation Order May Either Be In The Form Of A Change Order Or Extra Work Order. 43.2. A Change Order May Be Issued By The Procuring Entity To Cover Any Increase/decrease In Quantities Of Original Work Items In The Contract. 43.3. An Extra Work Order May Be Issued By The Procuring Entity To Cover The Introduction Of New Work Necessary For The Completion, Improvement Or Protection Of The Project Which Were Not Included As Items Of Work In The Original Contract, Such As, Where There Are Subsurface Or Latent Physical Conditions At The Site Differing Materially From Those Indicated In The Contract, Or Where There Are Duly Unknown Physical Conditions At The Site Of An Unusual Nature Differing Materially From Those Ordinarily Encountered And Generally Recognized As Inherent In The Work Or Character Provided For In The Contract. 43.4. Any Cumulative Variation Order Beyond Ten Percent (10%) Shall Be Subject Of Another Contract To Be Bid Out If The Works Are Separable From The Original Contract. In Exceptional Cases Where It Is Urgently Necessary To Complete The Original Scope Of Work, The Head Of The Procuring Entity May Authorize A Positive Variation Order Go Beyond Ten Percent (10%) But Not More Than Twenty Percent (20%) Of The Original Contract Price, Subject To The Guidelines To Be Determined By The Gppb: Provided, However, That Appropriate Sanctions Shall Be Imposed On The Designer, Consultant Or Official Responsible For The Original Detailed Engineering Design Which Failed To Consider The Variation Order Beyond Ten Percent (10%). 43.5. In Claiming For Any Variation Order, The Contractor Shall, Within Seven (7) Calendar Days After Such Work Has Been Commenced Or After The Circumstances Leading To Such Condition(s) Leading To The Extra Cost, And Within Twenty-eight (28) Calendar Days Deliver A Written Communication Giving Full And Detailed Particulars Of Any Extra Cost In Order That It May Be Investigated At That Time. Failure To Provide Either Of Such Notices In The Time Stipulated Shall Constitute A Waiver By The Contractor For Any Claim. The Preparation And Submission Of Variation Orders Are As Follows: (a) If The Procuring Entity’s Representative/project Engineer Believes That A Change Order Or Extra Work Order Should Be Issued, He Shall Prepare The Proposed Order Accompanied With The Notices Submitted By The Contractor, The Plans Therefore, His Computations As To The Quantities Of The Additional Works Involved Per Item Indicating The Specific Stations Where Such Works Are Needed, The Date Of His Inspections And Investigations Thereon, And The Log Book Thereof, And A Detailed Estimate Of The Unit Cost Of Such Items Of Work, Together With His Justifications For The Need Of Such Change Order Or Extra Work Order, And Shall Submit The Same To The Head Of The Procuring Entity For Approval. (b) The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or His Duly Authorized Representative, Upon Receipt Of The Proposed Change Order Or Extra Work Order Shall Immediately Instruct The Technical Staff Of The Procuring Entity’s To Conduct An On-the-spot Investigation To Verify The Need For The Work To Be Prosecuted. A Report Of Such Verification Shall Be Submitted Directly To The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or His Duly Authorized Representative. (c) The, Head Of The Procuring Entity Or His Duly Authorized Representative, After Being Satisfied That Such Change Order Or Extra Work Order Is Justified And Necessary, Shall Review The Estimated Quantities And Prices And Forward The Proposal With The Supporting Documentation To The Head Of Procuring Entity For Consideration. (d) If, After Review Of The Plans, Quantities And Estimated Unit Cost Of The Items Of Work Involved, The Proper Office Of The Procuring Entity Empowered To Review And Evaluate Change Orders Or Extra Work Orders Recommends Approval Thereof, Head Of The Procuring Entity Or His Duly Authorized Representative, Believing The Change Order Or Extra Work Order To Be In Order, Shall Approve The Same. (e) The Timeframe For The Processing Of Variation Orders From The Preparation Up To The Approval By The Head Of The Procuring Entity Concerned Shall Not Exceed Thirty (30) Calendar Days. 44. Contract Completion Once The Project Reaches An Accomplishment Of Ninety Five (95%) Of The Total Contract Amount, The Procuring Entity May Create An Inspectorate Team To Make Preliminary Inspection And Submit A Punch-list To The Contractor In Preparation For The Final Turnover Of The Project. Said Punch-list Will Contain, Among Others, The Remaining Works, Work Deficiencies For Necessary Corrections, And The Specific Duration/time To Fully Complete The Project Considering The Approved Remaining Contract Time. This, However, Shall Not Preclude The Claim Of The Procuring Entity For Liquidated Damages. 45. Suspension Of Work 45.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Have The Authority To Suspend The Work Wholly Or Partly By Written Order For Such Period As May Be Deemed Necessary, Due To Force Majeure Or Any Fortuitous Events Or For Failure On The Part Of The Contractor To Correct Bad Conditions Which Are Unsafe For Workers Or For The General Public, To Carry Out Valid Orders Given By The Procuring Entity Or To Perform Any Provisions Of The Contract, Or Due To Adjustment Of Plans To Suit Field Conditions As Found Necessary During Construction. The Contractor Shall Immediately Comply With Such Order To Suspend The Work Wholly Or Partly. 45.2. The Contractor Or Its Duly Authorized Representative Shall Have The Right To Suspend Work Operation On Any Or All Projects/activities Along The Critical Path Of Activities After Fifteen (15) Calendar Days From Date Of Receipt Of Written Notice From The Contractor To The District Engineer/regional Director/consultant Or Equivalent Official, As The Case May Be, Due To The Following: (a) There Exist Right-of-way Problems Which Prohibit The Contractor From Performing Work In Accordance With The Approved Construction Schedule. (b) Requisite Construction Plans Which Must Be Owner-furnished Are Not Issued To The Contractor Precluding Any Work Called For By Such Plans. (c) Peace And Order Conditions Make It Extremely Dangerous, If Not Possible, To Work. However, This Condition Must Be Certified In Writing By The Philippine National Police (pnp) Station Which Has Responsibility Over The Affected Area And Confirmed By The Department Of Interior And Local Government (dilg) Regional Director. (d) There Is Failure On The Part Of The Procuring Entity To Deliver Government-furnished Materials And Equipment As Stipulated In The Contract. (e) Delay In The Payment Of Contractor’s Claim For Progress Billing Beyond Forty-five (45) Calendar Days From The Time The Contractor’s Claim Has Been Certified To By The Procuring Entity’s Authorized Representative That The Documents Are Complete Unless There Are Justifiable Reasons Thereof Which Shall Be Communicated In Writing To The Contractor. 45.3. In Case Of Total Suspension, Or Suspension Of Activities Along The Critical Path, Which Is Not Due To Any Fault Of The Contractor, The Elapsed Time Between The Effective Order Of Suspending Operation And The Order To Resume Work Shall Be Allowed The Contractor By Adjusting The Contract Time Accordingly. 46. Payment On Termination 46.1. If The Contract Is Terminated Because Of A Fundamental Breach Of Contract By The Contractor, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Issue A Certificate For The Value Of The Work Done And Materials Ordered Less Advance Payments Received Up To The Date Of The Issue Of The Certificate And Less The Percentage To Apply To The Value Of The Work Not Completed, As Indicated In The Scc. Additional Liquidated Damages Shall Not Apply. If The Total Amount Due To The Procuring Entity Exceeds Any Payment Due To The Contractor, The Difference Shall Be A Debt Payable To The Procuring Entity. 46.2. If The Contract Is Terminated For The Procuring Entity’s Convenience Or Because Of A Fundamental Breach Of Contract By The Procuring Entity, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Issue A Certificate For The Value Of The Work Done, Materials Ordered, The Reasonable Cost Of Removal Of Equipment, Repatriation Of The Contractor’s Personnel Employed Solely On The Works, And The Contractor’s Costs Of Protecting And Securing The Works, And Less Advance Payments Received Up To The Date Of The Certificate. 46.3. The Net Balance Due Shall Be Paid Or Repaid Within Twenty Eight (28) Days From The Notice Of Termination. 46.4. If The Contractor Has Terminated The Contract Under Gcc Clauses 17 Or 18, The Procuring Entity Shall Promptly Return The Performance Security To The Contractor. 47. Extension Of Contract Time 47.1. Should The Amount Of Additional Work Of Any Kind Or Other Special Circumstances Of Any Kind Whatsoever Occur Such As To Fairly Entitle The Contractor To An Extension Of Contract Time, The Procuring Entity Shall Determine The Amount Of Such Extension; Provided That The Procuring Entity Is Not Bound To Take Into Account Any Claim For An Extension Of Time Unless The Contractor Has, Prior To The Expiration Of The Contract Time And Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days After Such Work Has Been Commenced Or After The Circumstances Leading To Such Claim Have Arisen, Delivered To The Procuring Entity Notices In Order That It Could Have Investigated Them At That Time. Failure To Provide Such Notice Shall Constitute A Waiver By The Contractor Of Any Claim. Upon Receipt Of Full And Detailed Particulars, The Procuring Entity Shall Examine The Facts And Extent Of The Delay And Shall Extend The Contract Time Completing The Contract Work When, In The Procuring Entity’s Opinion, The Findings Of Facts Justify An Extension. 47.2. No Extension Of Contract Time Shall Be Granted The Contractor Due To (a) Ordinary Unfavorable Weather Conditions And (b) Inexcusable Failure Or Negligence Of Contractor To Provide The Required Equipment, Supplies Or Materials. 47.3. Extension Of Contract Time May Be Granted Only When The Affected Activities Fall Within The Critical Path Of The Pert/cpm Network. 47.4. No Extension Of Contract Time Shall Be Granted When The Reason Given To Support The Request For Extension Was Already Considered In The Determination Of The Original Contract Time During The Conduct Of Detailed Engineering And In The Preparation Of The Contract Documents As Agreed Upon By The Parties Before Contract Perfection. 47.5. Extension Of Contract Time Shall Be Granted For Rainy/unworkable Days Considered Unfavorable For The Prosecution Of The Works At The Site, Based On The Actual Conditions Obtained At The Site, In Excess Of The Number Of Rainy/unworkable Days Pre-determined By The Procuring Entity In Relation To The Original Contract Time During The Conduct Of Detailed Engineering And In The Preparation Of The Contract Documents As Agreed Upon By The Parties Before Contract Perfection, And/or For Equivalent Period Of Delay Due To Major Calamities Such As Exceptionally Destructive Typhoons, Floods And Earthquakes, And Epidemics, And For Causes Such As Non-delivery On Time Of Materials, Working Drawings, Or Written Information To Be Furnished By The Procuring Entity, Non-acquisition Of Permit To Enter Private Properties Within The Right-of-way Resulting In Complete Paralyzation Of Construction Activities, And Other Meritorious Causes As Determined By The Procuring Entity’s Representative And Approved By The Head Of The Procuring Entity. Shortage Of Construction Materials, General Labor Strikes, And Peace And Order Problems That Disrupt Construction Operations Through No Fault Of The Contractor May Be Considered As Additional Grounds For Extension Of Contract Time Provided They Are Publicly Felt And Certified By Appropriate Government Agencies Such As Dti, Dole, Dilg, And Dnd, Among Others. The Written Consent Of Bondsmen Must Be Attached To Any Request Of The Contractor For Extension Of Contract Time And Submitted To The Procuring Entity For Consideration And The Validity Of The Performance Security Shall Be Correspondingly Extended. 48. Price Adjustment Except For Extraordinary Circumstances As Determined By Neda And Approved By The Gppb, No Price Adjustment Shall Be Allowed. Nevertheless, In Cases Where The Cost Of The Awarded Contract Is Affected By Any Applicable New Laws, Ordinances, Regulations, Or Other Acts Of The Gop, Promulgated After The Date Of Bid Opening, A Contract Price Adjustment Shall Be Made Or Appropriate Relief Shall Be Applied On A No Loss-no Gain Basis. 49. Completion The Contractor Shall Request The Procuring Entity’s Representative To Issue A Certificate Of Completion Of The Works, And The Procuring Entity’s Representative Will Do So Upon Deciding That The Work Is Completed. 50. Taking Over The Procuring Entity Shall Take Over The Site And The Works Within Seven (7) Days From The Date The Procuring Entity’s Representative Issues A Certificate Of Completion. 51. Operating And Maintenance Manuals 51.1. If “as Built” Drawings And/or Operating And Maintenance Manuals Are Required, The Contractor Shall Supply Them By The Dates Stated In The Scc. 51.2. If The Contractor Does Not Supply The Drawings And/or Manuals By The Dates Stated In The Scc, Or They Do Not Receive The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Approval, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Withhold The Amount Stated In The Scc From Payments Due To The Contractor. Section V. Special Conditions Of Contract Gcc Clause 1.16 The Intended Completion Date Is 75 Cd From Ntp. 1.21 The Procuring Entity Is Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar. 1.22 The Procuring Entity’s Representative Is Atty. Ronn Michael L. Tejano Municipal Mayor Municipality Of Mapanas Province Of Northern Samar 1.23 The Site Is Located At Mapanas, Northern Samar. 1.27 The Start Date Is: Upon Receipt Of Notice To Proceed. 1.30 Rehabilitation/improvement Of Aquino St. And San Miguel, Brgy. Santa Potenciana, Mapanas, Northern Samar B.5 Project Billboard/signboard 1.00 Each B.7 (2) Occupational Safety And Health Program 1.00 L.s. B.9 Mobilization And Demobiliation 1.00 L.s. 101 (3)a.2 Removal Of Existing Pcc Pavement, 0.2m Thk, Pccp (for Reblocking At Intermittent Section) 539.00 Sq.m. 102 (2)b Surplus Common Excavation 162.00 Cu.m. 105 (1) Subgrade Preparation (common Material) 648.00 Sq.m. 200 (1) Aggregate Subbase Course 115.20 Cu.m. 201 (1) Aggregate Base Course 140.40 Cu.m. 311 (1)a.2 Pcc Pavement (plain)-conventional Method, 200mm Thk. 540.00 Sq.m. 2.2 Note: The Items To Follow 5.1 The Procuring Entity Shall Give Possession Of All Parts Of The Site To The Contractor Upon The Issuance Of Notice To Proceed. 6.5 The Contractor Shall Employ The Following Key Personnel: Key Personnel Number Civil Engineer 1 Construction Foreman 1 Labor Workers 3 7.4(c) “no Further Instructions”. 7.7 No Further Instructions. 8.1 No Further Instructions. 10 The Site Investigation Reports Are: None 12.3 No Further Instructions. 12.5 In Case Of Semi-permanent Structures, Such As Buildings Of Types 1, 2, And 3 As Classified Under The National Building Code Of The Philippines, Concrete/asphalt Roads, Concrete River Control, Drainage, Irrigation Lined Canals, River Landing, Deep Wells, Rock Causeway, Pedestrian Overpass, And Other Similar Semi-permanent Structures: Five (5) Years. 13 “no Additional Provision.” 18.3(h)(i) No Further Instructions. 21.2 The Arbiter Is: Construction Industry Arbitration Commission 29.1 No Day Works Are Applicable To The Contract. 31.1 The Contractor Shall Submit The Program Of Work To The Procuring Entity’s Representative Within 15days Of Delivery Of The Letter Of Acceptance. 31.3 The Period Between Program Of Work Updates Is 15days. The Amount To Be Withheld For Late Submission Of An Updated Program Of Work Is P 1,000.00. 34.3 The Funding Source Is Coming From Nia 39.1 The Amount Of The Advance Payment Is 15% Of The Contract Price (lump Sum) And Shall Be Release Once Upon Presentation Of The Following Documents As Required: 1. Letter Request For Advance Payment From The Contractor 2. Bank Guarantee For Advance Payment 40.1 Materials And Equipment Delivered On The Site But Not Completely Put In Place Shall Be Included For Payment. 51.1 The Date By Which Operating And Maintenance Manuals Are Required Is Not Applicable. The Date By Which “as Built” Drawings Are Required Is 20 Days Upon Completion Of The Subproject. 51.2 The Amount To Be Withheld For Failing To Produce “as Built” Drawings And/or Operating And Maintenance Manuals By The Date Required Is P1,000.00. Section Vi. Specifications Project Name: Rehabilitation/improvement Of Aquino St. And San Miguel Location : Brgy. Santa Potenciana, Mapanas, Northern Samar Item No. Description Qty. Unit. B.5 Project Billboard/signboard 1.00 Each A. 1 Labor A. Construction Foreman 4.00 B. Skilled Laborer 4.00 C. Unskilled Laborer 4.00 A.2 Labor Construction Foreman Skilled Laborer Unskilled Laborer Name And Capacity B. 1 Equipment B. 2 Equipment Name And Specification F.1 Materials A. Tarpaulin (8’ X 8”) 1.00 Pc. B. Coco Lumber 84.00 Bd.ft. C. Plywood Marine, (0.0125m X 1.2m X 2.44m) 2.00 Pc. D. Assorted Common Wire Nail 0.50 Kg. F.2 Materials A. A. Tarpaulin (8’ X 8”) B. Coco Lumber C. Plywood Marine, (0.0125m X 1.2m X 2.44m) D. Assorted Common Wire Nail B.7 (2) Occupational Safety And Health Program 1.00 L.s A.1 Labor A. Safety Practitioner/officer (part Time) 9.00 1 B. Health Personnel (full Time) 35.00 1 A.2 Labor A. Safety Practitioner/officer (part Time) B. Health Personnel (full Time) Name And Capacity B.1 Equipment A. Safety Shoes 31.00 Man-day B. Safety Helmet 31.00 Man-day C. Safety/working Gloves 31.00 Man-day D. Safety Vest 31.00 Man-day E. Rubber Boots 31.00 Man-day F. Rain Coats (30% Of The Duration) Optional 10.00 Man-day B.2 Equipment Safety Shoes Safety Helmet Safety/working Gloves Safety Vest Rubber Boots Rain Coats (30% Of The Duration) Optional Name And Specification F.1 Materials F.2 Materials B.9 Mobilization/demobilization 1.00 L.s. A.1 Labor A.2 Labor Name And Capacity B.1 Equipment Dumptruck (12 Cu.yd) 16.00 2 Payloader (1.5 Cu.m.), Lx80-2c 16.00 1 Bulldozer, D6h Series Ii Psds/dd 16.00 1 Backhoe W/ Breaker (0.80 Cu.m.) 16.00 1 B.2 Equipment Name And Specification F.1 Materials F.2 Materials 101 (3)a.2 Removal Of Existing Pcc Pavement, 0.2m Thk, Pccp (for Reblocking At Intermittent Section) 539.00 Sq.m. A.1 A. Construction Foreman 1.00 1 B. Unskilled Laborer 1.00 2 A.2 A. Construction Foreman B. Unskilled Laborer Name And Capacity B.1 Equipment A. Backhoe W/ Breaker (0.80 Cu.m.) 1.00 1 B. Payloader (1.50), Lx80-2c 1.00 1 C. Dumptruck (12 Cu.yd.) 0.50 1 D. Concrete Saw (7.5 Hp), 14” Blade Dia 0.50 1 E. Minor Tools (10% Of Labor Cost) B.2 Equipment A. Backhoe W/ Breaker (0.80 Cu.m.) B. Payloader (1.50), Lx80-2c C. Dumptruck (12 Cu.yd.) Minor Tools (10% Of Labor Cost) Name And Specification F.1 Materials Concrete Saw (diamond Blade 14”dia) 0.00015 Pc 102 (2)b Surplus Common Excavation 71.77 Cu.m. A.1 Labor A. Construction Foreman 1.00 1 B. Unskilled Laborer 1.00 2 A.2 Labor Construction Foreman Unskilled Laborer Name And Capacity B.1 Equipment A. Bulldozer, D6h Series Ii Psds/dd 1.00 1 B. Payloader (1.5 Cu.m.) 1.00 1 C. Payloader (1.5 Cu.m.) 0.30 1 D. Dump Truck (12 Cu.yd.) 1.00 3 E. Backhoe (0.80 Cu.m.) 1.00 1 B.2 Equipment A. Bulldozer, D6h Series Ii Psds/dd B. Payloader (1.5 Cu.m.) C. Payloader (1.5 Cu.m.) D. Dump Truck (12 Cu.yd.) E. Backhoe (0.80 Cu.m.) Name And Specification F.1 Materials F.2 Materials 105 (1) Subgrade Preparation (common Material) 648.00 Sq.m. A.1 Labor A. Construction Foreman 1.00 1 B. Unskilled Laborer 1.00 2 A.2 Labor Construction Foreman Unskilled Laborer Name And Capacity B.1 Equipment A. Motorized Road Grader 1.00 1 B. Vibrator Roller (10 M.t), Sd100dc 1.00 1 C. Water Truck/pump (16000 L) 0.25 1 B.2 Equipment Motorized Road Grader Vibrator Roller (10 M.t), Sd100dc Water Truck/pump (16000 L) Name And Specification F.1 Materials F.2 Materials 200(1) Aggregate Subbase Course 115.20 Cu.m. A.1 Labor Construction Foreman 1.00 1 Unskilled Laborer 1.00 2 A.2 Labor Construction Foreman Unskilled Laborer Name And Capacity B.1 Equipment Motorized Road Grader, G710a 1.00 1 Vibrator Roller (10 M.t), Sd100dc 1.00 1 Water Truck/pump (16000 L) 0.25 1 B.2 Equipment Motorized Road Grader Vibrator Roller (10 M.t), Sd100dc Water Truck/pump (16000 L) Name And Specification F.1 Materials A. Aggregate Subbase Course (w/ 15% Shrinkage Factor) 1.15 Cu.m. F.2 Materials A. Aggregate Subbase Course (w/ 15% Shrinkage Factor) 201 (1) Aggregate Base Course 140.40 Cu.m. A.1 Labor Construction Foreman 1.00 1 Unskilled Laborer 1.00 2 A.2 Labor Construction Foreman Unskilled Laborer Name And Capacity B.1 Equipment Motorized Road Grader, G710a 1.00 1 Vibrator Roller (10 M.t), Sd100dc 1.00 1 Water Truck/pump (16000 L) 0.25 1 B.2 Equipment Motorized Road Grader Vibrator Roller (10 M.t), Sd100dc Water Truck/pump (16000 L) Name And Specification F.1 Materials A. Aggregate Subbase Course (w/ 15% Shrinkage Factor) 1.15 Cu.m. F.2 Materials A. Aggregate Subbase Course (w/ 15% Shrinkage Factor) 311 (1)a.2 Pcc Pavement (plain)- Conventional Method, 200mm Thk. 124.00 Sq.m. A.1 Labor A. Construction Foreman 1.00 1 B. Skilled Laborer 1.00 4 C. Unskilled Laborer 1.00 12 Name And Capacity B.1 Equipment A. Transit Mixer (5-6 Cu.yd) 1.00 4 B. Concrete Vibrator 1.00 2 C. Concrete Batch Plant (30 Cu.m.) 1.00 1 D. Payloader (1.50 Cu.m.), Lx80-2c 1.00 1 E. Concrete Screeder (5.5 Hp) 1.00 1 F. Water Truck/pump (16000l) 1.00 1 G. Concrete Saw, Blade Ǿ 14” (7.5 Hp) 1.00 1 H. Bar Cutter, Single Phase 0.10 1 I. Joint Sealer Machine 0.25 1 Minor Tools (5% Of Labor) Name And Specification F.1 Materials A. Reinforcing Steel Bar, Grade 40 0.39 Kg. B. Curing Compound 0.29 Lit. C. Asphalt Sealant 0.12 Lit. D. Steel Forms (rental) 0.46 L.m. E. Sand 0.1100 Cu.m. F. Gravel 0.20 Cu.m. G. Portland Cement, Type 1 1.90 Bag H. Concrete Saw (diamond Blade 14”) 0.00015 Pc I. Pipe Sleeve, 2” Dia 0.0086 L.m. J. Grease Tar 0.0056 Lit. Section Vii. Drawings Bill Of Quantities Item No. Scope Of Work Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Amount Rehabilitation/improvement Of Aquino St. And San Miguel, Brgy. Santa Potenciana, Mapanas, Northern Samar B.5 Project Billboard/signboard 1.00 Each 10,959.69 10,959.69 B.7 (2) Occupational Safety And Health Program 1.00 L.s. 29,575.74 29,575.74 B.9 Mobilization And Demobiliation 1.00 L.s. 15,433.55 15,433.55 101 (3)a.2 Removal Of Existing Pcc Pavement, 0.2m Thk, Pccp (for Reblocking At Intermittent Section) 539.00 Sq.m. 238.30 128,443.70 102 (2)b Surplus Common Excavation 162.00 Cu.m. 204.24 33,086.88 105 (1) Subgrade Preparation (common Material) 648.00 Sq.m. 21.14 13,698.72 200 (1) Aggregate Subbase Course 115.20 Cu.m. 1,632.38 188,050.18 201 (1) Aggregate Base Course 140.40 Cu.m. 2,843.65 399,248.46 311 (1)a.2 Pcc Pavement (plain)-conventional Method, 200mm Thk. 540.00 Sq.m. 2,160.51 1,166,675.40 Total 1,985,172.32 Total Cost Of All Line Item Includes Cost Of Contractor’s Profit, Taxes And Ocm. Attached Detailed Cost Estimates Section Ix. Bidding Forms Table Of Contents Bid Form 79 Form Of Contract Agreement 81 Omnibus Sworn Statement 83 Bid Form Date: Iaeb No: To: Lgu-mapanas Northern Samar Address: Mapanas Northern Samar We, The Undersigned, Declare That: We Have Examined And Have No Reservation To The Bidding Documents, Including Addenda, For The Contract Rehabilitation/improvement Of Aquino St. And San Miguel We Offer To Execute The Works For This Contract In Accordance With The Bid And Bid Data Sheet, General And Special Conditions Of Contract Accompanying This Bid; The Total Price Of Our Bid, Excluding Any Discounts Offered In Item (d) Below Is: [insert Information]; The Discounts Offered And The Methodology For Their Application Are: [insert Information]; (a) Our Bid Shall Be Valid For A Period Of 75 Days From The Date Fixed For The Bid Submission Deadline In Accordance With The Bidding Documents, And It Shall Remain Binding Upon Us And May Be Accepted At Any Time Before The Expiration Of That Period; (b) If Our Bid Is Accepted, We Commit To Obtain A Performance Security In The Amount Of [insert Percentage Amount] Percent Of The Contract Price For The Due Performance Of The Contract; (c) Our Firm, Including Any Subcontractors Or Suppliers For Any Part Of The Contract, Have Nationalities From The Following Eligible Countries: [insert Information]; (d) We Are Not Participating, As Bidders, In More Than One Bid In This Bidding Process, Other Than Alternative Offers In Accordance With The Bidding Documents; (e) Our Firm, Its Affiliates Or Subsidiaries, Including Any Subcontractors Or Suppliers For Any Part Of The Contract, Has Not Been Declared Ineligible By The Funding Source; (f) We Understand That This Bid, Together With Your Written Acceptance Thereof Included In Your Notification Of Award, Shall Constitute A Binding Contract Between Us, Until A Formal Contract Is Prepared And Executed; And (g) We Understand That You Are Not Bound To Accept The Lowest Evaluated Bid Or Any Other Bid That You May Receive. Name: In The Capacity Of: Signed: Duly Authorized To Sign The Bid For And On Behalf Of: Date: ___________ Form Of Contract Agreement This Agreement, Made This [insert Date] Day Of [insert Month], [insert Year] Between [name And Address Of Procuring Entity](hereinafter Called The “entity”) And [name And Address Of Contractor] (hereinafter Called The “contractor”). Whereas, The Entity Is Desirous That The Contractor Execute [name And Identification Number Of Contract] (hereinafter Called “the Works”) And The Entity Has Accepted The Bid For [insert The Amount In Specified Currency In Numbers And Words] By The Contractor For The Execution And Completion Of Such Works And The Remedying Of Any Defects Therein. Now This Agreement Witnesseth As Follows: 1. In This Agreement, Words And Expressions Shall Have The Same Meanings As Are Respectively Assigned To Them In The Conditions Of Contract Hereinafter Referred To. 2. The Following Documents Shall Be Attached, Deemed To Form, And Be Read And Construed As Part Of This Agreement, To Wit: (a) General And Special Conditions Of Contract; (b) Drawings/plans; (c) Specifications; (d) Invitation To Apply For Eligibility And To Bid; (e) Instructions To Bidders; (f) Bid Data Sheet; (g) Addenda And/or Supplemental/bid Bulletins, If Any; (h) Bid Form, Including All The Documents/statements Contained In The Bidder’s Bidding Envelopes, As Annexes; (i) Eligibility Requirements, Documents And/or Statements; (j) Performance Security; (k) Credit Line Issued By A Licensed Bank, If Any; (l) Notice Of Award Of Contract And The Bidder’s Conforme Thereto; (m) Other Contract Documents That May Be Required By Existing Laws And/or The Entity. 3. In Consideration Of The Payments To Be Made By The Entity To The Contractor As Hereinafter Mentioned, The Contractor Hereby Covenants With The Entity To Execute And Complete The Works And Remedy Any Defects Therein In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Contract In All Respects. 4. The Entity Hereby Covenants To Pay The Contractor In Consideration Of The Execution And Completion Of The Works And The Remedying Of Defects Wherein, The Contract Price Or Such Other Sum As May Become Payable Under The Provisions Of This Contract At The Times And In The Manner Prescribed By This Contract. In Witness Whereof The Parties Thereto Have Caused This Agreement To Be Executed The Day And Year First Before Written. Signed, Sealed, Delivered By The (for The Entity) Signed, Sealed, Delivered By The (for The Contractor). Binding Signature Of Procuring Entity ________________________________________________ Binding Signature Of Contractor _____________________________________________ [addendum Showing The Corrections, If Any, Made During The Bid Evaluation Should Be Attached With This Agreement] Omnibus Sworn Statement Republic Of The Philippines ) City/municipality Of ______ ) S.s. Affidavit I, [name Of Affiant], Of Legal Age, [civil Status], [nationality], And Residing At [address Of Affiant], After Having Been Duly Sworn In Accordance With Law, Do Hereby Depose And State That: 1. Select One, Delete The Other: If A Sole Proprietorship: I Am The Sole Proprietor Of [name Of Bidder] With Office Address At [address Of Bidder]; If A Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture: I Am The Duly Authorized And Designated Representative Of [name Of Bidder] With Office Address At [address Of Bidder]; 2. Select One, Delete The Other: If A Sole Proprietorship: As The Owner And Sole Proprietor Of [name Of Bidder], I Have Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary To Represent It In The Bidding For [name Of The Project] Of The [name Of The Procuring Entity]; If A Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture: I Am Granted Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary And/or To Represent The [name Of Bidder] In The Bidding As Shown In The Attached [state Title Of Attached Document Showing Proof Of Authorization (e.g., Duly Notarized Secretary’s Certificate Issued By The Corporation Or The Members Of The Joint Venture)]; 3. [name Of Bidder] Is Not “blacklisted” Or Barred From Bidding By The Government Of The Philippines Or Any Of Its Agencies, Offices, Corporations, Or Local Government Units, Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Whose Blacklisting Rules Have Been Recognized By The Government Procurement Policy Board; 4. Each Of The Documents Submitted In Satisfaction Of The Bidding Requirements Is An Authentic Copy Of The Original, Complete, And All Statements And Information Provided Therein Are True And Correct; 5. [name Of Bidder]is Authorizing The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or Its Duly Authorized Representative(s) To Verify All The Documents Submitted; 6. Select One, Delete The Rest: If A Sole Proprietorship: I Am Not Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; If A Partnership Or Cooperative: None Of The Officers And Members Of [name Of Bidder] Is Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; If A Corporation Or Joint Venture: None Of The Officers, Directors, And Controlling Stockholders Of [name Of Bidder] Is Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; 7. [name Of Bidder] Complies With Existing Labor Laws And Standards; And 8. [name Of Bidder] Is Aware Of And Has Undertaken The Following Responsibilities As A Bidder: A) Carefully Examine All Of The Bidding Documents; B) Acknowledge All Conditions, Local Or Otherwise, Affecting The Implementation Of The Contract; C) Made An Estimate Of The Facilities Available And Needed For The Contract To Be Bid, If Any; And D) Inquire Or Secure Supplemental/bid Bulletin(s) Issued For The [name Of The Project]. In Witness Whereof, I Have Hereunto Set My Hand This __ Day Of ___, 20__ At ____________, Philippines. _____________________________________ Bidder’s Representative/authorized Signatory [jurat] * This Form Will Not Apply For Wb Funded Projects.

Details: Description Bidding Documents Procurement Of Infrastructure Projects Name Of Project: Rehabilatation/improvement Of San Roque St. Barangay Sta. Potenciana Mapanas, Northern Samar Contract Reference No. 2024-11-106 Table Of Contents Section I. Invitation To Bid 3 Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders 7 Section Iii. Bid Data Sheet 35 Section Iv. General Conditions Of Contract 38 Section V. Special Conditions Of Contract 70 Section Vi. Specifications 72 Section Vii. Drawings 75 Section Viii. Bill Of Quantities Error! Bookmark Not Defined. Section Ix. Bidding Forms 77 Section X. Foreign-assisted Projects Error! Bookmark Not Defined. Section I. Invitation To Bid Bid Notice Abstract Invitation To Bid (itb) Republic Of The Philippines Province Of Northern Samar Municipality Of Mapanas Invitation To Bid For Project: Rehabilatation / Improvement Of San Roque St. Barangay Sta Potenciana, Mapanas, Northern Samar The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar, Through The Economic Development Fund Of Fy 2025 Intends To Apply The Sum Of Nine Hundred Ninety Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Pesos 33/100 Only (p998,750.33) Being The Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) To Payments Under The Contract For: Rehabilitation / Improvement Of San Roque St. Barangay Sta. Potenciana, Mapanas, Northern Samar Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At Bid Opening. 1. The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar Now Invites Bids For The Following Description Of Works To Be Procured: Item No. Scope Of Work Quantity Unit Rehabilitation / Improvement Of San Roque St. Barangay Sta. Potenciana, Mapanas, Northern Samar Part B Other General Requirements B.5 Projects Billboard/sign Board 1.00 Each B.7(2) Occupational Safety And Health Program 1.00 L.s B.9 Mobilization/demobilization 1.00 L.s Part C Earthworks 101(3)a.2 Removal Existing Pcc Pavement, 0.2m Thk (pcc Reblocking At Intermittent Section 265.00 Sq.m 102(2)b Surplus Common Excavation 113.00 Cu.m 105(1) Subgrade Preparation (common Materials) 324.00 Sq.m Part D Subbase And Base Course 200(1) Aggregate Subbase Course 59.20 Cu.m 201(1) Aggregate Base Course 64.80 Cu.m Part E Surface Courses 311(1)a.2 Pcc Pavement (plain) Convention Method, 200mm Thk 270 Sq.m Completion Of The Works Is Required 45 Calendar Days. Bidders Should Have Completed, Within Ten (10) 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. Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders. 2. Bidding Will Be Conducted Through Open Competitive Bidding Procedures Using Non-discretionary Pass/fail Criterion As Specified In The Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Republic Act 9184 (ra 9184), Otherwise Known As The “government Procurement Reform Act”. Bidding Is Restricted To Filipino Citizens/sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Or Organizations With At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%) Interest Or Outstanding Capital Stock Belonging To Citizens Of The Philippines. 4. Interested Bidders May Obtain Further Information From Lgu- Bac Mapanas, Northern Samar And Inspect The Bidding Documents At The Address Given Below From November 26, 2024-december 13, 2024, 8:00 A.m. To 5:00 Pm. A Complete Set Of Bidding Documents May Be Purchased By Interested Bidders From The Address Below And Upon Payment Of A Nonrefundable Fee For The Bidding Documents In The Amount Of P1,000.00. 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 Fee For The Bidding Documents Not Later That The Submission Of Their Bids. 5. The Lgu- Mapana, Northern Samar Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference On December 5, 2024 At 10:00 A.m. At Executive Conference, 2nd Floor Of New Municipal Bldg. Mapanas, Northern Samar, Which Shall Be Open Only To All Interested Parties Who Have Purchased The Bidding Documents. 6. Bids Must Be Delivered To The Address Below On Or Before 9:00 A.m. Of December 16, 2024 At Bac Office, @ Municipal Planning & Development Office (mpdo), Mapanas, Northern Samar. All Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Bid Security In Any Of The Acceptable Forms And In The Amount Stated In Itb Clause 18. Bids Will Be Opened In The Presence Of The Bidders’ Authorized Representatives Who Choose To Attend At The Address Below. Late Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. The Bidder May Request That The Bid Documents Be Sent To Them By Mail Or Courier, And For This, The Bidder Shall Pay The Amount In Philippine Peso To Cover The Cost Of Mail Or Courier Delivery. The Fee For Obtaining A Copy Of The Bid Documents And The Cost Of Mail Or Courier Shall Be Paid By The Bidder Thru S Cashier’s Check Or Manager’s Check Issued In Favor Of The Municipality Of Mapanas. 7. The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar Reserves The Right To Accept Or Reject Any Bid, To Annul The Bidding Process, And To Reject All Bids At Any Time Prior To Contract Award, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. 8. For Further Information, Please Refer To: Reno C. Salazar Bac Secretary Mapanas, Northern Samar Mobile # 09459852914 Ma. Teresa L. Minguez Bac Chairperson Mapanas, Northern Samar Mobile # 09778033758 Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders 1. The Bids Must Be Delivered On Or Before December 16, 2024 At 9:00 A.m And Failure To Submit The Bid Proposal May Ground For Disqualification Of The Bid. 2. Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At Bid Opening. 1. The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar Now Invites Bids For The Following Description Of Works To Be Procured: Item No. Scope Of Work Quantity Unit Rehabilitation / Improvement Of San Roque St. Barangay Sta. Potenciana, Mapanas, Northern Samar Part B Other General Requirements B.5 Projects Billboard/sign Board 1.00 Each B.7(2) Occupational Safety And Health Program 1.00 L.s B.9 Mobilization/demobilization 1.00 L.s Part C Earthworks 101(3)a.2 Removal Existing Pcc Pavement, 0.2m Thk (pcc Reblocking At Intermittent 265.00 Sq.m 102(2)b Surplus Common Excavation 113.00 Cu.m 105(1) Subgrade Preparation (common Materials) 324.00 Sq.m Part D Subbase And Base Course 200(1) Aggregate Subbase Course 59.20 Cu.m 201(1) Aggregate Base Course 64.80 Cu.m Part E Surface Courses 311(1)a.2 Pcc Pavement (plain) Convention Method, 200mm Thk 270 Sq.m Completion Of The Works Is Required 45 Calendar Days. Bidders Should Have Completed, Within Ten (10) 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. 2. Bidding Will Be Conducted Through Open Competitive Bidding Procedures Using Non-discretionary Pass/fail Criterion As Specified In The Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Republic Act 9184 (ra 9184), Otherwise Known As The “government Procurement Reform Act”. Bidding Is Restricted To Filipino Citizens/sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Or Organizations With At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%) Interest Or Outstanding Capital Stock Belonging To Citizens Of The Philippines. 3. Interested Bidders May Obtain Further Information From Lgu- Bac Mapanas, Northern Samar And Inspect The Bidding Documents At The Address Given Below From November 26, 2024-december 13, 2024, 8:00 A.m. To 5:00 Pm. A Complete Set Of Bidding Documents May Be Purchased By Interested Bidders From The Address Below And Upon Payment Of A Nonrefundable Fee For The Bidding Documents In The Amount Of P1,000.00. 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 Fee For The Bidding Documents Not Later That The Submission Of Their Bids. 4. The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference On December 5, 2024 At 10:00 A.m. At Executive Conference, 2nd Floor Of New Municipal Bldg. Mapanas, Northern Samar, Which Shall Be Open Only To All Interested Parties Who Have Purchased The Bidding Documents. 5. Bids Must Be Delivered To The Address Below On Or Before 9:00 A.m. Of December 16, 2024 At Bac Office, @ Municipal Planning & Development Office (mpdo), Mapanas, Northern Samar. All Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Bid Security In Any Of The Acceptable Forms And In The Amount Stated In Itb Clause 18. Bids Will Be Opened In The Presence Of The Bidders’ Authorized Representatives Who Choose To Attend At The Address Below. Late Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. The Bidder May Request That The Bid Documents Be Sent To Them By Mail Or Courier, And For This, The Bidder Shall Pay The Amount In Philippine Peso To Cover The Cost Of Mail Or Courier Delivery. The Fee For Obtaining A Copy Of The Bid Documents And The Cost Of Mail Or Courier Shall Be Paid By The Bidder Thru S Cashier’s Check Or Manager’s Check Issued In Favor Of The Municipality Of Mapanas. 6. The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar Reserves The Right To Accept Or Reject Any Bid, To Annul The Bidding Process, And To Reject All Bids At Any Time Prior To Contract Award, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. 7. For Further Information, Please Refer To: Reno C. Salazar Bac Secretary Mapanas, Northern Samar Mobile # 09459852914 Ma. Teresa L. Minguez Bac Chairperson Mapanas N. Samar Mobile # 09778033758 Table Of Contents A. General 11 1. Scope Of Bid 11 2. Source Of Funds 11 3. Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, And Coercive Practices 11 4. Conflict Of Interest 12 5. Eligible Bidders 14 6. Bidder’s Responsibilities 15 7. Origin Of Goods And Services 17 8. Subcontracts 17 B. Contents Of Bidding Documents 17 9. Pre-bid Conference 17 10. Clarification And Amendment Of Bidding Documents 18 C. Preparation Of Bids 18 11. Language Of Bids 18 12. Documents Comprising The Bid: Eligibility And Technical Components 18 13. Documents Comprising The Bid: Financial Component 21 14. Alternative Bids 21 15. Bid Prices 22 16. Bid Currencies 22 17. Bid Validity 23 18. Bid Security 23 19. Format And Signing Of Bids 25 20. Sealing And Marking Of Bids 26 D. Submission And Opening Of Bids 26 21. Deadline For Submission Of Bids 26 22. Late Bids 26 23. Modification And Withdrawal Of Bids 27 24. Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids 27 E. Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 28 25. Process To Be Confidential 28 26. Clarification Of Bids 29 27. Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 29 28. Post Qualification 30 29. Reservation Clause 31 F. Award Of Contract 32 30. Contract Award 32 31. Signing Of The Contract 33 32. Performance Security 33 33. Notice To Proceed 34 A. General 1. Scope Of Bid 1.1. The Procuring Entity As Defined In The Bds, Invites Bids For The Construction Of Works, As Described In Section Vi. Specifications. The Name And Identification Number Of The Contract Is Provided In The Bds. 1.2. The Successful Bidder Will Be Expected To Complete The Works By The Intended Completion Date Specified In Scc Clause 1.16. 2. Source Of Funds The Procuring Entity Has A Budget Or Has Applied For Or Received Funds From The Funding Source Named In The Bds, And In The Amount Indicated In The Bds. It Intends To Apply Part Of The Funds Received For The Project, As Defined In The Bds, To Cover Eligible Payments Under The Contract For The Works. 3. Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, And Coercive Practices 3.1. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Bds, The Procuring Entity, As Well As Bidders And Contractors, Shall Observe The Highest Standard Of Ethics During The Procurement And Execution Of The Contract. In Pursuance Of This Policy, The Funding Source: (a) Defines, For Purposes Of This Provision, The Terms Set Forth Below As Follows: (i) "corrupt Practice" Means Behavior On The Part Of Officials In The Public Or Private Sectors By Which They Improperly And Unlawfully Enrich Themselves, Others, Or Induce Others To Do So, By Misusing The Position In Which They Are Placed, And Includes The Offering, Giving, Receiving, Or Soliciting Of Anything Of Value To Influence The Action Of Any Such Official In The Procurement Process Or In Contract Execution; Entering, On Behalf Of The Procuring Entity, Into Any Contract Or Transaction Manifestly And Grossly Disadvantageous To The Same, Whether Or Not The Public Officer Profited Or Will Profit Thereby, And Similar Acts As Provided In Republic Act 3019; (ii) "fraudulent Practice" Means A Misrepresentation Of Facts In Order To Influence A Procurement Process Or The Execution Of A Contract To The Detriment Of The Procuring Entity, And Includes Collusive Practices Among Bidders (prior To Or After Bid Submission) Designed To Establish Bid Prices At Artificial, Non-competitive Levels And To Deprive The Procuring Entity Of The Benefits Of Free And Open Competition; (iii) “collusive Practices” Means A Scheme Or Arrangement Between Two Or More Bidders, With Or Without The Knowledge Of The Procuring Entity, Designed To Establish Bid Prices At Artificial, Non-competitive Levels; And (iv) “coercive Practices” Means Harming Or Threatening To Harm, Directly Or Indirectly, Persons, Or Their Property To Influence Their Participation In A Procurement Process, Or Affect The Execution Of A Contract; (v) “obstructive Practice” Is (aa) Deliberately Destroying, Falsifying, Altering Or Concealing Of Evidence Material To An Administrative Proceedings Or Investigation Or Making False Statements To Investigators In Order To Materially Impede An Administrative Proceedings Or Investigation Of The Procuring Entity Or Any Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Into Allegations Of A Corrupt, Fraudulent, Coercive Or Collusive Practice; And/or Threatening, Harassing Or Intimidating Any Party To Prevent It From Disclosing Its Knowledge Of Matters Relevant To The Administrative Proceedings Or Investigation Or From Pursuing Such Proceedings Or Investigation; Or (bb) Acts Intended To Materially Impede The Exercise Of The Inspection And Audit Rights Of The Procuring Entity Or Any Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Herein. (b) Will Reject A Proposal For Award If It Determines That The Bidder Recommended For Award Has Engaged In Corrupt Or Fraudulent Practices In Competing For The Contract; And (c) Will Declare A Firm Ineligible, Either Indefinitely Or For A Stated Period Of Time, To Be Awarded Contract Funded By The Funding Source If It At Any Time Determines That The Firm Has Engaged In Corrupt Or Fraudulent Practices In Competing Or, Or In Executing, A Contract Funded By The Funding Source. 3.2. Further, The Procuring Entity Will Seek To Impose The Maximum Civil, Administrative, And/or Criminal Penalties Available Under The Applicable Laws On Individuals And Organizations Deemed To Be Involved In Any Of The Practices Mentioned In Itb Clause 3.1(a). 3.3. Furthermore, The Funding Source And The Procuring Entity Reserve The Right To Inspect And Audit Records And Accounts Of A Contractor In The Bidding For And Performance Of A Contract Themselves Or Through Independent Auditors As Reflected In The Gcc Clause 34. 4. Conflict Of Interest 4.1. All Bidders Found To Have Conflicting Interests Shall Be Disqualified To Participate In The Procurement At Hand, Without Prejudice To The Imposition Of Appropriate Administrative, Civil, And Criminal Sanctions. A Bidder May Be Considered To Have Conflicting Interests With Another Bidder In Any Of The Events Described In Paragraphs (a) Through (c) And A General Conflict Of Interest In Any Of The Circumstances Set Out In Paragraphs (d) Through (g) Below: (a) A Bidder Has Controlling Shareholders In Common With Another Bidder; (b) A Bidder Receives Or Has Received Any Direct Or Indirect Subsidy From Any Other Bidder; (c) A Bidder Has The Same Legal Representative As That Of Another Bidder For Purposes Of This Bid; (d) A Bidder Has A Relationship, Directly Or Through Third Parties, That Puts Them In A Position To Have Access To Information About Or Influence On The Bid Of Another Bidder Or Influence The Decisions Of The Procuring Entity Regarding This Bidding Process. This Will Include A Firm Or An Organization Who Lends, Or Temporarily Seconds, Its Personnel To Firms Or Organizations Which Are Engaged In Consulting Services For The Preparation Related To Procurement For Or Implementation Of The Project If The Personnel Would Be Involved In Any Capacity On The Same Project; (e) A Bidder Submits More Than One Bid In This Bidding Process. However, This Does Not Limit The Participation Of Subcontractors In More Than One Bid; (f) A Bidder Who Participated As A Consultant In The Preparation Of The Design Or Technical Specifications Of The Goods And Related Services That Are The Subject Of The Bid; Or (g) A Bidder Who Lends, Or Temporary Seconds, Its Personnel To Firms Or Organizations Which Are Engaged In Consulting Services For The Preparation Related To Procurement For Or Implementation Of The Project, If The Personnel Would Be Involved In Any Capacity On The Same Project. 4.2. In Accordance With Section 47 Of The Irr Of Ra 9184, All Bidding Documents Shall Be Accompanied By A Sworn Affidavit Of The Bidder That It Is Not Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), Members Of The Technical Working Group (twg), Members Of The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office (pmo) Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants, By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree. On The Part Of The Bidder, This Clause Shall Apply To The Following Persons: (a) If The Bidder Is An Individual Or A Sole Proprietorship, To The Bidder Himself; (b) If The Bidder Is A Partnership, To All Its Officers And Members; (c) If The Bidder Is A Corporation, To All Its Officers, Directors, And Controlling Stockholders; And (d) If The Bidder Is A Joint Venture (jv), The Provisions Of Items (a), (b), Or (c) Of This Clause Shall Correspondingly Apply To Each Of The Members Of The Said Jv, As May Be Appropriate. Relationship Of The Nature Described Above Or Failure To Comply With This Clause Will Result In The Automatic Disqualification Of A Bidder. 5. Eligible Bidders 5.1. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Bds, The Following Persons Shall Be Eligible To Participate In This Bidding: (a) Duly Licensed Filipino Citizens/sole Proprietorships; (b) Partnerships Duly Organized Under The Laws Of The Philippines And Of Which At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%) Of The Interest Belongs To Citizens Of The Philippines; (c) Corporations Duly Organized Under The Laws Of The Philippines, And Of Which At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%) Of The Outstanding Capital Stock Belongs To Citizens Of The Philippines; (d) Cooperatives Duly Organized Under The Laws Of The Philippines, And Of Which At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%) Of The Interest Belongs To Citizens Of The Philippines; And (e) Persons/entities Forming Themselves Into A Jv, I.e., A Group Of Two (2) Or More Persons/entities That Intend To Be Jointly And Severally Responsible Or Liable For A Particular Contract: Provided, However, That, In Accordance With Letter Of Instructions No. 630, Filipino Ownership Or Interest Of The Joint Venture Concerned Shall Be At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%): Provided, Further, That Joint Ventures In Which Filipino Ownership Or Interest Is Less Than Seventy Five Percent (75%) May Be Eligible Where The Structures To Be Built Require The Application Of Techniques And/or Technologies Which Are Not Adequately Possessed By A Person/entity Meeting The Seventy Five Percent (75%) Filipino Ownership Requirement: Provided, Finally, That In The Latter Case, Filipino Ownership Or Interest Shall Not Be Less Than Twenty Five Percent (25%). For This Purpose Filipino Ownership Or Interest Shall Be Based On The Contributions Of Each Of The Members Of The Joint Venture As Specified In Their Jva. 5.2. The Procuring Entity May Also Invite Foreign Bidders When Provided For Under Any Treaty Or International Or Executive Agreement As Specified In The Bds. 5.3. Government Corporate Entities May Be Eligible To Participate Only If They Can Establish That They (a) Are Legally And Financially Autonomous, (b) Operate Under Commercial Law, And (c) Are Not Dependent Agencies Of The Gop Or The Procuring Entity. 5.4. (a) Unless Otherwise Provided In The Bds, The Bidder Must Have Completed, Within Ten (10) Years From The Submission Of Bids, A Single Contract That Is Similar To This Project, Equivalent To At Least Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Abc Adjusted To Current Prices Using The National Statistics Office Consumer Price Index. (b) For Foreign-funded Procurement, The Procuring Entity And The Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution May Agree On Another Track Record Requirement, As Specified In The Bds. For This Purpose, Contracts Similar To The Project Shall Be Those Described In Thebds, And Completed Within The Period Stated In The Invitation To Bid And Itb Clause 12.1(a)(iii). 5.5. The Bidder Must Submit A Computation Of Its Net Financial Contracting Capacity (nfcc) Or A Commitment From A Universal Or Commercial Bank To Extend A Credit Line In Its Favor If Awarded The Contract For This Project (clc). The Nfcc, Computed Using The Following Formula, Must Be At Least Equal To The Abc To Be Bid: Nfcc = [(current Assets Minus Current Liabilities) (k)] Minus The Value Of All Outstanding Or Uncompleted Portions Of The Projects Under Ongoing Contracts, Including Awarded Contracts Yet To Be Started Coinciding With The Contract For This Project. Where: K = 10 For A Contract Duration Of One Year Or Less, 15 For A Contract Duration Of More Than One Year Up To Two Years, And 20 For A Contract Duration Of More Than Two Years. The Clc Must Be At Least Equal To Ten Percent (10%) Of The Abc For This Project. If Issued By A Foreign Bank, It Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank. In The Case Of Local Government Units (lgus), The Bidder May Also Submit Clc From Other Banks Certified By The Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas (bsp) As Authorized To Issue Such Financial Instrument. 6. Bidder’s Responsibilities 6.1. The Bidder Or Its Duly Authorized Representative Shall Submit A Sworn Statement In The Form Prescribed In Section Ix. Bidding Forms As Required In Itb Clause 12.1(b)(iii). 6.2. The Bidder Is Responsible For The Following: (a) Having Taken Steps To Carefully Examine All Of The Bidding Documents; (b) Having Acknowledged All Conditions, Local Or Otherwise, Affecting The Implementation Of The Contract; (c) Having Made An Estimate Of The Facilities Available And Needed For The Contract To Be Bid, If Any; (d) Having Complied With Its Responsibility To Inquire Or Secure Supplemental/bid Bulletin/s As Provided Under Itb Clause 10.3. (e) Ensuring That It Is Not “blacklisted” Or Barred From Bidding By The Gop Or Any Of Its Agencies, Offices, Corporations, Or Lgus, Including Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Whose Blacklisting Rules Have Been Recognized By The Gppb; (f) Ensuring That Each Of The Documents Submitted In Satisfaction Of The Bidding Requirements Is An Authentic Copy Of The Original, Complete, And All Statements And Information Provided Therein Are True And Correct; (g) Authorizing The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or Its Duly Authorized Representative/s To Verify All The Documents Submitted; (h) Ensuring That The Signatory Is The Duly Authorized Representative Of The Bidder, And Granted Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary And/or To Represent The Bidder In The Bidding, With The Duly Notarized Secretary’s Certificate Attesting To Such Fact, If The Bidder Is A Corporation, Partnership, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture; (i) Complying With The Disclosure Provision Under Section 47 Of The Act In Relation To Other Provisions Of Republic Act 3019; And (j) Complying With Existing Labor Laws And Standards, If Applicable. Failure To Observe Any Of The Above Responsibilities Shall Be At The Risk Of The Bidder Concerned. 6.3. The Bidder, By The Act Of Submitting Its Bid, Shall Be Deemed To Have Inspected The Site, Determined The General Characteristics Of The Contract Works And The Conditions For This Project And Examine All Instructions, Forms, Terms, And Project Requirements In The Bidding Documents. 6.4. It Shall Be The Sole Responsibility Of The Prospective Bidder To Determine And To Satisfy Itself By Such Means As It Considers Necessary Or Desirable As To All Matters Pertaining To This Project, Including: (a) The Location And The Nature Of The Contract, Project, Or Work; (b) Climatic Conditions; (c) Transportation Facilities; (c) Nature And Condition Of The Terrain, Geological Conditions At The Site Communication Facilities, Requirements, Location And Availability Of Construction Aggregates And Other Materials, Labor, Water, Electric Power And Access Roads; And (d) Other Factors That May Affect The Cost, Duration And Execution Or Implementation Of The Contract, Project, Or Work. 6.5. The Procuring Entity Shall Not Assume Any Responsibility Regarding Erroneous Interpretations Or Conclusions By The Prospective Or Eligible Bidder Out Of The Data Furnished By The Procuring Entity. 6.6. Before Submitting Their Bids, The Bidders Are Deemed To Have Become Familiar With All Existing Laws, Decrees, Ordinances, Acts And Regulations Of The Philippines Which May Affect The Contract In Any Way. 6.7. The Bidder Shall Bear All Costs Associated With The Preparation And Submission Of His Bid, And The Procuring Entity Will In No Case Be Responsible Or Liable For Those Costs, Regardless Of The Conduct Or Outcome Of The Bidding Process. 6.8. Bidders Should Note That The Procuring Entity Will Only Accept Bids Only From Those That Have Paid The Nonrefundable Fee For The Bidding Documents At The Office Indicated In The Invitation To Bid. 7. Origin Of Goods And Services There Is No Restriction On The Origin Of Goods, Or Contracting Of Works Or Services Other Than Those Prohibited By A Decision Of The United Nations Security Council Taken Under Chapter Vii Of The Charter Of The United Nations. 8. Subcontracts 8.1. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Bds, The Bidder May Subcontract Portions Of The Works To An Extent As May Be Approved By The Procuring Entity And Stated In The Bds. However, Subcontracting Of Any Portion Shall Not Relieve The Bidder From Any Liability Or Obligation That May Arise From The Contract For This Project. 8.2. Subcontractors Must Submit The Documentary Requirements Under Itb Clause 12 And Comply With The Eligibility Criteria Specified In The Bds. In The Event That Any Subcontractor Is Found By The Procuring Entity To Be Ineligible, The Subcontracting Of Such Portion Of The Works Shall Be Disallowed. 8.3. The Bidder May Identify The Subcontractor To Whom A Portion Of The Works Will Be Subcontracted At Any Stage Of The Bidding Process Or During Contract Implementation. If The Bidder Opts To Disclose The Name Of The Subcontractor During Bid Submission, The Bidder Shall Include The Required Documents As Part Of The Technical Component Of Its Bid. B. Contents Of Bidding Documents 9. Pre-bid Conference 9.1. (a) If So Specified In The Bds, A Pre-bid Conference Shall Be Held At The Venue And On The Date Indicated Therein, To Clarify And Address The Bidders’ Questions On The Technical And Financial Components Of This Project. (b) The Pre-bid Conference Shall Be Held At Least Twelve (12) Calendar Days Before The Deadline For The Submission Of And Receipt Of Bids. If The Procuring Entity Determines That, By Reason Of The Method, Nature, Or Complexity Of The Contract To Be Bid, Or When International Participation Will Be More Advantageous To The Gop, A Longer Period For The Preparation Of Bids Is Necessary, The Pre-bid Conference Shall Be Held At Least Thirty (30) Calendar Days Before The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids, As Specified In The Bds. 9.2. Bidders Are Encouraged To Attend The Pre-bid Conference To Ensure That They Fully Understand The Procuring Entity’s Requirements. Non-attendance Of The Bidder Will In No Way Prejudice Its Bid; However, The Bidder Is Expected To Know The Changes And/or Amendments To The Bidding Documents As Recorded In The Minutes Of The Pre-bid Conference And The Supplemental/bid Bulletin. 9.3. Any Statement Made At The Pre-bid Conference Shall Not Modify The Terms Of The Bidding Documents Unless Such Statement Is Specifically Identified In Writing As An Amendment Thereto And Issued As A Supplemental/bid Bulletin. 10. Clarification And Amendment Of Bidding Documents 10.1. Bidders Who Have Purchased The Bidding Documents May Request For Clarification(s) On Any Part Of The Bidding Documents Or For An Interpretation. Such A Request Must Be In Writing And Submitted To The Procuring Entity At The Address Indicated In The Bds At Least Ten (10) Calendar Days Before The Deadline Set For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 10.2. Supplemental/bid Bulletins May Be Issued Upon The Procuring Entity’s Initiative For Purposes Of Clarifying Or Modifying Any Provision Of The Bidding Documents Not Later Than Seven (7) Calendar Days Before The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. Any Modification To The Bidding Documents Shall Be Identified As An Amendment. 10.3. Any Supplemental/bid Bulletin Issued By The Bac Shall Also Be Posted On The Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (philgeps) And The Website Of The Procuring Entity Concerned, If Available. Unless, Otherwise Provided In The Bds, It Shall Be The Responsibility Of All Bidders Who Secure The Bidding Documents To Inquire And Secure Supplemental/bid Bulletins That May Be Issued By The Bac. However, Bidders Who Have Submitted Bids Before The Issuance Of The Supplemental/bid Bulletin Must Be Informed And Allowed To Modify Or Withdraw Their Bids In Accordance With Itb Clause 23. C. Preparation Of Bids 11. Language Of Bids The Bid, As Well As All Correspondence And Documents Relating To The Bid Exchanged By The Bidder And The Procuring Entity, Shall Be Written In English. Supporting Documents And Printed Literature Furnished By The Bidder May Be In Another Language Provided They Are Accompanied By An Accurate Translation In English Certified By The Appropriate Embassy Or Consulate In The Philippines, In Which Case The English Translation Shall Govern, For Purposes Of Interpretation Of The Bid. 12. Documents Comprising The Bid: Eligibility And Technical Components 12.1. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Bds, The First Envelope Shall Contain The Following Eligibility And Technical Documents: (a) Eligibility Documents – Class "a" Documents: (i) Registration Certificate From The Securities And Exchange Commission (sec), Department Of Trade And Industry (dti) For Sole Proprietorship, Or Cooperative Development Authority (cda) For Cooperatives, Or Any Proof Of Such Registration As Stated In The Bds; (ii) Mayor’s Permit Issued By The City Or Municipality Where The Principal Place Of Business Of The Prospective Bidder Is Located; (iii) Statement Of All Its Ongoing And Completed Government And Private Contracts Within Ten (10) Years From The Submission Of Bids, Including Contracts Awarded But Not Yet Started, If Any. The Statement Shall Include, For Each Contract, The Following: (iii.1) Name Of The Contract; (iii.2) Date Of The Contract; (iii.3) Contract Duration; (iii.4) Owner’s Name And Address; (iii.5) Nature Of Work; (iii.6) Contractor’s Role (whether Sole Contractor, Subcontractor, Or Partner In A Jv) And Percentage Of Participation; (iii.7) Total Contract Value At Award; (iii.8) Date Of Completion Or Estimated Completion Time; (iii.9) Total Contract Value At Completion, If Applicable; (iii.10) Percentages Of Planned And Actual Accomplishments, If Applicable; (iii.11) Value Of Outstanding Works, If Applicable; (iii.12) The Statement Shall Be Supported By The Notices Of Award And/or Notices To Proceed Issued By The Owners; And (iii.13) The Statement Shall Be Supported By The Constructors Performance Evaluation System (cpes) Rating Sheets, And/or Certificates Of Completion And Owner’s Acceptance, If Applicable; (iv) Unless Otherwise Provided In The Bds, Valid Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (pcab) License And Registration For The Type And Cost Of The Contract For This Project; (v) Audited Financial Statements, Showing, Among Others, The Prospective Total And Current Assets And Liabilities, Stamped “received” By The Bir Or Its Duly Accredited And Authorized Institutions, For The Preceding Calendar Year Which Should Not Be Earlier Than Two (2) Years From The Date Of Bid Submission; (vi) Nfcc Computation Or Clc In Accordance With Itb Clause 5.5; And Class "b" Document: (vii) If Applicable, Valid Joint Venture Agreement (jva) Or, In Lieu Thereof, Duly Notarized Statements From All The Potential Joint Venture Partners Stating That They Will Enter Into And Abide By The Provisions Of The Jva In The Instance That The Bid Is Successful Shall Be Included In The Bid. (b) Technical Documents – (i) Bid Security As Prescribed In Itb Clause 18. If The Bidder Opts To Submit The Bid Security In The Form Of: (i.1) A Bank Draft/guarantee Or An Irrevocable Letter Of Credit Issued By A Foreign Bank, It Shall Be Accompanied By A Confirmation From A Universal Or Commercial Bank; Or (i.2) A Surety Bond Accompanied By A Certification Coming From An Authorized Insurance Commission That A Surety Or Insurance Company Is Authorized To Issue Such Instrument; (ii) Project Requirements, Which Shall Include The Following: (ii.1) Organizational Chart For The Contract To Be Bid; (ii.2) List Of Contractor’s Personnel (viz, Project Manager, Project Engineers, Materials Engineers, And Foremen), To Be Assigned To The Contract To Be Bid, With Their Complete Qualification And Experience Data; And (ii.3) List Of Contractor’s Equipment Units, Which Are Owned, Leased, And/or Under Purchase Agreements, Supported By Certification Of Availability Of Equipment From The Equipment Lessor/vendor For The Duration Of The Project; And (iii) Sworn Statement In Accordance With Section 25.2(b)(iv) Of The Irr Of Ra 9184 And Using The Form Prescribed In Section Ix. Bidding Forms. 13. Documents Comprising The Bid: Financial Component 13.1. Unless Otherwise Stated In The Bds, The Financial Component Of The Bid Shall Contain The Following: (a) Financial Bid Form In Accordance With The Form Prescribed In Section Ix. Bidding Forms; And (b) Any Other Document Related To The Financial Component Of The Bid As Stated In The Bds. 13.2. (a) Unless Indicated In The Bds, All Bids That Exceed The Abc Shall Not Be Accepted. (b) Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Bds, For Foreign-funded Procurement, A Ceiling May Be Applied To Bid Prices Provided The Following Conditions Are Met: (i) Bidding Documents Are Obtainable Free Of Charge On A Freely Accessible Website. If Payment Of Bidding Documents Is Required By The Procuring Entity, Payment Could Be Made Upon The Submission Of Bids. (ii) The Procuring Entity Has Procedures In Place To Ensure That The Abc Is Based On Recent Estimates Made By The Engineer Or The Responsible Unit Of The Procuring Entity And That The Estimates Are Based On Adequate Detailed Engineering (in The Case Of Works) And Reflect The Quality, Supervision And Risk And Inflationary Factors, As Well As Prevailing Market Prices, Associated With The Types Of Works Or Goods To Be Procured. (iii) The Procuring Entity Has Trained Cost Estimators On Estimating Prices And Analyzing Bid Variances. In The Case Of Infrastructure Projects, The Procuring Entity Must Also Have Trained Quantity Surveyors. (iv) The Procuring Entity Has Established A System To Monitor And Report Bid Prices Relative To Abc And Engineer’s/procuring Entity’s Estimate. (v) The Procuring Entity Has Established A Monitoring And Evaluation System For Contract Implementation To Provide A Feedback On Actual Total Costs Of Goods And Works. 14. Alternative Bids 14.1. Alternative Bids Shall Be Rejected. For This Purpose, Alternative Bid Is An Offer Made By A Bidder In Addition Or As A Substitute To Its Original Bid Which May Be Included As Part Of Its Original Bid Or Submitted Separately Therewith For Purposes Of Bidding. A Bid With Options Is Considered An Alternative Bid Regardless Of Whether Said Bid Proposal Is Contained In A Single Envelope Or Submitted In Two (2) Or More Separate Bid Envelopes. 14.2. Bidders Shall Submit Offers That Comply With The Requirements Of The Bidding Documents, Including The Basic Technical Design As Indicated In The Drawings And Specifications. Unless There Is A Value Engineering Clause In The Bds, Alternative Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. 14.3. Each Bidder Shall Submit Only One Bid, Either Individually Or As A Partner In A Jv. A Bidder Who Submits Or Participates In More Than One Bid (other Than As A Subcontractor If A Subcontractor Is Permitted To Participate In More Than One Bid) Will Cause All The Proposals With The Bidder’s Participation To Be Disqualified. This Shall Be Without Prejudice To Any Applicable Criminal, Civil And Administrative Penalties That May Be Imposed Upon The Persons And Entities Concerned. 15. Bid Prices 15.1. The Contract Shall Be For The Whole Works, As Described In Itb Clause 1.1, Based On The Priced Bill Of Quantities Submitted By The Bidder. 15.2. The Bidder Shall Fill In Rates And Prices For All Items Of The Works Described In The Bill Of Quantities. Bids Not Addressing Or Providing All Of The Required Items In The Bidding Documents Including, Where Applicable, Bill Of Quantities, Shall Be Considered Non-responsive And, Thus, Automatically Disqualified. In This Regard, Where A Required Item Is Provided, But No Price Is Indicated, The Same Shall Be Considered As Non-responsive, But Specifying A "0" (zero) For The Said Item Would Mean That It Is Being Offered For Free To The Government. 15.3. All Duties, Taxes, And Other Levies Payable By The Contractor Under The Contract, Or For Any Other Cause, Prior To The Deadline For Submission Of Bids, Shall Be Included In The Rates, Prices, And Total Bid Price Submitted By The Bidder. 15.4. All Bid Prices For The Given Scope Of Work In The Contract As Awarded Shall Be Considered As Fixed Prices, And Therefore Not Subject To Price Escalation During Contract Implementation, Except Under Extraordinary Circumstances As Specified In Gcc Clause 48. Price Escalation May Be Allowed In Extraordinary Circumstances As May Be Determined By The National Economic And Development Authority In Accordance With The Civil Code Of The Philippines, And Upon The Recommendation Of The Procuring Entity. Furthermore, In Cases Where The Cost Of The Awarded Contract Is Affected By Any Applicable New Laws, Ordinances, Regulations, Or Other Acts Of The Gop, Promulgated After The Date Of Bid Opening, A Contract Price Adjustment Shall Be Made Or Appropriate Relief Shall Be Applied On A No Loss-no Gain Basis. 16. Bid Currencies 16.1. All Bid Prices Shall Be Quoted In Philippine Pesos Unless Otherwise Provided In The Bds. However, For Purposes Of Bid Evaluation, Bids Denominated In Foreign Currencies Shall Be Converted To Philippine Currency Based On The Exchange Rate Prevailing On The Day Of The Bid Opening. 16.2. If So Allowed In Accordance With Itb Clause 16.1, The Procuring Entity For Purposes Of Bid Evaluation And Comparing The Bid Prices Will Convert The Amounts In Various Currencies In Which The Bid Price Is Expressed To Philippine Pesos At The Exchange Rate As Published In The Bsp Reference Rate Bulletin On The Day Of The Bid Opening. 16.3. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Bds, Payment Of The Contract Price Shall Be Made In Philippine Pesos. 17. Bid Validity 17.1. Bids Shall Remain Valid For The Period Specified In The Bds Which Shall Not Exceed One Hundred Twenty (120) Calendar Days From The Date Of The Opening Of Bids. 17.2. In Exceptional Circumstances, Prior To The Expiration Of The Bid Validity Period, The Procuring Entity May Request Bidders To Extend The Period Of Validity Of Their Bids. The Request And The Responses Shall Be Made In Writing. The Bid Security Described In Itb Clause 18 Should Also Be Extended Corresponding To The Extension Of The Bid Validity Period At The Least. A Bidder May Refuse The Request Without Forfeiting Its Bid Security, But His Bid Shall No Longer Be Considered For Further Evaluation And Award. A Bidder Granting The Request Shall Not Be Required Or Permitted To Modify Its Bid. 18. Bid Security 18.1. The Bid Security In The Amount Stated In The Bds Shall Be Equal To The Percentage Of The Abc In Accordance With The Following Schedule: Form Of Bid Security Amount Of Bid Security (equal To Percentage Of The Abc) (a) Cash Or Cashier’s/manager’s Check Issued By A Universal Or Commercial Bank. Two Percent (2%) (b) Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit Issued By A Universal Or Commercial Bank: Provided, However, That It Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank, If Issued By A Foreign Bank. (c) Surety Bond Callable Upon Demand Issued By A Surety Or Insurance Company Duly Certified By The Insurance Commission As Authorized To Issue Such Security; And/or Five Percent (5%) (d) Any Combination Of The Foregoing. Proportionate To Share Of Form With Respect To Total Amount Of Security For Biddings Conducted By Local Government Units, The Bidder May Also Submit Bid Securities In The Form Of Cashier’s/manager’s Check, Bank Draft/guarantee, Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit From Other Banks Certified By The Bsp As Authorized To Issue Such Financial Statement. 18.2. The Bid Security Should Be Valid For The Period Specified In The Bds. Any Bid Not Accompanied By An Acceptable Bid Security Shall Be Rejected By The Procuring Entity As Non-responsive. 18.3. No Bid Securities Shall Be Returned To Bidders After The Opening Of Bids And Before Contract Signing, Except To Those That Failed Or Declared As Post-disqualified, Upon Submission Of A Written Waiver Of Their Right To File A Motion For Reconsideration And/or Protest. Without Prejudice On Its Forfeiture, Bid Securities Shall Be Returned Only After The Bidder With The Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid Has Signed The Contract And Furnished The Performance Security, But In No Case Later Than The Expiration Of The Bid Security Validity Period Indicated In Itb Clause 18.2. 18.4. Upon Signing And Execution Of The Contract, Pursuant To Itb Clause 31, And The Posting Of The Performance Security, Pursuant To Itb Clause 32, The Successful Bidder’s Bid Security Will Be Discharged, But In No Case Later Than The Bid Security Validity Period As Indicated In Itb Clause 18.2. 18.5. The Bid Security May Be Forfeited: (a) If A Bidder: (i) Withdraws Its Bid During The Period Of Bid Validity Specified In Itb Clause 17; (ii) Does Not Accept The Correction Of Errors Pursuant To Itb Clause 27.3(b); (iii) Fails To Submit The Requirements Within The Prescribed Period, Or A Finding Against Their Veracity, As Stated In Itb Clause 28.2; (iv) Submission Of Eligibility Requirements Containing False Information Or Falsified Documents; (v) Submission Of Bids That Contain False Information Or Falsified Documents, Or The Concealment Of Such Information In The Bids In Order To Influence The Outcome Of Eligibility Screening Or Any Other Stage Of The Public Bidding; (vi) Allowing The Use Of One’s Name, Or Using The Name Of Another For Purposes Of Public Bidding; (vii) Withdrawal Of A Bid, Or Refusal To Accept An Award, Or Enter Into Contract With The Government Without Justifiable Cause, After The Bidder Had Been Adjudged As Having Submitted The Lowest Calculated And Responsive Bid; (viii) Refusal Or Failure To Post The Required Performance Security Within The Prescribed Time; (ix) Refusal To Clarify Or Validate In Writing Its Bid During Post-qualification Within A Period Of Seven (7) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Request For Clarification; (x) Any Documented Attempt By A Bidder To Unduly Influence The Outcome Of The Bidding In His Favor; (xi) Failure Of The Potential Joint Venture Partners To Enter Into The Joint Venture After The Bid Is Declared Successful; Or (xii) All Other Acts That Tend To Defeat The Purpose Of The Competitive Bidding, Such As Habitually Withdrawing From Bidding, Submitting Late Bids Or Patently Insufficient Bid, For At Least Three (3) Times Within A Year, Except For Valid Reasons. (b) If The Successful Bidder: (i) Fails To Sign The Contract In Accordance With Itb Clause 31; (ii) Fails To Furnish Performance Security In Accordance With Itb Clause 32. 19. Format And Signing Of Bids 19.1. Bidders Shall Submit Their Bids Through Their Duly Authorized Representative Using The Appropriate Forms Provided In Section Ix. Bidding Forms On Or Before The Deadline Specified In The Itb Clause 21 In Two (2) Separate Sealed Bid Envelopes, And Which Shall Be Submitted Simultaneously. The First Shall Contain The Technical Component Of The Bid, Including The Eligibility Requirements Under Itb Clause 12.1, And The Second Shall Contain The Financial Component Of The Bid. 19.2. Forms As Mentioned In Itb Clause 19.1 Must Be Completed Without Any Alterations To Their Format, And No Substitute Form Shall Be Accepted. All Blank Spaces Shall Be Filled In With The Information Requested. 19.3. The Bidder Shall Prepare An Original Of The First And Second Envelopes As Described In Itb Clauses 12 And 13. In Addition, The Bidder Shall Submit Copies Of The First And Second Envelopes. In The Event Of Any Discrepancy Between The Original And The Copies, The Original Shall Prevail. 19.4. The Bid, Except For Unamended Printed Literature, Shall Be Signed, And Each And Every Page Thereof Shall Be Initialed, By The Duly Authorized Representative/s Of The Bidder. 19.5. Any Interlineations, Erasures, Or Overwriting Shall Be Valid Only If They Are Signed Or Initialed By The Duly Authorized Representative/s Of The Bidder. 20. Sealing And Marking Of Bids 20.1. Bidders Shall Enclose Their Original Eligibility And Technical Documents Described In Itb Clause 12, In One Sealed Envelope Marked “original - Technical Component”, And The Original Of Their Financial Component In Another Sealed Envelope Marked “original - Financial Component”, Sealing Them All In An Outer Envelope Marked “original Bid”. 20.2. Each Copy Of The First And Second Envelopes Shall Be Similarly Sealed Duly Marking The Inner Envelopes As “copy No. ___ - Technical Component” And “copy No. ___ – Financial Component” And The Outer Envelope As “copy No. ___”, Respectively. These Envelopes Containing The Original And The Copies Shall Then Be Enclosed In One Single Envelope. 20.3. The Original And The Number Of Copies Of The Bid As Indicated In The Bds Shall Be Typed Or Written In Indelible Ink And Shall Be Signed By The Bidder Or Its Duly Authorized Representative/s. 20.4. All Envelopes Shall: (a) Contain The Name Of The Contract To Be Bid In Capital Letters; (b) Bear The Name And Address Of The Bidder In Capital Letters; (c) Be Addressed To The Procuring Entity’s Bac Identified In Itb Clause 10.1; (d) Bear The Specific Identification Of This Bidding Process Indicated In The Invitation To Bid; And (e) Bear A Warning “do Not Open Before…” The Date And Time For The Opening Of Bids, In Accordance With Itb Clause 21. 20.5. If Bids Are Not Sealed And Marked As Required, The Procuring Entity Will Assume No Responsibility For The Misplacement Or Premature Opening Of The Bid. D. Submission And Opening Of Bids 21. Deadline For Submission Of Bids Bids Must Be Received By The Procuring Entity’s Bac At The Address And On Or Before The Date And Time Indicated In The Bds. 22. Late Bids Any Bid Submitted After The Deadline For Submission And Receipt Of Bids Prescribed By The Procuring Entity, Pursuant To Itb Clause 21, Shall Be Declared “late” And Shall Not Be Accepted By The Procuring Entity. 23. Modification And Withdrawal Of Bids 23.1. The Bidder May Modify Its Bid After It Has Been Submitted; Provided That The Modification Is Received By The Procuring Entity Prior To The Deadline Prescribed For Submission And Receipt Of Bids. The Bidder Shall Not Be Allowed To Retrieve Its Original Bid, But Shall Be Allowed To Submit Another Bid Equally Sealed, Properly Identified, Linked To Its Original Bid Marked As “technical Modification” Or “financial Modification” And Stamped “received” By The Bac. Bid Modifications Received After The Applicable Deadline Shall Not Be Considered And Shall Be Returned To The Bidder Unopened. 23.2. A Bidder May, Through A Letter Of Withdrawal, Withdraw Its Bid After It Has Been Submitted, For Valid And Justifiable Reason; Provided That The Letter Of Withdrawal Is Received By The Procuring Entity Prior To The Deadline Prescribed For Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 23.3. Bids Requested To Be Withdrawn In Accordance With Itb Clause 23.1 Shall Be Returned Unopened To The Bidders. A Bidder May Also Express Its Intention Not To Participate In The Bidding Through A Letter Which Should Reach And Be Stamped By The Bac Before The Deadline For Submission And Receipt Of Bids. A Bidder That Withdraws Its Bid Shall Not Be Permitted To Submit Another Bid, Directly Or Indirectly, For The Same Contract. 23.4. No Bid May Be Modified After The Deadline For Submission Of Bids. No Bid May Be Withdrawn In The Interval Between The Deadline For Submission Of Bids And The Expiration Of The Period Of Bid Validity Specified By The Bidder On The Financial Bid Form. Withdrawal Of A Bid During This Interval Shall Result In The Forfeiture Of The Bidder’s Bid Security, Pursuant To Itb Clause 18.5, And The Imposition Of Administrative, Civil, And Criminal Sanctions As Prescribed By Ra 9184 And Its Irr. 24. Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids 24.1. The Bac Shall Open The First Bid Envelopes Of Bidders In Public As Specified In The Bds To Determine Each Bidder’s Compliance With The Documents Prescribed In Itb Clause 12. For This Purpose, The Bac Shall Check The Submitted Documents Of Each Bidder Against A Checklist Of Required Documents To Ascertain If They Are All Present, Using A Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion. If A Bidder Submits The Required Document, It Shall Be Rated “passed” For That Particular Requirement. In This Regard, Bids That Fail To Include Any Requirement Or Are Incomplete Or Patently Insufficient Shall Be Considered As “failed”. Otherwise, The Bac Shall Rate The Said First Bid Envelope As “passed”. 24.2. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Bds, Immediately After Determining Compliance With The Requirements In The First Envelope, The Bac Shall Forthwith Open The Second Bid Envelope Of Each Remaining Eligible Bidder Whose First Bid Envelope Was Rated “passed”. The Second Envelope Of Each Complying Bidder Shall Be Opened Within The Same Day. In Case One Or More Of The Requirements In The Second Envelope Of A Particular Bid Is Missing, Incomplete Or Patently Insufficient, And/or If The Submitted Total Bid Price Exceeds The Abc Unless Otherwise Provided In Itb Clause 13.1(b), The Bac Shall Rate The Bid Concerned As “failed”. Only Bids That Are Determined To Contain All The Bid Requirements For Both Components Shall Be Rated “passed” And Shall Immediately Be Considered For Evaluation And Comparison. 24.3. Letters Of Withdrawal Shall Be Read Out And Recorded During Bid Opening, And The Envelope Containing The Corresponding Withdrawn Bid Shall Be Returned To The Bidder Unopened. If The Withdrawing Bidder’s Representative Is In Attendance, The Original Bid And All Copies Thereof Shall Be Returned To The Representative During The Bid Opening. If The Representative Is Not In Attendance, The Bid Shall Be Returned Unopened By Registered Mail. The Bidder May Withdraw Its Bid Prior To The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids, Provided That The Corresponding Letter Of Withdrawal Contains A Valid Authorization Requesting For Such Withdrawal, Subject To Appropriate Administrative Sanctions. 24.4. If A Bidder Has Previously Secured A Certification From The Procuring Entity To The Effect That It Has Previously Submitted The Above-enumerated Class “a” Documents, The Said Certification May Be Submitted In Lieu Of The Requirements Enumerated In Itb Clause 12.1(a), Items (i) To (vi). 24.5. In The Case Of An Eligible Foreign Bidder As Described In Itb Clause 5, The Class “a” Documents Enumerated In Itb Clause 12.1(a) May Be Substituted With The Appropriate Equivalent Documents, If Any, Issued By The Country Of The Foreign Bidder Concerned. 24.6. Each Partner Of A Joint Venture Agreement Shall Likewise Submit The Documents Required In Itb Clauses 12.1(a)(i) And 12.1(a)(ii). Submission Of Documents Required Under Itb Clauses 12.1(a)(iii) To 12.1(a)(vi) By Any Of The Joint Venture Partners Constitutes Compliance. 24.7. A Bidder Determined As “failed” Has Three (3) Calendar Days Upon Written Notice Or, If Present At The Time Of Bid Opening, Upon Verbal Notification Within Which To File A Request For Reconsideration With The Bac: Provided, However, That The Request For Reconsideration Shall Not Be Granted If It Is Established That The Finding Of Failure Is Due To The Fault Of The Bidder Concerned: Provided, Further, That The Bac Shall Decide On The Request For Reconsideration Within Seven (7) Calendar Days From Receipt Thereof. If A Failed Bidder Signifies His Intent To File A Request For Reconsideration, The Bac Shall Keep The Bid Envelopes Of The Said Failed Bidder Unopened And/or Duly Sealed Until Such Time That The Request For Reconsideration Or Protest Has Been Resolved. E. Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 25. Process To Be Confidential 25.1. Members Of The Bac, Including Its Staff And Personnel, As Well As Its Secretariat And Twg, Are Prohibited From Making Or Accepting Any Kind Of Communication With Any Bidder Regarding The Evaluation Of Their Bids Until The Issuance Of The Notice Of Award, Unless N The Case Of Itb Clause 26. 25.2. Any Effort By A Bidder To Influence The Procuring Entity In The Procuring Entity’s Decision In Respect Of Bid Evaluation, Bid Comparison Or Contract Award Will Result In The Rejection Of The Bidder’s Bid. 26. Clarification Of Bids To Assist In The Evaluation, Comparison And Post-qualification Of The Bids, The Procuring Entity May Ask In Writing Any Bidder For A Clarification Of Its Bid. All Responses To Requests For Clarification Shall Be In Writing. Any Clarification Submitted By A Bidder In Respect To Its Bid And That Is Not In Response To A Request By The Procuring Entity Shall Not Be Considered 27. Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 27.1. The Procuring Entity Will Undertake The Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids Which Have Passed The Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids, Pursuant To Itb Clause 24, In Order To Determine The Lowest Calculated Bid. 27.2. In Evaluating The Bids To Get The Lowest Calculated Bid, The Procuring Entity Shall Undertake The Following: (a) The Detailed Evaluation Of The Financial Component Of The Bids, To Establish The Correct Calculated Prices Of The Bids; And (b) The Ranking Of The Total Bid Prices As So Calculated From The Lowest To Highest. The Bid With The Lowest Price Shall Be Identified As The Lowest Calculated Bid. 27.3. The Procuring Entity's Bac Shall Immediately Conduct A Detailed Evaluation Of All Bids Rated “passed,” Using Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion. The Bac Shall Consider The Following In The Evaluation Of Bids: (a) Completeness Of The Bid. Unless The Itb Specifically Allows Partial Bids, Bids Not Addressing Or Providing All Of The Required Items In The Schedule Of Requirements Including, Where Applicable, Bill Of Quantities, Shall Be Considered Non-responsive And, Thus, Automatically Disqualified. In This Regard, Where A Required Item Is Provided, But No Price Is Indicated, The Same Shall Be Considered As Non-responsive, But Specifying A "0" (zero) For The Said Item Would Mean That It Is Being Offered For Free To The Procuring Entity; And (b) Arithmetical Corrections. Consider Computational Errors And Omissions To Enable Proper Comparison Of All Eligible Bids. It May Also Consider Bid Modifications If Expressly Allowed In The Bds. Any Adjustment Shall Be Calculated In Monetary Terms To Determine The Calculated Prices. 27.4. Based On The Detailed Evaluation Of Bids, Those That Comply With The Above-mentioned Requirements Shall Be Ranked In The Ascending Order Of Their Total Calculated Bid Prices, As Evaluated And Corrected For Computational Errors, Discounts And Other Modifications, To Identify The Lowest Calculated Bid. Total Calculated Bid Prices, As Evaluated And Corrected For Computational Errors, Discounts And Other Modifications, Which Exceed The Abc Shall Not Be Considered, Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Bds. 27.5. The Procuring Entity’s Evaluation Of Bids Shall Only Be Based On The Bid Price Quoted In The Financial Bid Form 27.6. Bids Shall Be Evaluated On An Equal Footing To Ensure Fair Competition. For This Purpose, All Bidders Shall Be Required To Include In Their Bids The Cost Of All Taxes, Such As, But Not Limited To, Value Added Tax (vat), Income Tax, Local Taxes, And Other Fiscal Levies And Duties Which Shall Be Itemized In The Bid Form And Reflected In The Detailed Estimates. Such Bids, Including Said Taxes, Shall Be The Basis For Bid Evaluation And Comparison. 28. Post Qualification 28.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Determine To Its Satisfaction Whether The Bidder That Is Evaluated As Having Submitted The Lowest Calculated Bid (lcb) Complies With And Is Responsive To All The Requirements And Conditions Specified In Itb Clauses 5, 12, And 13. 28.2. Within A Non-extendible Period Of Three (3) Calendar Days From Receipt By The Bidder Of The Notice From The Bac That It Submitted The Lcb, The Bidder Shall Submit The Following Documentary Requirements: (a) Tax Clearance Per Executive Order 398, Series Of 2005; (b) Latest Income And Business Tax Returns In The Form Specified In The Bds; (c) Certificate Of Philgeps Registration; And (d) Other Appropriate Licenses And Permits Required By Law And Stated In The Bds. Failure Of The Bidder Declared As Lcb To Duly Submit The Requirements Under This Clause Or A Finding Against The Veracity Of Such, Shall Be Ground For Forfeiture Of The Bid Security And Disqualification Of The Bidder For Award. 28.3. The Determination Shall Be Based Upon An Examination Of The Documentary Evidence Of The Bidder’s Qualifications Submitted Pursuant To Itb Clauses 12 And 13, As Well As Other Information As The Procuring Entity Deems Necessary And Appropriate, Using A Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion. 28.4. If The Bac Determines That The Bidder With The Lowest Calculated Bid Passes All The Criteria For Post-qualification, It Shall Declare The Said Bid As The Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid, And Recommend To The Head Of The Procuring Entity The Award Of Contract To The Said Bidder At Its Submitted Price Or Its Calculated Bid Price, Whichever Is Lower, Subject To Itb Clause 30.3. 28.5. A Negative Determination Shall Result In Rejection Of The Bidder’s Bid, In Which Event The Procuring Entity Shall Proceed To The Next Lowest Calculated Bid To Make A Similar Determination Of That Bidder’s Capabilities To Perform Satisfactorily. If The Second Bidder, However, Fails The Post Qualification, The Procedure For Post Qualification Shall Be Repeated For The Bidder With The Next Lowest Calculated Bid, And So On Until The Lowest Calculated And Responsive Bid Is Determined For Contract Award. 28.6. Within A Period Not Exceeding Seven (7) Calendar Days From The Date Of Receipt Of The Recommendation Of The Bac, The Head Of The Procuring Entity Shall Approve Or Disapprove The Said Recommendation. In The Case Of Government Owned And Government-owned And/or -controlled Corporations (goccs) And Government Financial Institutions (gfis), The Period Provided Herein Shall Be Fifteen (15) Calendar Days. 29. Reservation Clause 29.1. Notwithstanding The Eligibility Or Post-qualification Of A Bidder, The Procuring Entity Concerned Reserves The Right To Review Its Qualifications At Any Stage Of The Procurement Process If It Has Reasonable Grounds To Believe That A Misrepresentation Has Been Made By The Said Bidder, Or That There Has Been A Change In The Bidder’s Capability To Undertake The Project From The Time It Submitted Its Eligibility Requirements. Should Such Review Uncover Any Misrepresentation Made In The Eligibility And Bidding Requirements, Statements Or Documents, Or Any Changes In The Situation Of The Bidder Which Will Affect Its Capability To Undertake The Project So That It Fails The Preset Eligibility Or Bid Evaluation Criteria, The Procuring Entity Shall Consider The Said Bidder As Ineligible And Shall Disqualify It From Submitting A Bid Or From Obtaining An Award Or Contract. 29.2. Based On The Following Grounds, The Procuring Entity Reserves The Right To Reject Any And All Bids, Declare A Failure Of Bidding At Any Time Prior To The Contract Award, Or Not To Award The Contract, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability, And Make No Assurance That A Contract Shall Be Entered Into As A Result Of The Bidding: (a) If There Is Prima Facie Evidence Of Collusion Between Appropriate Public Officers Or Employees Of The Procuring Entity, Or Between The Bac And Any Of The Bidders, Or If The Collusion Is Between Or Among The Bidders Themselves, Or Between A Bidder And A Third Party, Including Any Act Which Restricts, Suppresses Or Nullifies Or Tends To Restrict, Suppress Or Nullify Competition; (b) If The Procuring Entity’s Bac Is Found To Have Failed In Following The Prescribed Bidding Procedures; Or (c) For Any Justifiable And Reasonable Ground Where The Award Of The Contract Will Not Redound To The Benefit Of The Government As Follows: (i) If The Physical And Economic Conditions Have Significantly Changed So As To Render The Project No Longer Economically, Financially Or Technically Feasible As Determined By The Head Of The Procuring Entity; (ii) If The Project Is No Longer Necessary As Determined By The Head Of The Procuring Entity; And (iii) If The Source Of Funds For The Project Has Been Withheld Or Reduced Through No Fault Of The Procuring Entity. 29.3. In Addition, The Procuring Entity May Likewise Declare A Failure Of Bidding When: (a) No Bids Are Received; (b) All Prospective Bidders Are Declared Ineligible; (c) All Bids Fail To Comply With All The Bid Requirements Or Fail Post-qualification; Or (d) The Bidder With The Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid Refuses, Without Justifiable Cause To Accept The Award Of Contract, And No Award Is Made. F. Award Of Contract 30. Contract Award 30.1. Subject To Itb Clause 28, The Procuring Entity Shall Award The Contract To The Bidder Whose Bid Has Been Determined To Be The Lowest Calculated And Responsive Bid (lcrb). 30.2. Prior To The Expiration Of The Period Of Bid Validity, The Procuring Entity Shall Notify The Successful Bidder In Writing That Its Bid Has Been Accepted, Through A Notice Of Award Received Personally Or Sent By Registered Mail Or Electronically, Receipt Of Which Must Be Confirmed In Writing Within Two (2) Days By The Lcrb And Submitted Personally Or Sent By Registered Mail Or Electronically To The Procuring Entity. 30.3. Notwithstanding The Issuance Of The Notice Of Award, Award Of Contract Shall Be Subject To The Following Conditions: (a) Submission Of The Following Documents Within The Prescribed Period From Receipt By The Bidder Of The Notice That It Has The Lowest Calculated And Responsive Bid: (i) Valid Jva, If Applicable, Within Ten (10) Calendar Days; (ii) Valid Pcab License And Registration For The Type And Cost Of The Contract To Be Bid For Foreign Bidders, Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days, If Allowed Under A Treaty Or International Or Executive Agreement Mentioned In Itb Clause 12.1(a)(iv); (b) Posting Of The Performance Security In Accordance With Itb Clause 32; (c) Signing Of The Contract As Provided In Itb Clause 31; And (d) Approval By Higher Authority, If Required. 31. Signing Of The Contract 31.1. At The Same Time As The Procuring Entity Notifies The Successful Bidder That Its Bid Has Been Accepted, The Procuring Entity Shall Send The Contract Form To The Bidder, Which Contract Has Been Provided In The Bidding Documents, Incorporating Therein All Agreements Between The Parties. 31.2. Within Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice Of Award, The Successful Bidder Shall Post The Required Performance Security, Sign And Date The Contract And Return It To The Procuring Entity. 31.3. The Procuring Entity Shall Enter Into Contract With The Successful Bidder Within The Same Ten (10) Calendar Day Period Provided That All The Documentary Requirements Are Complied With. 31.4. The Following Documents Shall Form Part Of The Contract: (a) Contract Agreement; (b) Bidding Documents; (c) Winning Bidder’s Bid, Including The Technical And Financial Proposals, And All Other Documents/statements Submitted; (d) Performance Security; (e) Credit Line In Accordance With Itb Clause 5.5, If Applicable; (f) Notice Of Award Of Contract; And (g) Other Contract Documents That May Be Required By Existing Laws And/or Specified In The Bds. 32. Performance Security 32.1. To Guarantee The Faithful Performance By The Winning Bidder Of Its Obligations Under The Contract, It Shall Post A Performance Security Within A Maximum Period Of Ten (10) Calendar Days From The Receipt Of The Notice Of Award From The Procuring Entity And In No Case Later Than The Signing Of The Contract. 32.2. The Performance Security Shall Be Denominated In Philippine Pesos And Posted In Favor Of The Procuring Entity In An Amount Equal To The Percentage Of The Total Contract Price As Stated In The Bds In Accordance With The Following Schedule: 33. 33.1. Form Of Performance Security Amount Of Performance Security (equal To Percentage Of The Total Contract Price) (a) Cash Or Cashier’s/manager’s Check Issued By A Universal Or Commercial Bank. Ten Percent (10%) (b) Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit Issued By A Universal Or Commercial Bank: Provided, However, That It Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank, If Issued By A Foreign Bank. (c) Surety Bond Callable Upon Demand Issued By A Surety Or Insurance Company Duly Certified By The Insurance Commission As Authorized To Issue Such Security; And/or Thirty Percent (30%) (d) Any Combination Of The Foregoing. Proportionate To Share Of Form With Respect To Total Amount Of Security 33.2. Failure Of The Successful Bidder To Comply With The Above-mentioned Requirement Shall Constitute Sufficient Ground For The Annulment Of The Award And Forfeiture Of The Bid Security, In Which Event The Procuring Entity Shall Initiate And Complete The Post Qualification Of The Second Lowest Calculated Bid. The Procedure Shall Be Repeated Until The Lowest Calculated And Responsive Bid Is Identified And Selected For Contract Award. However If No Bidder Passed Post-qualification, The Bac Shall Declare The Bidding A Failure And Conduct A Re-bidding With Re-advertisement. 34. Notice To Proceed 34.1. Within Three (3) Calendar Days From The Date Of Approval Of The Contract By The Appropriate Government Approving Authority, The Procuring Entity Shall Issue Its Notice To Proceed To The Bidder. 34.2. The Contract Effectivity Date Shall Be Provided In The Notice To Proceed By The Procuring Entity, Which Date Shall Not Be Later Than Seven (7) Calendar Days From The Issuance Of The Notice To Proceed. Section Iii. Bid Data Sheet Bid Data Sheet Itb Clause 1.1 The Procuring Entity Is Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar. The Name Of The Contract Is Rehabilitation / Improvement Of San Roque St. Barangay Sta. Potenciana, Mapanas N. Samar The Identification Number Of The Contract Is Pr No-2024-11-106__ 2 The Funding Source Is: 20% Economic Development Fund (edf) For Fy 2023. The Name Of The Project Is: Rehabilitation / Improvement Of San Roque St. Barangay Sta. Potenciana, Mapanas N. Samar 3.1 No Further Instructions. 5.1 No Further Instructions. 5.2 Bidding Is Restricted To Eligible Bidders As Defined In Itb Clause 5.1. 5.4 For This Purpose, Similar Contracts Shall Refer To Bidder’s Annual Turnover From All Works Average Over The Last Three Years Shall Be Equal To 50% Of The Estimated Cost Of The Contract Being Procured. The Bidder Must Have Completed, Within The Past Ten (10) Years From The Submission Of Bids, A Single Contract That Is Similar To This Project, Equivalent To At Least Eighty Percent (80%) Of The Abc. 8.1 “subcontracting Is Not Allowed.” 8.2 “not Applicable”. 9.1 The Procuring Entity Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference For This Project On December 05, 2024 At 10:00 A.m. At Executive Conference 2nd Floor Of New Municipal Bldg. Mapanas, Northern Samar. 10.1 The Procuring Entity’s Address Is: The Municipality Of Mapanas, Province Of Northern Samar Ma. Teresa L. Minguez Lgu-bac Chairperson Tel. No. 09778033758 10.3 No Further Instructions. 12.1 Not Applicable 12.1(a)(i) “no Other Acceptable Proof Of Registration Is Recognized.” 12.1(a)(iv) No Further Instructions. 13.1 “no Additional Requirements” 13.1(b) The Abc Is Php 998,750.33 Any Bid With A Financial Component Exceeding This Amount Shall Not Be Accepted. 14.2 “no Further Instructions.” 15.4 No Further Instruction. 16.1 The Bid Prices Shall Be Quoted In Philippine Pesos. 17.1 Bids Will Be Valid Until 120 Calendar Days After The Bid Submission Deadline Date As Prescribed By The Procuring Entity) 18.1 The Bid Security Shall Be In The Following Amount: 1. The Amount Of 19, 975.01 If Bid Security Is In Cash, Cashier’s/manager’s Check, Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit; 2. The Amount Of 49, 937.52 If Bid Security Is In Su Rety Bond; Or 3. Any Combination Of The Foregoing Proportionate To The Share Of Form With Respect To Total Amount Of Security. 18.2 The Bid Security Shall Be Valid Twenty Eight Days Beyond The Validity Period Of The Bid. 20.3 Each Bidder Shall Submit One Original And One Copy Of The First And Second Components Of Its Bid. 21 The Address For Submission Of Bids Is Ma. Teresa L. Minguez Lgu-bac Chairperson Bac Office @ Mpdo, 1st Floor, New Municipal Bldg. Municipality Of Mapanas, Northern Samar The Deadline For Submission Of Bids Is 9:00 A.m. On December 16 , 2024. 22 The Place Of Bid Opening Is Executive Conference Room, 2nd Floor, New Municipal Bldg. Municipality Of Mapanas, Northern Samar. The Date And Time Of Bid Opening Is December 16, 2024 At Exactly 10:00 A.m. 24.2 No Further Instructions. 27.3(b) Bid Modification Is Not Allowed. 27.4 No Further Instructions. 28.2(b) Bidders Have Option To Submit Manually Filed Tax Returns Or Tax Returns Filed Through The Electronic Filing And Payments System (efps). Note: The Latest Income And Business Tax Returns Are Those Within The Last Six Months Preceding The Date Of Bid Submission. 28.2(d) List Licenses And Permits Relevant To The Project And The Corresponding Law Requiring It. 1. Taxpayer’s Identification Number 2. Vat Registration 3. Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (pcab) License The Requirements Are Applicable Only In A Case Where The Lowest Calculated Bid (lcb) Is Submitted By A Domestic Bidder, And If The Lowest Calculated Bid (lcb) Is Submitted By A Foreign Bidder, This Requirements Are Not Applicable 31.4(g) List Additional Contract Documents Relevant To The Project That May Be Required By Existing Laws And/or The Procuring Entity, Such As Construction Schedule And S-curve, Manpower Schedule, Construction Methods, Equipment Utilization Schedule, Construction Safety And Health Program Approved By The Department Of Labor And Employment, And Pert/cpm. 32.2 The Performance Security Shall Be In The Following Amount: 1. The Amount Of 10% Of Contract If Performance Security Is In Cash, Cashier’s/manager’s Check, Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit; 2. The Amount Of 30% Of Contract If Performance Security Is In Surety Bond; Or 3. Any Combination Of The Foregoing Proportionate To The Share Of Form With Respect To Total Amount Of Security. Section Iv. General Conditions Of Contract Table Of Contents 1. Definitions 41 2. Interpretation 43 3. Governing Language And Law 43 4. Communications 43 5. Possession Of Site 43 6. The Contractor’s Obligations 44 7. Performance Security 45 8. Subcontracting 46 9. Liquidated Damages 46 10. Site Investigation Reports 47 11. The Procuring Entity, Licenses And Permits 47 12. Contractor’s Risk And Warranty Security 47 13. Liability Of The Contractor 49 14. Procuring Entity’s Risk 49 15. Insurance 49 16. Termination For Default Of Contractor 51 17. Termination For Default Of Procuring Entity 51 18. Termination For Other Causes 52 19. Procedures For Termination Of Contracts 53 20. Force Majeure, Release From Performance 56 21. Resolution Of Disputes 56 22. Suspension Of Loan, Credit, Grant, Or Appropriation 57 23. Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Decisions 57 24. Approval Of Drawings And Temporary Works By The Procuring Entity’s Representative 57 25. Acceleration And Delays Ordered By The Procuring Entity’s Representative 58 26. Extension Of The Intended Completion Date 58 27. Right To Vary 58 28. Contractors Right To Claim 59 29. Dayworks 59 30. Early Warning 59 31. Program Of Work 59 32. Management Conferences 60 33. Bill Of Quantities 60 34. Instructions, Inspections And Audits 61 35. Identifying Defects 61 36. Cost Of Repairs 61 37. Correction Of Defects 61 38. Uncorrected Defects 62 39. Advance Payment 62 40. Progress Payments 62 41. Payment Certificates 63 42. Retention 63 43. Variation Orders 64 44. Contract Completion 66 45. Suspension Of Work 66 46. Payment On Termination 67 47. Extension Of Contract Time 67 48. Price Adjustment 68 49. Completion 68 50. Taking Over 69 51. Operating And Maintenance Manuals 69 1. Definitions For Purposes Of This Clause, Boldface Type Is Used To Identify Defined Terms. 1.1. The Arbiter Is The Person Appointed Jointly By The Procuring Entity And The Contractor To Resolve Disputes In The First Instance, As Provided For In Gcc Clause 21. 1.2. Bill Of Quantities Refers To A List Of The Specific Items Of The Work And Their Corresponding Unit Prices, Lump Sums, And/or Provisional Sums. 1.3. The Completion Date Is The Date Of Completion Of The Works As Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative, In Accordance With Gcc Clause 49. 1.4. The Contract Is The Contract Between The Procuring Entity And The Contractor To Execute, Complete, And Maintain The Works. 1.5. The Contract Price Is The Price Stated In The Letter Of Acceptance And Thereafter To Be Paid By The Procuring Entity To The Contractor For The Execution Of The Works In Accordance With This Contract. 1.6. Contract Time Extension Is The Allowable Period For The Contractor To Complete The Works In Addition To The Original Completion Date Stated In This Contract. 1.7. The Contractor Is The Juridical Entity Whose Proposal Has Been Accepted By The Procuring Entity And To Whom The Contract To Execute The Work Was Awarded. 1.8. The Contractor’s Bid Is The Signed Offer Or Proposal Submitted By The Contractor To The Procuring Entity In Response To The Bidding Documents. 1.9. Days Are Calendar Days; Months Are Calendar Months. 1.10. Dayworks Are Varied Work Inputs Subject To Payment On A Time Basis For The Contractor’s Employees And Equipment, In Addition To Payments For Associated Materials And Plant. 1.11. A Defect Is Any Part Of The Works Not Completed In Accordance With The Contract. 1.12. The Defects Liability Certificate Is The Certificate Issued By Procuring Entity’s Representative Upon Correction Of Defects By The Contractor. 1.13. The Defects Liability Period Is The One Year Period Between Contract Completion And Final Acceptance Within Which The Contractor Assumes The Responsibility To Undertake The Repair Of Any Damage To The Works At His Own Expense. 1.14. Drawings Are Graphical Presentations Of The Works. They Include All Supplementary Details, Shop Drawings, Calculations, And Other Information Provided Or Approved For The Execution Of This Contract. 1.15. Equipment Refers To All Facilities, Supplies, Appliances, Materials Or Things Required For The Execution And Completion Of The Work Provided By The Contractor And Which Shall Not Form Or Are Not Intended To Form Part Of The Permanent Works. 1.16. The Intended Completion Date Refers To The Date Specified In The Scc When The Contractor Is Expected To Have Completed The Works. The Intended Completion Date May Be Revised Only By The Procuring Entity’s Representative By Issuing An Extension Of Time Or An Acceleration Order. 1.17. Materials Are All Supplies, Including Consumables, Used By The Contractor For Incorporation In The Works. 1.18. The Notice To Proceed Is A Written Notice Issued By The Procuring Entity Or The Procuring Entity’s Representative To The Contractor Requiring The Latter To Begin The Commencement Of The Work Not Later Than A Specified Or Determinable Date. 1.19. Permanent Works All Permanent Structures And All Other Project Features And Facilities Required To Be Constructed And Completed In Accordance With This Contract Which Shall Be Delivered To The Procuring Entity And Which Shall Remain At The Site After The Removal Of All Temporary Works. 1.20. Plant Refers To The Machinery, Apparatus, And The Like Intended To Form An Integral Part Of The Permanent Works. 1.21. The Procuring Entity Is The Party Who Employs The Contractor To Carry Out The Works Stated In The Scc. 1.22. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Refers To The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or His Duly Authorized Representative, Identified In The Scc, Who Shall Be Responsible For Supervising The Execution Of The Works And Administering This Contract. 1.23. The Site Is The Place Provided By The Procuring Entity Where The Works Shall Be Executed And Any Other Place Or Places Which May Be Designated In The Scc, Or Notified To The Contractor By The Procuring Entity’s Representative As Forming Part Of The Site. 1.24. Site Investigation Reports Are Those That Were Included In The Bidding Documents And Are Factual And Interpretative Reports About The Surface And Subsurface Conditions At The Site. 1.25. Slippage Is A Delay In Work Execution Occurring When Actual Accomplishment Falls Below The Target As Measured By The Difference Between The Scheduled And Actual Accomplishment Of The Work By The Contractor As Established From The Work Schedule. This Is Actually Described As A Percentage Of The Whole Works. 1.26. Specifications Means The Description Of Works To Be Done And The Qualities Of Materials To Be Used, The Equipment To Be Installed And The Mode Of Construction. 1.27. The Start Date, As Specified In The Scc, Is The Date When The Contractor Is Obliged To Commence Execution Of The Works. It Does Not Necessarily Coincide With Any Of The Site Possession Dates. 1.28. A Subcontractor Is Any Person Or Organization To Whom A Part Of The Works Has Been Subcontracted By The Contractor, As Allowed By The Procuring Entity, But Not Any Assignee Of Such Person. 1.29. Temporary Works Are Works Designed, Constructed, Installed, And Removed By The Contractor That Are Needed For Construction Or Installation Of The Permanent Works. 1.30. Work(s)refer To The Permanent Works And Temporary Works To Be Executed By The Contractor In Accordance With This Contract, Including (i) The Furnishing Of All Labor, Materials, Equipment And Others Incidental, Necessary Or Convenient To The Complete Execution Of The Works; (ii) The Passing Of Any Tests Before Acceptance By The Procuring Entity’s Representative; (iii) And The Carrying Out Of All Duties And Obligations Of The Contractor Imposed By This Contract As Described In The Scc. 2. Interpretation 2.1. In Interpreting The Conditions Of Contract, Singular Also Means Plural, Male Also Means Female Or Neuter, And The Other Way Around. Headings Have No Significance. Words Have Their Normal Meaning Under The Language Of This Contract Unless Specifically Defined. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Will Provide Instructions Clarifying Queries About The Conditions Of Contract. 2.2. If Sectional Completion Is Specified In The Scc, References In The Conditions Of Contract To The Works, The Completion Date, And The Intended Completion Date Apply To Any Section Of The Works (other Than References To The Completion Date And Intended Completion Date For The Whole Of The Works). 3. Governing Language And Law 3.1. This Contract Has Been Executed In The English Language, Which Shall Be The Binding And Controlling Language For All Matters Relating To The Meaning Or Interpretation Of This Contract. All Correspondence And Other Documents Pertaining To This Contract Which Are Exchanged By The Parties Shall Be Written In English. 3.2. This Contract Shall Be Interpreted In Accordance With The Laws Of The Republic Of The Philippines. 4. Communications Communications Between Parties That Are Referred To In The Conditions Shall Be Effective Only When In Writing. A Notice Shall Be Effective Only When It Is Received By The Concerned Party. 5. Possession Of Site 5.1. On The Date Specified In The Scc, The Procuring Entity Shall Grant The Contractor Possession Of So Much Of The Site As May Be Required To Enable It To Proceed With The Execution Of The Works. If The Contractor Suffers Delay Or Incurs Cost From Failure On The Part Of The Procuring Entity To Give Possession In Accordance With The Terms Of This Clause, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Give The Contractor A Contract Time Extension And Certify Such Sum As Fair To Cover The Cost Incurred, Which Sum Shall Be Paid By Procuring Entity. 5.2. If Possession Of A Portion Is Not Given By The Date Stated In The Scc Clause 5.1, The Procuring Entity Will Be Deemed To Have Delayed The Start Of The Relevant Activities. The Resulting Adjustments In Contact Time To Address Such Delay Shall Be In Accordance With Gcc Clause 47. 5.3. The Contractor Shall Bear All Costs And Charges For Special Or Temporary Right-of-way Required By It In Connection With Access To The Site. The Contractor Shall Also Provide At His Own Cost Any Additional Facilities Outside The Site Required By It For Purposes Of The Works. 5.4. The Contractor Shall Allow The Procuring Entity’s Representative And Any Person Authorized By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Access To The Site And To Any Place Where Work In Connection With This Contract Is Being Carried Out Or Is Intended To Be Carried Out. 6. The Contractor’s Obligations 6.1. The Contractor Shall Carry Out The Works Properly And In Accordance With This Contract. The Contractor Shall Provide All Supervision, Labor, Materials, Plant And Contractor's Equipment, Which May Be Required. All Materials And Plant On Site Shall Be Deemed To Be The Property Of The Procuring Entity. 6.2. The Contractor Shall Commence Execution Of The Works On The Start Date And Shall Carry Out The Works In Accordance With The Program Of Work Submitted By The Contractor, As Updated With The Approval Of The Procuring Entity’s Representative, And Complete Them By The Intended Completion Date. 6.3. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For The Safety Of All Activities On The Site. 6.4. The Contractor Shall Carry Out All Instructions Of The Procuring Entity’s Representative That Comply With The Applicable Laws Where The Site Is Located. 6.5. The Contractor Shall Employ The Key Personnel Named In The Schedule Of Key Personnel, As Referred To In The Scc, To Carry Out The Supervision Of The Works. The Procuring Entity Will Approve Any Proposed Replacement Of Key Personnel Only If Their Relevant Qualifications And Abilities Are Equal To Or Better Than Those Of The Personnel Listed In The Schedule. 6.6. If The Procuring Entity’s Representative Asks The Contractor To Remove A Member Of The Contractor’s Staff Or Work Force, For Justifiable Cause, The Contractor Shall Ensure That The Person Leaves The Site Within Seven (7) Days And Has No Further Connection With The Work In This Contract. 6.7. During Contract Implementation, The Contractor And His Subcontractors Shall Abide At All Times By All Labor Laws, Including Child Labor Related Enactments, And Other Relevant Rules. 6.8. The Contractor Shall Submit To The Procuring Entity For Consent The Name And Particulars Of The Person Authorized To Receive Instructions On Behalf Of The Contractor. 6.9. The Contractor Shall Cooperate And Share The Site With Other Contractors, Public Authorities, Utilities, And The Procuring Entity Between The Dates Given In The Schedule Of Other Contractors Particularly When They Shall Require Access To The Site. The Contractor Shall Also Provide Facilities And Services For Them During This Period. The Procuring Entity May Modify The Schedule Of Other Contractors, And Shall Notify The Contractor Of Any Such Modification Thereto. 6.10. Should Anything Of Historical Or Other Interest Or Of Significant Value Be Unexpectedly Discovered On The Site, It Shall Be The Property Of The Procuring Entity. The Contractor Shall Notify The Procuring Entity’s Representative Of Such Discoveries And Carry Out The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Instructions In Dealing With Them. 7. Performance Security 7.1. Within Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice Of Award From The Procuring Entity But In No Case Later Than The Signing Of The Contract By Both Parties, The Contractor Shall Furnish The Performance Security In Any The Forms Prescribed In Itb Clause 32.2. 7.2. The Performance Security Posted In Favor Of The Procuring Entity Shall Be Forfeited In The Event It Is Established That The Contractor Is In Default In Any Of Its Obligations Under The Contract. 7.3. The Performance Security Shall Remain Valid Until Issuance By The Procuring Entity Of The Certificate Of Final Acceptance. 7.4. The Performance Security May Be Released By The Procuring Entity And Returned To The Contractor After The Issuance Of The Certificate Of Final Acceptance Subject To The Following Conditions: (a) There Are No Pending Claims Against The Contractor Or The Surety Company Filed By The Procuring Entity; (b) The Contractor Has No Pending Claims For Labor And Materials Filed Against It; And (c) Other Terms Specified In The Scc. 7.5. The Contractor Shall Post An Additional Performance Security Following The Amount And Form Specified In Itb Clause 32.2 To Cover Any Cumulative Increase Of More Than Ten Percent (10%) Over The Original Value Of The Contract As A Result Of Amendments To Order Or Change Orders, Extra Work Orders And Supplemental Agreements, As The Case May Be. The Contractor Shall Cause The Extension Of The Validity Of The Performance Security To Cover Approved Contract Time Extensions. 7.6. In Case Of A Reduction In The Contract Value Or For Partially Completed Works Under The Contract Which Are Usable And Accepted By The Procuring Entity The Use Of Which, In The Judgment Of The Implementing Agency Or The Procuring Entity, Will Not Affect The Structural Integrity Of The Entire Project, The Procuring Entity Shall Allow A Proportional Reduction In The Original Performance Security, Provided That Any Such Reduction Is More Than Ten Percent (10%) And That The Aggregate Of Such Reductions Is Not More Than Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Original Performance Security. 7.7. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Scc, The Contractor, By Entering Into The Contract With The Procuring Entity, Acknowledges The Right Of The Procuring Entity To Institute Action Pursuant To Act 3688 Against Any Subcontractor Be They An Individual, Firm, Partnership, Corporation, Or Association Supplying The Contractor With Labor, Materials And/or Equipment For The Performance Of This Contract. 8. Subcontracting 8.1. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Scc, The Contractor Cannot Subcontract Works More Than The Percentage Specified In Itb Clause 8.1. 8.2. Subcontracting Of Any Portion Of The Works Does Not Relieve The Contractor Of Any Liability Or Obligation Under This Contract. The Contractor Will Be Responsible For The Acts, Defaults, And Negligence Of Any Subcontractor, Its Agents, Servants Or Workmen As Fully As If These Were The Contractor’s Own Acts, Defaults, Or Negligence, Or Those Of Its Agents, Servants Or Workmen. 8.3. Subcontractors Disclosed And Identified During The Bidding May Be Changed During The Implementation Of This Contract, Subject To Compliance With The Required Qualifications And The Approval Of The Procuring Entity. 9. Liquidated Damages 9.1. The Contractor Shall Pay Liquidated Damages To The Procuring Entity For Each Day That The Completion Date Is Later Than The Intended Completion Date. The Applicable Liquidated Damages Is At Least One-tenth (1/10) Of A Percent Of The Cost Of The Unperformed Portion For Every Day Of Delay. The Total Amount Of Liquidated Damages Shall Not Exceed Ten Percent (10%) Of The Amount Of The Contract. The Procuring Entity May Deduct Liquidated Damages From Payments Due To The Contractor. Payment Of Liquidated Damages Shall Not Affect The Contractor. Once The Cumulative Amount Of Liquidated Damages Reaches Ten Percent (10%) Of The Amount Of This Contract, The Procuring Entity Shall Rescind This Contract, Without Prejudice To Other Courses Of Action And Remedies Open To It. 9.2. If The Intended Completion Date Is Extended After Liquidated Damages Have Been Paid, The Engineer Of The Procuring Entity Shall Correct Any Overpayment Of Liquidated Damages By The Contractor By Adjusting The Next Payment Certificate. The Contractor Shall Be Paid Interest On The Overpayment, Calculated From The Date Of Payment To The Date Of Repayment, At The Rates Specified In Gcc Clause 40.3. 10. Site Investigation Reports The Contractor, In Preparing The Bid, Shall Rely On Any Site Investigation Reports Referred To In The Scc Supplemented By Any Information Obtained By The Contractor. 11. The Procuring Entity, Licenses And Permits The Procuring Entity Shall, If Requested By The Contractor, Assist Him In Applying For Permits, Licenses Or Approvals, Which Are Required For The Works. 12. Contractor’s Risk And Warranty Security 12.1. The Contractor Shall Assume Full Responsibility For The Works From The Time Project Construction Commenced Up To Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity And Shall Be Held Responsible For Any Damage Or Destruction Of The Works Except Those Occasioned By Force Majeure. The Contractor Shall Be Fully Responsible For The Safety, Protection, Security, And Convenience Of His Personnel, Third Parties, And The Public At Large, As Well As The Works, Equipment, Installation, And The Like To Be Affected By His Construction Work. 12.2. The Defects Liability Period For Infrastructure Projects Shall Be One Year From Contract Completion Up To Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity. During This Period, The Contractor Shall Undertake The Repair Works, At His Own Expense, Of Any Damage To The Works On Account Of The Use Of Materials Of Inferior Quality Within Ninety (90) Days From The Time The Head Of The Procuring Entity Has Issued An Order To Undertake Repair. In Case Of Failure Or Refusal To Comply With This Mandate, The Procuring Entity Shall Undertake Such Repair Works And Shall Be Entitled To Full Reimbursement Of Expenses Incurred Therein Upon Demand. 12.3. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Scc, In Case The Contractor Fails To Comply With The Preceding Paragraph, The Procuring Entity Shall Forfeit Its Performance Security, Subject Its Property (ies) To Attachment Or Garnishment Proceedings, And Perpetually Disqualify It From Participating In Any Public Bidding. All Payables Of The Gop In His Favor Shall Be Offset To Recover The Costs. 12.4. After Final Acceptance Of The Works By The Procuring Entity, The Contractor Shall Be Held Responsible For “structural Defects”, I.e., Major Faults/flaws/deficiencies In One Or More Key Structural Elements Of The Project Which May Lead To Structural Failure Of The Completed Elements Or Structure, Or “structural Failures”, I.e., Where One Or More Key Structural Elements In An Infrastructure Facility Fails Or Collapses, Thereby Rendering The Facility Or Part Thereof Incapable Of Withstanding The Design Loads, And/or Endangering The Safety Of The Users Or The General Public: (a) Contractor – Where Structural Defects/failures Arise Due To Faults Attributable To Improper Construction, Use Of Inferior Quality/substandard Materials, And Any Violation Of The Contract Plans And Specifications, The Contractor Shall Be Held Liable; (b) Consultants – Where Structural Defects/failures Arise Due To Faulty And/or Inadequate Design And Specifications As Well As Construction Supervision, Then The Consultant Who Prepared The Design Or Undertook Construction Supervision For The Project Shall Be Held Liable; (c) Procuring Entity’s Representatives/project Manager/construction Managers And Supervisors – The Project Owner’s Representative(s), Project Manager, Construction Manager, And Supervisor(s) Shall Be Held Liable In Cases Where The Structural Defects/failures Are Due To His/their Willful Intervention In Altering The Designs And Other Specifications; Negligence Or Omission In Not Approving Or Acting On Proposed Changes To Noted Defects Or Deficiencies In The Design And/or Specifications; And The Use Of Substandard Construction Materials In The Project; (d) Third Parties - Third Parties Shall Be Held Liable In Cases Where Structural Defects/failures Are Caused By Work Undertaken By Them Such As Leaking Pipes, Diggings Or Excavations, Underground Cables And Electrical Wires, Underground Tunnel, Mining Shaft And The Like, In Which Case The Applicable Warranty To Such Structure Should Be Levied To Third Parties For Their Construction Or Restoration Works. (e) Users - In Cases Where Structural Defects/failures Are Due To Abuse/misuse By The End User Of The Constructed Facility And/or Non–compliance By A User With The Technical Design Limits And/or Intended Purpose Of The Same, Then The User Concerned Shall Be Held Liable. 12.5. The Warranty Against Structural Defects/failures, Except Those Occasioned On Force Majeure, Shall Cover The Period Specified In The Scc Reckoned From The Date Of Issuance Of The Certificate Of Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity. 12.6. The Contractor Shall Be Required To Put Up A Warranty Security In The Form Of Cash, Bank Guarantee, Letter Of Credit, Gsis Or Surety Bond Callable On Demand, In Accordance With The Following Schedule: Form Of Warranty Minimum Amount In Percentage (%) Of Total Contract Price (a) Cash Or Letter Of Credit Issued By Universal Or Commercial Bank: Provided, However, That The Letter Of Credit Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank, If Issued By A Foreign Bank Five Percent (5%) (b) Bank Guarantee Confirmed By Universal Or Commercial Bank: Provided, However, That The Letter Of Credit Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank, If Issued By A Foreign Bank Ten Percent (10%) (c) Surety Bond Callable Upon Demand Issued By Gsis Or Any Surety Or Insurance Company Duly Certified By The Insurance Commission Thirty Percent (30%) 12.7. The Warranty Security Shall Be Stated In Philippine Pesos And Shall Remain Effective For One Year From The Date Of Issuance Of The Certificate Of Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity, And Returned Only After The Lapse Of Said One Year Period. 12.8. In Case Of Structural Defects/failure Occurring During The Applicable Warranty Period Provided In Gcc Clause 12.5, The Procuring Entity Shall Undertake The Necessary Restoration Or Reconstruction Works And Shall Be Entitled To Full Reimbursement By The Parties Found To Be Liable For Expenses Incurred Therein Upon Demand, Without Prejudice To The Filing Of Appropriate Administrative, Civil, And/or Criminal Charges Against The Responsible Persons As Well As The Forfeiture Of The Warranty Security Posted In Favor Of The Procuring Entity. 13. Liability Of The Contractor Subject To Additional Provisions, If Any, Set Forth In The Scc, The Contractor’s Liability Under This Contract Shall Be As Provided By The Laws Of The Republic Of The Philippines. 14. Procuring Entity’s Risk 14.1. From The Start Date Until The Certificate Of Final Acceptance Has Been Issued, The Following Are Risks Of The Procuring Entity: (a) The Risk Of Personal Injury, Death, Or Loss Of Or Damage To Property (excluding The Works, Plant, Materials, And Equipment), Which Are Due To: (i) Any Type Of Use Or Occupation Of The Site Authorized By The Procuring Entity After The Official Acceptance Of The Works; Or (ii) Negligence, Breach Of Statutory Duty, Or Interference With Any Legal Right By The Procuring Entity Or By Any Person Employed By Or Contracted To Him Except The Contractor. (b) The Risk Of Damage To The Works, Plant, Materials, And Equipment To The Extent That It Is Due To A Fault Of The Procuring Entity Or In The Procuring Entity’s Design, Or Due To War Or Radioactive Contamination Directly Affecting The Country Where The Works Are To Be Executed. 15. Insurance 15.1. The Contractor Shall, Under His Name And At His Own Expense, Obtain And Maintain, For The Duration Of This Contract, The Following Insurance Coverage: (a) Contractor’s All Risk Insurance; (b) Transportation To The Project Site Of Equipment, Machinery, And Supplies Owned By The Contractor; (c) Personal Injury Or Death Of Contractor’s Employees; And (d) Comprehensive Insurance For Third Party Liability To Contractor’s Direct Or Indirect Act Or Omission Causing Damage To Third Persons. 15.2. The Contractor Shall Provide Evidence To The Procuring Entity’s Representative That The Insurances Required Under This Contract Have Been Effected And Shall, Within A Reasonable Time, Provide Copies Of The Insurance Policies To The Procuring Entity’s Representative. Such Evidence And Such Policies Shall Be Provided To The Procuring Entity’s Through The Procuring Entity’s Representative. 15.3. The Contractor Shall Notify The Insurers Of Changes In The Nature, Extent, Or Program For The Execution Of The Works And Ensure The Adequacy Of The Insurances At All Times In Accordance With The Terms Of This Contract And Shall Produce To The Procuring Entity’s Representative The Insurance Policies In Force Including The Receipts For Payment Of The Current Premiums. The Above Insurance Policies Shall Be Obtained From Any Reputable Insurance Company Approved By The Procuring Entity’s Representative. 15.4. If The Contractor Fails To Obtain And Keep In Force The Insurances Referred To Herein Or Any Other Insurance Which He May Be Required To Obtain Under The Terms Of This Contract, The Procuring Entity May Obtain And Keep In Force Any Such Insurances And Pay Such Premiums As May Be Necessary For The Purpose. From Time To Time, The Procuring Entity May Deduct The Amount It Shall Pay For Said Premiums Including Twenty Five Percent (25%) Therein From Any Monies Due, Or Which May Become Due, To The Contractor, Without Prejudice To The Procuring Entity Exercising Its Right To Impose Other Sanctions Against The Contractor Pursuant To The Provisions Of This Contract. 15.5. In The Event The Contractor Fails To Observe The Above Safeguards, The Procuring Entity May, At The Contractor’s Expense, Take Whatever Measure Is Deemed Necessary For Its Protection And That Of The Contractor’s Personnel And Third Parties, And/or Order The Interruption Of Dangerous Works. In Addition, The Procuring Entity May Refuse To Make The Payments Under Gcc Clause 40 Until The Contractor Complies With This Clause. 15.6. The Contractor Shall Immediately Replace The Insurance Policy Obtained As Required In This Contract, Without Need Of The Procuring Entity’s Demand, With A New Policy Issued By A New Insurance Company Acceptable To The Procuring Entity For Any Of The Following Grounds: (a) The Issuer Of The Insurance Policy To Be Replaced Has: (i) Become Bankrupt; (ii) Been Placed Under Receivership Or Under A Management Committee; (iii) Been Sued For Suspension Of Payment; Or (iv) Been Suspended By The Insurance Commission And Its License To Engage In Business Or Its Authority To Issue Insurance Policies Cancelled; Or (v) Where Reasonable Grounds Exist That The Insurer May Not Be Able, Fully And Promptly, To Fulfill Its Obligation Under The Insurance Policy. 16. Termination For Default Of Contractor 16.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Terminate This Contract For Default When Any Of The Following Conditions Attend Its Implementation: 16.2. Due To The Contractor’s Fault And While The Project Is On-going, It Has Incurred Negative Slippage Of Fifteen Percent (15%) Or More In Accordance With Presidential Decree 1870, Regardless Of Whether Or Not Previous Warnings And Notices Have Been Issued For The Contractor To Improve His Performance; 16.3. Due To Its Own Fault And After This Contract Time Has Expired, The Contractor Incurs Delay In The Completion Of The Work After This Contract Has Expired; Or 16.4. The Contractor: (a) Abandons The Contract Works, Refuses Or Fails To Comply With A Valid Instruction Of The Procuring Entity Or Fails To Proceed Expeditiously And Without Delay Despite A Written Notice By The Procuring Entity; (b) Does Not Actually Have On The Project Site The Minimum Essential Equipment Listed On The Bid Necessary To Prosecute The Works In Accordance With The Approved Program Of Work And Equipment Deployment Schedule As Required For The Project; (c) Does Not Execute The Works In Accordance With This Contract Or Persistently Or Flagrantly Neglects To Carry Out Its Obligations Under This Contract; (d) Neglects Or Refuses To Remove Materials Or To Perform A New Work That Has Been Rejected As Defective Or Unsuitable; Or (e) Sub-lets Any Part Of This Contract Without Approval By The Procuring Entity. 16.5. All Materials On The Site, Plant, Equipment, And Works Shall Be Deemed To Be The Property Of The Procuring Entity If This Contract Is Rescinded Because Of The Contractor’s Default. 17. Termination For Default Of Procuring Entity The Contractor May Terminate This Contract With The Procuring Entity If The Works Are Completely Stopped For A Continuous Period Of At Least Sixty (60) Calendar Days Through No Fault Of Its Own, Due To Any Of The Following Reasons: (a) Failure Of The Procuring Entity To Deliver, Within A Reasonable Time, Supplies, Materials, Right-of-way, Or Other Items It Is Obligated To Furnish Under The Terms Of This Contract; Or (b) The Prosecution Of The Work Is Disrupted By The Adverse Peace And Order Situation, As Certified By The Armed Forces Of The Philippines Provincial Commander And Approved By The Secretary Of National Defense. 18. Termination For Other Causes 18.1. The Procuring Entity May Terminate This Contract, In Whole Or In Part, At Any Time For Its Convenience. The Head Of The Procuring Entity May Terminate This Contract For The Convenience Of The Procuring Entity If He Has Determined The Existence Of Conditions That Make Project Implementation Economically, Financially Or Technically Impractical And/or Unnecessary, Such As, But Not Limited To, Fortuitous Event(s) Or Changes In Law And National Government Policies. 18.2. The Procuring Entity Or The Contractor May Terminate This Contract If The Other Party Causes A Fundamental Breach Of This Contract. 18.3. Fundamental Breaches Of Contract Shall Include, But Shall Not Be Limited To, The Following: (a) The Contractor Stops Work For Twenty Eight (28) Days When No Stoppage Of Work Is Shown On The Current Program Of Work And The Stoppage Has Not Been Authorized By The Procuring Entity’s Representative; (b) The Procuring Entity’s Representative Instructs The Contractor To Delay The Progress Of The Works, And The Instruction Is Not Withdrawn Within Twenty Eight (28) Days; (c) The Procuring Entity Shall Terminate This Contract If The Contractor Is Declared Bankrupt Or Insolvent As Determined With Finality By A Court Of Competent Jurisdiction. In This Event, Termination Will Be Without Compensation To The Contractor, Provided That Such Termination Will Not Prejudice Or Affect Any Right Of Action Or Remedy Which Has Accrued Or Will Accrue Thereafter To The Procuring Entity And/or The Contractor. In The Case Of The Contractor's Insolvency, Any Contractor's Equipment Which The Procuring Entity Instructs In The Notice Is To Be Used Until The Completion Of The Works; (d) A Payment Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Is Not Paid By The Procuring Entity To The Contractor Within Eighty Four (84) Days From The Date Of The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Certificate; (e) The Procuring Entity’s Representative Gives Notice That Failure To Correct A Particular Defect Is A Fundamental Breach Of Contract And The Contractor Fails To Correct It Within A Reasonable Period Of Time Determined By The Procuring Entity’s Representative; (f) The Contractor Does Not Maintain A Security, Which Is Required; (g) The Contractor Has Delayed The Completion Of The Works By The Number Of Days For Which The Maximum Amount Of Liquidated Damages Can Be Paid, As Defined In The Gcc Clause 9; And (h) In Case It Is Determined Prima Facie By The Procuring Entity That The Contractor Has Engaged, Before Or During The Implementation Of The Contract, In Unlawful Deeds And Behaviors Relative To Contract Acquisition And Implementation, Such As, But Not Limited To, The Following: (i) Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, Coercive, And Obstructive Practices As Defined In Itb Clause 3.1(a), Unless Otherwise Specified In The Scc; (ii) Drawing Up Or Using Forged Documents; (iii) Using Adulterated Materials, Means Or Methods, Or Engaging In Production Contrary To Rules Of Science Or The Trade; And (iv) Any Other Act Analogous To The Foregoing. 18.4. The Funding Source Or The Procuring Entity, As Appropriate, Will Seek To Impose The Maximum Civil, Administrative And/or Criminal Penalties Available Under The Applicable Law On Individuals And Organizations Deemed To Be Involved With Corrupt, Fraudulent, Or Coercive Practices. 18.5. When Persons From Either Party To This Contract Gives Notice Of A Fundamental Breach To The Procuring Entity’s Representative In Order To Terminate The Existing Contract For A Cause Other Than Those Listed Under Gcc Clause 18.3, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Decide Whether The Breach Is Fundamental Or Not. 18.6. If This Contract Is Terminated, The Contractor Shall Stop Work Immediately, Make The Site Safe And Secure, And Leave The Site As Soon As Reasonably Possible. 19. Procedures For Termination Of Contracts 19.1. The Following Provisions Shall Govern The Procedures For The Termination Of This Contract: (a) Upon Receipt Of A Written Report Of Acts Or Causes Which May Constitute Ground(s) For Termination As Aforementioned, Or Upon Its Own Initiative, The Procuring Entity Shall, Within A Period Of Seven (7) Calendar Days, Verify The Existence Of Such Ground(s) And Cause The Execution Of A Verified Report, With All Relevant Evidence Attached; (b) Upon Recommendation By The Procuring Entity, The Head Of The Procuring Entity Shall Terminate This Contract Only By A Written Notice To The Contractor Conveying The Termination Of This Contract. The Notice Shall State: (i) That This Contract Is Being Terminated For Any Of The Ground(s) Afore-mentioned, And A Statement Of The Acts That Constitute The Ground(s) Constituting The Same; (ii) The Extent Of Termination, Whether In Whole Or In Part; (iii) An Instruction To The Contractor To Show Cause As To Why This Contract Should Not Be Terminated; And (iv) Special Instructions Of The Procuring Entity, If Any. The Notice To Terminate Shall Be Accompanied By A Copy Of The Verified Report; (c) Within A Period Of Seven (7) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice Of Termination, The Contractor Shall Submit To The Head Of The Procuring Entity A Verified Position Paper Stating Why The Contract Should Not Be Terminated. If The Contractor Fails To Show Cause After The Lapse Of The Seven (7) Day Period, Either By Inaction Or By Default, The Head Of The Procuring Entity Shall Issue An Order Terminating The Contract; (d) The Procuring Entity May, At Anytime Before Receipt Of The Bidder’s Verified Position Paper Described In Item (c) Above Withdraw The Notice To Terminate If It Is Determined That Certain Items Or Works Subject Of The Notice Had Been Completed, Delivered, Or Performed Before The Contractor’s Receipt Of The Notice; (e) Within A Non-extendible Period Of Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Verified Position Paper, The Head Of The Procuring Entity Shall Decide Whether Or Not To Terminate This Contract. It Shall Serve A Written Notice To The Contractor Of Its Decision And, Unless Otherwise Provided In The Said Notice, This Contract Is Deemed Terminated From Receipt Of The Contractor Of The Notice Of Decision. The Termination Shall Only Be Based On The Ground(s) Stated In The Notice To Terminate; And (f) The Head Of The Procuring Entity May Create A Contract Termination Review Committee (ctrc) To Assist Him In The Discharge Of This Function. All Decisions Recommended By The Ctrc Shall Be Subject To The Approval Of The Head Of The Procuring Entity. 19.2. Pursuant To Section 69(f) Of Ra 9184 And Without Prejudice To The Imposition Of Additional Administrative Sanctions As The Internal Rules Of The Agency May Provide And/or Further Criminal Prosecution As Provided By Applicable Laws, The Procuring Entity Shall Impose On Contractors After The Termination Of The Contract The Penalty Of Suspension For One (1) Year For The First Offense, Suspension For Two (2) Years For The Second Offense From Participating In The Public Bidding Process, For Violations Committed During The Contract Implementation Stage, Which Include But Not Limited To The Following: (a) Failure Of The Contractor, Due Solely To His Fault Or Negligence, To Mobilize And Start Work Or Performance Within The Specified Period In The Notice To Proceed (“ntp”); (b) Failure By The Contractor To Fully And Faithfully Comply With Its Contractual Obligations Without Valid Cause, Or Failure By The Contractor To Comply With Any Written Lawful Instruction Of The Procuring Entity Or Its Representative(s) Pursuant To The Implementation Of The Contract. For The Procurement Of Infrastructure Projects Or Consultancy Contracts, Lawful Instructions Include But Are Not Limited To The Following: (i) Employment Of Competent Technical Personnel, Competent Engineers And/or Work Supervisors; (ii) Provision Of Warning Signs And Barricades In Accordance With Approved Plans And Specifications And Contract Provisions; (iii) Stockpiling In Proper Places Of All Materials And Removal From The Project Site Of Waste And Excess Materials, Including Broken Pavement And Excavated Debris In Accordance With Approved Plans And Specifications And Contract Provisions; (iv) Deployment Of Committed Equipment, Facilities, Support Staff And Manpower; And (v) Renewal Of The Effectivity Dates Of The Performance Security After Its Expiration During The Course Of Contract Implementation. (c) Assignment And Subcontracting Of The Contract Or Any Part Thereof Or Substitution Of Key Personnel Named In The Proposal Without Prior Written Approval By The Procuring Entity. (d) Poor Performance By The Contractor Or Unsatisfactory Quality And/or Progress Of Work Arising From His Fault Or Negligence As Reflected In The Constructor's Performance Evaluation System (“cpes”) Rating Sheet. In The Absence Of The Cpes Rating Sheet, The Existing Performance Monitoring System Of The Procuring Entity Shall Be Applied. Any Of The Following Acts By The Contractor Shall Be Construed As Poor Performance: (i) Negative Slippage Of 15% And Above Within The Critical Path Of The Project Due Entirely To The Fault Or Negligence Of The Contractor; And (ii) Quality Of Materials And Workmanship Not Complying With The Approved Specifications Arising From The Contractor's Fault Or Negligence. (e) Willful Or Deliberate Abandonment Or Non-performance Of The Project Or Contract By The Contractor Resulting To Substantial Breach Thereof Without Lawful And/or Just Cause. In Addition To The Penalty Of Suspension, The Performance Security Posted By The Contractor Shall Also Be Forfeited. 20. Force Majeure, Release From Performance 20.1. For Purposes Of This Contract The Terms “force Majeure” And “fortuitous Event” May Be Used Interchangeably. In This Regard, A Fortuitous Event Or Force Majeure Shall Be Interpreted To Mean An Event Which The Contractor Could Not Have Foreseen, Or Which Though Foreseen, Was Inevitable. It Shall Not Include Ordinary Unfavorable Weather Conditions; And Any Other Cause The Effects Of Which Could Have Been Avoided With The Exercise Of Reasonable Diligence By The Contractor. 20.2. If This Contract Is Discontinued By An Outbreak Of War Or By Any Other Event Entirely Outside The Control Of Either The Procuring Entity Or The Contractor, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Certify That This Contract Has Been Discontinued. The Contractor Shall Make The Site Safe And Stop Work As Quickly As Possible After Receiving This Certificate And Shall Be Paid For All Works Carried Out Before Receiving It And For Any Work Carried Out Afterwards To Which A Commitment Was Made. 20.3. If The Event Continues For A Period Of Eighty Four (84) Days, Either Party May Then Give Notice Of Termination, Which Shall Take Effect Twenty Eight (28) Days After The Giving Of The Notice. 20.4. After Termination, The Contractor Shall Be Entitled To Payment Of The Unpaid Balance Of The Value Of The Works Executed And Of The Materials And Plant Reasonably Delivered To The Site, Adjusted By The Following: (a) Any Sum To Which The Contractor Is Entitled Under Gcc Clause 28; (b) The Cost Of His Suspension And Demobilization; (c) Any Sum To Which The Procuring Entity Is Entitled. 20.5. The Net Balance Due Shall Be Paid Or Repaid Within A Reasonable Time Period From The Time Of The Notice Of Termination. 21. Resolution Of Disputes 21.1. If Any Dispute Or Difference Of Any Kind Whatsoever Shall Arise Between The Parties In Connection With The Implementation Of The Contract Covered By The Act And This Irr, The Parties Shall Make Every Effort To Resolve Amicably Such Dispute Or Difference By Mutual Consultation. 21.2. If The Contractor Believes That A Decision Taken By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Was Either Outside The Authority Given To The Procuring Entity’s Representative By This Contract Or That The Decision Was Wrongly Taken, The Decision Shall Be Referred To The Arbiter Indicated In The Scc Within Fourteen (14) Days Of The Notification Of The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Decision. 21.3. Any And All Disputes Arising From The Implementation Of This Contract Covered By The R.a. 9184 And Its Irr Shall Be Submitted To Arbitration In The Philippines According To The Provisions Of Republic Act No. 876, Otherwise Known As The “ Arbitration Law” And Republic Act 9285, Otherwise Known As The “alternative Dispute Resolution Act Of 2004”: Provided, However, That, Disputes That Are Within The Competence Of The Construction Industry Arbitration Commission To Resolve Shall Be Referred Thereto. The Process Of Arbitration Shall Be Incorporated As A Provision In This Contract That Will Be Executed Pursuant To The Provisions Of The Act And Its Irr: Provided, Further, That, By Mutual Agreement, The Parties May Agree In Writing To Resort To Other Alternative Modes Of Dispute Resolution. 22. Suspension Of Loan, Credit, Grant, Or Appropriation In The Event That The Funding Source Suspends The Loan, Credit, Grant, Or Appropriation To The Procuring Entity, From Which Part Of The Payments To The Contractor Are Being Made: (a) The Procuring Entity Is Obligated To Notify The Contractor Of Such Suspension Within Seven (7) Days Of Having Received The Suspension Notice. (b) If The Contractor Has Not Received Sums Due It For Work Already Done Within Forty Five (45) Days From The Time The Contractor’s Claim For Payment Has Been Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative, The Contractor May Immediately Issue A Suspension Of Work Notice In Accordance With Gcc Clause 45.2. 23. Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Decisions 23.1. Except Where Otherwise Specifically Stated, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Will Decide Contractual Matters Between The Procuring Entity And The Contractor In The Role Representing The Procuring Entity. 23.2. The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Delegate Any Of His Duties And Responsibilities To Other People, Except To The Arbiter, After Notifying The Contractor, And May Cancel Any Delegation After Notifying The Contractor. 24. Approval Of Drawings And Temporary Works By The Procuring Entity’s Representative 24.1. All Drawings Prepared By The Contractor For The Execution Of The Temporary Works, Are Subject To Prior Approval By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Before Its Use. 24.2. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Design Of Temporary Works. 24.3. The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Approval Shall Not Alter The Contractor’s Responsibility For Design Of The Temporary Works. 24.4. The Contractor Shall Obtain Approval Of Third Parties To The Design Of The Temporary Works, When Required By The Procuring Entity. 25. Acceleration And Delays Ordered By The Procuring Entity’s Representative 25.1. When The Procuring Entity Wants The Contractor To Finish Before The Intended Completion Date, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Will Obtain Priced Proposals For Achieving The Necessary Acceleration From The Contractor. If The Procuring Entity Accepts These Proposals, The Intended Completion Date Will Be Adjusted Accordingly And Confirmed By Both The Procuring Entity And The Contractor. 25.2. If The Contractor’s Financial Proposals For An Acceleration Are Accepted By The Procuring Entity, They Are Incorporated In The Contract Price And Treated As A Variation. 26. Extension Of The Intended Completion Date 26.1. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Extend The Intended Completion Date If A Variation Is Issued Which Makes It Impossible For The Intended Completion Date To Be Achieved By The Contractor Without Taking Steps To Accelerate The Remaining Work, Which Would Cause The Contractor To Incur Additional Costs. No Payment Shall Be Made For Any Event Which May Warrant The Extension Of The Intended Completion Date. 26.2. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Decide Whether And By How Much To Extend The Intended Completion Date Within Twenty One (21) Days Of The Contractor Asking The Procuring Entity’s Representative For A Decision Thereto After Fully Submitting All Supporting Information. If The Contractor Has Failed To Give Early Warning Of A Delay Or Has Failed To Cooperate In Dealing With A Delay, The Delay By This Failure Shall Not Be Considered In Assessing The New Intended Completion Date. 27. Right To Vary 27.1. The Procuring Entity’s Representative With The Prior Approval Of The Procuring Entity May Instruct Variations, Up To A Maximum Cumulative Amount Of Ten Percent (10%) Of The Original Contract Cost. 27.2. Variations Shall Be Valued As Follows: (a) At A Lump Sum Price Agreed Between The Parties; (b) Where Appropriate, At Rates In This Contract; (c) In The Absence Of Appropriate Rates, The Rates In This Contract Shall Be Used As The Basis For Valuation; Or Failing Which (d) At Appropriate New Rates, Equal To Or Lower Than Current Industry Rates And To Be Agreed Upon By Both Parties And Approved By The Head Of The Procuring Entity. 28. Contractor's Right To Claim If The Contractor Incurs Cost As A Result Of Any Of The Events Under Gcc Clause 13, The Contractor Shall Be Entitled To The Amount Of Such Cost. If As A Result Of Any Of The Said Events, It Is Necessary To Change The Works, This Shall Be Dealt With As A Variation. 29. Dayworks 29.1. Subject To Gcc Clause 43 On Variation Order, And If Applicable As Indicated In The Scc, The Day Works Rates In The Contractor’s Bid Shall Be Used For Small Additional Amounts Of Work Only When The Procuring Entity’s Representative Has Given Written Instructions In Advance For Additional Work To Be Paid For In That Way. 29.2. All Work To Be Paid For As Day Works Shall Be Recorded By The Contractor On Forms Approved By The Procuring Entity’s Representative. Each Completed Form Shall Be Verified And Signed By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Within Two Days Of The Work Being Done. 29.3. The Contractor Shall Be Paid For Day Works Subject To Obtaining Signed Dayworks Forms. 30. Early Warning 30.1. The Contractor Shall Warn The Procuring Entity’s Representative At The Earliest Opportunity Of Specific Likely Future Events Or Circumstances That May Adversely Affect The Quality Of The Work, Increase The Contract Price, Or Delay The Execution Of The Works. The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Require The Contractor To Provide An Estimate Of The Expected Effect Of The Future Event Or Circumstance On The Contract Price And Completion Date. The Estimate Shall Be Provided By The Contractor As Soon As Reasonably Possible. 30.2. The Contractor Shall Cooperate With The Procuring Entity’s Representative In Making And Considering Proposals For How The Effect Of Such An Event Or Circumstance Can Be Avoided Or Reduced By Anyone Involved In The Work And In Carrying Out Any Resulting Instruction Of The Procuring Entity’s Representative. 31. Program Of Work 31.1. Within The Time Stated In The Scc, The Contractor Shall Submit To The Procuring Entity’s Representative For Approval A Program Of Work Showing The General Methods, Arrangements, Order, And Timing For All The Activities In The Works. 31.2. An Update Of The Program Of Work Shall The Show The Actual Progress Achieved On Each Activity And The Effect Of The Progress Achieved On The Timing Of The Remaining Work, Including Any Changes To The Sequence Of The Activities. 31.3. The Contractor Shall Submit To The Procuring Entity’s Representative For Approval An Updated Program Of Work At Intervals No Longer Than The Period Stated In The Scc. If The Contractor Does Not Submit An Updated Program Of Work Within This Period, The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Withhold The Amount Stated In The Scc From The Next Payment Certificate And Continue To Withhold This Amount Until The Next Payment After The Date On Which The Overdue Program Of Work Has Been Submitted. 31.4. The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Approval Of The Program Of Work Shall Not Alter The Contractor’s Obligations. The Contractor May Revise The Program Of Work And Submit It To The Procuring Entity’s Representative Again At Any Time. A Revised Program Of Work Shall Show The Effect Of Any Approved Variations. 31.5. When The Program Of Work Is Updated, The Contractor Shall Provide The Procuring Entity’s Representative With An Updated Cash Flow Forecast. The Cash Flow Forecast Shall Include Different Currencies, As Defined In The Contract, Converted As Necessary Using The Contract Exchange Rates. 31.6. All Variations Shall Be Included In Updated Program Of Work Produced By The Contractor. 32. Management Conferences 32.1. Either The Procuring Entity’s Representative Or The Contractor May Require The Other To Attend A Management Conference. The Management Conference Shall Review The Plans For Remaining Work And Deal With Matters Raised In Accordance With The Early Warning Procedure. 32.2. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Record The Business Of Management Conferences And Provide Copies Of The Record To Those Attending The Conference And To The Procuring Entity . The Responsibility Of The Parties For Actions To Be Taken Shall Be Decided By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Either At The Management Conference Or After The Management Conference And Stated In Writing To All Who Attended The Conference. 33. Bill Of Quantities 33.1. The Bill Of Quantities Shall Contain Items Of Work For The Construction, Installation, Testing, And Commissioning Of Work To Be Done By The Contractor. 33.2. The Bill Of Quantities Is Used To Calculate The Contract Price. The Contractor Is Paid For The Quantity Of The Work Done At The Rate In The Bill Of Quantities For Each Item. 33.3. If The Final Quantity Of Any Work Done Differs From The Quantity In The Bill Of Quantities For The Particular Item And Is Not More Than Twenty Five Percent (25%) Of The Original Quantity, Provided The Aggregate Changes For All Items Do Not Exceed Ten Percent (10%) Of The Contract Price, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Make The Necessary Adjustments To Allow For The Changes Subject To Applicable Laws, Rules, And Regulations. 33.4. If Requested By The Procuring Entity’s Representative, The Contractor Shall Provide The Procuring Entity’s Representative With A Detailed Cost Breakdown Of Any Rate In The Bill Of Quantities. 34. Instructions, Inspections And Audits 34.1. The Procuring Entity’s Personnel Shall At All Reasonable Times During Construction Of The Work Be Entitled To Examine, Inspect, Measure And Test The Materials And Workmanship, And To Check The Progress Of The Construction. 34.2. If The Procuring Entity’s Representative Instructs The Contractor To Carry Out A Test Not Specified In The Specification To Check Whether Any Work Has A Defect And The Test Shows That It Does, The Contractor Shall Pay For The Test And Any Samples. If There Is No Defect, The Test Shall Be A Compensation Event. 34.3. The Contractor Shall Permit The Funding Source Named In The Scc To Inspect The Contractor’s Accounts And Records Relating To The Performance Of The Contractor And To Have Them Audited By Auditors Appointed By The Funding Source, If So Required By The Funding Source. 35. Identifying Defects The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Check The Contractor’s Work And Notify The Contractor Of Any Defects That Are Found. Such Checking Shall Not Affect The Contractor’s Responsibilities. The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Instruct The Contractor To Search Uncover Defects And Test Any Work That The Procuring Entity’s Representative Considers Below Standards And Defective. 36. Cost Of Repairs Loss Or Damage To The Works Or Materials To Be Incorporated In The Works Between The Start Date And The End Of The Defects Liability Periods Shall Be Remedied By The Contractor At The Contractor’s Cost If The Loss Or Damage Arises From The Contractor’s Acts Or Omissions. 37. Correction Of Defects 37.1. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Give Notice To The Contractor Of Any Defects Before The End Of The Defects Liability Period, Which Isone (1) Year From Project Completion Up To Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity’s. 37.2. Every Time Notice Of A Defect Is Given, The Contractor Shall Correct The Notified Defect Within The Length Of Time Specified In The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Notice. 37.3. The Contractor Shall Correct The Defects Which He Notices Himself Before The End Of The Defects Liability Period. 37.4. The Procuring Entity Shall Certify That All Defects Have Been Corrected. If The Procuring Entity Considers That Correction Of A Defect Is Not Essential, He Can Request The Contractor To Submit A Quotation For The Corresponding Reduction In The Contract Price. If The Procuring Entity Accepts The Quotation, The Corresponding Change In The Scc Is A Variation. 38. Uncorrected Defects 38.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Give The Contractor At Least Fourteen (14) Days Notice Of His Intention To Use A Third Party To Correct A Defect. If The Contractor Does Not Correct The Defect Himself Within The Period, The Procuring Entity May Have The Defect Corrected By The Third Party. The Cost Of The Correction Will Be Deducted From The Contract Price. 38.2. The Use Of A Third Party To Correct Defects That Are Uncorrected By The Contractor Will In No Way Relieve The Contractor Of Its Liabilities And Warranties Under The Contract. 39. Advance Payment 39.1. The Procuring Entity Shall, Upon A Written Request Of The Contractor Which Shall Be Submitted As A Contract Document, Make An Advance Payment To The Contractor In An Amount Not Exceeding Fifteen Percent (15%) Of The Total Contract Price, To Be Made In Lump Sum Or, At The Most Two, Installments According To A Schedule Specified In The Scc. 39.2. The Advance Payment Shall Be Made Only Upon The Submission To And Acceptance By The Procuring Entity Of An Irrevocable Standby Letter Of Credit Of Equivalent Value From A Commercial Bank, A Bank Guarantee Or A Surety Bond Callable Upon Demand, Issued By A Surety Or Insurance Company Duly Licensed By The Insurance Commission And Confirmed By The Procuring Entity. 39.3. The Advance Payment Shall Be Repaid By The Contractor By An Amount Equal To The Percentage Of The Total Contract Price Used For The Advance Payment. 39.4. The Contractor May Reduce His Standby Letter Of Credit Or Guarantee Instrument By The Amounts Refunded By The Monthly Certificates In The Advance Payment. 39.5. The Procuring Entity Will Provide An Advance Payment On The Contract Price As Stipulated In The Conditions Of Contract, Subject To The Maximum Amount Stated In Scc Clause 39.1. 40. Progress Payments 40.1. The Contractor May Submit A Request For Payment For Work Accomplished. Such Request For Payment Shall Be Verified And Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative/project Engineer. Except As Otherwise Stipulated In The Scc, Materials And Equipment Delivered On The Site But Not Completely Put In Place Shall Not Be Included For Payment. 40.2. The Procuring Entity Shall Deduct The Following From The Certified Gross Amounts To Be Paid To The Contractor As Progress Payment: (a) Cumulative Value Of The Work Previously Certified And Paid For. (b) Portion Of The Advance Payment To Be Recouped For The Month. (c) Retention Money In Accordance With The Condition Of Contract. (d) Amount To Cover Third Party Liabilities. (e) Amount To Cover Uncorrected Discovered Defects In The Works. 40.3. Payments Shall Be Adjusted By Deducting There From The Amounts For Advance Payments And Retention. The Procuring Entity Shall Pay The Contractor The Amounts Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Within Twenty Eight (28) Days From The Date Each Certificate Was Issued. No Payment Of Interest For Delayed Payments And Adjustments Shall Be Made By The Procuring Entity. 40.4. The First Progress Payment May Be Paid By The Procuring Entity To The Contractor Provided That At Least Twenty Percent (20%) Of The Work Has Been Accomplished As Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative. 40.5. Items Of The Works For Which A Price Of “0” (zero) Has Been Entered Will Not Be Paid For By The Procuring Entity And Shall Be Deemed Covered By Other Rates And Prices In The Contract. 41. Payment Certificates 41.1. The Contractor Shall Submit To The Procuring Entity’s Representative Monthly Statements Of The Estimated Value Of The Work Executed Less The Cumulative Amount Certified Previously. 41.2. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Check The Contractor’s Monthly Statement And Certify The Amount To Be Paid To The Contractor. 41.3. The Value Of Work Executed Shall: (a) Be Determined By The Procuring Entity’s Representative; (b) Comprise The Value Of The Quantities Of The Items In The Bill Of Quantities Completed; And (c) Include The Valuations Of Approved Variations. 41.4. The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Exclude Any Item Certified In A Previous Certificate Or Reduce The Proportion Of Any Item Previously Certified In Any Certificate In The Light Of Later Information. 42. Retention 42.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Retain From Each Payment Due To The Contractor An Amount Equal To A Percentage Thereof Using The Rate As Specified In Itb Sub-clause 42.2. 42.2. Progress Payments Are Subject To Retention Of Ten Percent (10%), Referred To As The “retention Money.” Such Retention Shall Be Based On The Total Amount Due To The Contractor Prior To Any Deduction And Shall Be Retained From Every Progress Payment Until Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Value Of Works, As Determined By The Procuring Entity, Are Completed. If, After Fifty Percent (50%) Completion, The Work Is Satisfactorily Done And On Schedule, No Additional Retention Shall Be Made; Otherwise, The Ten Percent (10%) Retention Shall Again Be Imposed Using The Rate Specified Therefore. 42.3. The Total “retention Money” Shall Be Due For Release Upon Final Acceptance Of The Works. The Contractor May, However, Request The Substitution Of The Retention Money For Each Progress Billing With Irrevocable Standby Letters Of Credit From A Commercial Bank, Bank Guarantees Or Surety Bonds Callable On Demand, Of Amounts Equivalent To The Retention Money Substituted For And Acceptable To The Procuring Entity, Provided That The Project Is On Schedule And Is Satisfactorily Undertaken. Otherwise, The Ten (10%) Percent Retention Shall Be Made. Said Irrevocable Standby Letters Of Credit, Bank Guarantees And/or Surety Bonds, To Be Posted In Favor Of The Government Shall Be Valid For A Duration To Be Determined By The Concerned Implementing Office/agency Or Procuring Entity And Will Answer For The Purpose For Which The Ten (10%) Percent Retention Is Intended, I.e., To Cover Uncorrected Discovered Defects And Third Party Liabilities. 42.4. On Completion Of The Whole Works, The Contractor May Substitute Retention Money With An “on Demand” Bank Guarantee In A Form Acceptable To The Procuring Entity. 43. Variation Orders 43.1. Variation Orders May Be Issued By The Procuring Entity To Cover Any Increase/decrease In Quantities, Including The Introduction Of New Work Items That Are Not Included In The Original Contract Or Reclassification Of Work Items That Are Either Due To Change Of Plans, Design Or Alignment To Suit Actual Field Conditions Resulting In Disparity Between The Preconstruction Plans Used For Purposes Of Bidding And The “as Staked Plans” Or Construction Drawings Prepared After A Joint Survey By The Contractor And The Procuring Entity After Award Of The Contract, Provided That The Cumulative Amount Of The Variation Order Does Not Exceed Ten Percent (10%) Of The Original Project Cost. The Addition/deletion Of Works Should Be Within The General Scope Of The Project As Bid And Awarded. The Scope Of Works Shall Not Be Reduced So As To Accommodate A Positive Variation Order. A Variation Order May Either Be In The Form Of A Change Order Or Extra Work Order. 43.2. A Change Order May Be Issued By The Procuring Entity To Cover Any Increase/decrease In Quantities Of Original Work Items In The Contract. 43.3. An Extra Work Order May Be Issued By The Procuring Entity To Cover The Introduction Of New Work Necessary For The Completion, Improvement Or Protection Of The Project Which Were Not Included As Items Of Work In The Original Contract, Such As, Where There Are Subsurface Or Latent Physical Conditions At The Site Differing Materially From Those Indicated In The Contract, Or Where There Are Duly Unknown Physical Conditions At The Site Of An Unusual Nature Differing Materially From Those Ordinarily Encountered And Generally Recognized As Inherent In The Work Or Character Provided For In The Contract. 43.4. Any Cumulative Variation Order Beyond Ten Percent (10%) Shall Be Subject Of Another Contract To Be Bid Out If The Works Are Separable From The Original Contract. In Exceptional Cases Where It Is Urgently Necessary To Complete The Original Scope Of Work, The Head Of The Procuring Entity May Authorize A Positive Variation Order Go Beyond Ten Percent (10%) But Not More Than Twenty Percent (20%) Of The Original Contract Price, Subject To The Guidelines To Be Determined By The Gppb: Provided, However, That Appropriate Sanctions Shall Be Imposed On The Designer, Consultant Or Official Responsible For The Original Detailed Engineering Design Which Failed To Consider The Variation Order Beyond Ten Percent (10%). 43.5. In Claiming For Any Variation Order, The Contractor Shall, Within Seven (7) Calendar Days After Such Work Has Been Commenced Or After The Circumstances Leading To Such Condition(s) Leading To The Extra Cost, And Within Twenty-eight (28) Calendar Days Deliver A Written Communication Giving Full And Detailed Particulars Of Any Extra Cost In Order That It May Be Investigated At That Time. Failure To Provide Either Of Such Notices In The Time Stipulated Shall Constitute A Waiver By The Contractor For Any Claim. The Preparation And Submission Of Variation Orders Are As Follows: (a) If The Procuring Entity’s Representative/project Engineer Believes That A Change Order Or Extra Work Order Should Be Issued, He Shall Prepare The Proposed Order Accompanied With The Notices Submitted By The Contractor, The Plans Therefore, His Computations As To The Quantities Of The Additional Works Involved Per Item Indicating The Specific Stations Where Such Works Are Needed, The Date Of His Inspections And Investigations Thereon, And The Log Book Thereof, And A Detailed Estimate Of The Unit Cost Of Such Items Of Work, Together With His Justifications For The Need Of Such Change Order Or Extra Work Order, And Shall Submit The Same To The Head Of The Procuring Entity For Approval. (b) The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or His Duly Authorized Representative, Upon Receipt Of The Proposed Change Order Or Extra Work Order Shall Immediately Instruct The Technical Staff Of The Procuring Entity’s To Conduct An On-the-spot Investigation To Verify The Need For The Work To Be Prosecuted. A Report Of Such Verification Shall Be Submitted Directly To The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or His Duly Authorized Representative. (c) The, Head Of The Procuring Entity Or His Duly Authorized Representative, After Being Satisfied That Such Change Order Or Extra Work Order Is Justified And Necessary, Shall Review The Estimated Quantities And Prices And Forward The Proposal With The Supporting Documentation To The Head Of Procuring Entity For Consideration. (d) If, After Review Of The Plans, Quantities And Estimated Unit Cost Of The Items Of Work Involved, The Proper Office Of The Procuring Entity Empowered To Review And Evaluate Change Orders Or Extra Work Orders Recommends Approval Thereof, Head Of The Procuring Entity Or His Duly Authorized Representative, Believing The Change Order Or Extra Work Order To Be In Order, Shall Approve The Same. (e) The Timeframe For The Processing Of Variation Orders From The Preparation Up To The Approval By The Head Of The Procuring Entity Concerned Shall Not Exceed Thirty (30) Calendar Days. 44. Contract Completion Once The Project Reaches An Accomplishment Of Ninety Five (95%) Of The Total Contract Amount, The Procuring Entity May Create An Inspectorate Team To Make Preliminary Inspection And Submit A Punch-list To The Contractor In Preparation For The Final Turnover Of The Project. Said Punch-list Will Contain, Among Others, The Remaining Works, Work Deficiencies For Necessary Corrections, And The Specific Duration/time To Fully Complete The Project Considering The Approved Remaining Contract Time. This, However, Shall Not Preclude The Claim Of The Procuring Entity For Liquidated Damages. 45. Suspension Of Work 45.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Have The Authority To Suspend The Work Wholly Or Partly By Written Order For Such Period As May Be Deemed Necessary, Due To Force Majeure Or Any Fortuitous Events Or For Failure On The Part Of The Contractor To Correct Bad Conditions Which Are Unsafe For Workers Or For The General Public, To Carry Out Valid Orders Given By The Procuring Entity Or To Perform Any Provisions Of The Contract, Or Due To Adjustment Of Plans To Suit Field Conditions As Found Necessary During Construction. The Contractor Shall Immediately Comply With Such Order To Suspend The Work Wholly Or Partly. 45.2. The Contractor Or Its Duly Authorized Representative Shall Have The Right To Suspend Work Operation On Any Or All Projects/activities Along The Critical Path Of Activities After Fifteen (15) Calendar Days From Date Of Receipt Of Written Notice From The Contractor To The District Engineer/regional Director/consultant Or Equivalent Official, As The Case May Be, Due To The Following: (a) There Exist Right-of-way Problems Which Prohibit The Contractor From Performing Work In Accordance With The Approved Construction Schedule. (b) Requisite Construction Plans Which Must Be Owner-furnished Are Not Issued To The Contractor Precluding Any Work Called For By Such Plans. (c) Peace And Order Conditions Make It Extremely Dangerous, If Not Possible, To Work. However, This Condition Must Be Certified In Writing By The Philippine National Police (pnp) Station Which Has Responsibility Over The Affected Area And Confirmed By The Department Of Interior And Local Government (dilg) Regional Director. (d) There Is Failure On The Part Of The Procuring Entity To Deliver Government-furnished Materials And Equipment As Stipulated In The Contract. (e) Delay In The Payment Of Contractor’s Claim For Progress Billing Beyond Forty-five (45) Calendar Days From The Time The Contractor’s Claim Has Been Certified To By The Procuring Entity’s Authorized Representative That The Documents Are Complete Unless There Are Justifiable Reasons Thereof Which Shall Be Communicated In Writing To The Contractor. 45.3. In Case Of Total Suspension, Or Suspension Of Activities Along The Critical Path, Which Is Not Due To Any Fault Of The Contractor, The Elapsed Time Between The Effective Order Of Suspending Operation And The Order To Resume Work Shall Be Allowed The Contractor By Adjusting The Contract Time Accordingly. 46. Payment On Termination 46.1. If The Contract Is Terminated Because Of A Fundamental Breach Of Contract By The Contractor, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Issue A Certificate For The Value Of The Work Done And Materials Ordered Less Advance Payments Received Up To The Date Of The Issue Of The Certificate And Less The Percentage To Apply To The Value Of The Work Not Completed, As Indicated In The Scc. Additional Liquidated Damages Shall Not Apply. If The Total Amount Due To The Procuring Entity Exceeds Any Payment Due To The Contractor, The Difference Shall Be A Debt Payable To The Procuring Entity. 46.2. If The Contract Is Terminated For The Procuring Entity’s Convenience Or Because Of A Fundamental Breach Of Contract By The Procuring Entity, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Issue A Certificate For The Value Of The Work Done, Materials Ordered, The Reasonable Cost Of Removal Of Equipment, Repatriation Of The Contractor’s Personnel Employed Solely On The Works, And The Contractor’s Costs Of Protecting And Securing The Works, And Less Advance Payments Received Up To The Date Of The Certificate. 46.3. The Net Balance Due Shall Be Paid Or Repaid Within Twenty Eight (28) Days From The Notice Of Termination. 46.4. If The Contractor Has Terminated The Contract Under Gcc Clauses 17 Or 18, The Procuring Entity Shall Promptly Return The Performance Security To The Contractor. 47. Extension Of Contract Time 47.1. Should The Amount Of Additional Work Of Any Kind Or Other Special Circumstances Of Any Kind Whatsoever Occur Such As To Fairly Entitle The Contractor To An Extension Of Contract Time, The Procuring Entity Shall Determine The Amount Of Such Extension; Provided That The Procuring Entity Is Not Bound To Take Into Account Any Claim For An Extension Of Time Unless The Contractor Has, Prior To The Expiration Of The Contract Time And Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days After Such Work Has Been Commenced Or After The Circumstances Leading To Such Claim Have Arisen, Delivered To The Procuring Entity Notices In Order That It Could Have Investigated Them At That Time. Failure To Provide Such Notice Shall Constitute A Waiver By The Contractor Of Any Claim. Upon Receipt Of Full And Detailed Particulars, The Procuring Entity Shall Examine The Facts And Extent Of The Delay And Shall Extend The Contract Time Completing The Contract Work When, In The Procuring Entity’s Opinion, The Findings Of Facts Justify An Extension. 47.2. No Extension Of Contract Time Shall Be Granted The Contractor Due To (a) Ordinary Unfavorable Weather Conditions And (b) Inexcusable Failure Or Negligence Of Contractor To Provide The Required Equipment, Supplies Or Materials. 47.3. Extension Of Contract Time May Be Granted Only When The Affected Activities Fall Within The Critical Path Of The Pert/cpm Network. 47.4. No Extension Of Contract Time Shall Be Granted When The Reason Given To Support The Request For Extension Was Already Considered In The Determination Of The Original Contract Time During The Conduct Of Detailed Engineering And In The Preparation Of The Contract Documents As Agreed Upon By The Parties Before Contract Perfection. 47.5. Extension Of Contract Time Shall Be Granted For Rainy/unworkable Days Considered Unfavorable For The Prosecution Of The Works At The Site, Based On The Actual Conditions Obtained At The Site, In Excess Of The Number Of Rainy/unworkable Days Pre-determined By The Procuring Entity In Relation To The Original Contract Time During The Conduct Of Detailed Engineering And In The Preparation Of The Contract Documents As Agreed Upon By The Parties Before Contract Perfection, And/or For Equivalent Period Of Delay Due To Major Calamities Such As Exceptionally Destructive Typhoons, Floods And Earthquakes, And Epidemics, And For Causes Such As Non-delivery On Time Of Materials, Working Drawings, Or Written Information To Be Furnished By The Procuring Entity, Non-acquisition Of Permit To Enter Private Properties Within The Right-of-way Resulting In Complete Paralyzation Of Construction Activities, And Other Meritorious Causes As Determined By The Procuring Entity’s Representative And Approved By The Head Of The Procuring Entity. Shortage Of Construction Materials, General Labor Strikes, And Peace And Order Problems That Disrupt Construction Operations Through No Fault Of The Contractor May Be Considered As Additional Grounds For Extension Of Contract Time Provided They Are Publicly Felt And Certified By Appropriate Government Agencies Such As Dti, Dole, Dilg, And Dnd, Among Others. The Written Consent Of Bondsmen Must Be Attached To Any Request Of The Contractor For Extension Of Contract Time And Submitted To The Procuring Entity For Consideration And The Validity Of The Performance Security Shall Be Correspondingly Extended. 48. Price Adjustment Except For Extraordinary Circumstances As Determined By Neda And Approved By The Gppb, No Price Adjustment Shall Be Allowed. Nevertheless, In Cases Where The Cost Of The Awarded Contract Is Affected By Any Applicable New Laws, Ordinances, Regulations, Or Other Acts Of The Gop, Promulgated After The Date Of Bid Opening, A Contract Price Adjustment Shall Be Made Or Appropriate Relief Shall Be Applied On A No Loss-no Gain Basis. 49. Completion The Contractor Shall Request The Procuring Entity’s Representative To Issue A Certificate Of Completion Of The Works, And The Procuring Entity’s Representative Will Do So Upon Deciding That The Work Is Completed. 50. Taking Over The Procuring Entity Shall Take Over The Site And The Works Within Seven (7) Days From The Date The Procuring Entity’s Representative Issues A Certificate Of Completion. 51. Operating And Maintenance Manuals 51.1. If “as Built” Drawings And/or Operating And Maintenance Manuals Are Required, The Contractor Shall Supply Them By The Dates Stated In The Scc. 51.2. If The Contractor Does Not Supply The Drawings And/or Manuals By The Dates Stated In The Scc, Or They Do Not Receive The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Approval, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Withhold The Amount Stated In The Scc From Payments Due To The Contractor. Section V. Special Conditions Of Contract Gcc Clause 1.16 The Intended Completion Date Is 45 Cd From Ntp. 1.21 The Procuring Entity Is Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar. 1.22 The Procuring Entity’s Representative Is Atty. Ronn Michael L. Tejano Municipal Mayor Municipality Of Mapanas Province Of Northern Samar 1.23 The Site Is Located At Mapanas, Northern Samar. 1.27 The Start Date Is: Upon Receipt Of Notice To Proceed. 1.30 The Works Consist Of: Item No. Scope Of Work Quantity Unit Rehabilitation / Improvement Of Longcop St. Barangay E. Laodenio, Mapanas, Northern Samar Part B Other General Requirements B.5 Projects Billboard/sign Board 1.00 Each B.7(2) Occupational Safety And Health Program 1.00 L.s B.9 Mobilization/demobilization 1.00 L.s Part C Earthworks 101(3)a.2 Removal Existing Pcc Pavement, 0.2m Thk (pcc Reblocking At Intermittent 265.00 Sq.m 102(2)b Surplus Common Excavation 113.00 Cu.m 105(1) Subgrade Preparation (common Materials) 324.00 Sq.m Part D Subbase And Base Course 200(1) Aggregate Subbase Course 59.20 Cu.m 201(1) Aggregate Base Course 64.80 Cu.m Part E Surface Courses 311(1)a.2 Pcc Pavement (plain) Convention Method, 200mm Thk 270.00 Sq.m 2.2 Note: The Items To Follow 5.1 The Procuring Entity Shall Give Possession Of All Parts Of The Site To The Contractor Upon The Issuance Of Notice To Proceed. 6.5 The Contractor Shall Employ The Following Key Personnel: Key Personnel Number Civil Engineer 1 Construction Foreman 1 Labor Workers 3 7.4(c) “no Further Instructions”. 7.7 No Further Instructions. 8.1 No Further Instructions. 10 The Site Investigation Reports Are: None 12.3 No Further Instructions. 12.5 In Case Of Semi-permanent Structures, Such As Buildings Of Types 1, 2, And 3 As Classified Under The National Building Code Of The Philippines, Concrete/asphalt Roads, Concrete River Control, Drainage, Irrigation Lined Canals, River Landing, Deep Wells, Rock Causeway, Pedestrian Overpass, And Other Similar Semi-permanent Structures: Five (5) Years. 13 “no Additional Provision.” 18.3(h)(i) No Further Instructions. 21.2 The Arbiter Is: Construction Industry Arbitration Commission 29.1 No Day Works Are Applicable To The Contract. 31.1 The Contractor Shall Submit The Program Of Work To The Procuring Entity’s Representative Within 15days Of Delivery Of The Letter Of Acceptance. 31.3 The Period Between Program Of Work Updates Is 15days. The Amount To Be Withheld For Late Submission Of An Updated Program Of Work Is P 1,000.00. 34.3 The Funding Source Is Coming From Nia 39.1 The Amount Of The Advance Payment Is 15% Of The Contract Price (lump Sum) And Shall Be Release Once Upon Presentation Of The Following Documents As Required: 1. Letter Request For Advance Payment From The Contractor 2. Bank Guarantee For Advance Payment 40.1 Materials And Equipment Delivered On The Site But Not Completely Put In Place Shall Be Included For Payment. 51.1 The Date By Which Operating And Maintenance Manuals Are Required Is Not Applicable. The Date By Which “as Built” Drawings Are Required Is 20 Days Upon Completion Of The Subproject. 51.2 The Amount To Be Withheld For Failing To Produce “as Built” Drawings And/or Operating And Maintenance Manuals By The Date Required Is P1,000.00. Section Vi. Specifications Project Name: Rehabilitation/improvement Of San Roque St. Location : Brgy. Sta. Potenciana, Mapanas, Northern Samar Item No. Description Qty. Unit. B.5 Project Billboard/signboard Labor A.1 A. Construction Foreman 1 4.00 B. Skilled Laborer 1 4.00 C. Unskilled Laborer 2 4.00 Materials A. Tarpaulin (8’x8”) 1.00 Pc A.2 B. Coco Lumber 84.00 Bd.ft C. Plywood Marine (o0.0125m X 1.2m 2.44m) 2.00 Pc D. Assorted Common Wire Nail 0.05 Kg B.7(2) Occupational Safety And Health Program Labor A.1 A. Safety Practitioner/officer (part Time) 1 7.00 B. Health Personnel (full Time) 1 27.00 Equipment A. Safety Shoes 16.00 Man-day B.1 B. Safety Helmet 16.00 Man-day C. Safety/working Gloves 16.00 Man-day D. Safety Vest 16.00 Man-day E. Rubber Boots 16.00 Man-day F. Rain Coats (30% Of The Duration) Optional 5.00 Man-day B.9 Mobilization/demobilization Equipment B.1 A. Dump Truck (12 Cu.yd) 2 16.00 B. Payloader (1.5 Cu.m), Lx80-2c 1 16.00 C. Bulldozer, D6h Series Ii Psd/dd 1 16.00 D. Backhoe W/ Breaker (0.80 Cu.m 1 16.00 101(3)a.2 Removal Of Existing Pcc Pavement, 0.2m Thk, Pccp (reblocking Of Intermittent Section Labor A.1 A. Construction Foreman 1.00 1 B. Unskilled Laborer 1.00 2 Equipment A. Backhoe With Breaker (0.80 Cu.m) 1.00 1 B.1 B. Payloader (1.50), Lx80 – 2c 1.00 1 C. Dump Truck (12 Cu Yd) 0.50 1 D. Concrete Saw (7.5 Hp), 14” Blade Dia 0.50 1 Minor Tools (10% Of Labor Cost) Materials F.1 A. Concrete Saw (diamond Blade 14” Dia) 0.00015 Pc 102(2)b Surplus Common Excavation Labor A.1 A. Construction Foreman 1.00 1 B. Unskilled Laborer 1.00 2 Equipment A. Bulldozer, D6h Series Ii Psd/dd 1.00 1 B.1 B. Payloader (1.5 Cu.m) 1.00 1 C. Payloader (1.5 Cu.m) 0.30 1 D. Dump Truck, (12 Cy. Yd) 1.00 3 E. Backhoe (0.80 Cu.m) 1.00 1 105(1) Subgrade Preparation (common Materials) Labor A.1 A. Construction Foreman 1.00 1 B. Unskilled Laborer 1.00 2 Equipment A. Motorized Road Grader, G710a 1.00 1 B.1 B. Vibratory Roller (10 M.t,) Sd100dc 1.00 1 C. Water Truck/pump (16000 L) 0.25 1 200(1) Aggregate Subbase Course A.1 A. Construction Foreman 1.00 1 B. Unskilled Laborer 1.00 2 Equipment A. Motorized Road Grader, G710a 1.00 1 B.1 B. Vibratory Roller (10 M.t,) Sd100dc 1.00 1 C. Water Truck/pump (16000 L) 0.25 1 Materials B.2 A. Aggregate Subbase Course 1.15 Cu.m (w/ 15% Shrinkage Factor) 201(1) Aggregate Base Course A.1 A. Construction Foreman 1.00 1 B. Unskilled Laborer 1.00 2 Equipment A. Motorized Road Grader, G710a 1.00 1 B.1 B. Vibratory Roller (10 M.t,) Sd100dc 1.00 1 C. Water Truck/pump (16000 L) 0.25 1 Materials B.2 A. Aggregate Subbase Course 1.15 Cu.m (w/ 15% Shrinkage Factor) 311(1)a.2 Pcc Pavement (plain) – Conventional Method, 200mm Thk A.1 A. Construction Foreman 1.00 1 B. Skilled Laborer 1.00 4 C. Skilled Labore 1.00 12 Equipment A. Transit Mixer 1.00 4 B.1 B. Concrete Vibrator 1.00 2 C. Concrete Batch Plant (30 Cu.m) 1.00 1 D. Payloader (1.50 Cu.m)lx80-2c 1.00 1 E. Concrete Screeder (5.5hp) 1.00 1 F. Water Truck/pump 1.00 1 G. Concrete Saw Blade 14’ (7.5hp) 1.00 1 H. Bar Cutter, Single Phase 0.10 1 I. Joint Sealer Machine 0.25 1 Minor Tools (5% Of Labor) Materials A. Reinforcing Steel Bar, Grade 40 0.39 Kg B. Curing Compound 0.29 Lit C. Asphalt Sealant 0.12 Lit D. Steel Form 0.46 L.m E. Sand 0.1100 Cu.m F. Gravel 0.20 Cu.m G. Portland Cement 1.90 Bag H. Concrete Saw (diamond 0.00015 Pc I. Joint Sealer Machine 0.0086 L.m Minor Tools (5% Of Labor) 0.0056 Lit Section Vii. Drawings Bill Of Quantities Item No. Scope Of Work Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Amount Rehabilitation / Improvement Of San Roque Street. Barangay Sta Potenciana, Mapanas, Northern Samar Part B Other General Requirements B.5 Projects Billboard/sign Board 1.00 Each 10, 959.69 10, 959.69 B.7(2) Occupational Safety And Health Program 1.00 L.s 22, 728.67 22, 728.67 B.9 Mobilization/demobilization 1.00 L.s 7, 659.18 7, 659.18 Part C Earthworks 101(3)a.2 Removal Existing Pcc Pavement, 0.2m Thk (pcc Reblocking At Intermittent 265.00 Sq.m 238.30 63, 149.50 102(2)b Surplus Common Excavation 113.00 Cu.m 204.24 23, 160.82 105(1) Subgrade Preparation (common Materials) 324.00 Sq.m 21.14 6, 849.36 Part D Subbase And Base Course 200(1) Aggregate Subbase Course 59.20 Cu.m 1, 632.38 96, 636.90 201(1) Aggregate Base Course 64.80 Cu.m 2, 843.65 184, 268.52 Part E Surface Courses 311(1)a.2 Pcc Pavement (plain) – Conventional Method 200m, Thk 270 Sq.m 2, 160.51 583, 337.70 Total 998, 750.34 Total Cost Of All Line Item Includes Cost Of Contractor’s Profit, Taxes And Ocm. Attached Detailed Cost Estimates Section Ix. Bidding Forms Table Of Contents Bid Form 79 Form Of Contract Agreement 81 Omnibus Sworn Statement 83 Bid Form Date: Iaeb No: To: Lgu-mapanas Northern Samar Address: Mapanas Northern Samar We, The Undersigned, Declare That: We Have Examined And Have No Reservation To The Bidding Documents, Including Addenda, For The Contract Rehabilitation / Improvement Of San Roque Street, Barangay Sta Potenciana, Mapanas N. Samar (a) We Offer To Execute The Works For This Contract In Accordance With The Bid And Bid Data Sheet, General And Special Conditions Of Contract Accompanying This Bid; The Total Price Of Our Bid, Excluding Any Discounts Offered In Item (d) Below Is: [insert Information]; The Discounts Offered And The Methodology For Their Application Are: [insert Information]; (b) Our Bid Shall Be Valid For A Period Of 120 Days From The Date Fixed For The Bid Submission Deadline In Accordance With The Bidding Documents, And It Shall Remain Binding Upon Us And May Be Accepted At Any Time Before The Expiration Of That Period; (c) If Our Bid Is Accepted, We Commit To Obtain A Performance Security In The Amount Of [insert Percentage Amount] Percent Of The Contract Price For The Due Performance Of The Contract; (d) Our Firm, Including Any Subcontractors Or Suppliers For Any Part Of The Contract, Have Nationalities From The Following Eligible Countries: [insert Information]; (e) We Are Not Participating, As Bidders, In More Than One Bid In This Bidding Process, Other Than Alternative Offers In Accordance With The Bidding Documents; (f) Our Firm, Its Affiliates Or Subsidiaries, Including Any Subcontractors Or Suppliers For Any Part Of The Contract, Has Not Been Declared Ineligible By The Funding Source; (g) We Understand That This Bid, Together With Your Written Acceptance Thereof Included In Your Notification Of Award, Shall Constitute A Binding Contract Between Us, Until A Formal Contract Is Prepared And Executed; And (h) We Understand That You Are Not Bound To Accept The Lowest Evaluated Bid Or Any Other Bid That You May Receive. Name: In The Capacity Of: Signed: Duly Authorized To Sign The Bid For And On Behalf Of: Date: ___________ Form Of Contract Agreement This Agreement, Made This [insert Date] Day Of [insert Month], [insert Year] Between [name And Address Of Procuring Entity](hereinafter Called The “entity”) And [name And Address Of Contractor] (hereinafter Called The “contractor”). Whereas, The Entity Is Desirous That The Contractor Execute [name And Identification Number Of Contract] (hereinafter Called “the Works”) And The Entity Has Accepted The Bid For [insert The Amount In Specified Currency In Numbers And Words] By The Contractor For The Execution And Completion Of Such Works And The Remedying Of Any Defects Therein. Now This Agreement Witnesseth As Follows: 1. In This Agreement, Words And Expressions Shall Have The Same Meanings As Are Respectively Assigned To Them In The Conditions Of Contract Hereinafter Referred To. 2. The Following Documents Shall Be Attached, Deemed To Form, And Be Read And Construed As Part Of This Agreement, To Wit: (a) General And Special Conditions Of Contract; (b) Drawings/plans; (c) Specifications; (d) Invitation To Apply For Eligibility And To Bid; (e) Instructions To Bidders; (f) Bid Data Sheet; (g) Addenda And/or Supplemental/bid Bulletins, If Any; (h) Bid Form, Including All The Documents/statements Contained In The Bidder’s Bidding Envelopes, As Annexes; (i) Eligibility Requirements, Documents And/or Statements; (j) Performance Security; (k) Credit Line Issued By A Licensed Bank, If Any; (l) Notice Of Award Of Contract And The Bidder’s Conforme Thereto; (m) Other Contract Documents That May Be Required By Existing Laws And/or The Entity. 3. In Consideration Of The Payments To Be Made By The Entity To The Contractor As Hereinafter Mentioned, The Contractor Hereby Covenants With The Entity To Execute And Complete The Works And Remedy Any Defects Therein In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Contract In All Respects. 4. The Entity Hereby Covenants To Pay The Contractor In Consideration Of The Execution And Completion Of The Works And The Remedying Of Defects Wherein, The Contract Price Or Such Other Sum As May Become Payable Under The Provisions Of This Contract At The Times And In The Manner Prescribed By This Contract. In Witness Whereof The Parties Thereto Have Caused This Agreement To Be Executed The Day And Year First Before Written. Signed, Sealed, Delivered By The (for The Entity) Signed, Sealed, Delivered By The (for The Contractor). Binding Signature Of Procuring Entity ________________________________________________ Binding Signature Of Contractor _____________________________________________ [addendum Showing The Corrections, If Any, Made During The Bid Evaluation Should Be Attached With This Agreement] Omnibus Sworn Statement Republic Of The Philippines ) City/municipality Of ______ ) S.s. Affidavit I, [name Of Affiant], Of Legal Age, [civil Status], [nationality], And Residing At [address Of Affiant], After Having Been Duly Sworn In Accordance With Law, Do Hereby Depose And State That: 1. Select One, Delete The Other: If A Sole Proprietorship: I Am The Sole Proprietor Of [name Of Bidder] With Office Address At [address Of Bidder]; If A Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture: I Am The Duly Authorized And Designated Representative Of [name Of Bidder] With Office Address At [address Of Bidder]; 2. Select One, Delete The Other: If A Sole Proprietorship: As The Owner And Sole Proprietor Of [name Of Bidder], I Have Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary To Represent It In The Bidding For [name Of The Project] Of The [name Of The Procuring Entity]; If A Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture: I Am Granted Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary And/or To Represent The [name Of Bidder] In The Bidding As Shown In The Attached [state Title Of Attached Document Showing Proof Of Authorization (e.g., Duly Notarized Secretary’s Certificate Issued By The Corporation Or The Members Of The Joint Venture)]; 3. [name Of Bidder] Is Not “blacklisted” Or Barred From Bidding By The Government Of The Philippines Or Any Of Its Agencies, Offices, Corporations, Or Local Government Units, Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Whose Blacklisting Rules Have Been Recognized By The Government Procurement Policy Board; 4. Each Of The Documents Submitted In Satisfaction Of The Bidding Requirements Is An Authentic Copy Of The Original, Complete, And All Statements And Information Provided Therein Are True And Correct; 5. [name Of Bidder]is Authorizing The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or Its Duly Authorized Representative(s) To Verify All The Documents Submitted; 6. Select One, Delete The Rest: If A Sole Proprietorship: I Am Not Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; If A Partnership Or Cooperative: None Of The Officers And Members Of [name Of Bidder] Is Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; If A Corporation Or Joint Venture: None Of The Officers, Directors, And Controlling Stockholders Of [name Of Bidder] Is Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; 7. [name Of Bidder] Complies With Existing Labor Laws And Standards; And 8. [name Of Bidder] Is Aware Of And Has Undertaken The Following Responsibilities As A Bidder: A) Carefully Examine All Of The Bidding Documents; B) Acknowledge All Conditions, Local Or Otherwise, Affecting The Implementation Of The Contract; C) Made An Estimate Of The Facilities Available And Needed For The Contract To Be Bid, If Any; And D) Inquire Or Secure Supplemental/bid Bulletin(s) Issued For The [name Of The Project]. In Witness Whereof, I Have Hereunto Set My Hand This __ Day Of ___, 20__ At ____________, Philippines. _____________________________________ Bidder’s Representative/authorized Signatory [jurat] * This Form Will Not Apply For Wb Funded Projects.

Details: Description Bidding Documents Procurement Of Infrastructure Projects Name Of Project: Construction Of Siljagon Multi-purpose Gym Phase 2 Barangay Siljagon, Mapanas Northern Samar Contract Reference No. 2024-11-103 Table Of Contents Section I. Invitation To Bid 3 Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders 7 Section Iii. Bid Data Sheet 35 Section Iv. General Conditions Of Contract 38 Section V. Special Conditions Of Contract 70 Section Vi. Specifications 72 Section Vii. Drawings 75 Section Viii. Bill Of Quantities Error! Bookmark Not Defined. Section Ix. Bidding Forms 77 Section X. Foreign-assisted Projects Error! Bookmark Not Defined. Section I. Invitation To Bid Bid Notice Abstract Invitation To Bid (itb) Republic Of The Philippines Province Of Northern Samar Municipality Of Mapanas Invitation To Bid For Project: Construction Of Siljagon Multi-purpose Gym Phase-2, Brgy. Siljagon, Mapanas, Northern Samar The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar, Through The 20% Economic Development Fund (edf) Of Fy 2025 Intends To Apply The Sum Of Two Million Nine Hundred Eighty One Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Two Pesos 95/100 Only (p2,981,332.95) Being The Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) To Payments Under The Contract For : Construction Of Siljagon Multi-purpose Gym Phase 2, Brgy. Siljagon, Mapanas, Northern Samar Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At Bid Opening. 1. The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar Now Invites Bids For The Following Description Of Works To Be Procured: Item No. Scope Of Work Quantity Unit Construction Of Siljagon Multi-purpose Gym Phase 2, Brgy. Siljagon, Mapanas, Northern Samar B.3 Permits And Clearances 1.00 Lot B.5 Projects Billboard/signboard 1.00 Lot B.7 Construction Safety And Health 1.00 Lot B.9 Mobilization And Demobilization 1.00 Lot 903 Formworks And Falseworks 66.36 Sq.m. 1047 Metal Structures 1,218.00 In.m. 1013 Corrugated Metal Roofing, Gauge 24 618.28 Sq.m. 1046 Masonry Works 138.60 Sq.m. Completion Of The Works Is Required 120 Calendar Days. Bidders Should Have Completed, Within Ten (10) 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. Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders. 2. Bidding Will Be Conducted Through Open Competitive Bidding Procedures Using Non-discretionary Pass/fail Criterion As Specified In The Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Republic Act 9184 (ra 9184), Otherwise Known As The “government Procurement Reform Act”. Bidding Is Restricted To Filipino Citizens/sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Or Organizations With At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%) Interest Or Outstanding Capital Stock Belonging To Citizens Of The Philippines. 4. Interested Bidders May Obtain Further Information From Lgu- Bac Mapanas, Northern Samar And Inspect The Bidding Documents At The Address Given Below From November 26, 2024-december 13, 2024, 8:00 A.m. To 5:00 Pm. A Complete Set Of Bidding Documents May Be Purchased By Interested Bidders From The Address Below And Upon Payment Of A Nonrefundable Fee For The Bidding Documents In The Amount Of P5,000.00. 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 Fee For The Bidding Documents Not Later That The Submission Of Their Bids. 5. The Lgu- Mapana, Northern Samar Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference On December 5, 2024 At 10:00 A.m. At Executive Conference, 2nd Floor Of New Municipal Bldg. Mapanas, Northern Samar, Which Shall Be Open Only To All Interested Parties Who Have Purchased The Bidding Documents. 6. Bids Must Be Delivered To The Address Below On Or Before 9:00 A.m. Of December 16, 2024 At Bac Office, @ Municipal Planning & Development Office (mpdo), Mapanas, Northern Samar. All Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Bid Security In Any Of The Acceptable Forms And In The Amount Stated In Itb Clause 18. Bids Will Be Opened In The Presence Of The Bidders’ Authorized Representatives Who Choose To Attend At The Address Below. Late Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. The Bidder May Request That The Bid Documents Be Sent To Them By Mail Or Courier, And For This, The Bidder Shall Pay The Amount In Philippine Peso To Cover The Cost Of Mail Or Courier Delivery. The Fee For Obtaining A Copy Of The Bid Documents And The Cost Of Mail Or Courier Shall Be Paid By The Bidder Thru S Cashier’s Check Or Manager’s Check Issued In Favor Of The Municipality Of Mapanas. 7. The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar Reserves The Right To Accept Or Reject Any Bid, To Annul The Bidding Process, And To Reject All Bids At Any Time Prior To Contract Award, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. 8. For Further Information, Please Refer To: Reno C. Salazar Bac Secretary Mapanas, Northern Samar Mobile # 09459852914 Ma. Teresa L. Minguez Bac Chairperson Mapanas, Northern Samar Mobile # 09778033758 Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders 1. The Bids Must Be Delivered On Or Before December 16, 2024 At 9:00 A.m And Failure To Submit The Bid Proposal May Ground For Disqualification Of The Bid. 2. Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At Bid Opening. 1. The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar Now Invites Bids For The Following Description Of Works To Be Procured: Item No. Scope Of Work Quantity Unit Construction Of Siljagon Multi-purpose Gym Phase 2 B.3 Permits And Clearances 1.00 Lot B.5 Projects Billboard/sign Board 1.00 Lot B.7 Construction Safety And Health 1.00 Lot B.9 Mobilization And Demobilization 1.00 Lot 903 Formworks And Falseworks 66.36 Sq.m. 1047 Metal Structures 1,218.00 In.m. 1013 Corrugated Metal Roofing, Gauge 24 618.28 Sq.m. 1046 Masonry Works 138.60 Sq.m. Completion Of The Works Is Required 120 Calendar Days. Bidders Should Have Completed, Within Ten (10) 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. 2. Bidding Will Be Conducted Through Open Competitive Bidding Procedures Using Non-discretionary Pass/fail Criterion As Specified In The Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Republic Act 9184 (ra 9184), Otherwise Known As The “government Procurement Reform Act”. Bidding Is Restricted To Filipino Citizens/sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Or Organizations With At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%) Interest Or Outstanding Capital Stock Belonging To Citizens Of The Philippines. 3. Interested Bidders May Obtain Further Information From Lgu- Bac Mapanas, Northern Samar And Inspect The Bidding Documents At The Address Given Below From November 26, 2024-december 13, 2024, 8:00 A.m. To 5:00 Pm. A Complete Set Of Bidding Documents May Be Purchased By Interested Bidders From The Address Below And Upon Payment Of A Nonrefundable Fee For The Bidding Documents In The Amount Of P5,000.00. 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 Fee For The Bidding Documents Not Later That The Submission Of Their Bids. 4. The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference On December 5, 2024 At 10:00 A.m. At Executive Conference, 2nd Floor Of New Municipal Bldg. Mapanas, Northern Samar, Which Shall Be Open Only To All Interested Parties Who Have Purchased The Bidding Documents. 5. Bids Must Be Delivered To The Address Below On Or Before 9:00 A.m. Of December 16, 2024 At Bac Office, @ Municipal Planning & Development Office (mpdo), Mapanas, Northern Samar. All Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Bid Security In Any Of The Acceptable Forms And In The Amount Stated In Itb Clause 18. Bids Will Be Opened In The Presence Of The Bidders’ Authorized Representatives Who Choose To Attend At The Address Below. Late Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. The Bidder May Request That The Bid Documents Be Sent To Them By Mail Or Courier, And For This, The Bidder Shall Pay The Amount In Philippine Peso To Cover The Cost Of Mail Or Courier Delivery. The Fee For Obtaining A Copy Of The Bid Documents And The Cost Of Mail Or Courier Shall Be Paid By The Bidder Thru S Cashier’s Check Or Manager’s Check Issued In Favor Of The Municipality Of Mapanas. 6. The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar Reserves The Right To Accept Or Reject Any Bid, To Annul The Bidding Process, And To Reject All Bids At Any Time Prior To Contract Award, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. 7. For Further Information, Please Refer To: Reno C. Salazar Bac Secretary Mapanas, Northern Samar Mobile # 09459852914 Ma. Teresa L. Minguez Bac Chairperson Mapanas N. Samar Mobile # 09778033758 Table Of Contents A. General 11 1. Scope Of Bid 11 2. Source Of Funds 11 3. Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, And Coercive Practices 11 4. Conflict Of Interest 12 5. Eligible Bidders 14 6. Bidder’s Responsibilities 15 7. Origin Of Goods And Services 17 8. Subcontracts 17 B. Contents Of Bidding Documents 17 9. Pre-bid Conference 17 10. Clarification And Amendment Of Bidding Documents 18 C. Preparation Of Bids 18 11. Language Of Bids 18 12. Documents Comprising The Bid: Eligibility And Technical Components 18 13. Documents Comprising The Bid: Financial Component 21 14. Alternative Bids 21 15. Bid Prices 22 16. Bid Currencies 22 17. Bid Validity 23 18. Bid Security 23 19. Format And Signing Of Bids 25 20. Sealing And Marking Of Bids 26 D. Submission And Opening Of Bids 26 21. Deadline For Submission Of Bids 26 22. Late Bids 26 23. Modification And Withdrawal Of Bids 27 24. Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids 27 E. Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 28 25. Process To Be Confidential 28 26. Clarification Of Bids 29 27. Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 29 28. Post Qualification 30 29. Reservation Clause 31 F. Award Of Contract 32 30. Contract Award 32 31. Signing Of The Contract 33 32. Performance Security 33 33. Notice To Proceed 34 A. General 1. Scope Of Bid 1.1. The Procuring Entity As Defined In The Bds, Invites Bids For The Construction Of Works, As Described In Section Vi. Specifications. The Name And Identification Number Of The Contract Is Provided In The Bds. 1.2. The Successful Bidder Will Be Expected To Complete The Works By The Intended Completion Date Specified In Scc Clause 1.16. 2. Source Of Funds The Procuring Entity Has A Budget Or Has Applied For Or Received Funds From The Funding Source Named In The Bds, And In The Amount Indicated In The Bds. It Intends To Apply Part Of The Funds Received For The Project, As Defined In The Bds, To Cover Eligible Payments Under The Contract For The Works. 3. Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, And Coercive Practices 3.1. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Bds, The Procuring Entity, As Well As Bidders And Contractors, Shall Observe The Highest Standard Of Ethics During The Procurement And Execution Of The Contract. In Pursuance Of This Policy, The Funding Source: (a) Defines, For Purposes Of This Provision, The Terms Set Forth Below As Follows: (i) "corrupt Practice" Means Behavior On The Part Of Officials In The Public Or Private Sectors By Which They Improperly And Unlawfully Enrich Themselves, Others, Or Induce Others To Do So, By Misusing The Position In Which They Are Placed, And Includes The Offering, Giving, Receiving, Or Soliciting Of Anything Of Value To Influence The Action Of Any Such Official In The Procurement Process Or In Contract Execution; Entering, On Behalf Of The Procuring Entity, Into Any Contract Or Transaction Manifestly And Grossly Disadvantageous To The Same, Whether Or Not The Public Officer Profited Or Will Profit Thereby, And Similar Acts As Provided In Republic Act 3019; (ii) "fraudulent Practice" Means A Misrepresentation Of Facts In Order To Influence A Procurement Process Or The Execution Of A Contract To The Detriment Of The Procuring Entity, And Includes Collusive Practices Among Bidders (prior To Or After Bid Submission) Designed To Establish Bid Prices At Artificial, Non-competitive Levels And To Deprive The Procuring Entity Of The Benefits Of Free And Open Competition; (iii) “collusive Practices” Means A Scheme Or Arrangement Between Two Or More Bidders, With Or Without The Knowledge Of The Procuring Entity, Designed To Establish Bid Prices At Artificial, Non-competitive Levels; And (iv) “coercive Practices” Means Harming Or Threatening To Harm, Directly Or Indirectly, Persons, Or Their Property To Influence Their Participation In A Procurement Process, Or Affect The Execution Of A Contract; (v) “obstructive Practice” Is (aa) Deliberately Destroying, Falsifying, Altering Or Concealing Of Evidence Material To An Administrative Proceedings Or Investigation Or Making False Statements To Investigators In Order To Materially Impede An Administrative Proceedings Or Investigation Of The Procuring Entity Or Any Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Into Allegations Of A Corrupt, Fraudulent, Coercive Or Collusive Practice; And/or Threatening, Harassing Or Intimidating Any Party To Prevent It From Disclosing Its Knowledge Of Matters Relevant To The Administrative Proceedings Or Investigation Or From Pursuing Such Proceedings Or Investigation; Or (bb) Acts Intended To Materially Impede The Exercise Of The Inspection And Audit Rights Of The Procuring Entity Or Any Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Herein. (b) Will Reject A Proposal For Award If It Determines That The Bidder Recommended For Award Has Engaged In Corrupt Or Fraudulent Practices In Competing For The Contract; And (c) Will Declare A Firm Ineligible, Either Indefinitely Or For A Stated Period Of Time, To Be Awarded Contract Funded By The Funding Source If It At Any Time Determines That The Firm Has Engaged In Corrupt Or Fraudulent Practices In Competing Or, Or In Executing, A Contract Funded By The Funding Source. 3.2. Further, The Procuring Entity Will Seek To Impose The Maximum Civil, Administrative, And/or Criminal Penalties Available Under The Applicable Laws On Individuals And Organizations Deemed To Be Involved In Any Of The Practices Mentioned In Itb Clause 3.1(a). 3.3. Furthermore, The Funding Source And The Procuring Entity Reserve The Right To Inspect And Audit Records And Accounts Of A Contractor In The Bidding For And Performance Of A Contract Themselves Or Through Independent Auditors As Reflected In The Gcc Clause 34. 4. Conflict Of Interest 4.1. All Bidders Found To Have Conflicting Interests Shall Be Disqualified To Participate In The Procurement At Hand, Without Prejudice To The Imposition Of Appropriate Administrative, Civil, And Criminal Sanctions. A Bidder May Be Considered To Have Conflicting Interests With Another Bidder In Any Of The Events Described In Paragraphs (a) Through (c) And A General Conflict Of Interest In Any Of The Circumstances Set Out In Paragraphs (d) Through (g) Below: (a) A Bidder Has Controlling Shareholders In Common With Another Bidder; (b) A Bidder Receives Or Has Received Any Direct Or Indirect Subsidy From Any Other Bidder; (c) A Bidder Has The Same Legal Representative As That Of Another Bidder For Purposes Of This Bid; (d) A Bidder Has A Relationship, Directly Or Through Third Parties, That Puts Them In A Position To Have Access To Information About Or Influence On The Bid Of Another Bidder Or Influence The Decisions Of The Procuring Entity Regarding This Bidding Process. This Will Include A Firm Or An Organization Who Lends, Or Temporarily Seconds, Its Personnel To Firms Or Organizations Which Are Engaged In Consulting Services For The Preparation Related To Procurement For Or Implementation Of The Project If The Personnel Would Be Involved In Any Capacity On The Same Project; (e) A Bidder Submits More Than One Bid In This Bidding Process. However, This Does Not Limit The Participation Of Subcontractors In More Than One Bid; (f) A Bidder Who Participated As A Consultant In The Preparation Of The Design Or Technical Specifications Of The Goods And Related Services That Are The Subject Of The Bid; Or (g) A Bidder Who Lends, Or Temporary Seconds, Its Personnel To Firms Or Organizations Which Are Engaged In Consulting Services For The Preparation Related To Procurement For Or Implementation Of The Project, If The Personnel Would Be Involved In Any Capacity On The Same Project. 4.2. In Accordance With Section 47 Of The Irr Of Ra 9184, All Bidding Documents Shall Be Accompanied By A Sworn Affidavit Of The Bidder That It Is Not Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), Members Of The Technical Working Group (twg), Members Of The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office (pmo) Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants, By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree. On The Part Of The Bidder, This Clause Shall Apply To The Following Persons: (a) If The Bidder Is An Individual Or A Sole Proprietorship, To The Bidder Himself; (b) If The Bidder Is A Partnership, To All Its Officers And Members; (c) If The Bidder Is A Corporation, To All Its Officers, Directors, And Controlling Stockholders; And (d) If The Bidder Is A Joint Venture (jv), The Provisions Of Items (a), (b), Or (c) Of This Clause Shall Correspondingly Apply To Each Of The Members Of The Said Jv, As May Be Appropriate. Relationship Of The Nature Described Above Or Failure To Comply With This Clause Will Result In The Automatic Disqualification Of A Bidder. 5. Eligible Bidders 5.1. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Bds, The Following Persons Shall Be Eligible To Participate In This Bidding: (a) Duly Licensed Filipino Citizens/sole Proprietorships; (b) Partnerships Duly Organized Under The Laws Of The Philippines And Of Which At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%) Of The Interest Belongs To Citizens Of The Philippines; (c) Corporations Duly Organized Under The Laws Of The Philippines, And Of Which At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%) Of The Outstanding Capital Stock Belongs To Citizens Of The Philippines; (d) Cooperatives Duly Organized Under The Laws Of The Philippines, And Of Which At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%) Of The Interest Belongs To Citizens Of The Philippines; And (e) Persons/entities Forming Themselves Into A Jv, I.e., A Group Of Two (2) Or More Persons/entities That Intend To Be Jointly And Severally Responsible Or Liable For A Particular Contract: Provided, However, That, In Accordance With Letter Of Instructions No. 630, Filipino Ownership Or Interest Of The Joint Venture Concerned Shall Be At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%): Provided, Further, That Joint Ventures In Which Filipino Ownership Or Interest Is Less Than Seventy Five Percent (75%) May Be Eligible Where The Structures To Be Built Require The Application Of Techniques And/or Technologies Which Are Not Adequately Possessed By A Person/entity Meeting The Seventy Five Percent (75%) Filipino Ownership Requirement: Provided, Finally, That In The Latter Case, Filipino Ownership Or Interest Shall Not Be Less Than Twenty Five Percent (25%). For This Purpose Filipino Ownership Or Interest Shall Be Based On The Contributions Of Each Of The Members Of The Joint Venture As Specified In Their Jva. 5.2. The Procuring Entity May Also Invite Foreign Bidders When Provided For Under Any Treaty Or International Or Executive Agreement As Specified In The Bds. 5.3. Government Corporate Entities May Be Eligible To Participate Only If They Can Establish That They (a) Are Legally And Financially Autonomous, (b) Operate Under Commercial Law, And (c) Are Not Dependent Agencies Of The Gop Or The Procuring Entity. 5.4. (a) Unless Otherwise Provided In The Bds, The Bidder Must Have Completed, Within Ten (10) Years From The Submission Of Bids, A Single Contract That Is Similar To This Project, Equivalent To At Least Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Abc Adjusted To Current Prices Using The National Statistics Office Consumer Price Index. (b) For Foreign-funded Procurement, The Procuring Entity And The Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution May Agree On Another Track Record Requirement, As Specified In The Bds. For This Purpose, Contracts Similar To The Project Shall Be Those Described In Thebds, And Completed Within The Period Stated In The Invitation To Bid And Itb Clause 12.1(a)(iii). 5.5. The Bidder Must Submit A Computation Of Its Net Financial Contracting Capacity (nfcc) Or A Commitment From A Universal Or Commercial Bank To Extend A Credit Line In Its Favor If Awarded The Contract For This Project (clc). The Nfcc, Computed Using The Following Formula, Must Be At Least Equal To The Abc To Be Bid: Nfcc = [(current Assets Minus Current Liabilities) (k)] Minus The Value Of All Outstanding Or Uncompleted Portions Of The Projects Under Ongoing Contracts, Including Awarded Contracts Yet To Be Started Coinciding With The Contract For This Project. Where: K = 10 For A Contract Duration Of One Year Or Less, 15 For A Contract Duration Of More Than One Year Up To Two Years, And 20 For A Contract Duration Of More Than Two Years. The Clc Must Be At Least Equal To Ten Percent (10%) Of The Abc For This Project. If Issued By A Foreign Bank, It Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank. In The Case Of Local Government Units (lgus), The Bidder May Also Submit Clc From Other Banks Certified By The Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas (bsp) As Authorized To Issue Such Financial Instrument. 6. Bidder’s Responsibilities 6.1. The Bidder Or Its Duly Authorized Representative Shall Submit A Sworn Statement In The Form Prescribed In Section Ix. Bidding Forms As Required In Itb Clause 12.1(b)(iii). 6.2. The Bidder Is Responsible For The Following: (a) Having Taken Steps To Carefully Examine All Of The Bidding Documents; (b) Having Acknowledged All Conditions, Local Or Otherwise, Affecting The Implementation Of The Contract; (c) Having Made An Estimate Of The Facilities Available And Needed For The Contract To Be Bid, If Any; (d) Having Complied With Its Responsibility To Inquire Or Secure Supplemental/bid Bulletin/s As Provided Under Itb Clause 10.3. (e) Ensuring That It Is Not “blacklisted” Or Barred From Bidding By The Gop Or Any Of Its Agencies, Offices, Corporations, Or Lgus, Including Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Whose Blacklisting Rules Have Been Recognized By The Gppb; (f) Ensuring That Each Of The Documents Submitted In Satisfaction Of The Bidding Requirements Is An Authentic Copy Of The Original, Complete, And All Statements And Information Provided Therein Are True And Correct; (g) Authorizing The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or Its Duly Authorized Representative/s To Verify All The Documents Submitted; (h) Ensuring That The Signatory Is The Duly Authorized Representative Of The Bidder, And Granted Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary And/or To Represent The Bidder In The Bidding, With The Duly Notarized Secretary’s Certificate Attesting To Such Fact, If The Bidder Is A Corporation, Partnership, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture; (i) Complying With The Disclosure Provision Under Section 47 Of The Act In Relation To Other Provisions Of Republic Act 3019; And (j) Complying With Existing Labor Laws And Standards, If Applicable. Failure To Observe Any Of The Above Responsibilities Shall Be At The Risk Of The Bidder Concerned. 6.3. The Bidder, By The Act Of Submitting Its Bid, Shall Be Deemed To Have Inspected The Site, Determined The General Characteristics Of The Contract Works And The Conditions For This Project And Examine All Instructions, Forms, Terms, And Project Requirements In The Bidding Documents. 6.4. It Shall Be The Sole Responsibility Of The Prospective Bidder To Determine And To Satisfy Itself By Such Means As It Considers Necessary Or Desirable As To All Matters Pertaining To This Project, Including: (a) The Location And The Nature Of The Contract, Project, Or Work; (b) Climatic Conditions; (c) Transportation Facilities; (c) Nature And Condition Of The Terrain, Geological Conditions At The Site Communication Facilities, Requirements, Location And Availability Of Construction Aggregates And Other Materials, Labor, Water, Electric Power And Access Roads; And (d) Other Factors That May Affect The Cost, Duration And Execution Or Implementation Of The Contract, Project, Or Work. 6.5. The Procuring Entity Shall Not Assume Any Responsibility Regarding Erroneous Interpretations Or Conclusions By The Prospective Or Eligible Bidder Out Of The Data Furnished By The Procuring Entity. 6.6. Before Submitting Their Bids, The Bidders Are Deemed To Have Become Familiar With All Existing Laws, Decrees, Ordinances, Acts And Regulations Of The Philippines Which May Affect The Contract In Any Way. 6.7. The Bidder Shall Bear All Costs Associated With The Preparation And Submission Of His Bid, And The Procuring Entity Will In No Case Be Responsible Or Liable For Those Costs, Regardless Of The Conduct Or Outcome Of The Bidding Process. 6.8. Bidders Should Note That The Procuring Entity Will Only Accept Bids Only From Those That Have Paid The Nonrefundable Fee For The Bidding Documents At The Office Indicated In The Invitation To Bid. 7. Origin Of Goods And Services There Is No Restriction On The Origin Of Goods, Or Contracting Of Works Or Services Other Than Those Prohibited By A Decision Of The United Nations Security Council Taken Under Chapter Vii Of The Charter Of The United Nations. 8. Subcontracts 8.1. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Bds, The Bidder May Subcontract Portions Of The Works To An Extent As May Be Approved By The Procuring Entity And Stated In The Bds. However, Subcontracting Of Any Portion Shall Not Relieve The Bidder From Any Liability Or Obligation That May Arise From The Contract For This Project. 8.2. Subcontractors Must Submit The Documentary Requirements Under Itb Clause 12 And Comply With The Eligibility Criteria Specified In The Bds. In The Event That Any Subcontractor Is Found By The Procuring Entity To Be Ineligible, The Subcontracting Of Such Portion Of The Works Shall Be Disallowed. 8.3. The Bidder May Identify The Subcontractor To Whom A Portion Of The Works Will Be Subcontracted At Any Stage Of The Bidding Process Or During Contract Implementation. If The Bidder Opts To Disclose The Name Of The Subcontractor During Bid Submission, The Bidder Shall Include The Required Documents As Part Of The Technical Component Of Its Bid. B. Contents Of Bidding Documents 9. Pre-bid Conference 9.1. (a) If So Specified In The Bds, A Pre-bid Conference Shall Be Held At The Venue And On The Date Indicated Therein, To Clarify And Address The Bidders’ Questions On The Technical And Financial Components Of This Project. (b) The Pre-bid Conference Shall Be Held At Least Twelve (12) Calendar Days Before The Deadline For The Submission Of And Receipt Of Bids. If The Procuring Entity Determines That, By Reason Of The Method, Nature, Or Complexity Of The Contract To Be Bid, Or When International Participation Will Be More Advantageous To The Gop, A Longer Period For The Preparation Of Bids Is Necessary, The Pre-bid Conference Shall Be Held At Least Thirty (30) Calendar Days Before The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids, As Specified In The Bds. 9.2. Bidders Are Encouraged To Attend The Pre-bid Conference To Ensure That They Fully Understand The Procuring Entity’s Requirements. Non-attendance Of The Bidder Will In No Way Prejudice Its Bid; However, The Bidder Is Expected To Know The Changes And/or Amendments To The Bidding Documents As Recorded In The Minutes Of The Pre-bid Conference And The Supplemental/bid Bulletin. 9.3. Any Statement Made At The Pre-bid Conference Shall Not Modify The Terms Of The Bidding Documents Unless Such Statement Is Specifically Identified In Writing As An Amendment Thereto And Issued As A Supplemental/bid Bulletin. 10. Clarification And Amendment Of Bidding Documents 10.1. Bidders Who Have Purchased The Bidding Documents May Request For Clarification(s) On Any Part Of The Bidding Documents Or For An Interpretation. Such A Request Must Be In Writing And Submitted To The Procuring Entity At The Address Indicated In The Bds At Least Ten (10) Calendar Days Before The Deadline Set For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 10.2. Supplemental/bid Bulletins May Be Issued Upon The Procuring Entity’s Initiative For Purposes Of Clarifying Or Modifying Any Provision Of The Bidding Documents Not Later Than Seven (7) Calendar Days Before The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. Any Modification To The Bidding Documents Shall Be Identified As An Amendment. 10.3. Any Supplemental/bid Bulletin Issued By The Bac Shall Also Be Posted On The Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (philgeps) And The Website Of The Procuring Entity Concerned, If Available. Unless, Otherwise Provided In The Bds, It Shall Be The Responsibility Of All Bidders Who Secure The Bidding Documents To Inquire And Secure Supplemental/bid Bulletins That May Be Issued By The Bac. However, Bidders Who Have Submitted Bids Before The Issuance Of The Supplemental/bid Bulletin Must Be Informed And Allowed To Modify Or Withdraw Their Bids In Accordance With Itb Clause 23. C. Preparation Of Bids 11. Language Of Bids The Bid, As Well As All Correspondence And Documents Relating To The Bid Exchanged By The Bidder And The Procuring Entity, Shall Be Written In English. Supporting Documents And Printed Literature Furnished By The Bidder May Be In Another Language Provided They Are Accompanied By An Accurate Translation In English Certified By The Appropriate Embassy Or Consulate In The Philippines, In Which Case The English Translation Shall Govern, For Purposes Of Interpretation Of The Bid. 12. Documents Comprising The Bid: Eligibility And Technical Components 12.1. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Bds, The First Envelope Shall Contain The Following Eligibility And Technical Documents: (a) Eligibility Documents – Class "a" Documents: (i) Registration Certificate From The Securities And Exchange Commission (sec), Department Of Trade And Industry (dti) For Sole Proprietorship, Or Cooperative Development Authority (cda) For Cooperatives, Or Any Proof Of Such Registration As Stated In The Bds; (ii) Mayor’s Permit Issued By The City Or Municipality Where The Principal Place Of Business Of The Prospective Bidder Is Located; (iii) Statement Of All Its Ongoing And Completed Government And Private Contracts Within Ten (10) Years From The Submission Of Bids, Including Contracts Awarded But Not Yet Started, If Any. The Statement Shall Include, For Each Contract, The Following: (iii.1) Name Of The Contract; (iii.2) Date Of The Contract; (iii.3) Contract Duration; (iii.4) Owner’s Name And Address; (iii.5) Nature Of Work; (iii.6) Contractor’s Role (whether Sole Contractor, Subcontractor, Or Partner In A Jv) And Percentage Of Participation; (iii.7) Total Contract Value At Award; (iii.8) Date Of Completion Or Estimated Completion Time; (iii.9) Total Contract Value At Completion, If Applicable; (iii.10) Percentages Of Planned And Actual Accomplishments, If Applicable; (iii.11) Value Of Outstanding Works, If Applicable; (iii.12) The Statement Shall Be Supported By The Notices Of Award And/or Notices To Proceed Issued By The Owners; And (iii.13) The Statement Shall Be Supported By The Constructors Performance Evaluation System (cpes) Rating Sheets, And/or Certificates Of Completion And Owner’s Acceptance, If Applicable; (iv) Unless Otherwise Provided In The Bds, Valid Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (pcab) License And Registration For The Type And Cost Of The Contract For This Project; (v) Audited Financial Statements, Showing, Among Others, The Prospective Total And Current Assets And Liabilities, Stamped “received” By The Bir Or Its Duly Accredited And Authorized Institutions, For The Preceding Calendar Year Which Should Not Be Earlier Than Two (2) Years From The Date Of Bid Submission; (vi) Nfcc Computation Or Clc In Accordance With Itb Clause 5.5; And Class "b" Document: (vii) If Applicable, Valid Joint Venture Agreement (jva) Or, In Lieu Thereof, Duly Notarized Statements From All The Potential Joint Venture Partners Stating That They Will Enter Into And Abide By The Provisions Of The Jva In The Instance That The Bid Is Successful Shall Be Included In The Bid. (b) Technical Documents – (i) Bid Security As Prescribed In Itb Clause 18. If The Bidder Opts To Submit The Bid Security In The Form Of: (i.1) A Bank Draft/guarantee Or An Irrevocable Letter Of Credit Issued By A Foreign Bank, It Shall Be Accompanied By A Confirmation From A Universal Or Commercial Bank; Or (i.2) A Surety Bond Accompanied By A Certification Coming From An Authorized Insurance Commission That A Surety Or Insurance Company Is Authorized To Issue Such Instrument; (ii) Project Requirements, Which Shall Include The Following: (ii.1) Organizational Chart For The Contract To Be Bid; (ii.2) List Of Contractor’s Personnel (viz, Project Manager, Project Engineers, Materials Engineers, And Foremen), To Be Assigned To The Contract To Be Bid, With Their Complete Qualification And Experience Data; And (ii.3) List Of Contractor’s Equipment Units, Which Are Owned, Leased, And/or Under Purchase Agreements, Supported By Certification Of Availability Of Equipment From The Equipment Lessor/vendor For The Duration Of The Project; And (iii) Sworn Statement In Accordance With Section 25.2(b)(iv) Of The Irr Of Ra 9184 And Using The Form Prescribed In Section Ix. Bidding Forms. 13. Documents Comprising The Bid: Financial Component 13.1. Unless Otherwise Stated In The Bds, The Financial Component Of The Bid Shall Contain The Following: (a) Financial Bid Form In Accordance With The Form Prescribed In Section Ix. Bidding Forms; And (b) Any Other Document Related To The Financial Component Of The Bid As Stated In The Bds. 13.2. (a) Unless Indicated In The Bds, All Bids That Exceed The Abc Shall Not Be Accepted. (b) Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Bds, For Foreign-funded Procurement, A Ceiling May Be Applied To Bid Prices Provided The Following Conditions Are Met: (i) Bidding Documents Are Obtainable Free Of Charge On A Freely Accessible Website. If Payment Of Bidding Documents Is Required By The Procuring Entity, Payment Could Be Made Upon The Submission Of Bids. (ii) The Procuring Entity Has Procedures In Place To Ensure That The Abc Is Based On Recent Estimates Made By The Engineer Or The Responsible Unit Of The Procuring Entity And That The Estimates Are Based On Adequate Detailed Engineering (in The Case Of Works) And Reflect The Quality, Supervision And Risk And Inflationary Factors, As Well As Prevailing Market Prices, Associated With The Types Of Works Or Goods To Be Procured. (iii) The Procuring Entity Has Trained Cost Estimators On Estimating Prices And Analyzing Bid Variances. In The Case Of Infrastructure Projects, The Procuring Entity Must Also Have Trained Quantity Surveyors. (iv) The Procuring Entity Has Established A System To Monitor And Report Bid Prices Relative To Abc And Engineer’s/procuring Entity’s Estimate. (v) The Procuring Entity Has Established A Monitoring And Evaluation System For Contract Implementation To Provide A Feedback On Actual Total Costs Of Goods And Works. 14. Alternative Bids 14.1. Alternative Bids Shall Be Rejected. For This Purpose, Alternative Bid Is An Offer Made By A Bidder In Addition Or As A Substitute To Its Original Bid Which May Be Included As Part Of Its Original Bid Or Submitted Separately Therewith For Purposes Of Bidding. A Bid With Options Is Considered An Alternative Bid Regardless Of Whether Said Bid Proposal Is Contained In A Single Envelope Or Submitted In Two (2) Or More Separate Bid Envelopes. 14.2. Bidders Shall Submit Offers That Comply With The Requirements Of The Bidding Documents, Including The Basic Technical Design As Indicated In The Drawings And Specifications. Unless There Is A Value Engineering Clause In The Bds, Alternative Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. 14.3. Each Bidder Shall Submit Only One Bid, Either Individually Or As A Partner In A Jv. A Bidder Who Submits Or Participates In More Than One Bid (other Than As A Subcontractor If A Subcontractor Is Permitted To Participate In More Than One Bid) Will Cause All The Proposals With The Bidder’s Participation To Be Disqualified. This Shall Be Without Prejudice To Any Applicable Criminal, Civil And Administrative Penalties That May Be Imposed Upon The Persons And Entities Concerned. 15. Bid Prices 15.1. The Contract Shall Be For The Whole Works, As Described In Itb Clause 1.1, Based On The Priced Bill Of Quantities Submitted By The Bidder. 15.2. The Bidder Shall Fill In Rates And Prices For All Items Of The Works Described In The Bill Of Quantities. Bids Not Addressing Or Providing All Of The Required Items In The Bidding Documents Including, Where Applicable, Bill Of Quantities, Shall Be Considered Non-responsive And, Thus, Automatically Disqualified. In This Regard, Where A Required Item Is Provided, But No Price Is Indicated, The Same Shall Be Considered As Non-responsive, But Specifying A "0" (zero) For The Said Item Would Mean That It Is Being Offered For Free To The Government. 15.3. All Duties, Taxes, And Other Levies Payable By The Contractor Under The Contract, Or For Any Other Cause, Prior To The Deadline For Submission Of Bids, Shall Be Included In The Rates, Prices, And Total Bid Price Submitted By The Bidder. 15.4. All Bid Prices For The Given Scope Of Work In The Contract As Awarded Shall Be Considered As Fixed Prices, And Therefore Not Subject To Price Escalation During Contract Implementation, Except Under Extraordinary Circumstances As Specified In Gcc Clause 48. Price Escalation May Be Allowed In Extraordinary Circumstances As May Be Determined By The National Economic And Development Authority In Accordance With The Civil Code Of The Philippines, And Upon The Recommendation Of The Procuring Entity. Furthermore, In Cases Where The Cost Of The Awarded Contract Is Affected By Any Applicable New Laws, Ordinances, Regulations, Or Other Acts Of The Gop, Promulgated After The Date Of Bid Opening, A Contract Price Adjustment Shall Be Made Or Appropriate Relief Shall Be Applied On A No Loss-no Gain Basis. 16. Bid Currencies 16.1. All Bid Prices Shall Be Quoted In Philippine Pesos Unless Otherwise Provided In The Bds. However, For Purposes Of Bid Evaluation, Bids Denominated In Foreign Currencies Shall Be Converted To Philippine Currency Based On The Exchange Rate Prevailing On The Day Of The Bid Opening. 16.2. If So Allowed In Accordance With Itb Clause 16.1, The Procuring Entity For Purposes Of Bid Evaluation And Comparing The Bid Prices Will Convert The Amounts In Various Currencies In Which The Bid Price Is Expressed To Philippine Pesos At The Exchange Rate As Published In The Bsp Reference Rate Bulletin On The Day Of The Bid Opening. 16.3. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Bds, Payment Of The Contract Price Shall Be Made In Philippine Pesos. 17. Bid Validity 17.1. Bids Shall Remain Valid For The Period Specified In The Bds Which Shall Not Exceed One Hundred Twenty (120) Calendar Days From The Date Of The Opening Of Bids. 17.2. In Exceptional Circumstances, Prior To The Expiration Of The Bid Validity Period, The Procuring Entity May Request Bidders To Extend The Period Of Validity Of Their Bids. The Request And The Responses Shall Be Made In Writing. The Bid Security Described In Itb Clause 18 Should Also Be Extended Corresponding To The Extension Of The Bid Validity Period At The Least. A Bidder May Refuse The Request Without Forfeiting Its Bid Security, But His Bid Shall No Longer Be Considered For Further Evaluation And Award. A Bidder Granting The Request Shall Not Be Required Or Permitted To Modify Its Bid. 18. Bid Security 18.1. The Bid Security In The Amount Stated In The Bds Shall Be Equal To The Percentage Of The Abc In Accordance With The Following Schedule: Form Of Bid Security Amount Of Bid Security (equal To Percentage Of The Abc) (a) Cash Or Cashier’s/manager’s Check Issued By A Universal Or Commercial Bank. Two Percent (2%) (b) Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit Issued By A Universal Or Commercial Bank: Provided, However, That It Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank, If Issued By A Foreign Bank. (c) Surety Bond Callable Upon Demand Issued By A Surety Or Insurance Company Duly Certified By The Insurance Commission As Authorized To Issue Such Security; And/or Five Percent (5%) (d) Any Combination Of The Foregoing. Proportionate To Share Of Form With Respect To Total Amount Of Security For Biddings Conducted By Local Government Units, The Bidder May Also Submit Bid Securities In The Form Of Cashier’s/manager’s Check, Bank Draft/guarantee, Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit From Other Banks Certified By The Bsp As Authorized To Issue Such Financial Statement. 18.2. The Bid Security Should Be Valid For The Period Specified In The Bds. Any Bid Not Accompanied By An Acceptable Bid Security Shall Be Rejected By The Procuring Entity As Non-responsive. 18.3. No Bid Securities Shall Be Returned To Bidders After The Opening Of Bids And Before Contract Signing, Except To Those That Failed Or Declared As Post-disqualified, Upon Submission Of A Written Waiver Of Their Right To File A Motion For Reconsideration And/or Protest. Without Prejudice On Its Forfeiture, Bid Securities Shall Be Returned Only After The Bidder With The Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid Has Signed The Contract And Furnished The Performance Security, But In No Case Later Than The Expiration Of The Bid Security Validity Period Indicated In Itb Clause 18.2. 18.4. Upon Signing And Execution Of The Contract, Pursuant To Itb Clause 31, And The Posting Of The Performance Security, Pursuant To Itb Clause 32, The Successful Bidder’s Bid Security Will Be Discharged, But In No Case Later Than The Bid Security Validity Period As Indicated In Itb Clause 18.2. 18.5. The Bid Security May Be Forfeited: (a) If A Bidder: (i) Withdraws Its Bid During The Period Of Bid Validity Specified In Itb Clause 17; (ii) Does Not Accept The Correction Of Errors Pursuant To Itb Clause 27.3(b); (iii) Fails To Submit The Requirements Within The Prescribed Period, Or A Finding Against Their Veracity, As Stated In Itb Clause 28.2; (iv) Submission Of Eligibility Requirements Containing False Information Or Falsified Documents; (v) Submission Of Bids That Contain False Information Or Falsified Documents, Or The Concealment Of Such Information In The Bids In Order To Influence The Outcome Of Eligibility Screening Or Any Other Stage Of The Public Bidding; (vi) Allowing The Use Of One’s Name, Or Using The Name Of Another For Purposes Of Public Bidding; (vii) Withdrawal Of A Bid, Or Refusal To Accept An Award, Or Enter Into Contract With The Government Without Justifiable Cause, After The Bidder Had Been Adjudged As Having Submitted The Lowest Calculated And Responsive Bid; (viii) Refusal Or Failure To Post The Required Performance Security Within The Prescribed Time; (ix) Refusal To Clarify Or Validate In Writing Its Bid During Post-qualification Within A Period Of Seven (7) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Request For Clarification; (x) Any Documented Attempt By A Bidder To Unduly Influence The Outcome Of The Bidding In His Favor; (xi) Failure Of The Potential Joint Venture Partners To Enter Into The Joint Venture After The Bid Is Declared Successful; Or (xii) All Other Acts That Tend To Defeat The Purpose Of The Competitive Bidding, Such As Habitually Withdrawing From Bidding, Submitting Late Bids Or Patently Insufficient Bid, For At Least Three (3) Times Within A Year, Except For Valid Reasons. (b) If The Successful Bidder: (i) Fails To Sign The Contract In Accordance With Itb Clause 31; (ii) Fails To Furnish Performance Security In Accordance With Itb Clause 32. 19. Format And Signing Of Bids 19.1. Bidders Shall Submit Their Bids Through Their Duly Authorized Representative Using The Appropriate Forms Provided In Section Ix. Bidding Forms On Or Before The Deadline Specified In The Itb Clause 21 In Two (2) Separate Sealed Bid Envelopes, And Which Shall Be Submitted Simultaneously. The First Shall Contain The Technical Component Of The Bid, Including The Eligibility Requirements Under Itb Clause 12.1, And The Second Shall Contain The Financial Component Of The Bid. 19.2. Forms As Mentioned In Itb Clause 19.1 Must Be Completed Without Any Alterations To Their Format, And No Substitute Form Shall Be Accepted. All Blank Spaces Shall Be Filled In With The Information Requested. 19.3. The Bidder Shall Prepare An Original Of The First And Second Envelopes As Described In Itb Clauses 12 And 13. In Addition, The Bidder Shall Submit Copies Of The First And Second Envelopes. In The Event Of Any Discrepancy Between The Original And The Copies, The Original Shall Prevail. 19.4. The Bid, Except For Unamended Printed Literature, Shall Be Signed, And Each And Every Page Thereof Shall Be Initialed, By The Duly Authorized Representative/s Of The Bidder. 19.5. Any Interlineations, Erasures, Or Overwriting Shall Be Valid Only If They Are Signed Or Initialed By The Duly Authorized Representative/s Of The Bidder. 20. Sealing And Marking Of Bids 20.1. Bidders Shall Enclose Their Original Eligibility And Technical Documents Described In Itb Clause 12, In One Sealed Envelope Marked “original - Technical Component”, And The Original Of Their Financial Component In Another Sealed Envelope Marked “original - Financial Component”, Sealing Them All In An Outer Envelope Marked “original Bid”. 20.2. Each Copy Of The First And Second Envelopes Shall Be Similarly Sealed Duly Marking The Inner Envelopes As “copy No. ___ - Technical Component” And “copy No. ___ – Financial Component” And The Outer Envelope As “copy No. ___”, Respectively. These Envelopes Containing The Original And The Copies Shall Then Be Enclosed In One Single Envelope. 20.3. The Original And The Number Of Copies Of The Bid As Indicated In The Bds Shall Be Typed Or Written In Indelible Ink And Shall Be Signed By The Bidder Or Its Duly Authorized Representative/s. 20.4. All Envelopes Shall: (a) Contain The Name Of The Contract To Be Bid In Capital Letters; (b) Bear The Name And Address Of The Bidder In Capital Letters; (c) Be Addressed To The Procuring Entity’s Bac Identified In Itb Clause 10.1; (d) Bear The Specific Identification Of This Bidding Process Indicated In The Invitation To Bid; And (e) Bear A Warning “do Not Open Before…” The Date And Time For The Opening Of Bids, In Accordance With Itb Clause 21. 20.5. If Bids Are Not Sealed And Marked As Required, The Procuring Entity Will Assume No Responsibility For The Misplacement Or Premature Opening Of The Bid. D. Submission And Opening Of Bids 21. Deadline For Submission Of Bids Bids Must Be Received By The Procuring Entity’s Bac At The Address And On Or Before The Date And Time Indicated In The Bds. 22. Late Bids Any Bid Submitted After The Deadline For Submission And Receipt Of Bids Prescribed By The Procuring Entity, Pursuant To Itb Clause 21, Shall Be Declared “late” And Shall Not Be Accepted By The Procuring Entity. 23. Modification And Withdrawal Of Bids 23.1. The Bidder May Modify Its Bid After It Has Been Submitted; Provided That The Modification Is Received By The Procuring Entity Prior To The Deadline Prescribed For Submission And Receipt Of Bids. The Bidder Shall Not Be Allowed To Retrieve Its Original Bid, But Shall Be Allowed To Submit Another Bid Equally Sealed, Properly Identified, Linked To Its Original Bid Marked As “technical Modification” Or “financial Modification” And Stamped “received” By The Bac. Bid Modifications Received After The Applicable Deadline Shall Not Be Considered And Shall Be Returned To The Bidder Unopened. 23.2. A Bidder May, Through A Letter Of Withdrawal, Withdraw Its Bid After It Has Been Submitted, For Valid And Justifiable Reason; Provided That The Letter Of Withdrawal Is Received By The Procuring Entity Prior To The Deadline Prescribed For Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 23.3. Bids Requested To Be Withdrawn In Accordance With Itb Clause 23.1 Shall Be Returned Unopened To The Bidders. A Bidder May Also Express Its Intention Not To Participate In The Bidding Through A Letter Which Should Reach And Be Stamped By The Bac Before The Deadline For Submission And Receipt Of Bids. A Bidder That Withdraws Its Bid Shall Not Be Permitted To Submit Another Bid, Directly Or Indirectly, For The Same Contract. 23.4. No Bid May Be Modified After The Deadline For Submission Of Bids. No Bid May Be Withdrawn In The Interval Between The Deadline For Submission Of Bids And The Expiration Of The Period Of Bid Validity Specified By The Bidder On The Financial Bid Form. Withdrawal Of A Bid During This Interval Shall Result In The Forfeiture Of The Bidder’s Bid Security, Pursuant To Itb Clause 18.5, And The Imposition Of Administrative, Civil, And Criminal Sanctions As Prescribed By Ra 9184 And Its Irr. 24. Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids 24.1. The Bac Shall Open The First Bid Envelopes Of Bidders In Public As Specified In The Bds To Determine Each Bidder’s Compliance With The Documents Prescribed In Itb Clause 12. For This Purpose, The Bac Shall Check The Submitted Documents Of Each Bidder Against A Checklist Of Required Documents To Ascertain If They Are All Present, Using A Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion. If A Bidder Submits The Required Document, It Shall Be Rated “passed” For That Particular Requirement. In This Regard, Bids That Fail To Include Any Requirement Or Are Incomplete Or Patently Insufficient Shall Be Considered As “failed”. Otherwise, The Bac Shall Rate The Said First Bid Envelope As “passed”. 24.2. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Bds, Immediately After Determining Compliance With The Requirements In The First Envelope, The Bac Shall Forthwith Open The Second Bid Envelope Of Each Remaining Eligible Bidder Whose First Bid Envelope Was Rated “passed”. The Second Envelope Of Each Complying Bidder Shall Be Opened Within The Same Day. In Case One Or More Of The Requirements In The Second Envelope Of A Particular Bid Is Missing, Incomplete Or Patently Insufficient, And/or If The Submitted Total Bid Price Exceeds The Abc Unless Otherwise Provided In Itb Clause 13.1(b), The Bac Shall Rate The Bid Concerned As “failed”. Only Bids That Are Determined To Contain All The Bid Requirements For Both Components Shall Be Rated “passed” And Shall Immediately Be Considered For Evaluation And Comparison. 24.3. Letters Of Withdrawal Shall Be Read Out And Recorded During Bid Opening, And The Envelope Containing The Corresponding Withdrawn Bid Shall Be Returned To The Bidder Unopened. If The Withdrawing Bidder’s Representative Is In Attendance, The Original Bid And All Copies Thereof Shall Be Returned To The Representative During The Bid Opening. If The Representative Is Not In Attendance, The Bid Shall Be Returned Unopened By Registered Mail. The Bidder May Withdraw Its Bid Prior To The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids, Provided That The Corresponding Letter Of Withdrawal Contains A Valid Authorization Requesting For Such Withdrawal, Subject To Appropriate Administrative Sanctions. 24.4. If A Bidder Has Previously Secured A Certification From The Procuring Entity To The Effect That It Has Previously Submitted The Above-enumerated Class “a” Documents, The Said Certification May Be Submitted In Lieu Of The Requirements Enumerated In Itb Clause 12.1(a), Items (i) To (vi). 24.5. In The Case Of An Eligible Foreign Bidder As Described In Itb Clause 5, The Class “a” Documents Enumerated In Itb Clause 12.1(a) May Be Substituted With The Appropriate Equivalent Documents, If Any, Issued By The Country Of The Foreign Bidder Concerned. 24.6. Each Partner Of A Joint Venture Agreement Shall Likewise Submit The Documents Required In Itb Clauses 12.1(a)(i) And 12.1(a)(ii). Submission Of Documents Required Under Itb Clauses 12.1(a)(iii) To 12.1(a)(vi) By Any Of The Joint Venture Partners Constitutes Compliance. 24.7. A Bidder Determined As “failed” Has Three (3) Calendar Days Upon Written Notice Or, If Present At The Time Of Bid Opening, Upon Verbal Notification Within Which To File A Request For Reconsideration With The Bac: Provided, However, That The Request For Reconsideration Shall Not Be Granted If It Is Established That The Finding Of Failure Is Due To The Fault Of The Bidder Concerned: Provided, Further, That The Bac Shall Decide On The Request For Reconsideration Within Seven (7) Calendar Days From Receipt Thereof. If A Failed Bidder Signifies His Intent To File A Request For Reconsideration, The Bac Shall Keep The Bid Envelopes Of The Said Failed Bidder Unopened And/or Duly Sealed Until Such Time That The Request For Reconsideration Or Protest Has Been Resolved. E. Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 25. Process To Be Confidential 25.1. Members Of The Bac, Including Its Staff And Personnel, As Well As Its Secretariat And Twg, Are Prohibited From Making Or Accepting Any Kind Of Communication With Any Bidder Regarding The Evaluation Of Their Bids Until The Issuance Of The Notice Of Award, Unless N The Case Of Itb Clause 26. 25.2. Any Effort By A Bidder To Influence The Procuring Entity In The Procuring Entity’s Decision In Respect Of Bid Evaluation, Bid Comparison Or Contract Award Will Result In The Rejection Of The Bidder’s Bid. 26. Clarification Of Bids To Assist In The Evaluation, Comparison And Post-qualification Of The Bids, The Procuring Entity May Ask In Writing Any Bidder For A Clarification Of Its Bid. All Responses To Requests For Clarification Shall Be In Writing. Any Clarification Submitted By A Bidder In Respect To Its Bid And That Is Not In Response To A Request By The Procuring Entity Shall Not Be Considered 27. Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 27.1. The Procuring Entity Will Undertake The Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids Which Have Passed The Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids, Pursuant To Itb Clause 24, In Order To Determine The Lowest Calculated Bid. 27.2. In Evaluating The Bids To Get The Lowest Calculated Bid, The Procuring Entity Shall Undertake The Following: (a) The Detailed Evaluation Of The Financial Component Of The Bids, To Establish The Correct Calculated Prices Of The Bids; And (b) The Ranking Of The Total Bid Prices As So Calculated From The Lowest To Highest. The Bid With The Lowest Price Shall Be Identified As The Lowest Calculated Bid. 27.3. The Procuring Entity's Bac Shall Immediately Conduct A Detailed Evaluation Of All Bids Rated “passed,” Using Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion. The Bac Shall Consider The Following In The Evaluation Of Bids: (a) Completeness Of The Bid. Unless The Itb Specifically Allows Partial Bids, Bids Not Addressing Or Providing All Of The Required Items In The Schedule Of Requirements Including, Where Applicable, Bill Of Quantities, Shall Be Considered Non-responsive And, Thus, Automatically Disqualified. In This Regard, Where A Required Item Is Provided, But No Price Is Indicated, The Same Shall Be Considered As Non-responsive, But Specifying A "0" (zero) For The Said Item Would Mean That It Is Being Offered For Free To The Procuring Entity; And (b) Arithmetical Corrections. Consider Computational Errors And Omissions To Enable Proper Comparison Of All Eligible Bids. It May Also Consider Bid Modifications If Expressly Allowed In The Bds. Any Adjustment Shall Be Calculated In Monetary Terms To Determine The Calculated Prices. 27.4. Based On The Detailed Evaluation Of Bids, Those That Comply With The Above-mentioned Requirements Shall Be Ranked In The Ascending Order Of Their Total Calculated Bid Prices, As Evaluated And Corrected For Computational Errors, Discounts And Other Modifications, To Identify The Lowest Calculated Bid. Total Calculated Bid Prices, As Evaluated And Corrected For Computational Errors, Discounts And Other Modifications, Which Exceed The Abc Shall Not Be Considered, Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Bds. 27.5. The Procuring Entity’s Evaluation Of Bids Shall Only Be Based On The Bid Price Quoted In The Financial Bid Form 27.6. Bids Shall Be Evaluated On An Equal Footing To Ensure Fair Competition. For This Purpose, All Bidders Shall Be Required To Include In Their Bids The Cost Of All Taxes, Such As, But Not Limited To, Value Added Tax (vat), Income Tax, Local Taxes, And Other Fiscal Levies And Duties Which Shall Be Itemized In The Bid Form And Reflected In The Detailed Estimates. Such Bids, Including Said Taxes, Shall Be The Basis For Bid Evaluation And Comparison. 28. Post Qualification 28.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Determine To Its Satisfaction Whether The Bidder That Is Evaluated As Having Submitted The Lowest Calculated Bid (lcb) Complies With And Is Responsive To All The Requirements And Conditions Specified In Itb Clauses 5, 12, And 13. 28.2. Within A Non-extendible Period Of Three (3) Calendar Days From Receipt By The Bidder Of The Notice From The Bac That It Submitted The Lcb, The Bidder Shall Submit The Following Documentary Requirements: (a) Tax Clearance Per Executive Order 398, Series Of 2005; (b) Latest Income And Business Tax Returns In The Form Specified In The Bds; (c) Certificate Of Philgeps Registration; And (d) Other Appropriate Licenses And Permits Required By Law And Stated In The Bds. Failure Of The Bidder Declared As Lcb To Duly Submit The Requirements Under This Clause Or A Finding Against The Veracity Of Such, Shall Be Ground For Forfeiture Of The Bid Security And Disqualification Of The Bidder For Award. 28.3. The Determination Shall Be Based Upon An Examination Of The Documentary Evidence Of The Bidder’s Qualifications Submitted Pursuant To Itb Clauses 12 And 13, As Well As Other Information As The Procuring Entity Deems Necessary And Appropriate, Using A Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion. 28.4. If The Bac Determines That The Bidder With The Lowest Calculated Bid Passes All The Criteria For Post-qualification, It Shall Declare The Said Bid As The Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid, And Recommend To The Head Of The Procuring Entity The Award Of Contract To The Said Bidder At Its Submitted Price Or Its Calculated Bid Price, Whichever Is Lower, Subject To Itb Clause 30.3. 28.5. A Negative Determination Shall Result In Rejection Of The Bidder’s Bid, In Which Event The Procuring Entity Shall Proceed To The Next Lowest Calculated Bid To Make A Similar Determination Of That Bidder’s Capabilities To Perform Satisfactorily. If The Second Bidder, However, Fails The Post Qualification, The Procedure For Post Qualification Shall Be Repeated For The Bidder With The Next Lowest Calculated Bid, And So On Until The Lowest Calculated And Responsive Bid Is Determined For Contract Award. 28.6. Within A Period Not Exceeding Seven (7) Calendar Days From The Date Of Receipt Of The Recommendation Of The Bac, The Head Of The Procuring Entity Shall Approve Or Disapprove The Said Recommendation. In The Case Of Government Owned And Government-owned And/or -controlled Corporations (goccs) And Government Financial Institutions (gfis), The Period Provided Herein Shall Be Fifteen (15) Calendar Days. 29. Reservation Clause 29.1. Notwithstanding The Eligibility Or Post-qualification Of A Bidder, The Procuring Entity Concerned Reserves The Right To Review Its Qualifications At Any Stage Of The Procurement Process If It Has Reasonable Grounds To Believe That A Misrepresentation Has Been Made By The Said Bidder, Or That There Has Been A Change In The Bidder’s Capability To Undertake The Project From The Time It Submitted Its Eligibility Requirements. Should Such Review Uncover Any Misrepresentation Made In The Eligibility And Bidding Requirements, Statements Or Documents, Or Any Changes In The Situation Of The Bidder Which Will Affect Its Capability To Undertake The Project So That It Fails The Preset Eligibility Or Bid Evaluation Criteria, The Procuring Entity Shall Consider The Said Bidder As Ineligible And Shall Disqualify It From Submitting A Bid Or From Obtaining An Award Or Contract. 29.2. Based On The Following Grounds, The Procuring Entity Reserves The Right To Reject Any And All Bids, Declare A Failure Of Bidding At Any Time Prior To The Contract Award, Or Not To Award The Contract, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability, And Make No Assurance That A Contract Shall Be Entered Into As A Result Of The Bidding: (a) If There Is Prima Facie Evidence Of Collusion Between Appropriate Public Officers Or Employees Of The Procuring Entity, Or Between The Bac And Any Of The Bidders, Or If The Collusion Is Between Or Among The Bidders Themselves, Or Between A Bidder And A Third Party, Including Any Act Which Restricts, Suppresses Or Nullifies Or Tends To Restrict, Suppress Or Nullify Competition; (b) If The Procuring Entity’s Bac Is Found To Have Failed In Following The Prescribed Bidding Procedures; Or (c) For Any Justifiable And Reasonable Ground Where The Award Of The Contract Will Not Redound To The Benefit Of The Government As Follows: (i) If The Physical And Economic Conditions Have Significantly Changed So As To Render The Project No Longer Economically, Financially Or Technically Feasible As Determined By The Head Of The Procuring Entity; (ii) If The Project Is No Longer Necessary As Determined By The Head Of The Procuring Entity; And (iii) If The Source Of Funds For The Project Has Been Withheld Or Reduced Through No Fault Of The Procuring Entity. 29.3. In Addition, The Procuring Entity May Likewise Declare A Failure Of Bidding When: (a) No Bids Are Received; (b) All Prospective Bidders Are Declared Ineligible; (c) All Bids Fail To Comply With All The Bid Requirements Or Fail Post-qualification; Or (d) The Bidder With The Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid Refuses, Without Justifiable Cause To Accept The Award Of Contract, And No Award Is Made. F. Award Of Contract 30. Contract Award 30.1. Subject To Itb Clause 28, The Procuring Entity Shall Award The Contract To The Bidder Whose Bid Has Been Determined To Be The Lowest Calculated And Responsive Bid (lcrb). 30.2. Prior To The Expiration Of The Period Of Bid Validity, The Procuring Entity Shall Notify The Successful Bidder In Writing That Its Bid Has Been Accepted, Through A Notice Of Award Received Personally Or Sent By Registered Mail Or Electronically, Receipt Of Which Must Be Confirmed In Writing Within Two (2) Days By The Lcrb And Submitted Personally Or Sent By Registered Mail Or Electronically To The Procuring Entity. 30.3. Notwithstanding The Issuance Of The Notice Of Award, Award Of Contract Shall Be Subject To The Following Conditions: (a) Submission Of The Following Documents Within The Prescribed Period From Receipt By The Bidder Of The Notice That It Has The Lowest Calculated And Responsive Bid: (i) Valid Jva, If Applicable, Within Ten (10) Calendar Days; (ii) Valid Pcab License And Registration For The Type And Cost Of The Contract To Be Bid For Foreign Bidders, Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days, If Allowed Under A Treaty Or International Or Executive Agreement Mentioned In Itb Clause 12.1(a)(iv); (b) Posting Of The Performance Security In Accordance With Itb Clause 32; (c) Signing Of The Contract As Provided In Itb Clause 31; And (d) Approval By Higher Authority, If Required. 31. Signing Of The Contract 31.1. At The Same Time As The Procuring Entity Notifies The Successful Bidder That Its Bid Has Been Accepted, The Procuring Entity Shall Send The Contract Form To The Bidder, Which Contract Has Been Provided In The Bidding Documents, Incorporating Therein All Agreements Between The Parties. 31.2. Within Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice Of Award, The Successful Bidder Shall Post The Required Performance Security, Sign And Date The Contract And Return It To The Procuring Entity. 31.3. The Procuring Entity Shall Enter Into Contract With The Successful Bidder Within The Same Ten (10) Calendar Day Period Provided That All The Documentary Requirements Are Complied With. 31.4. The Following Documents Shall Form Part Of The Contract: (a) Contract Agreement; (b) Bidding Documents; (c) Winning Bidder’s Bid, Including The Technical And Financial Proposals, And All Other Documents/statements Submitted; (d) Performance Security; (e) Credit Line In Accordance With Itb Clause 5.5, If Applicable; (f) Notice Of Award Of Contract; And (g) Other Contract Documents That May Be Required By Existing Laws And/or Specified In The Bds. 32. Performance Security 32.1. To Guarantee The Faithful Performance By The Winning Bidder Of Its Obligations Under The Contract, It Shall Post A Performance Security Within A Maximum Period Of Ten (10) Calendar Days From The Receipt Of The Notice Of Award From The Procuring Entity And In No Case Later Than The Signing Of The Contract. 32.2. The Performance Security Shall Be Denominated In Philippine Pesos And Posted In Favor Of The Procuring Entity In An Amount Equal To The Percentage Of The Total Contract Price As Stated In The Bds In Accordance With The Following Schedule: 33. 33.1. Form Of Performance Security Amount Of Performance Security (equal To Percentage Of The Total Contract Price) (a) Cash Or Cashier’s/manager’s Check Issued By A Universal Or Commercial Bank. Ten Percent (10%) (b) Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit Issued By A Universal Or Commercial Bank: Provided, However, That It Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank, If Issued By A Foreign Bank. (c) Surety Bond Callable Upon Demand Issued By A Surety Or Insurance Company Duly Certified By The Insurance Commission As Authorized To Issue Such Security; And/or Thirty Percent (30%) (d) Any Combination Of The Foregoing. Proportionate To Share Of Form With Respect To Total Amount Of Security 33.2. Failure Of The Successful Bidder To Comply With The Above-mentioned Requirement Shall Constitute Sufficient Ground For The Annulment Of The Award And Forfeiture Of The Bid Security, In Which Event The Procuring Entity Shall Initiate And Complete The Post Qualification Of The Second Lowest Calculated Bid. The Procedure Shall Be Repeated Until The Lowest Calculated And Responsive Bid Is Identified And Selected For Contract Award. However If No Bidder Passed Post-qualification, The Bac Shall Declare The Bidding A Failure And Conduct A Re-bidding With Re-advertisement. 34. Notice To Proceed 34.1. Within Three (3) Calendar Days From The Date Of Approval Of The Contract By The Appropriate Government Approving Authority, The Procuring Entity Shall Issue Its Notice To Proceed To The Bidder. 34.2. The Contract Effectivity Date Shall Be Provided In The Notice To Proceed By The Procuring Entity, Which Date Shall Not Be Later Than Seven (7) Calendar Days From The Issuance Of The Notice To Proceed. Section Iii. Bid Data Sheet Bid Data Sheet Itb Clause 1.1 The Procuring Entity Is Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar. The Name Of The Contract Is Construction Of Siljagon Multi-purpose Gym Phase 2, Brgy. Siljagon, Mapanas N. Samar The Identification Number Of The Contract Is Pr No-2024-11-103___ 2 The Funding Source Is: 20% Economic Development Fund (edf) For Fy 2025. The Name Of The Project Is: Construction Of Siljagon Multi-purpose Gym Phase 2 Brgy. Siljagon, Mapanas N. Samar 3.1 No Further Instructions. 5.1 No Further Instructions. 5.2 Bidding Is Restricted To Eligible Bidders As Defined In Itb Clause 5.1. 5.4 For This Purpose, Similar Contracts Shall Refer To Bidder’s Annual Turnover From All Works Average Over The Last Three Years Shall Be Equal To 50% Of The Estimated Cost Of The Contract Being Procured. The Bidder Must Have Completed, Within The Past Ten (10) Years From The Submission Of Bids, A Single Contract That Is Similar To This Project, Equivalent To At Least Eighty Percent (80%) Of The Abc. 8.1 “subcontracting Is Not Allowed.” 8.2 “not Applicable”. 9.1 The Procuring Entity Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference For This Project On December 05, 2024 At 10:00 A.m. At Executive Conference 2nd Floor Of New Municipal Bldg. Mapanas, Northern Samar. 10.1 The Procuring Entity’s Address Is: The Municipality Of Mapanas, Province Of Northern Samar Ma. Teresa L. Minguez Lgu-bac Chairperson Tel. No. 09778033758 10.3 No Further Instructions. 12.1 Not Applicable 12.1(a)(i) “no Other Acceptable Proof Of Registration Is Recognized.” 12.1(a)(iv) No Further Instructions. 13.1 “no Additional Requirements” 13.1(b) The Abc Is Php2,981,332.95 Any Bid With A Financial Component Exceeding This Amount Shall Not Be Accepted. 14.2 “no Further Instructions.” 15.4 No Further Instruction. 16.1 The Bid Prices Shall Be Quoted In Philippine Pesos. 17.1 Bids Will Be Valid Until 60 Calendar Days After The Bid Submission Deadline Date As Prescribed By The Procuring Entity) 18.1 The Bid Security Shall Be In The Following Amount: 1. The Amount Of 59,626.66 If Bid Security Is In Cash, Cashier’s/manager’s Check, Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit; 2. The Amount Of P149,066.65 If Bid Security Is In Surety Bond; Or 3. Any Combination Of The Foregoing Proportionate To The Share Of Form With Respect To Total Amount Of Security. 18.2 The Bid Security Shall Be Valid Twenty Eight Days Beyond The Validity Period Of The Bid. 20.3 Each Bidder Shall Submit One Original And One Copy Of The First And Second Components Of Its Bid. 21 The Address For Submission Of Bids Is Ma. Teresa L. Minguez Lgu-bac Chairperson Bac Office @ Mpdo, 1st Floor, New Municipal Bldg. Municipality Of Mapanas, Northern Samar The Deadline For Submission Of Bids Is 9:00 A.m. On December 16 , 2024. 22 The Place Of Bid Opening Is Executive Conference Room, 2nd Floor, New Municipal Bldg. Municipality Of Mapanas, Northern Samar. The Date And Time Of Bid Opening Is December 16, 2024 At Exactly 10:00 A.m. 24.2 No Further Instructions. 27.3(b) Bid Modification Is Not Allowed. 27.4 No Further Instructions. 28.2(b) Bidders Have Option To Submit Manually Filed Tax Returns Or Tax Returns Filed Through The Electronic Filing And Payments System (efps). Note: The Latest Income And Business Tax Returns Are Those Within The Last Six Months Preceding The Date Of Bid Submission. 28.2(d) List Licenses And Permits Relevant To The Project And The Corresponding Law Requiring It. 1. Taxpayer’s Identification Number 2. Vat Registration 3. Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (pcab) License The Requirements Are Applicable Only In A Case Where The Lowest Calculated Bid (lcb) Is Submitted By A Domestic Bidder, And If The Lowest Calculated Bid (lcb) Is Submitted By A Foreign Bidder, This Requirements Are Not Applicable 31.4(g) List Additional Contract Documents Relevant To The Project That May Be Required By Existing Laws And/or The Procuring Entity, Such As Construction Schedule And S-curve, Manpower Schedule, Construction Methods, Equipment Utilization Schedule, Construction Safety And Health Program Approved By The Department Of Labor And Employment, And Pert/cpm. 32.2 The Performance Security Shall Be In The Following Amount: 1. The Amount Of 10% Of Contract If Performance Security Is In Cash, Cashier’s/manager’s Check, Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit; 2. The Amount Of 30% Of Contract If Performance Security Is In Surety Bond; Or 3. Any Combination Of The Foregoing Proportionate To The Share Of Form With Respect To Total Amount Of Security. Section Iv. General Conditions Of Contract Table Of Contents 1. Definitions 41 2. Interpretation 43 3. Governing Language And Law 43 4. Communications 43 5. Possession Of Site 43 6. The Contractor’s Obligations 44 7. Performance Security 45 8. Subcontracting 46 9. Liquidated Damages 46 10. Site Investigation Reports 47 11. The Procuring Entity, Licenses And Permits 47 12. Contractor’s Risk And Warranty Security 47 13. Liability Of The Contractor 49 14. Procuring Entity’s Risk 49 15. Insurance 49 16. Termination For Default Of Contractor 51 17. Termination For Default Of Procuring Entity 51 18. Termination For Other Causes 52 19. Procedures For Termination Of Contracts 53 20. Force Majeure, Release From Performance 56 21. Resolution Of Disputes 56 22. Suspension Of Loan, Credit, Grant, Or Appropriation 57 23. Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Decisions 57 24. Approval Of Drawings And Temporary Works By The Procuring Entity’s Representative 57 25. Acceleration And Delays Ordered By The Procuring Entity’s Representative 58 26. Extension Of The Intended Completion Date 58 27. Right To Vary 58 28. Contractors Right To Claim 59 29. Dayworks 59 30. Early Warning 59 31. Program Of Work 59 32. Management Conferences 60 33. Bill Of Quantities 60 34. Instructions, Inspections And Audits 61 35. Identifying Defects 61 36. Cost Of Repairs 61 37. Correction Of Defects 61 38. Uncorrected Defects 62 39. Advance Payment 62 40. Progress Payments 62 41. Payment Certificates 63 42. Retention 63 43. Variation Orders 64 44. Contract Completion 66 45. Suspension Of Work 66 46. Payment On Termination 67 47. Extension Of Contract Time 67 48. Price Adjustment 68 49. Completion 68 50. Taking Over 69 51. Operating And Maintenance Manuals 69 1. Definitions For Purposes Of This Clause, Boldface Type Is Used To Identify Defined Terms. 1.1. The Arbiter Is The Person Appointed Jointly By The Procuring Entity And The Contractor To Resolve Disputes In The First Instance, As Provided For In Gcc Clause 21. 1.2. Bill Of Quantities Refers To A List Of The Specific Items Of The Work And Their Corresponding Unit Prices, Lump Sums, And/or Provisional Sums. 1.3. The Completion Date Is The Date Of Completion Of The Works As Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative, In Accordance With Gcc Clause 49. 1.4. The Contract Is The Contract Between The Procuring Entity And The Contractor To Execute, Complete, And Maintain The Works. 1.5. The Contract Price Is The Price Stated In The Letter Of Acceptance And Thereafter To Be Paid By The Procuring Entity To The Contractor For The Execution Of The Works In Accordance With This Contract. 1.6. Contract Time Extension Is The Allowable Period For The Contractor To Complete The Works In Addition To The Original Completion Date Stated In This Contract. 1.7. The Contractor Is The Juridical Entity Whose Proposal Has Been Accepted By The Procuring Entity And To Whom The Contract To Execute The Work Was Awarded. 1.8. The Contractor’s Bid Is The Signed Offer Or Proposal Submitted By The Contractor To The Procuring Entity In Response To The Bidding Documents. 1.9. Days Are Calendar Days; Months Are Calendar Months. 1.10. Dayworks Are Varied Work Inputs Subject To Payment On A Time Basis For The Contractor’s Employees And Equipment, In Addition To Payments For Associated Materials And Plant. 1.11. A Defect Is Any Part Of The Works Not Completed In Accordance With The Contract. 1.12. The Defects Liability Certificate Is The Certificate Issued By Procuring Entity’s Representative Upon Correction Of Defects By The Contractor. 1.13. The Defects Liability Period Is The One Year Period Between Contract Completion And Final Acceptance Within Which The Contractor Assumes The Responsibility To Undertake The Repair Of Any Damage To The Works At His Own Expense. 1.14. Drawings Are Graphical Presentations Of The Works. They Include All Supplementary Details, Shop Drawings, Calculations, And Other Information Provided Or Approved For The Execution Of This Contract. 1.15. Equipment Refers To All Facilities, Supplies, Appliances, Materials Or Things Required For The Execution And Completion Of The Work Provided By The Contractor And Which Shall Not Form Or Are Not Intended To Form Part Of The Permanent Works. 1.16. The Intended Completion Date Refers To The Date Specified In The Scc When The Contractor Is Expected To Have Completed The Works. The Intended Completion Date May Be Revised Only By The Procuring Entity’s Representative By Issuing An Extension Of Time Or An Acceleration Order. 1.17. Materials Are All Supplies, Including Consumables, Used By The Contractor For Incorporation In The Works. 1.18. The Notice To Proceed Is A Written Notice Issued By The Procuring Entity Or The Procuring Entity’s Representative To The Contractor Requiring The Latter To Begin The Commencement Of The Work Not Later Than A Specified Or Determinable Date. 1.19. Permanent Works All Permanent Structures And All Other Project Features And Facilities Required To Be Constructed And Completed In Accordance With This Contract Which Shall Be Delivered To The Procuring Entity And Which Shall Remain At The Site After The Removal Of All Temporary Works. 1.20. Plant Refers To The Machinery, Apparatus, And The Like Intended To Form An Integral Part Of The Permanent Works. 1.21. The Procuring Entity Is The Party Who Employs The Contractor To Carry Out The Works Stated In The Scc. 1.22. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Refers To The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or His Duly Authorized Representative, Identified In The Scc, Who Shall Be Responsible For Supervising The Execution Of The Works And Administering This Contract. 1.23. The Site Is The Place Provided By The Procuring Entity Where The Works Shall Be Executed And Any Other Place Or Places Which May Be Designated In The Scc, Or Notified To The Contractor By The Procuring Entity’s Representative As Forming Part Of The Site. 1.24. Site Investigation Reports Are Those That Were Included In The Bidding Documents And Are Factual And Interpretative Reports About The Surface And Subsurface Conditions At The Site. 1.25. Slippage Is A Delay In Work Execution Occurring When Actual Accomplishment Falls Below The Target As Measured By The Difference Between The Scheduled And Actual Accomplishment Of The Work By The Contractor As Established From The Work Schedule. This Is Actually Described As A Percentage Of The Whole Works. 1.26. Specifications Means The Description Of Works To Be Done And The Qualities Of Materials To Be Used, The Equipment To Be Installed And The Mode Of Construction. 1.27. The Start Date, As Specified In The Scc, Is The Date When The Contractor Is Obliged To Commence Execution Of The Works. It Does Not Necessarily Coincide With Any Of The Site Possession Dates. 1.28. A Subcontractor Is Any Person Or Organization To Whom A Part Of The Works Has Been Subcontracted By The Contractor, As Allowed By The Procuring Entity, But Not Any Assignee Of Such Person. 1.29. Temporary Works Are Works Designed, Constructed, Installed, And Removed By The Contractor That Are Needed For Construction Or Installation Of The Permanent Works. 1.30. Work(s)refer To The Permanent Works And Temporary Works To Be Executed By The Contractor In Accordance With This Contract, Including (i) The Furnishing Of All Labor, Materials, Equipment And Others Incidental, Necessary Or Convenient To The Complete Execution Of The Works; (ii) The Passing Of Any Tests Before Acceptance By The Procuring Entity’s Representative; (iii) And The Carrying Out Of All Duties And Obligations Of The Contractor Imposed By This Contract As Described In The Scc. 2. Interpretation 2.1. In Interpreting The Conditions Of Contract, Singular Also Means Plural, Male Also Means Female Or Neuter, And The Other Way Around. Headings Have No Significance. Words Have Their Normal Meaning Under The Language Of This Contract Unless Specifically Defined. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Will Provide Instructions Clarifying Queries About The Conditions Of Contract. 2.2. If Sectional Completion Is Specified In The Scc, References In The Conditions Of Contract To The Works, The Completion Date, And The Intended Completion Date Apply To Any Section Of The Works (other Than References To The Completion Date And Intended Completion Date For The Whole Of The Works). 3. Governing Language And Law 3.1. This Contract Has Been Executed In The English Language, Which Shall Be The Binding And Controlling Language For All Matters Relating To The Meaning Or Interpretation Of This Contract. All Correspondence And Other Documents Pertaining To This Contract Which Are Exchanged By The Parties Shall Be Written In English. 3.2. This Contract Shall Be Interpreted In Accordance With The Laws Of The Republic Of The Philippines. 4. Communications Communications Between Parties That Are Referred To In The Conditions Shall Be Effective Only When In Writing. A Notice Shall Be Effective Only When It Is Received By The Concerned Party. 5. Possession Of Site 5.1. On The Date Specified In The Scc, The Procuring Entity Shall Grant The Contractor Possession Of So Much Of The Site As May Be Required To Enable It To Proceed With The Execution Of The Works. If The Contractor Suffers Delay Or Incurs Cost From Failure On The Part Of The Procuring Entity To Give Possession In Accordance With The Terms Of This Clause, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Give The Contractor A Contract Time Extension And Certify Such Sum As Fair To Cover The Cost Incurred, Which Sum Shall Be Paid By Procuring Entity. 5.2. If Possession Of A Portion Is Not Given By The Date Stated In The Scc Clause 5.1, The Procuring Entity Will Be Deemed To Have Delayed The Start Of The Relevant Activities. The Resulting Adjustments In Contact Time To Address Such Delay Shall Be In Accordance With Gcc Clause 47. 5.3. The Contractor Shall Bear All Costs And Charges For Special Or Temporary Right-of-way Required By It In Connection With Access To The Site. The Contractor Shall Also Provide At His Own Cost Any Additional Facilities Outside The Site Required By It For Purposes Of The Works. 5.4. The Contractor Shall Allow The Procuring Entity’s Representative And Any Person Authorized By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Access To The Site And To Any Place Where Work In Connection With This Contract Is Being Carried Out Or Is Intended To Be Carried Out. 6. The Contractor’s Obligations 6.1. The Contractor Shall Carry Out The Works Properly And In Accordance With This Contract. The Contractor Shall Provide All Supervision, Labor, Materials, Plant And Contractor's Equipment, Which May Be Required. All Materials And Plant On Site Shall Be Deemed To Be The Property Of The Procuring Entity. 6.2. The Contractor Shall Commence Execution Of The Works On The Start Date And Shall Carry Out The Works In Accordance With The Program Of Work Submitted By The Contractor, As Updated With The Approval Of The Procuring Entity’s Representative, And Complete Them By The Intended Completion Date. 6.3. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For The Safety Of All Activities On The Site. 6.4. The Contractor Shall Carry Out All Instructions Of The Procuring Entity’s Representative That Comply With The Applicable Laws Where The Site Is Located. 6.5. The Contractor Shall Employ The Key Personnel Named In The Schedule Of Key Personnel, As Referred To In The Scc, To Carry Out The Supervision Of The Works. The Procuring Entity Will Approve Any Proposed Replacement Of Key Personnel Only If Their Relevant Qualifications And Abilities Are Equal To Or Better Than Those Of The Personnel Listed In The Schedule. 6.6. If The Procuring Entity’s Representative Asks The Contractor To Remove A Member Of The Contractor’s Staff Or Work Force, For Justifiable Cause, The Contractor Shall Ensure That The Person Leaves The Site Within Seven (7) Days And Has No Further Connection With The Work In This Contract. 6.7. During Contract Implementation, The Contractor And His Subcontractors Shall Abide At All Times By All Labor Laws, Including Child Labor Related Enactments, And Other Relevant Rules. 6.8. The Contractor Shall Submit To The Procuring Entity For Consent The Name And Particulars Of The Person Authorized To Receive Instructions On Behalf Of The Contractor. 6.9. The Contractor Shall Cooperate And Share The Site With Other Contractors, Public Authorities, Utilities, And The Procuring Entity Between The Dates Given In The Schedule Of Other Contractors Particularly When They Shall Require Access To The Site. The Contractor Shall Also Provide Facilities And Services For Them During This Period. The Procuring Entity May Modify The Schedule Of Other Contractors, And Shall Notify The Contractor Of Any Such Modification Thereto. 6.10. Should Anything Of Historical Or Other Interest Or Of Significant Value Be Unexpectedly Discovered On The Site, It Shall Be The Property Of The Procuring Entity. The Contractor Shall Notify The Procuring Entity’s Representative Of Such Discoveries And Carry Out The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Instructions In Dealing With Them. 7. Performance Security 7.1. Within Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice Of Award From The Procuring Entity But In No Case Later Than The Signing Of The Contract By Both Parties, The Contractor Shall Furnish The Performance Security In Any The Forms Prescribed In Itb Clause 32.2. 7.2. The Performance Security Posted In Favor Of The Procuring Entity Shall Be Forfeited In The Event It Is Established That The Contractor Is In Default In Any Of Its Obligations Under The Contract. 7.3. The Performance Security Shall Remain Valid Until Issuance By The Procuring Entity Of The Certificate Of Final Acceptance. 7.4. The Performance Security May Be Released By The Procuring Entity And Returned To The Contractor After The Issuance Of The Certificate Of Final Acceptance Subject To The Following Conditions: (a) There Are No Pending Claims Against The Contractor Or The Surety Company Filed By The Procuring Entity; (b) The Contractor Has No Pending Claims For Labor And Materials Filed Against It; And (c) Other Terms Specified In The Scc. 7.5. The Contractor Shall Post An Additional Performance Security Following The Amount And Form Specified In Itb Clause 32.2 To Cover Any Cumulative Increase Of More Than Ten Percent (10%) Over The Original Value Of The Contract As A Result Of Amendments To Order Or Change Orders, Extra Work Orders And Supplemental Agreements, As The Case May Be. The Contractor Shall Cause The Extension Of The Validity Of The Performance Security To Cover Approved Contract Time Extensions. 7.6. In Case Of A Reduction In The Contract Value Or For Partially Completed Works Under The Contract Which Are Usable And Accepted By The Procuring Entity The Use Of Which, In The Judgment Of The Implementing Agency Or The Procuring Entity, Will Not Affect The Structural Integrity Of The Entire Project, The Procuring Entity Shall Allow A Proportional Reduction In The Original Performance Security, Provided That Any Such Reduction Is More Than Ten Percent (10%) And That The Aggregate Of Such Reductions Is Not More Than Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Original Performance Security. 7.7. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Scc, The Contractor, By Entering Into The Contract With The Procuring Entity, Acknowledges The Right Of The Procuring Entity To Institute Action Pursuant To Act 3688 Against Any Subcontractor Be They An Individual, Firm, Partnership, Corporation, Or Association Supplying The Contractor With Labor, Materials And/or Equipment For The Performance Of This Contract. 8. Subcontracting 8.1. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Scc, The Contractor Cannot Subcontract Works More Than The Percentage Specified In Itb Clause 8.1. 8.2. Subcontracting Of Any Portion Of The Works Does Not Relieve The Contractor Of Any Liability Or Obligation Under This Contract. The Contractor Will Be Responsible For The Acts, Defaults, And Negligence Of Any Subcontractor, Its Agents, Servants Or Workmen As Fully As If These Were The Contractor’s Own Acts, Defaults, Or Negligence, Or Those Of Its Agents, Servants Or Workmen. 8.3. Subcontractors Disclosed And Identified During The Bidding May Be Changed During The Implementation Of This Contract, Subject To Compliance With The Required Qualifications And The Approval Of The Procuring Entity. 9. Liquidated Damages 9.1. The Contractor Shall Pay Liquidated Damages To The Procuring Entity For Each Day That The Completion Date Is Later Than The Intended Completion Date. The Applicable Liquidated Damages Is At Least One-tenth (1/10) Of A Percent Of The Cost Of The Unperformed Portion For Every Day Of Delay. The Total Amount Of Liquidated Damages Shall Not Exceed Ten Percent (10%) Of The Amount Of The Contract. The Procuring Entity May Deduct Liquidated Damages From Payments Due To The Contractor. Payment Of Liquidated Damages Shall Not Affect The Contractor. Once The Cumulative Amount Of Liquidated Damages Reaches Ten Percent (10%) Of The Amount Of This Contract, The Procuring Entity Shall Rescind This Contract, Without Prejudice To Other Courses Of Action And Remedies Open To It. 9.2. If The Intended Completion Date Is Extended After Liquidated Damages Have Been Paid, The Engineer Of The Procuring Entity Shall Correct Any Overpayment Of Liquidated Damages By The Contractor By Adjusting The Next Payment Certificate. The Contractor Shall Be Paid Interest On The Overpayment, Calculated From The Date Of Payment To The Date Of Repayment, At The Rates Specified In Gcc Clause 40.3. 10. Site Investigation Reports The Contractor, In Preparing The Bid, Shall Rely On Any Site Investigation Reports Referred To In The Scc Supplemented By Any Information Obtained By The Contractor. 11. The Procuring Entity, Licenses And Permits The Procuring Entity Shall, If Requested By The Contractor, Assist Him In Applying For Permits, Licenses Or Approvals, Which Are Required For The Works. 12. Contractor’s Risk And Warranty Security 12.1. The Contractor Shall Assume Full Responsibility For The Works From The Time Project Construction Commenced Up To Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity And Shall Be Held Responsible For Any Damage Or Destruction Of The Works Except Those Occasioned By Force Majeure. The Contractor Shall Be Fully Responsible For The Safety, Protection, Security, And Convenience Of His Personnel, Third Parties, And The Public At Large, As Well As The Works, Equipment, Installation, And The Like To Be Affected By His Construction Work. 12.2. The Defects Liability Period For Infrastructure Projects Shall Be One Year From Contract Completion Up To Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity. During This Period, The Contractor Shall Undertake The Repair Works, At His Own Expense, Of Any Damage To The Works On Account Of The Use Of Materials Of Inferior Quality Within Ninety (90) Days From The Time The Head Of The Procuring Entity Has Issued An Order To Undertake Repair. In Case Of Failure Or Refusal To Comply With This Mandate, The Procuring Entity Shall Undertake Such Repair Works And Shall Be Entitled To Full Reimbursement Of Expenses Incurred Therein Upon Demand. 12.3. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Scc, In Case The Contractor Fails To Comply With The Preceding Paragraph, The Procuring Entity Shall Forfeit Its Performance Security, Subject Its Property (ies) To Attachment Or Garnishment Proceedings, And Perpetually Disqualify It From Participating In Any Public Bidding. All Payables Of The Gop In His Favor Shall Be Offset To Recover The Costs. 12.4. After Final Acceptance Of The Works By The Procuring Entity, The Contractor Shall Be Held Responsible For “structural Defects”, I.e., Major Faults/flaws/deficiencies In One Or More Key Structural Elements Of The Project Which May Lead To Structural Failure Of The Completed Elements Or Structure, Or “structural Failures”, I.e., Where One Or More Key Structural Elements In An Infrastructure Facility Fails Or Collapses, Thereby Rendering The Facility Or Part Thereof Incapable Of Withstanding The Design Loads, And/or Endangering The Safety Of The Users Or The General Public: (a) Contractor – Where Structural Defects/failures Arise Due To Faults Attributable To Improper Construction, Use Of Inferior Quality/substandard Materials, And Any Violation Of The Contract Plans And Specifications, The Contractor Shall Be Held Liable; (b) Consultants – Where Structural Defects/failures Arise Due To Faulty And/or Inadequate Design And Specifications As Well As Construction Supervision, Then The Consultant Who Prepared The Design Or Undertook Construction Supervision For The Project Shall Be Held Liable; (c) Procuring Entity’s Representatives/project Manager/construction Managers And Supervisors – The Project Owner’s Representative(s), Project Manager, Construction Manager, And Supervisor(s) Shall Be Held Liable In Cases Where The Structural Defects/failures Are Due To His/their Willful Intervention In Altering The Designs And Other Specifications; Negligence Or Omission In Not Approving Or Acting On Proposed Changes To Noted Defects Or Deficiencies In The Design And/or Specifications; And The Use Of Substandard Construction Materials In The Project; (d) Third Parties - Third Parties Shall Be Held Liable In Cases Where Structural Defects/failures Are Caused By Work Undertaken By Them Such As Leaking Pipes, Diggings Or Excavations, Underground Cables And Electrical Wires, Underground Tunnel, Mining Shaft And The Like, In Which Case The Applicable Warranty To Such Structure Should Be Levied To Third Parties For Their Construction Or Restoration Works. (e) Users - In Cases Where Structural Defects/failures Are Due To Abuse/misuse By The End User Of The Constructed Facility And/or Non–compliance By A User With The Technical Design Limits And/or Intended Purpose Of The Same, Then The User Concerned Shall Be Held Liable. 12.5. The Warranty Against Structural Defects/failures, Except Those Occasioned On Force Majeure, Shall Cover The Period Specified In The Scc Reckoned From The Date Of Issuance Of The Certificate Of Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity. 12.6. The Contractor Shall Be Required To Put Up A Warranty Security In The Form Of Cash, Bank Guarantee, Letter Of Credit, Gsis Or Surety Bond Callable On Demand, In Accordance With The Following Schedule: Form Of Warranty Minimum Amount In Percentage (%) Of Total Contract Price (a) Cash Or Letter Of Credit Issued By Universal Or Commercial Bank: Provided, However, That The Letter Of Credit Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank, If Issued By A Foreign Bank Five Percent (5%) (b) Bank Guarantee Confirmed By Universal Or Commercial Bank: Provided, However, That The Letter Of Credit Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank, If Issued By A Foreign Bank Ten Percent (10%) (c) Surety Bond Callable Upon Demand Issued By Gsis Or Any Surety Or Insurance Company Duly Certified By The Insurance Commission Thirty Percent (30%) 12.7. The Warranty Security Shall Be Stated In Philippine Pesos And Shall Remain Effective For One Year From The Date Of Issuance Of The Certificate Of Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity, And Returned Only After The Lapse Of Said One Year Period. 12.8. In Case Of Structural Defects/failure Occurring During The Applicable Warranty Period Provided In Gcc Clause 12.5, The Procuring Entity Shall Undertake The Necessary Restoration Or Reconstruction Works And Shall Be Entitled To Full Reimbursement By The Parties Found To Be Liable For Expenses Incurred Therein Upon Demand, Without Prejudice To The Filing Of Appropriate Administrative, Civil, And/or Criminal Charges Against The Responsible Persons As Well As The Forfeiture Of The Warranty Security Posted In Favor Of The Procuring Entity. 13. Liability Of The Contractor Subject To Additional Provisions, If Any, Set Forth In The Scc, The Contractor’s Liability Under This Contract Shall Be As Provided By The Laws Of The Republic Of The Philippines. 14. Procuring Entity’s Risk 14.1. From The Start Date Until The Certificate Of Final Acceptance Has Been Issued, The Following Are Risks Of The Procuring Entity: (a) The Risk Of Personal Injury, Death, Or Loss Of Or Damage To Property (excluding The Works, Plant, Materials, And Equipment), Which Are Due To: (i) Any Type Of Use Or Occupation Of The Site Authorized By The Procuring Entity After The Official Acceptance Of The Works; Or (ii) Negligence, Breach Of Statutory Duty, Or Interference With Any Legal Right By The Procuring Entity Or By Any Person Employed By Or Contracted To Him Except The Contractor. (b) The Risk Of Damage To The Works, Plant, Materials, And Equipment To The Extent That It Is Due To A Fault Of The Procuring Entity Or In The Procuring Entity’s Design, Or Due To War Or Radioactive Contamination Directly Affecting The Country Where The Works Are To Be Executed. 15. Insurance 15.1. The Contractor Shall, Under His Name And At His Own Expense, Obtain And Maintain, For The Duration Of This Contract, The Following Insurance Coverage: (a) Contractor’s All Risk Insurance; (b) Transportation To The Project Site Of Equipment, Machinery, And Supplies Owned By The Contractor; (c) Personal Injury Or Death Of Contractor’s Employees; And (d) Comprehensive Insurance For Third Party Liability To Contractor’s Direct Or Indirect Act Or Omission Causing Damage To Third Persons. 15.2. The Contractor Shall Provide Evidence To The Procuring Entity’s Representative That The Insurances Required Under This Contract Have Been Effected And Shall, Within A Reasonable Time, Provide Copies Of The Insurance Policies To The Procuring Entity’s Representative. Such Evidence And Such Policies Shall Be Provided To The Procuring Entity’s Through The Procuring Entity’s Representative. 15.3. The Contractor Shall Notify The Insurers Of Changes In The Nature, Extent, Or Program For The Execution Of The Works And Ensure The Adequacy Of The Insurances At All Times In Accordance With The Terms Of This Contract And Shall Produce To The Procuring Entity’s Representative The Insurance Policies In Force Including The Receipts For Payment Of The Current Premiums. The Above Insurance Policies Shall Be Obtained From Any Reputable Insurance Company Approved By The Procuring Entity’s Representative. 15.4. If The Contractor Fails To Obtain And Keep In Force The Insurances Referred To Herein Or Any Other Insurance Which He May Be Required To Obtain Under The Terms Of This Contract, The Procuring Entity May Obtain And Keep In Force Any Such Insurances And Pay Such Premiums As May Be Necessary For The Purpose. From Time To Time, The Procuring Entity May Deduct The Amount It Shall Pay For Said Premiums Including Twenty Five Percent (25%) Therein From Any Monies Due, Or Which May Become Due, To The Contractor, Without Prejudice To The Procuring Entity Exercising Its Right To Impose Other Sanctions Against The Contractor Pursuant To The Provisions Of This Contract. 15.5. In The Event The Contractor Fails To Observe The Above Safeguards, The Procuring Entity May, At The Contractor’s Expense, Take Whatever Measure Is Deemed Necessary For Its Protection And That Of The Contractor’s Personnel And Third Parties, And/or Order The Interruption Of Dangerous Works. In Addition, The Procuring Entity May Refuse To Make The Payments Under Gcc Clause 40 Until The Contractor Complies With This Clause. 15.6. The Contractor Shall Immediately Replace The Insurance Policy Obtained As Required In This Contract, Without Need Of The Procuring Entity’s Demand, With A New Policy Issued By A New Insurance Company Acceptable To The Procuring Entity For Any Of The Following Grounds: (a) The Issuer Of The Insurance Policy To Be Replaced Has: (i) Become Bankrupt; (ii) Been Placed Under Receivership Or Under A Management Committee; (iii) Been Sued For Suspension Of Payment; Or (iv) Been Suspended By The Insurance Commission And Its License To Engage In Business Or Its Authority To Issue Insurance Policies Cancelled; Or (v) Where Reasonable Grounds Exist That The Insurer May Not Be Able, Fully And Promptly, To Fulfill Its Obligation Under The Insurance Policy. 16. Termination For Default Of Contractor 16.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Terminate This Contract For Default When Any Of The Following Conditions Attend Its Implementation: 16.2. Due To The Contractor’s Fault And While The Project Is On-going, It Has Incurred Negative Slippage Of Fifteen Percent (15%) Or More In Accordance With Presidential Decree 1870, Regardless Of Whether Or Not Previous Warnings And Notices Have Been Issued For The Contractor To Improve His Performance; 16.3. Due To Its Own Fault And After This Contract Time Has Expired, The Contractor Incurs Delay In The Completion Of The Work After This Contract Has Expired; Or 16.4. The Contractor: (a) Abandons The Contract Works, Refuses Or Fails To Comply With A Valid Instruction Of The Procuring Entity Or Fails To Proceed Expeditiously And Without Delay Despite A Written Notice By The Procuring Entity; (b) Does Not Actually Have On The Project Site The Minimum Essential Equipment Listed On The Bid Necessary To Prosecute The Works In Accordance With The Approved Program Of Work And Equipment Deployment Schedule As Required For The Project; (c) Does Not Execute The Works In Accordance With This Contract Or Persistently Or Flagrantly Neglects To Carry Out Its Obligations Under This Contract; (d) Neglects Or Refuses To Remove Materials Or To Perform A New Work That Has Been Rejected As Defective Or Unsuitable; Or (e) Sub-lets Any Part Of This Contract Without Approval By The Procuring Entity. 16.5. All Materials On The Site, Plant, Equipment, And Works Shall Be Deemed To Be The Property Of The Procuring Entity If This Contract Is Rescinded Because Of The Contractor’s Default. 17. Termination For Default Of Procuring Entity The Contractor May Terminate This Contract With The Procuring Entity If The Works Are Completely Stopped For A Continuous Period Of At Least Sixty (60) Calendar Days Through No Fault Of Its Own, Due To Any Of The Following Reasons: (a) Failure Of The Procuring Entity To Deliver, Within A Reasonable Time, Supplies, Materials, Right-of-way, Or Other Items It Is Obligated To Furnish Under The Terms Of This Contract; Or (b) The Prosecution Of The Work Is Disrupted By The Adverse Peace And Order Situation, As Certified By The Armed Forces Of The Philippines Provincial Commander And Approved By The Secretary Of National Defense. 18. Termination For Other Causes 18.1. The Procuring Entity May Terminate This Contract, In Whole Or In Part, At Any Time For Its Convenience. The Head Of The Procuring Entity May Terminate This Contract For The Convenience Of The Procuring Entity If He Has Determined The Existence Of Conditions That Make Project Implementation Economically, Financially Or Technically Impractical And/or Unnecessary, Such As, But Not Limited To, Fortuitous Event(s) Or Changes In Law And National Government Policies. 18.2. The Procuring Entity Or The Contractor May Terminate This Contract If The Other Party Causes A Fundamental Breach Of This Contract. 18.3. Fundamental Breaches Of Contract Shall Include, But Shall Not Be Limited To, The Following: (a) The Contractor Stops Work For Twenty Eight (28) Days When No Stoppage Of Work Is Shown On The Current Program Of Work And The Stoppage Has Not Been Authorized By The Procuring Entity’s Representative; (b) The Procuring Entity’s Representative Instructs The Contractor To Delay The Progress Of The Works, And The Instruction Is Not Withdrawn Within Twenty Eight (28) Days; (c) The Procuring Entity Shall Terminate This Contract If The Contractor Is Declared Bankrupt Or Insolvent As Determined With Finality By A Court Of Competent Jurisdiction. In This Event, Termination Will Be Without Compensation To The Contractor, Provided That Such Termination Will Not Prejudice Or Affect Any Right Of Action Or Remedy Which Has Accrued Or Will Accrue Thereafter To The Procuring Entity And/or The Contractor. In The Case Of The Contractor's Insolvency, Any Contractor's Equipment Which The Procuring Entity Instructs In The Notice Is To Be Used Until The Completion Of The Works; (d) A Payment Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Is Not Paid By The Procuring Entity To The Contractor Within Eighty Four (84) Days From The Date Of The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Certificate; (e) The Procuring Entity’s Representative Gives Notice That Failure To Correct A Particular Defect Is A Fundamental Breach Of Contract And The Contractor Fails To Correct It Within A Reasonable Period Of Time Determined By The Procuring Entity’s Representative; (f) The Contractor Does Not Maintain A Security, Which Is Required; (g) The Contractor Has Delayed The Completion Of The Works By The Number Of Days For Which The Maximum Amount Of Liquidated Damages Can Be Paid, As Defined In The Gcc Clause 9; And (h) In Case It Is Determined Prima Facie By The Procuring Entity That The Contractor Has Engaged, Before Or During The Implementation Of The Contract, In Unlawful Deeds And Behaviors Relative To Contract Acquisition And Implementation, Such As, But Not Limited To, The Following: (i) Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, Coercive, And Obstructive Practices As Defined In Itb Clause 3.1(a), Unless Otherwise Specified In The Scc; (ii) Drawing Up Or Using Forged Documents; (iii) Using Adulterated Materials, Means Or Methods, Or Engaging In Production Contrary To Rules Of Science Or The Trade; And (iv) Any Other Act Analogous To The Foregoing. 18.4. The Funding Source Or The Procuring Entity, As Appropriate, Will Seek To Impose The Maximum Civil, Administrative And/or Criminal Penalties Available Under The Applicable Law On Individuals And Organizations Deemed To Be Involved With Corrupt, Fraudulent, Or Coercive Practices. 18.5. When Persons From Either Party To This Contract Gives Notice Of A Fundamental Breach To The Procuring Entity’s Representative In Order To Terminate The Existing Contract For A Cause Other Than Those Listed Under Gcc Clause 18.3, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Decide Whether The Breach Is Fundamental Or Not. 18.6. If This Contract Is Terminated, The Contractor Shall Stop Work Immediately, Make The Site Safe And Secure, And Leave The Site As Soon As Reasonably Possible. 19. Procedures For Termination Of Contracts 19.1. The Following Provisions Shall Govern The Procedures For The Termination Of This Contract: (a) Upon Receipt Of A Written Report Of Acts Or Causes Which May Constitute Ground(s) For Termination As Aforementioned, Or Upon Its Own Initiative, The Procuring Entity Shall, Within A Period Of Seven (7) Calendar Days, Verify The Existence Of Such Ground(s) And Cause The Execution Of A Verified Report, With All Relevant Evidence Attached; (b) Upon Recommendation By The Procuring Entity, The Head Of The Procuring Entity Shall Terminate This Contract Only By A Written Notice To The Contractor Conveying The Termination Of This Contract. The Notice Shall State: (i) That This Contract Is Being Terminated For Any Of The Ground(s) Afore-mentioned, And A Statement Of The Acts That Constitute The Ground(s) Constituting The Same; (ii) The Extent Of Termination, Whether In Whole Or In Part; (iii) An Instruction To The Contractor To Show Cause As To Why This Contract Should Not Be Terminated; And (iv) Special Instructions Of The Procuring Entity, If Any. The Notice To Terminate Shall Be Accompanied By A Copy Of The Verified Report; (c) Within A Period Of Seven (7) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice Of Termination, The Contractor Shall Submit To The Head Of The Procuring Entity A Verified Position Paper Stating Why The Contract Should Not Be Terminated. If The Contractor Fails To Show Cause After The Lapse Of The Seven (7) Day Period, Either By Inaction Or By Default, The Head Of The Procuring Entity Shall Issue An Order Terminating The Contract; (d) The Procuring Entity May, At Anytime Before Receipt Of The Bidder’s Verified Position Paper Described In Item (c) Above Withdraw The Notice To Terminate If It Is Determined That Certain Items Or Works Subject Of The Notice Had Been Completed, Delivered, Or Performed Before The Contractor’s Receipt Of The Notice; (e) Within A Non-extendible Period Of Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Verified Position Paper, The Head Of The Procuring Entity Shall Decide Whether Or Not To Terminate This Contract. It Shall Serve A Written Notice To The Contractor Of Its Decision And, Unless Otherwise Provided In The Said Notice, This Contract Is Deemed Terminated From Receipt Of The Contractor Of The Notice Of Decision. The Termination Shall Only Be Based On The Ground(s) Stated In The Notice To Terminate; And (f) The Head Of The Procuring Entity May Create A Contract Termination Review Committee (ctrc) To Assist Him In The Discharge Of This Function. All Decisions Recommended By The Ctrc Shall Be Subject To The Approval Of The Head Of The Procuring Entity. 19.2. Pursuant To Section 69(f) Of Ra 9184 And Without Prejudice To The Imposition Of Additional Administrative Sanctions As The Internal Rules Of The Agency May Provide And/or Further Criminal Prosecution As Provided By Applicable Laws, The Procuring Entity Shall Impose On Contractors After The Termination Of The Contract The Penalty Of Suspension For One (1) Year For The First Offense, Suspension For Two (2) Years For The Second Offense From Participating In The Public Bidding Process, For Violations Committed During The Contract Implementation Stage, Which Include But Not Limited To The Following: (a) Failure Of The Contractor, Due Solely To His Fault Or Negligence, To Mobilize And Start Work Or Performance Within The Specified Period In The Notice To Proceed (“ntp”); (b) Failure By The Contractor To Fully And Faithfully Comply With Its Contractual Obligations Without Valid Cause, Or Failure By The Contractor To Comply With Any Written Lawful Instruction Of The Procuring Entity Or Its Representative(s) Pursuant To The Implementation Of The Contract. For The Procurement Of Infrastructure Projects Or Consultancy Contracts, Lawful Instructions Include But Are Not Limited To The Following: (i) Employment Of Competent Technical Personnel, Competent Engineers And/or Work Supervisors; (ii) Provision Of Warning Signs And Barricades In Accordance With Approved Plans And Specifications And Contract Provisions; (iii) Stockpiling In Proper Places Of All Materials And Removal From The Project Site Of Waste And Excess Materials, Including Broken Pavement And Excavated Debris In Accordance With Approved Plans And Specifications And Contract Provisions; (iv) Deployment Of Committed Equipment, Facilities, Support Staff And Manpower; And (v) Renewal Of The Effectivity Dates Of The Performance Security After Its Expiration During The Course Of Contract Implementation. (c) Assignment And Subcontracting Of The Contract Or Any Part Thereof Or Substitution Of Key Personnel Named In The Proposal Without Prior Written Approval By The Procuring Entity. (d) Poor Performance By The Contractor Or Unsatisfactory Quality And/or Progress Of Work Arising From His Fault Or Negligence As Reflected In The Constructor's Performance Evaluation System (“cpes”) Rating Sheet. In The Absence Of The Cpes Rating Sheet, The Existing Performance Monitoring System Of The Procuring Entity Shall Be Applied. Any Of The Following Acts By The Contractor Shall Be Construed As Poor Performance: (i) Negative Slippage Of 15% And Above Within The Critical Path Of The Project Due Entirely To The Fault Or Negligence Of The Contractor; And (ii) Quality Of Materials And Workmanship Not Complying With The Approved Specifications Arising From The Contractor's Fault Or Negligence. (e) Willful Or Deliberate Abandonment Or Non-performance Of The Project Or Contract By The Contractor Resulting To Substantial Breach Thereof Without Lawful And/or Just Cause. In Addition To The Penalty Of Suspension, The Performance Security Posted By The Contractor Shall Also Be Forfeited. 20. Force Majeure, Release From Performance 20.1. For Purposes Of This Contract The Terms “force Majeure” And “fortuitous Event” May Be Used Interchangeably. In This Regard, A Fortuitous Event Or Force Majeure Shall Be Interpreted To Mean An Event Which The Contractor Could Not Have Foreseen, Or Which Though Foreseen, Was Inevitable. It Shall Not Include Ordinary Unfavorable Weather Conditions; And Any Other Cause The Effects Of Which Could Have Been Avoided With The Exercise Of Reasonable Diligence By The Contractor. 20.2. If This Contract Is Discontinued By An Outbreak Of War Or By Any Other Event Entirely Outside The Control Of Either The Procuring Entity Or The Contractor, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Certify That This Contract Has Been Discontinued. The Contractor Shall Make The Site Safe And Stop Work As Quickly As Possible After Receiving This Certificate And Shall Be Paid For All Works Carried Out Before Receiving It And For Any Work Carried Out Afterwards To Which A Commitment Was Made. 20.3. If The Event Continues For A Period Of Eighty Four (84) Days, Either Party May Then Give Notice Of Termination, Which Shall Take Effect Twenty Eight (28) Days After The Giving Of The Notice. 20.4. After Termination, The Contractor Shall Be Entitled To Payment Of The Unpaid Balance Of The Value Of The Works Executed And Of The Materials And Plant Reasonably Delivered To The Site, Adjusted By The Following: (a) Any Sum To Which The Contractor Is Entitled Under Gcc Clause 28; (b) The Cost Of His Suspension And Demobilization; (c) Any Sum To Which The Procuring Entity Is Entitled. 20.5. The Net Balance Due Shall Be Paid Or Repaid Within A Reasonable Time Period From The Time Of The Notice Of Termination. 21. Resolution Of Disputes 21.1. If Any Dispute Or Difference Of Any Kind Whatsoever Shall Arise Between The Parties In Connection With The Implementation Of The Contract Covered By The Act And This Irr, The Parties Shall Make Every Effort To Resolve Amicably Such Dispute Or Difference By Mutual Consultation. 21.2. If The Contractor Believes That A Decision Taken By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Was Either Outside The Authority Given To The Procuring Entity’s Representative By This Contract Or That The Decision Was Wrongly Taken, The Decision Shall Be Referred To The Arbiter Indicated In The Scc Within Fourteen (14) Days Of The Notification Of The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Decision. 21.3. Any And All Disputes Arising From The Implementation Of This Contract Covered By The R.a. 9184 And Its Irr Shall Be Submitted To Arbitration In The Philippines According To The Provisions Of Republic Act No. 876, Otherwise Known As The “ Arbitration Law” And Republic Act 9285, Otherwise Known As The “alternative Dispute Resolution Act Of 2004”: Provided, However, That, Disputes That Are Within The Competence Of The Construction Industry Arbitration Commission To Resolve Shall Be Referred Thereto. The Process Of Arbitration Shall Be Incorporated As A Provision In This Contract That Will Be Executed Pursuant To The Provisions Of The Act And Its Irr: Provided, Further, That, By Mutual Agreement, The Parties May Agree In Writing To Resort To Other Alternative Modes Of Dispute Resolution. 22. Suspension Of Loan, Credit, Grant, Or Appropriation In The Event That The Funding Source Suspends The Loan, Credit, Grant, Or Appropriation To The Procuring Entity, From Which Part Of The Payments To The Contractor Are Being Made: (a) The Procuring Entity Is Obligated To Notify The Contractor Of Such Suspension Within Seven (7) Days Of Having Received The Suspension Notice. (b) If The Contractor Has Not Received Sums Due It For Work Already Done Within Forty Five (45) Days From The Time The Contractor’s Claim For Payment Has Been Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative, The Contractor May Immediately Issue A Suspension Of Work Notice In Accordance With Gcc Clause 45.2. 23. Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Decisions 23.1. Except Where Otherwise Specifically Stated, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Will Decide Contractual Matters Between The Procuring Entity And The Contractor In The Role Representing The Procuring Entity. 23.2. The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Delegate Any Of His Duties And Responsibilities To Other People, Except To The Arbiter, After Notifying The Contractor, And May Cancel Any Delegation After Notifying The Contractor. 24. Approval Of Drawings And Temporary Works By The Procuring Entity’s Representative 24.1. All Drawings Prepared By The Contractor For The Execution Of The Temporary Works, Are Subject To Prior Approval By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Before Its Use. 24.2. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Design Of Temporary Works. 24.3. The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Approval Shall Not Alter The Contractor’s Responsibility For Design Of The Temporary Works. 24.4. The Contractor Shall Obtain Approval Of Third Parties To The Design Of The Temporary Works, When Required By The Procuring Entity. 25. Acceleration And Delays Ordered By The Procuring Entity’s Representative 25.1. When The Procuring Entity Wants The Contractor To Finish Before The Intended Completion Date, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Will Obtain Priced Proposals For Achieving The Necessary Acceleration From The Contractor. If The Procuring Entity Accepts These Proposals, The Intended Completion Date Will Be Adjusted Accordingly And Confirmed By Both The Procuring Entity And The Contractor. 25.2. If The Contractor’s Financial Proposals For An Acceleration Are Accepted By The Procuring Entity, They Are Incorporated In The Contract Price And Treated As A Variation. 26. Extension Of The Intended Completion Date 26.1. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Extend The Intended Completion Date If A Variation Is Issued Which Makes It Impossible For The Intended Completion Date To Be Achieved By The Contractor Without Taking Steps To Accelerate The Remaining Work, Which Would Cause The Contractor To Incur Additional Costs. No Payment Shall Be Made For Any Event Which May Warrant The Extension Of The Intended Completion Date. 26.2. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Decide Whether And By How Much To Extend The Intended Completion Date Within Twenty One (21) Days Of The Contractor Asking The Procuring Entity’s Representative For A Decision Thereto After Fully Submitting All Supporting Information. If The Contractor Has Failed To Give Early Warning Of A Delay Or Has Failed To Cooperate In Dealing With A Delay, The Delay By This Failure Shall Not Be Considered In Assessing The New Intended Completion Date. 27. Right To Vary 27.1. The Procuring Entity’s Representative With The Prior Approval Of The Procuring Entity May Instruct Variations, Up To A Maximum Cumulative Amount Of Ten Percent (10%) Of The Original Contract Cost. 27.2. Variations Shall Be Valued As Follows: (a) At A Lump Sum Price Agreed Between The Parties; (b) Where Appropriate, At Rates In This Contract; (c) In The Absence Of Appropriate Rates, The Rates In This Contract Shall Be Used As The Basis For Valuation; Or Failing Which (d) At Appropriate New Rates, Equal To Or Lower Than Current Industry Rates And To Be Agreed Upon By Both Parties And Approved By The Head Of The Procuring Entity. 28. Contractor's Right To Claim If The Contractor Incurs Cost As A Result Of Any Of The Events Under Gcc Clause 13, The Contractor Shall Be Entitled To The Amount Of Such Cost. If As A Result Of Any Of The Said Events, It Is Necessary To Change The Works, This Shall Be Dealt With As A Variation. 29. Dayworks 29.1. Subject To Gcc Clause 43 On Variation Order, And If Applicable As Indicated In The Scc, The Day Works Rates In The Contractor’s Bid Shall Be Used For Small Additional Amounts Of Work Only When The Procuring Entity’s Representative Has Given Written Instructions In Advance For Additional Work To Be Paid For In That Way. 29.2. All Work To Be Paid For As Day Works Shall Be Recorded By The Contractor On Forms Approved By The Procuring Entity’s Representative. Each Completed Form Shall Be Verified And Signed By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Within Two Days Of The Work Being Done. 29.3. The Contractor Shall Be Paid For Day Works Subject To Obtaining Signed Dayworks Forms. 30. Early Warning 30.1. The Contractor Shall Warn The Procuring Entity’s Representative At The Earliest Opportunity Of Specific Likely Future Events Or Circumstances That May Adversely Affect The Quality Of The Work, Increase The Contract Price, Or Delay The Execution Of The Works. The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Require The Contractor To Provide An Estimate Of The Expected Effect Of The Future Event Or Circumstance On The Contract Price And Completion Date. The Estimate Shall Be Provided By The Contractor As Soon As Reasonably Possible. 30.2. The Contractor Shall Cooperate With The Procuring Entity’s Representative In Making And Considering Proposals For How The Effect Of Such An Event Or Circumstance Can Be Avoided Or Reduced By Anyone Involved In The Work And In Carrying Out Any Resulting Instruction Of The Procuring Entity’s Representative. 31. Program Of Work 31.1. Within The Time Stated In The Scc, The Contractor Shall Submit To The Procuring Entity’s Representative For Approval A Program Of Work Showing The General Methods, Arrangements, Order, And Timing For All The Activities In The Works. 31.2. An Update Of The Program Of Work Shall The Show The Actual Progress Achieved On Each Activity And The Effect Of The Progress Achieved On The Timing Of The Remaining Work, Including Any Changes To The Sequence Of The Activities. 31.3. The Contractor Shall Submit To The Procuring Entity’s Representative For Approval An Updated Program Of Work At Intervals No Longer Than The Period Stated In The Scc. If The Contractor Does Not Submit An Updated Program Of Work Within This Period, The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Withhold The Amount Stated In The Scc From The Next Payment Certificate And Continue To Withhold This Amount Until The Next Payment After The Date On Which The Overdue Program Of Work Has Been Submitted. 31.4. The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Approval Of The Program Of Work Shall Not Alter The Contractor’s Obligations. The Contractor May Revise The Program Of Work And Submit It To The Procuring Entity’s Representative Again At Any Time. A Revised Program Of Work Shall Show The Effect Of Any Approved Variations. 31.5. When The Program Of Work Is Updated, The Contractor Shall Provide The Procuring Entity’s Representative With An Updated Cash Flow Forecast. The Cash Flow Forecast Shall Include Different Currencies, As Defined In The Contract, Converted As Necessary Using The Contract Exchange Rates. 31.6. All Variations Shall Be Included In Updated Program Of Work Produced By The Contractor. 32. Management Conferences 32.1. Either The Procuring Entity’s Representative Or The Contractor May Require The Other To Attend A Management Conference. The Management Conference Shall Review The Plans For Remaining Work And Deal With Matters Raised In Accordance With The Early Warning Procedure. 32.2. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Record The Business Of Management Conferences And Provide Copies Of The Record To Those Attending The Conference And To The Procuring Entity . The Responsibility Of The Parties For Actions To Be Taken Shall Be Decided By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Either At The Management Conference Or After The Management Conference And Stated In Writing To All Who Attended The Conference. 33. Bill Of Quantities 33.1. The Bill Of Quantities Shall Contain Items Of Work For The Construction, Installation, Testing, And Commissioning Of Work To Be Done By The Contractor. 33.2. The Bill Of Quantities Is Used To Calculate The Contract Price. The Contractor Is Paid For The Quantity Of The Work Done At The Rate In The Bill Of Quantities For Each Item. 33.3. If The Final Quantity Of Any Work Done Differs From The Quantity In The Bill Of Quantities For The Particular Item And Is Not More Than Twenty Five Percent (25%) Of The Original Quantity, Provided The Aggregate Changes For All Items Do Not Exceed Ten Percent (10%) Of The Contract Price, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Make The Necessary Adjustments To Allow For The Changes Subject To Applicable Laws, Rules, And Regulations. 33.4. If Requested By The Procuring Entity’s Representative, The Contractor Shall Provide The Procuring Entity’s Representative With A Detailed Cost Breakdown Of Any Rate In The Bill Of Quantities. 34. Instructions, Inspections And Audits 34.1. The Procuring Entity’s Personnel Shall At All Reasonable Times During Construction Of The Work Be Entitled To Examine, Inspect, Measure And Test The Materials And Workmanship, And To Check The Progress Of The Construction. 34.2. If The Procuring Entity’s Representative Instructs The Contractor To Carry Out A Test Not Specified In The Specification To Check Whether Any Work Has A Defect And The Test Shows That It Does, The Contractor Shall Pay For The Test And Any Samples. If There Is No Defect, The Test Shall Be A Compensation Event. 34.3. The Contractor Shall Permit The Funding Source Named In The Scc To Inspect The Contractor’s Accounts And Records Relating To The Performance Of The Contractor And To Have Them Audited By Auditors Appointed By The Funding Source, If So Required By The Funding Source. 35. Identifying Defects The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Check The Contractor’s Work And Notify The Contractor Of Any Defects That Are Found. Such Checking Shall Not Affect The Contractor’s Responsibilities. The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Instruct The Contractor To Search Uncover Defects And Test Any Work That The Procuring Entity’s Representative Considers Below Standards And Defective. 36. Cost Of Repairs Loss Or Damage To The Works Or Materials To Be Incorporated In The Works Between The Start Date And The End Of The Defects Liability Periods Shall Be Remedied By The Contractor At The Contractor’s Cost If The Loss Or Damage Arises From The Contractor’s Acts Or Omissions. 37. Correction Of Defects 37.1. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Give Notice To The Contractor Of Any Defects Before The End Of The Defects Liability Period, Which Isone (1) Year From Project Completion Up To Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity’s. 37.2. Every Time Notice Of A Defect Is Given, The Contractor Shall Correct The Notified Defect Within The Length Of Time Specified In The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Notice. 37.3. The Contractor Shall Correct The Defects Which He Notices Himself Before The End Of The Defects Liability Period. 37.4. The Procuring Entity Shall Certify That All Defects Have Been Corrected. If The Procuring Entity Considers That Correction Of A Defect Is Not Essential, He Can Request The Contractor To Submit A Quotation For The Corresponding Reduction In The Contract Price. If The Procuring Entity Accepts The Quotation, The Corresponding Change In The Scc Is A Variation. 38. Uncorrected Defects 38.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Give The Contractor At Least Fourteen (14) Days Notice Of His Intention To Use A Third Party To Correct A Defect. If The Contractor Does Not Correct The Defect Himself Within The Period, The Procuring Entity May Have The Defect Corrected By The Third Party. The Cost Of The Correction Will Be Deducted From The Contract Price. 38.2. The Use Of A Third Party To Correct Defects That Are Uncorrected By The Contractor Will In No Way Relieve The Contractor Of Its Liabilities And Warranties Under The Contract. 39. Advance Payment 39.1. The Procuring Entity Shall, Upon A Written Request Of The Contractor Which Shall Be Submitted As A Contract Document, Make An Advance Payment To The Contractor In An Amount Not Exceeding Fifteen Percent (15%) Of The Total Contract Price, To Be Made In Lump Sum Or, At The Most Two, Installments According To A Schedule Specified In The Scc. 39.2. The Advance Payment Shall Be Made Only Upon The Submission To And Acceptance By The Procuring Entity Of An Irrevocable Standby Letter Of Credit Of Equivalent Value From A Commercial Bank, A Bank Guarantee Or A Surety Bond Callable Upon Demand, Issued By A Surety Or Insurance Company Duly Licensed By The Insurance Commission And Confirmed By The Procuring Entity. 39.3. The Advance Payment Shall Be Repaid By The Contractor By An Amount Equal To The Percentage Of The Total Contract Price Used For The Advance Payment. 39.4. The Contractor May Reduce His Standby Letter Of Credit Or Guarantee Instrument By The Amounts Refunded By The Monthly Certificates In The Advance Payment. 39.5. The Procuring Entity Will Provide An Advance Payment On The Contract Price As Stipulated In The Conditions Of Contract, Subject To The Maximum Amount Stated In Scc Clause 39.1. 40. Progress Payments 40.1. The Contractor May Submit A Request For Payment For Work Accomplished. Such Request For Payment Shall Be Verified And Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative/project Engineer. Except As Otherwise Stipulated In The Scc, Materials And Equipment Delivered On The Site But Not Completely Put In Place Shall Not Be Included For Payment. 40.2. The Procuring Entity Shall Deduct The Following From The Certified Gross Amounts To Be Paid To The Contractor As Progress Payment: (a) Cumulative Value Of The Work Previously Certified And Paid For. (b) Portion Of The Advance Payment To Be Recouped For The Month. (c) Retention Money In Accordance With The Condition Of Contract. (d) Amount To Cover Third Party Liabilities. (e) Amount To Cover Uncorrected Discovered Defects In The Works. 40.3. Payments Shall Be Adjusted By Deducting There From The Amounts For Advance Payments And Retention. The Procuring Entity Shall Pay The Contractor The Amounts Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Within Twenty Eight (28) Days From The Date Each Certificate Was Issued. No Payment Of Interest For Delayed Payments And Adjustments Shall Be Made By The Procuring Entity. 40.4. The First Progress Payment May Be Paid By The Procuring Entity To The Contractor Provided That At Least Twenty Percent (20%) Of The Work Has Been Accomplished As Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative. 40.5. Items Of The Works For Which A Price Of “0” (zero) Has Been Entered Will Not Be Paid For By The Procuring Entity And Shall Be Deemed Covered By Other Rates And Prices In The Contract. 41. Payment Certificates 41.1. The Contractor Shall Submit To The Procuring Entity’s Representative Monthly Statements Of The Estimated Value Of The Work Executed Less The Cumulative Amount Certified Previously. 41.2. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Check The Contractor’s Monthly Statement And Certify The Amount To Be Paid To The Contractor. 41.3. The Value Of Work Executed Shall: (a) Be Determined By The Procuring Entity’s Representative; (b) Comprise The Value Of The Quantities Of The Items In The Bill Of Quantities Completed; And (c) Include The Valuations Of Approved Variations. 41.4. The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Exclude Any Item Certified In A Previous Certificate Or Reduce The Proportion Of Any Item Previously Certified In Any Certificate In The Light Of Later Information. 42. Retention 42.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Retain From Each Payment Due To The Contractor An Amount Equal To A Percentage Thereof Using The Rate As Specified In Itb Sub-clause 42.2. 42.2. Progress Payments Are Subject To Retention Of Ten Percent (10%), Referred To As The “retention Money.” Such Retention Shall Be Based On The Total Amount Due To The Contractor Prior To Any Deduction And Shall Be Retained From Every Progress Payment Until Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Value Of Works, As Determined By The Procuring Entity, Are Completed. If, After Fifty Percent (50%) Completion, The Work Is Satisfactorily Done And On Schedule, No Additional Retention Shall Be Made; Otherwise, The Ten Percent (10%) Retention Shall Again Be Imposed Using The Rate Specified Therefore. 42.3. The Total “retention Money” Shall Be Due For Release Upon Final Acceptance Of The Works. The Contractor May, However, Request The Substitution Of The Retention Money For Each Progress Billing With Irrevocable Standby Letters Of Credit From A Commercial Bank, Bank Guarantees Or Surety Bonds Callable On Demand, Of Amounts Equivalent To The Retention Money Substituted For And Acceptable To The Procuring Entity, Provided That The Project Is On Schedule And Is Satisfactorily Undertaken. Otherwise, The Ten (10%) Percent Retention Shall Be Made. Said Irrevocable Standby Letters Of Credit, Bank Guarantees And/or Surety Bonds, To Be Posted In Favor Of The Government Shall Be Valid For A Duration To Be Determined By The Concerned Implementing Office/agency Or Procuring Entity And Will Answer For The Purpose For Which The Ten (10%) Percent Retention Is Intended, I.e., To Cover Uncorrected Discovered Defects And Third Party Liabilities. 42.4. On Completion Of The Whole Works, The Contractor May Substitute Retention Money With An “on Demand” Bank Guarantee In A Form Acceptable To The Procuring Entity. 43. Variation Orders 43.1. Variation Orders May Be Issued By The Procuring Entity To Cover Any Increase/decrease In Quantities, Including The Introduction Of New Work Items That Are Not Included In The Original Contract Or Reclassification Of Work Items That Are Either Due To Change Of Plans, Design Or Alignment To Suit Actual Field Conditions Resulting In Disparity Between The Preconstruction Plans Used For Purposes Of Bidding And The “as Staked Plans” Or Construction Drawings Prepared After A Joint Survey By The Contractor And The Procuring Entity After Award Of The Contract, Provided That The Cumulative Amount Of The Variation Order Does Not Exceed Ten Percent (10%) Of The Original Project Cost. The Addition/deletion Of Works Should Be Within The General Scope Of The Project As Bid And Awarded. The Scope Of Works Shall Not Be Reduced So As To Accommodate A Positive Variation Order. A Variation Order May Either Be In The Form Of A Change Order Or Extra Work Order. 43.2. A Change Order May Be Issued By The Procuring Entity To Cover Any Increase/decrease In Quantities Of Original Work Items In The Contract. 43.3. An Extra Work Order May Be Issued By The Procuring Entity To Cover The Introduction Of New Work Necessary For The Completion, Improvement Or Protection Of The Project Which Were Not Included As Items Of Work In The Original Contract, Such As, Where There Are Subsurface Or Latent Physical Conditions At The Site Differing Materially From Those Indicated In The Contract, Or Where There Are Duly Unknown Physical Conditions At The Site Of An Unusual Nature Differing Materially From Those Ordinarily Encountered And Generally Recognized As Inherent In The Work Or Character Provided For In The Contract. 43.4. Any Cumulative Variation Order Beyond Ten Percent (10%) Shall Be Subject Of Another Contract To Be Bid Out If The Works Are Separable From The Original Contract. In Exceptional Cases Where It Is Urgently Necessary To Complete The Original Scope Of Work, The Head Of The Procuring Entity May Authorize A Positive Variation Order Go Beyond Ten Percent (10%) But Not More Than Twenty Percent (20%) Of The Original Contract Price, Subject To The Guidelines To Be Determined By The Gppb: Provided, However, That Appropriate Sanctions Shall Be Imposed On The Designer, Consultant Or Official Responsible For The Original Detailed Engineering Design Which Failed To Consider The Variation Order Beyond Ten Percent (10%). 43.5. In Claiming For Any Variation Order, The Contractor Shall, Within Seven (7) Calendar Days After Such Work Has Been Commenced Or After The Circumstances Leading To Such Condition(s) Leading To The Extra Cost, And Within Twenty-eight (28) Calendar Days Deliver A Written Communication Giving Full And Detailed Particulars Of Any Extra Cost In Order That It May Be Investigated At That Time. Failure To Provide Either Of Such Notices In The Time Stipulated Shall Constitute A Waiver By The Contractor For Any Claim. The Preparation And Submission Of Variation Orders Are As Follows: (a) If The Procuring Entity’s Representative/project Engineer Believes That A Change Order Or Extra Work Order Should Be Issued, He Shall Prepare The Proposed Order Accompanied With The Notices Submitted By The Contractor, The Plans Therefore, His Computations As To The Quantities Of The Additional Works Involved Per Item Indicating The Specific Stations Where Such Works Are Needed, The Date Of His Inspections And Investigations Thereon, And The Log Book Thereof, And A Detailed Estimate Of The Unit Cost Of Such Items Of Work, Together With His Justifications For The Need Of Such Change Order Or Extra Work Order, And Shall Submit The Same To The Head Of The Procuring Entity For Approval. (b) The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or His Duly Authorized Representative, Upon Receipt Of The Proposed Change Order Or Extra Work Order Shall Immediately Instruct The Technical Staff Of The Procuring Entity’s To Conduct An On-the-spot Investigation To Verify The Need For The Work To Be Prosecuted. A Report Of Such Verification Shall Be Submitted Directly To The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or His Duly Authorized Representative. (c) The, Head Of The Procuring Entity Or His Duly Authorized Representative, After Being Satisfied That Such Change Order Or Extra Work Order Is Justified And Necessary, Shall Review The Estimated Quantities And Prices And Forward The Proposal With The Supporting Documentation To The Head Of Procuring Entity For Consideration. (d) If, After Review Of The Plans, Quantities And Estimated Unit Cost Of The Items Of Work Involved, The Proper Office Of The Procuring Entity Empowered To Review And Evaluate Change Orders Or Extra Work Orders Recommends Approval Thereof, Head Of The Procuring Entity Or His Duly Authorized Representative, Believing The Change Order Or Extra Work Order To Be In Order, Shall Approve The Same. (e) The Timeframe For The Processing Of Variation Orders From The Preparation Up To The Approval By The Head Of The Procuring Entity Concerned Shall Not Exceed Thirty (30) Calendar Days. 44. Contract Completion Once The Project Reaches An Accomplishment Of Ninety Five (95%) Of The Total Contract Amount, The Procuring Entity May Create An Inspectorate Team To Make Preliminary Inspection And Submit A Punch-list To The Contractor In Preparation For The Final Turnover Of The Project. Said Punch-list Will Contain, Among Others, The Remaining Works, Work Deficiencies For Necessary Corrections, And The Specific Duration/time To Fully Complete The Project Considering The Approved Remaining Contract Time. This, However, Shall Not Preclude The Claim Of The Procuring Entity For Liquidated Damages. 45. Suspension Of Work 45.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Have The Authority To Suspend The Work Wholly Or Partly By Written Order For Such Period As May Be Deemed Necessary, Due To Force Majeure Or Any Fortuitous Events Or For Failure On The Part Of The Contractor To Correct Bad Conditions Which Are Unsafe For Workers Or For The General Public, To Carry Out Valid Orders Given By The Procuring Entity Or To Perform Any Provisions Of The Contract, Or Due To Adjustment Of Plans To Suit Field Conditions As Found Necessary During Construction. The Contractor Shall Immediately Comply With Such Order To Suspend The Work Wholly Or Partly. 45.2. The Contractor Or Its Duly Authorized Representative Shall Have The Right To Suspend Work Operation On Any Or All Projects/activities Along The Critical Path Of Activities After Fifteen (15) Calendar Days From Date Of Receipt Of Written Notice From The Contractor To The District Engineer/regional Director/consultant Or Equivalent Official, As The Case May Be, Due To The Following: (a) There Exist Right-of-way Problems Which Prohibit The Contractor From Performing Work In Accordance With The Approved Construction Schedule. (b) Requisite Construction Plans Which Must Be Owner-furnished Are Not Issued To The Contractor Precluding Any Work Called For By Such Plans. (c) Peace And Order Conditions Make It Extremely Dangerous, If Not Possible, To Work. However, This Condition Must Be Certified In Writing By The Philippine National Police (pnp) Station Which Has Responsibility Over The Affected Area And Confirmed By The Department Of Interior And Local Government (dilg) Regional Director. (d) There Is Failure On The Part Of The Procuring Entity To Deliver Government-furnished Materials And Equipment As Stipulated In The Contract. (e) Delay In The Payment Of Contractor’s Claim For Progress Billing Beyond Forty-five (45) Calendar Days From The Time The Contractor’s Claim Has Been Certified To By The Procuring Entity’s Authorized Representative That The Documents Are Complete Unless There Are Justifiable Reasons Thereof Which Shall Be Communicated In Writing To The Contractor. 45.3. In Case Of Total Suspension, Or Suspension Of Activities Along The Critical Path, Which Is Not Due To Any Fault Of The Contractor, The Elapsed Time Between The Effective Order Of Suspending Operation And The Order To Resume Work Shall Be Allowed The Contractor By Adjusting The Contract Time Accordingly. 46. Payment On Termination 46.1. If The Contract Is Terminated Because Of A Fundamental Breach Of Contract By The Contractor, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Issue A Certificate For The Value Of The Work Done And Materials Ordered Less Advance Payments Received Up To The Date Of The Issue Of The Certificate And Less The Percentage To Apply To The Value Of The Work Not Completed, As Indicated In The Scc. Additional Liquidated Damages Shall Not Apply. If The Total Amount Due To The Procuring Entity Exceeds Any Payment Due To The Contractor, The Difference Shall Be A Debt Payable To The Procuring Entity. 46.2. If The Contract Is Terminated For The Procuring Entity’s Convenience Or Because Of A Fundamental Breach Of Contract By The Procuring Entity, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Issue A Certificate For The Value Of The Work Done, Materials Ordered, The Reasonable Cost Of Removal Of Equipment, Repatriation Of The Contractor’s Personnel Employed Solely On The Works, And The Contractor’s Costs Of Protecting And Securing The Works, And Less Advance Payments Received Up To The Date Of The Certificate. 46.3. The Net Balance Due Shall Be Paid Or Repaid Within Twenty Eight (28) Days From The Notice Of Termination. 46.4. If The Contractor Has Terminated The Contract Under Gcc Clauses 17 Or 18, The Procuring Entity Shall Promptly Return The Performance Security To The Contractor. 47. Extension Of Contract Time 47.1. Should The Amount Of Additional Work Of Any Kind Or Other Special Circumstances Of Any Kind Whatsoever Occur Such As To Fairly Entitle The Contractor To An Extension Of Contract Time, The Procuring Entity Shall Determine The Amount Of Such Extension; Provided That The Procuring Entity Is Not Bound To Take Into Account Any Claim For An Extension Of Time Unless The Contractor Has, Prior To The Expiration Of The Contract Time And Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days After Such Work Has Been Commenced Or After The Circumstances Leading To Such Claim Have Arisen, Delivered To The Procuring Entity Notices In Order That It Could Have Investigated Them At That Time. Failure To Provide Such Notice Shall Constitute A Waiver By The Contractor Of Any Claim. Upon Receipt Of Full And Detailed Particulars, The Procuring Entity Shall Examine The Facts And Extent Of The Delay And Shall Extend The Contract Time Completing The Contract Work When, In The Procuring Entity’s Opinion, The Findings Of Facts Justify An Extension. 47.2. No Extension Of Contract Time Shall Be Granted The Contractor Due To (a) Ordinary Unfavorable Weather Conditions And (b) Inexcusable Failure Or Negligence Of Contractor To Provide The Required Equipment, Supplies Or Materials. 47.3. Extension Of Contract Time May Be Granted Only When The Affected Activities Fall Within The Critical Path Of The Pert/cpm Network. 47.4. No Extension Of Contract Time Shall Be Granted When The Reason Given To Support The Request For Extension Was Already Considered In The Determination Of The Original Contract Time During The Conduct Of Detailed Engineering And In The Preparation Of The Contract Documents As Agreed Upon By The Parties Before Contract Perfection. 47.5. Extension Of Contract Time Shall Be Granted For Rainy/unworkable Days Considered Unfavorable For The Prosecution Of The Works At The Site, Based On The Actual Conditions Obtained At The Site, In Excess Of The Number Of Rainy/unworkable Days Pre-determined By The Procuring Entity In Relation To The Original Contract Time During The Conduct Of Detailed Engineering And In The Preparation Of The Contract Documents As Agreed Upon By The Parties Before Contract Perfection, And/or For Equivalent Period Of Delay Due To Major Calamities Such As Exceptionally Destructive Typhoons, Floods And Earthquakes, And Epidemics, And For Causes Such As Non-delivery On Time Of Materials, Working Drawings, Or Written Information To Be Furnished By The Procuring Entity, Non-acquisition Of Permit To Enter Private Properties Within The Right-of-way Resulting In Complete Paralyzation Of Construction Activities, And Other Meritorious Causes As Determined By The Procuring Entity’s Representative And Approved By The Head Of The Procuring Entity. Shortage Of Construction Materials, General Labor Strikes, And Peace And Order Problems That Disrupt Construction Operations Through No Fault Of The Contractor May Be Considered As Additional Grounds For Extension Of Contract Time Provided They Are Publicly Felt And Certified By Appropriate Government Agencies Such As Dti, Dole, Dilg, And Dnd, Among Others. The Written Consent Of Bondsmen Must Be Attached To Any Request Of The Contractor For Extension Of Contract Time And Submitted To The Procuring Entity For Consideration And The Validity Of The Performance Security Shall Be Correspondingly Extended. 48. Price Adjustment Except For Extraordinary Circumstances As Determined By Neda And Approved By The Gppb, No Price Adjustment Shall Be Allowed. Nevertheless, In Cases Where The Cost Of The Awarded Contract Is Affected By Any Applicable New Laws, Ordinances, Regulations, Or Other Acts Of The Gop, Promulgated After The Date Of Bid Opening, A Contract Price Adjustment Shall Be Made Or Appropriate Relief Shall Be Applied On A No Loss-no Gain Basis. 49. Completion The Contractor Shall Request The Procuring Entity’s Representative To Issue A Certificate Of Completion Of The Works, And The Procuring Entity’s Representative Will Do So Upon Deciding That The Work Is Completed. 50. Taking Over The Procuring Entity Shall Take Over The Site And The Works Within Seven (7) Days From The Date The Procuring Entity’s Representative Issues A Certificate Of Completion. 51. Operating And Maintenance Manuals 51.1. If “as Built” Drawings And/or Operating And Maintenance Manuals Are Required, The Contractor Shall Supply Them By The Dates Stated In The Scc. 51.2. If The Contractor Does Not Supply The Drawings And/or Manuals By The Dates Stated In The Scc, Or They Do Not Receive The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Approval, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Withhold The Amount Stated In The Scc From Payments Due To The Contractor. Section V. Special Conditions Of Contract Gcc Clause 1.16 The Intended Completion Date Is 120 Cd From Ntp. 1.21 The Procuring Entity Is Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar. 1.22 The Procuring Entity’s Representative Is Atty. Ronn Michael L. Tejano Municipal Mayor Municipality Of Mapanas Province Of Northern Samar 1.23 The Site Is Located At Mapanas, Northern Samar. 1.27 The Start Date Is: Upon Receipt Of Notice To Proceed. 1.30 The Works Consist Of: Item No. Scope Of Work Quantity Unit Construction Of Siljagon Multi-purpose Gym Phase 2, Brgy. Siljagon, Mapanas Northern Samar B.3 Permits & Clearance 1.00 Lot B.5 Project Billboard/signboard 1.00 Lot B.7 Construction Safety And Healthy 1.00 Lot B.9 Mobilization And Demobilization 1.00 Lot 903 Formworks And Falsework 66.36 Sq.m 1047 Metal Structures 1,218.00 In.m 1013 Corrugated Metal Roofing, Gauge 24 618.28 Sq.m 1046 Masonry Works 138.60 Sq.m 2.2 Note: The Items To Follow 5.1 The Procuring Entity Shall Give Possession Of All Parts Of The Site To The Contractor Upon The Issuance Of Notice To Proceed. 6.5 The Contractor Shall Employ The Following Key Personnel: Key Personnel Number Civil Engineer 1 Construction Foreman 1 Labor Workers 3 7.4(c) “no Further Instructions”. 7.7 No Further Instructions. 8.1 No Further Instructions. 10 The Site Investigation Reports Are: None 12.3 No Further Instructions. 12.5 In Case Of Semi-permanent Structures, Such As Buildings Of Types 1, 2, And 3 As Classified Under The National Building Code Of The Philippines, Concrete/asphalt Roads, Concrete River Control, Drainage, Irrigation Lined Canals, River Landing, Deep Wells, Rock Causeway, Pedestrian Overpass, And Other Similar Semi-permanent Structures: Five (5) Years. 13 “no Additional Provision.” 18.3(h)(i) No Further Instructions. 21.2 The Arbiter Is: Construction Industry Arbitration Commission 29.1 No Day Works Are Applicable To The Contract. 31.1 The Contractor Shall Submit The Program Of Work To The Procuring Entity’s Representative Within 15days Of Delivery Of The Letter Of Acceptance. 31.3 The Period Between Program Of Work Updates Is 15days. The Amount To Be Withheld For Late Submission Of An Updated Program Of Work Is P 1,000.00. 34.3 The Funding Source Is Coming From Nia 39.1 The Amount Of The Advance Payment Is 15% Of The Contract Price (lump Sum) And Shall Be Release Once Upon Presentation Of The Following Documents As Required: 1. Letter Request For Advance Payment From The Contractor 2. Bank Guarantee For Advance Payment 40.1 Materials And Equipment Delivered On The Site But Not Completely Put In Place Shall Be Included For Payment. 51.1 The Date By Which Operating And Maintenance Manuals Are Required Is Not Applicable. The Date By Which “as Built” Drawings Are Required Is 20 Days Upon Completion Of The Subproject. 51.2 The Amount To Be Withheld For Failing To Produce “as Built” Drawings And/or Operating And Maintenance Manuals By The Date Required Is P1,000.00. Section Vi. Specifications Project Name: Construction Of Siljagon Multi-purpose Gym Phase 2 Location : Brgy. Siljagon, Mapanas, Northern Samar Item No. Description Qty. Unit. B.5 Project Billboard/signboard 1.00 Lot A. Material A. Tarpaulin (4’x8’) 1.00 Pc B. Plywood Marine (1/4”x1.2m X 2.44m) 1.00 Pc C. Coco Lumber, 2” X 3” X 12’ 42.00 Bd.ft. D. Common Nails Assorted 1.00 Kg B. Freight And Handling C. Name And Capacity Of Equipment D. Labor Derivation (subsidiary Work Description (1 Gang =1- Foreman, 1-carpenter, 1-laborer 1.00 E. Labor Requirement Foreman 1 1.00 Skilled Carpenter 1 1.00 Unskilled 1 1.00 B.9 Mobilization And Demobilization 1.00 Lot A. Material A. Safety Helmet 2.00 Pc B. Safety Shoes 2.00 Pc C. Safety Vest 2.00 Pc D. Working Gloves 2.00 Pc E. Face Mask (surgical/cloth) 1.00 Box F. Eye Googles 2.00 Pc G. Sanitizing Solution 2.00 Lit H. Ethyl Alcohol 2.00 Lit I. Disinfectant Spray 2.00 Can J. Liquid Hand Soap 2.00 Lit Environmental Mitigating Cost A. Plywood Ordinary (1/4”x1.2m X 2.44m) 1.00 Pc B. Coco Lumber, 2” X 2” X 12’ 12.00 Pcs C. Qde White Enamel 2.00 L D. Qde Red 1.00 Pint E. Qde Green 1.00 Pint F. Qde Blue 1.00 Pint G. Paint Brush, 2” 2.00 Pc H. Lettering Brush 1.00 Pc I. Cwn 2” 1.00 Kg J. Cwn ½” 1.00 Kg K. Trapal, 12 X 12 1.00 Unit B. Freight And Handling C. Name And Capacity Of Equipment D. Labor Derivation (subsidiary Work Description E. Labor Requirement Safety Officer 1.00 Health Personnel (full Time First Aide) 1.00 Sanitation Aide 1.00 B.9 Mobilzation And Demobilization 1.00 Lot A. Material B. Freight And Handling C. Name And Capacity Of Equipment Cargo/service Truck (2-5 Mt) D. Labor Derivation (subsidiary Work Description E. Labor Requirement 1047 Metal Structures 1,218.00 In.m A. Material A. Lc 200x75x25x3.2 203.00 Pcs 11,449.20 Kgs B. Sag Rods, Rsb, Plain, 12mmǿ 39.00 Pcs 207.79 Kgs C. Welding Rod 256.00 Kg D. Paint Red Lead 12.00 Gal E. Paint Brush, 2” 12.00 Pc B. Freight And Handling C. Name And Capacity Of Equipment Welding Machine, Electric Driven/ Dc Output 1.00 Cutting Outfit 1.00 D. Labor Derivation (subsidiary Work Description Truss Fabrication And Installation (including Purlins) Fabrication And Install: 1-foreman, 1-welder, 3-laborers 1,218.00 Capability: 18 In.m./day/gang E. Labor Requirement Foreman 1 1.00 Skilled Welder 1 2.00 Unskilled 3 2.00 1013 Corrugated Metal Roofing, Gauge 24 618.28 Sq.m. A. Material Roofing: 618.28 Sq.m. A. 0.6mm Thk Pre-painted Long Span (ribbed Type) G.i Roofing 619.00 In.m. B. J Bolt ¼ X 2 ½ ’’, With Nut And Bonded Washer 3,714.00 Pc C. Touchup Paint 6.00 L D. Paint Brush, 2” 5.00 Pc B. Freight And Handling C. Name And Capacity Of Equipment D. Labor Derivation (subsidiary Work Description Roofing Sheets Installation Install: 1 Gang= 1-foreman, 1-carpenter, 3-laborers Capability: 20 Sq.m (doors)/day/gang Jamb Installation Install: 1 Gang= 1-foreman, 1-skilled, 1-laborer Capability: 4 Sets (jamb)/day/gang Window Installation Install: 1 Gang= 1-foreman, 1-skilled, 1-laborer 1.92 Capability: 2.88 Sq.m (window)/day/gang E. Labor Requirement Foreman 1 1.00 Skilled Carpenter 1 1.00 Unskilled 1 1.00 1002 Plumbing Works 1.00 Lot A. Material Cold Water Line A. Pprc Pipe,20mm Dia. X 4m, Pn 16 1.00 Pc B. Pp-r Tee, 20mm Dia. 1.00 Pc C. Pp-r Elbow, 20mm Dia. 2.00 Pc D. Tefflon Tape 1.00 Roll Fixture E. Wall Faucet, 1/2” X 4”, Stainless Steel 1.00 Pc F. Gate Valve 20mm Dia 1.00 Pc B. Freight And Handling C. Name And Capacity Of Equipment D. Labor Derivation (subsidiary Work Description Plumbing Installation: Install: 1gang=1-foreman,1-plumber, 1-laborer Capability: 8 Pcs Pipes /day/gang Fixture Installation: Install: 1gang=1-foreman,1-plumber, 1-laborer Capability: 8 Fixtures /day/gang E. Labor Requirement Foreman 1 1.00 Skilled Plumber 1 1.00 Unskilled 1 1.00 1032 Painting, Varnishing And Other Related Works 40.32 Sq.m. A. Material Concrete/masonry Walls/ Ceiling 40.32 Sq.m. A. Skimcoat, 20kg 1.00 Bag B. Acrylic Solvent Based Paint 2.00 Gal C. Paint Enamel, Semi Gloss 2.00 Gal D. Sandpaper 3.00 Pc E. Paint Brush, 2” 1.00 Pc F. Paint Roller (152mm) 1.00 Pc B. Freight And Handling C. Name And Capacity Of Equipment D. Labor Derivation (subsidiary Work Description Plumbing Installation: Install: 1gang=1-foreman,1-painter, 1-laborer Capability: 30 Sq.m. (roller)/day/gang E. Labor Requirement Foreman 1 1.00 Skilled Painter 1 2.00 Unskilled 1 2.00 1100 Conduits, Boxes And Fittings 1.00 Ls A. Material Conduits & Fittings A. Pvc Conduit Pipe (3m X 20mm D), Orange 4.00 Pc B. Pvc Conduit Elbow 90 Deg, (20mm D) 4.00 Pc C. Electrical Rigid Steel Conduit (25.4mm D) Pc D. Elbow 90 Deg (rigid Steel) (25mm D) Pc E. Service Entrance Cap (25.4mm D) Pc F. Solvent Cement,400cc 1.00 Can Boxes A. Octagonal Junction Box Type Gauge #16 Pc B. Utility Box Gauge #16 (50mm X 101mm X 53mm) 1.00 Pc B. Freight And Handling C. Name And Capacity Of Equipment D. Labor Derivation (subsidiary Work Description Conduit Installation Install: 1 Gang = 1-foreman, 1- Electrician, 1-laborer 12.00 Capability: 28m/day/gang E. Labor Requirement Foreman 1 1.00 Skilled Electrician 1 1.00 Unskilled 1 1.00 1101 Wires And Wiring Devices 1.00 Ls A. Material Wires A. Electric Wires Thwn/thhn 3.5 Mm2 20.00 M B. Electric Wires Thwn/thhn 5.5 Mm2 M C. Electric Wires Thwn/thhn 14 Mm2 M Wiring Devices D. Polarized 3-prongs (acu Outlet) 1.00 Set E. Two-gang Switch Set F. Three Gang Switch Set G. One Gang Convenience Outlet Set H. Duplex Conveniece Outlet Set I. Polarized 3-prongs (acu Outlet Set J. Electrical Tape 3/4 X 20 Yds 1.00 Pc B. Freight And Handling C. Name And Capacity Of Equipment D. Labor Derivation (subsidiary Work Description Wirings Install: 1 Gang =1-foreman, 1-electrician, 3-laborers 20.00 Capability: 144m/day/gang E. Labor Requirement Foreman 1 1.00 Skilled Electrician 1 1.00 Unskilled 1 1.00 Section Vii. Drawings Bill Of Quantities Item No. Scope Of Work Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Amount 1.) Construction Of Siljagon Multi-purpose Gym Phase 2, Brgy. Siljagon, Mapanas, N. Samar B.5 Permits & Clearances 1.00 Lot B.5 Project Billboard/signboard 1.00 Lot 5,409.36 5,409.36 B.7 Construction Safety And Health 1.00 Lot 24,643.00 24,643.00 B.9 Mobilization And Demobilization 1.00 Lot 12,528.00 12,528.00 903 Formworks And Falseworks 1.00 Lot 2,134.55 141,648.64 1047 Metal Structures 1,218.00 Lot 1,126.61 1,372,213.09 1013 Corrugated Metal Roofing, Gauge 24 618.28 Sq.m. 815.66 504,306.60 1046 Masonry Works 138.60 Ls 1,574.15 218,177.28 Total 2,278,925.97 Total Cost Of All Line Item Includes Cost Of Contractor’s Profit, Taxes And Ocm. Attached Detailed Cost Estimates Section Ix. Bidding Forms Table Of Contents Bid Form 79 Form Of Contract Agreement 81 Omnibus Sworn Statement 83 Bid Form Date: Iaeb No: To: Lgu-mapanas Northern Samar Address: Mapanas Northern Samar We, The Undersigned, Declare That: We Have Examined And Have No Reservation To The Bidding Documents, Including Addenda, For The Contract Construction Of Siljagon Multi-purpose Gym Phase 2 , Barangay Siljagon , Mapanas N. Samar (a) We Offer To Execute The Works For This Contract In Accordance With The Bid And Bid Data Sheet, General And Special Conditions Of Contract Accompanying This Bid; The Total Price Of Our Bid, Excluding Any Discounts Offered In Item (d) Below Is: [insert Information]; The Discounts Offered And The Methodology For Their Application Are: [insert Information]; (b) Our Bid Shall Be Valid For A Period Of 120 Days From The Date Fixed For The Bid Submission Deadline In Accordance With The Bidding Documents, And It Shall Remain Binding Upon Us And May Be Accepted At Any Time Before The Expiration Of That Period; (c) If Our Bid Is Accepted, We Commit To Obtain A Performance Security In The Amount Of [insert Percentage Amount] Percent Of The Contract Price For The Due Performance Of The Contract; (d) Our Firm, Including Any Subcontractors Or Suppliers For Any Part Of The Contract, Have Nationalities From The Following Eligible Countries: [insert Information]; (e) We Are Not Participating, As Bidders, In More Than One Bid In This Bidding Process, Other Than Alternative Offers In Accordance With The Bidding Documents; (f) Our Firm, Its Affiliates Or Subsidiaries, Including Any Subcontractors Or Suppliers For Any Part Of The Contract, Has Not Been Declared Ineligible By The Funding Source; (g) We Understand That This Bid, Together With Your Written Acceptance Thereof Included In Your Notification Of Award, Shall Constitute A Binding Contract Between Us, Until A Formal Contract Is Prepared And Executed; And (h) We Understand That You Are Not Bound To Accept The Lowest Evaluated Bid Or Any Other Bid That You May Receive. Name: In The Capacity Of: Signed: Duly Authorized To Sign The Bid For And On Behalf Of: Date: ___________ Form Of Contract Agreement This Agreement, Made This [insert Date] Day Of [insert Month], [insert Year] Between [name And Address Of Procuring Entity](hereinafter Called The “entity”) And [name And Address Of Contractor] (hereinafter Called The “contractor”). Whereas, The Entity Is Desirous That The Contractor Execute [name And Identification Number Of Contract] (hereinafter Called “the Works”) And The Entity Has Accepted The Bid For [insert The Amount In Specified Currency In Numbers And Words] By The Contractor For The Execution And Completion Of Such Works And The Remedying Of Any Defects Therein. Now This Agreement Witnesseth As Follows: 1. In This Agreement, Words And Expressions Shall Have The Same Meanings As Are Respectively Assigned To Them In The Conditions Of Contract Hereinafter Referred To. 2. The Following Documents Shall Be Attached, Deemed To Form, And Be Read And Construed As Part Of This Agreement, To Wit: (a) General And Special Conditions Of Contract; (b) Drawings/plans; (c) Specifications; (d) Invitation To Apply For Eligibility And To Bid; (e) Instructions To Bidders; (f) Bid Data Sheet; (g) Addenda And/or Supplemental/bid Bulletins, If Any; (h) Bid Form, Including All The Documents/statements Contained In The Bidder’s Bidding Envelopes, As Annexes; (i) Eligibility Requirements, Documents And/or Statements; (j) Performance Security; (k) Credit Line Issued By A Licensed Bank, If Any; (l) Notice Of Award Of Contract And The Bidder’s Conforme Thereto; (m) Other Contract Documents That May Be Required By Existing Laws And/or The Entity. 3. In Consideration Of The Payments To Be Made By The Entity To The Contractor As Hereinafter Mentioned, The Contractor Hereby Covenants With The Entity To Execute And Complete The Works And Remedy Any Defects Therein In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Contract In All Respects. 4. The Entity Hereby Covenants To Pay The Contractor In Consideration Of The Execution And Completion Of The Works And The Remedying Of Defects Wherein, The Contract Price Or Such Other Sum As May Become Payable Under The Provisions Of This Contract At The Times And In The Manner Prescribed By This Contract. In Witness Whereof The Parties Thereto Have Caused This Agreement To Be Executed The Day And Year First Before Written. Signed, Sealed, Delivered By The (for The Entity) Signed, Sealed, Delivered By The (for The Contractor). Binding Signature Of Procuring Entity ________________________________________________ Binding Signature Of Contractor _____________________________________________ [addendum Showing The Corrections, If Any, Made During The Bid Evaluation Should Be Attached With This Agreement] Omnibus Sworn Statement Republic Of The Philippines ) City/municipality Of ______ ) S.s. Affidavit I, [name Of Affiant], Of Legal Age, [civil Status], [nationality], And Residing At [address Of Affiant], After Having Been Duly Sworn In Accordance With Law, Do Hereby Depose And State That: 1. Select One, Delete The Other: If A Sole Proprietorship: I Am The Sole Proprietor Of [name Of Bidder] With Office Address At [address Of Bidder]; If A Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture: I Am The Duly Authorized And Designated Representative Of [name Of Bidder] With Office Address At [address Of Bidder]; 2. Select One, Delete The Other: If A Sole Proprietorship: As The Owner And Sole Proprietor Of [name Of Bidder], I Have Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary To Represent It In The Bidding For [name Of The Project] Of The [name Of The Procuring Entity]; If A Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture: I Am Granted Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary And/or To Represent The [name Of Bidder] In The Bidding As Shown In The Attached [state Title Of Attached Document Showing Proof Of Authorization (e.g., Duly Notarized Secretary’s Certificate Issued By The Corporation Or The Members Of The Joint Venture)]; 3. [name Of Bidder] Is Not “blacklisted” Or Barred From Bidding By The Government Of The Philippines Or Any Of Its Agencies, Offices, Corporations, Or Local Government Units, Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Whose Blacklisting Rules Have Been Recognized By The Government Procurement Policy Board; 4. Each Of The Documents Submitted In Satisfaction Of The Bidding Requirements Is An Authentic Copy Of The Original, Complete, And All Statements And Information Provided Therein Are True And Correct; 5. [name Of Bidder]is Authorizing The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or Its Duly Authorized Representative(s) To Verify All The Documents Submitted; 6. Select One, Delete The Rest: If A Sole Proprietorship: I Am Not Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; If A Partnership Or Cooperative: None Of The Officers And Members Of [name Of Bidder] Is Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; If A Corporation Or Joint Venture: None Of The Officers, Directors, And Controlling Stockholders Of [name Of Bidder] Is Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; 7. [name Of Bidder] Complies With Existing Labor Laws And Standards; And 8. [name Of Bidder] Is Aware Of And Has Undertaken The Following Responsibilities As A Bidder: A) Carefully Examine All Of The Bidding Documents; B) Acknowledge All Conditions, Local Or Otherwise, Affecting The Implementation Of The Contract; C) Made An Estimate Of The Facilities Available And Needed For The Contract To Be Bid, If Any; And D) Inquire Or Secure Supplemental/bid Bulletin(s) Issued For The [name Of The Project]. In Witness Whereof, I Have Hereunto Set My Hand This __ Day Of ___, 20__ At ____________, Philippines. _____________________________________ Bidder’s Representative/authorized Signatory [jurat] * This Form Will Not Apply For Wb Funded Projects.

Details: Description Government Of The Republic Of The Philippines Department Of Agrarian Reform Provincial Agrarian Reform Office Negros Oriental Dumaguete City Philippine Bidding Documents Procurement Of Catering Services For Arbdsp Training And Activities Under Social Infra Building (sib), Enterprise Development, Economic, And Physical Infrastructure Support Services (edes), And Climate Resilient Farm Productivity Support (crfps) For The Period Covered February To December 31, 2025 For Dar Pbdd – Negros Oriental (funding Source : Mooe, Pbd-arbdsp) Reference No. 071-no-2024 November 22, 2024 Table Of Contents Section I. Invitation To Bid 3 Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders 9 Section Iii. Bid Data Sheet 39 Section Iv. General Conditions Of Contract 45 Section V. Special Conditions Of Contract 61 Section Vi. Schedule Of Requirements 63 Section Vii. Technical Specifications 67 Section Viii. Bidding Forms 73 Section Ix. Foreign-assisted Projects Error! Bookmark Not Defined. Section I. Invitation To Bid Republic Of The Philippines Department Of Agrarian Reform Tunay Na Pagbabago Sa Repormang Agraryo Project Ref: No. 071-no-2024 Invitation To Bid Procurement Of Catering Services For Arbdsp Training And Activities Under Social Infra Building (sib), Enterprise Development, Economic, And Physical Infrastructure Support Services (edes), And Climate Resilient Farm Productivity Support (crfps) For The Period Covered February To December 31, 2025 1. The Program Beneficiaries Development Division (pbdd) Of The Department Of Agrarian Reform Provincial Office Of Negros Oriental (dar-negros Oriental) Through The Fy 2025 General Appropriations Act, (mooe-pbd-arbdsp) Intends To Apply The Sum Of Three Million Four Hundred Fourteen Thousand Four Hundred (php. 3,414,400.00) Pesos Being The Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) To Payments Under The Contract For The “provision Of Catering Services For Arbdsp 2025 Performance Indicators Of Pbdd-dar, Negros Oriental. Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At Bid Opening. 2. The Dar-negros Oriental Now Invites Bids For The “procurement Of Catering Services For Arbdsp 2025 Performance Indicators- Pbdd-dar Negros Oriental” Which Shall Be In Accordance With The Delivery Schedule Under Section Vi. Schedule Of Requirements. Bidders Should Have Completed, Within One (1) Year From The Date Of Submission And Receipt Of Bids, A Contract Similar To The Project Worth At Least Twenty-five Percent (25%) Of The Abc. The Description Of An Eligible Bidder Is Contained In The Bidding Documents, Particularly, In Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders (itb). Hereunder Stated Below: Lot No. Activity Delivery Period Quantity (pax) Total Cost 1. 1.1 Social Infrastructure Building (sib) – Strengthening Of Existing Arbos To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 1st Quarter 2025 27 Pax @ 200/pax X 75 Batches 405,000.00 2nd Quarter 2025 27 Pax @ 200/pax X 110 Batches 594,000.00 3rd Quarter 2025 27 Pax @ 200/pax X 110 Batches 594,000.00 4th Quarter 2025 27 Pax @ 200/pax X 75 Batches 405,000.00 1.2 Social Infrastructure Building (sib) – Formation Of New Arbos To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 2nd Quarter 2025 18 Pax @ 200/pax X 2 Batches 7,200.00 3rd Quarter 2025 18 Pax @ 200/pax X 2 Batches 7,200.00 Total Sub-abc *2,012,400.00 2. 2.1 Enterprise Development, Economic And Physical Infrastructure Support (edes) – Products And Services Development To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 1st Quarter 2025 30 Pax @ 200/pax X 1 Batch 6,000.00 2nd Quarter 2025 30 Pax @ 200/pax X 1 Batch 6,000.00 3rd Quarter 2025 30 Pax @ 200/pax X 1 Batch 6,000.00 4th Quarter 2025 30 Pax @ 200/pax X 1 Batch 6,000.00 2.2 Enterprise Development, Economic And Physical Infrastructure Support (edes) – Vlfed Livelihood Training To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 1st Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 3 Batches 21,000.00 2nd Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 12 Batches 84,000.00 3rd Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 12 Batches 84,000.00 4th Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 3 Batches 21,000.00 2.3 Enterprise Development, Economic And Physical Infrastructure Support (edes) – Pbd Lawyering Training To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 2nd Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 4 Batches 28,000.00 3rd Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 4 Batches 28,000.00 4th Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 4 Batches 28,000.00 2.4 Enterprise Development, Economic And Physical Infrastructure Support (edes) – Farm Business School Training To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 1st Quarter 2025 30 Pax @ 200/pax X 3 Batches 18,000.00 2nd Quarter 2025 30 Pax @ 200/pax X 8 Batches 48,000.00 3rd Quarter 2025 30 Pax @ 200/pax X 8 Batches 48,000.00 4th Quarter 2025 30 Pax @ 200/pax X 4 Batches 24,000.00 2.5 Enterprise Development, Economic And Physical Infrastructure Support (edes) – Partnership Against Hunger And Poverty Training To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 1st Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 1 Batch 7,000.00 2nd Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 4 Batches 28,000.00 3rd Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 5 Batches 35,000.00 2.6.1 Enterprise Development, Economic And Physical Infrastructure Support (edes) – Provision Of Credit And Microfinance Services – Development Of Arbos To Become Mf Providers Training To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 1st Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 2 Batches 14,000.00 2nd Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 2 Batches 14,000.00 3rd Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 3 Batches 21,000.00 4th Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 3 Batches 21,000.00 2.6.2 Enterprise Development, Economic And Physical Infrastructure Support (edes) – Building/strengthening The Creditworthiness Of Arbs And Arbos Accessing To Credit/mf Services Training To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 2nd Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 2 Batches 14,000.00 3rd Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 2 Batches 14,000.00 Total Sub-abc *624,000.00 3. 3.1 Climate Resilient Farm Productivity Support (crfps) – Sustainable Livelihood Support For Disaster Training To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 1st Quarter 2025 40 Pax @ 200/pax X 8 Batches 64,000.00 2nd Quarter 2025 40 Pax @ 200/pax X 24 Batches 192,000.00 3rd Quarter 2025 40 Pax @ 200/pax X 24 Batches 192,000.00 3.2 Climate Resilient Farm Productivity Support (crfps) – Major Crop-based Block Farm Productivity Training To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 1st Quarter 2025 55 Pax @ 200/pax X 6 Batches 66,000.00 2nd Quarter 2025 55 Pax @ 200/pax X 12 Batches 132,000.00 3rd Quarter 2025 55 Pax @ 200/pax X 12 Batches 132,000.00 Total Sub-abc *778,000.00 Grand Total Abc 3,414,400.00 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) 9184, Otherwise Known As The “government Procurement Reform Act”. 4. Interested Bidders May Obtain Further Information From The Dar Provincial Office Of Negros Oriental – General Services Section And Inspect The Bidding Documents At The Address Given Below During Regular Office Hours (8:00 O’clock In The Morning To 5:00 O’clock In The Afternoon) From Mondays To Fridays. 5. A Complete Set Of Bidding Documents May Be Acquired By Interested Bidders On November 25, 2024, From The Address Below And Upon Payment Of A Nonrefundable Fee For The Bidding Documents, Pursuant To The Latest Guidelines Issued By The Gppb, In The Amount Of Php 5,000.00. It May Also Be Downloaded Free Of Charge From The Website Of The Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (philgeps), Provided That Bidders Shall Pay The Nonrefundable Fee For The Bidding Documents Not Later Than The Submission Of Their Bids. 6. The Dar – Negros Oriental Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference On December 2, 2024, At 9:00 O’clock In The Morning At The Conference Room Of Dar-negros Oriental, Which Shall Be Open To All Interested Parties. 7. Bids Must Be Delivered To The Address Below On Or Before 10:00 Am On December 16, 2024. All Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Bid Security In Any Of The Acceptable Forms And In The Amount Stated In Itb Clause 18. Bid Opening Shall Be On December 16, 2024, At 1:00 O’clock In The Afternoon At The Conference Room Of Dar-negros Oriental. Bids Will Be Opened In The Presence Of The Bidders’ Representatives Who Choose To Attend At The Address Below. Late Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. 8. The Dar-negros Oriental Reserves The Right To Accept Or Reject Any Bid, To Annul The Bidding Process, And To Reject All Bids At Any Time Prior To Contract Award, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. 9. For Further Information, Please Refer To: Anthony Rey D. Lobrido Acting Bac Secretariat General Services Section, Dar Dumaguete City 6200 The Market Place, Calindagan, Dumaguete City (035) 422-0607 Or 422-5498 Or 422-0608 Loc. 22 Gsudarnegor2018@gmail.com _______________________________________ Sgd. Lilany P. Dipaling Bac Chairperson Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders Notes On The Instructions To Bidders This Section Of The Bidding Documents Provides The Information Necessary For Bidders To Prepare Responsive Bids, In Accordance With The Requirements Of The Procuring Entity. It Also Provides Information On Bid Submission, Eligibility Check, Opening And Evaluation Of Bids, Post-qualification And On The Award Of Contract. This Section Also Contains Provisions That Are To Be Used Unchanged. Section Iii Consists Of Provisions That Supplement, Amend, Or Specify In Detail, Information Or Requirements Included In Section Ii Which Are Specific To Each Procurement. Matters Governing Performance Of The Supplier, Payments Under The Contract, Or Matters Affecting The Risks, Rights, And Obligations Of The Parties Under The Contract Are Not Normally Included In This Section, But Rather Under Section Iv. General Conditions Of Contract (gcc), And/or Section V. Special Conditions Of Contract (scc). If Duplication Of A Subject Is Inevitable In Other Sections Of The Document Prepared By The Procuring Entity, Care Must Be Exercised To Avoid Contradictions Between Clauses Dealing With The Same Matter. Table Of Contents A. General 12 1. Scope Of Bid 12 2. Source Of Funds 12 3. Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, And Coercive Practices 12 4. Conflict Of Interest 13 5. Eligible Bidders 15 6. Bidder’s Responsibilities 16 7. Origin Of Goods 18 8. Subcontracts 19 B. Contents Of Bidding Documents 19 9. Pre-bid Conference 19 10. Clarification And Amendment Of Bidding Documents 20 C. Preparation Of Bids 20 11. Language Of Bid 20 12. Documents Comprising The Bid: Eligibility And Technical Components 20 13. Documents Comprising The Bid: Financial Component 22 14. Alternative Bids 23 15. Bid Prices 24 16. Bid Currencies 25 17. Bid Validity 25 18. Bid Security 26 19. Format And Signing Of Bids 28 20. Sealing And Marking Of Bids 28 D. Submission And Opening Of Bids 29 21. Deadline For Submission Of Bids 29 22. Late Bids 29 23. Modification And Withdrawal Of Bids 29 24. Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids 30 E. Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 32 25. Process To Be Confidential 32 26. Clarification Of Bids 32 27. Domestic Preference 32 28. Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 33 29. Post-qualification 34 30. Reservation Clause 35 F. Award Of Contract 36 31. Contract Award 36 32. Signing Of The Contract 37 33. Performance Security 38 34. Notice To Proceed 38 35. Protest Mechanism…………………………………………………………………37 A. General 1. Scope Of Bid 1.1. The Procuring Entity Named In The Bds Invites Bids For The Supply And Delivery Of The Goods As Described In Section Vii. Technical Specifications. 1.2. The Name, Identification, And Number Of Lots Specific To This Bidding Are Provided In The Bds. The Contracting Strategy And Basis Of Evaluation Of Lots Is Described In Itb Clause 28. 2. Source Of Funds The Procuring Entity Has A Budget Or Has Received Funds From The Funding Source Named In The Bds, And In The Amount Indicated In The Bds. It Intends To Apply Part Of The Funds Received For The Project, As Defined In The Bds, To Cover Eligible Payments Under The Contract. 3. Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, And Coercive Practices 3.1. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Bds, The Procuring Entity As Well As The Bidders And Suppliers Shall Observe The Highest Standard Of Ethics During The Procurement And Execution Of The Contract. In Pursuance Of This Policy, The Procuring Entity: (a) Defines, For Purposes Of This Provision, The Terms Set Forth Below As Follows: (i) “corrupt Practice” Means Behavior On The Part Of Officials In The Public Or Private Sectors By Which They Improperly And Unlawfully Enrich Themselves, Others, Or Induce Others To Do So, By Misusing The Position In Which They Are Placed, And Includes The Offering, Giving, Receiving, Or Soliciting Of Anything Of Value To Influence The Action Of Any Such Official In The Procurement Process Or In Contract Execution; Entering, On Behalf Of The Government, Into Any Contract Or Transaction Manifestly And Grossly Disadvantageous To The Same, Whether Or Not The Public Officer Profited Or Will Profit Thereby, And Similar Acts As Provided In Ra 3019. (ii) “fraudulent Practice” Means A Misrepresentation Of Facts In Order To Influence A Procurement Process Or The Execution Of A Contract To The Detriment Of The Procuring Entity, And Includes Collusive Practices Among Bidders (prior To Or After Bid Submission) Designed To Establish Bid Prices At Artificial, Non-competitive Levels And To Deprive The Procuring Entity Of The Benefits Of Free And Open Competition. (iii) “collusive Practices” Means A Scheme Or Arrangement Between Two Or More Bidders, With Or Without The Knowledge Of The Procuring Entity, Designed To Establish Bid Prices At Artificial, Non-competitive Levels. (iv) “coercive Practices” Means Harming Or Threatening To Harm, Directly Or Indirectly, Persons, Or Their Property To Influence Their Participation In A Procurement Process, Or Affect The Execution Of A Contract; (v) “obstructive Practice” Is (aa) Deliberately Destroying, Falsifying, Altering Or Concealing Of Evidence Material To An Administrative Proceedings Or Investigation Or Making False Statements To Investigators In Order To Materially Impede An Administrative Proceedings Or Investigation Of The Procuring Entity Or Any Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Into Allegations Of A Corrupt, Fraudulent, Coercive Or Collusive Practice; And/or Threatening, Harassing Or Intimidating Any Party To Prevent It From Disclosing Its Knowledge Of Matters Relevant To The Administrative Proceedings Or Investigation Or From Pursuing Such Proceedings Or Investigation; Or (bb) Acts Intended To Materially Impede The Exercise Of The Inspection And Audit Rights Of The Procuring Entity Or Any Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Herein. (b) Will Reject A Proposal For Award If It Determines That The Bidder Recommended For Award Has Engaged In Any Of The Practices Mentioned In This Clause For Purposes Of Competing For The Contract. 3.2. Further, The Procuring Entity Will Seek To Impose The Maximum Civil, Administrative, And/or Criminal Penalties Available Under Applicable Laws On Individuals And Organizations Deemed To Be Involved In Any Of The Practices Mentioned In Itb Clause 3.1(a). 3.3. Furthermore, The Funding Source And The Procuring Entity Reserve The Right To Inspect And Audit Records And Accounts Of A Bidder Or Supplier In The Bidding For And Performance Of A Contract Themselves Or Through Independent Auditors As Reflected In The Gcc Clause 3. 4. Conflict Of Interest 4.1. All Bidders Found To Have Conflicting Interests Shall Be Disqualified To Participate In The Procurement At Hand, Without Prejudice To The Imposition Of Appropriate Administrative, Civil, And Criminal Sanctions. A Bidder May Be Considered To Have Conflicting Interests With Another Bidder In Any Of The Events Described In Paragraphs (a) Through (c) Below And A General Conflict Of Interest In Any Of The Circumstances Set Out In Paragraphs (d) Through (g) Below: (a) A Bidder Has Controlling Shareholders In Common With Another Bidder; (b) A Bidder Receives Or Has Received Any Direct Or Indirect Subsidy From Any Other Bidder; (c) A Bidder Has The Same Legal Representative As That Of Another Bidder For Purposes Of This Bid; (d) A Bidder Has A Relationship, Directly Or Through Third Parties, That Puts Them In A Position To Have Access To Information About Or Influence On The Bid Of Another Bidder Or Influence The Decisions Of The Procuring Entity Regarding This Bidding Process; (e) A Bidder Submits More Than One Bid In This Bidding Process. However, This Does Not Limit The Participation Of Subcontractors In More Than One Bid; (f) A Bidder Who Participated As A Consultant In The Preparation Of The Design Or Technical Specifications Of The Goods And Related Services That Are The Subject Of The Bid; Or (g) A Bidder Who Lends, Or Temporarily Seconds, Its Personnel To Firms Or Organizations Which Are Engaged In Consulting Services For The Preparation Related To Procurement For Or Implementation Of The Project, If The Personnel Would Be Involved In Any Capacity On The Same Project. 4.2. In Accordance With Section 47 Of The Irr Of Ra 9184, All Bidding Documents Shall Be Accompanied By A Sworn Affidavit Of The Bidder That It Is Not Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity (hope), Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), Members Of The Technical Working Group (twg), Members Of The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office (pmo) Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants, By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree. On The Part Of The Bidder, This Clause Shall Apply To The Following Persons: (a) If The Bidder Is An Individual Or A Sole Proprietorship, To The Bidder Himself; (b) If The Bidder Is A Partnership, To All Its Officers And Members; (c) If The Bidder Is A Corporation, To All Its Officers, Directors, And Controlling Stockholders; (d) If The Bidder Is A Cooperative, To All Its Officers, Directors, And Controlling Shareholders Or Members; And (e) If The Bidder Is A Joint Venture (jv), The Provisions Of Items (a), (b), (c), Or (d) Of This Clause Shall Correspondingly Apply To Each Of The Members Of The Said Jv, As May Be Appropriate. Relationship Of The Nature Described Above Or Failure To Comply With This Clause Will Result In The Automatic Disqualification Of A Bidder. 5. Eligible Bidders 5.1. Unless Otherwise Provided In The Bds, The Following Persons Shall Be Eligible To Participate In This Bidding: (a) Duly Licensed Filipino Citizens/sole Proprietorships; (b) Partnerships Duly Organized Under The Laws Of The Philippines And Of Which At Least Sixty Percent (60%) Of The Interest Belongs To Citizens Of The Philippines; (c) Corporations Duly Organized Under The Laws Of The Philippines, And Of Which At Least Sixty Percent (60%) Of The Outstanding Capital Stock Belongs To Citizens Of The Philippines; (d) Cooperatives Duly Organized Under The Laws Of The Philippines; And (e) Persons/entities Forming Themselves Into A Joint Venture (jv), I.e., A Group Of Two (2) Or More Persons/entities That Intend To Be Jointly And Severally Responsible Or Liable For A Particular Contract: Provided, However, That Filipino Ownership Or Interest Of The Jv Concerned Shall Be At Least Sixty Percent (60%). 5.2. Foreign Bidders May Be Eligible To Participate When Any Of The Following Circumstances Exist, As Specified In The Bds: (a) When A Treaty Or International Or Executive Agreement As Provided In Section 4 Of Ra 9184 And Its Irr Allow Foreign Bidders To Participate; (b) Citizens, Corporations, Or Associations Of A Country, The Laws Or Regulations Of Which Grant Reciprocal Rights Or Privileges To Citizens, Corporations, Or Associations Of The Philippines; (c) When The Goods Sought To Be Procured Are Not Available From Local Suppliers; Or (d) When There Is A Need To Prevent Situations That Defeat Competition Or Restrain Trade. 5.3. Government Owned Or –controlled Corporations (goccs) May Be Eligible To Participate Only If They Can Establish That They (a) Are Legally And Financially Autonomous, (b) Operate Under Commercial Law, And (c) Are Not Attached Agencies Of The Procuring Entity. 5.4. Unless Otherwise Provided In The Bds, The Bidder Must Have Completed A Single Largest Completed Contract (slcc) Similar To The Project And The Value Of Which, Adjusted, If Necessary, By The Bidder To Current Prices Using The Philippine Statistics Authority (psa) Consumer Price Index, Must Be At Least Equivalent To A Percentage Of The Abc Stated In The Bds. For This Purpose, Contracts Similar To The Project Shall Be Those Described In The Bds, And Completed Within The Relevant Period Stated In The Invitation To Bid And Itb Clause 12.1(a)(ii). 5.5. The Bidder Must Submit A Computation Of Its Net Financial Contracting Capacity (nfcc), Which Must Be At Least Equal To The Abc To Be Bid, Calculated As Follows: Nfcc = [(current Assets Minus Current Liabilities) (15)] Minus The Value Of All Outstanding Or Uncompleted Portions Of The Projects Under Ongoing Contracts, Including Awarded Contracts Yet To Be Started, Coinciding With The Contract To Be Bid. The Values Of The Domestic Bidder’s Current Assets And Current Liabilities Shall Be Based On The Latest Audited Financial Statements Submitted To The Bir. For Purposes Of Computing The Foreign Bidders’ Nfcc, The Value Of The Current Assets And Current Liabilities Shall Be Based On Their Audited Financial Statements Prepared In Accordance With International Financial Reporting Standards. If The Prospective Bidder Opts To Submit A Committed Line Of Credit, It Must Be At Least Equal To Ten Percent (10%) Of The Abc To Be Bid. If Issued By A Foreign Universal Or Commercial Bank, It Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Local Universal Or Commercial Bank. 6. Bidder’s Responsibilities 6.1. The Bidder Or Its Duly Authorized Representative Shall Submit A Sworn Statement In The Form Prescribed In Error! No Bookmark Name Given. As Required In Itb Clause 12.1(b)(iii). 6.2. The Bidder Is Responsible For The Following: (a) Having Taken Steps To Carefully Examine All Of The Bidding Documents; (b) Having Acknowledged All Conditions, Local Or Otherwise, Affecting The Implementation Of The Contract; (c) Having Made An Estimate Of The Facilities Available And Needed For The Contract To Be Bid, If Any; (d) Having Complied With Its Responsibility To Inquire Or Secure Supplemental/bid Bulletin(s) As Provided Under Itb Clause 10.4. (e) Ensuring That It Is Not “blacklisted” Or Barred From Bidding By The Gop Or Any Of Its Agencies, Offices, Corporations, Or Lgus, Including Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Whose Blacklisting Rules Have Been Recognized By The Gppb; (f) Ensuring That Each Of The Documents Submitted In Satisfaction Of The Bidding Requirements Is An Authentic Copy Of The Original, Complete, And All Statements And Information Provided Therein Are True And Correct; (g) Authorizing The Hope Or Its Duly Authorized Representative/s To Verify All The Documents Submitted; (h) Ensuring That The Signatory Is The Duly Authorized Representative Of The Bidder, And Granted Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary And/or To Represent The Bidder In The Bidding, With The Duly Notarized Secretary’s Certificate Attesting To Such Fact, If The Bidder Is A Corporation, Partnership, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture; (i) Complying With The Disclosure Provision Under Section 47 Of Ra 9184 And Its Irr In Relation To Other Provisions Of Ra 3019; (j) Complying With Existing Labor Laws And Standards, In The Case Of Procurement Of Services; Moreover, Bidder Undertakes To: (i) Ensure The Entitlement Of Workers To Wages, Hours Of Work, Safety And Health And Other Prevailing Conditions Of Work As Established By National Laws, Rules And Regulations; Or Collective Bargaining Agreement; Or Arbitration Award, If And When Applicable. In Case There Is A Finding By The Procuring Entity Or The Dole Of Underpayment Or Non-payment Of Workers’ Wage And Wage-related Benefits, Bidder Agrees That The Performance Security Or Portion Of The Contract Amount Shall Be Withheld In Favor Of The Complaining Workers Pursuant To Appropriate Provisions Of Republic Act No. 9184 Without Prejudice To The Institution Of Appropriate Actions Under The Labor Code, As Amended, And Other Social Legislations. (ii) Comply With Occupational Safety And Health Standards And To Correct Deficiencies, If Any. In Case Of Imminent Danger, Injury Or Death Of The Worker, Bidder Undertakes To Suspend Contract Implementation Pending Clearance To Proceed From The Dole Regional Office And To Comply With Work Stoppage Order; And (iii) Inform The Workers Of Their Conditions Of Work, Labor Clauses Under The Contract Specifying Wages, Hours Of Work And Other Benefits Under Prevailing National Laws, Rules And Regulations; Or Collective Bargaining Agreement; Or Arbitration Award, If And When Applicable, Through Posting In Two (2) Conspicuous Places In The Establishment’s Premises; And (k) Ensuring That It Did Not Give Or Pay, Directly Or Indirectly, Any Commission, Amount, Fee, Or Any Form Of Consideration, Pecuniary Or Otherwise, To Any Person Or Official, Personnel Or Representative Of The Government In Relation To Any Procurement Project Or Activity. Failure To Observe Any Of The Above Responsibilities Shall Be At The Risk Of The Bidder Concerned. 6.3. The Bidder Is Expected To Examine All Instructions, Forms, Terms, And Specifications In The Bidding Documents. 6.4. It Shall Be The Sole Responsibility Of The Bidder To Determine And To Satisfy Itself By Such Means As It Considers Necessary Or Desirable As To All Matters Pertaining To The Contract To Be Bid, Including: (a) The Location And The Nature Of This Project; (b) Climatic Conditions; (c) Transportation Facilities; And (d) Other Factors That May Affect The Cost, Duration, And Execution Or Implementation Of This Project. 6.5. The Procuring Entity Shall Not Assume Any Responsibility Regarding Erroneous Interpretations Or Conclusions By The Prospective Or Eligible Bidder Out Of The Data Furnished By The Procuring Entity. However, The Procuring Entity Shall Ensure That All Information In The Bidding Documents, Including Bid/supplemental Bid Bulletin/s Issued, Are Correct And Consistent. 6.6. Before Submitting Their Bids, The Bidder Is Deemed To Have Become Familiar With All Existing Laws, Decrees, Ordinances, Acts And Regulations Of The Philippines Which May Affect This Project In Any Way. 6.7. The Bidder Shall Bear All Costs Associated With The Preparation And Submission Of His Bid, And The Procuring Entity Will In No Case Be Responsible Or Liable For Those Costs, Regardless Of The Conduct Or Outcome Of The Bidding Process. 6.8. The Bidder Should Note That The Procuring Entity Will Accept Bids Only From Those That Have Paid The Applicable Fee For The Bidding Documents At The Office Indicated In The Invitation To Bid. 7. Origin Of Goods Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Bds, There Is No Restriction On The Origin Of Goods Other Than Those Prohibited By A Decision Of The United Nations Security Council Taken Under Chapter Vii Of The Charter Of The United Nations, Subject To Itb Clause 27.1. 8. Subcontracts 8.1. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Bds, The Bidder May Subcontract Portions Of The Goods To An Extent As May Be Approved By The Procuring Entity And Stated In The Bds. However, Subcontracting Of Any Portion Shall Not Relieve The Bidder From Any Liability Or Obligation That May Arise From The Contract For This Project. 8.2. Subcontractors Must Submit The Documentary Requirements Under Itb Clause 12 And Comply With The Eligibility Criteria Specified In The Bds. In The Event That Any Subcontractor Is Found By The Procuring Entity To Be Ineligible, The Subcontracting Of Such Portion Of The Goods Shall Be Disallowed. 8.3. The Bidder May Identify The Subcontractor To Whom A Portion Of The Goods Will Be Subcontracted At Any Stage Of The Bidding Process Or During Contract Implementation. If The Bidder Opts To Disclose The Name Of The Subcontractor During Bid Submission, The Bidder Shall Include The Required Documents As Part Of The Technical Component Of Its Bid. B. Contents Of Bidding Documents 9. Pre-bid Conference 9.1. (a) If So Specified In The Bds, A Pre-bid Conference Shall Be Held At The Venue And On The Date Indicated Therein, To Clarify And Address The Bidders’ Questions On The Technical And Financial Components Of This Project. (b) The Pre-bid Conference Shall Be Held At Least Twelve (12) Calendar Days Before The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids, But Not Earlier Than Seven (7) Calendar Days From The Posting Of The Invitation To Bid/bidding Documents In The Philgeps Website. If The Procuring Entity Determines That, By Reason Of The Method, Nature, Or Complexity Of The Contract To Be Bid, Or When International Participation Will Be More Advantageous To The Gop, A Longer Period For The Preparation Of Bids Is Necessary, The Pre-bid Conference Shall Be Held At Least Thirty (30) Calendar Days Before The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids, As Specified In The Bds. 9.2. Bidders Are Encouraged To Attend The Pre-bid Conference To Ensure That They Fully Understand The Procuring Entity’s Requirements. Non-attendance Of The Bidder Will In No Way Prejudice Its Bid; However, The Bidder Is Expected To Know The Changes And/or Amendments To The Bidding Documents As Recorded In The Minutes Of The Pre-bid Conference And The Supplemental/bid Bulletin. The Minutes Of The Pre-bid Conference Shall Be Recorded And Prepared Not Later Than Five (5) Calendar Days After The Pre-bid Conference. The Minutes Shall Be Made Available To Prospective Bidders Not Later Than Five (5) Days Upon Written Request. 9.3 Decisions Of The Bac Amending Any Provision Of The Bidding Documents Shall Be Issued In Writing Through A Supplemental/bid Bulletin At Least Seven (7) Calendar Days Before The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 10. Clarification And Amendment Of Bidding Documents 10.1. Prospective Bidders May Request For Clarification On And/or Interpretation Of Any Part Of The Bidding Documents. Such Request Must Be In Writing And Submitted To The Procuring Entity At The Address Indicated In The Bds At Least Ten (10) Calendar Days Before The Deadline Set For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 10.2. The Bac Shall Respond To The Said Request By Issuing A Supplemental/bid Bulletin, To Be Made Available To All Those Who Have Properly Secured The Bidding Documents, At Least Seven (7) Calendar Days Before The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 10.3. Supplemental/bid Bulletins May Also Be Issued Upon The Procuring Entity’s Initiative For Purposes Of Clarifying Or Modifying Any Provision Of The Bidding Documents Not Later Than Seven (7) Calendar Days Before The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. Any Modification To The Bidding Documents Shall Be Identified As An Amendment. 10.4. Any Supplemental/bid Bulletin Issued By The Bac Shall Also Be Posted In The Philgeps And The Website Of The Procuring Entity Concerned, If Available, And At Any Conspicuous Place In The Premises Of The Procuring Entity Concerned. It Shall Be The Responsibility Of All Bidders Who Have Properly Secured The Bidding Documents To Inquire And Secure Supplemental/bid Bulletins That May Be Issued By The Bac. However, Bidders Who Have Submitted Bids Before The Issuance Of The Supplemental/bid Bulletin Must Be Informed And Allowed To Modify Or Withdraw Their Bids In Accordance With Itb Clause 23. C. Preparation Of Bids 11. Language Of Bids The Eligibility Requirements Or Statements, The Bids, And All Other Documents To Be Submitted To The Bac Must Be In English. If The Eligibility Requirements Or Statements, The Bids, And All Other Documents Submitted To The Bac Are In Foreign Language Other Than English, It Must Be Accompanied By A Translation Of The Documents In English. The Documents Shall Be Translated By The Relevant Foreign Government Agency, The Foreign Government Agency Authorized To Translate Documents, Or A Registered Translator In The Foreign Bidder’s Country; And Shall Be Authenticated By The Appropriate Philippine Foreign Service Establishment/post Or The Equivalent Office Having Jurisdiction Over The Foreign Bidder’s Affairs In The Philippines. The English Translation Shall Govern, For Purposes Of Interpretation Of The Bid. 12. Documents Comprising The Bid: Eligibility And Technical Components 12.1. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Bds, The First Envelope Shall Contain The Following Eligibility And Technical Documents: (a) Eligibility Documents – Class “a” Documents: (55) Philgeps Certificate Of Registration And Membership In Accordance With Section 8.5.2 Of The Irr, Except For Foreign Bidders Participating In The Procurement By A Philippine Foreign Service Office Or Post, Which Shall Submit Their Eligibility Documents Under Section 23.1 Of The Irr, Provided, That The Winning Bidder Shall Register With The Philgeps In Accordance With Section 37.1.4 Of The Irr. (ii) Statement Of All Its Ongoing Government And Private Contracts, Including Contracts Awarded But Not Yet Started, If Any, Whether Similar Or Not Similar In Nature And Complexity To The Contract To Be Bid; And Statement Of The Bidder’s Slcc Similar To The Contract To Be Bid, In Accordance With Itb Clause 5.4, Within The Relevant Period As Provided In The Bds. The Two Statements Required Shall Indicate For Each Contract The Following: (ii.1) Name Of The Contract; (ii.2) Date Of The Contract; (ii.3) Contract Duration; (ii.4) Owner’s Name And Address; (ii.5) Kinds Of Goods; (ii.6) For Statement Of Ongoing Contracts – Amount Of Contract And Value Of Outstanding Contracts; (ii.7) For Statement Of Slcc – Amount Of Completed Contracts, Adjusted By The Bidder To Current Prices Using Psa’s Consumer Price Index, If Necessary For The Purpose Of Meeting The Slcc Requirement; (ii.8) Date Of Delivery; And (ii.9) End User’s Acceptance Or Official Receipt(s) Or Sales Invoice Issued For The Contract, If Completed, Which Shall Be Attached To The Statements. (iii) Nfcc Computation In Accordance With Itb Clause 5.5 Or A Committed Line Of Credit From A Universal Or Commercial Bank. Class “b” Document: (iv) If Applicable, The Joint Venture Agreement (jva) In Case The Joint Venture Is Already In Existence, Or Duly Notarized Statements From All The Potential Joint Venture Partners In Accordance With Section 23.1(b) Of The Irr. (b) Technical Documents – (i) Bid Security In Accordance With Itb Clause 18. If The Bidder Opts To Submit The Bid Security In The Form Of: (i.1) A Bank Draft/guarantee Or An Irrevocable Letter Of Credit Issued By A Foreign Bank, It Shall Be Accompanied By A Confirmation From A Universal Or Commercial Bank; Or (i.2) A Surety Bond, It Shall Be Accompanied By A Certification By The Insurance Commission That The Surety Or Insurance Company Is Authorized To Issue Such Instruments; (ii) Conformity With Technical Specifications, As Enumerated And Specified In Sections Vi And Vii Of The Bidding Documents; And (iii) Sworn Statement In Accordance With Section 25.3 Of The Irr Of Ra 9184 And Using The Form Prescribed In Error! No Bookmark Name Given.. (iv) For Foreign Bidders Claiming Eligibility By Reason Of Their Country’s Extension Of Reciprocal Rights To Filipinos, A Certification From The Relevant Government Office Of Their Country Stating That Filipinos Are Allowed To Participate In Their Government Procurement Activities For The Same Item Or Product. 13. Documents Comprising The Bid: Financial Component 13.1. Unless Otherwise Stated In The Bds, The Financial Component Of The Bid Shall Contain The Following: (a) Financial Bid Form, Which Includes Bid Prices And The Applicable Price Schedules, In Accordance With Itb Clauses 15.1 And 15.4; (b) If The Bidder Claims Preference As A Domestic Bidder, A Certification From The Dti Issued In Accordance With Itb Clause 27, Unless Otherwise Provided In The Bds; And (c) Any Other Document Related To The Financial Component Of The Bid As Stated In The Bds. 13.2. (a) Unless Otherwise Stated In The Bds, All Bids That Exceed The Abc Shall Not Be Accepted. (b) Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Bds, For Foreign-funded Procurement, A Ceiling May Be Applied To Bid Prices Provided The Following Conditions Are Met: (i) Bidding Documents Are Obtainable Free Of Charge On A Freely Accessible Website. If Payment Of Bidding Documents Is Required By The Procuring Entity, Payment Could Be Made Upon The Submission Of Bids. (ii) The Procuring Entity Has Procedures In Place To Ensure That The Abc Is Based On Recent Estimates Made By The Responsible Unit Of The Procuring Entity And That The Estimates Reflect The Quality, Supervision And Risk And Inflationary Factors, As Well As Prevailing Market Prices, Associated With The Types Of Works Or Goods To Be Procured. (iii) The Procuring Entity Has Trained Cost Estimators On Estimating Prices And Analyzing Bid Variances. (iv) The Procuring Entity Has Established A System To Monitor And Report Bid Prices Relative To Abc And Engineer’s/procuring Entity’s Estimate. (v) The Procuring Entity Has Established A Monitoring And Evaluation System For Contract Implementation To Provide A Feedback On Actual Total Costs Of Goods And Works. 14. Alternative Bids 14.1 Alternative Bids Shall Be Rejected. For This Purpose, Alternative Bid Is An Offer Made By A Bidder In Addition Or As A Substitute To Its Original Bid Which May Be Included As Part Of Its Original Bid Or Submitted Separately Therewith For Purposes Of Bidding. A Bid With Options Is Considered An Alternative Bid Regardless Of Whether Said Bid Proposal Is Contained In A Single Envelope Or Submitted In Two (2) Or More Separate Bid Envelopes. 14.2 Each Bidder Shall Submit Only One Bid, Either Individually Or As A Partner In A Jv. A Bidder Who Submits Or Participates In More Than One Bid (other Than As A Subcontractor If A Subcontractor Is Permitted To Participate In More Than One Bid) Will Cause All The Proposals With The Bidder’s Participation To Be Disqualified. This Shall Be Without Prejudice To Any Applicable Criminal, Civil And Administrative Penalties That May Be Imposed Upon The Persons And Entities Concerned. 15. Bid Prices 15.1. The Bidder Shall Complete The Appropriate Schedule Of Prices Included Herein, Stating The Unit Prices, Total Price Per Item, The Total Amount And The Expected Countries Of Origin Of The Goods To Be Supplied Under This Project. 15.2. The Bidder Shall Fill In Rates And Prices For All Items Of The Goods Described In The Schedule Of Prices. Bids Not Addressing Or Providing All Of The Required Items In The Bidding Documents Including, Where Applicable, Schedule Of Prices, Shall Be Considered Non-responsive And, Thus, Automatically Disqualified. In This Regard, Where A Required Item Is Provided, But No Price Is Indicated, The Same Shall Be Considered As Non-responsive, But Specifying A Zero (0) Or A Dash (-) For The Said Item Would Mean That It Is Being Offered For Free To The Government, Except Those Required By Law Or Regulations To Be Accomplished. 15.3. The Terms Ex Works (exw), Cost, Insurance And Freight (cif), Cost And Insurance Paid To (cip), Delivered Duty Paid (ddp), And Other Trade Terms Used To Describe The Obligations Of The Parties, Shall Be Governed By The Rules Prescribed In The Current Edition Of The International Commercial Terms (incoterms) Published By The International Chamber Of Commerce, Paris. 15.4. Prices Indicated On The Price Schedule Shall Be Entered Separately In The Following Manner: (a) For Goods Offered From Within The Procuring Entity’s Country: (i) The Price Of The Goods Quoted Exw (ex Works, Ex Factory, Ex Warehouse, Ex Showroom, Or Off-the-shelf, As Applicable); (ii) The Cost Of All Customs Duties And Sales And Other Taxes Already Paid Or Payable; (iii) The Cost Of Transportation, Insurance, And Other Costs Incidental To Delivery Of The Goods To Their Final Destination; And (iv) The Price Of Other (incidental) Services, If Any, Listed In The Bds. (b) For Goods Offered From Abroad: (i) Unless Otherwise Stated In The Bds, The Price Of The Goods Shall Be Quoted Ddp With The Place Of Destination In The Philippines As Specified In The Bds. In Quoting The Price, The Bidder Shall Be Free To Use Transportation Through Carriers Registered In Any Eligible Country. Similarly, The Bidder May Obtain Insurance Services From Any Eligible Source Country. (ii) The Price Of Other (incidental) Services, If Any, Listed In The Bds. (c) For Services, Based On The Form Which May Be Prescribed By The Procuring Entity, In Accordance With Existing Laws, Rules And Regulations 15.5. Prices Quoted By The Bidder Shall Be Fixed During The Bidder’s Performance Of The Contract And Not Subject To Variation Or Price Escalation On Any Account. A Bid Submitted With An Adjustable Price Quotation Shall Be Treated As Non-responsive And Shall Be Rejected, Pursuant To Itb Clause 24. All Bid Prices For The Given Scope Of Work In The Contract As Awarded Shall Be Considered As Fixed Prices, And Therefore Not Subject To Price Escalation During Contract Implementation, Except Under Extraordinary Circumstances. Upon The Recommendation Of The Procuring Entity, Price Escalation May Be Allowed In Extraordinary Circumstances As May Be Determined By The National Economic And Development Authority In Accordance With The Civil Code Of The Philippines, And Upon Approval By The Gppb. Nevertheless, In Cases Where The Cost Of The Awarded Contract Is Affected By Any Applicable New Laws, Ordinances, Regulations, Or Other Acts Of The Gop, Promulgated After The Date Of Bid Opening, A Contract Price Adjustment Shall Be Made Or Appropriate Relief Shall Be Applied On A No Loss-no Gain Basis. 16. Bid Currencies 16.1. Prices Shall Be Quoted In The Following Currencies: (a) For Goods That The Bidder Will Supply From Within The Philippines, The Prices Shall Be Quoted In Philippine Pesos. (b) For Goods That The Bidder Will Supply From Outside The Philippines, The Prices May Be Quoted In The Currency(ies) Stated In The Bds. However, For Purposes Of Bid Evaluation, Bids Denominated In Foreign Currencies Shall Be Converted To Philippine Currency Based On The Exchange Rate As Published In The Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas (bsp) Reference Rate Bulletin On The Day Of The Bid Opening. 16.2. If So Allowed In Accordance With Itb Clause 16.1, The Procuring Entity For Purposes Of Bid Evaluation And Comparing The Bid Prices Will Convert The Amounts In Various Currencies In Which The Bid Price Is Expressed To Philippine Pesos At The Foregoing Exchange Rates. 16.3. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Bds, Payment Of The Contract Price Shall Be Made In Philippine Pesos. 17. Bid Validity 17.1. Bids Shall Remain Valid For The Period Specified In The Bds Which Shall Not Exceed One Hundred Twenty (120) Calendar Days From The Date Of The Opening Of Bids. 17.2. In Exceptional Circumstances, Prior To The Expiration Of The Bid Validity Period, The Procuring Entity May Request Bidders To Extend The Period Of Validity Of Their Bids. The Request And The Responses Shall Be Made In Writing. The Bid Security Described In Itb Clause 18 Should Also Be Extended Corresponding To The Extension Of The Bid Validity Period At The Least. A Bidder May Refuse The Request Without Forfeiting Its Bid Security, But His Bid Shall No Longer Be Considered For Further Evaluation And Award. A Bidder Granting The Request Shall Not Be Required Or Permitted To Modify Its Bid. 18. Bid Security 18.1. The Bidder Shall Submit A Bid Securing Declaration Or Any Form Of Bid Security In The Amount Stated In The Bds, Which Shall Be Not Less Than The Percentage Of The Abc In Accordance With The Following Schedule: Form Of Bid Security Amount Of Bid Security (not Less Than The Percentage Of The Abc) (a) Cash Or Cashier’s/manager’s Check Issued By A Universal Or Commercial Bank. Two Percent (2%) (b) Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit Issued By A Universal Or Commercial Bank: Provided, However, That It Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank, If Issued By A Foreign Bank. (c) Surety Bond Callable Upon Demand Issued By A Surety Or Insurance Company Duly Certified By The Insurance Commission As Authorized To Issue Such Security. Five Percent (5%) The Bid Securing Declaration Mentioned Above Is An Undertaking Which States, Among Others, That The Bidder Shall Enter Into Contract With The Procuring Entity And Furnish The Performance Security Required Under Itb Clause 33.2, Within Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice Of Award, And Commits To Pay The Corresponding Amount As Fine, And Be Suspended For A Period Of Time From Being Qualified To Participate In Any Government Procurement Activity In The Event It Violates Any Of The Conditions Stated Therein As Provided In The Guidelines Issued By The Gppb. 18.2. The Bid Security Should Be Valid For The Period Specified In The Bds. Any Bid Not Accompanied By An Acceptable Bid Security Shall Be Rejected By The Procuring Entity As Non-responsive. 18.3. No Bid Securities Shall Be Returned To Bidders After The Opening Of Bids And Before Contract Signing, Except To Those That Failed Or Declared As Post-disqualified, Upon Submission Of A Written Waiver Of Their Right To File A Request For Reconsideration And/or Protest, Or Upon The Lapse Of The Reglementary Period To File A Request For Reconsideration Or Protest. Without Prejudice On Its Forfeiture, Bid Securities Shall Be Returned Only After The Bidder With The Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid (lcrb) Has Signed The Contract And Furnished The Performance Security, But In No Case Later Than The Expiration Of The Bid Security Validity Period Indicated In Itb Clause 18.2. 18.4. Upon Signing And Execution Of The Contract Pursuant To Itb Clause 32, And The Posting Of The Performance Security Pursuant To Itb Clause 33, The Successful Bidder’s Bid Security Will Be Discharged, But In No Case Later Than The Bid Security Validity Period As Indicated In The Itb Clause 18.2. 18.5. The Bid Security May Be Forfeited: (a) If A Bidder: (i) Withdraws Its Bid During The Period Of Bid Validity Specified In Itb Clause 17; (ii) Does Not Accept The Correction Of Errors Pursuant To Itb Clause 28.3(b); (iii) Has A Finding Against The Veracity Of Any Of The Documents Submitted As Stated In Itb Clause 29.2; (iv) Submission Of Eligibility Requirements Containing False Information Or Falsified Documents; (v) Submission Of Bids That Contain False Information Or Falsified Documents, Or The Concealment Of Such Information In The Bids In Order To Influence The Outcome Of Eligibility Screening Or Any Other Stage Of The Public Bidding; (vi) Allowing The Use Of One’s Name, Or Using The Name Of Another For Purposes Of Public Bidding; (vii) Withdrawal Of A Bid, Or Refusal To Accept An Award, Or Enter Into Contract With The Government Without Justifiable Cause, After The Bidder Had Been Adjudged As Having Submitted The Lcrb; (viii) Refusal Or Failure To Post The Required Performance Security Within The Prescribed Time; (ix) Refusal To Clarify Or Validate In Writing Its Bid During Post-qualification Within A Period Of Seven (7) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Request For Clarification; (x) Any Documented Attempt By A Bidder To Unduly Influence The Outcome Of The Bidding In His Favor; (xi) Failure Of The Potential Joint Venture Partners To Enter Into The Joint Venture After The Bid Is Declared Successful; Or (xii) All Other Acts That Tend To Defeat The Purpose Of The Competitive Bidding, Such As Habitually Withdrawing From Bidding, Submitting Late Bids Or Patently Insufficient Bid, For At Least Three (3) Times Within A Year, Except For Valid Reasons. (b) If The Successful Bidder: (i) Fails To Sign The Contract In Accordance With Itb Clause 32; Or (ii) Fails To Furnish Performance Security In Accordance With Itb Clause 33. 19. Format And Signing Of Bids 19.1. Bidders Shall Submit Their Bids Through Their Duly Authorized Representative Using The Appropriate Forms Provided In Error! No Bookmark Name Given. On Or Before The Deadline Specified In The Itb Clauses 21 In Two (2) Separate Sealed Bid Envelopes, And Which Shall Be Submitted Simultaneously. The First Shall Contain The Technical Component Of The Bid, Including The Eligibility Requirements Under Itb Clause 12.1, And The Second Shall Contain The Financial Component Of The Bid. This Shall Also Be Observed For Each Lot In The Case Of Lot Procurement. 19.2. Forms As Mentioned In Itb Clause 19.1 Must Be Completed Without Any Alterations To Their Format, And No Substitute Form Shall Be Accepted. All Blank Spaces Shall Be Filled In With The Information Requested. 19.3. The Bidder Shall Prepare And Submit An Original Of The First And Second Envelopes As Described In Itb Clauses 12 And 13. In Addition, The Bidder Shall Submit Copies Of The First And Second Envelopes. In The Event Of Any Discrepancy Between The Original And The Copies, The Original Shall Prevail. 19.4. Each And Every Page Of The Bid Form, Including The Schedule Of Prices, Under Section Viii Hereof, Shall Be Signed By The Duly Authorized Representative/s Of The Bidder. Failure To Do So Shall Be A Ground For The Rejection Of The Bid. 19.5. Any Interlineations, Erasures, Or Overwriting Shall Be Valid Only If They Are Signed Or Initialed By The Duly Authorized Representative/s Of The Bidder. 20. Sealing And Marking Of Bids 20.1. Bidders Shall Enclose Their Original Eligibility And Technical Documents Described In Itb Clause 12 In One Sealed Envelope Marked “original – Technical Component”, And The Original Of Their Financial Component In Another Sealed Envelope Marked “original – Financial Component”, Sealing Them All In An Outer Envelope Marked “original Bid”. 20.2. Each Copy Of The First And Second Envelopes Shall Be Similarly Sealed Duly Marking The Inner Envelopes As “copy No. ___ - Technical Component” And “copy No. ___ – Financial Component” And The Outer Envelope As “copy No. ___”, Respectively. These Envelopes Containing The Original And The Copies Shall Then Be Enclosed In One Single Envelope. 20.3. The Original And The Number Of Copies Of The Bid As Indicated In The Bds Shall Be Typed Or Written In Ink And Shall Be Signed By The Bidder Or Its Duly Authorized Representative/s. 20.4. All Envelopes Shall: (a) Contain The Name Of The Contract To Be Bid In Capital Letters; (b) Bear The Name And Address Of The Bidder In Capital Letters; (c) Be Addressed To The Procuring Entity’s Bac In Accordance With Itb Clause 1.1; (d) Bear The Specific Identification Of This Bidding Process Indicated In The Itb Clause 1.2; And (e) Bear A Warning “do Not Open Before…” The Date And Time For The Opening Of Bids, In Accordance With Itb Clause 21. 20.5. Bid Envelopes That Are Not Properly Sealed And Marked, As Required In The Bidding Documents, Shall Not Be Rejected, But The Bidder Or Its Duly Authorized Representative Shall Acknowledge Such Condition Of The Bid As Submitted. The Bac Or The Procuring Entity Shall Assume No Responsibility For The Misplacement Of The Contents Of The Improperly Sealed Or Marked Bid, Or For Its Premature Opening. D. Submission And Opening Of Bids 21. Deadline For Submission Of Bids Bids Must Be Received By The Procuring Entity’s Bac At The Address And On Or Before The Date And Time Indicated In The Bds. 22. Late Bids Any Bid Submitted After The Deadline For Submission And Receipt Of Bids Prescribed By The Procuring Entity, Pursuant To Itb Clause 21, Shall Be Declared “late” And Shall Not Be Accepted By The Procuring Entity. The Bac Shall Record In The Minutes Of Bid Submission And Opening, The Bidder’s Name, Its Representative And The Time The Late Bid Was Submitted. 23. Modification And Withdrawal Of Bids 23.1. The Bidder May Modify Its Bid After It Has Been Submitted; Provided That The Modification Is Received By The Procuring Entity Prior To The Deadline Prescribed For Submission And Receipt Of Bids. The Bidder Shall Not Be Allowed To Retrieve Its Original Bid, But Shall Be Allowed To Submit Another Bid Equally Sealed And Properly Identified In Accordance With Itb Clause 20, Linked To Its Original Bid Marked As “technical Modification” Or “financial Modification” And Stamped “received” By The Bac. Bid Modifications Received After The Applicable Deadline Shall Not Be Considered And Shall Be Returned To The Bidder Unopened. 23.2 A Bidder May, Through A Letter Of Withdrawal, Withdraw Its Bid After It Has Been Submitted, For Valid And Justifiable Reason; Provided That The Letter Of Withdrawal Is Received By The Procuring Entity Prior To The Deadline Prescribed For Submission And Receipt Of Bids. The Letter Of Withdrawal Must Be Executed By The Duly Authorized Representative Of The Bidder Identified In The Omnibus Sworn Statement, A Copy Of Which Should Be Attached To The Letter. 23.3. Bids Requested To Be Withdrawn In Accordance With Itb Clause 23.1 Shall Be Returned Unopened To The Bidders. A Bidder, Who Has Acquired The Bidding Documents, May Also Express Its Intention Not To Participate In The Bidding Through A Letter Which Should Reach And Be Stamped By The Bac Before The Deadline For Submission And Receipt Of Bids. A Bidder That Withdraws Its Bid Shall Not Be Permitted To Submit Another Bid, Directly Or Indirectly, For The Same Contract. 23.4. No Bid May Be Modified After The Deadline For Submission Of Bids. No Bid May Be Withdrawn In The Interval Between The Deadline For Submission Of Bids And The Expiration Of The Period Of Bid Validity Specified By The Bidder On The Financial Bid Form. Withdrawal Of A Bid During This Interval Shall Result In The Forfeiture Of The Bidder’s Bid Security, Pursuant To Itb Clause 18.5, And The Imposition Of Administrative, Civil And Criminal Sanctions As Prescribed By Ra 9184 And Its Irr. 24. Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids 24.1. The Bac Shall Open The Bids In Public, Immediately After The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids, As Specified In The Bds. In Case The Bids Cannot Be Opened As Scheduled Due To Justifiable Reasons, The Bac Shall Take Custody Of The Bids Submitted And Reschedule The Opening Of Bids On The Next Working Day Or At The Soonest Possible Time Through The Issuance Of A Notice Of Postponement To Be Posted In The Philgeps Website And The Website Of The Procuring Entity Concerned. 24.2. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Bds, The Bac Shall Open The First Bid Envelopes And Determine Each Bidder’s Compliance With The Documents Prescribed In Itb Clause 12, Using A Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion. If A Bidder Submits The Required Document, It Shall Be Rated “passed” For That Particular Requirement. In This Regard, Bids That Fail To Include Any Requirement Or Are Incomplete Or Patently Insufficient Shall Be Considered As “failed”. Otherwise, The Bac Shall Rate The Said First Bid Envelope As “passed”. 24.3. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Bds, Immediately After Determining Compliance With The Requirements In The First Envelope, The Bac Shall Forthwith Open The Second Bid Envelope Of Each Remaining Eligible Bidder Whose First Bid Envelope Was Rated “passed”. The Second Envelope Of Each Complying Bidder Shall Be Opened Within The Same Day. In Case One Or More Of The Requirements In The Second Envelope Of A Particular Bid Is Missing, Incomplete Or Patently Insufficient, And/or If The Submitted Total Bid Price Exceeds The Abc Unless Otherwise Provided In Itb Clause 13.2, The Bac Shall Rate The Bid Concerned As “failed”. Only Bids That Are Determined To Contain All The Bid Requirements For Both Components Shall Be Rated “passed” And Shall Immediately Be Considered For Evaluation And Comparison. 24.4. Letters Of Withdrawal Shall Be Read Out And Recorded During Bid Opening, And The Envelope Containing The Corresponding Withdrawn Bid Shall Be Returned To The Bidder Unopened. 24.5. All Members Of The Bac Who Are Present During Bid Opening Shall Initial Every Page Of The Original Copies Of All Bids Received And Opened. 24.6. In The Case Of An Eligible Foreign Bidder As Described In Itb Clause 5, The Following Class “a” Documents May Be Substituted With The Appropriate Equivalent Documents, If Any, Issued By The Country Of The Foreign Bidder Concerned, Which Shall Likewise Be Uploaded And Maintained In The Philgeps In Accordance With Section 8.5.2 Of The Irr: (a) Registration Certificate From The Securities And Exchange Commission (sec), Department Of Trade And Industry (dti) For Sole Proprietorship, Or Cda For Cooperatives; (b) Mayor’s/business Permit Issued By The Local Government Where The Principal Place Of Business Of The Bidder Is Located; And (c) Audited Financial Statements Showing, Among Others, The Prospective Bidder’s Total And Current Assets And Liabilities Stamped “received” By The Bureau Of Internal Revenue Or Its Duly Accredited And Authorized Institutions, For The Preceding Calendar Year Which Should Not Be Earlier Than Two Years From The Date Of Bid Submission. 24.7. Each Partner Of A Joint Venture Agreement Shall Likewise Submit The Requirements In Itb Clause 12.1(a)(i). Submission Of Documents Required Under Itb Clauses 12.1(a)(ii) To 12.1(a)(iii) By Any Of The Joint Venture Partners Constitutes Compliance. 24.8. The Procuring Entity Shall Prepare The Minutes Of The Proceedings Of The Bid Opening That Shall Include, As A Minimum: (a) Names Of Bidders, Their Bid Price (per Lot, If Applicable, And/or Including Discount, If Any), Bid Security, Findings Of Preliminary Examination, And Whether There Is A Withdrawal Or Modification; And (b) Attendance Sheet. The Bac Members Shall Sign The Abstract Of Bids As Read. 24.8 The Bidders Or Their Duly Authorized Representatives May Attend The Opening Of Bids. The Bac Shall Ensure The Integrity, Security, And Confidentiality Of All Submitted Bids. The Abstract Of Bids As Read And The Minutes Of The Bid Opening Shall Be Made Available To The Public Upon Written Request And Payment Of A Specified Fee To Recover Cost Of Materials. 24.9 To Ensure Transparency And Accurate Representation Of The Bid Submission, The Bac Secretariat Shall Notify In Writing All Bidders Whose Bids It Has Received Through Its Philgeps-registered Physical Address Or Official E-mail Address. The Notice Shall Be Issued Within Seven (7) Calendar Days From The Date Of The Bid Opening. E. Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 25. Process To Be Confidential 25.1. Members Of The Bac, Including Its Staff And Personnel, As Well As Its Secretariat And Twg, Are Prohibited From Making Or Accepting Any Kind Of Communication With Any Bidder Regarding The Evaluation Of Their Bids Until The Issuance Of The Notice Of Award, Unless Otherwise Allowed In The Case Of Itb Clause 26. 25.2. Any Effort By A Bidder To Influence The Procuring Entity In The Procuring Entity’s Decision In Respect Of Bid Evaluation, Bid Comparison Or Contract Award Will Result In The Rejection Of The Bidder’s Bid. 26. Clarification Of Bids To Assist In The Evaluation, Comparison, And Post-qualification Of The Bids, The Procuring Entity May Ask In Writing Any Bidder For A Clarification Of Its Bid. All Responses To Requests For Clarification Shall Be In Writing. Any Clarification Submitted By A Bidder In Respect To Its Bid And That Is Not In Response To A Request By The Procuring Entity Shall Not Be Considered. 27. Domestic Preference 27.1. Unless Otherwise Stated In The Bds, The Procuring Entity Will Grant A Margin Of Preference For The Purpose Of Comparison Of Bids In Accordance With The Following: (a) The Preference Shall Be Applied When The Lowest Foreign Bid Is Lower Than The Lowest Bid Offered By A Domestic Bidder. (b) For Evaluation Purposes, The Lowest Foreign Bid Shall Be Increased By Fifteen Percent (15%). (c) In The Event That The Lowest Bid Offered By A Domestic Bidder Does Not Exceed The Lowest Foreign Bid As Increased, Then The Procuring Entity Shall Award The Contract To The Domestic Bidder At The Amount Of The Lowest Foreign Bid. (d) If The Domestic Bidder Refuses To Accept The Award Of Contract At The Amount Of The Foreign Bid Within Two (2) Calendar Days From Receipt Of Written Advice From The Bac, The Procuring Entity Shall Award To The Bidder Offering The Foreign Bid, Subject To Post-qualification And Submission Of All The Documentary Requirements Under These Bidding Documents. 27.2. A Bidder May Be Granted Preference As A Domestic Bidder Subject To The Certification From The Dti That The Bidder Is Offering Unmanufactured Articles, Materials Or Supplies Of The Growth Or Production Of The Philippines, Or Manufactured Articles, Materials, Or Supplies Manufactured Or To Be Manufactured In The Philippines Substantially From Articles, Materials, Or Supplies Of The Growth, Production, Or Manufacture, As The Case May Be, Of The Philippines. 28. Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 28.1. The Procuring Entity Will Undertake The Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids Which Have Passed The Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids, Pursuant To Itb Clause 24, In Order To Determine The Lowest Calculated Bid. 28.2. The Lowest Calculated Bid Shall Be Determined In Two Steps: (a) The Detailed Evaluation Of The Financial Component Of The Bids, To Establish The Correct Calculated Prices Of The Bids; And (b) The Ranking Of The Total Bid Prices As So Calculated From The Lowest To The Highest. The Bid With The Lowest Price Shall Be Identified As The Lowest Calculated Bid. 28.3. The Procuring Entity’s Bac Shall Immediately Conduct A Detailed Evaluation Of All Bids Rated “passed,” Using Non-discretionary Pass/fail Criteria. The Bac Shall Consider The Following In The Evaluation Of Bids: (a) Completeness Of The Bid. Unless The Bds Allows Partial Bids, Bids Not Addressing Or Providing All Of The Required Items In The Schedule Of Requirements Including, Where Applicable, Schedule Of Prices, Shall Be Considered Non-responsive And, Thus, Automatically Disqualified. In This Regard, Where A Required Item Is Provided, But No Price Is Indicated, The Same Shall Be Considered As Non-responsive, But Specifying A Zero (0) Or A Dash (-) For The Said Item Would Mean That It Is Being Offered For Free To The Procuring Entity, Except Those Required By Law Or Regulations To Be Provided For; And (b) Arithmetical Corrections. Consider Computational Errors And Omissions To Enable Proper Comparison Of All Eligible Bids. It May Also Consider Bid Modifications. Any Adjustment Shall Be Calculated In Monetary Terms To Determine The Calculated Prices. 28.4. Based On The Detailed Evaluation Of Bids, Those That Comply With The Above-mentioned Requirements Shall Be Ranked In The Ascending Order Of Their Total Calculated Bid Prices, As Evaluated And Corrected For Computational Errors, Discounts And Other Modifications, To Identify The Lowest Calculated Bid. Total Calculated Bid Prices, As Evaluated And Corrected For Computational Errors, Discounts And Other Modifications, Which Exceed The Abc Shall Not Be Considered, Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Bds. 28.5. The Procuring Entity’s Evaluation Of Bids Shall Be Based On The Bid Price Quoted In The Bid Form, Which Includes The Schedule Of Prices. 28.6. Bids Shall Be Evaluated On An Equal Footing To Ensure Fair Competition. For This Purpose, All Bidders Shall Be Required To Include In Their Bids The Cost Of All Taxes, Such As, But Not Limited To, Value Added Tax (vat), Income Tax, Local Taxes, And Other Fiscal Levies And Duties Which Shall Be Itemized In The Bid Form And Reflected In The Detailed Estimates. Such Bids, Including Said Taxes, Shall Be The Basis For Bid Evaluation And Comparison. 28.7. If So Indicated Pursuant To Itb Clause 1.2, Bids Are Being Invited For Individual Lots Or For Any Combination Thereof, Provided That All Bids And Combinations Of Bids Shall Be Received By The Same Deadline And Opened And Evaluated Simultaneously So As To Determine The Bid Or Combination Of Bids Offering The Lowest Calculated Cost To The Procuring Entity. Bid Prices Quoted Shall Correspond To All Items Specified For Each Lot And To All Quantities Specified For Each Item Of A Lot. Bid Security As Required By Itb Clause 18 Shall Be Submitted For Each Contract (lot) Separately. The Basis For Evaluation Of Lots Is Specified In Bds Clause 28.3. 29. Post-qualification 29.1. The Bac Shall Determine To Its Satisfaction Whether The Bidder That Is Evaluated As Having Submitted The Lowest Calculated Bid Complies With And Is Responsive To All The Requirements And Conditions Specified In Itb Clauses 5, 12, And 13. 29.2. Within A Non-extendible Period Of Five (5) Calendar Days From Receipt By The Bidder Of The Notice From The Bac That It Submitted The Lowest Calculated Bid, The Bidder Shall Submit Its Latest Income And Business Tax Returns Filed And Paid Through The Bir Electronic Filing And Payment System (efps) And Other Appropriate Licenses And Permits Required By Law And Stated In The Bds. Failure To Submit Any Of The Post-qualification Requirements On Time, Or A Finding Against The Veracity Thereof, Shall Disqualify The Bidder For Award. Provided In The Event That A Finding Against The Veracity Of Any Of The Documents Submitted Is Made, It Shall Cause The Forfeiture Of The Bid Security In Accordance With Section 69 Of The Irr Of Ra 9184. 29.3. The Determination Shall Be Based Upon An Examination Of The Documentary Evidence Of The Bidder’s Qualifications Submitted Pursuant To Itb Clauses 12 And 13, As Well As Other Information As The Procuring Entity Deems Necessary And Appropriate, Using A Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion, Which Shall Be Completed Within A Period Of Twelve (12) Calendar Days. 29.4. If The Bac Determines That The Bidder With The Lowest Calculated Bid Passes All The Criteria For Post-qualification, It Shall Declare The Said Bid As The Lcrb, And Recommend To The Hope The Award Of Contract To The Said Bidder At Its Submitted Price Or Its Calculated Bid Price, Whichever Is Lower. 29.5. A Negative Determination Shall Result In Rejection Of The Bidder’s Bid, In Which Event The Procuring Entity Shall Proceed To The Next Lowest Calculated Bid With A Fresh Period To Make A Similar Determination Of That Bidder’s Capabilities To Perform Satisfactorily. If The Second Bidder, However, Fails The Post Qualification, The Procedure For Post Qualification Shall Be Repeated For The Bidder With The Next Lowest Calculated Bid, And So On Until The Lcrb Is Determined For Recommendation For Contract Award. 29.6. Within A Period Not Exceeding Fifteen (15) Calendar Days From The Determination By The Bac Of The Lcrb And The Recommendation To Award The Contract, The Hope Or His Duly Authorized Representative Shall Approve Or Disapprove The Said Recommendation. 29.7. In The Event Of Disapproval, Which Shall Be Based On Valid, Reasonable, And Justifiable Grounds As Provided For Under Section 41 Of The Irr Of Ra 9184, The Hope Shall Notify The Bac And The Bidder In Writing Of Such Decision And The Grounds For It. When Applicable, The Bac Shall Conduct A Post-qualification Of The Bidder With The Next Lowest Calculated Bid. A Request For Reconsideration May Be Filed By The Bidder With The Hope In Accordance With Section 37.1.3 Of The Irr Of Ra 9184. 30. Reservation Clause 30.1. Notwithstanding The Eligibility Or Post-qualification Of A Bidder, The Procuring Entity Concerned Reserves The Right To Review Its Qualifications At Any Stage Of The Procurement Process If It Has Reasonable Grounds To Believe That A Misrepresentation Has Been Made By The Said Bidder, Or That There Has Been A Change In The Bidder’s Capability To Undertake The Project From The Time It Submitted Its Eligibility Requirements. Should Such Review Uncover Any Misrepresentation Made In The Eligibility And Bidding Requirements, Statements Or Documents, Or Any Changes In The Situation Of The Bidder Which Will Affect Its Capability To Undertake The Project So That It Fails The Preset Eligibility Or Bid Evaluation Criteria, The Procuring Entity Shall Consider The Said Bidder As Ineligible And Shall Disqualify It From Submitting A Bid Or From Obtaining An Award Or Contract. 30.2. Based On The Following Grounds, The Procuring Entity Reserves The Right To Reject Any And All Bids, Declare A Failure Of Bidding At Any Time Prior To The Contract Award, Or Not To Award The Contract, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability, And Make No Assurance That A Contract Shall Be Entered Into As A Result Of The Bidding: (a) If There Is Prima Facie Evidence Of Collusion Between Appropriate Public Officers Or Employees Of The Procuring Entity, Or Between The Bac And Any Of The Bidders, Or If The Collusion Is Between Or Among The Bidders Themselves, Or Between A Bidder And A Third Party, Including Any Act Which Restricts, Suppresses Or Nullifies Or Tends To Restrict, Suppress Or Nullify Competition; (b) If The Procuring Entity’s Bac Is Found To Have Failed In Following The Prescribed Bidding Procedures; Or (c) For Any Justifiable And Reasonable Ground Where The Award Of The Contract Will Not Redound To The Benefit Of The Gop As Follows: (i) If The Physical And Economic Conditions Have Significantly Changed So As To Render The Project No Longer Economically, Financially Or Technically Feasible As Determined By The Hope; (ii) If The Project Is No Longer Necessary As Determined By The Hope; And (iii) If The Source Of Funds For The Project Has Been Withheld Or Reduced Through No Fault Of The Procuring Entity. 30.3. In Addition, The Procuring Entity May Likewise Declare A Failure Of Bidding When: (a) No Bids Are Received; (b) All Prospective Bidders Are Declared Ineligible; (c) All Bids Fail To Comply With All The Bid Requirements Or Fail Post-qualification; Or (d) The Bidder With The Lcrb Refuses, Without Justifiable Cause To Accept The Award Of Contract, And No Award Is Made In Accordance With Section 40 Of The Irr Of Ra 9184. F. Award Of Contract 31. Contract Award 31.1. Subject To Itb Clause 29, The Hope Or Its Duly Authorized Representative Shall Award The Contract To The Bidder Whose Bid Has Been Determined To Be The Lcrb. 31.2. Prior To The Expiration Of The Period Of Bid Validity, The Procuring Entity Shall Notify The Successful Bidder In Writing That Its Bid Has Been Accepted, Through A Notice Of Award Duly Received By The Bidder Or Its Representative Personally Or Sent By Registered Mail Or Electronically, Receipt Of Which Must Be Confirmed In Writing Within Two (2) Days By The Bidder With The Lcrb And Submitted Personally Or Sent By Registered Mail Or Electronically To The Procuring Entity. 31.3. Notwithstanding The Issuance Of The Notice Of Award, Award Of Contract Shall Be Subject To The Following Conditions: (a) Submission Of The Following Documents Within Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice Of Award: (i) Valid Jva, If Applicable; Or (ii) In The Case Of Procurement By A Philippine Foreign Service Office Or Post, The Philgeps Registration Number Of The Winning Foreign Bidder; (b) Posting Of The Performance Security In Accordance With Itb Clause 33; (c) Signing Of The Contract As Provided In Itb Clause 32; And (d) Approval By Higher Authority, If Required, As Provided In Section 37.3 Of The Irr Of Ra 9184. 31.4. At The Time Of Contract Award, The Procuring Entity Shall Not Increase Or Decrease The Quantity Of Goods Originally Specified In Section Vi. Schedule Of Requirements. 32. Signing Of The Contract 32.1. At The Same Time As The Procuring Entity Notifies The Successful Bidder That Its Bid Has Been Accepted, The Procuring Entity Shall Send The Contract Form To The Bidder, Which Contract Has Been Provided In The Bidding Documents, Incorporating Therein All Agreements Between The Parties. 32.2. Within Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice Of Award, The Successful Bidder Shall Post The Required Performance Security, Sign And Date The Contract And Return It To The Procuring Entity. 32.3. The Procuring Entity Shall Enter Into Contract With The Successful Bidder Within The Same Ten (10) Calendar Day Period Provided That All The Documentary Requirements Are Complied With. 32.4. The Following Documents Shall Form Part Of The Contract: (a) Contract Agreement; (b) Bidding Documents; (c) Winning Bidder’s Bid, Including The Technical And Financial Proposals, And All Other Documents/statements Submitted (e.g., Bidder’s Response To Request For Clarifications On The Bid), Including Corrections To The Bid, If Any, Resulting From The Procuring Entity’s Bid Evaluation; (d) Performance Security; (e) Notice Of Award Of Contract; And (f) Other Contract Documents That May Be Required By Existing Laws And/or Specified In The Bds. 33. Performance Security 33.1. To Guarantee The Faithful Performance By The Winning Bidder Of Its Obligations Under The Contract, It Shall Post A Performance Security Within A Maximum Period Of Ten (10) Calendar Days From The Receipt Of The Notice Of Award From The Procuring Entity And In No Case Later Than The Signing Of The Contract. 33.2. The Performance Security Shall Be Denominated In Philippine Pesos And Posted In Favor Of The Procuring Entity In An Amount Not Less Than The Percentage Of The Total Contract Price In Accordance With The Following Schedule: Form Of Performance Security Amount Of Performance Security (not Less Than The Percentage Of The Total Contract Price) (a) Cash Or Cashier’s/manager’s Check Issued By A Universal Or Commercial Bank. Five Percent (5%) (b) Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit Issued By A Universal Or Commercial Bank: Provided, However, That It Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank, If Issued By A Foreign Bank. (c) Surety Bond Callable Upon Demand Issued By A Surety Or Insurance Company Duly Certified By The Insurance Commission As Authorized To Issue Such Security. Thirty Percent (30%) 33.3. Failure Of The Successful Bidder To Comply With The Above-mentioned Requirement Shall Constitute Sufficient Ground For The Annulment Of The Award And Forfeiture Of The Bid Security, In Which Event The Procuring Entity Shall Have A Fresh Period To Initiate And Complete The Post Qualification Of The Second Lowest Calculated Bid. The Procedure Shall Be Repeated Until The Lcrb Is Identified And Selected For Recommendation Of Contract Award. However, If No Bidder Passed Post-qualification, The Bac Shall Declare The Bidding A Failure And Conduct A Re-bidding With Re-advertisement, If Necessary. 34. Notice To Proceed Within Seven (7) Calendar Days From The Date Of Approval Of The Contract By The Appropriate Government Approving Authority, The Procuring Entity Shall Issue The Notice To Proceed (ntp) Together With A Copy Or Copies Of The Approved Contract To The Successful Bidder. All Notices Called For By The Terms Of The Contract Shall Be Effective Only At The Time Of Receipt Thereof By The Successful Bidder. 35. Protest Mechanism Decisions Of The Procuring Entity At Any Stage Of The Procurement Process May Be Questioned In Accordance With Section 55 Of The Irr Of Ra 9184. Section Iii. Bid Data Sheet Notes On The Bid Data Sheet Section Iii Is Intended To Assist The Procuring Entity In Providing The Specific Information In Relation To Corresponding Clauses In The Itb Included In Section Ii, And Has To Be Prepared For Each Specific Procurement. The Procuring Entity Should Specify In The Bds Information And Requirements Specific To The Circumstances Of The Procuring Entity, The Processing Of The Procurement, The Applicable Rules Regarding Bid Price And Currency, And The Bid Evaluation Criteria That Will Apply To The Bids. In Preparing Section Iii, The Following Aspects Should Be Checked: (55) Information That Specifies And Complements Provisions Of Section Ii Must Be Incorporated. (b) Amendments And/or Supplements, If Any, To Provisions Of Section Ii As Necessitated By The Circumstances Of The Specific Procurement, Must Also Be Incorporated. For Foreign-assisted Projects, The Bid Data Sheet To Be Used Is Provided In Section Ix-foreign-assisted Projects. Bid Data Sheet Itb Clause 1.1 The Procuring Entity Is The Pbdd-arbdsp-department Of Agrarian Reform-negros Oriental. The Name Of The Contract Is “procurement Of Catering Services For Arbdsp 2025 Performance Indicators – Pbdd-dar Negros Oriental ” The Identification Number Of The Contract Is Proj. Ref. No. 071-no-2024. 1.2 The Lot(s) And Reference Is/are: Lot No. Activity Delivery Period Quantity (pax) Total Cost 1. 1.1 Social Infrastructure Building (sib) – Strengthening Of Existing Arbos To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/ Arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 1st Quarter 2025 27 Pax @ 200/pax X 75 Batches 405,000.00 2nd Quarter 2025 27 Pax @ 200/pax X 110 Batches 594,000.00 3rd Quarter 2025 27 Pax @ 200/pax X 110 Batches 594,000.00 4th Quarter 2025 27 Pax @ 200/pax X 75 Batches 405,000.00 1.2 Social Infrastructure Building (sib) – Formation Of New Arbos To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/ Arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 2nd Quarter 2025 18 Pax @ 200/pax X 2 Batches 7,200.00 3rd Quarter 2025 18 Pax @ 200/pax X 2 Batches 7,200.00 Total Sub-abc *2,012,000.00 2. 2.1 Enterprise Development, Economic And Physical Infrastructure Support (edes) – Products And Services Development To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/ Arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 1st Quarter 2025 30 Pax @ 200/pax X 1 Batch 6,000.00 2nd Quarter 2025 30 Pax @ 200/pax X 1 Batch 6,000.00 3rd Quarter 2025 30 Pax @ 200/pax X 1 Batch 6,000.00 4th Quarter 2025 30 Pax @ 200/pax X 1 Batch 6,000.00 2.2 Enterprise Development, Economic And Physical Infrastructure Support (edes) – Vlfed Livelihood Training To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/ Arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 1st Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 3 Batches 21,000.00 2nd Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 12 Batches 84,000.00 3rd Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 12 Batches 84,000.00 4th Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 3 Batches 21,000.00 2.3 Enterprise Development, Economic And Physical Infrastructure Support (edes) – Vlfed Livelihood Training To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/ Arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 2nd Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 4 Batches 28,000.00 3rd Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 4 Batches 28,000.00 4th Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 4 Batches 28,000.00 2.4 Enterprise Development, Economic And Physical Infrastructure Support (edes) – Farm Business School Training To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/ Arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 1st Quarter 2025 30 Pax @ 200/pax X 3 Batches 18,000.00 2nd Quarter 2025 30 Pax @ 200/pax X 8 Batches 48,000.00 3rd Quarter 2025 30 Pax @ 200/pax X 8 Batches 48,000.00 4th Quarter 2025 30 Pax @ 200/pax X 4 Batches 24,000.00 2.5 Enterprise Development, Economic And Physical Infrastructure Support (edes) – Partnership Against Hunger And Poverty Training To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/ Arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 1st Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 1 Batch 7,000.00 2nd Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 4 Batches 28,000.00 3rd Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 5 Batches 35,000.00 2.6.1 Enterprise Development, Economic And Physical Infrastructure Support (edes) – Provision Of Credit And Microfinance Services – Development Of Arbos To Become Mf Providers Training To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/ Arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 1st Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 2 Batches 14,000.00 2nd Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 2 Batches 14,000.00 3rd Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 3 Batches 21,000.00 4th Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 3 Batches 21,000.00 2.6.2 Enterprise Development, Economic And Physical Infrastructure Support (edes) – Building/strengthening The Credit Worthiness Of Arbs And Arbos Accessing To Credit/mf Services Training To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/ Arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 2nd Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 2 Batches 14,000.00 3rd Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 2 Batches 14,000.00 Total Sub -abc *624,000.00 3. 3.1 Climate Resilient Farm Productivity Support (crfps) – Sustainable Livelihood Support For Disaster Training To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/ Arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 1st Quarter 2025 40 Pax @ 200/pax X 8 Batch 64,000.00 2nd Quarter 2025 40 Pax @ 200/pax X 24 Batches 192,000.00 3rd Quarter 2025 40 Pax @ 200/pax X 24 Batches 192,000.00 3.2 Climate Resilient Farm Productivity Support (crfps) – Sustainable Livelihood Support For Disaster Training To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/ Arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 1st Quarter 2025 55 Pax @ 200/pax X 6 Batches 66,000.00 2nd Quarter 2025 55 Pax @ 200/pax X 12 Batches 132,000.00 3rd Quarter 2025 55 Pax @ 200/pax X 12 Batches 132,000.00 Total Sub -abc *778,000.00 Over-all Total- Abc 3,414,400.00 2 The Funding Source Is: The Government Of The Philippines (gop) Through The Fy 2025 General Appropriations Act (mooe-pbdd-arbdsp) In The Amount Of Php 3,414,400.00. The Name Of The Project Is “procurement Of Catering Services For Arbdsp 2025 Performance Indicators- Pbdd-dar Negros Oriental” 3.1 No Further Instructions. 5.1 No Further Instructions. 5.2 Foreign Bidders, Except Those Falling Under Itb Clause 5.2(b), May Not Participate In This Project. 5.4 The Bidder Must Have Completed, Within The Period Specified In The Invitation To Bid And Itb Clause 12.1(a)(ii), A Single Contract That Is Similar To This Project, Equivalent To At Least Twenty-five Percent (25%) Of The Abc. For This Purpose, Similar Contracts Shall Refer To The Provision Of Catering Services In Rural Areas. 7 No Further Instructions. 8.1 Subcontracting Is Not Allowed. 8.2 Subcontracting Is Not Allowed. 9.1 The Procuring Entity Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference For This Project On December 2, 2024, At 9:00 In The Morning At The Dar Conference Room, The Market Place, Calindagan, Dumaguete City. 10.1 The Procuring Entity’s Address Is: The Market Place, Calindagan, Dumaguete City, 6200 Negros Oriental C/o Anthony Rey D. Lobrido Acting Gsu Head/bac Secretariat General Services Section Landline # - (035)531-3448 Gsudarnegor2018@gmail.com 12.1(a) No Further Instructions. 12.1(a) (ii) The Bidder’s Slcc Similar To The Contract To Be Bid Should Have Been Completed Within One (1) Year Prior To The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 13.1 No Additional Requirements. 13.1(b) No Further Instructions. 13.1i No Additional Requirements. 13.2 The Abc Is Php 3,414,400.00. Any Bid With A Financial Component Exceeding This Amount Shall Not Be Accepted. 15.4(a) (iv) No Incidental Services Are Required. 15.4(b) No Incidental Services Are Required. 16.1(b) The Bid Prices For Catering Services Supplied From Outside Of The Philippines Shall Be Quoted In Philippine Pesos. 16.3 Not Applicable. 17.1 Bids Will Be Valid Until One Hundred Twenty (120) Days From Bid Submission. 18.1 The Bid Security Shall Be In The Form Of A Bid Securing Declaration, Or Any Of The Following Forms And Amounts: 1. The Amount Of Not Less Than Php 68,288.00, 2% Of Abc, If Bid Security Is In Cash, Cashier’s/manager’s Check, Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit; Or 2. The Amount Of Not Less Than Php 170,720.00 5% Of Abc, If Bid Security Is In Surety Bond. 18.2 The Bid Security Shall Be Valid Until One Hundred Twenty (120) Days From Bid Submission. 20.3 Each Bidder Shall Submit One (1) Original And Two (2) Copies Of The First And Second Components Of Its Bid. 21 The Address For Submission Of Bids Is Dar Provincial Office Of Negros Oriental, General Services Unit, Darpo Market Place, Calindagan, Dumaguete City. The Deadline For Submission Of Bids Is On Or Before December 16, 2024 At 10:00 Am. 24.1 The Place Of Bid Opening Is Darpo Conference Room, The Market Place, Dumaguete City. The Date And Time Of Bid Opening Is December 16, 2024 At 1:00 P.m. 24.2 No Further Instructions. 24.3 No Further Instructions. 27.1 No Further Instructions. 28.3 (a) Partial Bid Is Not Allowed. The Goods Are Grouped In A Single Lot And The Lot Shall Not Be Divided Into Sub-lots For The Purpose Of Bidding, Evaluation, And Contract Award. 28.4 No Further Instructions. 29.2 No Additional Requirement. 32.4(f) No Additional Requirement. Section Iv. General Conditions Of Contract Notes On The General Conditions Of Contract The Gcc In Section Iv, Read In Conjunction With The Scc In Section V And Other Documents Listed Therein, Should Be A Complete Document Expressing All The Rights And Obligations Of The Parties. The Gcc Herein Shall Not Be Altered. Any Changes And Complementary Information, Which May Be Needed, Shall Be Introduced Only Through The Scc In Section V. Table Of Contents 1. Definitions 47 2. Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, And Coercive Practices 48 3. Inspection And Audit By The Funding Source 49 4. Governing Law And Language 49 5. Notices 49 6. Scope Of Contract 50 7. Subcontracting 50 8. Procuring Entity’s Responsibilities 50 9. Prices 50 10. Payment 51 11. Advance Payment And Terms Of Payment 51 12. Taxes And Duties 52 13. Performance Security 52 14. Use Of Contract Documents And Information 53 15. Standards 53 16. Inspection And Tests 53 17. Warranty 54 18. Delays In The Supplier’s Performance 55 19. Liquidated Damages 55 20. Settlement Of Disputes 55 21. Liability Of The Supplier 56 22. Force Majeure 56 23. Termination For Default 56 24. Termination For Insolvency 57 25. Termination For Convenience 57 26. Termination For Unlawful Acts 58 27. Procedures For Termination Of Contracts 58 28. Assignment Of Rights 59 29. Contract Amendment 60 30. Application 60 1. Definitions 1.1. In This Contract, The Following Terms Shall Be Interpreted As Indicated: (a) “the Contract” Means The Agreement Entered Into Between The Procuring Entity And The Supplier, As Recorded In The Contract Form Signed By The Parties, Including All Attachments And Appendices Thereto And All Documents Incorporated By Reference Therein. (b) “the Contract Price” Means The Price Payable To The Supplier Under The Contract For The Full And Proper Performance Of Its Contractual Obligations. (c) “the Goods” Means All Of The Supplies, Equipment, Machinery, Spare Parts, Other Materials And/or General Support Services Which The Supplier Is Required To Provide To The Procuring Entity Under The Contract. (d) “the Services” Means Those Services Ancillary To The Supply Of The Goods, Such As Transportation And Insurance, And Any Other Incidental Services, Such As Installation, Commissioning, Provision Of Technical Assistance, Training, And Other Such Obligations Of The Supplier Covered Under The Contract. (e) “gcc” Means The General Conditions Of Contract Contained In This Section. (f) “scc” Means The Special Conditions Of Contract. (g) “the Procuring Entity” Means The Organization Purchasing The Goods, As Named In The Scc. (h) “the Procuring Entity’s Country” Is The Philippines. (i) “the Supplier” Means The Individual Contractor, Manufacturer Distributor, Or Firm Supplying/manufacturing The Goods And Services Under This Contract And Named In The Scc. (j) The “funding Source” Means The Organization Named In The Scc. (k) “the Project Site,” Where Applicable, Means The Place Or Places Named In The Scc. (l) “day” Means Calendar Day. (m) The “effective Date” Of The Contract Will Be The Date Of Signing The Contract, However The Supplier Shall Commence Performance Of Its Obligations Only Upon Receipt Of The Notice To Proceed And Copy Of The Approved Contract. (n) “verified Report” Refers To The Report Submitted By The Implementing Unit To The Hope Setting Forth Its Findings As To The Existence Of Grounds Or Causes For Termination And Explicitly Stating Its Recommendation For The Issuance Of A Notice To Terminate. 2. Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, And Coercive Practices 2.1. Unless Otherwise Provided In The Scc, The Procuring Entity As Well As The Bidders, Contractors, Or Suppliers Shall Observe The Highest Standard Of Ethics During The Procurement And Execution Of This Contract. In Pursuance Of This Policy, The Procuring Entity: (a) Defines, For The Purposes Of This Provision, The Terms Set Forth Below As Follows: (i) “corrupt Practice” Means Behavior On The Part Of Officials In The Public Or Private Sectors By Which They Improperly And Unlawfully Enrich Themselves, Others, Or Induce Others To Do So, By Misusing The Position In Which They Are Placed, And It Includes The Offering, Giving, Receiving, Or Soliciting Of Anything Of Value To Influence The Action Of Any Such Official In The Procurement Process Or In Contract Execution; Entering, On Behalf Of The Government, Into Any Contract Or Transaction Manifestly And Grossly Disadvantageous To The Same, Whether Or Not The Public Officer Profited Or Will Profit Thereby, And Similar Acts As Provided In Republic Act 3019. (ii) “fraudulent Practice” Means A Misrepresentation Of Facts In Order To Influence A Procurement Process Or The Execution Of A Contract To The Detriment Of The Procuring Entity, And Includes Collusive Practices Among Bidders (prior To Or After Bid Submission) Designed To Establish Bid Prices At Artificial, Non-competitive Levels And To Deprive The Procuring Entity Of The Benefits Of Free And Open Competition. (iii) “collusive Practices” Means A Scheme Or Arrangement Between Two Or More Bidders, With Or Without The Knowledge Of The Procuring Entity, Designed To Establish Bid Prices At Artificial, Non-competitive Levels. (iv) “coercive Practices” Means Harming Or Threatening To Harm, Directly Or Indirectly, Persons, Or Their Property To Influence Their Participation In A Procurement Process, Or Affect The Execution Of A Contract; (v) “obstructive Practice” Is (aa) Deliberately Destroying, Falsifying, Altering Or Concealing Of Evidence Material To An Administrative Proceedings Or Investigation Or Making False Statements To Investigators In Order To Materially Impede An Administrative Proceedings Or Investigation Of The Procuring Entity Or Any Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Into Allegations Of A Corrupt, Fraudulent, Coercive Or Collusive Practice; And/or Threatening, Harassing Or Intimidating Any Party To Prevent It From Disclosing Its Knowledge Of Matters Relevant To The Administrative Proceedings Or Investigation Or From Pursuing Such Proceedings Or Investigation; Or (bb) Acts Intended To Materially Impede The Exercise Of The Inspection And Audit Rights Of The Procuring Entity Or Any Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Herein. (b) Will Reject A Proposal For Award If It Determines That The Bidder Recommended For Award Has Engaged In Any Of The Practices Mentioned In This Clause For Purposes Of Competing For The Contract. 2.2. Further The Funding Source, Borrower Or Procuring Entity, As Appropriate, Will Seek To Impose The Maximum Civil, Administrative And/or Criminal Penalties Available Under The Applicable Law On Individuals And Organizations Deemed To Be Involved With Any Of The Practices Mentioned In Gcc Clause 2.1(a). 3. Inspection And Audit By The Funding Source The Supplier Shall Permit The Funding Source To Inspect The Supplier’s Accounts And Records Relating To The Performance Of The Supplier And To Have Them Audited By Auditors Appointed By The Funding Source, If So Required By The Funding Source. 4. Governing Law And Language 4.1. This Contract Shall Be Interpreted In Accordance With The Laws Of The Republic Of The Philippines. 4.2. This Contract Has Been Executed In The English Language, Which Shall Be The Binding And Controlling Language For All Matters Relating To The Meaning Or Interpretation Of This Contract. All Correspondence And Other Documents Pertaining To This Contract Exchanged By The Parties Shall Be Written In English. 5. Notices 5.1. Any Notice, Request, Or Consent Required Or Permitted To Be Given Or Made Pursuant To This Contract Shall Be In Writing. Any Such Notice, Request, Or Consent Shall Be Deemed To Have Been Given Or Made When Received By The Concerned Party, Either In Person Or Through An Authorized Representative Of The Party To Whom The Communication Is Addressed, Or When Sent By Registered Mail, Telex, Telegram, Or Facsimile To Such Party At The Address Specified In The Scc, Which Shall Be Effective When Delivered And Duly Received Or On The Notice’s Effective Date, Whichever Is Later. 5.2. A Party May Change Its Address For Notice Hereunder By Giving The Other Party Notice Of Such Change Pursuant To The Provisions Listed In The Scc For Gcc Clause 5.1. 6. Scope Of Contract 6.1. The Goods And Related Services To Be Provided Shall Be As Specified In Section Vi. Schedule Of Requirements. 6.2. This Contract Shall Include All Such Items, Although Not Specifically Mentioned, That Can Be Reasonably Inferred As Being Required For Its Completion As If Such Items Were Expressly Mentioned Herein. Any Additional Requirements For The Completion Of This Contract Shall Be Provided In The Scc. 7. Subcontracting 7.1. Subcontracting Of Any Portion Of The Goods, If Allowed In The Bds, Does Not Relieve The Supplier Of Any Liability Or Obligation Under This Contract. The Supplier Will Be Responsible For The Acts, Defaults, And Negligence Of Any Subcontractor, Its Agents, Servants Or Workmen As Fully As If These Were The Supplier’s Own Acts, Defaults, Or Negligence, Or Those Of Its Agents, Servants Or Workmen. 7.2. If Subcontracting Is Allowed, The Supplier May Identify Its Subcontractor During Contract Implementation. Subcontractors Disclosed And Identified During The Bidding May Be Changed During The Implementation Of This Contract. In Either Case, Subcontractors Must Submit The Documentary Requirements Under Itb Clause 12 And Comply With The Eligibility Criteria Specified In The Bds. In The Event That Any Subcontractor Is Found By The Procuring Entity To Be Ineligible, The Subcontracting Of Such Portion Of The Goods Shall Be Disallowed. 8. Procuring Entity’s Responsibilities 8.1. Whenever The Performance Of The Obligations In This Contract Requires That The Supplier Obtain Permits, Approvals, Import, And Other Licenses From Local Public Authorities, The Procuring Entity Shall, If So Needed By The Supplier, Make Its Best Effort To Assist The Supplier In Complying With Such Requirements In A Timely And Expeditious Manner. 8.2. The Procuring Entity Shall Pay All Costs Involved In The Performance Of Its Responsibilities In Accordance With Gcc Clause 6. 9. Prices 9.1. For The Given Scope Of Work In This Contract As Awarded, All Bid Prices Are Considered Fixed Prices, And Therefore Not Subject To Price Escalation During Contract Implementation, Except Under Extraordinary Circumstances And Upon Prior Approval Of The Gppb In Accordance With Section 61 Of R.a. 9184 And Its Irr Or Except As Provided In This Clause. 9.2. Prices Charged By The Supplier For Goods Delivered And/or Services Performed Under This Contract Shall Not Vary From The Prices Quoted By The Supplier In Its Bid, With The Exception Of Any Change In Price Resulting From A Change Order Issued In Accordance With Gcc Clause 29. 10. Payment 10.1. Payments Shall Be Made Only Upon A Certification By The Hope To The Effect That The Goods Have Been Rendered Or Delivered In Accordance With The Terms Of This Contract And Have Been Duly Inspected And Accepted. Except With The Prior Approval Of The President No Payment Shall Be Made For Services Not Yet Rendered Or For Supplies And Materials Not Yet Delivered Under This Contract. Ten Percent (10%) Of The Amount Of Each Payment Shall Be Retained By The Procuring Entity To Cover The Supplier’s Warranty Obligations Under This Contract As Described In Gcc Clause 17. 10.2. The Supplier’s Request(s) For Payment Shall Be Made To The Procuring Entity In Writing, Accompanied By An Invoice Describing, As Appropriate, The Goods Delivered And/or Services Performed, And By Documents Submitted Pursuant To The Scc Provision For Gcc Clause 6.2, And Upon Fulfillment Of Other Obligations Stipulated In This Contract. 10.3. Pursuant To Gcc Clause 10.2, Payments Shall Be Made Promptly By The Procuring Entity, But In No Case Later Than Sixty (60) Days After Submission Of An Invoice Or Claim By The Supplier. Payments Shall Be In Accordance With The Schedule Stated In The Scc. 10.4. Unless Otherwise Provided In The Scc, The Currency In Which Payment Is Made To The Supplier Under This Contract Shall Be In Philippine Pesos. 10.5. Unless Otherwise Provided In The Scc, Payments Using Letter Of Credit (lc), In Accordance With The Guidelines Issued By The Gppb, Is Allowed. For This Purpose, The Amount Of Provisional Sum Is Indicated In The Scc. All Charges For The Opening Of The Lc And/or Incidental Expenses Thereto Shall Be For The Account Of The Supplier. 11. Advance Payment And Terms Of Payment 11.1. Advance Payment Shall Be Made Only After Prior Approval Of The President, And Shall Not Exceed Fifteen Percent (15%) Of The Contract Amount, Unless Otherwise Directed By The President Or In Cases Allowed Under Annex “d” Of Ra 9184. 11.2. All Progress Payments Shall First Be Charged Against The Advance Payment Until The Latter Has Been Fully Exhausted. 11.3. For Goods Supplied From Abroad, Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Scc, The Terms Of Payment Shall Be As Follows: (a) On Contract Signature: Fifteen Percent (15%) Of The Contract Price Shall Be Paid Within Sixty (60) Days From Signing Of The Contract And Upon Submission Of A Claim And A Bank Guarantee For The Equivalent Amount Valid Until The Goods Are Delivered And In The Form Provided In Section Viii. Bidding Forms. (b) On Delivery: Sixty-five Percent (65%) Of The Contract Price Shall Be Paid To The Supplier Within Sixty (60) Days After The Date Of Receipt Of The Goods And Upon Submission Of The Documents (i) Through (vi) Specified In The Scc Provision On Delivery And Documents. (c) On Acceptance: The Remaining Twenty Percent (20%) Of The Contract Price Shall Be Paid To The Supplier Within Sixty (60) Days After The Date Of Submission Of The Acceptance And Inspection Certificate For The Respective Delivery Issued By The Procuring Entity’s Authorized Representative. In The Event That No Inspection Or Acceptance Certificate Is Issued By The Procuring Entity’s Authorized Representative Within Forty Five (45) Days Of The Date Shown On The Delivery Receipt, The Supplier Shall Have The Right To Claim Payment Of The Remaining Twenty Percent (20%) Subject To The Procuring Entity’s Own Verification Of The Reason(s) For The Failure To Issue Documents (vii) And (viii) As Described In The Scc Provision On Delivery And Documents. 12. Taxes And Duties The Supplier, Whether Local Or Foreign, Shall Be Entirely Responsible For All The Necessary Taxes, Stamp Duties, License Fees, And Other Such Levies Imposed For The Completion Of This Contract. 13. Performance Security 13.1. Within Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice Of Award From The Procuring Entity But In No Case Later Than The Signing Of The Contract By Both Parties, The Successful Bidder Shall Furnish The Performance Security In Any The Forms Prescribed In The Itb Clause 33.2. 13.2. The Performance Security Posted In Favor Of The Procuring Entity Shall Be Forfeited In The Event It Is Established That The Winning Bidder Is In Default In Any Of Its Obligations Under The Contract. 13.3. The Performance Security Shall Remain Valid Until Issuance By The Procuring Entity Of The Certificate Of Final Acceptance. 13.4. The Performance Security May Be Released By The Procuring Entity And Returned To The Supplier After The Issuance Of The Certificate Of Final Acceptance Subject To The Following Conditions: (a) There Are No Pending Claims Against The Supplier Or The Surety Company Filed By The Procuring Entity; (b) The Supplier Has No Pending Claims For Labor And Materials Filed Against It; And (c) Other Terms Specified In The Scc. 13.5. In Case Of A Reduction Of The Contract Value, The Procuring Entity Shall Allow A Proportional Reduction In The Original Performance Security, Provided That Any Such Reduction Is More Than Ten Percent (10%) And That The Aggregate Of Such Reductions Is Not More Than Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Original Performance Security. 14. Use Of Contract Documents And Information 14.1. The Supplier Shall Not, Except For Purposes Of Performing The Obligations In This Contract, Without The Procuring Entity’s Prior Written Consent, Disclose This Contract, Or Any Provision Thereof, Or Any Specification, Plan, Drawing, Pattern, Sample, Or Information Furnished By Or On Behalf Of The Procuring Entity. Any Such Disclosure Shall Be Made In Confidence And Shall Extend Only As Far As May Be Necessary For Purposes Of Such Performance. 14.2. Any Document, Other Than This Contract Itself, Enumerated In Gcc Clause 14.1 Shall Remain The Property Of The Procuring Entity And Shall Be Returned (all Copies) To The Procuring Entity On Completion Of The Supplier’s Performance Under This Contract If So Required By The Procuring Entity. 15. Standards The Goods Provided Under This Contract Shall Conform To The Standards Mentioned In The Section Vii. Technical Specifications; And, When No Applicable Standard Is Mentioned, To The Authoritative Standards Appropriate To The Goods’ Country Of Origin. Such Standards Shall Be The Latest Issued By The Institution Concerned. 16. Inspection And Tests 16.1. The Procuring Entity Or Its Representative Shall Have The Right To Inspect And/or To Test The Goods To Confirm Their Conformity To The Contract Specifications At No Extra Cost To The Procuring Entity. The Scc And Section Vii. Technical Specifications Shall Specify What Inspections And/or Tests The Procuring Entity Requires And Where They Are To Be Conducted. The Procuring Entity Shall Notify The Supplier In Writing, In A Timely Manner, Of The Identity Of Any Representatives Retained For These Purposes. 16.2. If Applicable, The Inspections And Tests May Be Conducted On The Premises Of The Supplier Or Its Subcontractor(s), At Point Of Delivery, And/or At The Goods’ Final Destination. If Conducted On The Premises Of The Supplier Or Its Subcontractor(s), All Reasonable Facilities And Assistance, Including Access To Drawings And Production Data, Shall Be Furnished To The Inspectors At No Charge To The Procuring Entity. The Supplier Shall Provide The Procuring Entity With Results Of Such Inspections And Tests. 16.3. The Procuring Entity Or Its Designated Representative Shall Be Entitled To Attend The Tests And/or Inspections Referred To In This Clause Provided That The Procuring Entity Shall Bear All Of Its Own Costs And Expenses Incurred In Connection With Such Attendance Including, But Not Limited To, All Traveling And Board And Lodging Expenses. 16.4. The Procuring Entity May Reject Any Goods Or Any Part Thereof That Fail To Pass Any Test And/or Inspection Or Do Not Conform To The Specifications. The Supplier Shall Either Rectify Or Replace Such Rejected Goods Or Parts Thereof Or Make Alterations Necessary To Meet The Specifications At No Cost To The Procuring Entity, And Shall Repeat The Test And/or Inspection, At No Cost To The Procuring Entity, Upon Giving A Notice Pursuant To Gcc Clause 5. 16.5. The Supplier Agrees That Neither The Execution Of A Test And/or Inspection Of The Goods Or Any Part Thereof, Nor The Attendance By The Procuring Entity Or Its Representative, Shall Release The Supplier From Any Warranties Or Other Obligations Under This Contract. 17. Warranty 17.1. The Supplier Warrants That The Goods Supplied Under The Contract Are New, Unused, Of The Most Recent Or Current Models, And That They Incorporate All Recent Improvements In Design And Materials, Except When The Technical Specifications Required By The Procuring Entity Provides Otherwise. 17.2. The Supplier Further Warrants That All Goods Supplied Under This Contract Shall Have No Defect, Arising From Design, Materials, Or Workmanship Or From Any Act Or Omission Of The Supplier That May Develop Under Normal Use Of The Supplied Goods In The Conditions Prevailing In The Country Of Final Destination. 17.3. In Order To Assure That Manufacturing Defects Shall Be Corrected By The Supplier, A Warranty Shall Be Required From The Supplier For A Minimum Period Specified In The Scc. The Obligation For The Warranty Shall Be Covered By, At The Supplier’s Option, Either Retention Money In An Amount Equivalent To At Least One Percent (1%) Of Every Progress Payment, Or A Special Bank Guarantee Equivalent To At Least One Percent (1%) Of The Total Contract Price Or Other Such Amount If So Specified In The Scc. The Said Amounts Shall Only Be Released After The Lapse Of The Warranty Period Specified In The Scc; Provided, However, That The Supplies Delivered Are Free From Patent And Latent Defects And All The Conditions Imposed Under This Contract Have Been Fully Met. 17.4. The Procuring Entity Shall Promptly Notify The Supplier In Writing Of Any Claims Arising Under This Warranty. Upon Receipt Of Such Notice, The Supplier Shall, Within The Period Specified In The Scc And With All Reasonable Speed, Repair Or Replace The Defective Goods Or Parts Thereof, Without Cost To The Procuring Entity. 17.5. If The Supplier, Having Been Notified, Fails To Remedy The Defect(s) Within The Period Specified In Gcc Clause 17.4, The Procuring Entity May Proceed To Take Such Remedial Action As May Be Necessary, At The Supplier’s Risk And Expense And Without Prejudice To Any Other Rights Which The Procuring Entity May Have Against The Supplier Under The Contract And Under The Applicable Law. 18. Delays In The Supplier’s Performance 18.1. Delivery Of The Goods And/or Performance Of Services Shall Be Made By The Supplier In Accordance With The Time Schedule Prescribed By The Procuring Entity In Section Vi. Schedule Of Requirements. 18.2. If At Any Time During The Performance Of This Contract, The Supplier Or Its Subcontractor(s) Should Encounter Conditions Impeding Timely Delivery Of The Goods And/or Performance Of Services, The Supplier Shall Promptly Notify The Procuring Entity In Writing Of The Fact Of The Delay, Its Likely Duration And Its Cause(s). As Soon As Practicable After Receipt Of The Supplier’s Notice, And Upon Causes Provided For Under Gcc Clause 22, The Procuring Entity Shall Evaluate The Situation And May Extend The Supplier’s Time For Performance, In Which Case The Extension Shall Be Ratified By The Parties By Amendment Of Contract. 18.3. Except As Provided Under Gcc Clause 22, A Delay By The Supplier In The Performance Of Its Obligations Shall Render The Supplier Liable To The Imposition Of Liquidated Damages Pursuant To Gcc Clause 19, Unless An Extension Of Time Is Agreed Upon Pursuant To Gcc Clause 29 Without The Application Of Liquidated Damages. 19. Liquidated Damages Subject To Gcc Clauses 18 And 22, If The Supplier Fails To Satisfactorily Deliver Any Or All Of The Goods And/or To Perform The Services Within The Period(s) Specified In This Contract Inclusive Of Duly Granted Time Extensions If Any, The Procuring Entity Shall, Without Prejudice To Its Other Remedies Under This Contract And Under The Applicable Law, Deduct From The Contract Price, As Liquidated Damages, The Applicable Rate Of One Tenth (1/10) Of One (1) Percent Of The Cost Of The Unperformed Portion For Every Day Of Delay Until Actual Delivery Or Performance. The Maximum Deduction Shall Be Ten Percent (10%) Of The Amount Of Contract. Once The Maximum Is Reached, The Procuring Entity May Rescind Or Terminate The Contract Pursuant To Gcc Clause 23, Without Prejudice To Other Courses Of Action And Remedies Open To It. 20. Settlement Of Disputes 20.1. If Any Dispute Or Difference Of Any Kind Whatsoever Shall Arise Between The Procuring Entity And The Supplier In Connection With Or Arising Out Of This Contract, The Parties Shall Make Every Effort To Resolve Amicably Such Dispute Or Difference By Mutual Consultation. 20.2. If After Thirty (30) Days, The Parties Have Failed To Resolve Their Dispute Or Difference By Such Mutual Consultation, Then Either The Procuring Entity Or The Supplier May Give Notice To The Other Party Of Its Intention To Commence Arbitration, As Hereinafter Provided, As To The Matter In Dispute, And No Arbitration In Respect Of This Matter May Be Commenced Unless Such Notice Is Given. 20.3. Any Dispute Or Difference In Respect Of Which A Notice Of Intention To Commence Arbitration Has Been Given In Accordance With This Clause Shall Be Settled By Arbitration. Arbitration May Be Commenced Prior To Or After Delivery Of The Goods Under This Contract. 20.4. In The Case Of A Dispute Between The Procuring Entity And The Supplier, The Dispute Shall Be Resolved In Accordance With Republic Act 9285 (“r.a. 9285”), Otherwise Known As The “alternative Dispute Resolution Act Of 2004.” 20.5. Notwithstanding Any Reference To Arbitration Herein, The Parties Shall Continue To Perform Their Respective Obligations Under The Contract Unless They Otherwise Agree; And The Procuring Entity Shall Pay The Supplier Any Monies Due The Supplier. 21. Liability Of The Supplier 21.1. The Supplier’s Liability Under This Contract Shall Be As Provided By The Laws Of The Republic Of The Philippines, Subject To Additional Provisions, If Any, Set Forth In The Scc. 21.2. Except In Cases Of Criminal Negligence Or Willful Misconduct, And In The Case Of Infringement Of Patent Rights, If Applicable, The Aggregate Liability Of The Supplier To The Procuring Entity Shall Not Exceed The Total Contract Price, Provided That This Limitation Shall Not Apply To The Cost Of Repairing Or Replacing Defective Equipment. 22. Force Majeure 22.1. The Supplier Shall Not Be Liable For Forfeiture Of Its Performance Security, Liquidated Damages, Or Termination For Default If And To The Extent That The Supplier’s Delay In Performance Or Other Failure To Perform Its Obligations Under The Contract Is The Result Of A Force Majeure. 22.2. For Purposes Of This Contract The Terms “force Majeure” And “fortuitous Event” May Be Used Interchangeably. In This Regard, A Fortuitous Event Or Force Majeure Shall Be Interpreted To Mean An Event Which The Supplier Could Not Have Foreseen, Or Which Though Foreseen, Was Inevitable. It Shall Not Include Ordinary Unfavorable Weather Conditions; And Any Other Cause The Effects Of Which Could Have Been Avoided With The Exercise Of Reasonable Diligence By The Supplier. Such Events May Include, But Not Limited To, Acts Of The Procuring Entity In Its Sovereign Capacity, Wars Or Revolutions, Fires, Floods, Epidemics, Quarantine Restrictions, And Freight Embargoes. 22.3. If A Force Majeure Situation Arises, The Supplier Shall Promptly Notify The Procuring Entity In Writing Of Such Condition And The Cause Thereof. Unless Otherwise Directed By The Procuring Entity In Writing, The Supplier Shall Continue To Perform Its Obligations Under The Contract As Far As Is Reasonably Practical, And Shall Seek All Reasonable Alternative Means For Performance Not Prevented By The Force Majeure. 23. Termination For Default 23.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Terminate This Contract For Default When Any Of The Following Conditions Attends Its Implementation: (a) Outside Of Force Majeure, The Supplier Fails To Deliver Or Perform Any Or All Of The Goods Within The Period(s) Specified In The Contract, Or Within Any Extension Thereof Granted By The Procuring Entity Pursuant To A Request Made By The Supplier Prior To The Delay, And Such Failure Amounts To At Least Ten Percent (10%) Of The Contact Price; (b) As A Result Of Force Majeure, The Supplier Is Unable To Deliver Or Perform Any Or All Of The Goods, Amounting To At Least Ten Percent (10%) Of The Contract Price, For A Period Of Not Less Than Sixty (60) Calendar Days After Receipt Of The Notice From The Procuring Entity Stating That The Circumstance Of Force Majeure Is Deemed To Have Ceased; Or (c) The Supplier Fails To Perform Any Other Obligation Under The Contract. 23.2. In The Event The Procuring Entity Terminates This Contract In Whole Or In Part, For Any Of The Reasons Provided Under Gcc Clauses 23 To 26, The Procuring Entity May Procure, Upon Such Terms And In Such Manner As It Deems Appropriate, Goods Or Services Similar To Those Undelivered, And The Supplier Shall Be Liable To The Procuring Entity For Any Excess Costs For Such Similar Goods Or Services. However, The Supplier Shall Continue Performance Of This Contract To The Extent Not Terminated. 23.3. In Case The Delay In The Delivery Of The Goods And/or Performance Of The Services Exceeds A Time Duration Equivalent To Ten Percent (10%) Of The Specified Contract Time Plus Any Time Extension Duly Granted To The Supplier, The Procuring Entity May Terminate This Contract, Forfeit The Supplier’s Performance Security And Award The Same To A Qualified Supplier. 24. Termination For Insolvency The Procuring Entity Shall Terminate This Contract If The Supplier Is Declared Bankrupt Or Insolvent As Determined With Finality By A Court Of Competent Jurisdiction. In This Event, Termination Will Be Without Compensation To The Supplier, Provided That Such Termination Will Not Prejudice Or Affect Any Right Of Action Or Remedy Which Has Accrued Or Will Accrue Thereafter To The Procuring Entity And/or The Supplier. 25. Termination For Convenience 25.1. The Procuring Entity May Terminate This Contract, In Whole Or In Part, At Any Time For Its Convenience. The Hope May Terminate A Contract For The Convenience Of The Government If He Has Determined The Existence Of Conditions That Make Project Implementation Economically, Financially Or Technically Impractical And/or Unnecessary, Such As, But Not Limited To, Fortuitous Event(s) Or Changes In Law And National Government Policies. 25.2. The Goods That Have Been Delivered And/or Performed Or Are Ready For Delivery Or Performance Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days After The Supplier’s Receipt Of Notice To Terminate Shall Be Accepted By The Procuring Entity At The Contract Terms And Prices. For Goods Not Yet Performed And/or Ready For Delivery, The Procuring Entity May Elect: (a) To Have Any Portion Delivered And/or Performed And Paid At The Contract Terms And Prices; And/or (b) To Cancel The Remainder And Pay To The Supplier An Agreed Amount For Partially Completed And/or Performed Goods And For Materials And Parts Previously Procured By The Supplier. 25.3. If The Supplier Suffers Loss In Its Initial Performance Of The Terminated Contract, Such As Purchase Of Raw Materials For Goods Specially Manufactured For The Procuring Entity Which Cannot Be Sold In Open Market, It Shall Be Allowed To Recover Partially From This Contract, On A Quantum Meruit Basis. Before Recovery May Be Made, The Fact Of Loss Must Be Established Under Oath By The Supplier To The Satisfaction Of The Procuring Entity Before Recovery May Be Made. 26. Termination For Unlawful Acts 26.1. The Procuring Entity May Terminate This Contract In Case It Is Determined Prima Facie That The Supplier Has Engaged, Before Or During The Implementation Of This Contract, In Unlawful Deeds And Behaviors Relative To Contract Acquisition And Implementation. Unlawful Acts Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following: (a) Corrupt, Fraudulent, And Coercive Practices As Defined In Itb Clause 3.1(a); (b) Drawing Up Or Using Forged Documents; (c) Using Adulterated Materials, Means Or Methods, Or Engaging In Production Contrary To Rules Of Science Or The Trade; And (d) Any Other Act Analogous To The Foregoing. 27. Procedures For Termination Of Contracts 27.1. The Following Provisions Shall Govern The Procedures For Termination Of This Contract: (a) Upon Receipt Of A Written Report Of Acts Or Causes Which May Constitute Ground(s) For Termination As Aforementioned, Or Upon Its Own Initiative, The Implementing Unit Shall, Within A Period Of Seven (7) Calendar Days, Verify The Existence Of Such Ground(s) And Cause The Execution Of A Verified Report, With All Relevant Evidence Attached; (b) Upon Recommendation By The Implementing Unit, The Hope Shall Terminate This Contract Only By A Written Notice To The Supplier Conveying The Termination Of This Contract. The Notice Shall State: (i) That This Contract Is Being Terminated For Any Of The Ground(s) Afore-mentioned, And A Statement Of The Acts That Constitute The Ground(s) Constituting The Same; (ii) The Extent Of Termination, Whether In Whole Or In Part; (iii) An Instruction To The Supplier To Show Cause As To Why This Contract Should Not Be Terminated; And (iv) Special Instructions Of The Procuring Entity, If Any. (c) The Notice To Terminate Shall Be Accompanied By A Copy Of The Verified Report; (d) Within A Period Of Seven (7) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice Of Termination, The Supplier Shall Submit To The Hope A Verified Position Paper Stating Why This Contract Should Not Be Terminated. If The Supplier Fails To Show Cause After The Lapse Of The Seven (7) Day Period, Either By Inaction Or By Default, The Hope Shall Issue An Order Terminating This Contract; (e) The Procuring Entity May, At Any Time Before Receipt Of The Supplier’s Verified Position Paper Described In Item (d) Above Withdraw The Notice To Terminate If It Is Determined That Certain Items Or Works Subject Of The Notice Had Been Completed, Delivered, Or Performed Before The Supplier’s Receipt Of The Notice; (f) Within A Non-extendible Period Of Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Verified Position Paper, The Hope Shall Decide Whether Or Not To Terminate This Contract. It Shall Serve A Written Notice To The Supplier Of Its Decision And, Unless Otherwise Provided, This Contract Is Deemed Terminated From Receipt Of The Supplier Of The Notice Of Decision. The Termination Shall Only Be Based On The Ground(s) Stated In The Notice To Terminate; (g) The Hope May Create A Contract Termination Review Committee (ctrc) To Assist Him In The Discharge Of This Function. All Decisions Recommended By The Ctrc Shall Be Subject To The Approval Of The Hope; And (h) The Supplier Must Serve A Written Notice To The Procuring Entity Of Its Intention To Terminate The Contract At Least Thirty (30) Calendar Days Before Its Intended Termination. The Contract Is Deemed Terminated If It Is Not Resumed In Thirty (30) Calendar Days After The Receipt Of Such Notice By The Procuring Entity. 28. Assignment Of Rights The Supplier Shall Not Assign His Rights Or Obligations Under This Contract, In Whole Or In Part, Except With The Procuring Entity’s Prior Written Consent. 29. Contract Amendment Subject To Applicable Laws, No Variation In Or Modification Of The Terms Of This Contract Shall Be Made Except By Written Amendment Signed By The Parties. 30. Application These General Conditions Shall Apply To The Extent That They Are Not Superseded By Provisions Of Other Parts Of This Contract. Section V. Special Conditions Of Contract Notes On The Special Conditions Of Contract Similar To The Bds, The Clauses In This Section Are Intended To Assist The Procuring Entity In Providing Contract-specific Information In Relation To Corresponding Clauses In The Gcc. The Provisions Of This Section Complement The Gcc, Specifying Contractual Requirements Linked To The Special Circumstances Of The Procuring Entity, The Procuring Entity’s Country, The Sector, And The Goods Purchased. In Preparing This Section, The Following Aspects Should Be Checked: (a) Information That Complements Provisions Of Section Iv Must Be Incorporated. (b) Amendments And/or Supplements To Provisions Of Section Iv, As Necessitated By The Circumstances Of The Specific Purchase, Must Also Be Incorporated. However, No Special Condition Which Defeats Or Negates The General Intent And Purpose Of The Provisions Of Section Iv Should Be Incorporated Herein. Special Conditions Of Contract Gcc Clause 1.1(g) The Procuring Entity Is The Department Of Agrarian Reform – Negros Oriental. 1.1(i) The Supplier Is [to Be Inserted At The Time Of Contract Award]. 1.1(j) The Funding Source Is The Government Of The Philippines (gop) Through The 2025 General Appropriations Act – Mooe-pbdd-arbdsp, In The Amount Of Php 3,414,400.00 1.1(k) The Delivery Site: At The Onsite-training To The Various Barangays Indicated Hereto. 2.1 No Further Instructions. 5.1 The Procuring Entity’s Address For Notices Is: The Provincial Agrarian Reform Officer Ii Thru: Carpo For Administration Dar Provincial Office Of Negros Oriental The Market Place, Calindagan, Dumaguete City The Supplier’s Address For Notices Is: [insert Address Including, Name Of Contact, Fax And Telephone Number] 6.2 No Further Instructions. 10.4 Not Applicable. 10.5 Payment Using Lc Is Not Allowed. 11.3 Maintain The Gcc Clause. 13.4(c) No Further Instructions. 16.1 None. 17.3 Maybe Applicable At Option. 17.4 Not Applicable. 21.1 No Additional Provision. Section Vi. Schedule Of Requirements The Delivery Schedule Expressed By Quarter Stipulates Hereafter As Delivery Date Which Is The Date Of Delivery To The Project Site. Lot No. Activity Delivery Period Quantity (pax) Total Cost 1. 1.1 Social Infrastructure Building (sib) – Strengthening Of Existing Arbos To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/ Arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 1st Quarter 2025 27 Pax @ 200/pax X 75 Batches 405,000.00 2nd Quarter 2025 27 Pax @ 200/pax X 110 Batches 594,000.00 3rd Quarter 2025 27 Pax @ 200/pax X 110 Batches 594,000.00 4th Quarter 2025 27 Pax @ 200/pax X 75 Batches 405,000.00 1.2 Social Infrastructure Building (sib) – Formation Of New Arbos To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/ Arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 2nd Quarter 2025 18 Pax @ 200/pax X 2 Batches 7,200.00 3rd Quarter 2025 18 Pax @ 200/pax X 2 Batches 7,200.00 Total Sub-abc *2,012,400.00 2. 2.1 Enterprise Development, Economic And Physical Infrastructure Support (edes) – Products And Services Development To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/ Arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 1st Quarter 2025 30 Pax @ 200/pax X 1 Batch 6,000.00 2nd Quarter 2025 30 Pax @ 200/pax X 1 Batch 6,000.00 3rd Quarter 2025 30 Pax @ 200/pax X 1 Batch 6,000.00 4th Quarter 2025 30 Pax @ 200/pax X 1 Batch 6,000.00 2.2 Enterprise Development, Economic And Physical Infrastructure Support (edes) – Vlfed Livelihood Training To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/ Arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 1st Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 3 Batches 21,000.00 2nd Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 12 Batches 84,000.00 3rd Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 12 Batches 84,000.00 4th Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 3 Batches 21,000.00 2.3 Enterprise Development, Economic And Physical Infrastructure Support (edes) – Pbd Lawyering Training To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/ Arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 2nd Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 4 Batches 28,000.00 3rd Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 4 Batches 28,000.00 4th Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 4 Batches 28,000.00 2.4 Enterprise Development, Economic And Physical Infrastructure Support (edes) – Farm Business School Training To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/ Arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 1st Quarter 2025 30 Pax @ 200/pax X 3 Batches 18,000.00 2nd Quarter 2025 30 Pax @ 200/pax X 8 Batches 48,000.00 3rd Quarter 2025 30 Pax @ 200/pax X 8 Batches 48,000.00 4th Quarter 2025 30 Pax @ 200/pax X 4 Batches 24,000.00 2.5 Enterprise Development, Economic And Physical Infrastructure Support (edes) – Partnership Against Hunger And Poverty Training To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/ Arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 1st Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 1 Batch 7,000.00 2nd Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 4 Batches 28,000.00 3rd Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 5 Batches 35,000.00 2.6.1 Enterprise Development, Economic And Physical Infrastructure Support (edes) – Provision Of Credit And Microfinance Services – Development Of Arbos To Become Mf Providers Training To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/ Arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 1st Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 2 Batches 14,000.00 2nd Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 2 Batches 14,000.00 3rd Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 3 Batches 21,000.00 4th Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 3 Batches 21,000.00 2.6.2 Enterprise Development, Economic And Physical Infrastructure Support (edes) – Building/strengthening The Credit Worthiness Of Arbs And Arbos Accessing To Credit/mf Services Training To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/ Arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 2nd Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 2 Batches 14,000.00 3rd Quarter 2025 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 2 Batches 14,000.00 Total Sub -abc *624,000.00 3. 3.1 Climate Resilient Farm Productivity Support (crfps) – Sustainable Livelihood Support For Disaster Training To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/ Arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 1st Quarter 2025 40 Pax @ 200/pax X 8 Batch 64,000.00 2nd Quarter 2025 40 Pax @ 200/pax X 24 Batches 192,000.00 3rd Quarter 2025 40 Pax @ 200/pax X 24 Batches 192,000.00 3.2 Climate Resilient Farm Productivity Support (crfps) – Sustainable Livelihood Support For Disaster Training To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/ Arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 1st Quarter 2025 55 Pax @ 200/pax X 6 Batches 66,000.00 2nd Quarter 2025 55 Pax @ 200/pax X 12 Batches 132,000.00 3rd Quarter 2025 55 Pax @ 200/pax X 12 Batches 132,000.00 Total Sub -abc *778,000.00 Over-all Total- Abc 3,414,400.00 I Hereby Certify To Comply And Deliver The Above Requirements Upon Commencement Of The Contract. _____________________ _________________________ ___________ Name Of Company/bidder Signature Over Printed Name Of Date Representative Section Vii. Technical Specifications Notes For Preparing The Technical Specifications A Set Of Precise And Clear Specifications Is A Prerequisite For Bidders To Respond Realistically And Competitively To The Requirements Of The Procuring Entity Without Qualifying Their Bids. In The Context Of Competitive Bidding, The Specifications (e.g. Production/delivery Schedule, Manpower Requirements, And After-sales Service/parts) Must Be Prepared To Permit The Widest Possible Competition And, At The Same Time, Present A Clear Statement Of The Required Standards Of Workmanship, Materials, And Performance Of The Goods And Services To Be Procured.. Only If This Is Done Will The Objectives Of Transparency, Equity, Efficiency, Fairness And Economy In Procurement Be Realized, Responsiveness Of Bids Be Ensured, And The Subsequent Task Of Bid Evaluation And Post-qualification Facilitated. The Specifications Should Require That All Items, Materials And Accessories To Be Included Or Incorporated In The Goods Be New, Unused, And Of The Most Recent Or Current Models, And That They Include Or Incorporate All Recent Improvements In Design And Materials Unless Otherwise Provided In The Contract. Samples Of Specifications From Previous Similar Procurements Are Useful In This Respect. The Use Of Metric Units Is Encouraged. Depending On The Complexity Of The Goods And The Repetitiveness Of The Type Of Procurement, It May Be Advantageous To Standardize The General Technical Specifications And Incorporate Them In A Separate Subsection. The General Technical Specifications Should Cover All Classes Of Workmanship, Materials, And Equipment Commonly Involved In Manufacturing Similar Goods. Deletions Or Addenda Should Then Adapt The General Technical Specifications To The Particular Procurement. Care Must Be Taken In Drafting Specifications To Ensure That They Are Not Restrictive. In The Specification Of Standards For Equipment, Materials, And Workmanship, Recognized Philippine And International Standards Should Be Used As Much As Possible. Where Other Particular Standards Are Used, Whether National Standards Or Other Standards, The Specifications Should State That Equipment, Materials, And Workmanship That Meet Other Authoritative Standards, And Which Ensure At Least A Substantially Equal Quality Than The Standards Mentioned, Will Also Be Acceptable. The Following Clause May Be Inserted In The Special Conditions Of Contract Or The Technical Specifications. Sample Clause: Equivalency Of Standards And Codes Wherever Reference Is Made In The Technical Specifications To Specific Standards And Codes To Be Met By The Goods And Materials To Be Furnished Or Tested, The Provisions Of The Latest Edition Or Revision Of The Relevant Standards And Codes Shall Apply, Unless Otherwise Expressly Stated In The Contract. Where Such Standards And Codes Are National Or Relate To A Particular Country Or Region, Other Authoritative Standards That Ensure Substantial Equivalence To The Standards And Codes Specified Will Be Acceptable. Reference To Brand Name And Catalogue Number Should Be Avoided As Far As Possible; Where Unavoidable They Should Always Be Followed By The Words “or At Least Equivalent.” References To Brand Names Cannot Be Used When The Funding Source Is The Gop. Where Appropriate, Drawings, Including Site Plans As Required, May Be Furnished By The Procuring Entity With The Bidding Documents. Similarly, The Supplier May Be Requested To Provide Drawings Or Samples Either With Its Bid Or For Prior Review By The Procuring Entity During Contract Execution. Bidders Are Also Required, As Part Of The Technical Specifications, To Complete Their Statement Of Compliance Demonstrating How The Items Comply With The Specification. Technical Specifications Statement Of Compliance Bidders Must State Here Either “comply” Or “not Comply” Against Each Of The Individual Parameters Of Each Specification Stating The Corresponding Performance Parameter Of The Equipment Offered. Statements Of “comply” Or “not Comply” Must Be Supported By Evidence In A Bidders Bid And Cross-referenced To That Evidence. Evidence Shall Be In The Form Of Manufacturer’s Un-amended Sales Literature, Unconditional Statements Of Specification And Compliance Issued By The Manufacturer, Samples, Independent Test Data Etc., As Appropriate. A Statement That Is Not Supported By Evidence Or Is Subsequently Found To Be Contradicted By The Evidence Presented Will Render The Bid Under Evaluation Liable For Rejection. A Statement Either In The Bidders Statement Of Compliance Or The Supporting Evidence That Is Found To Be False Either During Bid Evaluation, Post-qualification Or The Execution Of The Contract May Be Regarded As Fraudulent And Render The Bidder Or Supplier Liable For Prosecution Subject To The Provisions Of Itb Clause 3.1(a)(ii) And/or Gcc Clause 2.1(a)(ii). Lot Description Quantity (pax) 1. 1.1 Social Infrastructure Building (sib) – Strengthening Of Existing Arbos To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/ Arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 27 Pax @ 200/pax X 75 Batches 27 Pax @ 200/pax X 110 Batches 27 Pax @ 200/pax X 110 Batches 27 Pax @ 200/pax X 75 Batches 1.2 Social Infrastructure Building (sib) – Formation Of New Arbos To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/ Arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 18 Pax @ 200/pax X 2 Batches 18 Pax @ 200/pax X 2 Batches 2. 2.1 Enterprise Development, Economic And Physical Infrastructure Support (edes) – Products And Services Development To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/ Arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 30 Pax @ 200/pax X 1 Batch 30 Pax @ 200/pax X 1 Batch 30 Pax @ 200/pax X 1 Batch 30 Pax @ 200/pax X 1 Batch 2.2 Enterprise Development, Economic And Physical Infrastructure Support (edes) – Vlfed Livelihood Training To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/ Arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 3 Batches 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 12 Batches 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 12 Batches 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 3 Batches 2.3 Enterprise Development, Economic And Physical Infrastructure Support (edes) – Pbd Lawyering Training To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/ Arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 4 Batches 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 4 Batches 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 4 Batches 2.4 Enterprise Development, Economic And Physical Infrastructure Support (edes) – Farm Business School Training To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/ Arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 30 Pax @ 200/pax X 3 Batches 30 Pax @ 200/pax X 8 Batches 30 Pax @ 200/pax X 8 Batches 30 Pax @ 200/pax X 4 Batches 2.5 Enterprise Development, Economic And Physical Infrastructure Support (edes) – Partnership Against Hunger And Poverty Training To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/ Arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 1 Batch 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 4 Batches 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 5 Batches 2.6.1 Enterprise Development, Economic And Physical Infrastructure Support (edes) – Provision Of Credit And Microfinance Services – Development Of Arbos To Become Mf Providers Training To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/ Arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 2 Batches 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 2 Batches 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 3 Batches 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 3 Batches 2.6.2 Enterprise Development, Economic And Physical Infrastructure Support (edes) – Building/strengthening The Credit Worthiness Of Arbs And Arbos Accessing To Credit/mf Services Training To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/ Arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 2 Batches 35 Pax @ 200/pax X 2 Batches 3. 3.1 Climate Resilient Farm Productivity Support (crfps) – Sustainable Livelihood Support For Disaster Training To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/ Arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 40 Pax @ 200/pax X 8 Batch 40 Pax @ 200/pax X 24 Batches 40 Pax @ 200/pax X 24 Batches 3.2 Climate Resilient Farm Productivity Support (crfps) – Sustainable Livelihood Support For Disaster Training To Be Served During The Conduct Of Training For Different Barangays/ Arbos, Within The Province Of Negros Oriental (am/pm Snacks And Lunch) 55 Pax @ 200/pax X 6 Batches 55 Pax @ 200/pax X 12 Batches 55 Pax @ 200/pax X 12 Batches 4. Food Service Requirement A. Am Snacks - Packed Sandwich And At Least 250 Ml Bottled Water For The Number Of Pax Required In The Purchase Request, To Be Distributed At The Venue Of The Activity. B. Lunch - Packed Meals To Include One (1) Vegetable Dish, (2) Meat Dishes (chicken, Pork Or Beef), Rice, Dessert And At Least 250 Ml Bottled Water, Soda Or Juice To Be Distributed At The Venue Of The Activity. C. Pm Snacks - Packed Pastry And At Least 250 Ml Bottled Juice Drink To Be Distributed At The Venue Of The Activity. 5. Payment Terms Payment Scheme - Payment Of The Contract Shall Be Paid Within 30 Days After The Issuance Of The Billing Statement By The Catering Service Provider To The End User. 6. Required Documents/information To Be Submitted By The Catering Service Provider A. Mayor's/business Permit B. Philgeps Registration Number C. Bir Certificate Of Registration In Case Of Individual D. Latest Income/business Tax Return E. Omnibus Sworn Statement F. Signed Terms Of Reference G. And Other Documentary Requirements As Stated In The Bidding Documents. 7. Sanitary Permits/health Certificate And/or Others The Catering Service Provider Shall Comply With The Government Regulations As Provided In Presidential Decree No. 856 Otherwise Known As “the Code On Sanitation Of The Philippines”. I Hereby Certify To Comply With All Of The Above Technical Specifications. _____________________ __________________________ ____________ Name Of Company/bidder Signature Over Printed Name Of Date Representative Section Viii. Checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents Notes On The Checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents The Prescribed Documents In The Checklist Are Mandatory To Be Submitted In The Bid, But Shall Be Subject To The Following: A. Gppb Resolution No. 09-2020 On The Efficient Procurement Measures During A State Of Calamity Or Other Similar Issuances That Shall Allow The Use Of Alternate Documents In Lieu Of The Mandated Requirements; Or B. Any Subsequent Gppb Issuances Adjusting The Documentary Requirements After The Effectivity Of The Adoption Of The Pbds. The Bac Shall Be Checking The Submitted Documents Of Each Bidder Against This Checklist To Ascertain If They Are All Present, Using A Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion Pursuant To Section 30 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. Checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents I. Technical Component Envelope Class “a” Documents Legal Documents ⬜ (a) Valid Philgeps Registration Certificate (platinum Membership) (all Pages); In Accordance With Section 8.5.2 Of The Ir; Or ⬜ (b) Registration Certificate From Securities And Exchange Commission (sec), Departmt Of Trade And Industry (dti) For Sole Proprietorship, Or Cooperative Development Authority (cda) For Cooperatives Or Its Equivalent Document, And ⬜ (c) Mayor’s Or Business Permit Issued By The City Or Municipality Where The Principal Place Of Business Of The Prospective Bidder Is Located, Or The Equivalent Document For Exclusive Economic Zones Or Areas; And ⬜ (d) Tax Clearance Per E.o. No. 398, S. 2005, As Finally Reviewed And Approved By The Bureau Of Internal Revenue (bir). Technical Documents ⬜ (e) Statement Of The Prospective Bidder Of All Its Ongoing Government And Private Contracts, Including Contracts Awarded But Not Yet Started, If Any, Whether Similar Or Not Similar In Nature And Complexity To The Contract To Be Bid; And ⬜ (f) Statement Of The Bidder’s Single Largest Completed Contract (slcc) Similar To The Contract To Be Bid, Except Under Conditions Provided For In Sections 23.4.1.3 And 23.4.2.4 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184, Within The Relevant Period As Provided In The Bidding Documents; And ⬜ (g) Original Copy Of Bid Security. If In The Form Of A Surety Bond, Submit Also A Certification Issued By The Insurance Commission; Or Original Copy Of Notarized Bid Securing Declaration; And ⬜ (h) Conformity With The Technical Specifications, Which May Include Production/delivery Schedule, Manpower Requirements, And/or Aftersales/parts, If Applicable; And ⬜ (i) Original Duly Signed Omnibus Sworn Statement (oss); And If Applicable, Original Notarized Secretary’s Certificate In Case Of A Corporation, Partnership, Or Cooperative; Or Original Special Power Of Attorney Of All Members Of The Joint Venture Giving Full Power And Authority To Its Officer To Sign The Oss And Do Acts To Represent The Bidder. Financial Documents ⬜ (j) The Supplier’s Audited Financial Statements, Showing, Among Others, The Supplier’s Total And Current Assets And Liabilities, Stamped “received” By The Bir Or Its Duly Accredited And Authorized Institutions, For The Preceding Calendar Year Which Should Not Be Earlier Than Two (2) Years From The Date Of Bid Submission; And ⬜ (k) The Prospective Bidder’s Computation Of Net Financial Contracting Capacity (nfcc); Or A Committed Line Of Credit From A Universal Or Commercial Bank In Lieu Of Its Nfcc Computation. Class “b” Documents ⬜ (l) If Applicable, A Duly Signed Joint Venture Agreement (jva) In Case The Joint Venture Is Already In Existence; Or Duly Notarized Statements From All The Potential Joint Venture Partners Stating That They Will Enter Into And Abide By The Provisions Of The Jva In The Instance That The Bid Is Successful. Ii. Financial Component Envelope ⬜ (m) Original Of Duly Signed And Accomplished Financial Bid Form; And ⬜ (n) Original Of Duly Signed And Accomplished Price Schedule(s). Other Documentary Requirements Under Ra No. 9184 (as Applicable) ⬜ (o) [for Foreign Bidders Claiming By Reason Of Their Country’s Extension Of Reciprocal Rights To Filipinos] Certification From The Relevant Government Office Of Their Country Stating That Filipinos Are Allowed To Participate In Government Procurement Activities For The Same Item Or Product. ⬜ (p) Certification From The Dti If The Bidder Claims Preference As A Domestic Bidder Or Domestic Entity. Section Ix: Bidding Forms Notes On The Bidding Forms The Bidder Shall Complete And Submit With Its Bid The Bid Form And Price Schedules In Accordance With Itb Clause 15 With The Requirements Of The Bidding Documents And The Format Set Out In This Section. When Requested In The Bds, The Bidder Should Provide The Bid Security, Either In The Form Included Hereafter Or In Another Form Acceptable To The Entity, Pursuant To Itb Clause 18.1. The Contract Agreement Form, When It Is Finalized At The Time Of Contract Award, Should Incorporate Any Corrections Or Modifications To The Accepted Bid Resulting From Price Corrections. The Price Schedule And Schedule Of Requirements Deemed To Form Part Of The Contract Should Be Modified Accordingly. The Performance Security Form And Bank Guarantee Form For Advance Payment Should Not Be Completed By The Bidders At The Time Of Their Bid Preparation. Only The Successful Bidder Will Be Required To Provide Performance Security And Bank Guarantee For Advance Payment In Accordance With One Of The Forms Indicated Herein Or In Another Form Acceptable To The Procuring Entity And Pursuant To Gcc Clause 13 And Its Corresponding Scc Provision. The Sworn Affidavit Must Be Completed By All Bidders In Accordance With Itb Clause 4.2. Failure To Do So And Submit It With The Bid Shall Result In The Rejection Of The Bid And The Bidder’s Disqualification. Table Of Contents Bid Form 77 Contract Agreement Form Error! Bookmark Not Defined. Omnibus Sworn Statement 84 Bank Guarantee Form For Advance Payment 86 Bid Securing Declaration Form …………………………………………….. 87 Appendix “1” Bid Form For The Procurement Of Goods [shall Be Submitted With The Bid] _________________________________________________________________________ Bid Form Date : _________________ Project Identification No. : _________________ To: [name And Address Of Procuring Entity] Having Examined The Philippine Bidding Documents (pbds) Including The Supplemental Or Bid Bulletin Numbers [insert Numbers], The Receipt Of Which Is Hereby Duly Acknowledged, We, The Undersigned, Offer To [supply/deliver/perform] [description Of The Goods] In Conformity With The Said Pbds For The Sum Of [total Bid Amount In Words And Figures] Or The Total Calculated Bid Price, As Evaluated And Corrected For Computational Errors, And Other Bid Modifications In Accordance With The Price Schedules Attached Herewith And Made Part Of This Bid. The Total Bid Price Includes The Cost Of All Taxes, Such As, But Not Limited To: [specify The Applicable Taxes, E.g. (i) Value Added Tax (vat), (ii) Income Tax, (iii) Local Taxes, And (iv) Other Fiscal Levies And Duties], Which Are Itemized Herein Or In The Price Schedules, If Our Bid Is Accepted, We Undertake: A. To Deliver The Goods In Accordance With The Delivery Schedule Specified In The Schedule Of Requirements Of The Philippine Bidding Documents (pbds); B. To Provide A Performance Security In The Form, Amounts, And Within The Times Prescribed In The Pbds; C. To Abide By The Bid Validity Period Specified In The Pbds And It Shall Remain Binding Upon Us At Any Time Before The Expiration Of That Period. [insert This Paragraph If Foreign-assisted Project With The Development Partner: Commissions Or Gratuities, If Any, Paid Or To Be Paid By Us To Agents Relating To This Bid, And To Contract Execution If We Are Awarded The Contract, Are Listed Below: Name And Address Amount And Purpose Of Of Agent Currency Commission Or Gratuity ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ (if None, State “none”) ] Until A Formal Contract Is Prepared And Executed, This Bid, Together With Your Written Acceptance Thereof And Your Notice Of Award, Shall Be Binding Upon Us. We Understand That You Are Not Bound To Accept The Lowest Calculated Bid Or Any Bid You May Receive. We Certify/confirm That We Comply With The Eligibility Requirements Pursuant To The Pbds. The Undersigned Is Authorized To Submit The Bid On Behalf Of [name Of The Bidder] As Evidenced By The Attached [state The Written Authority]. We Acknowledge That Failure To Sign Each And Every Page Of This Bid Form, Including The Attached Schedule Of Prices, Shall Be A Ground For The Rejection Of Our Bid. Name: ___________________________________________________________________ Legal Capacity: _____________________________________________________________ Signature: ________________________________________________________________ Duly Authorized To Sign The Bid For And Behalf Of: __________________________________ Date: ___________________ For Goods Offered From Abroad Name Of Bidder . Invitation To Bid Number __. Page Of . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Description Country Of Origin Quantity Unit Price Cif Port Of Entry (specify Port) Or Cip Named Place (specify Border Point Or Place Of Destination) Total Cif Or Cip Price Per Item (col. 4 X 5) Unit Price Delivered Duty Unpaid (ddu) Unit Price Delivered Duty Paid (ddp) Total Price Delivered Ddp (col 4 X 8) [signature] [in The Capacity Of] Duly Authorized To Sign Bid For And On Behalf Of ____________________________ For Goods Offered From Within The Philippines Name Of Bidder . Invitation To Bid Number . Page Of . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Item Description Country Of Origin Quantity Unit Price Exw Per Item Transportation And Insurance And All Other Costs Incidental To Delivery, Per Item Sales And Other Taxes Payable If Contract Is Awarded, Per Item Cost Of Incidental Services, If Applicable, Per Item Total Price, Per Unit (col 5+6+7+8) Total Price Delivered Final Destination (col 9) X (col 4) [signature] [in The Capacity Of] Duly Authorized To Sign Bid For And On Behalf Of ____________________________ Contract Agreement Form For The Procurement Of Goods (revised) [not Required To Be Submitted With The Bid, But It Shall Be Submitted Within Ten (10) Days After Receiving The Notice Of Award] _________________________________________________________________________ Contract Agreement This Agreement Made The _____ Day Of __________ 2025___ Between [name Of Procuring Entity] Of The Philippines (hereinafter Called “the Entity”) Of The One Part And [name Of Supplier] Of [city And Country Of Supplier] (hereinafter Called “the Supplier”) Of The Other Part; Whereas, The Entity Invited Bids For Certain Goods And Ancillary Services, Particularly [brief Description Of Goods And Services] And Has Accepted A Bid By The Supplier For The Supply Of Those Goods And Services In The Sum Of [contract Price In Words And Figures In Specified Currency] (hereinafter Called “the Contract Price”). Now This Agreement Witnesseth As Follows: 1. In This Agreement Words And Expressions Shall Have The Same Meanings As Are Respectively Assigned To Them In The Conditions Of Contract Referred To. 2. The Following Documents As Required By The 2016 Revised Implementing Rules And Regulations Of Republic Act No. 9184 Shall Be Deemed To Form And Be Read And Construed As Integral Part Of This Agreement, Viz.: I. Philippine Bidding Documents (pbds); I. Schedule Of Requirements; Ii. Technical Specifications; Iii. General And Special Conditions Of Contract; And Iv. Supplemental Or Bid Bulletins, If Any Ii. Winning Bidder’s Bid, Including The Eligibility Requirements, Technical And Financial Proposals, And All Other Documents Or Statements Submitted; Bid Form, Including All The Documents/statements Contained In The Bidder’s Bidding Envelopes, As Annexes, And All Other Documents Submitted (e.g., Bidder’s Response To Request For Clarifications On The Bid), Including Corrections To The Bid, If Any, Resulting From The Procuring Entity’s Bid Evaluation; Iii. Performance Security; Iv. Notice Of Award Of Contract; And The Bidder’s Conforme Thereto; And V. Other Contract Documents That May Be Required By Existing Laws And/or The Procuring Entity Concerned In The Pbds. Winning Bidder Agrees That Additional Contract Documents Or Information Prescribed By The Gppb That Are Subsequently Required For Submission After The Contract Execution, Such As The Notice To Proceed, Variation Orders, And Warranty Security, Shall Likewise Form Part Of The Contract. 3. In Consideration For The Sum Of [total Contract Price In Words And Figures] Or Such Other Sums As May Be Ascertained, [named Of The Bidder] Agrees To [state The Object Of The Contract] In Accordance With His/her/its Bid. 4. The [name Of The Procuring Entity] Agrees To Pay The Above-mentioned Sum In Accordance With The Terms Of The Bidding. In Witness Whereof The Parties Hereto Have Caused This Agreement To Be Executed In Accordance With The Laws Of The Republic Of The Philippines On The Day And Year First Above Written. [insert Name And Signature] [insert Signatory’s Legal Capacity] For: [insert Procuring Entity] [insert Name And Signature] [insert Signatory’s Legal Capacity] For: [insert Name Of Supplier] Acknowledgment [format Shall Be Based On The Latest Rules On Notarial Practice] Omnibus Sworn Statement (revised) [shall Be Submitted With The Bid] _________________________________________________________________________ Republic Of The Philippines ) City/municipality Of ______ ) S.s. Affidavit I, [name Of Affiant], Of Legal Age, [civil Status], [nationality], And Residing At [address Of Affiant], After Having Been Duly Sworn In Accordance With Law, Do Hereby Depose And State That: 1. [select One, Delete The Other:] [if A Sole Proprietorship:] I Am The Sole Proprietor Or Authorized Representative Of [name Of Bidder] With Office Address At [address Of Bidder]; [if A Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture:] I Am The Duly Authorized And Designated Representative Of [name Of Bidder] With Office Address At [address Of Bidder]; 2. [select One, Delete The Other:] [if A Sole Proprietorship:] As The Owner And Sole Proprietor, Or Authorized Representative Of [name Of Bidder], I Have Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary To Participate, Submit The Bid, And To Sign And Execute The Ensuing Contract For [name Of The Project] Of The [name Of The Procuring Entity], As Shown In The Attached Duly Notarized Special Power Of Attorney; [if A Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture:] I Am Granted Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary To Participate, Submit The Bid, And To Sign And Execute The Ensuing Contract For [name Of The Project] Of The [name Of The Procuring Entity], As Shown In The Attached [state Title Of Attached Document Showing Proof Of Authorization (e.g., Duly Notarized Secretary’s Certificate, Board/partnership Resolution, Or Special Power Of Attorney, Whichever Is Applicable;)]; 3. [name Of Bidder] Is Not “blacklisted” Or Barred From Bidding By The Government Of The Philippines Or Any Of Its Agencies, Offices, Corporations, Or Local Government Units, Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Whose Blacklisting Rules Have Been Recognized By The Government Procurement Policy Board, By Itself Or By Relation, Membership, Association, Affiliation, Or Controlling Interest With Another Blacklisted Person Or Entity As Defined And Provided For In The Uniform Guidelines On Blacklisting; 4. Each Of The Documents Submitted In Satisfaction Of The Bidding Requirements Is An Authentic Copy Of The Original, Complete, And All Statements And Information Provided Therein Are True And Correct; 5. [name Of Bidder] Is Authorizing The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or Its Duly Authorized Representative(s) To Verify All The Documents Submitted; 6. [select One, Delete The Rest:] [if A Sole Proprietorship:] The Owner Or Sole Proprietor Is Not Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; [if A Partnership Or Cooperative:] None Of The Officers And Members Of [name Of Bidder] Is Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; [if A Corporation Or Joint Venture:] None Of The Officers, Directors, And Controlling Stockholders Of [name Of Bidder] Is Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; 7. [name Of Bidder] Complies With Existing Labor Laws And Standards; And 8. [name Of Bidder] Is Aware Of And Has Undertaken The Responsibilities As A Bidder In Compliance With The Philippine Bidding Documents, Which Includes: A. Carefully Examining All Of The Bidding Documents; B. Acknowledging All Conditions, Local Or Otherwise, Affecting The Implementation Of The Contract; C. Making An Estimate Of The Facilities Available And Needed For The Contract To Be Bid, If Any; And D. Inquiring Or Securing Supplemental/bid Bulletin(s) Issued For The [name Of The Project]. 9. [name Of Bidder] Did Not Give Or Pay Directly Or Indirectly, Any Commission, Amount, Fee, Or Any Form Of Consideration, Pecuniary Or Otherwise, To Any Person Or Official, Personnel Or Representative Of The Government In Relation To Any Procurement Project Or Activity. 10. In Case Advance Payment Was Made Or Given, Failure To Perform Or Deliver Any Of The Obligations And Undertakings In The Contract Shall Be Sufficient Grounds To Constitute Criminal Liability For Swindling (estafa) Or The Commission Of Fraud With Unfaithfulness Or Abuse Of Confidence Through Misappropriating Or Converting Any Payment Received By A Person Or Entity Under An Obligation Involving The Duty To Deliver Certain Goods Or Services, To The Prejudice Of The Public And The Government Of The Philippines Pursuant To Article 315 Of Act No. 3815 S. 1930, As Amended, Or The Revised Penal Code. In Witness Whereof, I Have Hereunto Set My Hand This __ Day Of ___, 20__ At ____________, Philippines. [insert Name Of Bidder Or Its Authorized Representative] [insert Signatory’s Legal Capacity] Affiant [jurat] [format Shall Be Based On The Latest Rules On Notarial Practice] Bank Guarantee Form For Advance Payment To: [name And Address Of Procuring Entity] [name Of Contract] Gentlemen And/or Ladies: In Accordance With The Payment Provision Included In The Special Conditions Of Contract, Which Amends Clause 10 Of The General Conditions Of Contract To Provide For Advance Payment, [name And Address Of Supplier] (hereinafter Called The “supplier”) Shall Deposit With The Procuring Entity A Bank Guarantee To Guarantee Its Proper And Faithful Performance Under The Said Clause Of The Contract In An Amount Of [amount Of Guarantee In Figures And Words]. We, The [bank Or Financial Institution], As Instructed By The Supplier, Agree Unconditionally And Irrevocably To Guarantee As Primary Obligator And Not As Surety Merely, The Payment To The Procuring Entity On Its First Demand Without Whatsoever Right Of Objection On Our Part And Without Its First Claim To The Supplier, In The Amount Not Exceeding [amount Of Guarantee In Figures And Words]. We Further Agree That No Change Or Addition To Or Other Modification Of The Terms Of The Contract To Be Performed Thereunder Or Of Any Of The Contract Documents Which May Be Made Between The Procuring Entity And The Supplier, Shall In Any Way Release Us From Any Liability Under This Guarantee, And We Hereby Waive Notice Of Any Such Change, Addition, Or Modification. This Guarantee Shall Remain Valid And In Full Effect From The Date Of The Advance Payment Received By The Supplier Under The Contract Until [date]. Yours Truly, Signature And Seal Of The Guarantors [name Of Bank Or Financial Institution] [address] [date] Bid Securing Declaration Form [shall Be Submitted With The Bid If Bidder Opts To Provide This Form Of Bid Security] _________________________________________________________________________ Republic Of The Philippines) City Of _______________________) S.s. Bid Securing Declaration Project Identification No.: [insert Number] To: [insert Name And Address Of The Procuring Entity] I/we, The Undersigned, Declare That: 1. I/we Understand That, According To Your Conditions, Bids Must Be Supported By A Bid Security, Which May Be In The Form Of A Bid Securing Declaration. 2. I/we Accept That: (a) I/we Will Be Automatically Disqualified From Bidding For Any Procurement Contract With Any Procuring Entity For A Period Of Two (2) Years Upon Receipt Of Your Blacklisting Order; And, (b) I/we Will Pay The Applicable Fine Provided Under Section 6 Of The Guidelines On The Use Of Bid Securing Declaration, Within Fifteen (15) Days From Receipt Of The Written Demand By The Procuring Entity For The Commission Of Acts Resulting To The Enforcement Of The Bid Securing Declaration Under Sections 23.1(b), 34.2, 40.1 And 69.1, Except 69.1(f),of The Irr Of Ra No. 9184; Without Prejudice To Other Legal Action The Government May Undertake. 3. I/we Understand That This Bid Securing Declaration Shall Cease To Be Valid On The Following Circumstances: A. Upon Expiration Of The Bid Validity Period, Or Any Extension Thereof Pursuant To Your Request; B. I Am/we Are Declared Ineligible Or Post-disqualified Upon Receipt Of Your Notice To Such Effect, And (i) I/we Failed To Timely File A Request For Reconsideration Or (ii) I/we Filed A Waiver To Avail Of Said Right; And C. I Am/we Are Declared The Bidder With The Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid, And I/we Have Furnished The Performance Security And Signed The Contract. In Witness Whereof, I/we Have Hereunto Set My/our Hand/s This ____ Day Of [month] [year] At [place Of Execution]. [insert Name Of Bidder Or Its Authorized Representative] [insert Signatory’s Legal Capacity] Affiant [jurat] [format Shall Be Based On The Latest Rules On Notarial Practice]

Details: Description Bidding Documents Procurement Of Infrastructure Projects Name Of Project: Improvement Of Jubasan Barangay Road Barangay Jubasan, Mapanas Northern Samar Contract Reference No. 2024-11-108 Table Of Contents Section I. Invitation To Bid 3 Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders 7 Section Iii. Bid Data Sheet 35 Section Iv. General Conditions Of Contract 38 Section V. Special Conditions Of Contract 70 Section Vi. Specifications 72 Section Vii. Drawings 75 Section Viii. Bill Of Quantities Error! Bookmark Not Defined. Section Ix. Bidding Forms 77 Section X. Foreign-assisted Projects Error! Bookmark Not Defined. Section I. Invitation To Bid Bid Notice Abstract Invitation To Bid (itb) Republic Of The Philippines Province Of Northern Samar Municipality Of Mapanas Invitation To Bid For Project: Improvement Of Jubasan Barangay Road, Brgy. Jubasan, Mapanas, Northern Samar The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar, Through The 20% Economic Development Fund (edf) Of Fy 2025 Intends To Apply The Sum Of One Million Nine Hundred Eighty One Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Two Pesos 95/100 Only (p1,980,781.48) Being The Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) To Payments Under The Contract For : Improvement Of Jubasan Barangay Road, Brgy. Jubasan, Mapanas, Northern Samar Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At Bid Opening. 1. The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar Now Invites Bids For The Following Description Of Works To Be Procured: Item No. Scope Of Work Quantity Unit Improvement Of Jubadan Barangay Road, Brgy. Jubasan, Mapanas, Northern Samar B.5 Project Billboard/sign Board 1.00 Each B.7(2) Occupational Safety And Health Program 1.00 Is B.9 Mobilization/demobilization 1.00 Is Part C Earthworks 102(2)b Surplus Common Excavation 261.00 Cu.m. 104(1)a Embankment From Roadway Excavation (common Soil) 248.00 Cu.m. 104(2)a Embankment From Borrow (common Soil) 0.00 Cu.m. 105(1) Subgrade Preparation (common Material) 1131.00 Sq.m. Part D Subbase And Base Course 200(1) Aggregate Subbase Course 117.45 Cu.m. 201(1) Aggregate Base Course 226.20 Cu.m. Part E Surface Courses 311(1)a2 Pcc Pavement (plain) Conventional Method, 200mm Thk. 435.00 Sq.m. Completion Of The Works Is Required 90 Calendar Days. Bidders Should Have Completed, Within Ten (10) 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. Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders. 2. Bidding Will Be Conducted Through Open Competitive Bidding Procedures Using Non-discretionary Pass/fail Criterion As Specified In The Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Republic Act 9184 (ra 9184), Otherwise Known As The “government Procurement Reform Act”. Bidding Is Restricted To Filipino Citizens/sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Or Organizations With At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%) Interest Or Outstanding Capital Stock Belonging To Citizens Of The Philippines. 4. Interested Bidders May Obtain Further Information From Lgu- Bac Mapanas, Northern Samar And Inspect The Bidding Documents At The Address Given Below From November 26, 2024-december 13, 2024, 8:00 A.m. To 5:00 Pm. A Complete Set Of Bidding Documents May Be Purchased By Interested Bidders From The Address Below And Upon Payment Of A Nonrefundable Fee For The Bidding Documents In The Amount Of P5,000.00. 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 Fee For The Bidding Documents Not Later That The Submission Of Their Bids. 5. The Lgu- Mapana, Northern Samar Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference On December 5, 2024 At 10:00 A.m. At Executive Conference, 2nd Floor Of New Municipal Bldg. Mapanas, Northern Samar, Which Shall Be Open Only To All Interested Parties Who Have Purchased The Bidding Documents. 6. Bids Must Be Delivered To The Address Below On Or Before 9:00 A.m. Of December 16, 2024 At Bac Office, @ Municipal Planning & Development Office (mpdo), Mapanas, Northern Samar. All Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Bid Security In Any Of The Acceptable Forms And In The Amount Stated In Itb Clause 18. Bids Will Be Opened In The Presence Of The Bidders’ Authorized Representatives Who Choose To Attend At The Address Below. Late Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. The Bidder May Request That The Bid Documents Be Sent To Them By Mail Or Courier, And For This, The Bidder Shall Pay The Amount In Philippine Peso To Cover The Cost Of Mail Or Courier Delivery. The Fee For Obtaining A Copy Of The Bid Documents And The Cost Of Mail Or Courier Shall Be Paid By The Bidder Thru S Cashier’s Check Or Manager’s Check Issued In Favor Of The Municipality Of Mapanas. 7. The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar Reserves The Right To Accept Or Reject Any Bid, To Annul The Bidding Process, And To Reject All Bids At Any Time Prior To Contract Award, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. 8. For Further Information, Please Refer To: Reno C. Salazar Bac Secretary Mapanas, Northern Samar Mobile # 09459852914 Ma. Teresa L. Minguez Bac Chairperson Mapanas, Northern Samar Mobile # 09778033758 Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders 1. The Bids Must Be Delivered On Or Before December 16, 2024 At 9:00 A.m And Failure To Submit The Bid Proposal May Ground For Disqualification Of The Bid. 2. Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At Bid Opening. 1. The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar Now Invites Bids For The Following Description Of Works To Be Procured: Item No. Scope Of Work Quantity Unit Improvement Of Jubasan Barangay Road , Brgy. Jubasan, Mapanas, N. Samar B.5 Projects Billboard/sign Board 1.00 Each B.7(2) Occupational Safety And Health Program 1.00 I.s B.9 Mobilization And Demobilization 1.00 I.s. Part C Earthworks 102(2)b Surplus Common Excavation 261.00 Cu.m. 104(1)a Embankment From Roadway Excavation (common Soil) 248.00 Cu.m. 104(2)a Embankment From Borrow (common Soil) 0.00 Cu.m. 105(1) Subgrade Preparation (common Material) 1131.00 Sq.m. Part D 200(1) Aggregate Subbase Course 117.45 Cu.m. 201(1) Aggregate Base Course 226.20 Cu.m. Part E 311(1)a2 Pcc Pavement (plain)-conventional Method 200mm Thk. 435.00 Sq.m. Completion Of The Works Is Required 90 Calendar Days. Bidders Should Have Completed, Within Ten (10) 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. 2. Bidding Will Be Conducted Through Open Competitive Bidding Procedures Using Non-discretionary Pass/fail Criterion As Specified In The Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Republic Act 9184 (ra 9184), Otherwise Known As The “government Procurement Reform Act”. Bidding Is Restricted To Filipino Citizens/sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Or Organizations With At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%) Interest Or Outstanding Capital Stock Belonging To Citizens Of The Philippines. 3. Interested Bidders May Obtain Further Information From Lgu- Bac Mapanas, Northern Samar And Inspect The Bidding Documents At The Address Given Below From November 26, 2024-december 13, 2024, 8:00 A.m. To 5:00 Pm. A Complete Set Of Bidding Documents May Be Purchased By Interested Bidders From The Address Below And Upon Payment Of A Nonrefundable Fee For The Bidding Documents In The Amount Of P5,000.00. 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 Fee For The Bidding Documents Not Later That The Submission Of Their Bids. 4. The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference On December 5, 2024 At 10:00 A.m. At Executive Conference, 2nd Floor Of New Municipal Bldg. Mapanas, Northern Samar, Which Shall Be Open Only To All Interested Parties Who Have Purchased The Bidding Documents. 5. Bids Must Be Delivered To The Address Below On Or Before 9:00 A.m. Of December 16, 2024 At Bac Office, @ Municipal Planning & Development Office (mpdo), Mapanas, Northern Samar. All Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Bid Security In Any Of The Acceptable Forms And In The Amount Stated In Itb Clause 18. Bids Will Be Opened In The Presence Of The Bidders’ Authorized Representatives Who Choose To Attend At The Address Below. Late Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. The Bidder May Request That The Bid Documents Be Sent To Them By Mail Or Courier, And For This, The Bidder Shall Pay The Amount In Philippine Peso To Cover The Cost Of Mail Or Courier Delivery. The Fee For Obtaining A Copy Of The Bid Documents And The Cost Of Mail Or Courier Shall Be Paid By The Bidder Thru S Cashier’s Check Or Manager’s Check Issued In Favor Of The Municipality Of Mapanas. 6. The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar Reserves The Right To Accept Or Reject Any Bid, To Annul The Bidding Process, And To Reject All Bids At Any Time Prior To Contract Award, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. 7. For Further Information, Please Refer To: Reno C. Salazar Bac Secretary Mapanas, Northern Samar Mobile # 09459852914 Ma. Teresa L. Minguez Bac Chairperson Mapanas N. Samar Mobile # 09778033758 Table Of Contents A. General 11 1. Scope Of Bid 11 2. Source Of Funds 11 3. Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, And Coercive Practices 11 4. Conflict Of Interest 12 5. Eligible Bidders 14 6. Bidder’s Responsibilities 15 7. Origin Of Goods And Services 17 8. Subcontracts 17 B. Contents Of Bidding Documents 17 9. Pre-bid Conference 17 10. Clarification And Amendment Of Bidding Documents 18 C. Preparation Of Bids 18 11. Language Of Bids 18 12. Documents Comprising The Bid: Eligibility And Technical Components 18 13. Documents Comprising The Bid: Financial Component 21 14. Alternative Bids 21 15. Bid Prices 22 16. Bid Currencies 22 17. Bid Validity 23 18. Bid Security 23 19. Format And Signing Of Bids 25 20. Sealing And Marking Of Bids 26 D. Submission And Opening Of Bids 26 21. Deadline For Submission Of Bids 26 22. Late Bids 26 23. Modification And Withdrawal Of Bids 27 24. Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids 27 E. Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 28 25. Process To Be Confidential 28 26. Clarification Of Bids 29 27. Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 29 28. Post Qualification 30 29. Reservation Clause 31 F. Award Of Contract 32 30. Contract Award 32 31. Signing Of The Contract 33 32. Performance Security 33 33. Notice To Proceed 34 A. General 1. Scope Of Bid 1.1. The Procuring Entity As Defined In The Bds, Invites Bids For The Construction Of Works, As Described In Section Vi. Specifications. The Name And Identification Number Of The Contract Is Provided In The Bds. 1.2. The Successful Bidder Will Be Expected To Complete The Works By The Intended Completion Date Specified In Scc Clause 1.16. 2. Source Of Funds The Procuring Entity Has A Budget Or Has Applied For Or Received Funds From The Funding Source Named In The Bds, And In The Amount Indicated In The Bds. It Intends To Apply Part Of The Funds Received For The Project, As Defined In The Bds, To Cover Eligible Payments Under The Contract For The Works. 3. Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, And Coercive Practices 3.1. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Bds, The Procuring Entity, As Well As Bidders And Contractors, Shall Observe The Highest Standard Of Ethics During The Procurement And Execution Of The Contract. In Pursuance Of This Policy, The Funding Source: (a) Defines, For Purposes Of This Provision, The Terms Set Forth Below As Follows: (i) "corrupt Practice" Means Behavior On The Part Of Officials In The Public Or Private Sectors By Which They Improperly And Unlawfully Enrich Themselves, Others, Or Induce Others To Do So, By Misusing The Position In Which They Are Placed, And Includes The Offering, Giving, Receiving, Or Soliciting Of Anything Of Value To Influence The Action Of Any Such Official In The Procurement Process Or In Contract Execution; Entering, On Behalf Of The Procuring Entity, Into Any Contract Or Transaction Manifestly And Grossly Disadvantageous To The Same, Whether Or Not The Public Officer Profited Or Will Profit Thereby, And Similar Acts As Provided In Republic Act 3019; (ii) "fraudulent Practice" Means A Misrepresentation Of Facts In Order To Influence A Procurement Process Or The Execution Of A Contract To The Detriment Of The Procuring Entity, And Includes Collusive Practices Among Bidders (prior To Or After Bid Submission) Designed To Establish Bid Prices At Artificial, Non-competitive Levels And To Deprive The Procuring Entity Of The Benefits Of Free And Open Competition; (iii) “collusive Practices” Means A Scheme Or Arrangement Between Two Or More Bidders, With Or Without The Knowledge Of The Procuring Entity, Designed To Establish Bid Prices At Artificial, Non-competitive Levels; And (iv) “coercive Practices” Means Harming Or Threatening To Harm, Directly Or Indirectly, Persons, Or Their Property To Influence Their Participation In A Procurement Process, Or Affect The Execution Of A Contract; (v) “obstructive Practice” Is (aa) Deliberately Destroying, Falsifying, Altering Or Concealing Of Evidence Material To An Administrative Proceedings Or Investigation Or Making False Statements To Investigators In Order To Materially Impede An Administrative Proceedings Or Investigation Of The Procuring Entity Or Any Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Into Allegations Of A Corrupt, Fraudulent, Coercive Or Collusive Practice; And/or Threatening, Harassing Or Intimidating Any Party To Prevent It From Disclosing Its Knowledge Of Matters Relevant To The Administrative Proceedings Or Investigation Or From Pursuing Such Proceedings Or Investigation; Or (bb) Acts Intended To Materially Impede The Exercise Of The Inspection And Audit Rights Of The Procuring Entity Or Any Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Herein. (b) Will Reject A Proposal For Award If It Determines That The Bidder Recommended For Award Has Engaged In Corrupt Or Fraudulent Practices In Competing For The Contract; And (c) Will Declare A Firm Ineligible, Either Indefinitely Or For A Stated Period Of Time, To Be Awarded Contract Funded By The Funding Source If It At Any Time Determines That The Firm Has Engaged In Corrupt Or Fraudulent Practices In Competing Or, Or In Executing, A Contract Funded By The Funding Source. 3.2. Further, The Procuring Entity Will Seek To Impose The Maximum Civil, Administrative, And/or Criminal Penalties Available Under The Applicable Laws On Individuals And Organizations Deemed To Be Involved In Any Of The Practices Mentioned In Itb Clause 3.1(a). 3.3. Furthermore, The Funding Source And The Procuring Entity Reserve The Right To Inspect And Audit Records And Accounts Of A Contractor In The Bidding For And Performance Of A Contract Themselves Or Through Independent Auditors As Reflected In The Gcc Clause 34. 4. Conflict Of Interest 4.1. All Bidders Found To Have Conflicting Interests Shall Be Disqualified To Participate In The Procurement At Hand, Without Prejudice To The Imposition Of Appropriate Administrative, Civil, And Criminal Sanctions. A Bidder May Be Considered To Have Conflicting Interests With Another Bidder In Any Of The Events Described In Paragraphs (a) Through (c) And A General Conflict Of Interest In Any Of The Circumstances Set Out In Paragraphs (d) Through (g) Below: (a) A Bidder Has Controlling Shareholders In Common With Another Bidder; (b) A Bidder Receives Or Has Received Any Direct Or Indirect Subsidy From Any Other Bidder; (c) A Bidder Has The Same Legal Representative As That Of Another Bidder For Purposes Of This Bid; (d) A Bidder Has A Relationship, Directly Or Through Third Parties, That Puts Them In A Position To Have Access To Information About Or Influence On The Bid Of Another Bidder Or Influence The Decisions Of The Procuring Entity Regarding This Bidding Process. This Will Include A Firm Or An Organization Who Lends, Or Temporarily Seconds, Its Personnel To Firms Or Organizations Which Are Engaged In Consulting Services For The Preparation Related To Procurement For Or Implementation Of The Project If The Personnel Would Be Involved In Any Capacity On The Same Project; (e) A Bidder Submits More Than One Bid In This Bidding Process. However, This Does Not Limit The Participation Of Subcontractors In More Than One Bid; (f) A Bidder Who Participated As A Consultant In The Preparation Of The Design Or Technical Specifications Of The Goods And Related Services That Are The Subject Of The Bid; Or (g) A Bidder Who Lends, Or Temporary Seconds, Its Personnel To Firms Or Organizations Which Are Engaged In Consulting Services For The Preparation Related To Procurement For Or Implementation Of The Project, If The Personnel Would Be Involved In Any Capacity On The Same Project. 4.2. In Accordance With Section 47 Of The Irr Of Ra 9184, All Bidding Documents Shall Be Accompanied By A Sworn Affidavit Of The Bidder That It Is Not Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), Members Of The Technical Working Group (twg), Members Of The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office (pmo) Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants, By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree. On The Part Of The Bidder, This Clause Shall Apply To The Following Persons: (a) If The Bidder Is An Individual Or A Sole Proprietorship, To The Bidder Himself; (b) If The Bidder Is A Partnership, To All Its Officers And Members; (c) If The Bidder Is A Corporation, To All Its Officers, Directors, And Controlling Stockholders; And (d) If The Bidder Is A Joint Venture (jv), The Provisions Of Items (a), (b), Or (c) Of This Clause Shall Correspondingly Apply To Each Of The Members Of The Said Jv, As May Be Appropriate. Relationship Of The Nature Described Above Or Failure To Comply With This Clause Will Result In The Automatic Disqualification Of A Bidder. 5. Eligible Bidders 5.1. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Bds, The Following Persons Shall Be Eligible To Participate In This Bidding: (a) Duly Licensed Filipino Citizens/sole Proprietorships; (b) Partnerships Duly Organized Under The Laws Of The Philippines And Of Which At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%) Of The Interest Belongs To Citizens Of The Philippines; (c) Corporations Duly Organized Under The Laws Of The Philippines, And Of Which At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%) Of The Outstanding Capital Stock Belongs To Citizens Of The Philippines; (d) Cooperatives Duly Organized Under The Laws Of The Philippines, And Of Which At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%) Of The Interest Belongs To Citizens Of The Philippines; And (e) Persons/entities Forming Themselves Into A Jv, I.e., A Group Of Two (2) Or More Persons/entities That Intend To Be Jointly And Severally Responsible Or Liable For A Particular Contract: Provided, However, That, In Accordance With Letter Of Instructions No. 630, Filipino Ownership Or Interest Of The Joint Venture Concerned Shall Be At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%): Provided, Further, That Joint Ventures In Which Filipino Ownership Or Interest Is Less Than Seventy Five Percent (75%) May Be Eligible Where The Structures To Be Built Require The Application Of Techniques And/or Technologies Which Are Not Adequately Possessed By A Person/entity Meeting The Seventy Five Percent (75%) Filipino Ownership Requirement: Provided, Finally, That In The Latter Case, Filipino Ownership Or Interest Shall Not Be Less Than Twenty Five Percent (25%). For This Purpose Filipino Ownership Or Interest Shall Be Based On The Contributions Of Each Of The Members Of The Joint Venture As Specified In Their Jva. 5.2. The Procuring Entity May Also Invite Foreign Bidders When Provided For Under Any Treaty Or International Or Executive Agreement As Specified In The Bds. 5.3. Government Corporate Entities May Be Eligible To Participate Only If They Can Establish That They (a) Are Legally And Financially Autonomous, (b) Operate Under Commercial Law, And (c) Are Not Dependent Agencies Of The Gop Or The Procuring Entity. 5.4. (a) Unless Otherwise Provided In The Bds, The Bidder Must Have Completed, Within Ten (10) Years From The Submission Of Bids, A Single Contract That Is Similar To This Project, Equivalent To At Least Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Abc Adjusted To Current Prices Using The National Statistics Office Consumer Price Index. (b) For Foreign-funded Procurement, The Procuring Entity And The Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution May Agree On Another Track Record Requirement, As Specified In The Bds. For This Purpose, Contracts Similar To The Project Shall Be Those Described In Thebds, And Completed Within The Period Stated In The Invitation To Bid And Itb Clause 12.1(a)(iii). 5.5. The Bidder Must Submit A Computation Of Its Net Financial Contracting Capacity (nfcc) Or A Commitment From A Universal Or Commercial Bank To Extend A Credit Line In Its Favor If Awarded The Contract For This Project (clc). The Nfcc, Computed Using The Following Formula, Must Be At Least Equal To The Abc To Be Bid: Nfcc = [(current Assets Minus Current Liabilities) (k)] Minus The Value Of All Outstanding Or Uncompleted Portions Of The Projects Under Ongoing Contracts, Including Awarded Contracts Yet To Be Started Coinciding With The Contract For This Project. Where: K = 10 For A Contract Duration Of One Year Or Less, 15 For A Contract Duration Of More Than One Year Up To Two Years, And 20 For A Contract Duration Of More Than Two Years. The Clc Must Be At Least Equal To Ten Percent (10%) Of The Abc For This Project. If Issued By A Foreign Bank, It Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank. In The Case Of Local Government Units (lgus), The Bidder May Also Submit Clc From Other Banks Certified By The Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas (bsp) As Authorized To Issue Such Financial Instrument. 6. Bidder’s Responsibilities 6.1. The Bidder Or Its Duly Authorized Representative Shall Submit A Sworn Statement In The Form Prescribed In Section Ix. Bidding Forms As Required In Itb Clause 12.1(b)(iii). 6.2. The Bidder Is Responsible For The Following: (a) Having Taken Steps To Carefully Examine All Of The Bidding Documents; (b) Having Acknowledged All Conditions, Local Or Otherwise, Affecting The Implementation Of The Contract; (c) Having Made An Estimate Of The Facilities Available And Needed For The Contract To Be Bid, If Any; (d) Having Complied With Its Responsibility To Inquire Or Secure Supplemental/bid Bulletin/s As Provided Under Itb Clause 10.3. (e) Ensuring That It Is Not “blacklisted” Or Barred From Bidding By The Gop Or Any Of Its Agencies, Offices, Corporations, Or Lgus, Including Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Whose Blacklisting Rules Have Been Recognized By The Gppb; (f) Ensuring That Each Of The Documents Submitted In Satisfaction Of The Bidding Requirements Is An Authentic Copy Of The Original, Complete, And All Statements And Information Provided Therein Are True And Correct; (g) Authorizing The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or Its Duly Authorized Representative/s To Verify All The Documents Submitted; (h) Ensuring That The Signatory Is The Duly Authorized Representative Of The Bidder, And Granted Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary And/or To Represent The Bidder In The Bidding, With The Duly Notarized Secretary’s Certificate Attesting To Such Fact, If The Bidder Is A Corporation, Partnership, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture; (i) Complying With The Disclosure Provision Under Section 47 Of The Act In Relation To Other Provisions Of Republic Act 3019; And (j) Complying With Existing Labor Laws And Standards, If Applicable. Failure To Observe Any Of The Above Responsibilities Shall Be At The Risk Of The Bidder Concerned. 6.3. The Bidder, By The Act Of Submitting Its Bid, Shall Be Deemed To Have Inspected The Site, Determined The General Characteristics Of The Contract Works And The Conditions For This Project And Examine All Instructions, Forms, Terms, And Project Requirements In The Bidding Documents. 6.4. It Shall Be The Sole Responsibility Of The Prospective Bidder To Determine And To Satisfy Itself By Such Means As It Considers Necessary Or Desirable As To All Matters Pertaining To This Project, Including: (a) The Location And The Nature Of The Contract, Project, Or Work; (b) Climatic Conditions; (c) Transportation Facilities; (c) Nature And Condition Of The Terrain, Geological Conditions At The Site Communication Facilities, Requirements, Location And Availability Of Construction Aggregates And Other Materials, Labor, Water, Electric Power And Access Roads; And (d) Other Factors That May Affect The Cost, Duration And Execution Or Implementation Of The Contract, Project, Or Work. 6.5. The Procuring Entity Shall Not Assume Any Responsibility Regarding Erroneous Interpretations Or Conclusions By The Prospective Or Eligible Bidder Out Of The Data Furnished By The Procuring Entity. 6.6. Before Submitting Their Bids, The Bidders Are Deemed To Have Become Familiar With All Existing Laws, Decrees, Ordinances, Acts And Regulations Of The Philippines Which May Affect The Contract In Any Way. 6.7. The Bidder Shall Bear All Costs Associated With The Preparation And Submission Of His Bid, And The Procuring Entity Will In No Case Be Responsible Or Liable For Those Costs, Regardless Of The Conduct Or Outcome Of The Bidding Process. 6.8. Bidders Should Note That The Procuring Entity Will Only Accept Bids Only From Those That Have Paid The Nonrefundable Fee For The Bidding Documents At The Office Indicated In The Invitation To Bid. 7. Origin Of Goods And Services There Is No Restriction On The Origin Of Goods, Or Contracting Of Works Or Services Other Than Those Prohibited By A Decision Of The United Nations Security Council Taken Under Chapter Vii Of The Charter Of The United Nations. 8. Subcontracts 8.1. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Bds, The Bidder May Subcontract Portions Of The Works To An Extent As May Be Approved By The Procuring Entity And Stated In The Bds. However, Subcontracting Of Any Portion Shall Not Relieve The Bidder From Any Liability Or Obligation That May Arise From The Contract For This Project. 8.2. Subcontractors Must Submit The Documentary Requirements Under Itb Clause 12 And Comply With The Eligibility Criteria Specified In The Bds. In The Event That Any Subcontractor Is Found By The Procuring Entity To Be Ineligible, The Subcontracting Of Such Portion Of The Works Shall Be Disallowed. 8.3. The Bidder May Identify The Subcontractor To Whom A Portion Of The Works Will Be Subcontracted At Any Stage Of The Bidding Process Or During Contract Implementation. If The Bidder Opts To Disclose The Name Of The Subcontractor During Bid Submission, The Bidder Shall Include The Required Documents As Part Of The Technical Component Of Its Bid. B. Contents Of Bidding Documents 9. Pre-bid Conference 9.1. (a) If So Specified In The Bds, A Pre-bid Conference Shall Be Held At The Venue And On The Date Indicated Therein, To Clarify And Address The Bidders’ Questions On The Technical And Financial Components Of This Project. (b) The Pre-bid Conference Shall Be Held At Least Twelve (12) Calendar Days Before The Deadline For The Submission Of And Receipt Of Bids. If The Procuring Entity Determines That, By Reason Of The Method, Nature, Or Complexity Of The Contract To Be Bid, Or When International Participation Will Be More Advantageous To The Gop, A Longer Period For The Preparation Of Bids Is Necessary, The Pre-bid Conference Shall Be Held At Least Thirty (30) Calendar Days Before The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids, As Specified In The Bds. 9.2. Bidders Are Encouraged To Attend The Pre-bid Conference To Ensure That They Fully Understand The Procuring Entity’s Requirements. Non-attendance Of The Bidder Will In No Way Prejudice Its Bid; However, The Bidder Is Expected To Know The Changes And/or Amendments To The Bidding Documents As Recorded In The Minutes Of The Pre-bid Conference And The Supplemental/bid Bulletin. 9.3. Any Statement Made At The Pre-bid Conference Shall Not Modify The Terms Of The Bidding Documents Unless Such Statement Is Specifically Identified In Writing As An Amendment Thereto And Issued As A Supplemental/bid Bulletin. 10. Clarification And Amendment Of Bidding Documents 10.1. Bidders Who Have Purchased The Bidding Documents May Request For Clarification(s) On Any Part Of The Bidding Documents Or For An Interpretation. Such A Request Must Be In Writing And Submitted To The Procuring Entity At The Address Indicated In The Bds At Least Ten (10) Calendar Days Before The Deadline Set For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 10.2. Supplemental/bid Bulletins May Be Issued Upon The Procuring Entity’s Initiative For Purposes Of Clarifying Or Modifying Any Provision Of The Bidding Documents Not Later Than Seven (7) Calendar Days Before The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. Any Modification To The Bidding Documents Shall Be Identified As An Amendment. 10.3. Any Supplemental/bid Bulletin Issued By The Bac Shall Also Be Posted On The Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (philgeps) And The Website Of The Procuring Entity Concerned, If Available. Unless, Otherwise Provided In The Bds, It Shall Be The Responsibility Of All Bidders Who Secure The Bidding Documents To Inquire And Secure Supplemental/bid Bulletins That May Be Issued By The Bac. However, Bidders Who Have Submitted Bids Before The Issuance Of The Supplemental/bid Bulletin Must Be Informed And Allowed To Modify Or Withdraw Their Bids In Accordance With Itb Clause 23. C. Preparation Of Bids 11. Language Of Bids The Bid, As Well As All Correspondence And Documents Relating To The Bid Exchanged By The Bidder And The Procuring Entity, Shall Be Written In English. Supporting Documents And Printed Literature Furnished By The Bidder May Be In Another Language Provided They Are Accompanied By An Accurate Translation In English Certified By The Appropriate Embassy Or Consulate In The Philippines, In Which Case The English Translation Shall Govern, For Purposes Of Interpretation Of The Bid. 12. Documents Comprising The Bid: Eligibility And Technical Components 12.1. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Bds, The First Envelope Shall Contain The Following Eligibility And Technical Documents: (a) Eligibility Documents – Class "a" Documents: (i) Registration Certificate From The Securities And Exchange Commission (sec), Department Of Trade And Industry (dti) For Sole Proprietorship, Or Cooperative Development Authority (cda) For Cooperatives, Or Any Proof Of Such Registration As Stated In The Bds; (ii) Mayor’s Permit Issued By The City Or Municipality Where The Principal Place Of Business Of The Prospective Bidder Is Located; (iii) Statement Of All Its Ongoing And Completed Government And Private Contracts Within Ten (10) Years From The Submission Of Bids, Including Contracts Awarded But Not Yet Started, If Any. The Statement Shall Include, For Each Contract, The Following: (iii.1) Name Of The Contract; (iii.2) Date Of The Contract; (iii.3) Contract Duration; (iii.4) Owner’s Name And Address; (iii.5) Nature Of Work; (iii.6) Contractor’s Role (whether Sole Contractor, Subcontractor, Or Partner In A Jv) And Percentage Of Participation; (iii.7) Total Contract Value At Award; (iii.8) Date Of Completion Or Estimated Completion Time; (iii.9) Total Contract Value At Completion, If Applicable; (iii.10) Percentages Of Planned And Actual Accomplishments, If Applicable; (iii.11) Value Of Outstanding Works, If Applicable; (iii.12) The Statement Shall Be Supported By The Notices Of Award And/or Notices To Proceed Issued By The Owners; And (iii.13) The Statement Shall Be Supported By The Constructors Performance Evaluation System (cpes) Rating Sheets, And/or Certificates Of Completion And Owner’s Acceptance, If Applicable; (iv) Unless Otherwise Provided In The Bds, Valid Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (pcab) License And Registration For The Type And Cost Of The Contract For This Project; (v) Audited Financial Statements, Showing, Among Others, The Prospective Total And Current Assets And Liabilities, Stamped “received” By The Bir Or Its Duly Accredited And Authorized Institutions, For The Preceding Calendar Year Which Should Not Be Earlier Than Two (2) Years From The Date Of Bid Submission; (vi) Nfcc Computation Or Clc In Accordance With Itb Clause 5.5; And Class "b" Document: (vii) If Applicable, Valid Joint Venture Agreement (jva) Or, In Lieu Thereof, Duly Notarized Statements From All The Potential Joint Venture Partners Stating That They Will Enter Into And Abide By The Provisions Of The Jva In The Instance That The Bid Is Successful Shall Be Included In The Bid. (b) Technical Documents – (i) Bid Security As Prescribed In Itb Clause 18. If The Bidder Opts To Submit The Bid Security In The Form Of: (i.1) A Bank Draft/guarantee Or An Irrevocable Letter Of Credit Issued By A Foreign Bank, It Shall Be Accompanied By A Confirmation From A Universal Or Commercial Bank; Or (i.2) A Surety Bond Accompanied By A Certification Coming From An Authorized Insurance Commission That A Surety Or Insurance Company Is Authorized To Issue Such Instrument; (ii) Project Requirements, Which Shall Include The Following: (ii.1) Organizational Chart For The Contract To Be Bid; (ii.2) List Of Contractor’s Personnel (viz, Project Manager, Project Engineers, Materials Engineers, And Foremen), To Be Assigned To The Contract To Be Bid, With Their Complete Qualification And Experience Data; And (ii.3) List Of Contractor’s Equipment Units, Which Are Owned, Leased, And/or Under Purchase Agreements, Supported By Certification Of Availability Of Equipment From The Equipment Lessor/vendor For The Duration Of The Project; And (iii) Sworn Statement In Accordance With Section 25.2(b)(iv) Of The Irr Of Ra 9184 And Using The Form Prescribed In Section Ix. Bidding Forms. 13. Documents Comprising The Bid: Financial Component 13.1. Unless Otherwise Stated In The Bds, The Financial Component Of The Bid Shall Contain The Following: (a) Financial Bid Form In Accordance With The Form Prescribed In Section Ix. Bidding Forms; And (b) Any Other Document Related To The Financial Component Of The Bid As Stated In The Bds. 13.2. (a) Unless Indicated In The Bds, All Bids That Exceed The Abc Shall Not Be Accepted. (b) Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Bds, For Foreign-funded Procurement, A Ceiling May Be Applied To Bid Prices Provided The Following Conditions Are Met: (i) Bidding Documents Are Obtainable Free Of Charge On A Freely Accessible Website. If Payment Of Bidding Documents Is Required By The Procuring Entity, Payment Could Be Made Upon The Submission Of Bids. (ii) The Procuring Entity Has Procedures In Place To Ensure That The Abc Is Based On Recent Estimates Made By The Engineer Or The Responsible Unit Of The Procuring Entity And That The Estimates Are Based On Adequate Detailed Engineering (in The Case Of Works) And Reflect The Quality, Supervision And Risk And Inflationary Factors, As Well As Prevailing Market Prices, Associated With The Types Of Works Or Goods To Be Procured. (iii) The Procuring Entity Has Trained Cost Estimators On Estimating Prices And Analyzing Bid Variances. In The Case Of Infrastructure Projects, The Procuring Entity Must Also Have Trained Quantity Surveyors. (iv) The Procuring Entity Has Established A System To Monitor And Report Bid Prices Relative To Abc And Engineer’s/procuring Entity’s Estimate. (v) The Procuring Entity Has Established A Monitoring And Evaluation System For Contract Implementation To Provide A Feedback On Actual Total Costs Of Goods And Works. 14. Alternative Bids 14.1. Alternative Bids Shall Be Rejected. For This Purpose, Alternative Bid Is An Offer Made By A Bidder In Addition Or As A Substitute To Its Original Bid Which May Be Included As Part Of Its Original Bid Or Submitted Separately Therewith For Purposes Of Bidding. A Bid With Options Is Considered An Alternative Bid Regardless Of Whether Said Bid Proposal Is Contained In A Single Envelope Or Submitted In Two (2) Or More Separate Bid Envelopes. 14.2. Bidders Shall Submit Offers That Comply With The Requirements Of The Bidding Documents, Including The Basic Technical Design As Indicated In The Drawings And Specifications. Unless There Is A Value Engineering Clause In The Bds, Alternative Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. 14.3. Each Bidder Shall Submit Only One Bid, Either Individually Or As A Partner In A Jv. A Bidder Who Submits Or Participates In More Than One Bid (other Than As A Subcontractor If A Subcontractor Is Permitted To Participate In More Than One Bid) Will Cause All The Proposals With The Bidder’s Participation To Be Disqualified. This Shall Be Without Prejudice To Any Applicable Criminal, Civil And Administrative Penalties That May Be Imposed Upon The Persons And Entities Concerned. 15. Bid Prices 15.1. The Contract Shall Be For The Whole Works, As Described In Itb Clause 1.1, Based On The Priced Bill Of Quantities Submitted By The Bidder. 15.2. The Bidder Shall Fill In Rates And Prices For All Items Of The Works Described In The Bill Of Quantities. Bids Not Addressing Or Providing All Of The Required Items In The Bidding Documents Including, Where Applicable, Bill Of Quantities, Shall Be Considered Non-responsive And, Thus, Automatically Disqualified. In This Regard, Where A Required Item Is Provided, But No Price Is Indicated, The Same Shall Be Considered As Non-responsive, But Specifying A "0" (zero) For The Said Item Would Mean That It Is Being Offered For Free To The Government. 15.3. All Duties, Taxes, And Other Levies Payable By The Contractor Under The Contract, Or For Any Other Cause, Prior To The Deadline For Submission Of Bids, Shall Be Included In The Rates, Prices, And Total Bid Price Submitted By The Bidder. 15.4. All Bid Prices For The Given Scope Of Work In The Contract As Awarded Shall Be Considered As Fixed Prices, And Therefore Not Subject To Price Escalation During Contract Implementation, Except Under Extraordinary Circumstances As Specified In Gcc Clause 48. Price Escalation May Be Allowed In Extraordinary Circumstances As May Be Determined By The National Economic And Development Authority In Accordance With The Civil Code Of The Philippines, And Upon The Recommendation Of The Procuring Entity. Furthermore, In Cases Where The Cost Of The Awarded Contract Is Affected By Any Applicable New Laws, Ordinances, Regulations, Or Other Acts Of The Gop, Promulgated After The Date Of Bid Opening, A Contract Price Adjustment Shall Be Made Or Appropriate Relief Shall Be Applied On A No Loss-no Gain Basis. 16. Bid Currencies 16.1. All Bid Prices Shall Be Quoted In Philippine Pesos Unless Otherwise Provided In The Bds. However, For Purposes Of Bid Evaluation, Bids Denominated In Foreign Currencies Shall Be Converted To Philippine Currency Based On The Exchange Rate Prevailing On The Day Of The Bid Opening. 16.2. If So Allowed In Accordance With Itb Clause 16.1, The Procuring Entity For Purposes Of Bid Evaluation And Comparing The Bid Prices Will Convert The Amounts In Various Currencies In Which The Bid Price Is Expressed To Philippine Pesos At The Exchange Rate As Published In The Bsp Reference Rate Bulletin On The Day Of The Bid Opening. 16.3. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Bds, Payment Of The Contract Price Shall Be Made In Philippine Pesos. 17. Bid Validity 17.1. Bids Shall Remain Valid For The Period Specified In The Bds Which Shall Not Exceed One Hundred Twenty (120) Calendar Days From The Date Of The Opening Of Bids. 17.2. In Exceptional Circumstances, Prior To The Expiration Of The Bid Validity Period, The Procuring Entity May Request Bidders To Extend The Period Of Validity Of Their Bids. The Request And The Responses Shall Be Made In Writing. The Bid Security Described In Itb Clause 18 Should Also Be Extended Corresponding To The Extension Of The Bid Validity Period At The Least. A Bidder May Refuse The Request Without Forfeiting Its Bid Security, But His Bid Shall No Longer Be Considered For Further Evaluation And Award. A Bidder Granting The Request Shall Not Be Required Or Permitted To Modify Its Bid. 18. Bid Security 18.1. The Bid Security In The Amount Stated In The Bds Shall Be Equal To The Percentage Of The Abc In Accordance With The Following Schedule: Form Of Bid Security Amount Of Bid Security (equal To Percentage Of The Abc) (a) Cash Or Cashier’s/manager’s Check Issued By A Universal Or Commercial Bank. Two Percent (2%) (b) Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit Issued By A Universal Or Commercial Bank: Provided, However, That It Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank, If Issued By A Foreign Bank. (c) Surety Bond Callable Upon Demand Issued By A Surety Or Insurance Company Duly Certified By The Insurance Commission As Authorized To Issue Such Security; And/or Five Percent (5%) (d) Any Combination Of The Foregoing. Proportionate To Share Of Form With Respect To Total Amount Of Security For Biddings Conducted By Local Government Units, The Bidder May Also Submit Bid Securities In The Form Of Cashier’s/manager’s Check, Bank Draft/guarantee, Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit From Other Banks Certified By The Bsp As Authorized To Issue Such Financial Statement. 18.2. The Bid Security Should Be Valid For The Period Specified In The Bds. Any Bid Not Accompanied By An Acceptable Bid Security Shall Be Rejected By The Procuring Entity As Non-responsive. 18.3. No Bid Securities Shall Be Returned To Bidders After The Opening Of Bids And Before Contract Signing, Except To Those That Failed Or Declared As Post-disqualified, Upon Submission Of A Written Waiver Of Their Right To File A Motion For Reconsideration And/or Protest. Without Prejudice On Its Forfeiture, Bid Securities Shall Be Returned Only After The Bidder With The Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid Has Signed The Contract And Furnished The Performance Security, But In No Case Later Than The Expiration Of The Bid Security Validity Period Indicated In Itb Clause 18.2. 18.4. Upon Signing And Execution Of The Contract, Pursuant To Itb Clause 31, And The Posting Of The Performance Security, Pursuant To Itb Clause 32, The Successful Bidder’s Bid Security Will Be Discharged, But In No Case Later Than The Bid Security Validity Period As Indicated In Itb Clause 18.2. 18.5. The Bid Security May Be Forfeited: (a) If A Bidder: (i) Withdraws Its Bid During The Period Of Bid Validity Specified In Itb Clause 17; (ii) Does Not Accept The Correction Of Errors Pursuant To Itb Clause 27.3(b); (iii) Fails To Submit The Requirements Within The Prescribed Period, Or A Finding Against Their Veracity, As Stated In Itb Clause 28.2; (iv) Submission Of Eligibility Requirements Containing False Information Or Falsified Documents; (v) Submission Of Bids That Contain False Information Or Falsified Documents, Or The Concealment Of Such Information In The Bids In Order To Influence The Outcome Of Eligibility Screening Or Any Other Stage Of The Public Bidding; (vi) Allowing The Use Of One’s Name, Or Using The Name Of Another For Purposes Of Public Bidding; (vii) Withdrawal Of A Bid, Or Refusal To Accept An Award, Or Enter Into Contract With The Government Without Justifiable Cause, After The Bidder Had Been Adjudged As Having Submitted The Lowest Calculated And Responsive Bid; (viii) Refusal Or Failure To Post The Required Performance Security Within The Prescribed Time; (ix) Refusal To Clarify Or Validate In Writing Its Bid During Post-qualification Within A Period Of Seven (7) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Request For Clarification; (x) Any Documented Attempt By A Bidder To Unduly Influence The Outcome Of The Bidding In His Favor; (xi) Failure Of The Potential Joint Venture Partners To Enter Into The Joint Venture After The Bid Is Declared Successful; Or (xii) All Other Acts That Tend To Defeat The Purpose Of The Competitive Bidding, Such As Habitually Withdrawing From Bidding, Submitting Late Bids Or Patently Insufficient Bid, For At Least Three (3) Times Within A Year, Except For Valid Reasons. (b) If The Successful Bidder: (i) Fails To Sign The Contract In Accordance With Itb Clause 31; (ii) Fails To Furnish Performance Security In Accordance With Itb Clause 32. 19. Format And Signing Of Bids 19.1. Bidders Shall Submit Their Bids Through Their Duly Authorized Representative Using The Appropriate Forms Provided In Section Ix. Bidding Forms On Or Before The Deadline Specified In The Itb Clause 21 In Two (2) Separate Sealed Bid Envelopes, And Which Shall Be Submitted Simultaneously. The First Shall Contain The Technical Component Of The Bid, Including The Eligibility Requirements Under Itb Clause 12.1, And The Second Shall Contain The Financial Component Of The Bid. 19.2. Forms As Mentioned In Itb Clause 19.1 Must Be Completed Without Any Alterations To Their Format, And No Substitute Form Shall Be Accepted. All Blank Spaces Shall Be Filled In With The Information Requested. 19.3. The Bidder Shall Prepare An Original Of The First And Second Envelopes As Described In Itb Clauses 12 And 13. In Addition, The Bidder Shall Submit Copies Of The First And Second Envelopes. In The Event Of Any Discrepancy Between The Original And The Copies, The Original Shall Prevail. 19.4. The Bid, Except For Unamended Printed Literature, Shall Be Signed, And Each And Every Page Thereof Shall Be Initialed, By The Duly Authorized Representative/s Of The Bidder. 19.5. Any Interlineations, Erasures, Or Overwriting Shall Be Valid Only If They Are Signed Or Initialed By The Duly Authorized Representative/s Of The Bidder. 20. Sealing And Marking Of Bids 20.1. Bidders Shall Enclose Their Original Eligibility And Technical Documents Described In Itb Clause 12, In One Sealed Envelope Marked “original - Technical Component”, And The Original Of Their Financial Component In Another Sealed Envelope Marked “original - Financial Component”, Sealing Them All In An Outer Envelope Marked “original Bid”. 20.2. Each Copy Of The First And Second Envelopes Shall Be Similarly Sealed Duly Marking The Inner Envelopes As “copy No. ___ - Technical Component” And “copy No. ___ – Financial Component” And The Outer Envelope As “copy No. ___”, Respectively. These Envelopes Containing The Original And The Copies Shall Then Be Enclosed In One Single Envelope. 20.3. The Original And The Number Of Copies Of The Bid As Indicated In The Bds Shall Be Typed Or Written In Indelible Ink And Shall Be Signed By The Bidder Or Its Duly Authorized Representative/s. 20.4. All Envelopes Shall: (a) Contain The Name Of The Contract To Be Bid In Capital Letters; (b) Bear The Name And Address Of The Bidder In Capital Letters; (c) Be Addressed To The Procuring Entity’s Bac Identified In Itb Clause 10.1; (d) Bear The Specific Identification Of This Bidding Process Indicated In The Invitation To Bid; And (e) Bear A Warning “do Not Open Before…” The Date And Time For The Opening Of Bids, In Accordance With Itb Clause 21. 20.5. If Bids Are Not Sealed And Marked As Required, The Procuring Entity Will Assume No Responsibility For The Misplacement Or Premature Opening Of The Bid. D. Submission And Opening Of Bids 21. Deadline For Submission Of Bids Bids Must Be Received By The Procuring Entity’s Bac At The Address And On Or Before The Date And Time Indicated In The Bds. 22. Late Bids Any Bid Submitted After The Deadline For Submission And Receipt Of Bids Prescribed By The Procuring Entity, Pursuant To Itb Clause 21, Shall Be Declared “late” And Shall Not Be Accepted By The Procuring Entity. 23. Modification And Withdrawal Of Bids 23.1. The Bidder May Modify Its Bid After It Has Been Submitted; Provided That The Modification Is Received By The Procuring Entity Prior To The Deadline Prescribed For Submission And Receipt Of Bids. The Bidder Shall Not Be Allowed To Retrieve Its Original Bid, But Shall Be Allowed To Submit Another Bid Equally Sealed, Properly Identified, Linked To Its Original Bid Marked As “technical Modification” Or “financial Modification” And Stamped “received” By The Bac. Bid Modifications Received After The Applicable Deadline Shall Not Be Considered And Shall Be Returned To The Bidder Unopened. 23.2. A Bidder May, Through A Letter Of Withdrawal, Withdraw Its Bid After It Has Been Submitted, For Valid And Justifiable Reason; Provided That The Letter Of Withdrawal Is Received By The Procuring Entity Prior To The Deadline Prescribed For Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 23.3. Bids Requested To Be Withdrawn In Accordance With Itb Clause 23.1 Shall Be Returned Unopened To The Bidders. A Bidder May Also Express Its Intention Not To Participate In The Bidding Through A Letter Which Should Reach And Be Stamped By The Bac Before The Deadline For Submission And Receipt Of Bids. A Bidder That Withdraws Its Bid Shall Not Be Permitted To Submit Another Bid, Directly Or Indirectly, For The Same Contract. 23.4. No Bid May Be Modified After The Deadline For Submission Of Bids. No Bid May Be Withdrawn In The Interval Between The Deadline For Submission Of Bids And The Expiration Of The Period Of Bid Validity Specified By The Bidder On The Financial Bid Form. Withdrawal Of A Bid During This Interval Shall Result In The Forfeiture Of The Bidder’s Bid Security, Pursuant To Itb Clause 18.5, And The Imposition Of Administrative, Civil, And Criminal Sanctions As Prescribed By Ra 9184 And Its Irr. 24. Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids 24.1. The Bac Shall Open The First Bid Envelopes Of Bidders In Public As Specified In The Bds To Determine Each Bidder’s Compliance With The Documents Prescribed In Itb Clause 12. For This Purpose, The Bac Shall Check The Submitted Documents Of Each Bidder Against A Checklist Of Required Documents To Ascertain If They Are All Present, Using A Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion. If A Bidder Submits The Required Document, It Shall Be Rated “passed” For That Particular Requirement. In This Regard, Bids That Fail To Include Any Requirement Or Are Incomplete Or Patently Insufficient Shall Be Considered As “failed”. Otherwise, The Bac Shall Rate The Said First Bid Envelope As “passed”. 24.2. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Bds, Immediately After Determining Compliance With The Requirements In The First Envelope, The Bac Shall Forthwith Open The Second Bid Envelope Of Each Remaining Eligible Bidder Whose First Bid Envelope Was Rated “passed”. The Second Envelope Of Each Complying Bidder Shall Be Opened Within The Same Day. In Case One Or More Of The Requirements In The Second Envelope Of A Particular Bid Is Missing, Incomplete Or Patently Insufficient, And/or If The Submitted Total Bid Price Exceeds The Abc Unless Otherwise Provided In Itb Clause 13.1(b), The Bac Shall Rate The Bid Concerned As “failed”. Only Bids That Are Determined To Contain All The Bid Requirements For Both Components Shall Be Rated “passed” And Shall Immediately Be Considered For Evaluation And Comparison. 24.3. Letters Of Withdrawal Shall Be Read Out And Recorded During Bid Opening, And The Envelope Containing The Corresponding Withdrawn Bid Shall Be Returned To The Bidder Unopened. If The Withdrawing Bidder’s Representative Is In Attendance, The Original Bid And All Copies Thereof Shall Be Returned To The Representative During The Bid Opening. If The Representative Is Not In Attendance, The Bid Shall Be Returned Unopened By Registered Mail. The Bidder May Withdraw Its Bid Prior To The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids, Provided That The Corresponding Letter Of Withdrawal Contains A Valid Authorization Requesting For Such Withdrawal, Subject To Appropriate Administrative Sanctions. 24.4. If A Bidder Has Previously Secured A Certification From The Procuring Entity To The Effect That It Has Previously Submitted The Above-enumerated Class “a” Documents, The Said Certification May Be Submitted In Lieu Of The Requirements Enumerated In Itb Clause 12.1(a), Items (i) To (vi). 24.5. In The Case Of An Eligible Foreign Bidder As Described In Itb Clause 5, The Class “a” Documents Enumerated In Itb Clause 12.1(a) May Be Substituted With The Appropriate Equivalent Documents, If Any, Issued By The Country Of The Foreign Bidder Concerned. 24.6. Each Partner Of A Joint Venture Agreement Shall Likewise Submit The Documents Required In Itb Clauses 12.1(a)(i) And 12.1(a)(ii). Submission Of Documents Required Under Itb Clauses 12.1(a)(iii) To 12.1(a)(vi) By Any Of The Joint Venture Partners Constitutes Compliance. 24.7. A Bidder Determined As “failed” Has Three (3) Calendar Days Upon Written Notice Or, If Present At The Time Of Bid Opening, Upon Verbal Notification Within Which To File A Request For Reconsideration With The Bac: Provided, However, That The Request For Reconsideration Shall Not Be Granted If It Is Established That The Finding Of Failure Is Due To The Fault Of The Bidder Concerned: Provided, Further, That The Bac Shall Decide On The Request For Reconsideration Within Seven (7) Calendar Days From Receipt Thereof. If A Failed Bidder Signifies His Intent To File A Request For Reconsideration, The Bac Shall Keep The Bid Envelopes Of The Said Failed Bidder Unopened And/or Duly Sealed Until Such Time That The Request For Reconsideration Or Protest Has Been Resolved. E. Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 25. Process To Be Confidential 25.1. Members Of The Bac, Including Its Staff And Personnel, As Well As Its Secretariat And Twg, Are Prohibited From Making Or Accepting Any Kind Of Communication With Any Bidder Regarding The Evaluation Of Their Bids Until The Issuance Of The Notice Of Award, Unless N The Case Of Itb Clause 26. 25.2. Any Effort By A Bidder To Influence The Procuring Entity In The Procuring Entity’s Decision In Respect Of Bid Evaluation, Bid Comparison Or Contract Award Will Result In The Rejection Of The Bidder’s Bid. 26. Clarification Of Bids To Assist In The Evaluation, Comparison And Post-qualification Of The Bids, The Procuring Entity May Ask In Writing Any Bidder For A Clarification Of Its Bid. All Responses To Requests For Clarification Shall Be In Writing. Any Clarification Submitted By A Bidder In Respect To Its Bid And That Is Not In Response To A Request By The Procuring Entity Shall Not Be Considered 27. Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 27.1. The Procuring Entity Will Undertake The Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids Which Have Passed The Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids, Pursuant To Itb Clause 24, In Order To Determine The Lowest Calculated Bid. 27.2. In Evaluating The Bids To Get The Lowest Calculated Bid, The Procuring Entity Shall Undertake The Following: (a) The Detailed Evaluation Of The Financial Component Of The Bids, To Establish The Correct Calculated Prices Of The Bids; And (b) The Ranking Of The Total Bid Prices As So Calculated From The Lowest To Highest. The Bid With The Lowest Price Shall Be Identified As The Lowest Calculated Bid. 27.3. The Procuring Entity's Bac Shall Immediately Conduct A Detailed Evaluation Of All Bids Rated “passed,” Using Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion. The Bac Shall Consider The Following In The Evaluation Of Bids: (a) Completeness Of The Bid. Unless The Itb Specifically Allows Partial Bids, Bids Not Addressing Or Providing All Of The Required Items In The Schedule Of Requirements Including, Where Applicable, Bill Of Quantities, Shall Be Considered Non-responsive And, Thus, Automatically Disqualified. In This Regard, Where A Required Item Is Provided, But No Price Is Indicated, The Same Shall Be Considered As Non-responsive, But Specifying A "0" (zero) For The Said Item Would Mean That It Is Being Offered For Free To The Procuring Entity; And (b) Arithmetical Corrections. Consider Computational Errors And Omissions To Enable Proper Comparison Of All Eligible Bids. It May Also Consider Bid Modifications If Expressly Allowed In The Bds. Any Adjustment Shall Be Calculated In Monetary Terms To Determine The Calculated Prices. 27.4. Based On The Detailed Evaluation Of Bids, Those That Comply With The Above-mentioned Requirements Shall Be Ranked In The Ascending Order Of Their Total Calculated Bid Prices, As Evaluated And Corrected For Computational Errors, Discounts And Other Modifications, To Identify The Lowest Calculated Bid. Total Calculated Bid Prices, As Evaluated And Corrected For Computational Errors, Discounts And Other Modifications, Which Exceed The Abc Shall Not Be Considered, Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Bds. 27.5. The Procuring Entity’s Evaluation Of Bids Shall Only Be Based On The Bid Price Quoted In The Financial Bid Form 27.6. Bids Shall Be Evaluated On An Equal Footing To Ensure Fair Competition. For This Purpose, All Bidders Shall Be Required To Include In Their Bids The Cost Of All Taxes, Such As, But Not Limited To, Value Added Tax (vat), Income Tax, Local Taxes, And Other Fiscal Levies And Duties Which Shall Be Itemized In The Bid Form And Reflected In The Detailed Estimates. Such Bids, Including Said Taxes, Shall Be The Basis For Bid Evaluation And Comparison. 28. Post Qualification 28.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Determine To Its Satisfaction Whether The Bidder That Is Evaluated As Having Submitted The Lowest Calculated Bid (lcb) Complies With And Is Responsive To All The Requirements And Conditions Specified In Itb Clauses 5, 12, And 13. 28.2. Within A Non-extendible Period Of Three (3) Calendar Days From Receipt By The Bidder Of The Notice From The Bac That It Submitted The Lcb, The Bidder Shall Submit The Following Documentary Requirements: (a) Tax Clearance Per Executive Order 398, Series Of 2005; (b) Latest Income And Business Tax Returns In The Form Specified In The Bds; (c) Certificate Of Philgeps Registration; And (d) Other Appropriate Licenses And Permits Required By Law And Stated In The Bds. Failure Of The Bidder Declared As Lcb To Duly Submit The Requirements Under This Clause Or A Finding Against The Veracity Of Such, Shall Be Ground For Forfeiture Of The Bid Security And Disqualification Of The Bidder For Award. 28.3. The Determination Shall Be Based Upon An Examination Of The Documentary Evidence Of The Bidder’s Qualifications Submitted Pursuant To Itb Clauses 12 And 13, As Well As Other Information As The Procuring Entity Deems Necessary And Appropriate, Using A Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion. 28.4. If The Bac Determines That The Bidder With The Lowest Calculated Bid Passes All The Criteria For Post-qualification, It Shall Declare The Said Bid As The Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid, And Recommend To The Head Of The Procuring Entity The Award Of Contract To The Said Bidder At Its Submitted Price Or Its Calculated Bid Price, Whichever Is Lower, Subject To Itb Clause 30.3. 28.5. A Negative Determination Shall Result In Rejection Of The Bidder’s Bid, In Which Event The Procuring Entity Shall Proceed To The Next Lowest Calculated Bid To Make A Similar Determination Of That Bidder’s Capabilities To Perform Satisfactorily. If The Second Bidder, However, Fails The Post Qualification, The Procedure For Post Qualification Shall Be Repeated For The Bidder With The Next Lowest Calculated Bid, And So On Until The Lowest Calculated And Responsive Bid Is Determined For Contract Award. 28.6. Within A Period Not Exceeding Seven (7) Calendar Days From The Date Of Receipt Of The Recommendation Of The Bac, The Head Of The Procuring Entity Shall Approve Or Disapprove The Said Recommendation. In The Case Of Government Owned And Government-owned And/or -controlled Corporations (goccs) And Government Financial Institutions (gfis), The Period Provided Herein Shall Be Fifteen (15) Calendar Days. 29. Reservation Clause 29.1. Notwithstanding The Eligibility Or Post-qualification Of A Bidder, The Procuring Entity Concerned Reserves The Right To Review Its Qualifications At Any Stage Of The Procurement Process If It Has Reasonable Grounds To Believe That A Misrepresentation Has Been Made By The Said Bidder, Or That There Has Been A Change In The Bidder’s Capability To Undertake The Project From The Time It Submitted Its Eligibility Requirements. Should Such Review Uncover Any Misrepresentation Made In The Eligibility And Bidding Requirements, Statements Or Documents, Or Any Changes In The Situation Of The Bidder Which Will Affect Its Capability To Undertake The Project So That It Fails The Preset Eligibility Or Bid Evaluation Criteria, The Procuring Entity Shall Consider The Said Bidder As Ineligible And Shall Disqualify It From Submitting A Bid Or From Obtaining An Award Or Contract. 29.2. Based On The Following Grounds, The Procuring Entity Reserves The Right To Reject Any And All Bids, Declare A Failure Of Bidding At Any Time Prior To The Contract Award, Or Not To Award The Contract, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability, And Make No Assurance That A Contract Shall Be Entered Into As A Result Of The Bidding: (a) If There Is Prima Facie Evidence Of Collusion Between Appropriate Public Officers Or Employees Of The Procuring Entity, Or Between The Bac And Any Of The Bidders, Or If The Collusion Is Between Or Among The Bidders Themselves, Or Between A Bidder And A Third Party, Including Any Act Which Restricts, Suppresses Or Nullifies Or Tends To Restrict, Suppress Or Nullify Competition; (b) If The Procuring Entity’s Bac Is Found To Have Failed In Following The Prescribed Bidding Procedures; Or (c) For Any Justifiable And Reasonable Ground Where The Award Of The Contract Will Not Redound To The Benefit Of The Government As Follows: (i) If The Physical And Economic Conditions Have Significantly Changed So As To Render The Project No Longer Economically, Financially Or Technically Feasible As Determined By The Head Of The Procuring Entity; (ii) If The Project Is No Longer Necessary As Determined By The Head Of The Procuring Entity; And (iii) If The Source Of Funds For The Project Has Been Withheld Or Reduced Through No Fault Of The Procuring Entity. 29.3. In Addition, The Procuring Entity May Likewise Declare A Failure Of Bidding When: (a) No Bids Are Received; (b) All Prospective Bidders Are Declared Ineligible; (c) All Bids Fail To Comply With All The Bid Requirements Or Fail Post-qualification; Or (d) The Bidder With The Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid Refuses, Without Justifiable Cause To Accept The Award Of Contract, And No Award Is Made. F. Award Of Contract 30. Contract Award 30.1. Subject To Itb Clause 28, The Procuring Entity Shall Award The Contract To The Bidder Whose Bid Has Been Determined To Be The Lowest Calculated And Responsive Bid (lcrb). 30.2. Prior To The Expiration Of The Period Of Bid Validity, The Procuring Entity Shall Notify The Successful Bidder In Writing That Its Bid Has Been Accepted, Through A Notice Of Award Received Personally Or Sent By Registered Mail Or Electronically, Receipt Of Which Must Be Confirmed In Writing Within Two (2) Days By The Lcrb And Submitted Personally Or Sent By Registered Mail Or Electronically To The Procuring Entity. 30.3. Notwithstanding The Issuance Of The Notice Of Award, Award Of Contract Shall Be Subject To The Following Conditions: (a) Submission Of The Following Documents Within The Prescribed Period From Receipt By The Bidder Of The Notice That It Has The Lowest Calculated And Responsive Bid: (i) Valid Jva, If Applicable, Within Ten (10) Calendar Days; (ii) Valid Pcab License And Registration For The Type And Cost Of The Contract To Be Bid For Foreign Bidders, Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days, If Allowed Under A Treaty Or International Or Executive Agreement Mentioned In Itb Clause 12.1(a)(iv); (b) Posting Of The Performance Security In Accordance With Itb Clause 32; (c) Signing Of The Contract As Provided In Itb Clause 31; And (d) Approval By Higher Authority, If Required. 31. Signing Of The Contract 31.1. At The Same Time As The Procuring Entity Notifies The Successful Bidder That Its Bid Has Been Accepted, The Procuring Entity Shall Send The Contract Form To The Bidder, Which Contract Has Been Provided In The Bidding Documents, Incorporating Therein All Agreements Between The Parties. 31.2. Within Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice Of Award, The Successful Bidder Shall Post The Required Performance Security, Sign And Date The Contract And Return It To The Procuring Entity. 31.3. The Procuring Entity Shall Enter Into Contract With The Successful Bidder Within The Same Ten (10) Calendar Day Period Provided That All The Documentary Requirements Are Complied With. 31.4. The Following Documents Shall Form Part Of The Contract: (a) Contract Agreement; (b) Bidding Documents; (c) Winning Bidder’s Bid, Including The Technical And Financial Proposals, And All Other Documents/statements Submitted; (d) Performance Security; (e) Credit Line In Accordance With Itb Clause 5.5, If Applicable; (f) Notice Of Award Of Contract; And (g) Other Contract Documents That May Be Required By Existing Laws And/or Specified In The Bds. 32. Performance Security 32.1. To Guarantee The Faithful Performance By The Winning Bidder Of Its Obligations Under The Contract, It Shall Post A Performance Security Within A Maximum Period Of Ten (10) Calendar Days From The Receipt Of The Notice Of Award From The Procuring Entity And In No Case Later Than The Signing Of The Contract. 32.2. The Performance Security Shall Be Denominated In Philippine Pesos And Posted In Favor Of The Procuring Entity In An Amount Equal To The Percentage Of The Total Contract Price As Stated In The Bds In Accordance With The Following Schedule: 33. 33.1. Form Of Performance Security Amount Of Performance Security (equal To Percentage Of The Total Contract Price) (a) Cash Or Cashier’s/manager’s Check Issued By A Universal Or Commercial Bank. Ten Percent (10%) (b) Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit Issued By A Universal Or Commercial Bank: Provided, However, That It Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank, If Issued By A Foreign Bank. (c) Surety Bond Callable Upon Demand Issued By A Surety Or Insurance Company Duly Certified By The Insurance Commission As Authorized To Issue Such Security; And/or Thirty Percent (30%) (d) Any Combination Of The Foregoing. Proportionate To Share Of Form With Respect To Total Amount Of Security 33.2. Failure Of The Successful Bidder To Comply With The Above-mentioned Requirement Shall Constitute Sufficient Ground For The Annulment Of The Award And Forfeiture Of The Bid Security, In Which Event The Procuring Entity Shall Initiate And Complete The Post Qualification Of The Second Lowest Calculated Bid. The Procedure Shall Be Repeated Until The Lowest Calculated And Responsive Bid Is Identified And Selected For Contract Award. However If No Bidder Passed Post-qualification, The Bac Shall Declare The Bidding A Failure And Conduct A Re-bidding With Re-advertisement. 34. Notice To Proceed 34.1. Within Three (3) Calendar Days From The Date Of Approval Of The Contract By The Appropriate Government Approving Authority, The Procuring Entity Shall Issue Its Notice To Proceed To The Bidder. 34.2. The Contract Effectivity Date Shall Be Provided In The Notice To Proceed By The Procuring Entity, Which Date Shall Not Be Later Than Seven (7) Calendar Days From The Issuance Of The Notice To Proceed. Section Iii. Bid Data Sheet Bid Data Sheet Itb Clause 1.1 The Procuring Entity Is Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar. The Name Of The Contract Is Construction Of Siljagon Multi-purpose Gym Phase 2, Brgy. Siljagon, Mapanas N. Samar The Identification Number Of The Contract Is Pr No-2024-11-103___ 2 The Funding Source Is: 20% Economic Development Fund (edf) For Fy 2025. The Name Of The Project Is: Improvement Of Jubasan Barangay Road, Brgy. Jubasan, Mapanas N. Samar 3.1 No Further Instructions. 5.1 No Further Instructions. 5.2 Bidding Is Restricted To Eligible Bidders As Defined In Itb Clause 5.1. 5.4 For This Purpose, Similar Contracts Shall Refer To Bidder’s Annual Turnover From All Works Average Over The Last Three Years Shall Be Equal To 50% Of The Estimated Cost Of The Contract Being Procured. The Bidder Must Have Completed, Within The Past Ten (10) Years From The Submission Of Bids, A Single Contract That Is Similar To This Project, Equivalent To At Least Eighty Percent (80%) Of The Abc. 8.1 “subcontracting Is Not Allowed.” 8.2 “not Applicable”. 9.1 The Procuring Entity Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference For This Project On December 05, 2024 At 10:00 A.m. At Executive Conference 2nd Floor Of New Municipal Bldg. Mapanas, Northern Samar. 10.1 The Procuring Entity’s Address Is: The Municipality Of Mapanas, Province Of Northern Samar Ma. Teresa L. Minguez Lgu-bac Chairperson Tel. No. 09778033758 10.3 No Further Instructions. 12.1 Not Applicable 12.1(a)(i) “no Other Acceptable Proof Of Registration Is Recognized.” 12.1(a)(iv) No Further Instructions. 13.1 “no Additional Requirements” 13.1(b) The Abc Is Php1,980,781.48 Any Bid With A Financial Component Exceeding This Amount Shall Not Be Accepted. 14.2 “no Further Instructions.” 15.4 No Further Instruction. 16.1 The Bid Prices Shall Be Quoted In Philippine Pesos. 17.1 Bids Will Be Valid Until 60 Calendar Days After The Bid Submission Deadline Date As Prescribed By The Procuring Entity) 18.1 The Bid Security Shall Be In The Following Amount: 1. The Amount Of 39,615.63 If Bid Security Is In Cash, Cashier’s/manager’s Check, Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit; 2. The Amount Of P99,039.07 If Bid Security Is In Surety Bond; Or 3. Any Combination Of The Foregoing Proportionate To The Share Of Form With Respect To Total Amount Of Security. 18.2 The Bid Security Shall Be Valid Twenty Eight Days Beyond The Validity Period Of The Bid. 20.3 Each Bidder Shall Submit One Original And One Copy Of The First And Second Components Of Its Bid. 21 The Address For Submission Of Bids Is Ma. Teresa L. Minguez Lgu-bac Chairperson Bac Office @ Mpdo, 1st Floor, New Municipal Bldg. Municipality Of Mapanas, Northern Samar The Deadline For Submission Of Bids Is 9:00 A.m. On December 16 , 2024. 22 The Place Of Bid Opening Is Executive Conference Room, 2nd Floor, New Municipal Bldg. Municipality Of Mapanas, Northern Samar. The Date And Time Of Bid Opening Is December 16, 2024 At Exactly 10:00 A.m. 24.2 No Further Instructions. 27.3(b) Bid Modification Is Not Allowed. 27.4 No Further Instructions. 28.2(b) Bidders Have Option To Submit Manually Filed Tax Returns Or Tax Returns Filed Through The Electronic Filing And Payments System (efps). Note: The Latest Income And Business Tax Returns Are Those Within The Last Six Months Preceding The Date Of Bid Submission. 28.2(d) List Licenses And Permits Relevant To The Project And The Corresponding Law Requiring It. 1. Taxpayer’s Identification Number 2. Vat Registration 3. Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (pcab) License The Requirements Are Applicable Only In A Case Where The Lowest Calculated Bid (lcb) Is Submitted By A Domestic Bidder, And If The Lowest Calculated Bid (lcb) Is Submitted By A Foreign Bidder, This Requirements Are Not Applicable 31.4(g) List Additional Contract Documents Relevant To The Project That May Be Required By Existing Laws And/or The Procuring Entity, Such As Construction Schedule And S-curve, Manpower Schedule, Construction Methods, Equipment Utilization Schedule, Construction Safety And Health Program Approved By The Department Of Labor And Employment, And Pert/cpm. 32.2 The Performance Security Shall Be In The Following Amount: 1. The Amount Of 10% Of Contract If Performance Security Is In Cash, Cashier’s/manager’s Check, Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit; 2. The Amount Of 30% Of Contract If Performance Security Is In Surety Bond; Or 3. Any Combination Of The Foregoing Proportionate To The Share Of Form With Respect To Total Amount Of Security. Section Iv. General Conditions Of Contract Table Of Contents 1. Definitions 41 2. Interpretation 43 3. Governing Language And Law 43 4. Communications 43 5. Possession Of Site 43 6. The Contractor’s Obligations 44 7. Performance Security 45 8. Subcontracting 46 9. Liquidated Damages 46 10. Site Investigation Reports 47 11. The Procuring Entity, Licenses And Permits 47 12. Contractor’s Risk And Warranty Security 47 13. Liability Of The Contractor 49 14. Procuring Entity’s Risk 49 15. Insurance 49 16. Termination For Default Of Contractor 51 17. Termination For Default Of Procuring Entity 51 18. Termination For Other Causes 52 19. Procedures For Termination Of Contracts 53 20. Force Majeure, Release From Performance 56 21. Resolution Of Disputes 56 22. Suspension Of Loan, Credit, Grant, Or Appropriation 57 23. Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Decisions 57 24. Approval Of Drawings And Temporary Works By The Procuring Entity’s Representative 57 25. Acceleration And Delays Ordered By The Procuring Entity’s Representative 58 26. Extension Of The Intended Completion Date 58 27. Right To Vary 58 28. Contractors Right To Claim 59 29. Dayworks 59 30. Early Warning 59 31. Program Of Work 59 32. Management Conferences 60 33. Bill Of Quantities 60 34. Instructions, Inspections And Audits 61 35. Identifying Defects 61 36. Cost Of Repairs 61 37. Correction Of Defects 61 38. Uncorrected Defects 62 39. Advance Payment 62 40. Progress Payments 62 41. Payment Certificates 63 42. Retention 63 43. Variation Orders 64 44. Contract Completion 66 45. Suspension Of Work 66 46. Payment On Termination 67 47. Extension Of Contract Time 67 48. Price Adjustment 68 49. Completion 68 50. Taking Over 69 51. Operating And Maintenance Manuals 69 1. Definitions For Purposes Of This Clause, Boldface Type Is Used To Identify Defined Terms. 1.1. The Arbiter Is The Person Appointed Jointly By The Procuring Entity And The Contractor To Resolve Disputes In The First Instance, As Provided For In Gcc Clause 21. 1.2. Bill Of Quantities Refers To A List Of The Specific Items Of The Work And Their Corresponding Unit Prices, Lump Sums, And/or Provisional Sums. 1.3. The Completion Date Is The Date Of Completion Of The Works As Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative, In Accordance With Gcc Clause 49. 1.4. The Contract Is The Contract Between The Procuring Entity And The Contractor To Execute, Complete, And Maintain The Works. 1.5. The Contract Price Is The Price Stated In The Letter Of Acceptance And Thereafter To Be Paid By The Procuring Entity To The Contractor For The Execution Of The Works In Accordance With This Contract. 1.6. Contract Time Extension Is The Allowable Period For The Contractor To Complete The Works In Addition To The Original Completion Date Stated In This Contract. 1.7. The Contractor Is The Juridical Entity Whose Proposal Has Been Accepted By The Procuring Entity And To Whom The Contract To Execute The Work Was Awarded. 1.8. The Contractor’s Bid Is The Signed Offer Or Proposal Submitted By The Contractor To The Procuring Entity In Response To The Bidding Documents. 1.9. Days Are Calendar Days; Months Are Calendar Months. 1.10. Dayworks Are Varied Work Inputs Subject To Payment On A Time Basis For The Contractor’s Employees And Equipment, In Addition To Payments For Associated Materials And Plant. 1.11. A Defect Is Any Part Of The Works Not Completed In Accordance With The Contract. 1.12. The Defects Liability Certificate Is The Certificate Issued By Procuring Entity’s Representative Upon Correction Of Defects By The Contractor. 1.13. The Defects Liability Period Is The One Year Period Between Contract Completion And Final Acceptance Within Which The Contractor Assumes The Responsibility To Undertake The Repair Of Any Damage To The Works At His Own Expense. 1.14. Drawings Are Graphical Presentations Of The Works. They Include All Supplementary Details, Shop Drawings, Calculations, And Other Information Provided Or Approved For The Execution Of This Contract. 1.15. Equipment Refers To All Facilities, Supplies, Appliances, Materials Or Things Required For The Execution And Completion Of The Work Provided By The Contractor And Which Shall Not Form Or Are Not Intended To Form Part Of The Permanent Works. 1.16. The Intended Completion Date Refers To The Date Specified In The Scc When The Contractor Is Expected To Have Completed The Works. The Intended Completion Date May Be Revised Only By The Procuring Entity’s Representative By Issuing An Extension Of Time Or An Acceleration Order. 1.17. Materials Are All Supplies, Including Consumables, Used By The Contractor For Incorporation In The Works. 1.18. The Notice To Proceed Is A Written Notice Issued By The Procuring Entity Or The Procuring Entity’s Representative To The Contractor Requiring The Latter To Begin The Commencement Of The Work Not Later Than A Specified Or Determinable Date. 1.19. Permanent Works All Permanent Structures And All Other Project Features And Facilities Required To Be Constructed And Completed In Accordance With This Contract Which Shall Be Delivered To The Procuring Entity And Which Shall Remain At The Site After The Removal Of All Temporary Works. 1.20. Plant Refers To The Machinery, Apparatus, And The Like Intended To Form An Integral Part Of The Permanent Works. 1.21. The Procuring Entity Is The Party Who Employs The Contractor To Carry Out The Works Stated In The Scc. 1.22. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Refers To The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or His Duly Authorized Representative, Identified In The Scc, Who Shall Be Responsible For Supervising The Execution Of The Works And Administering This Contract. 1.23. The Site Is The Place Provided By The Procuring Entity Where The Works Shall Be Executed And Any Other Place Or Places Which May Be Designated In The Scc, Or Notified To The Contractor By The Procuring Entity’s Representative As Forming Part Of The Site. 1.24. Site Investigation Reports Are Those That Were Included In The Bidding Documents And Are Factual And Interpretative Reports About The Surface And Subsurface Conditions At The Site. 1.25. Slippage Is A Delay In Work Execution Occurring When Actual Accomplishment Falls Below The Target As Measured By The Difference Between The Scheduled And Actual Accomplishment Of The Work By The Contractor As Established From The Work Schedule. This Is Actually Described As A Percentage Of The Whole Works. 1.26. Specifications Means The Description Of Works To Be Done And The Qualities Of Materials To Be Used, The Equipment To Be Installed And The Mode Of Construction. 1.27. The Start Date, As Specified In The Scc, Is The Date When The Contractor Is Obliged To Commence Execution Of The Works. It Does Not Necessarily Coincide With Any Of The Site Possession Dates. 1.28. A Subcontractor Is Any Person Or Organization To Whom A Part Of The Works Has Been Subcontracted By The Contractor, As Allowed By The Procuring Entity, But Not Any Assignee Of Such Person. 1.29. Temporary Works Are Works Designed, Constructed, Installed, And Removed By The Contractor That Are Needed For Construction Or Installation Of The Permanent Works. 1.30. Work(s)refer To The Permanent Works And Temporary Works To Be Executed By The Contractor In Accordance With This Contract, Including (i) The Furnishing Of All Labor, Materials, Equipment And Others Incidental, Necessary Or Convenient To The Complete Execution Of The Works; (ii) The Passing Of Any Tests Before Acceptance By The Procuring Entity’s Representative; (iii) And The Carrying Out Of All Duties And Obligations Of The Contractor Imposed By This Contract As Described In The Scc. 2. Interpretation 2.1. In Interpreting The Conditions Of Contract, Singular Also Means Plural, Male Also Means Female Or Neuter, And The Other Way Around. Headings Have No Significance. Words Have Their Normal Meaning Under The Language Of This Contract Unless Specifically Defined. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Will Provide Instructions Clarifying Queries About The Conditions Of Contract. 2.2. If Sectional Completion Is Specified In The Scc, References In The Conditions Of Contract To The Works, The Completion Date, And The Intended Completion Date Apply To Any Section Of The Works (other Than References To The Completion Date And Intended Completion Date For The Whole Of The Works). 3. Governing Language And Law 3.1. This Contract Has Been Executed In The English Language, Which Shall Be The Binding And Controlling Language For All Matters Relating To The Meaning Or Interpretation Of This Contract. All Correspondence And Other Documents Pertaining To This Contract Which Are Exchanged By The Parties Shall Be Written In English. 3.2. This Contract Shall Be Interpreted In Accordance With The Laws Of The Republic Of The Philippines. 4. Communications Communications Between Parties That Are Referred To In The Conditions Shall Be Effective Only When In Writing. A Notice Shall Be Effective Only When It Is Received By The Concerned Party. 5. Possession Of Site 5.1. On The Date Specified In The Scc, The Procuring Entity Shall Grant The Contractor Possession Of So Much Of The Site As May Be Required To Enable It To Proceed With The Execution Of The Works. If The Contractor Suffers Delay Or Incurs Cost From Failure On The Part Of The Procuring Entity To Give Possession In Accordance With The Terms Of This Clause, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Give The Contractor A Contract Time Extension And Certify Such Sum As Fair To Cover The Cost Incurred, Which Sum Shall Be Paid By Procuring Entity. 5.2. If Possession Of A Portion Is Not Given By The Date Stated In The Scc Clause 5.1, The Procuring Entity Will Be Deemed To Have Delayed The Start Of The Relevant Activities. The Resulting Adjustments In Contact Time To Address Such Delay Shall Be In Accordance With Gcc Clause 47. 5.3. The Contractor Shall Bear All Costs And Charges For Special Or Temporary Right-of-way Required By It In Connection With Access To The Site. The Contractor Shall Also Provide At His Own Cost Any Additional Facilities Outside The Site Required By It For Purposes Of The Works. 5.4. The Contractor Shall Allow The Procuring Entity’s Representative And Any Person Authorized By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Access To The Site And To Any Place Where Work In Connection With This Contract Is Being Carried Out Or Is Intended To Be Carried Out. 6. The Contractor’s Obligations 6.1. The Contractor Shall Carry Out The Works Properly And In Accordance With This Contract. The Contractor Shall Provide All Supervision, Labor, Materials, Plant And Contractor's Equipment, Which May Be Required. All Materials And Plant On Site Shall Be Deemed To Be The Property Of The Procuring Entity. 6.2. The Contractor Shall Commence Execution Of The Works On The Start Date And Shall Carry Out The Works In Accordance With The Program Of Work Submitted By The Contractor, As Updated With The Approval Of The Procuring Entity’s Representative, And Complete Them By The Intended Completion Date. 6.3. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For The Safety Of All Activities On The Site. 6.4. The Contractor Shall Carry Out All Instructions Of The Procuring Entity’s Representative That Comply With The Applicable Laws Where The Site Is Located. 6.5. The Contractor Shall Employ The Key Personnel Named In The Schedule Of Key Personnel, As Referred To In The Scc, To Carry Out The Supervision Of The Works. The Procuring Entity Will Approve Any Proposed Replacement Of Key Personnel Only If Their Relevant Qualifications And Abilities Are Equal To Or Better Than Those Of The Personnel Listed In The Schedule. 6.6. If The Procuring Entity’s Representative Asks The Contractor To Remove A Member Of The Contractor’s Staff Or Work Force, For Justifiable Cause, The Contractor Shall Ensure That The Person Leaves The Site Within Seven (7) Days And Has No Further Connection With The Work In This Contract. 6.7. During Contract Implementation, The Contractor And His Subcontractors Shall Abide At All Times By All Labor Laws, Including Child Labor Related Enactments, And Other Relevant Rules. 6.8. The Contractor Shall Submit To The Procuring Entity For Consent The Name And Particulars Of The Person Authorized To Receive Instructions On Behalf Of The Contractor. 6.9. The Contractor Shall Cooperate And Share The Site With Other Contractors, Public Authorities, Utilities, And The Procuring Entity Between The Dates Given In The Schedule Of Other Contractors Particularly When They Shall Require Access To The Site. The Contractor Shall Also Provide Facilities And Services For Them During This Period. The Procuring Entity May Modify The Schedule Of Other Contractors, And Shall Notify The Contractor Of Any Such Modification Thereto. 6.10. Should Anything Of Historical Or Other Interest Or Of Significant Value Be Unexpectedly Discovered On The Site, It Shall Be The Property Of The Procuring Entity. The Contractor Shall Notify The Procuring Entity’s Representative Of Such Discoveries And Carry Out The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Instructions In Dealing With Them. 7. Performance Security 7.1. Within Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice Of Award From The Procuring Entity But In No Case Later Than The Signing Of The Contract By Both Parties, The Contractor Shall Furnish The Performance Security In Any The Forms Prescribed In Itb Clause 32.2. 7.2. The Performance Security Posted In Favor Of The Procuring Entity Shall Be Forfeited In The Event It Is Established That The Contractor Is In Default In Any Of Its Obligations Under The Contract. 7.3. The Performance Security Shall Remain Valid Until Issuance By The Procuring Entity Of The Certificate Of Final Acceptance. 7.4. The Performance Security May Be Released By The Procuring Entity And Returned To The Contractor After The Issuance Of The Certificate Of Final Acceptance Subject To The Following Conditions: (a) There Are No Pending Claims Against The Contractor Or The Surety Company Filed By The Procuring Entity; (b) The Contractor Has No Pending Claims For Labor And Materials Filed Against It; And (c) Other Terms Specified In The Scc. 7.5. The Contractor Shall Post An Additional Performance Security Following The Amount And Form Specified In Itb Clause 32.2 To Cover Any Cumulative Increase Of More Than Ten Percent (10%) Over The Original Value Of The Contract As A Result Of Amendments To Order Or Change Orders, Extra Work Orders And Supplemental Agreements, As The Case May Be. The Contractor Shall Cause The Extension Of The Validity Of The Performance Security To Cover Approved Contract Time Extensions. 7.6. In Case Of A Reduction In The Contract Value Or For Partially Completed Works Under The Contract Which Are Usable And Accepted By The Procuring Entity The Use Of Which, In The Judgment Of The Implementing Agency Or The Procuring Entity, Will Not Affect The Structural Integrity Of The Entire Project, The Procuring Entity Shall Allow A Proportional Reduction In The Original Performance Security, Provided That Any Such Reduction Is More Than Ten Percent (10%) And That The Aggregate Of Such Reductions Is Not More Than Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Original Performance Security. 7.7. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Scc, The Contractor, By Entering Into The Contract With The Procuring Entity, Acknowledges The Right Of The Procuring Entity To Institute Action Pursuant To Act 3688 Against Any Subcontractor Be They An Individual, Firm, Partnership, Corporation, Or Association Supplying The Contractor With Labor, Materials And/or Equipment For The Performance Of This Contract. 8. Subcontracting 8.1. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Scc, The Contractor Cannot Subcontract Works More Than The Percentage Specified In Itb Clause 8.1. 8.2. Subcontracting Of Any Portion Of The Works Does Not Relieve The Contractor Of Any Liability Or Obligation Under This Contract. The Contractor Will Be Responsible For The Acts, Defaults, And Negligence Of Any Subcontractor, Its Agents, Servants Or Workmen As Fully As If These Were The Contractor’s Own Acts, Defaults, Or Negligence, Or Those Of Its Agents, Servants Or Workmen. 8.3. Subcontractors Disclosed And Identified During The Bidding May Be Changed During The Implementation Of This Contract, Subject To Compliance With The Required Qualifications And The Approval Of The Procuring Entity. 9. Liquidated Damages 9.1. The Contractor Shall Pay Liquidated Damages To The Procuring Entity For Each Day That The Completion Date Is Later Than The Intended Completion Date. The Applicable Liquidated Damages Is At Least One-tenth (1/10) Of A Percent Of The Cost Of The Unperformed Portion For Every Day Of Delay. The Total Amount Of Liquidated Damages Shall Not Exceed Ten Percent (10%) Of The Amount Of The Contract. The Procuring Entity May Deduct Liquidated Damages From Payments Due To The Contractor. Payment Of Liquidated Damages Shall Not Affect The Contractor. Once The Cumulative Amount Of Liquidated Damages Reaches Ten Percent (10%) Of The Amount Of This Contract, The Procuring Entity Shall Rescind This Contract, Without Prejudice To Other Courses Of Action And Remedies Open To It. 9.2. If The Intended Completion Date Is Extended After Liquidated Damages Have Been Paid, The Engineer Of The Procuring Entity Shall Correct Any Overpayment Of Liquidated Damages By The Contractor By Adjusting The Next Payment Certificate. The Contractor Shall Be Paid Interest On The Overpayment, Calculated From The Date Of Payment To The Date Of Repayment, At The Rates Specified In Gcc Clause 40.3. 10. Site Investigation Reports The Contractor, In Preparing The Bid, Shall Rely On Any Site Investigation Reports Referred To In The Scc Supplemented By Any Information Obtained By The Contractor. 11. The Procuring Entity, Licenses And Permits The Procuring Entity Shall, If Requested By The Contractor, Assist Him In Applying For Permits, Licenses Or Approvals, Which Are Required For The Works. 12. Contractor’s Risk And Warranty Security 12.1. The Contractor Shall Assume Full Responsibility For The Works From The Time Project Construction Commenced Up To Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity And Shall Be Held Responsible For Any Damage Or Destruction Of The Works Except Those Occasioned By Force Majeure. The Contractor Shall Be Fully Responsible For The Safety, Protection, Security, And Convenience Of His Personnel, Third Parties, And The Public At Large, As Well As The Works, Equipment, Installation, And The Like To Be Affected By His Construction Work. 12.2. The Defects Liability Period For Infrastructure Projects Shall Be One Year From Contract Completion Up To Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity. During This Period, The Contractor Shall Undertake The Repair Works, At His Own Expense, Of Any Damage To The Works On Account Of The Use Of Materials Of Inferior Quality Within Ninety (90) Days From The Time The Head Of The Procuring Entity Has Issued An Order To Undertake Repair. In Case Of Failure Or Refusal To Comply With This Mandate, The Procuring Entity Shall Undertake Such Repair Works And Shall Be Entitled To Full Reimbursement Of Expenses Incurred Therein Upon Demand. 12.3. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Scc, In Case The Contractor Fails To Comply With The Preceding Paragraph, The Procuring Entity Shall Forfeit Its Performance Security, Subject Its Property (ies) To Attachment Or Garnishment Proceedings, And Perpetually Disqualify It From Participating In Any Public Bidding. All Payables Of The Gop In His Favor Shall Be Offset To Recover The Costs. 12.4. After Final Acceptance Of The Works By The Procuring Entity, The Contractor Shall Be Held Responsible For “structural Defects”, I.e., Major Faults/flaws/deficiencies In One Or More Key Structural Elements Of The Project Which May Lead To Structural Failure Of The Completed Elements Or Structure, Or “structural Failures”, I.e., Where One Or More Key Structural Elements In An Infrastructure Facility Fails Or Collapses, Thereby Rendering The Facility Or Part Thereof Incapable Of Withstanding The Design Loads, And/or Endangering The Safety Of The Users Or The General Public: (a) Contractor – Where Structural Defects/failures Arise Due To Faults Attributable To Improper Construction, Use Of Inferior Quality/substandard Materials, And Any Violation Of The Contract Plans And Specifications, The Contractor Shall Be Held Liable; (b) Consultants – Where Structural Defects/failures Arise Due To Faulty And/or Inadequate Design And Specifications As Well As Construction Supervision, Then The Consultant Who Prepared The Design Or Undertook Construction Supervision For The Project Shall Be Held Liable; (c) Procuring Entity’s Representatives/project Manager/construction Managers And Supervisors – The Project Owner’s Representative(s), Project Manager, Construction Manager, And Supervisor(s) Shall Be Held Liable In Cases Where The Structural Defects/failures Are Due To His/their Willful Intervention In Altering The Designs And Other Specifications; Negligence Or Omission In Not Approving Or Acting On Proposed Changes To Noted Defects Or Deficiencies In The Design And/or Specifications; And The Use Of Substandard Construction Materials In The Project; (d) Third Parties - Third Parties Shall Be Held Liable In Cases Where Structural Defects/failures Are Caused By Work Undertaken By Them Such As Leaking Pipes, Diggings Or Excavations, Underground Cables And Electrical Wires, Underground Tunnel, Mining Shaft And The Like, In Which Case The Applicable Warranty To Such Structure Should Be Levied To Third Parties For Their Construction Or Restoration Works. (e) Users - In Cases Where Structural Defects/failures Are Due To Abuse/misuse By The End User Of The Constructed Facility And/or Non–compliance By A User With The Technical Design Limits And/or Intended Purpose Of The Same, Then The User Concerned Shall Be Held Liable. 12.5. The Warranty Against Structural Defects/failures, Except Those Occasioned On Force Majeure, Shall Cover The Period Specified In The Scc Reckoned From The Date Of Issuance Of The Certificate Of Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity. 12.6. The Contractor Shall Be Required To Put Up A Warranty Security In The Form Of Cash, Bank Guarantee, Letter Of Credit, Gsis Or Surety Bond Callable On Demand, In Accordance With The Following Schedule: Form Of Warranty Minimum Amount In Percentage (%) Of Total Contract Price (a) Cash Or Letter Of Credit Issued By Universal Or Commercial Bank: Provided, However, That The Letter Of Credit Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank, If Issued By A Foreign Bank Five Percent (5%) (b) Bank Guarantee Confirmed By Universal Or Commercial Bank: Provided, However, That The Letter Of Credit Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank, If Issued By A Foreign Bank Ten Percent (10%) (c) Surety Bond Callable Upon Demand Issued By Gsis Or Any Surety Or Insurance Company Duly Certified By The Insurance Commission Thirty Percent (30%) 12.7. The Warranty Security Shall Be Stated In Philippine Pesos And Shall Remain Effective For One Year From The Date Of Issuance Of The Certificate Of Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity, And Returned Only After The Lapse Of Said One Year Period. 12.8. In Case Of Structural Defects/failure Occurring During The Applicable Warranty Period Provided In Gcc Clause 12.5, The Procuring Entity Shall Undertake The Necessary Restoration Or Reconstruction Works And Shall Be Entitled To Full Reimbursement By The Parties Found To Be Liable For Expenses Incurred Therein Upon Demand, Without Prejudice To The Filing Of Appropriate Administrative, Civil, And/or Criminal Charges Against The Responsible Persons As Well As The Forfeiture Of The Warranty Security Posted In Favor Of The Procuring Entity. 13. Liability Of The Contractor Subject To Additional Provisions, If Any, Set Forth In The Scc, The Contractor’s Liability Under This Contract Shall Be As Provided By The Laws Of The Republic Of The Philippines. 14. Procuring Entity’s Risk 14.1. From The Start Date Until The Certificate Of Final Acceptance Has Been Issued, The Following Are Risks Of The Procuring Entity: (a) The Risk Of Personal Injury, Death, Or Loss Of Or Damage To Property (excluding The Works, Plant, Materials, And Equipment), Which Are Due To: (i) Any Type Of Use Or Occupation Of The Site Authorized By The Procuring Entity After The Official Acceptance Of The Works; Or (ii) Negligence, Breach Of Statutory Duty, Or Interference With Any Legal Right By The Procuring Entity Or By Any Person Employed By Or Contracted To Him Except The Contractor. (b) The Risk Of Damage To The Works, Plant, Materials, And Equipment To The Extent That It Is Due To A Fault Of The Procuring Entity Or In The Procuring Entity’s Design, Or Due To War Or Radioactive Contamination Directly Affecting The Country Where The Works Are To Be Executed. 15. Insurance 15.1. The Contractor Shall, Under His Name And At His Own Expense, Obtain And Maintain, For The Duration Of This Contract, The Following Insurance Coverage: (a) Contractor’s All Risk Insurance; (b) Transportation To The Project Site Of Equipment, Machinery, And Supplies Owned By The Contractor; (c) Personal Injury Or Death Of Contractor’s Employees; And (d) Comprehensive Insurance For Third Party Liability To Contractor’s Direct Or Indirect Act Or Omission Causing Damage To Third Persons. 15.2. The Contractor Shall Provide Evidence To The Procuring Entity’s Representative That The Insurances Required Under This Contract Have Been Effected And Shall, Within A Reasonable Time, Provide Copies Of The Insurance Policies To The Procuring Entity’s Representative. Such Evidence And Such Policies Shall Be Provided To The Procuring Entity’s Through The Procuring Entity’s Representative. 15.3. The Contractor Shall Notify The Insurers Of Changes In The Nature, Extent, Or Program For The Execution Of The Works And Ensure The Adequacy Of The Insurances At All Times In Accordance With The Terms Of This Contract And Shall Produce To The Procuring Entity’s Representative The Insurance Policies In Force Including The Receipts For Payment Of The Current Premiums. The Above Insurance Policies Shall Be Obtained From Any Reputable Insurance Company Approved By The Procuring Entity’s Representative. 15.4. If The Contractor Fails To Obtain And Keep In Force The Insurances Referred To Herein Or Any Other Insurance Which He May Be Required To Obtain Under The Terms Of This Contract, The Procuring Entity May Obtain And Keep In Force Any Such Insurances And Pay Such Premiums As May Be Necessary For The Purpose. From Time To Time, The Procuring Entity May Deduct The Amount It Shall Pay For Said Premiums Including Twenty Five Percent (25%) Therein From Any Monies Due, Or Which May Become Due, To The Contractor, Without Prejudice To The Procuring Entity Exercising Its Right To Impose Other Sanctions Against The Contractor Pursuant To The Provisions Of This Contract. 15.5. In The Event The Contractor Fails To Observe The Above Safeguards, The Procuring Entity May, At The Contractor’s Expense, Take Whatever Measure Is Deemed Necessary For Its Protection And That Of The Contractor’s Personnel And Third Parties, And/or Order The Interruption Of Dangerous Works. In Addition, The Procuring Entity May Refuse To Make The Payments Under Gcc Clause 40 Until The Contractor Complies With This Clause. 15.6. The Contractor Shall Immediately Replace The Insurance Policy Obtained As Required In This Contract, Without Need Of The Procuring Entity’s Demand, With A New Policy Issued By A New Insurance Company Acceptable To The Procuring Entity For Any Of The Following Grounds: (a) The Issuer Of The Insurance Policy To Be Replaced Has: (i) Become Bankrupt; (ii) Been Placed Under Receivership Or Under A Management Committee; (iii) Been Sued For Suspension Of Payment; Or (iv) Been Suspended By The Insurance Commission And Its License To Engage In Business Or Its Authority To Issue Insurance Policies Cancelled; Or (v) Where Reasonable Grounds Exist That The Insurer May Not Be Able, Fully And Promptly, To Fulfill Its Obligation Under The Insurance Policy. 16. Termination For Default Of Contractor 16.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Terminate This Contract For Default When Any Of The Following Conditions Attend Its Implementation: 16.2. Due To The Contractor’s Fault And While The Project Is On-going, It Has Incurred Negative Slippage Of Fifteen Percent (15%) Or More In Accordance With Presidential Decree 1870, Regardless Of Whether Or Not Previous Warnings And Notices Have Been Issued For The Contractor To Improve His Performance; 16.3. Due To Its Own Fault And After This Contract Time Has Expired, The Contractor Incurs Delay In The Completion Of The Work After This Contract Has Expired; Or 16.4. The Contractor: (a) Abandons The Contract Works, Refuses Or Fails To Comply With A Valid Instruction Of The Procuring Entity Or Fails To Proceed Expeditiously And Without Delay Despite A Written Notice By The Procuring Entity; (b) Does Not Actually Have On The Project Site The Minimum Essential Equipment Listed On The Bid Necessary To Prosecute The Works In Accordance With The Approved Program Of Work And Equipment Deployment Schedule As Required For The Project; (c) Does Not Execute The Works In Accordance With This Contract Or Persistently Or Flagrantly Neglects To Carry Out Its Obligations Under This Contract; (d) Neglects Or Refuses To Remove Materials Or To Perform A New Work That Has Been Rejected As Defective Or Unsuitable; Or (e) Sub-lets Any Part Of This Contract Without Approval By The Procuring Entity. 16.5. All Materials On The Site, Plant, Equipment, And Works Shall Be Deemed To Be The Property Of The Procuring Entity If This Contract Is Rescinded Because Of The Contractor’s Default. 17. Termination For Default Of Procuring Entity The Contractor May Terminate This Contract With The Procuring Entity If The Works Are Completely Stopped For A Continuous Period Of At Least Sixty (60) Calendar Days Through No Fault Of Its Own, Due To Any Of The Following Reasons: (a) Failure Of The Procuring Entity To Deliver, Within A Reasonable Time, Supplies, Materials, Right-of-way, Or Other Items It Is Obligated To Furnish Under The Terms Of This Contract; Or (b) The Prosecution Of The Work Is Disrupted By The Adverse Peace And Order Situation, As Certified By The Armed Forces Of The Philippines Provincial Commander And Approved By The Secretary Of National Defense. 18. Termination For Other Causes 18.1. The Procuring Entity May Terminate This Contract, In Whole Or In Part, At Any Time For Its Convenience. The Head Of The Procuring Entity May Terminate This Contract For The Convenience Of The Procuring Entity If He Has Determined The Existence Of Conditions That Make Project Implementation Economically, Financially Or Technically Impractical And/or Unnecessary, Such As, But Not Limited To, Fortuitous Event(s) Or Changes In Law And National Government Policies. 18.2. The Procuring Entity Or The Contractor May Terminate This Contract If The Other Party Causes A Fundamental Breach Of This Contract. 18.3. Fundamental Breaches Of Contract Shall Include, But Shall Not Be Limited To, The Following: (a) The Contractor Stops Work For Twenty Eight (28) Days When No Stoppage Of Work Is Shown On The Current Program Of Work And The Stoppage Has Not Been Authorized By The Procuring Entity’s Representative; (b) The Procuring Entity’s Representative Instructs The Contractor To Delay The Progress Of The Works, And The Instruction Is Not Withdrawn Within Twenty Eight (28) Days; (c) The Procuring Entity Shall Terminate This Contract If The Contractor Is Declared Bankrupt Or Insolvent As Determined With Finality By A Court Of Competent Jurisdiction. In This Event, Termination Will Be Without Compensation To The Contractor, Provided That Such Termination Will Not Prejudice Or Affect Any Right Of Action Or Remedy Which Has Accrued Or Will Accrue Thereafter To The Procuring Entity And/or The Contractor. In The Case Of The Contractor's Insolvency, Any Contractor's Equipment Which The Procuring Entity Instructs In The Notice Is To Be Used Until The Completion Of The Works; (d) A Payment Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Is Not Paid By The Procuring Entity To The Contractor Within Eighty Four (84) Days From The Date Of The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Certificate; (e) The Procuring Entity’s Representative Gives Notice That Failure To Correct A Particular Defect Is A Fundamental Breach Of Contract And The Contractor Fails To Correct It Within A Reasonable Period Of Time Determined By The Procuring Entity’s Representative; (f) The Contractor Does Not Maintain A Security, Which Is Required; (g) The Contractor Has Delayed The Completion Of The Works By The Number Of Days For Which The Maximum Amount Of Liquidated Damages Can Be Paid, As Defined In The Gcc Clause 9; And (h) In Case It Is Determined Prima Facie By The Procuring Entity That The Contractor Has Engaged, Before Or During The Implementation Of The Contract, In Unlawful Deeds And Behaviors Relative To Contract Acquisition And Implementation, Such As, But Not Limited To, The Following: (i) Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, Coercive, And Obstructive Practices As Defined In Itb Clause 3.1(a), Unless Otherwise Specified In The Scc; (ii) Drawing Up Or Using Forged Documents; (iii) Using Adulterated Materials, Means Or Methods, Or Engaging In Production Contrary To Rules Of Science Or The Trade; And (iv) Any Other Act Analogous To The Foregoing. 18.4. The Funding Source Or The Procuring Entity, As Appropriate, Will Seek To Impose The Maximum Civil, Administrative And/or Criminal Penalties Available Under The Applicable Law On Individuals And Organizations Deemed To Be Involved With Corrupt, Fraudulent, Or Coercive Practices. 18.5. When Persons From Either Party To This Contract Gives Notice Of A Fundamental Breach To The Procuring Entity’s Representative In Order To Terminate The Existing Contract For A Cause Other Than Those Listed Under Gcc Clause 18.3, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Decide Whether The Breach Is Fundamental Or Not. 18.6. If This Contract Is Terminated, The Contractor Shall Stop Work Immediately, Make The Site Safe And Secure, And Leave The Site As Soon As Reasonably Possible. 19. Procedures For Termination Of Contracts 19.1. The Following Provisions Shall Govern The Procedures For The Termination Of This Contract: (a) Upon Receipt Of A Written Report Of Acts Or Causes Which May Constitute Ground(s) For Termination As Aforementioned, Or Upon Its Own Initiative, The Procuring Entity Shall, Within A Period Of Seven (7) Calendar Days, Verify The Existence Of Such Ground(s) And Cause The Execution Of A Verified Report, With All Relevant Evidence Attached; (b) Upon Recommendation By The Procuring Entity, The Head Of The Procuring Entity Shall Terminate This Contract Only By A Written Notice To The Contractor Conveying The Termination Of This Contract. The Notice Shall State: (i) That This Contract Is Being Terminated For Any Of The Ground(s) Afore-mentioned, And A Statement Of The Acts That Constitute The Ground(s) Constituting The Same; (ii) The Extent Of Termination, Whether In Whole Or In Part; (iii) An Instruction To The Contractor To Show Cause As To Why This Contract Should Not Be Terminated; And (iv) Special Instructions Of The Procuring Entity, If Any. The Notice To Terminate Shall Be Accompanied By A Copy Of The Verified Report; (c) Within A Period Of Seven (7) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice Of Termination, The Contractor Shall Submit To The Head Of The Procuring Entity A Verified Position Paper Stating Why The Contract Should Not Be Terminated. If The Contractor Fails To Show Cause After The Lapse Of The Seven (7) Day Period, Either By Inaction Or By Default, The Head Of The Procuring Entity Shall Issue An Order Terminating The Contract; (d) The Procuring Entity May, At Anytime Before Receipt Of The Bidder’s Verified Position Paper Described In Item (c) Above Withdraw The Notice To Terminate If It Is Determined That Certain Items Or Works Subject Of The Notice Had Been Completed, Delivered, Or Performed Before The Contractor’s Receipt Of The Notice; (e) Within A Non-extendible Period Of Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Verified Position Paper, The Head Of The Procuring Entity Shall Decide Whether Or Not To Terminate This Contract. It Shall Serve A Written Notice To The Contractor Of Its Decision And, Unless Otherwise Provided In The Said Notice, This Contract Is Deemed Terminated From Receipt Of The Contractor Of The Notice Of Decision. The Termination Shall Only Be Based On The Ground(s) Stated In The Notice To Terminate; And (f) The Head Of The Procuring Entity May Create A Contract Termination Review Committee (ctrc) To Assist Him In The Discharge Of This Function. All Decisions Recommended By The Ctrc Shall Be Subject To The Approval Of The Head Of The Procuring Entity. 19.2. Pursuant To Section 69(f) Of Ra 9184 And Without Prejudice To The Imposition Of Additional Administrative Sanctions As The Internal Rules Of The Agency May Provide And/or Further Criminal Prosecution As Provided By Applicable Laws, The Procuring Entity Shall Impose On Contractors After The Termination Of The Contract The Penalty Of Suspension For One (1) Year For The First Offense, Suspension For Two (2) Years For The Second Offense From Participating In The Public Bidding Process, For Violations Committed During The Contract Implementation Stage, Which Include But Not Limited To The Following: (a) Failure Of The Contractor, Due Solely To His Fault Or Negligence, To Mobilize And Start Work Or Performance Within The Specified Period In The Notice To Proceed (“ntp”); (b) Failure By The Contractor To Fully And Faithfully Comply With Its Contractual Obligations Without Valid Cause, Or Failure By The Contractor To Comply With Any Written Lawful Instruction Of The Procuring Entity Or Its Representative(s) Pursuant To The Implementation Of The Contract. For The Procurement Of Infrastructure Projects Or Consultancy Contracts, Lawful Instructions Include But Are Not Limited To The Following: (i) Employment Of Competent Technical Personnel, Competent Engineers And/or Work Supervisors; (ii) Provision Of Warning Signs And Barricades In Accordance With Approved Plans And Specifications And Contract Provisions; (iii) Stockpiling In Proper Places Of All Materials And Removal From The Project Site Of Waste And Excess Materials, Including Broken Pavement And Excavated Debris In Accordance With Approved Plans And Specifications And Contract Provisions; (iv) Deployment Of Committed Equipment, Facilities, Support Staff And Manpower; And (v) Renewal Of The Effectivity Dates Of The Performance Security After Its Expiration During The Course Of Contract Implementation. (c) Assignment And Subcontracting Of The Contract Or Any Part Thereof Or Substitution Of Key Personnel Named In The Proposal Without Prior Written Approval By The Procuring Entity. (d) Poor Performance By The Contractor Or Unsatisfactory Quality And/or Progress Of Work Arising From His Fault Or Negligence As Reflected In The Constructor's Performance Evaluation System (“cpes”) Rating Sheet. In The Absence Of The Cpes Rating Sheet, The Existing Performance Monitoring System Of The Procuring Entity Shall Be Applied. Any Of The Following Acts By The Contractor Shall Be Construed As Poor Performance: (i) Negative Slippage Of 15% And Above Within The Critical Path Of The Project Due Entirely To The Fault Or Negligence Of The Contractor; And (ii) Quality Of Materials And Workmanship Not Complying With The Approved Specifications Arising From The Contractor's Fault Or Negligence. (e) Willful Or Deliberate Abandonment Or Non-performance Of The Project Or Contract By The Contractor Resulting To Substantial Breach Thereof Without Lawful And/or Just Cause. In Addition To The Penalty Of Suspension, The Performance Security Posted By The Contractor Shall Also Be Forfeited. 20. Force Majeure, Release From Performance 20.1. For Purposes Of This Contract The Terms “force Majeure” And “fortuitous Event” May Be Used Interchangeably. In This Regard, A Fortuitous Event Or Force Majeure Shall Be Interpreted To Mean An Event Which The Contractor Could Not Have Foreseen, Or Which Though Foreseen, Was Inevitable. It Shall Not Include Ordinary Unfavorable Weather Conditions; And Any Other Cause The Effects Of Which Could Have Been Avoided With The Exercise Of Reasonable Diligence By The Contractor. 20.2. If This Contract Is Discontinued By An Outbreak Of War Or By Any Other Event Entirely Outside The Control Of Either The Procuring Entity Or The Contractor, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Certify That This Contract Has Been Discontinued. The Contractor Shall Make The Site Safe And Stop Work As Quickly As Possible After Receiving This Certificate And Shall Be Paid For All Works Carried Out Before Receiving It And For Any Work Carried Out Afterwards To Which A Commitment Was Made. 20.3. If The Event Continues For A Period Of Eighty Four (84) Days, Either Party May Then Give Notice Of Termination, Which Shall Take Effect Twenty Eight (28) Days After The Giving Of The Notice. 20.4. After Termination, The Contractor Shall Be Entitled To Payment Of The Unpaid Balance Of The Value Of The Works Executed And Of The Materials And Plant Reasonably Delivered To The Site, Adjusted By The Following: (a) Any Sum To Which The Contractor Is Entitled Under Gcc Clause 28; (b) The Cost Of His Suspension And Demobilization; (c) Any Sum To Which The Procuring Entity Is Entitled. 20.5. The Net Balance Due Shall Be Paid Or Repaid Within A Reasonable Time Period From The Time Of The Notice Of Termination. 21. Resolution Of Disputes 21.1. If Any Dispute Or Difference Of Any Kind Whatsoever Shall Arise Between The Parties In Connection With The Implementation Of The Contract Covered By The Act And This Irr, The Parties Shall Make Every Effort To Resolve Amicably Such Dispute Or Difference By Mutual Consultation. 21.2. If The Contractor Believes That A Decision Taken By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Was Either Outside The Authority Given To The Procuring Entity’s Representative By This Contract Or That The Decision Was Wrongly Taken, The Decision Shall Be Referred To The Arbiter Indicated In The Scc Within Fourteen (14) Days Of The Notification Of The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Decision. 21.3. Any And All Disputes Arising From The Implementation Of This Contract Covered By The R.a. 9184 And Its Irr Shall Be Submitted To Arbitration In The Philippines According To The Provisions Of Republic Act No. 876, Otherwise Known As The “ Arbitration Law” And Republic Act 9285, Otherwise Known As The “alternative Dispute Resolution Act Of 2004”: Provided, However, That, Disputes That Are Within The Competence Of The Construction Industry Arbitration Commission To Resolve Shall Be Referred Thereto. The Process Of Arbitration Shall Be Incorporated As A Provision In This Contract That Will Be Executed Pursuant To The Provisions Of The Act And Its Irr: Provided, Further, That, By Mutual Agreement, The Parties May Agree In Writing To Resort To Other Alternative Modes Of Dispute Resolution. 22. Suspension Of Loan, Credit, Grant, Or Appropriation In The Event That The Funding Source Suspends The Loan, Credit, Grant, Or Appropriation To The Procuring Entity, From Which Part Of The Payments To The Contractor Are Being Made: (a) The Procuring Entity Is Obligated To Notify The Contractor Of Such Suspension Within Seven (7) Days Of Having Received The Suspension Notice. (b) If The Contractor Has Not Received Sums Due It For Work Already Done Within Forty Five (45) Days From The Time The Contractor’s Claim For Payment Has Been Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative, The Contractor May Immediately Issue A Suspension Of Work Notice In Accordance With Gcc Clause 45.2. 23. Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Decisions 23.1. Except Where Otherwise Specifically Stated, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Will Decide Contractual Matters Between The Procuring Entity And The Contractor In The Role Representing The Procuring Entity. 23.2. The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Delegate Any Of His Duties And Responsibilities To Other People, Except To The Arbiter, After Notifying The Contractor, And May Cancel Any Delegation After Notifying The Contractor. 24. Approval Of Drawings And Temporary Works By The Procuring Entity’s Representative 24.1. All Drawings Prepared By The Contractor For The Execution Of The Temporary Works, Are Subject To Prior Approval By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Before Its Use. 24.2. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Design Of Temporary Works. 24.3. The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Approval Shall Not Alter The Contractor’s Responsibility For Design Of The Temporary Works. 24.4. The Contractor Shall Obtain Approval Of Third Parties To The Design Of The Temporary Works, When Required By The Procuring Entity. 25. Acceleration And Delays Ordered By The Procuring Entity’s Representative 25.1. When The Procuring Entity Wants The Contractor To Finish Before The Intended Completion Date, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Will Obtain Priced Proposals For Achieving The Necessary Acceleration From The Contractor. If The Procuring Entity Accepts These Proposals, The Intended Completion Date Will Be Adjusted Accordingly And Confirmed By Both The Procuring Entity And The Contractor. 25.2. If The Contractor’s Financial Proposals For An Acceleration Are Accepted By The Procuring Entity, They Are Incorporated In The Contract Price And Treated As A Variation. 26. Extension Of The Intended Completion Date 26.1. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Extend The Intended Completion Date If A Variation Is Issued Which Makes It Impossible For The Intended Completion Date To Be Achieved By The Contractor Without Taking Steps To Accelerate The Remaining Work, Which Would Cause The Contractor To Incur Additional Costs. No Payment Shall Be Made For Any Event Which May Warrant The Extension Of The Intended Completion Date. 26.2. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Decide Whether And By How Much To Extend The Intended Completion Date Within Twenty One (21) Days Of The Contractor Asking The Procuring Entity’s Representative For A Decision Thereto After Fully Submitting All Supporting Information. If The Contractor Has Failed To Give Early Warning Of A Delay Or Has Failed To Cooperate In Dealing With A Delay, The Delay By This Failure Shall Not Be Considered In Assessing The New Intended Completion Date. 27. Right To Vary 27.1. The Procuring Entity’s Representative With The Prior Approval Of The Procuring Entity May Instruct Variations, Up To A Maximum Cumulative Amount Of Ten Percent (10%) Of The Original Contract Cost. 27.2. Variations Shall Be Valued As Follows: (a) At A Lump Sum Price Agreed Between The Parties; (b) Where Appropriate, At Rates In This Contract; (c) In The Absence Of Appropriate Rates, The Rates In This Contract Shall Be Used As The Basis For Valuation; Or Failing Which (d) At Appropriate New Rates, Equal To Or Lower Than Current Industry Rates And To Be Agreed Upon By Both Parties And Approved By The Head Of The Procuring Entity. 28. Contractor's Right To Claim If The Contractor Incurs Cost As A Result Of Any Of The Events Under Gcc Clause 13, The Contractor Shall Be Entitled To The Amount Of Such Cost. If As A Result Of Any Of The Said Events, It Is Necessary To Change The Works, This Shall Be Dealt With As A Variation. 29. Dayworks 29.1. Subject To Gcc Clause 43 On Variation Order, And If Applicable As Indicated In The Scc, The Day Works Rates In The Contractor’s Bid Shall Be Used For Small Additional Amounts Of Work Only When The Procuring Entity’s Representative Has Given Written Instructions In Advance For Additional Work To Be Paid For In That Way. 29.2. All Work To Be Paid For As Day Works Shall Be Recorded By The Contractor On Forms Approved By The Procuring Entity’s Representative. Each Completed Form Shall Be Verified And Signed By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Within Two Days Of The Work Being Done. 29.3. The Contractor Shall Be Paid For Day Works Subject To Obtaining Signed Dayworks Forms. 30. Early Warning 30.1. The Contractor Shall Warn The Procuring Entity’s Representative At The Earliest Opportunity Of Specific Likely Future Events Or Circumstances That May Adversely Affect The Quality Of The Work, Increase The Contract Price, Or Delay The Execution Of The Works. The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Require The Contractor To Provide An Estimate Of The Expected Effect Of The Future Event Or Circumstance On The Contract Price And Completion Date. The Estimate Shall Be Provided By The Contractor As Soon As Reasonably Possible. 30.2. The Contractor Shall Cooperate With The Procuring Entity’s Representative In Making And Considering Proposals For How The Effect Of Such An Event Or Circumstance Can Be Avoided Or Reduced By Anyone Involved In The Work And In Carrying Out Any Resulting Instruction Of The Procuring Entity’s Representative. 31. Program Of Work 31.1. Within The Time Stated In The Scc, The Contractor Shall Submit To The Procuring Entity’s Representative For Approval A Program Of Work Showing The General Methods, Arrangements, Order, And Timing For All The Activities In The Works. 31.2. An Update Of The Program Of Work Shall The Show The Actual Progress Achieved On Each Activity And The Effect Of The Progress Achieved On The Timing Of The Remaining Work, Including Any Changes To The Sequence Of The Activities. 31.3. The Contractor Shall Submit To The Procuring Entity’s Representative For Approval An Updated Program Of Work At Intervals No Longer Than The Period Stated In The Scc. If The Contractor Does Not Submit An Updated Program Of Work Within This Period, The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Withhold The Amount Stated In The Scc From The Next Payment Certificate And Continue To Withhold This Amount Until The Next Payment After The Date On Which The Overdue Program Of Work Has Been Submitted. 31.4. The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Approval Of The Program Of Work Shall Not Alter The Contractor’s Obligations. The Contractor May Revise The Program Of Work And Submit It To The Procuring Entity’s Representative Again At Any Time. A Revised Program Of Work Shall Show The Effect Of Any Approved Variations. 31.5. When The Program Of Work Is Updated, The Contractor Shall Provide The Procuring Entity’s Representative With An Updated Cash Flow Forecast. The Cash Flow Forecast Shall Include Different Currencies, As Defined In The Contract, Converted As Necessary Using The Contract Exchange Rates. 31.6. All Variations Shall Be Included In Updated Program Of Work Produced By The Contractor. 32. Management Conferences 32.1. Either The Procuring Entity’s Representative Or The Contractor May Require The Other To Attend A Management Conference. The Management Conference Shall Review The Plans For Remaining Work And Deal With Matters Raised In Accordance With The Early Warning Procedure. 32.2. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Record The Business Of Management Conferences And Provide Copies Of The Record To Those Attending The Conference And To The Procuring Entity . The Responsibility Of The Parties For Actions To Be Taken Shall Be Decided By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Either At The Management Conference Or After The Management Conference And Stated In Writing To All Who Attended The Conference. 33. Bill Of Quantities 33.1. The Bill Of Quantities Shall Contain Items Of Work For The Construction, Installation, Testing, And Commissioning Of Work To Be Done By The Contractor. 33.2. The Bill Of Quantities Is Used To Calculate The Contract Price. The Contractor Is Paid For The Quantity Of The Work Done At The Rate In The Bill Of Quantities For Each Item. 33.3. If The Final Quantity Of Any Work Done Differs From The Quantity In The Bill Of Quantities For The Particular Item And Is Not More Than Twenty Five Percent (25%) Of The Original Quantity, Provided The Aggregate Changes For All Items Do Not Exceed Ten Percent (10%) Of The Contract Price, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Make The Necessary Adjustments To Allow For The Changes Subject To Applicable Laws, Rules, And Regulations. 33.4. If Requested By The Procuring Entity’s Representative, The Contractor Shall Provide The Procuring Entity’s Representative With A Detailed Cost Breakdown Of Any Rate In The Bill Of Quantities. 34. Instructions, Inspections And Audits 34.1. The Procuring Entity’s Personnel Shall At All Reasonable Times During Construction Of The Work Be Entitled To Examine, Inspect, Measure And Test The Materials And Workmanship, And To Check The Progress Of The Construction. 34.2. If The Procuring Entity’s Representative Instructs The Contractor To Carry Out A Test Not Specified In The Specification To Check Whether Any Work Has A Defect And The Test Shows That It Does, The Contractor Shall Pay For The Test And Any Samples. If There Is No Defect, The Test Shall Be A Compensation Event. 34.3. The Contractor Shall Permit The Funding Source Named In The Scc To Inspect The Contractor’s Accounts And Records Relating To The Performance Of The Contractor And To Have Them Audited By Auditors Appointed By The Funding Source, If So Required By The Funding Source. 35. Identifying Defects The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Check The Contractor’s Work And Notify The Contractor Of Any Defects That Are Found. Such Checking Shall Not Affect The Contractor’s Responsibilities. The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Instruct The Contractor To Search Uncover Defects And Test Any Work That The Procuring Entity’s Representative Considers Below Standards And Defective. 36. Cost Of Repairs Loss Or Damage To The Works Or Materials To Be Incorporated In The Works Between The Start Date And The End Of The Defects Liability Periods Shall Be Remedied By The Contractor At The Contractor’s Cost If The Loss Or Damage Arises From The Contractor’s Acts Or Omissions. 37. Correction Of Defects 37.1. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Give Notice To The Contractor Of Any Defects Before The End Of The Defects Liability Period, Which Isone (1) Year From Project Completion Up To Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity’s. 37.2. Every Time Notice Of A Defect Is Given, The Contractor Shall Correct The Notified Defect Within The Length Of Time Specified In The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Notice. 37.3. The Contractor Shall Correct The Defects Which He Notices Himself Before The End Of The Defects Liability Period. 37.4. The Procuring Entity Shall Certify That All Defects Have Been Corrected. If The Procuring Entity Considers That Correction Of A Defect Is Not Essential, He Can Request The Contractor To Submit A Quotation For The Corresponding Reduction In The Contract Price. If The Procuring Entity Accepts The Quotation, The Corresponding Change In The Scc Is A Variation. 38. Uncorrected Defects 38.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Give The Contractor At Least Fourteen (14) Days Notice Of His Intention To Use A Third Party To Correct A Defect. If The Contractor Does Not Correct The Defect Himself Within The Period, The Procuring Entity May Have The Defect Corrected By The Third Party. The Cost Of The Correction Will Be Deducted From The Contract Price. 38.2. The Use Of A Third Party To Correct Defects That Are Uncorrected By The Contractor Will In No Way Relieve The Contractor Of Its Liabilities And Warranties Under The Contract. 39. Advance Payment 39.1. The Procuring Entity Shall, Upon A Written Request Of The Contractor Which Shall Be Submitted As A Contract Document, Make An Advance Payment To The Contractor In An Amount Not Exceeding Fifteen Percent (15%) Of The Total Contract Price, To Be Made In Lump Sum Or, At The Most Two, Installments According To A Schedule Specified In The Scc. 39.2. The Advance Payment Shall Be Made Only Upon The Submission To And Acceptance By The Procuring Entity Of An Irrevocable Standby Letter Of Credit Of Equivalent Value From A Commercial Bank, A Bank Guarantee Or A Surety Bond Callable Upon Demand, Issued By A Surety Or Insurance Company Duly Licensed By The Insurance Commission And Confirmed By The Procuring Entity. 39.3. The Advance Payment Shall Be Repaid By The Contractor By An Amount Equal To The Percentage Of The Total Contract Price Used For The Advance Payment. 39.4. The Contractor May Reduce His Standby Letter Of Credit Or Guarantee Instrument By The Amounts Refunded By The Monthly Certificates In The Advance Payment. 39.5. The Procuring Entity Will Provide An Advance Payment On The Contract Price As Stipulated In The Conditions Of Contract, Subject To The Maximum Amount Stated In Scc Clause 39.1. 40. Progress Payments 40.1. The Contractor May Submit A Request For Payment For Work Accomplished. Such Request For Payment Shall Be Verified And Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative/project Engineer. Except As Otherwise Stipulated In The Scc, Materials And Equipment Delivered On The Site But Not Completely Put In Place Shall Not Be Included For Payment. 40.2. The Procuring Entity Shall Deduct The Following From The Certified Gross Amounts To Be Paid To The Contractor As Progress Payment: (a) Cumulative Value Of The Work Previously Certified And Paid For. (b) Portion Of The Advance Payment To Be Recouped For The Month. (c) Retention Money In Accordance With The Condition Of Contract. (d) Amount To Cover Third Party Liabilities. (e) Amount To Cover Uncorrected Discovered Defects In The Works. 40.3. Payments Shall Be Adjusted By Deducting There From The Amounts For Advance Payments And Retention. The Procuring Entity Shall Pay The Contractor The Amounts Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Within Twenty Eight (28) Days From The Date Each Certificate Was Issued. No Payment Of Interest For Delayed Payments And Adjustments Shall Be Made By The Procuring Entity. 40.4. The First Progress Payment May Be Paid By The Procuring Entity To The Contractor Provided That At Least Twenty Percent (20%) Of The Work Has Been Accomplished As Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative. 40.5. Items Of The Works For Which A Price Of “0” (zero) Has Been Entered Will Not Be Paid For By The Procuring Entity And Shall Be Deemed Covered By Other Rates And Prices In The Contract. 41. Payment Certificates 41.1. The Contractor Shall Submit To The Procuring Entity’s Representative Monthly Statements Of The Estimated Value Of The Work Executed Less The Cumulative Amount Certified Previously. 41.2. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Check The Contractor’s Monthly Statement And Certify The Amount To Be Paid To The Contractor. 41.3. The Value Of Work Executed Shall: (a) Be Determined By The Procuring Entity’s Representative; (b) Comprise The Value Of The Quantities Of The Items In The Bill Of Quantities Completed; And (c) Include The Valuations Of Approved Variations. 41.4. The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Exclude Any Item Certified In A Previous Certificate Or Reduce The Proportion Of Any Item Previously Certified In Any Certificate In The Light Of Later Information. 42. Retention 42.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Retain From Each Payment Due To The Contractor An Amount Equal To A Percentage Thereof Using The Rate As Specified In Itb Sub-clause 42.2. 42.2. Progress Payments Are Subject To Retention Of Ten Percent (10%), Referred To As The “retention Money.” Such Retention Shall Be Based On The Total Amount Due To The Contractor Prior To Any Deduction And Shall Be Retained From Every Progress Payment Until Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Value Of Works, As Determined By The Procuring Entity, Are Completed. If, After Fifty Percent (50%) Completion, The Work Is Satisfactorily Done And On Schedule, No Additional Retention Shall Be Made; Otherwise, The Ten Percent (10%) Retention Shall Again Be Imposed Using The Rate Specified Therefore. 42.3. The Total “retention Money” Shall Be Due For Release Upon Final Acceptance Of The Works. The Contractor May, However, Request The Substitution Of The Retention Money For Each Progress Billing With Irrevocable Standby Letters Of Credit From A Commercial Bank, Bank Guarantees Or Surety Bonds Callable On Demand, Of Amounts Equivalent To The Retention Money Substituted For And Acceptable To The Procuring Entity, Provided That The Project Is On Schedule And Is Satisfactorily Undertaken. Otherwise, The Ten (10%) Percent Retention Shall Be Made. Said Irrevocable Standby Letters Of Credit, Bank Guarantees And/or Surety Bonds, To Be Posted In Favor Of The Government Shall Be Valid For A Duration To Be Determined By The Concerned Implementing Office/agency Or Procuring Entity And Will Answer For The Purpose For Which The Ten (10%) Percent Retention Is Intended, I.e., To Cover Uncorrected Discovered Defects And Third Party Liabilities. 42.4. On Completion Of The Whole Works, The Contractor May Substitute Retention Money With An “on Demand” Bank Guarantee In A Form Acceptable To The Procuring Entity. 43. Variation Orders 43.1. Variation Orders May Be Issued By The Procuring Entity To Cover Any Increase/decrease In Quantities, Including The Introduction Of New Work Items That Are Not Included In The Original Contract Or Reclassification Of Work Items That Are Either Due To Change Of Plans, Design Or Alignment To Suit Actual Field Conditions Resulting In Disparity Between The Preconstruction Plans Used For Purposes Of Bidding And The “as Staked Plans” Or Construction Drawings Prepared After A Joint Survey By The Contractor And The Procuring Entity After Award Of The Contract, Provided That The Cumulative Amount Of The Variation Order Does Not Exceed Ten Percent (10%) Of The Original Project Cost. The Addition/deletion Of Works Should Be Within The General Scope Of The Project As Bid And Awarded. The Scope Of Works Shall Not Be Reduced So As To Accommodate A Positive Variation Order. A Variation Order May Either Be In The Form Of A Change Order Or Extra Work Order. 43.2. A Change Order May Be Issued By The Procuring Entity To Cover Any Increase/decrease In Quantities Of Original Work Items In The Contract. 43.3. An Extra Work Order May Be Issued By The Procuring Entity To Cover The Introduction Of New Work Necessary For The Completion, Improvement Or Protection Of The Project Which Were Not Included As Items Of Work In The Original Contract, Such As, Where There Are Subsurface Or Latent Physical Conditions At The Site Differing Materially From Those Indicated In The Contract, Or Where There Are Duly Unknown Physical Conditions At The Site Of An Unusual Nature Differing Materially From Those Ordinarily Encountered And Generally Recognized As Inherent In The Work Or Character Provided For In The Contract. 43.4. Any Cumulative Variation Order Beyond Ten Percent (10%) Shall Be Subject Of Another Contract To Be Bid Out If The Works Are Separable From The Original Contract. In Exceptional Cases Where It Is Urgently Necessary To Complete The Original Scope Of Work, The Head Of The Procuring Entity May Authorize A Positive Variation Order Go Beyond Ten Percent (10%) But Not More Than Twenty Percent (20%) Of The Original Contract Price, Subject To The Guidelines To Be Determined By The Gppb: Provided, However, That Appropriate Sanctions Shall Be Imposed On The Designer, Consultant Or Official Responsible For The Original Detailed Engineering Design Which Failed To Consider The Variation Order Beyond Ten Percent (10%). 43.5. In Claiming For Any Variation Order, The Contractor Shall, Within Seven (7) Calendar Days After Such Work Has Been Commenced Or After The Circumstances Leading To Such Condition(s) Leading To The Extra Cost, And Within Twenty-eight (28) Calendar Days Deliver A Written Communication Giving Full And Detailed Particulars Of Any Extra Cost In Order That It May Be Investigated At That Time. Failure To Provide Either Of Such Notices In The Time Stipulated Shall Constitute A Waiver By The Contractor For Any Claim. The Preparation And Submission Of Variation Orders Are As Follows: (a) If The Procuring Entity’s Representative/project Engineer Believes That A Change Order Or Extra Work Order Should Be Issued, He Shall Prepare The Proposed Order Accompanied With The Notices Submitted By The Contractor, The Plans Therefore, His Computations As To The Quantities Of The Additional Works Involved Per Item Indicating The Specific Stations Where Such Works Are Needed, The Date Of His Inspections And Investigations Thereon, And The Log Book Thereof, And A Detailed Estimate Of The Unit Cost Of Such Items Of Work, Together With His Justifications For The Need Of Such Change Order Or Extra Work Order, And Shall Submit The Same To The Head Of The Procuring Entity For Approval. (b) The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or His Duly Authorized Representative, Upon Receipt Of The Proposed Change Order Or Extra Work Order Shall Immediately Instruct The Technical Staff Of The Procuring Entity’s To Conduct An On-the-spot Investigation To Verify The Need For The Work To Be Prosecuted. A Report Of Such Verification Shall Be Submitted Directly To The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or His Duly Authorized Representative. (c) The, Head Of The Procuring Entity Or His Duly Authorized Representative, After Being Satisfied That Such Change Order Or Extra Work Order Is Justified And Necessary, Shall Review The Estimated Quantities And Prices And Forward The Proposal With The Supporting Documentation To The Head Of Procuring Entity For Consideration. (d) If, After Review Of The Plans, Quantities And Estimated Unit Cost Of The Items Of Work Involved, The Proper Office Of The Procuring Entity Empowered To Review And Evaluate Change Orders Or Extra Work Orders Recommends Approval Thereof, Head Of The Procuring Entity Or His Duly Authorized Representative, Believing The Change Order Or Extra Work Order To Be In Order, Shall Approve The Same. (e) The Timeframe For The Processing Of Variation Orders From The Preparation Up To The Approval By The Head Of The Procuring Entity Concerned Shall Not Exceed Thirty (30) Calendar Days. 44. Contract Completion Once The Project Reaches An Accomplishment Of Ninety Five (95%) Of The Total Contract Amount, The Procuring Entity May Create An Inspectorate Team To Make Preliminary Inspection And Submit A Punch-list To The Contractor In Preparation For The Final Turnover Of The Project. Said Punch-list Will Contain, Among Others, The Remaining Works, Work Deficiencies For Necessary Corrections, And The Specific Duration/time To Fully Complete The Project Considering The Approved Remaining Contract Time. This, However, Shall Not Preclude The Claim Of The Procuring Entity For Liquidated Damages. 45. Suspension Of Work 45.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Have The Authority To Suspend The Work Wholly Or Partly By Written Order For Such Period As May Be Deemed Necessary, Due To Force Majeure Or Any Fortuitous Events Or For Failure On The Part Of The Contractor To Correct Bad Conditions Which Are Unsafe For Workers Or For The General Public, To Carry Out Valid Orders Given By The Procuring Entity Or To Perform Any Provisions Of The Contract, Or Due To Adjustment Of Plans To Suit Field Conditions As Found Necessary During Construction. The Contractor Shall Immediately Comply With Such Order To Suspend The Work Wholly Or Partly. 45.2. The Contractor Or Its Duly Authorized Representative Shall Have The Right To Suspend Work Operation On Any Or All Projects/activities Along The Critical Path Of Activities After Fifteen (15) Calendar Days From Date Of Receipt Of Written Notice From The Contractor To The District Engineer/regional Director/consultant Or Equivalent Official, As The Case May Be, Due To The Following: (a) There Exist Right-of-way Problems Which Prohibit The Contractor From Performing Work In Accordance With The Approved Construction Schedule. (b) Requisite Construction Plans Which Must Be Owner-furnished Are Not Issued To The Contractor Precluding Any Work Called For By Such Plans. (c) Peace And Order Conditions Make It Extremely Dangerous, If Not Possible, To Work. However, This Condition Must Be Certified In Writing By The Philippine National Police (pnp) Station Which Has Responsibility Over The Affected Area And Confirmed By The Department Of Interior And Local Government (dilg) Regional Director. (d) There Is Failure On The Part Of The Procuring Entity To Deliver Government-furnished Materials And Equipment As Stipulated In The Contract. (e) Delay In The Payment Of Contractor’s Claim For Progress Billing Beyond Forty-five (45) Calendar Days From The Time The Contractor’s Claim Has Been Certified To By The Procuring Entity’s Authorized Representative That The Documents Are Complete Unless There Are Justifiable Reasons Thereof Which Shall Be Communicated In Writing To The Contractor. 45.3. In Case Of Total Suspension, Or Suspension Of Activities Along The Critical Path, Which Is Not Due To Any Fault Of The Contractor, The Elapsed Time Between The Effective Order Of Suspending Operation And The Order To Resume Work Shall Be Allowed The Contractor By Adjusting The Contract Time Accordingly. 46. Payment On Termination 46.1. If The Contract Is Terminated Because Of A Fundamental Breach Of Contract By The Contractor, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Issue A Certificate For The Value Of The Work Done And Materials Ordered Less Advance Payments Received Up To The Date Of The Issue Of The Certificate And Less The Percentage To Apply To The Value Of The Work Not Completed, As Indicated In The Scc. Additional Liquidated Damages Shall Not Apply. If The Total Amount Due To The Procuring Entity Exceeds Any Payment Due To The Contractor, The Difference Shall Be A Debt Payable To The Procuring Entity. 46.2. If The Contract Is Terminated For The Procuring Entity’s Convenience Or Because Of A Fundamental Breach Of Contract By The Procuring Entity, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Issue A Certificate For The Value Of The Work Done, Materials Ordered, The Reasonable Cost Of Removal Of Equipment, Repatriation Of The Contractor’s Personnel Employed Solely On The Works, And The Contractor’s Costs Of Protecting And Securing The Works, And Less Advance Payments Received Up To The Date Of The Certificate. 46.3. The Net Balance Due Shall Be Paid Or Repaid Within Twenty Eight (28) Days From The Notice Of Termination. 46.4. If The Contractor Has Terminated The Contract Under Gcc Clauses 17 Or 18, The Procuring Entity Shall Promptly Return The Performance Security To The Contractor. 47. Extension Of Contract Time 47.1. Should The Amount Of Additional Work Of Any Kind Or Other Special Circumstances Of Any Kind Whatsoever Occur Such As To Fairly Entitle The Contractor To An Extension Of Contract Time, The Procuring Entity Shall Determine The Amount Of Such Extension; Provided That The Procuring Entity Is Not Bound To Take Into Account Any Claim For An Extension Of Time Unless The Contractor Has, Prior To The Expiration Of The Contract Time And Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days After Such Work Has Been Commenced Or After The Circumstances Leading To Such Claim Have Arisen, Delivered To The Procuring Entity Notices In Order That It Could Have Investigated Them At That Time. Failure To Provide Such Notice Shall Constitute A Waiver By The Contractor Of Any Claim. Upon Receipt Of Full And Detailed Particulars, The Procuring Entity Shall Examine The Facts And Extent Of The Delay And Shall Extend The Contract Time Completing The Contract Work When, In The Procuring Entity’s Opinion, The Findings Of Facts Justify An Extension. 47.2. No Extension Of Contract Time Shall Be Granted The Contractor Due To (a) Ordinary Unfavorable Weather Conditions And (b) Inexcusable Failure Or Negligence Of Contractor To Provide The Required Equipment, Supplies Or Materials. 47.3. Extension Of Contract Time May Be Granted Only When The Affected Activities Fall Within The Critical Path Of The Pert/cpm Network. 47.4. No Extension Of Contract Time Shall Be Granted When The Reason Given To Support The Request For Extension Was Already Considered In The Determination Of The Original Contract Time During The Conduct Of Detailed Engineering And In The Preparation Of The Contract Documents As Agreed Upon By The Parties Before Contract Perfection. 47.5. Extension Of Contract Time Shall Be Granted For Rainy/unworkable Days Considered Unfavorable For The Prosecution Of The Works At The Site, Based On The Actual Conditions Obtained At The Site, In Excess Of The Number Of Rainy/unworkable Days Pre-determined By The Procuring Entity In Relation To The Original Contract Time During The Conduct Of Detailed Engineering And In The Preparation Of The Contract Documents As Agreed Upon By The Parties Before Contract Perfection, And/or For Equivalent Period Of Delay Due To Major Calamities Such As Exceptionally Destructive Typhoons, Floods And Earthquakes, And Epidemics, And For Causes Such As Non-delivery On Time Of Materials, Working Drawings, Or Written Information To Be Furnished By The Procuring Entity, Non-acquisition Of Permit To Enter Private Properties Within The Right-of-way Resulting In Complete Paralyzation Of Construction Activities, And Other Meritorious Causes As Determined By The Procuring Entity’s Representative And Approved By The Head Of The Procuring Entity. Shortage Of Construction Materials, General Labor Strikes, And Peace And Order Problems That Disrupt Construction Operations Through No Fault Of The Contractor May Be Considered As Additional Grounds For Extension Of Contract Time Provided They Are Publicly Felt And Certified By Appropriate Government Agencies Such As Dti, Dole, Dilg, And Dnd, Among Others. The Written Consent Of Bondsmen Must Be Attached To Any Request Of The Contractor For Extension Of Contract Time And Submitted To The Procuring Entity For Consideration And The Validity Of The Performance Security Shall Be Correspondingly Extended. 48. Price Adjustment Except For Extraordinary Circumstances As Determined By Neda And Approved By The Gppb, No Price Adjustment Shall Be Allowed. Nevertheless, In Cases Where The Cost Of The Awarded Contract Is Affected By Any Applicable New Laws, Ordinances, Regulations, Or Other Acts Of The Gop, Promulgated After The Date Of Bid Opening, A Contract Price Adjustment Shall Be Made Or Appropriate Relief Shall Be Applied On A No Loss-no Gain Basis. 49. Completion The Contractor Shall Request The Procuring Entity’s Representative To Issue A Certificate Of Completion Of The Works, And The Procuring Entity’s Representative Will Do So Upon Deciding That The Work Is Completed. 50. Taking Over The Procuring Entity Shall Take Over The Site And The Works Within Seven (7) Days From The Date The Procuring Entity’s Representative Issues A Certificate Of Completion. 51. Operating And Maintenance Manuals 51.1. If “as Built” Drawings And/or Operating And Maintenance Manuals Are Required, The Contractor Shall Supply Them By The Dates Stated In The Scc. 51.2. If The Contractor Does Not Supply The Drawings And/or Manuals By The Dates Stated In The Scc, Or They Do Not Receive The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Approval, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Withhold The Amount Stated In The Scc From Payments Due To The Contractor. Section V. Special Conditions Of Contract Gcc Clause 1.16 The Intended Completion Date Is 120 Cd From Ntp. 1.21 The Procuring Entity Is Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar. 1.22 The Procuring Entity’s Representative Is Atty. Ronn Michael L. Tejano Municipal Mayor Municipality Of Mapanas Province Of Northern Samar 1.23 The Site Is Located At Mapanas, Northern Samar. 1.27 The Start Date Is: Upon Receipt Of Notice To Proceed. 1.30 The Works Consist Of: Item No. Scope Of Work Quantity Unit Improvement Of Jubasan Barangay Road, Brgy. Jubasan, Mapanas Northern Samar B.5 Project Billboard/sign Board 1.00 Each B.7(2) Occupational Safety And Health Program 1.00 Is B.9 Mobilization/demobilization 1.00 Is Part C Earthworks 102(2)b Surplus Common Excavation 261.00 Cu.m. 104(1)a Embankment From Roadway Excavation (common Soil) 248.00 Cu.m. 104(2)a Embankment From Borrow (common Soil) 0.00 Cu.m. 105(1) Subgrade Preparation (common Material) 1131.00 Sq.m. Part D Subbase And Base Course 200(1) Aggregate Subbase Course 117.45 Cu.m. 201(1) Aggregate Base Course 226.20 Cu.m. Part E Surface Courses 311(1)a2 Pcc Pavement (plain) Conventional Method, 200mm Thk. 435.00 Sq.m. 2.2 Note: The Items To Follow 5.1 The Procuring Entity Shall Give Possession Of All Parts Of The Site To The Contractor Upon The Issuance Of Notice To Proceed. 6.5 The Contractor Shall Employ The Following Key Personnel: Key Personnel Number Civil Engineer 1 Construction Foreman 1 Labor Workers 3 7.4(c) “no Further Instructions”. 7.7 No Further Instructions. 8.1 No Further Instructions. 10 The Site Investigation Reports Are: None 12.3 No Further Instructions. 12.5 In Case Of Semi-permanent Structures, Such As Buildings Of Types 1, 2, And 3 As Classified Under The National Building Code Of The Philippines, Concrete/asphalt Roads, Concrete River Control, Drainage, Irrigation Lined Canals, River Landing, Deep Wells, Rock Causeway, Pedestrian Overpass, And Other Similar Semi-permanent Structures: Five (5) Years. 13 “no Additional Provision.” 18.3(h)(i) No Further Instructions. 21.2 The Arbiter Is: Construction Industry Arbitration Commission 29.1 No Day Works Are Applicable To The Contract. 31.1 The Contractor Shall Submit The Program Of Work To The Procuring Entity’s Representative Within 15days Of Delivery Of The Letter Of Acceptance. 31.3 The Period Between Program Of Work Updates Is 15days. The Amount To Be Withheld For Late Submission Of An Updated Program Of Work Is P 1,000.00. 34.3 The Funding Source Is Coming From Nia 39.1 The Amount Of The Advance Payment Is 15% Of The Contract Price (lump Sum) And Shall Be Release Once Upon Presentation Of The Following Documents As Required: 1. Letter Request For Advance Payment From The Contractor 2. Bank Guarantee For Advance Payment 40.1 Materials And Equipment Delivered On The Site But Not Completely Put In Place Shall Be Included For Payment. 51.1 The Date By Which Operating And Maintenance Manuals Are Required Is Not Applicable. The Date By Which “as Built” Drawings Are Required Is 20 Days Upon Completion Of The Subproject. 51.2 The Amount To Be Withheld For Failing To Produce “as Built” Drawings And/or Operating And Maintenance Manuals By The Date Required Is P1,000.00. Section Vi. Specifications Project Name: Improvement Of Jubasan Barangay Road Location : Brgy. Jubasan, Mapanas, Northern Samar Item No. Description Qty. Unit. B.5 Project Billboard/signboard 1.00 Lot Labor A. Construction Foreman 4.00 1 B. Skilled Laborer 4.00 1 C. Unskilled Laborer 4.00 2 A. 2 Material A. Tarpaulin (8’x8’) 1.00 Pc B. Coco Lumber 84.00 Bd.ft. C. Plywood Marine (0.0125mx1.2mx2.44m) 2.00 Pc D. Common Nails Assorted 0.50 Kg B.7(2) Occupational Safety And Health Program A. Safety Practitioner (part Time) 8.00 1 B. B. Health Personnel (full Time) 30.00 1 C. Equipment D. A. Safety Shoes 22.00 Man-day E. B. Safety Helmet 22.00 Man-day F. C. Safety/working Gloves 22.00 Man-day G. D. Safety/working Gloves 22.00 Man-day H. E. Rubber Boots 22.00 Man-day F. Rain Coats (30% Of The Duration) Optional 7.00 Man-day Equipment A.dumptruck (12 Cu. Yd.) 16.00 2 B.payloader (1.5 Cu.m.).lx80-2c 16.00 1 C. Bulldozer, D6h Series Ii Psds/do 16.00 1 E. Backhoe W/ Breaker (0.80 Cu.m.) 16.00 1 102(2)b Surplus Common Excavation 1.00 Lot A. 1 A. Construction Foreman A. Construction Foreman 1.00 1 B. Unskilled Laborer 1.00 2 Name And Capacity Equipment A. Bulldozer, D6h Series Ii Psds/ 1.00 1 B. Payloader (1.5 Cu.m.) 1.00 1 C. Payloader (1.5 Cu.m.) 0.30 1 C. Dump Truck (12 Cu. Yd.) 1.00 3 D. Backhoe (0.80 Cu.m.) 1.00 1 104(1)a Embankment From Roadway Excavation (common Soil) A. Construction Foreman 0.83 1 B. Unskilled Laborer 0.83 2 Spreading And Compaction A. Construction Foreman 1.00 1 B. Unskilled Laborer 1.00 2 Equipment A. Bulldozer, D6h Series Ii Psds/dd 0.83 1 B. Payloader (1.50 Cu.m.), Lx80-2c 0.83 1 C. Dump Truck (12 Cu.yd.) 0.83 2 Spreading And Compaction A. Motorized Road Grader 1.00 1 B.vibratory Roller (10 M.t.) Sd100dc 1.00 1 C.water Truck/pump (1600 L.) 0.25 1 A.1 Labor A.construction Foreman 1.00 1 B.unskilled Laborer 1.00 2 Equipment A.motorized Road Grader, G710a 1.00 1 B.vibratory Roller (10 Ml.) Sd100dc 1.00 1 C.water Truck/pump (16000l) 0.25 1 200(1) Aggregate Subbase Course Labor A. Construction Foreman 1.00 1 B. Unskilled 1.00 2 Equipment A. Motorized Road Grader, G710a 1.00 1 B. Vibratory Roller (10 M.t.), Sd 1.00 1 C.water Truck/pump (16000 L) 0.25 1 Materials A.aggregate Subbase Course 1.15 Cu.m. Labor A. Construction Foreman 1.00 1 B. Unskilled Laborer 1.00 2 Name And Capacity Equipment A.motorized Road Grader, G710a 1.00 1 B. Vibratory Roller (10 Mt.). Sd100dc 1.00 1 C.water Truck/pump (16000l) 0.25 1 311(1)a.2 Pcc Pavement (palin)-conventional Method, 200mm Thk. Labor A.construction Foreman 1.00 1 B.skilled Laborer 1.00 4 C.unskilled Laborer 1.00 12 Equipment A.transit Mixer (5-6 Cu.yd) 1.00 4 B.concrete Vibrator 1.00 2 C.concrete Batch (30 Cu.m.) 1.00 1 D.payloader (1.50 Cu.m)lx80-2c 1.00 1 E.concrete Screeder (5.5 Hp) 1.00 1 F.water Truck/pump (16000l) 1.00 1 G.concrete Saw, Blade 0/ 14” (7.5 Hp) 1.00 1 H.bar Cutter, Single Phase 1.00 1 I.joint Sealer Machine 0.25 1 Materials A.reinforcing Steel Bar, Grade 40 0.39 Kg. B.curing Compound 0.29 Lit C.asphalt Sealant 0.12 Lit. D.steel Forms (rental) 0.46 I.m. E.sand 0.1100 Cu.m F.gravel 0.20 Cu.m G.portland Cement Type 1 1.90 Bag H.concrete Saw (diamond Blade 14”) 0.00015 Pc I.pipe Sleeve, 2” Dia 0.0086 I.m. J. Greasse/tar 0.0056 Lit. Section Vii. Drawings Bill Of Quantities Item No. Scope Of Work Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Amount 1.) Improvement Of Jubasan Barangay Road, Brgy. Jubasan, Mapanas, N. Samar B.5 Project Billboard/signboard 1.00 Lot 10,959.69 10,959.69 B.7 (2) Occupational Safety And Health Program 1.00 I.s. 25,498.91 25,498.91 B.9 Mobilization/demobilization 1.00 I.s. 15,431.03 15,431.03 Part C 102(2)b Surplus Common Excavation 261.00 Cu.m. 204.24 53,306.64 104(1)a Embankment From Roadway Excavation (common Soil) 248.00 Cu.m. 310.07 76,897.36 104(2)a Embankment From Borrow (common Soil) 0.00 Cu.m. 105(1) Subgrade Preparation (common Material) 1131.00 Sq.m. 21.14 23,909.34 Part D Subbase And Base Course 200(1) Aggregate Subbase Course 117.45 Cu.m. 1,632.38 191,723.03 201(1) Aggregate Base Course 226.20 Cu.m. 2,843.65 643,233.63 Part E 311(1)a2 Pcc Pavement (plain) Conventional Method, 200mm Thk 435.00 Sq.m. 2,160.51 939,821.85 Total 1,980,781.48 Total Cost Of All Line Item Includes Cost Of Contractor’s Profit, Taxes And Ocm. Attached Detailed Cost Estimates Section Ix. Bidding Forms Table Of Contents Bid Form 79 Form Of Contract Agreement 81 Omnibus Sworn Statement 83 Bid Form Date: Iaeb No: To: Lgu-mapanas Northern Samar Address: Mapanas Northern Samar We, The Undersigned, Declare That: We Have Examined And Have No Reservation To The Bidding Documents, Including Addenda, For The Contract Improvement Of Jubasan Barangay Road , Barangay Jubasan , Mapanas N. Samar (a) We Offer To Execute The Works For This Contract In Accordance With The Bid And Bid Data Sheet, General And Special Conditions Of Contract Accompanying This Bid; The Total Price Of Our Bid, Excluding Any Discounts Offered In Item (d) Below Is: [insert Information]; The Discounts Offered And The Methodology For Their Application Are: [insert Information]; (b) Our Bid Shall Be Valid For A Period Of 120 Days From The Date Fixed For The Bid Submission Deadline In Accordance With The Bidding Documents, And It Shall Remain Binding Upon Us And May Be Accepted At Any Time Before The Expiration Of That Period; (c) If Our Bid Is Accepted, We Commit To Obtain A Performance Security In The Amount Of [insert Percentage Amount] Percent Of The Contract Price For The Due Performance Of The Contract; (d) Our Firm, Including Any Subcontractors Or Suppliers For Any Part Of The Contract, Have Nationalities From The Following Eligible Countries: [insert Information]; (e) We Are Not Participating, As Bidders, In More Than One Bid In This Bidding Process, Other Than Alternative Offers In Accordance With The Bidding Documents; (f) Our Firm, Its Affiliates Or Subsidiaries, Including Any Subcontractors Or Suppliers For Any Part Of The Contract, Has Not Been Declared Ineligible By The Funding Source; (g) We Understand That This Bid, Together With Your Written Acceptance Thereof Included In Your Notification Of Award, Shall Constitute A Binding Contract Between Us, Until A Formal Contract Is Prepared And Executed; And (h) We Understand That You Are Not Bound To Accept The Lowest Evaluated Bid Or Any Other Bid That You May Receive. Name: In The Capacity Of: Signed: Duly Authorized To Sign The Bid For And On Behalf Of: Date: ___________ Form Of Contract Agreement This Agreement, Made This [insert Date] Day Of [insert Month], [insert Year] Between [name And Address Of Procuring Entity](hereinafter Called The “entity”) And [name And Address Of Contractor] (hereinafter Called The “contractor”). Whereas, The Entity Is Desirous That The Contractor Execute [name And Identification Number Of Contract] (hereinafter Called “the Works”) And The Entity Has Accepted The Bid For [insert The Amount In Specified Currency In Numbers And Words] By The Contractor For The Execution And Completion Of Such Works And The Remedying Of Any Defects Therein. Now This Agreement Witnesseth As Follows: 1. In This Agreement, Words And Expressions Shall Have The Same Meanings As Are Respectively Assigned To Them In The Conditions Of Contract Hereinafter Referred To. 2. The Following Documents Shall Be Attached, Deemed To Form, And Be Read And Construed As Part Of This Agreement, To Wit: (a) General And Special Conditions Of Contract; (b) Drawings/plans; (c) Specifications; (d) Invitation To Apply For Eligibility And To Bid; (e) Instructions To Bidders; (f) Bid Data Sheet; (g) Addenda And/or Supplemental/bid Bulletins, If Any; (h) Bid Form, Including All The Documents/statements Contained In The Bidder’s Bidding Envelopes, As Annexes; (i) Eligibility Requirements, Documents And/or Statements; (j) Performance Security; (k) Credit Line Issued By A Licensed Bank, If Any; (l) Notice Of Award Of Contract And The Bidder’s Conforme Thereto; (m) Other Contract Documents That May Be Required By Existing Laws And/or The Entity. 3. In Consideration Of The Payments To Be Made By The Entity To The Contractor As Hereinafter Mentioned, The Contractor Hereby Covenants With The Entity To Execute And Complete The Works And Remedy Any Defects Therein In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Contract In All Respects. 4. The Entity Hereby Covenants To Pay The Contractor In Consideration Of The Execution And Completion Of The Works And The Remedying Of Defects Wherein, The Contract Price Or Such Other Sum As May Become Payable Under The Provisions Of This Contract At The Times And In The Manner Prescribed By This Contract. In Witness Whereof The Parties Thereto Have Caused This Agreement To Be Executed The Day And Year First Before Written. Signed, Sealed, Delivered By The (for The Entity) Signed, Sealed, Delivered By The (for The Contractor). Binding Signature Of Procuring Entity ________________________________________________ Binding Signature Of Contractor _____________________________________________ [addendum Showing The Corrections, If Any, Made During The Bid Evaluation Should Be Attached With This Agreement] Omnibus Sworn Statement Republic Of The Philippines ) City/municipality Of ______ ) S.s. Affidavit I, [name Of Affiant], Of Legal Age, [civil Status], [nationality], And Residing At [address Of Affiant], After Having Been Duly Sworn In Accordance With Law, Do Hereby Depose And State That: 1. Select One, Delete The Other: If A Sole Proprietorship: I Am The Sole Proprietor Of [name Of Bidder] With Office Address At [address Of Bidder]; If A Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture: I Am The Duly Authorized And Designated Representative Of [name Of Bidder] With Office Address At [address Of Bidder]; 2. Select One, Delete The Other: If A Sole Proprietorship: As The Owner And Sole Proprietor Of [name Of Bidder], I Have Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary To Represent It In The Bidding For [name Of The Project] Of The [name Of The Procuring Entity]; If A Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture: I Am Granted Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary And/or To Represent The [name Of Bidder] In The Bidding As Shown In The Attached [state Title Of Attached Document Showing Proof Of Authorization (e.g., Duly Notarized Secretary’s Certificate Issued By The Corporation Or The Members Of The Joint Venture)]; 3. [name Of Bidder] Is Not “blacklisted” Or Barred From Bidding By The Government Of The Philippines Or Any Of Its Agencies, Offices, Corporations, Or Local Government Units, Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Whose Blacklisting Rules Have Been Recognized By The Government Procurement Policy Board; 4. Each Of The Documents Submitted In Satisfaction Of The Bidding Requirements Is An Authentic Copy Of The Original, Complete, And All Statements And Information Provided Therein Are True And Correct; 5. [name Of Bidder]is Authorizing The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or Its Duly Authorized Representative(s) To Verify All The Documents Submitted; 6. Select One, Delete The Rest: If A Sole Proprietorship: I Am Not Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; If A Partnership Or Cooperative: None Of The Officers And Members Of [name Of Bidder] Is Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; If A Corporation Or Joint Venture: None Of The Officers, Directors, And Controlling Stockholders Of [name Of Bidder] Is Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; 7. [name Of Bidder] Complies With Existing Labor Laws And Standards; And 8. [name Of Bidder] Is Aware Of And Has Undertaken The Following Responsibilities As A Bidder: A) Carefully Examine All Of The Bidding Documents; B) Acknowledge All Conditions, Local Or Otherwise, Affecting The Implementation Of The Contract; C) Made An Estimate Of The Facilities Available And Needed For The Contract To Be Bid, If Any; And D) Inquire Or Secure Supplemental/bid Bulletin(s) Issued For The [name Of The Project]. In Witness Whereof, I Have Hereunto Set My Hand This __ Day Of ___, 20__ At ____________, Philippines. _____________________________________ Bidder’s Representative/authorized Signatory [jurat] * This Form Will Not Apply For Wb Funded Projects.

Details: Description Bidding Documents Procurement Of Infrastructure Projects Name Of Project: Rehabilatation/improvement Of Longcop St. Barangay E. Loadenio, Mapanas Northern Samar Contract Reference No. 2024-11-104 Table Of Contents Section I. Invitation To Bid 3 Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders 7 Section Iii. Bid Data Sheet 35 Section Iv. General Conditions Of Contract 38 Section V. Special Conditions Of Contract 70 Section Vi. Specifications 72 Section Vii. Drawings 75 Section Viii. Bill Of Quantities Error! Bookmark Not Defined. Section Ix. Bidding Forms 77 Section X. Foreign-assisted Projects Error! Bookmark Not Defined. Section I. Invitation To Bid Bid Notice Abstract Invitation To Bid (itb) Republic Of The Philippines Province Of Northern Samar Municipality Of Mapanas Invitation To Bid For Project: Rehabilatation / Improvement Of Longcop St. Barangay E. Loadenio, Mapanas, Northern Samar The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar, Through The Economic Development Fund Of Fy 2025 Intends To Apply The Sum Of One Million Four Hundred Ninety Two Thousand Six Hundred Sixty Eight Pesos 52/100 Only (p1,492,668.52) Being The Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) To Payments Under The Contract For: Rehabilitation / Improvement Of Longcop St. Barangay E. Laodenio, Mapanas, Northern Samar Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At Bid Opening. 1. The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar Now Invites Bids For The Following Description Of Works To Be Procured: Item No. Scope Of Work Quantity Unit Rehabilitation / Improvement Of Longcop St. Barangay E. Laodenio, Mapanas, Northern Samar Part B Other General Requirements B.5 Projects Billboard/sign Board 1.00 Each B.7(2) Occupational Safety And Health Program 1.00 L.s B.9 Mobilization/demobilization 1.00 L.s Part C Earthworks 101(3)a.2 Removal Existing Pcc Pavement, 0.2m Thk (pcc Reblocking At Intermittent 410.00 Sq.m 102(2)b Surplus Common Excavation 123.00 Cu.m 105(1) Subgrade Preparation (common Materials) 492.00 Sq.m Part D Subbase And Base Course 200(1) Aggregate Subbase Course 89.30 Cu.m 201(1) Aggregate Base Course 98.40 Cu.m Part E Surface Courses 311(1)a.2 Pcc Pavement (plain) Convention Method, 200mm Thk 410.00 Sq.m Completion Of The Works Is Required 60 Calendar Days. Bidders Should Have Completed, Within Ten (10) 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. Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders. 2. Bidding Will Be Conducted Through Open Competitive Bidding Procedures Using Non-discretionary Pass/fail Criterion As Specified In The Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Republic Act 9184 (ra 9184), Otherwise Known As The “government Procurement Reform Act”. Bidding Is Restricted To Filipino Citizens/sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Or Organizations With At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%) Interest Or Outstanding Capital Stock Belonging To Citizens Of The Philippines. 4. Interested Bidders May Obtain Further Information From Lgu- Bac Mapanas, Northern Samar And Inspect The Bidding Documents At The Address Given Below From November 26, 2024-december 13, 2024, 8:00 A.m. To 5:00 Pm. A Complete Set Of Bidding Documents May Be Purchased By Interested Bidders From The Address Below And Upon Payment Of A Nonrefundable Fee For The Bidding Documents In The Amount Of P5,000.00. 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 Fee For The Bidding Documents Not Later That The Submission Of Their Bids. 5. The Lgu- Mapana, Northern Samar Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference On December 5, 2024 At 10:00 A.m. At Executive Conference, 2nd Floor Of New Municipal Bldg. Mapanas, Northern Samar, Which Shall Be Open Only To All Interested Parties Who Have Purchased The Bidding Documents. 6. Bids Must Be Delivered To The Address Below On Or Before 9:00 A.m. Of December 16, 2024 At Bac Office, @ Municipal Planning & Development Office (mpdo), Mapanas, Northern Samar. All Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Bid Security In Any Of The Acceptable Forms And In The Amount Stated In Itb Clause 18. Bids Will Be Opened In The Presence Of The Bidders’ Authorized Representatives Who Choose To Attend At The Address Below. Late Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. The Bidder May Request That The Bid Documents Be Sent To Them By Mail Or Courier, And For This, The Bidder Shall Pay The Amount In Philippine Peso To Cover The Cost Of Mail Or Courier Delivery. The Fee For Obtaining A Copy Of The Bid Documents And The Cost Of Mail Or Courier Shall Be Paid By The Bidder Thru S Cashier’s Check Or Manager’s Check Issued In Favor Of The Municipality Of Mapanas. 7. The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar Reserves The Right To Accept Or Reject Any Bid, To Annul The Bidding Process, And To Reject All Bids At Any Time Prior To Contract Award, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. 8. For Further Information, Please Refer To: Reno C. Salazar Bac Secretary Mapanas, Northern Samar Mobile # 09459852914 Ma. Teresa L. Minguez Bac Chairperson Mapanas, Northern Samar Mobile # 09778033758 Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders 1. The Bids Must Be Delivered On Or Before December 16, 2024 At 9:00 A.m And Failure To Submit The Bid Proposal May Ground For Disqualification Of The Bid. 2. Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At Bid Opening. 1. The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar Now Invites Bids For The Following Description Of Works To Be Procured: Item No. Scope Of Work Quantity Unit Rehabilitation / Improvement Of Longcop St. Barangay E. Laodenio, Mapanas, Northern Samar Part B Other General Requirements B.5 Projects Billboard/sign Board 1.00 Each B.7(2) Occupational Safety And Health Program 1.00 L.s B.9 Mobilization/demobilization 1.00 L.s Part C Earthworks 101(3)a.2 Removal Existing Pcc Pavement, 0.2m Thk (pcc Reblocking At Intermittent 410.00 Sq.m 102(2)b Surplus Common Excavation 123.00 Cu.m 105(1) Subgrade Preparation (common Materials) 492.00 Sq.m Part D Subbase And Base Course 200(1) Aggregate Subbase Course 89.30 Cu.m 201(1) Aggregate Base Course 98.40 Cu.m Part E Surface Courses 311(1)a.2 Pcc Pavement (plain) Convention Method, 200mm Thk 410.00 Sq.m Completion Of The Works Is Required 120 Calendar Days. Bidders Should Have Completed, Within Ten (10) 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. 2. Bidding Will Be Conducted Through Open Competitive Bidding Procedures Using Non-discretionary Pass/fail Criterion As Specified In The Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Republic Act 9184 (ra 9184), Otherwise Known As The “government Procurement Reform Act”. Bidding Is Restricted To Filipino Citizens/sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Or Organizations With At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%) Interest Or Outstanding Capital Stock Belonging To Citizens Of The Philippines. 3. Interested Bidders May Obtain Further Information From Lgu- Bac Mapanas, Northern Samar And Inspect The Bidding Documents At The Address Given Below From November 26, 2024-december 13, 2024, 8:00 A.m. To 5:00 Pm. A Complete Set Of Bidding Documents May Be Purchased By Interested Bidders From The Address Below And Upon Payment Of A Nonrefundable Fee For The Bidding Documents In The Amount Of P5,000.00. 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 Fee For The Bidding Documents Not Later That The Submission Of Their Bids. 4. The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference On December 5, 2024 At 10:00 A.m. At Executive Conference, 2nd Floor Of New Municipal Bldg. Mapanas, Northern Samar, Which Shall Be Open Only To All Interested Parties Who Have Purchased The Bidding Documents. 5. Bids Must Be Delivered To The Address Below On Or Before 9:00 A.m. Of December 16, 2024 At Bac Office, @ Municipal Planning & Development Office (mpdo), Mapanas, Northern Samar. All Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Bid Security In Any Of The Acceptable Forms And In The Amount Stated In Itb Clause 18. Bids Will Be Opened In The Presence Of The Bidders’ Authorized Representatives Who Choose To Attend At The Address Below. Late Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. The Bidder May Request That The Bid Documents Be Sent To Them By Mail Or Courier, And For This, The Bidder Shall Pay The Amount In Philippine Peso To Cover The Cost Of Mail Or Courier Delivery. The Fee For Obtaining A Copy Of The Bid Documents And The Cost Of Mail Or Courier Shall Be Paid By The Bidder Thru S Cashier’s Check Or Manager’s Check Issued In Favor Of The Municipality Of Mapanas. 6. The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar Reserves The Right To Accept Or Reject Any Bid, To Annul The Bidding Process, And To Reject All Bids At Any Time Prior To Contract Award, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. 7. For Further Information, Please Refer To: Reno C. Salazar Bac Secretary Mapanas, Northern Samar Mobile # 09459852914 Ma. Teresa L. Minguez Bac Chairperson Mapanas N. Samar Mobile # 09778033758 Table Of Contents A. General 11 1. Scope Of Bid 11 2. Source Of Funds 11 3. Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, And Coercive Practices 11 4. Conflict Of Interest 12 5. Eligible Bidders 14 6. Bidder’s Responsibilities 15 7. Origin Of Goods And Services 17 8. Subcontracts 17 B. Contents Of Bidding Documents 17 9. Pre-bid Conference 17 10. Clarification And Amendment Of Bidding Documents 18 C. Preparation Of Bids 18 11. Language Of Bids 18 12. Documents Comprising The Bid: Eligibility And Technical Components 18 13. Documents Comprising The Bid: Financial Component 21 14. Alternative Bids 21 15. Bid Prices 22 16. Bid Currencies 22 17. Bid Validity 23 18. Bid Security 23 19. Format And Signing Of Bids 25 20. Sealing And Marking Of Bids 26 D. Submission And Opening Of Bids 26 21. Deadline For Submission Of Bids 26 22. Late Bids 26 23. Modification And Withdrawal Of Bids 27 24. Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids 27 E. Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 28 25. Process To Be Confidential 28 26. Clarification Of Bids 29 27. Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 29 28. Post Qualification 30 29. Reservation Clause 31 F. Award Of Contract 32 30. Contract Award 32 31. Signing Of The Contract 33 32. Performance Security 33 33. Notice To Proceed 34 A. General 1. Scope Of Bid 1.1. The Procuring Entity As Defined In The Bds, Invites Bids For The Construction Of Works, As Described In Section Vi. Specifications. The Name And Identification Number Of The Contract Is Provided In The Bds. 1.2. The Successful Bidder Will Be Expected To Complete The Works By The Intended Completion Date Specified In Scc Clause 1.16. 2. Source Of Funds The Procuring Entity Has A Budget Or Has Applied For Or Received Funds From The Funding Source Named In The Bds, And In The Amount Indicated In The Bds. It Intends To Apply Part Of The Funds Received For The Project, As Defined In The Bds, To Cover Eligible Payments Under The Contract For The Works. 3. Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, And Coercive Practices 3.1. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Bds, The Procuring Entity, As Well As Bidders And Contractors, Shall Observe The Highest Standard Of Ethics During The Procurement And Execution Of The Contract. In Pursuance Of This Policy, The Funding Source: (a) Defines, For Purposes Of This Provision, The Terms Set Forth Below As Follows: (i) "corrupt Practice" Means Behavior On The Part Of Officials In The Public Or Private Sectors By Which They Improperly And Unlawfully Enrich Themselves, Others, Or Induce Others To Do So, By Misusing The Position In Which They Are Placed, And Includes The Offering, Giving, Receiving, Or Soliciting Of Anything Of Value To Influence The Action Of Any Such Official In The Procurement Process Or In Contract Execution; Entering, On Behalf Of The Procuring Entity, Into Any Contract Or Transaction Manifestly And Grossly Disadvantageous To The Same, Whether Or Not The Public Officer Profited Or Will Profit Thereby, And Similar Acts As Provided In Republic Act 3019; (ii) "fraudulent Practice" Means A Misrepresentation Of Facts In Order To Influence A Procurement Process Or The Execution Of A Contract To The Detriment Of The Procuring Entity, And Includes Collusive Practices Among Bidders (prior To Or After Bid Submission) Designed To Establish Bid Prices At Artificial, Non-competitive Levels And To Deprive The Procuring Entity Of The Benefits Of Free And Open Competition; (iii) “collusive Practices” Means A Scheme Or Arrangement Between Two Or More Bidders, With Or Without The Knowledge Of The Procuring Entity, Designed To Establish Bid Prices At Artificial, Non-competitive Levels; And (iv) “coercive Practices” Means Harming Or Threatening To Harm, Directly Or Indirectly, Persons, Or Their Property To Influence Their Participation In A Procurement Process, Or Affect The Execution Of A Contract; (v) “obstructive Practice” Is (aa) Deliberately Destroying, Falsifying, Altering Or Concealing Of Evidence Material To An Administrative Proceedings Or Investigation Or Making False Statements To Investigators In Order To Materially Impede An Administrative Proceedings Or Investigation Of The Procuring Entity Or Any Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Into Allegations Of A Corrupt, Fraudulent, Coercive Or Collusive Practice; And/or Threatening, Harassing Or Intimidating Any Party To Prevent It From Disclosing Its Knowledge Of Matters Relevant To The Administrative Proceedings Or Investigation Or From Pursuing Such Proceedings Or Investigation; Or (bb) Acts Intended To Materially Impede The Exercise Of The Inspection And Audit Rights Of The Procuring Entity Or Any Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Herein. (b) Will Reject A Proposal For Award If It Determines That The Bidder Recommended For Award Has Engaged In Corrupt Or Fraudulent Practices In Competing For The Contract; And (c) Will Declare A Firm Ineligible, Either Indefinitely Or For A Stated Period Of Time, To Be Awarded Contract Funded By The Funding Source If It At Any Time Determines That The Firm Has Engaged In Corrupt Or Fraudulent Practices In Competing Or, Or In Executing, A Contract Funded By The Funding Source. 3.2. Further, The Procuring Entity Will Seek To Impose The Maximum Civil, Administrative, And/or Criminal Penalties Available Under The Applicable Laws On Individuals And Organizations Deemed To Be Involved In Any Of The Practices Mentioned In Itb Clause 3.1(a). 3.3. Furthermore, The Funding Source And The Procuring Entity Reserve The Right To Inspect And Audit Records And Accounts Of A Contractor In The Bidding For And Performance Of A Contract Themselves Or Through Independent Auditors As Reflected In The Gcc Clause 34. 4. Conflict Of Interest 4.1. All Bidders Found To Have Conflicting Interests Shall Be Disqualified To Participate In The Procurement At Hand, Without Prejudice To The Imposition Of Appropriate Administrative, Civil, And Criminal Sanctions. A Bidder May Be Considered To Have Conflicting Interests With Another Bidder In Any Of The Events Described In Paragraphs (a) Through (c) And A General Conflict Of Interest In Any Of The Circumstances Set Out In Paragraphs (d) Through (g) Below: (a) A Bidder Has Controlling Shareholders In Common With Another Bidder; (b) A Bidder Receives Or Has Received Any Direct Or Indirect Subsidy From Any Other Bidder; (c) A Bidder Has The Same Legal Representative As That Of Another Bidder For Purposes Of This Bid; (d) A Bidder Has A Relationship, Directly Or Through Third Parties, That Puts Them In A Position To Have Access To Information About Or Influence On The Bid Of Another Bidder Or Influence The Decisions Of The Procuring Entity Regarding This Bidding Process. This Will Include A Firm Or An Organization Who Lends, Or Temporarily Seconds, Its Personnel To Firms Or Organizations Which Are Engaged In Consulting Services For The Preparation Related To Procurement For Or Implementation Of The Project If The Personnel Would Be Involved In Any Capacity On The Same Project; (e) A Bidder Submits More Than One Bid In This Bidding Process. However, This Does Not Limit The Participation Of Subcontractors In More Than One Bid; (f) A Bidder Who Participated As A Consultant In The Preparation Of The Design Or Technical Specifications Of The Goods And Related Services That Are The Subject Of The Bid; Or (g) A Bidder Who Lends, Or Temporary Seconds, Its Personnel To Firms Or Organizations Which Are Engaged In Consulting Services For The Preparation Related To Procurement For Or Implementation Of The Project, If The Personnel Would Be Involved In Any Capacity On The Same Project. 4.2. In Accordance With Section 47 Of The Irr Of Ra 9184, All Bidding Documents Shall Be Accompanied By A Sworn Affidavit Of The Bidder That It Is Not Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), Members Of The Technical Working Group (twg), Members Of The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office (pmo) Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants, By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree. On The Part Of The Bidder, This Clause Shall Apply To The Following Persons: (a) If The Bidder Is An Individual Or A Sole Proprietorship, To The Bidder Himself; (b) If The Bidder Is A Partnership, To All Its Officers And Members; (c) If The Bidder Is A Corporation, To All Its Officers, Directors, And Controlling Stockholders; And (d) If The Bidder Is A Joint Venture (jv), The Provisions Of Items (a), (b), Or (c) Of This Clause Shall Correspondingly Apply To Each Of The Members Of The Said Jv, As May Be Appropriate. Relationship Of The Nature Described Above Or Failure To Comply With This Clause Will Result In The Automatic Disqualification Of A Bidder. 5. Eligible Bidders 5.1. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Bds, The Following Persons Shall Be Eligible To Participate In This Bidding: (a) Duly Licensed Filipino Citizens/sole Proprietorships; (b) Partnerships Duly Organized Under The Laws Of The Philippines And Of Which At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%) Of The Interest Belongs To Citizens Of The Philippines; (c) Corporations Duly Organized Under The Laws Of The Philippines, And Of Which At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%) Of The Outstanding Capital Stock Belongs To Citizens Of The Philippines; (d) Cooperatives Duly Organized Under The Laws Of The Philippines, And Of Which At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%) Of The Interest Belongs To Citizens Of The Philippines; And (e) Persons/entities Forming Themselves Into A Jv, I.e., A Group Of Two (2) Or More Persons/entities That Intend To Be Jointly And Severally Responsible Or Liable For A Particular Contract: Provided, However, That, In Accordance With Letter Of Instructions No. 630, Filipino Ownership Or Interest Of The Joint Venture Concerned Shall Be At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%): Provided, Further, That Joint Ventures In Which Filipino Ownership Or Interest Is Less Than Seventy Five Percent (75%) May Be Eligible Where The Structures To Be Built Require The Application Of Techniques And/or Technologies Which Are Not Adequately Possessed By A Person/entity Meeting The Seventy Five Percent (75%) Filipino Ownership Requirement: Provided, Finally, That In The Latter Case, Filipino Ownership Or Interest Shall Not Be Less Than Twenty Five Percent (25%). For This Purpose Filipino Ownership Or Interest Shall Be Based On The Contributions Of Each Of The Members Of The Joint Venture As Specified In Their Jva. 5.2. The Procuring Entity May Also Invite Foreign Bidders When Provided For Under Any Treaty Or International Or Executive Agreement As Specified In The Bds. 5.3. Government Corporate Entities May Be Eligible To Participate Only If They Can Establish That They (a) Are Legally And Financially Autonomous, (b) Operate Under Commercial Law, And (c) Are Not Dependent Agencies Of The Gop Or The Procuring Entity. 5.4. (a) Unless Otherwise Provided In The Bds, The Bidder Must Have Completed, Within Ten (10) Years From The Submission Of Bids, A Single Contract That Is Similar To This Project, Equivalent To At Least Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Abc Adjusted To Current Prices Using The National Statistics Office Consumer Price Index. (b) For Foreign-funded Procurement, The Procuring Entity And The Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution May Agree On Another Track Record Requirement, As Specified In The Bds. For This Purpose, Contracts Similar To The Project Shall Be Those Described In Thebds, And Completed Within The Period Stated In The Invitation To Bid And Itb Clause 12.1(a)(iii). 5.5. The Bidder Must Submit A Computation Of Its Net Financial Contracting Capacity (nfcc) Or A Commitment From A Universal Or Commercial Bank To Extend A Credit Line In Its Favor If Awarded The Contract For This Project (clc). The Nfcc, Computed Using The Following Formula, Must Be At Least Equal To The Abc To Be Bid: Nfcc = [(current Assets Minus Current Liabilities) (k)] Minus The Value Of All Outstanding Or Uncompleted Portions Of The Projects Under Ongoing Contracts, Including Awarded Contracts Yet To Be Started Coinciding With The Contract For This Project. Where: K = 10 For A Contract Duration Of One Year Or Less, 15 For A Contract Duration Of More Than One Year Up To Two Years, And 20 For A Contract Duration Of More Than Two Years. The Clc Must Be At Least Equal To Ten Percent (10%) Of The Abc For This Project. If Issued By A Foreign Bank, It Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank. In The Case Of Local Government Units (lgus), The Bidder May Also Submit Clc From Other Banks Certified By The Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas (bsp) As Authorized To Issue Such Financial Instrument. 6. Bidder’s Responsibilities 6.1. The Bidder Or Its Duly Authorized Representative Shall Submit A Sworn Statement In The Form Prescribed In Section Ix. Bidding Forms As Required In Itb Clause 12.1(b)(iii). 6.2. The Bidder Is Responsible For The Following: (a) Having Taken Steps To Carefully Examine All Of The Bidding Documents; (b) Having Acknowledged All Conditions, Local Or Otherwise, Affecting The Implementation Of The Contract; (c) Having Made An Estimate Of The Facilities Available And Needed For The Contract To Be Bid, If Any; (d) Having Complied With Its Responsibility To Inquire Or Secure Supplemental/bid Bulletin/s As Provided Under Itb Clause 10.3. (e) Ensuring That It Is Not “blacklisted” Or Barred From Bidding By The Gop Or Any Of Its Agencies, Offices, Corporations, Or Lgus, Including Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Whose Blacklisting Rules Have Been Recognized By The Gppb; (f) Ensuring That Each Of The Documents Submitted In Satisfaction Of The Bidding Requirements Is An Authentic Copy Of The Original, Complete, And All Statements And Information Provided Therein Are True And Correct; (g) Authorizing The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or Its Duly Authorized Representative/s To Verify All The Documents Submitted; (h) Ensuring That The Signatory Is The Duly Authorized Representative Of The Bidder, And Granted Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary And/or To Represent The Bidder In The Bidding, With The Duly Notarized Secretary’s Certificate Attesting To Such Fact, If The Bidder Is A Corporation, Partnership, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture; (i) Complying With The Disclosure Provision Under Section 47 Of The Act In Relation To Other Provisions Of Republic Act 3019; And (j) Complying With Existing Labor Laws And Standards, If Applicable. Failure To Observe Any Of The Above Responsibilities Shall Be At The Risk Of The Bidder Concerned. 6.3. The Bidder, By The Act Of Submitting Its Bid, Shall Be Deemed To Have Inspected The Site, Determined The General Characteristics Of The Contract Works And The Conditions For This Project And Examine All Instructions, Forms, Terms, And Project Requirements In The Bidding Documents. 6.4. It Shall Be The Sole Responsibility Of The Prospective Bidder To Determine And To Satisfy Itself By Such Means As It Considers Necessary Or Desirable As To All Matters Pertaining To This Project, Including: (a) The Location And The Nature Of The Contract, Project, Or Work; (b) Climatic Conditions; (c) Transportation Facilities; (c) Nature And Condition Of The Terrain, Geological Conditions At The Site Communication Facilities, Requirements, Location And Availability Of Construction Aggregates And Other Materials, Labor, Water, Electric Power And Access Roads; And (d) Other Factors That May Affect The Cost, Duration And Execution Or Implementation Of The Contract, Project, Or Work. 6.5. The Procuring Entity Shall Not Assume Any Responsibility Regarding Erroneous Interpretations Or Conclusions By The Prospective Or Eligible Bidder Out Of The Data Furnished By The Procuring Entity. 6.6. Before Submitting Their Bids, The Bidders Are Deemed To Have Become Familiar With All Existing Laws, Decrees, Ordinances, Acts And Regulations Of The Philippines Which May Affect The Contract In Any Way. 6.7. The Bidder Shall Bear All Costs Associated With The Preparation And Submission Of His Bid, And The Procuring Entity Will In No Case Be Responsible Or Liable For Those Costs, Regardless Of The Conduct Or Outcome Of The Bidding Process. 6.8. Bidders Should Note That The Procuring Entity Will Only Accept Bids Only From Those That Have Paid The Nonrefundable Fee For The Bidding Documents At The Office Indicated In The Invitation To Bid. 7. Origin Of Goods And Services There Is No Restriction On The Origin Of Goods, Or Contracting Of Works Or Services Other Than Those Prohibited By A Decision Of The United Nations Security Council Taken Under Chapter Vii Of The Charter Of The United Nations. 8. Subcontracts 8.1. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Bds, The Bidder May Subcontract Portions Of The Works To An Extent As May Be Approved By The Procuring Entity And Stated In The Bds. However, Subcontracting Of Any Portion Shall Not Relieve The Bidder From Any Liability Or Obligation That May Arise From The Contract For This Project. 8.2. Subcontractors Must Submit The Documentary Requirements Under Itb Clause 12 And Comply With The Eligibility Criteria Specified In The Bds. In The Event That Any Subcontractor Is Found By The Procuring Entity To Be Ineligible, The Subcontracting Of Such Portion Of The Works Shall Be Disallowed. 8.3. The Bidder May Identify The Subcontractor To Whom A Portion Of The Works Will Be Subcontracted At Any Stage Of The Bidding Process Or During Contract Implementation. If The Bidder Opts To Disclose The Name Of The Subcontractor During Bid Submission, The Bidder Shall Include The Required Documents As Part Of The Technical Component Of Its Bid. B. Contents Of Bidding Documents 9. Pre-bid Conference 9.1. (a) If So Specified In The Bds, A Pre-bid Conference Shall Be Held At The Venue And On The Date Indicated Therein, To Clarify And Address The Bidders’ Questions On The Technical And Financial Components Of This Project. (b) The Pre-bid Conference Shall Be Held At Least Twelve (12) Calendar Days Before The Deadline For The Submission Of And Receipt Of Bids. If The Procuring Entity Determines That, By Reason Of The Method, Nature, Or Complexity Of The Contract To Be Bid, Or When International Participation Will Be More Advantageous To The Gop, A Longer Period For The Preparation Of Bids Is Necessary, The Pre-bid Conference Shall Be Held At Least Thirty (30) Calendar Days Before The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids, As Specified In The Bds. 9.2. Bidders Are Encouraged To Attend The Pre-bid Conference To Ensure That They Fully Understand The Procuring Entity’s Requirements. Non-attendance Of The Bidder Will In No Way Prejudice Its Bid; However, The Bidder Is Expected To Know The Changes And/or Amendments To The Bidding Documents As Recorded In The Minutes Of The Pre-bid Conference And The Supplemental/bid Bulletin. 9.3. Any Statement Made At The Pre-bid Conference Shall Not Modify The Terms Of The Bidding Documents Unless Such Statement Is Specifically Identified In Writing As An Amendment Thereto And Issued As A Supplemental/bid Bulletin. 10. Clarification And Amendment Of Bidding Documents 10.1. Bidders Who Have Purchased The Bidding Documents May Request For Clarification(s) On Any Part Of The Bidding Documents Or For An Interpretation. Such A Request Must Be In Writing And Submitted To The Procuring Entity At The Address Indicated In The Bds At Least Ten (10) Calendar Days Before The Deadline Set For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 10.2. Supplemental/bid Bulletins May Be Issued Upon The Procuring Entity’s Initiative For Purposes Of Clarifying Or Modifying Any Provision Of The Bidding Documents Not Later Than Seven (7) Calendar Days Before The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. Any Modification To The Bidding Documents Shall Be Identified As An Amendment. 10.3. Any Supplemental/bid Bulletin Issued By The Bac Shall Also Be Posted On The Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (philgeps) And The Website Of The Procuring Entity Concerned, If Available. Unless, Otherwise Provided In The Bds, It Shall Be The Responsibility Of All Bidders Who Secure The Bidding Documents To Inquire And Secure Supplemental/bid Bulletins That May Be Issued By The Bac. However, Bidders Who Have Submitted Bids Before The Issuance Of The Supplemental/bid Bulletin Must Be Informed And Allowed To Modify Or Withdraw Their Bids In Accordance With Itb Clause 23. C. Preparation Of Bids 11. Language Of Bids The Bid, As Well As All Correspondence And Documents Relating To The Bid Exchanged By The Bidder And The Procuring Entity, Shall Be Written In English. Supporting Documents And Printed Literature Furnished By The Bidder May Be In Another Language Provided They Are Accompanied By An Accurate Translation In English Certified By The Appropriate Embassy Or Consulate In The Philippines, In Which Case The English Translation Shall Govern, For Purposes Of Interpretation Of The Bid. 12. Documents Comprising The Bid: Eligibility And Technical Components 12.1. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Bds, The First Envelope Shall Contain The Following Eligibility And Technical Documents: (a) Eligibility Documents – Class "a" Documents: (i) Registration Certificate From The Securities And Exchange Commission (sec), Department Of Trade And Industry (dti) For Sole Proprietorship, Or Cooperative Development Authority (cda) For Cooperatives, Or Any Proof Of Such Registration As Stated In The Bds; (ii) Mayor’s Permit Issued By The City Or Municipality Where The Principal Place Of Business Of The Prospective Bidder Is Located; (iii) Statement Of All Its Ongoing And Completed Government And Private Contracts Within Ten (10) Years From The Submission Of Bids, Including Contracts Awarded But Not Yet Started, If Any. The Statement Shall Include, For Each Contract, The Following: (iii.1) Name Of The Contract; (iii.2) Date Of The Contract; (iii.3) Contract Duration; (iii.4) Owner’s Name And Address; (iii.5) Nature Of Work; (iii.6) Contractor’s Role (whether Sole Contractor, Subcontractor, Or Partner In A Jv) And Percentage Of Participation; (iii.7) Total Contract Value At Award; (iii.8) Date Of Completion Or Estimated Completion Time; (iii.9) Total Contract Value At Completion, If Applicable; (iii.10) Percentages Of Planned And Actual Accomplishments, If Applicable; (iii.11) Value Of Outstanding Works, If Applicable; (iii.12) The Statement Shall Be Supported By The Notices Of Award And/or Notices To Proceed Issued By The Owners; And (iii.13) The Statement Shall Be Supported By The Constructors Performance Evaluation System (cpes) Rating Sheets, And/or Certificates Of Completion And Owner’s Acceptance, If Applicable; (iv) Unless Otherwise Provided In The Bds, Valid Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (pcab) License And Registration For The Type And Cost Of The Contract For This Project; (v) Audited Financial Statements, Showing, Among Others, The Prospective Total And Current Assets And Liabilities, Stamped “received” By The Bir Or Its Duly Accredited And Authorized Institutions, For The Preceding Calendar Year Which Should Not Be Earlier Than Two (2) Years From The Date Of Bid Submission; (vi) Nfcc Computation Or Clc In Accordance With Itb Clause 5.5; And Class "b" Document: (vii) If Applicable, Valid Joint Venture Agreement (jva) Or, In Lieu Thereof, Duly Notarized Statements From All The Potential Joint Venture Partners Stating That They Will Enter Into And Abide By The Provisions Of The Jva In The Instance That The Bid Is Successful Shall Be Included In The Bid. (b) Technical Documents – (i) Bid Security As Prescribed In Itb Clause 18. If The Bidder Opts To Submit The Bid Security In The Form Of: (i.1) A Bank Draft/guarantee Or An Irrevocable Letter Of Credit Issued By A Foreign Bank, It Shall Be Accompanied By A Confirmation From A Universal Or Commercial Bank; Or (i.2) A Surety Bond Accompanied By A Certification Coming From An Authorized Insurance Commission That A Surety Or Insurance Company Is Authorized To Issue Such Instrument; (ii) Project Requirements, Which Shall Include The Following: (ii.1) Organizational Chart For The Contract To Be Bid; (ii.2) List Of Contractor’s Personnel (viz, Project Manager, Project Engineers, Materials Engineers, And Foremen), To Be Assigned To The Contract To Be Bid, With Their Complete Qualification And Experience Data; And (ii.3) List Of Contractor’s Equipment Units, Which Are Owned, Leased, And/or Under Purchase Agreements, Supported By Certification Of Availability Of Equipment From The Equipment Lessor/vendor For The Duration Of The Project; And (iii) Sworn Statement In Accordance With Section 25.2(b)(iv) Of The Irr Of Ra 9184 And Using The Form Prescribed In Section Ix. Bidding Forms. 13. Documents Comprising The Bid: Financial Component 13.1. Unless Otherwise Stated In The Bds, The Financial Component Of The Bid Shall Contain The Following: (a) Financial Bid Form In Accordance With The Form Prescribed In Section Ix. Bidding Forms; And (b) Any Other Document Related To The Financial Component Of The Bid As Stated In The Bds. 13.2. (a) Unless Indicated In The Bds, All Bids That Exceed The Abc Shall Not Be Accepted. (b) Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Bds, For Foreign-funded Procurement, A Ceiling May Be Applied To Bid Prices Provided The Following Conditions Are Met: (i) Bidding Documents Are Obtainable Free Of Charge On A Freely Accessible Website. If Payment Of Bidding Documents Is Required By The Procuring Entity, Payment Could Be Made Upon The Submission Of Bids. (ii) The Procuring Entity Has Procedures In Place To Ensure That The Abc Is Based On Recent Estimates Made By The Engineer Or The Responsible Unit Of The Procuring Entity And That The Estimates Are Based On Adequate Detailed Engineering (in The Case Of Works) And Reflect The Quality, Supervision And Risk And Inflationary Factors, As Well As Prevailing Market Prices, Associated With The Types Of Works Or Goods To Be Procured. (iii) The Procuring Entity Has Trained Cost Estimators On Estimating Prices And Analyzing Bid Variances. In The Case Of Infrastructure Projects, The Procuring Entity Must Also Have Trained Quantity Surveyors. (iv) The Procuring Entity Has Established A System To Monitor And Report Bid Prices Relative To Abc And Engineer’s/procuring Entity’s Estimate. (v) The Procuring Entity Has Established A Monitoring And Evaluation System For Contract Implementation To Provide A Feedback On Actual Total Costs Of Goods And Works. 14. Alternative Bids 14.1. Alternative Bids Shall Be Rejected. For This Purpose, Alternative Bid Is An Offer Made By A Bidder In Addition Or As A Substitute To Its Original Bid Which May Be Included As Part Of Its Original Bid Or Submitted Separately Therewith For Purposes Of Bidding. A Bid With Options Is Considered An Alternative Bid Regardless Of Whether Said Bid Proposal Is Contained In A Single Envelope Or Submitted In Two (2) Or More Separate Bid Envelopes. 14.2. Bidders Shall Submit Offers That Comply With The Requirements Of The Bidding Documents, Including The Basic Technical Design As Indicated In The Drawings And Specifications. Unless There Is A Value Engineering Clause In The Bds, Alternative Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. 14.3. Each Bidder Shall Submit Only One Bid, Either Individually Or As A Partner In A Jv. A Bidder Who Submits Or Participates In More Than One Bid (other Than As A Subcontractor If A Subcontractor Is Permitted To Participate In More Than One Bid) Will Cause All The Proposals With The Bidder’s Participation To Be Disqualified. This Shall Be Without Prejudice To Any Applicable Criminal, Civil And Administrative Penalties That May Be Imposed Upon The Persons And Entities Concerned. 15. Bid Prices 15.1. The Contract Shall Be For The Whole Works, As Described In Itb Clause 1.1, Based On The Priced Bill Of Quantities Submitted By The Bidder. 15.2. The Bidder Shall Fill In Rates And Prices For All Items Of The Works Described In The Bill Of Quantities. Bids Not Addressing Or Providing All Of The Required Items In The Bidding Documents Including, Where Applicable, Bill Of Quantities, Shall Be Considered Non-responsive And, Thus, Automatically Disqualified. In This Regard, Where A Required Item Is Provided, But No Price Is Indicated, The Same Shall Be Considered As Non-responsive, But Specifying A "0" (zero) For The Said Item Would Mean That It Is Being Offered For Free To The Government. 15.3. All Duties, Taxes, And Other Levies Payable By The Contractor Under The Contract, Or For Any Other Cause, Prior To The Deadline For Submission Of Bids, Shall Be Included In The Rates, Prices, And Total Bid Price Submitted By The Bidder. 15.4. All Bid Prices For The Given Scope Of Work In The Contract As Awarded Shall Be Considered As Fixed Prices, And Therefore Not Subject To Price Escalation During Contract Implementation, Except Under Extraordinary Circumstances As Specified In Gcc Clause 48. Price Escalation May Be Allowed In Extraordinary Circumstances As May Be Determined By The National Economic And Development Authority In Accordance With The Civil Code Of The Philippines, And Upon The Recommendation Of The Procuring Entity. Furthermore, In Cases Where The Cost Of The Awarded Contract Is Affected By Any Applicable New Laws, Ordinances, Regulations, Or Other Acts Of The Gop, Promulgated After The Date Of Bid Opening, A Contract Price Adjustment Shall Be Made Or Appropriate Relief Shall Be Applied On A No Loss-no Gain Basis. 16. Bid Currencies 16.1. All Bid Prices Shall Be Quoted In Philippine Pesos Unless Otherwise Provided In The Bds. However, For Purposes Of Bid Evaluation, Bids Denominated In Foreign Currencies Shall Be Converted To Philippine Currency Based On The Exchange Rate Prevailing On The Day Of The Bid Opening. 16.2. If So Allowed In Accordance With Itb Clause 16.1, The Procuring Entity For Purposes Of Bid Evaluation And Comparing The Bid Prices Will Convert The Amounts In Various Currencies In Which The Bid Price Is Expressed To Philippine Pesos At The Exchange Rate As Published In The Bsp Reference Rate Bulletin On The Day Of The Bid Opening. 16.3. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Bds, Payment Of The Contract Price Shall Be Made In Philippine Pesos. 17. Bid Validity 17.1. Bids Shall Remain Valid For The Period Specified In The Bds Which Shall Not Exceed One Hundred Twenty (120) Calendar Days From The Date Of The Opening Of Bids. 17.2. In Exceptional Circumstances, Prior To The Expiration Of The Bid Validity Period, The Procuring Entity May Request Bidders To Extend The Period Of Validity Of Their Bids. The Request And The Responses Shall Be Made In Writing. The Bid Security Described In Itb Clause 18 Should Also Be Extended Corresponding To The Extension Of The Bid Validity Period At The Least. A Bidder May Refuse The Request Without Forfeiting Its Bid Security, But His Bid Shall No Longer Be Considered For Further Evaluation And Award. A Bidder Granting The Request Shall Not Be Required Or Permitted To Modify Its Bid. 18. Bid Security 18.1. The Bid Security In The Amount Stated In The Bds Shall Be Equal To The Percentage Of The Abc In Accordance With The Following Schedule: Form Of Bid Security Amount Of Bid Security (equal To Percentage Of The Abc) (a) Cash Or Cashier’s/manager’s Check Issued By A Universal Or Commercial Bank. Two Percent (2%) (b) Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit Issued By A Universal Or Commercial Bank: Provided, However, That It Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank, If Issued By A Foreign Bank. (c) Surety Bond Callable Upon Demand Issued By A Surety Or Insurance Company Duly Certified By The Insurance Commission As Authorized To Issue Such Security; And/or Five Percent (5%) (d) Any Combination Of The Foregoing. Proportionate To Share Of Form With Respect To Total Amount Of Security For Biddings Conducted By Local Government Units, The Bidder May Also Submit Bid Securities In The Form Of Cashier’s/manager’s Check, Bank Draft/guarantee, Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit From Other Banks Certified By The Bsp As Authorized To Issue Such Financial Statement. 18.2. The Bid Security Should Be Valid For The Period Specified In The Bds. Any Bid Not Accompanied By An Acceptable Bid Security Shall Be Rejected By The Procuring Entity As Non-responsive. 18.3. No Bid Securities Shall Be Returned To Bidders After The Opening Of Bids And Before Contract Signing, Except To Those That Failed Or Declared As Post-disqualified, Upon Submission Of A Written Waiver Of Their Right To File A Motion For Reconsideration And/or Protest. Without Prejudice On Its Forfeiture, Bid Securities Shall Be Returned Only After The Bidder With The Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid Has Signed The Contract And Furnished The Performance Security, But In No Case Later Than The Expiration Of The Bid Security Validity Period Indicated In Itb Clause 18.2. 18.4. Upon Signing And Execution Of The Contract, Pursuant To Itb Clause 31, And The Posting Of The Performance Security, Pursuant To Itb Clause 32, The Successful Bidder’s Bid Security Will Be Discharged, But In No Case Later Than The Bid Security Validity Period As Indicated In Itb Clause 18.2. 18.5. The Bid Security May Be Forfeited: (a) If A Bidder: (i) Withdraws Its Bid During The Period Of Bid Validity Specified In Itb Clause 17; (ii) Does Not Accept The Correction Of Errors Pursuant To Itb Clause 27.3(b); (iii) Fails To Submit The Requirements Within The Prescribed Period, Or A Finding Against Their Veracity, As Stated In Itb Clause 28.2; (iv) Submission Of Eligibility Requirements Containing False Information Or Falsified Documents; (v) Submission Of Bids That Contain False Information Or Falsified Documents, Or The Concealment Of Such Information In The Bids In Order To Influence The Outcome Of Eligibility Screening Or Any Other Stage Of The Public Bidding; (vi) Allowing The Use Of One’s Name, Or Using The Name Of Another For Purposes Of Public Bidding; (vii) Withdrawal Of A Bid, Or Refusal To Accept An Award, Or Enter Into Contract With The Government Without Justifiable Cause, After The Bidder Had Been Adjudged As Having Submitted The Lowest Calculated And Responsive Bid; (viii) Refusal Or Failure To Post The Required Performance Security Within The Prescribed Time; (ix) Refusal To Clarify Or Validate In Writing Its Bid During Post-qualification Within A Period Of Seven (7) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Request For Clarification; (x) Any Documented Attempt By A Bidder To Unduly Influence The Outcome Of The Bidding In His Favor; (xi) Failure Of The Potential Joint Venture Partners To Enter Into The Joint Venture After The Bid Is Declared Successful; Or (xii) All Other Acts That Tend To Defeat The Purpose Of The Competitive Bidding, Such As Habitually Withdrawing From Bidding, Submitting Late Bids Or Patently Insufficient Bid, For At Least Three (3) Times Within A Year, Except For Valid Reasons. (b) If The Successful Bidder: (i) Fails To Sign The Contract In Accordance With Itb Clause 31; (ii) Fails To Furnish Performance Security In Accordance With Itb Clause 32. 19. Format And Signing Of Bids 19.1. Bidders Shall Submit Their Bids Through Their Duly Authorized Representative Using The Appropriate Forms Provided In Section Ix. Bidding Forms On Or Before The Deadline Specified In The Itb Clause 21 In Two (2) Separate Sealed Bid Envelopes, And Which Shall Be Submitted Simultaneously. The First Shall Contain The Technical Component Of The Bid, Including The Eligibility Requirements Under Itb Clause 12.1, And The Second Shall Contain The Financial Component Of The Bid. 19.2. Forms As Mentioned In Itb Clause 19.1 Must Be Completed Without Any Alterations To Their Format, And No Substitute Form Shall Be Accepted. All Blank Spaces Shall Be Filled In With The Information Requested. 19.3. The Bidder Shall Prepare An Original Of The First And Second Envelopes As Described In Itb Clauses 12 And 13. In Addition, The Bidder Shall Submit Copies Of The First And Second Envelopes. In The Event Of Any Discrepancy Between The Original And The Copies, The Original Shall Prevail. 19.4. The Bid, Except For Unamended Printed Literature, Shall Be Signed, And Each And Every Page Thereof Shall Be Initialed, By The Duly Authorized Representative/s Of The Bidder. 19.5. Any Interlineations, Erasures, Or Overwriting Shall Be Valid Only If They Are Signed Or Initialed By The Duly Authorized Representative/s Of The Bidder. 20. Sealing And Marking Of Bids 20.1. Bidders Shall Enclose Their Original Eligibility And Technical Documents Described In Itb Clause 12, In One Sealed Envelope Marked “original - Technical Component”, And The Original Of Their Financial Component In Another Sealed Envelope Marked “original - Financial Component”, Sealing Them All In An Outer Envelope Marked “original Bid”. 20.2. Each Copy Of The First And Second Envelopes Shall Be Similarly Sealed Duly Marking The Inner Envelopes As “copy No. ___ - Technical Component” And “copy No. ___ – Financial Component” And The Outer Envelope As “copy No. ___”, Respectively. These Envelopes Containing The Original And The Copies Shall Then Be Enclosed In One Single Envelope. 20.3. The Original And The Number Of Copies Of The Bid As Indicated In The Bds Shall Be Typed Or Written In Indelible Ink And Shall Be Signed By The Bidder Or Its Duly Authorized Representative/s. 20.4. All Envelopes Shall: (a) Contain The Name Of The Contract To Be Bid In Capital Letters; (b) Bear The Name And Address Of The Bidder In Capital Letters; (c) Be Addressed To The Procuring Entity’s Bac Identified In Itb Clause 10.1; (d) Bear The Specific Identification Of This Bidding Process Indicated In The Invitation To Bid; And (e) Bear A Warning “do Not Open Before…” The Date And Time For The Opening Of Bids, In Accordance With Itb Clause 21. 20.5. If Bids Are Not Sealed And Marked As Required, The Procuring Entity Will Assume No Responsibility For The Misplacement Or Premature Opening Of The Bid. D. Submission And Opening Of Bids 21. Deadline For Submission Of Bids Bids Must Be Received By The Procuring Entity’s Bac At The Address And On Or Before The Date And Time Indicated In The Bds. 22. Late Bids Any Bid Submitted After The Deadline For Submission And Receipt Of Bids Prescribed By The Procuring Entity, Pursuant To Itb Clause 21, Shall Be Declared “late” And Shall Not Be Accepted By The Procuring Entity. 23. Modification And Withdrawal Of Bids 23.1. The Bidder May Modify Its Bid After It Has Been Submitted; Provided That The Modification Is Received By The Procuring Entity Prior To The Deadline Prescribed For Submission And Receipt Of Bids. The Bidder Shall Not Be Allowed To Retrieve Its Original Bid, But Shall Be Allowed To Submit Another Bid Equally Sealed, Properly Identified, Linked To Its Original Bid Marked As “technical Modification” Or “financial Modification” And Stamped “received” By The Bac. Bid Modifications Received After The Applicable Deadline Shall Not Be Considered And Shall Be Returned To The Bidder Unopened. 23.2. A Bidder May, Through A Letter Of Withdrawal, Withdraw Its Bid After It Has Been Submitted, For Valid And Justifiable Reason; Provided That The Letter Of Withdrawal Is Received By The Procuring Entity Prior To The Deadline Prescribed For Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 23.3. Bids Requested To Be Withdrawn In Accordance With Itb Clause 23.1 Shall Be Returned Unopened To The Bidders. A Bidder May Also Express Its Intention Not To Participate In The Bidding Through A Letter Which Should Reach And Be Stamped By The Bac Before The Deadline For Submission And Receipt Of Bids. A Bidder That Withdraws Its Bid Shall Not Be Permitted To Submit Another Bid, Directly Or Indirectly, For The Same Contract. 23.4. No Bid May Be Modified After The Deadline For Submission Of Bids. No Bid May Be Withdrawn In The Interval Between The Deadline For Submission Of Bids And The Expiration Of The Period Of Bid Validity Specified By The Bidder On The Financial Bid Form. Withdrawal Of A Bid During This Interval Shall Result In The Forfeiture Of The Bidder’s Bid Security, Pursuant To Itb Clause 18.5, And The Imposition Of Administrative, Civil, And Criminal Sanctions As Prescribed By Ra 9184 And Its Irr. 24. Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids 24.1. The Bac Shall Open The First Bid Envelopes Of Bidders In Public As Specified In The Bds To Determine Each Bidder’s Compliance With The Documents Prescribed In Itb Clause 12. For This Purpose, The Bac Shall Check The Submitted Documents Of Each Bidder Against A Checklist Of Required Documents To Ascertain If They Are All Present, Using A Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion. If A Bidder Submits The Required Document, It Shall Be Rated “passed” For That Particular Requirement. In This Regard, Bids That Fail To Include Any Requirement Or Are Incomplete Or Patently Insufficient Shall Be Considered As “failed”. Otherwise, The Bac Shall Rate The Said First Bid Envelope As “passed”. 24.2. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Bds, Immediately After Determining Compliance With The Requirements In The First Envelope, The Bac Shall Forthwith Open The Second Bid Envelope Of Each Remaining Eligible Bidder Whose First Bid Envelope Was Rated “passed”. The Second Envelope Of Each Complying Bidder Shall Be Opened Within The Same Day. In Case One Or More Of The Requirements In The Second Envelope Of A Particular Bid Is Missing, Incomplete Or Patently Insufficient, And/or If The Submitted Total Bid Price Exceeds The Abc Unless Otherwise Provided In Itb Clause 13.1(b), The Bac Shall Rate The Bid Concerned As “failed”. Only Bids That Are Determined To Contain All The Bid Requirements For Both Components Shall Be Rated “passed” And Shall Immediately Be Considered For Evaluation And Comparison. 24.3. Letters Of Withdrawal Shall Be Read Out And Recorded During Bid Opening, And The Envelope Containing The Corresponding Withdrawn Bid Shall Be Returned To The Bidder Unopened. If The Withdrawing Bidder’s Representative Is In Attendance, The Original Bid And All Copies Thereof Shall Be Returned To The Representative During The Bid Opening. If The Representative Is Not In Attendance, The Bid Shall Be Returned Unopened By Registered Mail. The Bidder May Withdraw Its Bid Prior To The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids, Provided That The Corresponding Letter Of Withdrawal Contains A Valid Authorization Requesting For Such Withdrawal, Subject To Appropriate Administrative Sanctions. 24.4. If A Bidder Has Previously Secured A Certification From The Procuring Entity To The Effect That It Has Previously Submitted The Above-enumerated Class “a” Documents, The Said Certification May Be Submitted In Lieu Of The Requirements Enumerated In Itb Clause 12.1(a), Items (i) To (vi). 24.5. In The Case Of An Eligible Foreign Bidder As Described In Itb Clause 5, The Class “a” Documents Enumerated In Itb Clause 12.1(a) May Be Substituted With The Appropriate Equivalent Documents, If Any, Issued By The Country Of The Foreign Bidder Concerned. 24.6. Each Partner Of A Joint Venture Agreement Shall Likewise Submit The Documents Required In Itb Clauses 12.1(a)(i) And 12.1(a)(ii). Submission Of Documents Required Under Itb Clauses 12.1(a)(iii) To 12.1(a)(vi) By Any Of The Joint Venture Partners Constitutes Compliance. 24.7. A Bidder Determined As “failed” Has Three (3) Calendar Days Upon Written Notice Or, If Present At The Time Of Bid Opening, Upon Verbal Notification Within Which To File A Request For Reconsideration With The Bac: Provided, However, That The Request For Reconsideration Shall Not Be Granted If It Is Established That The Finding Of Failure Is Due To The Fault Of The Bidder Concerned: Provided, Further, That The Bac Shall Decide On The Request For Reconsideration Within Seven (7) Calendar Days From Receipt Thereof. If A Failed Bidder Signifies His Intent To File A Request For Reconsideration, The Bac Shall Keep The Bid Envelopes Of The Said Failed Bidder Unopened And/or Duly Sealed Until Such Time That The Request For Reconsideration Or Protest Has Been Resolved. E. Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 25. Process To Be Confidential 25.1. Members Of The Bac, Including Its Staff And Personnel, As Well As Its Secretariat And Twg, Are Prohibited From Making Or Accepting Any Kind Of Communication With Any Bidder Regarding The Evaluation Of Their Bids Until The Issuance Of The Notice Of Award, Unless N The Case Of Itb Clause 26. 25.2. Any Effort By A Bidder To Influence The Procuring Entity In The Procuring Entity’s Decision In Respect Of Bid Evaluation, Bid Comparison Or Contract Award Will Result In The Rejection Of The Bidder’s Bid. 26. Clarification Of Bids To Assist In The Evaluation, Comparison And Post-qualification Of The Bids, The Procuring Entity May Ask In Writing Any Bidder For A Clarification Of Its Bid. All Responses To Requests For Clarification Shall Be In Writing. Any Clarification Submitted By A Bidder In Respect To Its Bid And That Is Not In Response To A Request By The Procuring Entity Shall Not Be Considered 27. Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 27.1. The Procuring Entity Will Undertake The Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids Which Have Passed The Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids, Pursuant To Itb Clause 24, In Order To Determine The Lowest Calculated Bid. 27.2. In Evaluating The Bids To Get The Lowest Calculated Bid, The Procuring Entity Shall Undertake The Following: (a) The Detailed Evaluation Of The Financial Component Of The Bids, To Establish The Correct Calculated Prices Of The Bids; And (b) The Ranking Of The Total Bid Prices As So Calculated From The Lowest To Highest. The Bid With The Lowest Price Shall Be Identified As The Lowest Calculated Bid. 27.3. The Procuring Entity's Bac Shall Immediately Conduct A Detailed Evaluation Of All Bids Rated “passed,” Using Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion. The Bac Shall Consider The Following In The Evaluation Of Bids: (a) Completeness Of The Bid. Unless The Itb Specifically Allows Partial Bids, Bids Not Addressing Or Providing All Of The Required Items In The Schedule Of Requirements Including, Where Applicable, Bill Of Quantities, Shall Be Considered Non-responsive And, Thus, Automatically Disqualified. In This Regard, Where A Required Item Is Provided, But No Price Is Indicated, The Same Shall Be Considered As Non-responsive, But Specifying A "0" (zero) For The Said Item Would Mean That It Is Being Offered For Free To The Procuring Entity; And (b) Arithmetical Corrections. Consider Computational Errors And Omissions To Enable Proper Comparison Of All Eligible Bids. It May Also Consider Bid Modifications If Expressly Allowed In The Bds. Any Adjustment Shall Be Calculated In Monetary Terms To Determine The Calculated Prices. 27.4. Based On The Detailed Evaluation Of Bids, Those That Comply With The Above-mentioned Requirements Shall Be Ranked In The Ascending Order Of Their Total Calculated Bid Prices, As Evaluated And Corrected For Computational Errors, Discounts And Other Modifications, To Identify The Lowest Calculated Bid. Total Calculated Bid Prices, As Evaluated And Corrected For Computational Errors, Discounts And Other Modifications, Which Exceed The Abc Shall Not Be Considered, Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Bds. 27.5. The Procuring Entity’s Evaluation Of Bids Shall Only Be Based On The Bid Price Quoted In The Financial Bid Form 27.6. Bids Shall Be Evaluated On An Equal Footing To Ensure Fair Competition. For This Purpose, All Bidders Shall Be Required To Include In Their Bids The Cost Of All Taxes, Such As, But Not Limited To, Value Added Tax (vat), Income Tax, Local Taxes, And Other Fiscal Levies And Duties Which Shall Be Itemized In The Bid Form And Reflected In The Detailed Estimates. Such Bids, Including Said Taxes, Shall Be The Basis For Bid Evaluation And Comparison. 28. Post Qualification 28.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Determine To Its Satisfaction Whether The Bidder That Is Evaluated As Having Submitted The Lowest Calculated Bid (lcb) Complies With And Is Responsive To All The Requirements And Conditions Specified In Itb Clauses 5, 12, And 13. 28.2. Within A Non-extendible Period Of Three (3) Calendar Days From Receipt By The Bidder Of The Notice From The Bac That It Submitted The Lcb, The Bidder Shall Submit The Following Documentary Requirements: (a) Tax Clearance Per Executive Order 398, Series Of 2005; (b) Latest Income And Business Tax Returns In The Form Specified In The Bds; (c) Certificate Of Philgeps Registration; And (d) Other Appropriate Licenses And Permits Required By Law And Stated In The Bds. Failure Of The Bidder Declared As Lcb To Duly Submit The Requirements Under This Clause Or A Finding Against The Veracity Of Such, Shall Be Ground For Forfeiture Of The Bid Security And Disqualification Of The Bidder For Award. 28.3. The Determination Shall Be Based Upon An Examination Of The Documentary Evidence Of The Bidder’s Qualifications Submitted Pursuant To Itb Clauses 12 And 13, As Well As Other Information As The Procuring Entity Deems Necessary And Appropriate, Using A Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion. 28.4. If The Bac Determines That The Bidder With The Lowest Calculated Bid Passes All The Criteria For Post-qualification, It Shall Declare The Said Bid As The Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid, And Recommend To The Head Of The Procuring Entity The Award Of Contract To The Said Bidder At Its Submitted Price Or Its Calculated Bid Price, Whichever Is Lower, Subject To Itb Clause 30.3. 28.5. A Negative Determination Shall Result In Rejection Of The Bidder’s Bid, In Which Event The Procuring Entity Shall Proceed To The Next Lowest Calculated Bid To Make A Similar Determination Of That Bidder’s Capabilities To Perform Satisfactorily. If The Second Bidder, However, Fails The Post Qualification, The Procedure For Post Qualification Shall Be Repeated For The Bidder With The Next Lowest Calculated Bid, And So On Until The Lowest Calculated And Responsive Bid Is Determined For Contract Award. 28.6. Within A Period Not Exceeding Seven (7) Calendar Days From The Date Of Receipt Of The Recommendation Of The Bac, The Head Of The Procuring Entity Shall Approve Or Disapprove The Said Recommendation. In The Case Of Government Owned And Government-owned And/or -controlled Corporations (goccs) And Government Financial Institutions (gfis), The Period Provided Herein Shall Be Fifteen (15) Calendar Days. 29. Reservation Clause 29.1. Notwithstanding The Eligibility Or Post-qualification Of A Bidder, The Procuring Entity Concerned Reserves The Right To Review Its Qualifications At Any Stage Of The Procurement Process If It Has Reasonable Grounds To Believe That A Misrepresentation Has Been Made By The Said Bidder, Or That There Has Been A Change In The Bidder’s Capability To Undertake The Project From The Time It Submitted Its Eligibility Requirements. Should Such Review Uncover Any Misrepresentation Made In The Eligibility And Bidding Requirements, Statements Or Documents, Or Any Changes In The Situation Of The Bidder Which Will Affect Its Capability To Undertake The Project So That It Fails The Preset Eligibility Or Bid Evaluation Criteria, The Procuring Entity Shall Consider The Said Bidder As Ineligible And Shall Disqualify It From Submitting A Bid Or From Obtaining An Award Or Contract. 29.2. Based On The Following Grounds, The Procuring Entity Reserves The Right To Reject Any And All Bids, Declare A Failure Of Bidding At Any Time Prior To The Contract Award, Or Not To Award The Contract, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability, And Make No Assurance That A Contract Shall Be Entered Into As A Result Of The Bidding: (a) If There Is Prima Facie Evidence Of Collusion Between Appropriate Public Officers Or Employees Of The Procuring Entity, Or Between The Bac And Any Of The Bidders, Or If The Collusion Is Between Or Among The Bidders Themselves, Or Between A Bidder And A Third Party, Including Any Act Which Restricts, Suppresses Or Nullifies Or Tends To Restrict, Suppress Or Nullify Competition; (b) If The Procuring Entity’s Bac Is Found To Have Failed In Following The Prescribed Bidding Procedures; Or (c) For Any Justifiable And Reasonable Ground Where The Award Of The Contract Will Not Redound To The Benefit Of The Government As Follows: (i) If The Physical And Economic Conditions Have Significantly Changed So As To Render The Project No Longer Economically, Financially Or Technically Feasible As Determined By The Head Of The Procuring Entity; (ii) If The Project Is No Longer Necessary As Determined By The Head Of The Procuring Entity; And (iii) If The Source Of Funds For The Project Has Been Withheld Or Reduced Through No Fault Of The Procuring Entity. 29.3. In Addition, The Procuring Entity May Likewise Declare A Failure Of Bidding When: (a) No Bids Are Received; (b) All Prospective Bidders Are Declared Ineligible; (c) All Bids Fail To Comply With All The Bid Requirements Or Fail Post-qualification; Or (d) The Bidder With The Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid Refuses, Without Justifiable Cause To Accept The Award Of Contract, And No Award Is Made. F. Award Of Contract 30. Contract Award 30.1. Subject To Itb Clause 28, The Procuring Entity Shall Award The Contract To The Bidder Whose Bid Has Been Determined To Be The Lowest Calculated And Responsive Bid (lcrb). 30.2. Prior To The Expiration Of The Period Of Bid Validity, The Procuring Entity Shall Notify The Successful Bidder In Writing That Its Bid Has Been Accepted, Through A Notice Of Award Received Personally Or Sent By Registered Mail Or Electronically, Receipt Of Which Must Be Confirmed In Writing Within Two (2) Days By The Lcrb And Submitted Personally Or Sent By Registered Mail Or Electronically To The Procuring Entity. 30.3. Notwithstanding The Issuance Of The Notice Of Award, Award Of Contract Shall Be Subject To The Following Conditions: (a) Submission Of The Following Documents Within The Prescribed Period From Receipt By The Bidder Of The Notice That It Has The Lowest Calculated And Responsive Bid: (i) Valid Jva, If Applicable, Within Ten (10) Calendar Days; (ii) Valid Pcab License And Registration For The Type And Cost Of The Contract To Be Bid For Foreign Bidders, Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days, If Allowed Under A Treaty Or International Or Executive Agreement Mentioned In Itb Clause 12.1(a)(iv); (b) Posting Of The Performance Security In Accordance With Itb Clause 32; (c) Signing Of The Contract As Provided In Itb Clause 31; And (d) Approval By Higher Authority, If Required. 31. Signing Of The Contract 31.1. At The Same Time As The Procuring Entity Notifies The Successful Bidder That Its Bid Has Been Accepted, The Procuring Entity Shall Send The Contract Form To The Bidder, Which Contract Has Been Provided In The Bidding Documents, Incorporating Therein All Agreements Between The Parties. 31.2. Within Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice Of Award, The Successful Bidder Shall Post The Required Performance Security, Sign And Date The Contract And Return It To The Procuring Entity. 31.3. The Procuring Entity Shall Enter Into Contract With The Successful Bidder Within The Same Ten (10) Calendar Day Period Provided That All The Documentary Requirements Are Complied With. 31.4. The Following Documents Shall Form Part Of The Contract: (a) Contract Agreement; (b) Bidding Documents; (c) Winning Bidder’s Bid, Including The Technical And Financial Proposals, And All Other Documents/statements Submitted; (d) Performance Security; (e) Credit Line In Accordance With Itb Clause 5.5, If Applicable; (f) Notice Of Award Of Contract; And (g) Other Contract Documents That May Be Required By Existing Laws And/or Specified In The Bds. 32. Performance Security 32.1. To Guarantee The Faithful Performance By The Winning Bidder Of Its Obligations Under The Contract, It Shall Post A Performance Security Within A Maximum Period Of Ten (10) Calendar Days From The Receipt Of The Notice Of Award From The Procuring Entity And In No Case Later Than The Signing Of The Contract. 32.2. The Performance Security Shall Be Denominated In Philippine Pesos And Posted In Favor Of The Procuring Entity In An Amount Equal To The Percentage Of The Total Contract Price As Stated In The Bds In Accordance With The Following Schedule: 33. 33.1. Form Of Performance Security Amount Of Performance Security (equal To Percentage Of The Total Contract Price) (a) Cash Or Cashier’s/manager’s Check Issued By A Universal Or Commercial Bank. Ten Percent (10%) (b) Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit Issued By A Universal Or Commercial Bank: Provided, However, That It Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank, If Issued By A Foreign Bank. (c) Surety Bond Callable Upon Demand Issued By A Surety Or Insurance Company Duly Certified By The Insurance Commission As Authorized To Issue Such Security; And/or Thirty Percent (30%) (d) Any Combination Of The Foregoing. Proportionate To Share Of Form With Respect To Total Amount Of Security 33.2. Failure Of The Successful Bidder To Comply With The Above-mentioned Requirement Shall Constitute Sufficient Ground For The Annulment Of The Award And Forfeiture Of The Bid Security, In Which Event The Procuring Entity Shall Initiate And Complete The Post Qualification Of The Second Lowest Calculated Bid. The Procedure Shall Be Repeated Until The Lowest Calculated And Responsive Bid Is Identified And Selected For Contract Award. However If No Bidder Passed Post-qualification, The Bac Shall Declare The Bidding A Failure And Conduct A Re-bidding With Re-advertisement. 34. Notice To Proceed 34.1. Within Three (3) Calendar Days From The Date Of Approval Of The Contract By The Appropriate Government Approving Authority, The Procuring Entity Shall Issue Its Notice To Proceed To The Bidder. 34.2. The Contract Effectivity Date Shall Be Provided In The Notice To Proceed By The Procuring Entity, Which Date Shall Not Be Later Than Seven (7) Calendar Days From The Issuance Of The Notice To Proceed. Section Iii. Bid Data Sheet Bid Data Sheet Itb Clause 1.1 The Procuring Entity Is Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar. The Name Of The Contract Is Rehabilitation / Improvement Of Longcop St. Barangay E. Laodenio, Mapanas N. Samar The Identification Number Of The Contract Is Pr No-2024-11-104__ 2 The Funding Source Is: 20% Economic Development Fund (edf) For Fy 2025. The Name Of The Project Is: Rehabilitation / Improvement Of Longcop St. Barangay E. Laodenio, Mapanas N. Samar 3.1 No Further Instructions. 5.1 No Further Instructions. 5.2 Bidding Is Restricted To Eligible Bidders As Defined In Itb Clause 5.1. 5.4 For This Purpose, Similar Contracts Shall Refer To Bidder’s Annual Turnover From All Works Average Over The Last Three Years Shall Be Equal To 50% Of The Estimated Cost Of The Contract Being Procured. The Bidder Must Have Completed, Within The Past Ten (10) Years From The Submission Of Bids, A Single Contract That Is Similar To This Project, Equivalent To At Least Eighty Percent (80%) Of The Abc. 8.1 “subcontracting Is Not Allowed.” 8.2 “not Applicable”. 9.1 The Procuring Entity Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference For This Project On December 05, 2024 At 10:00 A.m. At Executive Conference 2nd Floor Of New Municipal Bldg. Mapanas, Northern Samar. 10.1 The Procuring Entity’s Address Is: The Municipality Of Mapanas, Province Of Northern Samar Ma. Teresa L. Minguez Lgu-bac Chairperson Tel. No. 09778033758 10.3 No Further Instructions. 12.1 Not Applicable 12.1(a)(i) “no Other Acceptable Proof Of Registration Is Recognized.” 12.1(a)(iv) No Further Instructions. 13.1 “no Additional Requirements” 13.1(b) The Abc Is Php 1,492,688.53 Any Bid With A Financial Component Exceeding This Amount Shall Not Be Accepted. 14.2 “no Further Instructions.” 15.4 No Further Instruction. 16.1 The Bid Prices Shall Be Quoted In Philippine Pesos. 17.1 Bids Will Be Valid Until 120 Calendar Days After The Bid Submission Deadline Date As Prescribed By The Procuring Entity) 18.1 The Bid Security Shall Be In The Following Amount: 1. The Amount Of 29, 853. 77 If Bid Security Is In Cash, Cashier’s/manager’s Check, Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit; 2. The Amount Of 74,634.43 If Bid Security Is In Su Rety Bond; Or 3. Any Combination Of The Foregoing Proportionate To The Share Of Form With Respect To Total Amount Of Security. 18.2 The Bid Security Shall Be Valid Twenty Eight Days Beyond The Validity Period Of The Bid. 20.3 Each Bidder Shall Submit One Original And One Copy Of The First And Second Components Of Its Bid. 21 The Address For Submission Of Bids Is Ma. Teresa L. Minguez Lgu-bac Chairperson Bac Office @ Mpdo, 1st Floor, New Municipal Bldg. Municipality Of Mapanas, Northern Samar The Deadline For Submission Of Bids Is 9:00 A.m. On December 16 , 2024. 22 The Place Of Bid Opening Is Executive Conference Room, 2nd Floor, New Municipal Bldg. Municipality Of Mapanas, Northern Samar. The Date And Time Of Bid Opening Is December 16, 2024 At Exactly 10:00 A.m. 24.2 No Further Instructions. 27.3(b) Bid Modification Is Not Allowed. 27.4 No Further Instructions. 28.2(b) Bidders Have Option To Submit Manually Filed Tax Returns Or Tax Returns Filed Through The Electronic Filing And Payments System (efps). Note: The Latest Income And Business Tax Returns Are Those Within The Last Six Months Preceding The Date Of Bid Submission. 28.2(d) List Licenses And Permits Relevant To The Project And The Corresponding Law Requiring It. 1. Taxpayer’s Identification Number 2. Vat Registration 3. Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (pcab) License The Requirements Are Applicable Only In A Case Where The Lowest Calculated Bid (lcb) Is Submitted By A Domestic Bidder, And If The Lowest Calculated Bid (lcb) Is Submitted By A Foreign Bidder, This Requirements Are Not Applicable 31.4(g) List Additional Contract Documents Relevant To The Project That May Be Required By Existing Laws And/or The Procuring Entity, Such As Construction Schedule And S-curve, Manpower Schedule, Construction Methods, Equipment Utilization Schedule, Construction Safety And Health Program Approved By The Department Of Labor And Employment, And Pert/cpm. 32.2 The Performance Security Shall Be In The Following Amount: 1. The Amount Of 10% Of Contract If Performance Security Is In Cash, Cashier’s/manager’s Check, Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit; 2. The Amount Of 30% Of Contract If Performance Security Is In Surety Bond; Or 3. Any Combination Of The Foregoing Proportionate To The Share Of Form With Respect To Total Amount Of Security. Section Iv. General Conditions Of Contract Table Of Contents 1. Definitions 41 2. Interpretation 43 3. Governing Language And Law 43 4. Communications 43 5. Possession Of Site 43 6. The Contractor’s Obligations 44 7. Performance Security 45 8. Subcontracting 46 9. Liquidated Damages 46 10. Site Investigation Reports 47 11. The Procuring Entity, Licenses And Permits 47 12. Contractor’s Risk And Warranty Security 47 13. Liability Of The Contractor 49 14. Procuring Entity’s Risk 49 15. Insurance 49 16. Termination For Default Of Contractor 51 17. Termination For Default Of Procuring Entity 51 18. Termination For Other Causes 52 19. Procedures For Termination Of Contracts 53 20. Force Majeure, Release From Performance 56 21. Resolution Of Disputes 56 22. Suspension Of Loan, Credit, Grant, Or Appropriation 57 23. Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Decisions 57 24. Approval Of Drawings And Temporary Works By The Procuring Entity’s Representative 57 25. Acceleration And Delays Ordered By The Procuring Entity’s Representative 58 26. Extension Of The Intended Completion Date 58 27. Right To Vary 58 28. Contractors Right To Claim 59 29. Dayworks 59 30. Early Warning 59 31. Program Of Work 59 32. Management Conferences 60 33. Bill Of Quantities 60 34. Instructions, Inspections And Audits 61 35. Identifying Defects 61 36. Cost Of Repairs 61 37. Correction Of Defects 61 38. Uncorrected Defects 62 39. Advance Payment 62 40. Progress Payments 62 41. Payment Certificates 63 42. Retention 63 43. Variation Orders 64 44. Contract Completion 66 45. Suspension Of Work 66 46. Payment On Termination 67 47. Extension Of Contract Time 67 48. Price Adjustment 68 49. Completion 68 50. Taking Over 69 51. Operating And Maintenance Manuals 69 1. Definitions For Purposes Of This Clause, Boldface Type Is Used To Identify Defined Terms. 1.1. The Arbiter Is The Person Appointed Jointly By The Procuring Entity And The Contractor To Resolve Disputes In The First Instance, As Provided For In Gcc Clause 21. 1.2. Bill Of Quantities Refers To A List Of The Specific Items Of The Work And Their Corresponding Unit Prices, Lump Sums, And/or Provisional Sums. 1.3. The Completion Date Is The Date Of Completion Of The Works As Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative, In Accordance With Gcc Clause 49. 1.4. The Contract Is The Contract Between The Procuring Entity And The Contractor To Execute, Complete, And Maintain The Works. 1.5. The Contract Price Is The Price Stated In The Letter Of Acceptance And Thereafter To Be Paid By The Procuring Entity To The Contractor For The Execution Of The Works In Accordance With This Contract. 1.6. Contract Time Extension Is The Allowable Period For The Contractor To Complete The Works In Addition To The Original Completion Date Stated In This Contract. 1.7. The Contractor Is The Juridical Entity Whose Proposal Has Been Accepted By The Procuring Entity And To Whom The Contract To Execute The Work Was Awarded. 1.8. The Contractor’s Bid Is The Signed Offer Or Proposal Submitted By The Contractor To The Procuring Entity In Response To The Bidding Documents. 1.9. Days Are Calendar Days; Months Are Calendar Months. 1.10. Dayworks Are Varied Work Inputs Subject To Payment On A Time Basis For The Contractor’s Employees And Equipment, In Addition To Payments For Associated Materials And Plant. 1.11. A Defect Is Any Part Of The Works Not Completed In Accordance With The Contract. 1.12. The Defects Liability Certificate Is The Certificate Issued By Procuring Entity’s Representative Upon Correction Of Defects By The Contractor. 1.13. The Defects Liability Period Is The One Year Period Between Contract Completion And Final Acceptance Within Which The Contractor Assumes The Responsibility To Undertake The Repair Of Any Damage To The Works At His Own Expense. 1.14. Drawings Are Graphical Presentations Of The Works. They Include All Supplementary Details, Shop Drawings, Calculations, And Other Information Provided Or Approved For The Execution Of This Contract. 1.15. Equipment Refers To All Facilities, Supplies, Appliances, Materials Or Things Required For The Execution And Completion Of The Work Provided By The Contractor And Which Shall Not Form Or Are Not Intended To Form Part Of The Permanent Works. 1.16. The Intended Completion Date Refers To The Date Specified In The Scc When The Contractor Is Expected To Have Completed The Works. The Intended Completion Date May Be Revised Only By The Procuring Entity’s Representative By Issuing An Extension Of Time Or An Acceleration Order. 1.17. Materials Are All Supplies, Including Consumables, Used By The Contractor For Incorporation In The Works. 1.18. The Notice To Proceed Is A Written Notice Issued By The Procuring Entity Or The Procuring Entity’s Representative To The Contractor Requiring The Latter To Begin The Commencement Of The Work Not Later Than A Specified Or Determinable Date. 1.19. Permanent Works All Permanent Structures And All Other Project Features And Facilities Required To Be Constructed And Completed In Accordance With This Contract Which Shall Be Delivered To The Procuring Entity And Which Shall Remain At The Site After The Removal Of All Temporary Works. 1.20. Plant Refers To The Machinery, Apparatus, And The Like Intended To Form An Integral Part Of The Permanent Works. 1.21. The Procuring Entity Is The Party Who Employs The Contractor To Carry Out The Works Stated In The Scc. 1.22. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Refers To The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or His Duly Authorized Representative, Identified In The Scc, Who Shall Be Responsible For Supervising The Execution Of The Works And Administering This Contract. 1.23. The Site Is The Place Provided By The Procuring Entity Where The Works Shall Be Executed And Any Other Place Or Places Which May Be Designated In The Scc, Or Notified To The Contractor By The Procuring Entity’s Representative As Forming Part Of The Site. 1.24. Site Investigation Reports Are Those That Were Included In The Bidding Documents And Are Factual And Interpretative Reports About The Surface And Subsurface Conditions At The Site. 1.25. Slippage Is A Delay In Work Execution Occurring When Actual Accomplishment Falls Below The Target As Measured By The Difference Between The Scheduled And Actual Accomplishment Of The Work By The Contractor As Established From The Work Schedule. This Is Actually Described As A Percentage Of The Whole Works. 1.26. Specifications Means The Description Of Works To Be Done And The Qualities Of Materials To Be Used, The Equipment To Be Installed And The Mode Of Construction. 1.27. The Start Date, As Specified In The Scc, Is The Date When The Contractor Is Obliged To Commence Execution Of The Works. It Does Not Necessarily Coincide With Any Of The Site Possession Dates. 1.28. A Subcontractor Is Any Person Or Organization To Whom A Part Of The Works Has Been Subcontracted By The Contractor, As Allowed By The Procuring Entity, But Not Any Assignee Of Such Person. 1.29. Temporary Works Are Works Designed, Constructed, Installed, And Removed By The Contractor That Are Needed For Construction Or Installation Of The Permanent Works. 1.30. Work(s)refer To The Permanent Works And Temporary Works To Be Executed By The Contractor In Accordance With This Contract, Including (i) The Furnishing Of All Labor, Materials, Equipment And Others Incidental, Necessary Or Convenient To The Complete Execution Of The Works; (ii) The Passing Of Any Tests Before Acceptance By The Procuring Entity’s Representative; (iii) And The Carrying Out Of All Duties And Obligations Of The Contractor Imposed By This Contract As Described In The Scc. 2. Interpretation 2.1. In Interpreting The Conditions Of Contract, Singular Also Means Plural, Male Also Means Female Or Neuter, And The Other Way Around. Headings Have No Significance. Words Have Their Normal Meaning Under The Language Of This Contract Unless Specifically Defined. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Will Provide Instructions Clarifying Queries About The Conditions Of Contract. 2.2. If Sectional Completion Is Specified In The Scc, References In The Conditions Of Contract To The Works, The Completion Date, And The Intended Completion Date Apply To Any Section Of The Works (other Than References To The Completion Date And Intended Completion Date For The Whole Of The Works). 3. Governing Language And Law 3.1. This Contract Has Been Executed In The English Language, Which Shall Be The Binding And Controlling Language For All Matters Relating To The Meaning Or Interpretation Of This Contract. All Correspondence And Other Documents Pertaining To This Contract Which Are Exchanged By The Parties Shall Be Written In English. 3.2. This Contract Shall Be Interpreted In Accordance With The Laws Of The Republic Of The Philippines. 4. Communications Communications Between Parties That Are Referred To In The Conditions Shall Be Effective Only When In Writing. A Notice Shall Be Effective Only When It Is Received By The Concerned Party. 5. Possession Of Site 5.1. On The Date Specified In The Scc, The Procuring Entity Shall Grant The Contractor Possession Of So Much Of The Site As May Be Required To Enable It To Proceed With The Execution Of The Works. If The Contractor Suffers Delay Or Incurs Cost From Failure On The Part Of The Procuring Entity To Give Possession In Accordance With The Terms Of This Clause, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Give The Contractor A Contract Time Extension And Certify Such Sum As Fair To Cover The Cost Incurred, Which Sum Shall Be Paid By Procuring Entity. 5.2. If Possession Of A Portion Is Not Given By The Date Stated In The Scc Clause 5.1, The Procuring Entity Will Be Deemed To Have Delayed The Start Of The Relevant Activities. The Resulting Adjustments In Contact Time To Address Such Delay Shall Be In Accordance With Gcc Clause 47. 5.3. The Contractor Shall Bear All Costs And Charges For Special Or Temporary Right-of-way Required By It In Connection With Access To The Site. The Contractor Shall Also Provide At His Own Cost Any Additional Facilities Outside The Site Required By It For Purposes Of The Works. 5.4. The Contractor Shall Allow The Procuring Entity’s Representative And Any Person Authorized By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Access To The Site And To Any Place Where Work In Connection With This Contract Is Being Carried Out Or Is Intended To Be Carried Out. 6. The Contractor’s Obligations 6.1. The Contractor Shall Carry Out The Works Properly And In Accordance With This Contract. The Contractor Shall Provide All Supervision, Labor, Materials, Plant And Contractor's Equipment, Which May Be Required. All Materials And Plant On Site Shall Be Deemed To Be The Property Of The Procuring Entity. 6.2. The Contractor Shall Commence Execution Of The Works On The Start Date And Shall Carry Out The Works In Accordance With The Program Of Work Submitted By The Contractor, As Updated With The Approval Of The Procuring Entity’s Representative, And Complete Them By The Intended Completion Date. 6.3. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For The Safety Of All Activities On The Site. 6.4. The Contractor Shall Carry Out All Instructions Of The Procuring Entity’s Representative That Comply With The Applicable Laws Where The Site Is Located. 6.5. The Contractor Shall Employ The Key Personnel Named In The Schedule Of Key Personnel, As Referred To In The Scc, To Carry Out The Supervision Of The Works. The Procuring Entity Will Approve Any Proposed Replacement Of Key Personnel Only If Their Relevant Qualifications And Abilities Are Equal To Or Better Than Those Of The Personnel Listed In The Schedule. 6.6. If The Procuring Entity’s Representative Asks The Contractor To Remove A Member Of The Contractor’s Staff Or Work Force, For Justifiable Cause, The Contractor Shall Ensure That The Person Leaves The Site Within Seven (7) Days And Has No Further Connection With The Work In This Contract. 6.7. During Contract Implementation, The Contractor And His Subcontractors Shall Abide At All Times By All Labor Laws, Including Child Labor Related Enactments, And Other Relevant Rules. 6.8. The Contractor Shall Submit To The Procuring Entity For Consent The Name And Particulars Of The Person Authorized To Receive Instructions On Behalf Of The Contractor. 6.9. The Contractor Shall Cooperate And Share The Site With Other Contractors, Public Authorities, Utilities, And The Procuring Entity Between The Dates Given In The Schedule Of Other Contractors Particularly When They Shall Require Access To The Site. The Contractor Shall Also Provide Facilities And Services For Them During This Period. The Procuring Entity May Modify The Schedule Of Other Contractors, And Shall Notify The Contractor Of Any Such Modification Thereto. 6.10. Should Anything Of Historical Or Other Interest Or Of Significant Value Be Unexpectedly Discovered On The Site, It Shall Be The Property Of The Procuring Entity. The Contractor Shall Notify The Procuring Entity’s Representative Of Such Discoveries And Carry Out The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Instructions In Dealing With Them. 7. Performance Security 7.1. Within Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice Of Award From The Procuring Entity But In No Case Later Than The Signing Of The Contract By Both Parties, The Contractor Shall Furnish The Performance Security In Any The Forms Prescribed In Itb Clause 32.2. 7.2. The Performance Security Posted In Favor Of The Procuring Entity Shall Be Forfeited In The Event It Is Established That The Contractor Is In Default In Any Of Its Obligations Under The Contract. 7.3. The Performance Security Shall Remain Valid Until Issuance By The Procuring Entity Of The Certificate Of Final Acceptance. 7.4. The Performance Security May Be Released By The Procuring Entity And Returned To The Contractor After The Issuance Of The Certificate Of Final Acceptance Subject To The Following Conditions: (a) There Are No Pending Claims Against The Contractor Or The Surety Company Filed By The Procuring Entity; (b) The Contractor Has No Pending Claims For Labor And Materials Filed Against It; And (c) Other Terms Specified In The Scc. 7.5. The Contractor Shall Post An Additional Performance Security Following The Amount And Form Specified In Itb Clause 32.2 To Cover Any Cumulative Increase Of More Than Ten Percent (10%) Over The Original Value Of The Contract As A Result Of Amendments To Order Or Change Orders, Extra Work Orders And Supplemental Agreements, As The Case May Be. The Contractor Shall Cause The Extension Of The Validity Of The Performance Security To Cover Approved Contract Time Extensions. 7.6. In Case Of A Reduction In The Contract Value Or For Partially Completed Works Under The Contract Which Are Usable And Accepted By The Procuring Entity The Use Of Which, In The Judgment Of The Implementing Agency Or The Procuring Entity, Will Not Affect The Structural Integrity Of The Entire Project, The Procuring Entity Shall Allow A Proportional Reduction In The Original Performance Security, Provided That Any Such Reduction Is More Than Ten Percent (10%) And That The Aggregate Of Such Reductions Is Not More Than Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Original Performance Security. 7.7. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Scc, The Contractor, By Entering Into The Contract With The Procuring Entity, Acknowledges The Right Of The Procuring Entity To Institute Action Pursuant To Act 3688 Against Any Subcontractor Be They An Individual, Firm, Partnership, Corporation, Or Association Supplying The Contractor With Labor, Materials And/or Equipment For The Performance Of This Contract. 8. Subcontracting 8.1. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Scc, The Contractor Cannot Subcontract Works More Than The Percentage Specified In Itb Clause 8.1. 8.2. Subcontracting Of Any Portion Of The Works Does Not Relieve The Contractor Of Any Liability Or Obligation Under This Contract. The Contractor Will Be Responsible For The Acts, Defaults, And Negligence Of Any Subcontractor, Its Agents, Servants Or Workmen As Fully As If These Were The Contractor’s Own Acts, Defaults, Or Negligence, Or Those Of Its Agents, Servants Or Workmen. 8.3. Subcontractors Disclosed And Identified During The Bidding May Be Changed During The Implementation Of This Contract, Subject To Compliance With The Required Qualifications And The Approval Of The Procuring Entity. 9. Liquidated Damages 9.1. The Contractor Shall Pay Liquidated Damages To The Procuring Entity For Each Day That The Completion Date Is Later Than The Intended Completion Date. The Applicable Liquidated Damages Is At Least One-tenth (1/10) Of A Percent Of The Cost Of The Unperformed Portion For Every Day Of Delay. The Total Amount Of Liquidated Damages Shall Not Exceed Ten Percent (10%) Of The Amount Of The Contract. The Procuring Entity May Deduct Liquidated Damages From Payments Due To The Contractor. Payment Of Liquidated Damages Shall Not Affect The Contractor. Once The Cumulative Amount Of Liquidated Damages Reaches Ten Percent (10%) Of The Amount Of This Contract, The Procuring Entity Shall Rescind This Contract, Without Prejudice To Other Courses Of Action And Remedies Open To It. 9.2. If The Intended Completion Date Is Extended After Liquidated Damages Have Been Paid, The Engineer Of The Procuring Entity Shall Correct Any Overpayment Of Liquidated Damages By The Contractor By Adjusting The Next Payment Certificate. The Contractor Shall Be Paid Interest On The Overpayment, Calculated From The Date Of Payment To The Date Of Repayment, At The Rates Specified In Gcc Clause 40.3. 10. Site Investigation Reports The Contractor, In Preparing The Bid, Shall Rely On Any Site Investigation Reports Referred To In The Scc Supplemented By Any Information Obtained By The Contractor. 11. The Procuring Entity, Licenses And Permits The Procuring Entity Shall, If Requested By The Contractor, Assist Him In Applying For Permits, Licenses Or Approvals, Which Are Required For The Works. 12. Contractor’s Risk And Warranty Security 12.1. The Contractor Shall Assume Full Responsibility For The Works From The Time Project Construction Commenced Up To Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity And Shall Be Held Responsible For Any Damage Or Destruction Of The Works Except Those Occasioned By Force Majeure. The Contractor Shall Be Fully Responsible For The Safety, Protection, Security, And Convenience Of His Personnel, Third Parties, And The Public At Large, As Well As The Works, Equipment, Installation, And The Like To Be Affected By His Construction Work. 12.2. The Defects Liability Period For Infrastructure Projects Shall Be One Year From Contract Completion Up To Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity. During This Period, The Contractor Shall Undertake The Repair Works, At His Own Expense, Of Any Damage To The Works On Account Of The Use Of Materials Of Inferior Quality Within Ninety (90) Days From The Time The Head Of The Procuring Entity Has Issued An Order To Undertake Repair. In Case Of Failure Or Refusal To Comply With This Mandate, The Procuring Entity Shall Undertake Such Repair Works And Shall Be Entitled To Full Reimbursement Of Expenses Incurred Therein Upon Demand. 12.3. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Scc, In Case The Contractor Fails To Comply With The Preceding Paragraph, The Procuring Entity Shall Forfeit Its Performance Security, Subject Its Property (ies) To Attachment Or Garnishment Proceedings, And Perpetually Disqualify It From Participating In Any Public Bidding. All Payables Of The Gop In His Favor Shall Be Offset To Recover The Costs. 12.4. After Final Acceptance Of The Works By The Procuring Entity, The Contractor Shall Be Held Responsible For “structural Defects”, I.e., Major Faults/flaws/deficiencies In One Or More Key Structural Elements Of The Project Which May Lead To Structural Failure Of The Completed Elements Or Structure, Or “structural Failures”, I.e., Where One Or More Key Structural Elements In An Infrastructure Facility Fails Or Collapses, Thereby Rendering The Facility Or Part Thereof Incapable Of Withstanding The Design Loads, And/or Endangering The Safety Of The Users Or The General Public: (a) Contractor – Where Structural Defects/failures Arise Due To Faults Attributable To Improper Construction, Use Of Inferior Quality/substandard Materials, And Any Violation Of The Contract Plans And Specifications, The Contractor Shall Be Held Liable; (b) Consultants – Where Structural Defects/failures Arise Due To Faulty And/or Inadequate Design And Specifications As Well As Construction Supervision, Then The Consultant Who Prepared The Design Or Undertook Construction Supervision For The Project Shall Be Held Liable; (c) Procuring Entity’s Representatives/project Manager/construction Managers And Supervisors – The Project Owner’s Representative(s), Project Manager, Construction Manager, And Supervisor(s) Shall Be Held Liable In Cases Where The Structural Defects/failures Are Due To His/their Willful Intervention In Altering The Designs And Other Specifications; Negligence Or Omission In Not Approving Or Acting On Proposed Changes To Noted Defects Or Deficiencies In The Design And/or Specifications; And The Use Of Substandard Construction Materials In The Project; (d) Third Parties - Third Parties Shall Be Held Liable In Cases Where Structural Defects/failures Are Caused By Work Undertaken By Them Such As Leaking Pipes, Diggings Or Excavations, Underground Cables And Electrical Wires, Underground Tunnel, Mining Shaft And The Like, In Which Case The Applicable Warranty To Such Structure Should Be Levied To Third Parties For Their Construction Or Restoration Works. (e) Users - In Cases Where Structural Defects/failures Are Due To Abuse/misuse By The End User Of The Constructed Facility And/or Non–compliance By A User With The Technical Design Limits And/or Intended Purpose Of The Same, Then The User Concerned Shall Be Held Liable. 12.5. The Warranty Against Structural Defects/failures, Except Those Occasioned On Force Majeure, Shall Cover The Period Specified In The Scc Reckoned From The Date Of Issuance Of The Certificate Of Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity. 12.6. The Contractor Shall Be Required To Put Up A Warranty Security In The Form Of Cash, Bank Guarantee, Letter Of Credit, Gsis Or Surety Bond Callable On Demand, In Accordance With The Following Schedule: Form Of Warranty Minimum Amount In Percentage (%) Of Total Contract Price (a) Cash Or Letter Of Credit Issued By Universal Or Commercial Bank: Provided, However, That The Letter Of Credit Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank, If Issued By A Foreign Bank Five Percent (5%) (b) Bank Guarantee Confirmed By Universal Or Commercial Bank: Provided, However, That The Letter Of Credit Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank, If Issued By A Foreign Bank Ten Percent (10%) (c) Surety Bond Callable Upon Demand Issued By Gsis Or Any Surety Or Insurance Company Duly Certified By The Insurance Commission Thirty Percent (30%) 12.7. The Warranty Security Shall Be Stated In Philippine Pesos And Shall Remain Effective For One Year From The Date Of Issuance Of The Certificate Of Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity, And Returned Only After The Lapse Of Said One Year Period. 12.8. In Case Of Structural Defects/failure Occurring During The Applicable Warranty Period Provided In Gcc Clause 12.5, The Procuring Entity Shall Undertake The Necessary Restoration Or Reconstruction Works And Shall Be Entitled To Full Reimbursement By The Parties Found To Be Liable For Expenses Incurred Therein Upon Demand, Without Prejudice To The Filing Of Appropriate Administrative, Civil, And/or Criminal Charges Against The Responsible Persons As Well As The Forfeiture Of The Warranty Security Posted In Favor Of The Procuring Entity. 13. Liability Of The Contractor Subject To Additional Provisions, If Any, Set Forth In The Scc, The Contractor’s Liability Under This Contract Shall Be As Provided By The Laws Of The Republic Of The Philippines. 14. Procuring Entity’s Risk 14.1. From The Start Date Until The Certificate Of Final Acceptance Has Been Issued, The Following Are Risks Of The Procuring Entity: (a) The Risk Of Personal Injury, Death, Or Loss Of Or Damage To Property (excluding The Works, Plant, Materials, And Equipment), Which Are Due To: (i) Any Type Of Use Or Occupation Of The Site Authorized By The Procuring Entity After The Official Acceptance Of The Works; Or (ii) Negligence, Breach Of Statutory Duty, Or Interference With Any Legal Right By The Procuring Entity Or By Any Person Employed By Or Contracted To Him Except The Contractor. (b) The Risk Of Damage To The Works, Plant, Materials, And Equipment To The Extent That It Is Due To A Fault Of The Procuring Entity Or In The Procuring Entity’s Design, Or Due To War Or Radioactive Contamination Directly Affecting The Country Where The Works Are To Be Executed. 15. Insurance 15.1. The Contractor Shall, Under His Name And At His Own Expense, Obtain And Maintain, For The Duration Of This Contract, The Following Insurance Coverage: (a) Contractor’s All Risk Insurance; (b) Transportation To The Project Site Of Equipment, Machinery, And Supplies Owned By The Contractor; (c) Personal Injury Or Death Of Contractor’s Employees; And (d) Comprehensive Insurance For Third Party Liability To Contractor’s Direct Or Indirect Act Or Omission Causing Damage To Third Persons. 15.2. The Contractor Shall Provide Evidence To The Procuring Entity’s Representative That The Insurances Required Under This Contract Have Been Effected And Shall, Within A Reasonable Time, Provide Copies Of The Insurance Policies To The Procuring Entity’s Representative. Such Evidence And Such Policies Shall Be Provided To The Procuring Entity’s Through The Procuring Entity’s Representative. 15.3. The Contractor Shall Notify The Insurers Of Changes In The Nature, Extent, Or Program For The Execution Of The Works And Ensure The Adequacy Of The Insurances At All Times In Accordance With The Terms Of This Contract And Shall Produce To The Procuring Entity’s Representative The Insurance Policies In Force Including The Receipts For Payment Of The Current Premiums. The Above Insurance Policies Shall Be Obtained From Any Reputable Insurance Company Approved By The Procuring Entity’s Representative. 15.4. If The Contractor Fails To Obtain And Keep In Force The Insurances Referred To Herein Or Any Other Insurance Which He May Be Required To Obtain Under The Terms Of This Contract, The Procuring Entity May Obtain And Keep In Force Any Such Insurances And Pay Such Premiums As May Be Necessary For The Purpose. From Time To Time, The Procuring Entity May Deduct The Amount It Shall Pay For Said Premiums Including Twenty Five Percent (25%) Therein From Any Monies Due, Or Which May Become Due, To The Contractor, Without Prejudice To The Procuring Entity Exercising Its Right To Impose Other Sanctions Against The Contractor Pursuant To The Provisions Of This Contract. 15.5. In The Event The Contractor Fails To Observe The Above Safeguards, The Procuring Entity May, At The Contractor’s Expense, Take Whatever Measure Is Deemed Necessary For Its Protection And That Of The Contractor’s Personnel And Third Parties, And/or Order The Interruption Of Dangerous Works. In Addition, The Procuring Entity May Refuse To Make The Payments Under Gcc Clause 40 Until The Contractor Complies With This Clause. 15.6. The Contractor Shall Immediately Replace The Insurance Policy Obtained As Required In This Contract, Without Need Of The Procuring Entity’s Demand, With A New Policy Issued By A New Insurance Company Acceptable To The Procuring Entity For Any Of The Following Grounds: (a) The Issuer Of The Insurance Policy To Be Replaced Has: (i) Become Bankrupt; (ii) Been Placed Under Receivership Or Under A Management Committee; (iii) Been Sued For Suspension Of Payment; Or (iv) Been Suspended By The Insurance Commission And Its License To Engage In Business Or Its Authority To Issue Insurance Policies Cancelled; Or (v) Where Reasonable Grounds Exist That The Insurer May Not Be Able, Fully And Promptly, To Fulfill Its Obligation Under The Insurance Policy. 16. Termination For Default Of Contractor 16.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Terminate This Contract For Default When Any Of The Following Conditions Attend Its Implementation: 16.2. Due To The Contractor’s Fault And While The Project Is On-going, It Has Incurred Negative Slippage Of Fifteen Percent (15%) Or More In Accordance With Presidential Decree 1870, Regardless Of Whether Or Not Previous Warnings And Notices Have Been Issued For The Contractor To Improve His Performance; 16.3. Due To Its Own Fault And After This Contract Time Has Expired, The Contractor Incurs Delay In The Completion Of The Work After This Contract Has Expired; Or 16.4. The Contractor: (a) Abandons The Contract Works, Refuses Or Fails To Comply With A Valid Instruction Of The Procuring Entity Or Fails To Proceed Expeditiously And Without Delay Despite A Written Notice By The Procuring Entity; (b) Does Not Actually Have On The Project Site The Minimum Essential Equipment Listed On The Bid Necessary To Prosecute The Works In Accordance With The Approved Program Of Work And Equipment Deployment Schedule As Required For The Project; (c) Does Not Execute The Works In Accordance With This Contract Or Persistently Or Flagrantly Neglects To Carry Out Its Obligations Under This Contract; (d) Neglects Or Refuses To Remove Materials Or To Perform A New Work That Has Been Rejected As Defective Or Unsuitable; Or (e) Sub-lets Any Part Of This Contract Without Approval By The Procuring Entity. 16.5. All Materials On The Site, Plant, Equipment, And Works Shall Be Deemed To Be The Property Of The Procuring Entity If This Contract Is Rescinded Because Of The Contractor’s Default. 17. Termination For Default Of Procuring Entity The Contractor May Terminate This Contract With The Procuring Entity If The Works Are Completely Stopped For A Continuous Period Of At Least Sixty (60) Calendar Days Through No Fault Of Its Own, Due To Any Of The Following Reasons: (a) Failure Of The Procuring Entity To Deliver, Within A Reasonable Time, Supplies, Materials, Right-of-way, Or Other Items It Is Obligated To Furnish Under The Terms Of This Contract; Or (b) The Prosecution Of The Work Is Disrupted By The Adverse Peace And Order Situation, As Certified By The Armed Forces Of The Philippines Provincial Commander And Approved By The Secretary Of National Defense. 18. Termination For Other Causes 18.1. The Procuring Entity May Terminate This Contract, In Whole Or In Part, At Any Time For Its Convenience. The Head Of The Procuring Entity May Terminate This Contract For The Convenience Of The Procuring Entity If He Has Determined The Existence Of Conditions That Make Project Implementation Economically, Financially Or Technically Impractical And/or Unnecessary, Such As, But Not Limited To, Fortuitous Event(s) Or Changes In Law And National Government Policies. 18.2. The Procuring Entity Or The Contractor May Terminate This Contract If The Other Party Causes A Fundamental Breach Of This Contract. 18.3. Fundamental Breaches Of Contract Shall Include, But Shall Not Be Limited To, The Following: (a) The Contractor Stops Work For Twenty Eight (28) Days When No Stoppage Of Work Is Shown On The Current Program Of Work And The Stoppage Has Not Been Authorized By The Procuring Entity’s Representative; (b) The Procuring Entity’s Representative Instructs The Contractor To Delay The Progress Of The Works, And The Instruction Is Not Withdrawn Within Twenty Eight (28) Days; (c) The Procuring Entity Shall Terminate This Contract If The Contractor Is Declared Bankrupt Or Insolvent As Determined With Finality By A Court Of Competent Jurisdiction. In This Event, Termination Will Be Without Compensation To The Contractor, Provided That Such Termination Will Not Prejudice Or Affect Any Right Of Action Or Remedy Which Has Accrued Or Will Accrue Thereafter To The Procuring Entity And/or The Contractor. In The Case Of The Contractor's Insolvency, Any Contractor's Equipment Which The Procuring Entity Instructs In The Notice Is To Be Used Until The Completion Of The Works; (d) A Payment Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Is Not Paid By The Procuring Entity To The Contractor Within Eighty Four (84) Days From The Date Of The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Certificate; (e) The Procuring Entity’s Representative Gives Notice That Failure To Correct A Particular Defect Is A Fundamental Breach Of Contract And The Contractor Fails To Correct It Within A Reasonable Period Of Time Determined By The Procuring Entity’s Representative; (f) The Contractor Does Not Maintain A Security, Which Is Required; (g) The Contractor Has Delayed The Completion Of The Works By The Number Of Days For Which The Maximum Amount Of Liquidated Damages Can Be Paid, As Defined In The Gcc Clause 9; And (h) In Case It Is Determined Prima Facie By The Procuring Entity That The Contractor Has Engaged, Before Or During The Implementation Of The Contract, In Unlawful Deeds And Behaviors Relative To Contract Acquisition And Implementation, Such As, But Not Limited To, The Following: (i) Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, Coercive, And Obstructive Practices As Defined In Itb Clause 3.1(a), Unless Otherwise Specified In The Scc; (ii) Drawing Up Or Using Forged Documents; (iii) Using Adulterated Materials, Means Or Methods, Or Engaging In Production Contrary To Rules Of Science Or The Trade; And (iv) Any Other Act Analogous To The Foregoing. 18.4. The Funding Source Or The Procuring Entity, As Appropriate, Will Seek To Impose The Maximum Civil, Administrative And/or Criminal Penalties Available Under The Applicable Law On Individuals And Organizations Deemed To Be Involved With Corrupt, Fraudulent, Or Coercive Practices. 18.5. When Persons From Either Party To This Contract Gives Notice Of A Fundamental Breach To The Procuring Entity’s Representative In Order To Terminate The Existing Contract For A Cause Other Than Those Listed Under Gcc Clause 18.3, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Decide Whether The Breach Is Fundamental Or Not. 18.6. If This Contract Is Terminated, The Contractor Shall Stop Work Immediately, Make The Site Safe And Secure, And Leave The Site As Soon As Reasonably Possible. 19. Procedures For Termination Of Contracts 19.1. The Following Provisions Shall Govern The Procedures For The Termination Of This Contract: (a) Upon Receipt Of A Written Report Of Acts Or Causes Which May Constitute Ground(s) For Termination As Aforementioned, Or Upon Its Own Initiative, The Procuring Entity Shall, Within A Period Of Seven (7) Calendar Days, Verify The Existence Of Such Ground(s) And Cause The Execution Of A Verified Report, With All Relevant Evidence Attached; (b) Upon Recommendation By The Procuring Entity, The Head Of The Procuring Entity Shall Terminate This Contract Only By A Written Notice To The Contractor Conveying The Termination Of This Contract. The Notice Shall State: (i) That This Contract Is Being Terminated For Any Of The Ground(s) Afore-mentioned, And A Statement Of The Acts That Constitute The Ground(s) Constituting The Same; (ii) The Extent Of Termination, Whether In Whole Or In Part; (iii) An Instruction To The Contractor To Show Cause As To Why This Contract Should Not Be Terminated; And (iv) Special Instructions Of The Procuring Entity, If Any. The Notice To Terminate Shall Be Accompanied By A Copy Of The Verified Report; (c) Within A Period Of Seven (7) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice Of Termination, The Contractor Shall Submit To The Head Of The Procuring Entity A Verified Position Paper Stating Why The Contract Should Not Be Terminated. If The Contractor Fails To Show Cause After The Lapse Of The Seven (7) Day Period, Either By Inaction Or By Default, The Head Of The Procuring Entity Shall Issue An Order Terminating The Contract; (d) The Procuring Entity May, At Anytime Before Receipt Of The Bidder’s Verified Position Paper Described In Item (c) Above Withdraw The Notice To Terminate If It Is Determined That Certain Items Or Works Subject Of The Notice Had Been Completed, Delivered, Or Performed Before The Contractor’s Receipt Of The Notice; (e) Within A Non-extendible Period Of Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Verified Position Paper, The Head Of The Procuring Entity Shall Decide Whether Or Not To Terminate This Contract. It Shall Serve A Written Notice To The Contractor Of Its Decision And, Unless Otherwise Provided In The Said Notice, This Contract Is Deemed Terminated From Receipt Of The Contractor Of The Notice Of Decision. The Termination Shall Only Be Based On The Ground(s) Stated In The Notice To Terminate; And (f) The Head Of The Procuring Entity May Create A Contract Termination Review Committee (ctrc) To Assist Him In The Discharge Of This Function. All Decisions Recommended By The Ctrc Shall Be Subject To The Approval Of The Head Of The Procuring Entity. 19.2. Pursuant To Section 69(f) Of Ra 9184 And Without Prejudice To The Imposition Of Additional Administrative Sanctions As The Internal Rules Of The Agency May Provide And/or Further Criminal Prosecution As Provided By Applicable Laws, The Procuring Entity Shall Impose On Contractors After The Termination Of The Contract The Penalty Of Suspension For One (1) Year For The First Offense, Suspension For Two (2) Years For The Second Offense From Participating In The Public Bidding Process, For Violations Committed During The Contract Implementation Stage, Which Include But Not Limited To The Following: (a) Failure Of The Contractor, Due Solely To His Fault Or Negligence, To Mobilize And Start Work Or Performance Within The Specified Period In The Notice To Proceed (“ntp”); (b) Failure By The Contractor To Fully And Faithfully Comply With Its Contractual Obligations Without Valid Cause, Or Failure By The Contractor To Comply With Any Written Lawful Instruction Of The Procuring Entity Or Its Representative(s) Pursuant To The Implementation Of The Contract. For The Procurement Of Infrastructure Projects Or Consultancy Contracts, Lawful Instructions Include But Are Not Limited To The Following: (i) Employment Of Competent Technical Personnel, Competent Engineers And/or Work Supervisors; (ii) Provision Of Warning Signs And Barricades In Accordance With Approved Plans And Specifications And Contract Provisions; (iii) Stockpiling In Proper Places Of All Materials And Removal From The Project Site Of Waste And Excess Materials, Including Broken Pavement And Excavated Debris In Accordance With Approved Plans And Specifications And Contract Provisions; (iv) Deployment Of Committed Equipment, Facilities, Support Staff And Manpower; And (v) Renewal Of The Effectivity Dates Of The Performance Security After Its Expiration During The Course Of Contract Implementation. (c) Assignment And Subcontracting Of The Contract Or Any Part Thereof Or Substitution Of Key Personnel Named In The Proposal Without Prior Written Approval By The Procuring Entity. (d) Poor Performance By The Contractor Or Unsatisfactory Quality And/or Progress Of Work Arising From His Fault Or Negligence As Reflected In The Constructor's Performance Evaluation System (“cpes”) Rating Sheet. In The Absence Of The Cpes Rating Sheet, The Existing Performance Monitoring System Of The Procuring Entity Shall Be Applied. Any Of The Following Acts By The Contractor Shall Be Construed As Poor Performance: (i) Negative Slippage Of 15% And Above Within The Critical Path Of The Project Due Entirely To The Fault Or Negligence Of The Contractor; And (ii) Quality Of Materials And Workmanship Not Complying With The Approved Specifications Arising From The Contractor's Fault Or Negligence. (e) Willful Or Deliberate Abandonment Or Non-performance Of The Project Or Contract By The Contractor Resulting To Substantial Breach Thereof Without Lawful And/or Just Cause. In Addition To The Penalty Of Suspension, The Performance Security Posted By The Contractor Shall Also Be Forfeited. 20. Force Majeure, Release From Performance 20.1. For Purposes Of This Contract The Terms “force Majeure” And “fortuitous Event” May Be Used Interchangeably. In This Regard, A Fortuitous Event Or Force Majeure Shall Be Interpreted To Mean An Event Which The Contractor Could Not Have Foreseen, Or Which Though Foreseen, Was Inevitable. It Shall Not Include Ordinary Unfavorable Weather Conditions; And Any Other Cause The Effects Of Which Could Have Been Avoided With The Exercise Of Reasonable Diligence By The Contractor. 20.2. If This Contract Is Discontinued By An Outbreak Of War Or By Any Other Event Entirely Outside The Control Of Either The Procuring Entity Or The Contractor, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Certify That This Contract Has Been Discontinued. The Contractor Shall Make The Site Safe And Stop Work As Quickly As Possible After Receiving This Certificate And Shall Be Paid For All Works Carried Out Before Receiving It And For Any Work Carried Out Afterwards To Which A Commitment Was Made. 20.3. If The Event Continues For A Period Of Eighty Four (84) Days, Either Party May Then Give Notice Of Termination, Which Shall Take Effect Twenty Eight (28) Days After The Giving Of The Notice. 20.4. After Termination, The Contractor Shall Be Entitled To Payment Of The Unpaid Balance Of The Value Of The Works Executed And Of The Materials And Plant Reasonably Delivered To The Site, Adjusted By The Following: (a) Any Sum To Which The Contractor Is Entitled Under Gcc Clause 28; (b) The Cost Of His Suspension And Demobilization; (c) Any Sum To Which The Procuring Entity Is Entitled. 20.5. The Net Balance Due Shall Be Paid Or Repaid Within A Reasonable Time Period From The Time Of The Notice Of Termination. 21. Resolution Of Disputes 21.1. If Any Dispute Or Difference Of Any Kind Whatsoever Shall Arise Between The Parties In Connection With The Implementation Of The Contract Covered By The Act And This Irr, The Parties Shall Make Every Effort To Resolve Amicably Such Dispute Or Difference By Mutual Consultation. 21.2. If The Contractor Believes That A Decision Taken By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Was Either Outside The Authority Given To The Procuring Entity’s Representative By This Contract Or That The Decision Was Wrongly Taken, The Decision Shall Be Referred To The Arbiter Indicated In The Scc Within Fourteen (14) Days Of The Notification Of The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Decision. 21.3. Any And All Disputes Arising From The Implementation Of This Contract Covered By The R.a. 9184 And Its Irr Shall Be Submitted To Arbitration In The Philippines According To The Provisions Of Republic Act No. 876, Otherwise Known As The “ Arbitration Law” And Republic Act 9285, Otherwise Known As The “alternative Dispute Resolution Act Of 2004”: Provided, However, That, Disputes That Are Within The Competence Of The Construction Industry Arbitration Commission To Resolve Shall Be Referred Thereto. The Process Of Arbitration Shall Be Incorporated As A Provision In This Contract That Will Be Executed Pursuant To The Provisions Of The Act And Its Irr: Provided, Further, That, By Mutual Agreement, The Parties May Agree In Writing To Resort To Other Alternative Modes Of Dispute Resolution. 22. Suspension Of Loan, Credit, Grant, Or Appropriation In The Event That The Funding Source Suspends The Loan, Credit, Grant, Or Appropriation To The Procuring Entity, From Which Part Of The Payments To The Contractor Are Being Made: (a) The Procuring Entity Is Obligated To Notify The Contractor Of Such Suspension Within Seven (7) Days Of Having Received The Suspension Notice. (b) If The Contractor Has Not Received Sums Due It For Work Already Done Within Forty Five (45) Days From The Time The Contractor’s Claim For Payment Has Been Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative, The Contractor May Immediately Issue A Suspension Of Work Notice In Accordance With Gcc Clause 45.2. 23. Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Decisions 23.1. Except Where Otherwise Specifically Stated, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Will Decide Contractual Matters Between The Procuring Entity And The Contractor In The Role Representing The Procuring Entity. 23.2. The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Delegate Any Of His Duties And Responsibilities To Other People, Except To The Arbiter, After Notifying The Contractor, And May Cancel Any Delegation After Notifying The Contractor. 24. Approval Of Drawings And Temporary Works By The Procuring Entity’s Representative 24.1. All Drawings Prepared By The Contractor For The Execution Of The Temporary Works, Are Subject To Prior Approval By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Before Its Use. 24.2. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Design Of Temporary Works. 24.3. The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Approval Shall Not Alter The Contractor’s Responsibility For Design Of The Temporary Works. 24.4. The Contractor Shall Obtain Approval Of Third Parties To The Design Of The Temporary Works, When Required By The Procuring Entity. 25. Acceleration And Delays Ordered By The Procuring Entity’s Representative 25.1. When The Procuring Entity Wants The Contractor To Finish Before The Intended Completion Date, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Will Obtain Priced Proposals For Achieving The Necessary Acceleration From The Contractor. If The Procuring Entity Accepts These Proposals, The Intended Completion Date Will Be Adjusted Accordingly And Confirmed By Both The Procuring Entity And The Contractor. 25.2. If The Contractor’s Financial Proposals For An Acceleration Are Accepted By The Procuring Entity, They Are Incorporated In The Contract Price And Treated As A Variation. 26. Extension Of The Intended Completion Date 26.1. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Extend The Intended Completion Date If A Variation Is Issued Which Makes It Impossible For The Intended Completion Date To Be Achieved By The Contractor Without Taking Steps To Accelerate The Remaining Work, Which Would Cause The Contractor To Incur Additional Costs. No Payment Shall Be Made For Any Event Which May Warrant The Extension Of The Intended Completion Date. 26.2. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Decide Whether And By How Much To Extend The Intended Completion Date Within Twenty One (21) Days Of The Contractor Asking The Procuring Entity’s Representative For A Decision Thereto After Fully Submitting All Supporting Information. If The Contractor Has Failed To Give Early Warning Of A Delay Or Has Failed To Cooperate In Dealing With A Delay, The Delay By This Failure Shall Not Be Considered In Assessing The New Intended Completion Date. 27. Right To Vary 27.1. The Procuring Entity’s Representative With The Prior Approval Of The Procuring Entity May Instruct Variations, Up To A Maximum Cumulative Amount Of Ten Percent (10%) Of The Original Contract Cost. 27.2. Variations Shall Be Valued As Follows: (a) At A Lump Sum Price Agreed Between The Parties; (b) Where Appropriate, At Rates In This Contract; (c) In The Absence Of Appropriate Rates, The Rates In This Contract Shall Be Used As The Basis For Valuation; Or Failing Which (d) At Appropriate New Rates, Equal To Or Lower Than Current Industry Rates And To Be Agreed Upon By Both Parties And Approved By The Head Of The Procuring Entity. 28. Contractor's Right To Claim If The Contractor Incurs Cost As A Result Of Any Of The Events Under Gcc Clause 13, The Contractor Shall Be Entitled To The Amount Of Such Cost. If As A Result Of Any Of The Said Events, It Is Necessary To Change The Works, This Shall Be Dealt With As A Variation. 29. Dayworks 29.1. Subject To Gcc Clause 43 On Variation Order, And If Applicable As Indicated In The Scc, The Day Works Rates In The Contractor’s Bid Shall Be Used For Small Additional Amounts Of Work Only When The Procuring Entity’s Representative Has Given Written Instructions In Advance For Additional Work To Be Paid For In That Way. 29.2. All Work To Be Paid For As Day Works Shall Be Recorded By The Contractor On Forms Approved By The Procuring Entity’s Representative. Each Completed Form Shall Be Verified And Signed By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Within Two Days Of The Work Being Done. 29.3. The Contractor Shall Be Paid For Day Works Subject To Obtaining Signed Dayworks Forms. 30. Early Warning 30.1. The Contractor Shall Warn The Procuring Entity’s Representative At The Earliest Opportunity Of Specific Likely Future Events Or Circumstances That May Adversely Affect The Quality Of The Work, Increase The Contract Price, Or Delay The Execution Of The Works. The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Require The Contractor To Provide An Estimate Of The Expected Effect Of The Future Event Or Circumstance On The Contract Price And Completion Date. The Estimate Shall Be Provided By The Contractor As Soon As Reasonably Possible. 30.2. The Contractor Shall Cooperate With The Procuring Entity’s Representative In Making And Considering Proposals For How The Effect Of Such An Event Or Circumstance Can Be Avoided Or Reduced By Anyone Involved In The Work And In Carrying Out Any Resulting Instruction Of The Procuring Entity’s Representative. 31. Program Of Work 31.1. Within The Time Stated In The Scc, The Contractor Shall Submit To The Procuring Entity’s Representative For Approval A Program Of Work Showing The General Methods, Arrangements, Order, And Timing For All The Activities In The Works. 31.2. An Update Of The Program Of Work Shall The Show The Actual Progress Achieved On Each Activity And The Effect Of The Progress Achieved On The Timing Of The Remaining Work, Including Any Changes To The Sequence Of The Activities. 31.3. The Contractor Shall Submit To The Procuring Entity’s Representative For Approval An Updated Program Of Work At Intervals No Longer Than The Period Stated In The Scc. If The Contractor Does Not Submit An Updated Program Of Work Within This Period, The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Withhold The Amount Stated In The Scc From The Next Payment Certificate And Continue To Withhold This Amount Until The Next Payment After The Date On Which The Overdue Program Of Work Has Been Submitted. 31.4. The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Approval Of The Program Of Work Shall Not Alter The Contractor’s Obligations. The Contractor May Revise The Program Of Work And Submit It To The Procuring Entity’s Representative Again At Any Time. A Revised Program Of Work Shall Show The Effect Of Any Approved Variations. 31.5. When The Program Of Work Is Updated, The Contractor Shall Provide The Procuring Entity’s Representative With An Updated Cash Flow Forecast. The Cash Flow Forecast Shall Include Different Currencies, As Defined In The Contract, Converted As Necessary Using The Contract Exchange Rates. 31.6. All Variations Shall Be Included In Updated Program Of Work Produced By The Contractor. 32. Management Conferences 32.1. Either The Procuring Entity’s Representative Or The Contractor May Require The Other To Attend A Management Conference. The Management Conference Shall Review The Plans For Remaining Work And Deal With Matters Raised In Accordance With The Early Warning Procedure. 32.2. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Record The Business Of Management Conferences And Provide Copies Of The Record To Those Attending The Conference And To The Procuring Entity . The Responsibility Of The Parties For Actions To Be Taken Shall Be Decided By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Either At The Management Conference Or After The Management Conference And Stated In Writing To All Who Attended The Conference. 33. Bill Of Quantities 33.1. The Bill Of Quantities Shall Contain Items Of Work For The Construction, Installation, Testing, And Commissioning Of Work To Be Done By The Contractor. 33.2. The Bill Of Quantities Is Used To Calculate The Contract Price. The Contractor Is Paid For The Quantity Of The Work Done At The Rate In The Bill Of Quantities For Each Item. 33.3. If The Final Quantity Of Any Work Done Differs From The Quantity In The Bill Of Quantities For The Particular Item And Is Not More Than Twenty Five Percent (25%) Of The Original Quantity, Provided The Aggregate Changes For All Items Do Not Exceed Ten Percent (10%) Of The Contract Price, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Make The Necessary Adjustments To Allow For The Changes Subject To Applicable Laws, Rules, And Regulations. 33.4. If Requested By The Procuring Entity’s Representative, The Contractor Shall Provide The Procuring Entity’s Representative With A Detailed Cost Breakdown Of Any Rate In The Bill Of Quantities. 34. Instructions, Inspections And Audits 34.1. The Procuring Entity’s Personnel Shall At All Reasonable Times During Construction Of The Work Be Entitled To Examine, Inspect, Measure And Test The Materials And Workmanship, And To Check The Progress Of The Construction. 34.2. If The Procuring Entity’s Representative Instructs The Contractor To Carry Out A Test Not Specified In The Specification To Check Whether Any Work Has A Defect And The Test Shows That It Does, The Contractor Shall Pay For The Test And Any Samples. If There Is No Defect, The Test Shall Be A Compensation Event. 34.3. The Contractor Shall Permit The Funding Source Named In The Scc To Inspect The Contractor’s Accounts And Records Relating To The Performance Of The Contractor And To Have Them Audited By Auditors Appointed By The Funding Source, If So Required By The Funding Source. 35. Identifying Defects The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Check The Contractor’s Work And Notify The Contractor Of Any Defects That Are Found. Such Checking Shall Not Affect The Contractor’s Responsibilities. The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Instruct The Contractor To Search Uncover Defects And Test Any Work That The Procuring Entity’s Representative Considers Below Standards And Defective. 36. Cost Of Repairs Loss Or Damage To The Works Or Materials To Be Incorporated In The Works Between The Start Date And The End Of The Defects Liability Periods Shall Be Remedied By The Contractor At The Contractor’s Cost If The Loss Or Damage Arises From The Contractor’s Acts Or Omissions. 37. Correction Of Defects 37.1. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Give Notice To The Contractor Of Any Defects Before The End Of The Defects Liability Period, Which Isone (1) Year From Project Completion Up To Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity’s. 37.2. Every Time Notice Of A Defect Is Given, The Contractor Shall Correct The Notified Defect Within The Length Of Time Specified In The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Notice. 37.3. The Contractor Shall Correct The Defects Which He Notices Himself Before The End Of The Defects Liability Period. 37.4. The Procuring Entity Shall Certify That All Defects Have Been Corrected. If The Procuring Entity Considers That Correction Of A Defect Is Not Essential, He Can Request The Contractor To Submit A Quotation For The Corresponding Reduction In The Contract Price. If The Procuring Entity Accepts The Quotation, The Corresponding Change In The Scc Is A Variation. 38. Uncorrected Defects 38.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Give The Contractor At Least Fourteen (14) Days Notice Of His Intention To Use A Third Party To Correct A Defect. If The Contractor Does Not Correct The Defect Himself Within The Period, The Procuring Entity May Have The Defect Corrected By The Third Party. The Cost Of The Correction Will Be Deducted From The Contract Price. 38.2. The Use Of A Third Party To Correct Defects That Are Uncorrected By The Contractor Will In No Way Relieve The Contractor Of Its Liabilities And Warranties Under The Contract. 39. Advance Payment 39.1. The Procuring Entity Shall, Upon A Written Request Of The Contractor Which Shall Be Submitted As A Contract Document, Make An Advance Payment To The Contractor In An Amount Not Exceeding Fifteen Percent (15%) Of The Total Contract Price, To Be Made In Lump Sum Or, At The Most Two, Installments According To A Schedule Specified In The Scc. 39.2. The Advance Payment Shall Be Made Only Upon The Submission To And Acceptance By The Procuring Entity Of An Irrevocable Standby Letter Of Credit Of Equivalent Value From A Commercial Bank, A Bank Guarantee Or A Surety Bond Callable Upon Demand, Issued By A Surety Or Insurance Company Duly Licensed By The Insurance Commission And Confirmed By The Procuring Entity. 39.3. The Advance Payment Shall Be Repaid By The Contractor By An Amount Equal To The Percentage Of The Total Contract Price Used For The Advance Payment. 39.4. The Contractor May Reduce His Standby Letter Of Credit Or Guarantee Instrument By The Amounts Refunded By The Monthly Certificates In The Advance Payment. 39.5. The Procuring Entity Will Provide An Advance Payment On The Contract Price As Stipulated In The Conditions Of Contract, Subject To The Maximum Amount Stated In Scc Clause 39.1. 40. Progress Payments 40.1. The Contractor May Submit A Request For Payment For Work Accomplished. Such Request For Payment Shall Be Verified And Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative/project Engineer. Except As Otherwise Stipulated In The Scc, Materials And Equipment Delivered On The Site But Not Completely Put In Place Shall Not Be Included For Payment. 40.2. The Procuring Entity Shall Deduct The Following From The Certified Gross Amounts To Be Paid To The Contractor As Progress Payment: (a) Cumulative Value Of The Work Previously Certified And Paid For. (b) Portion Of The Advance Payment To Be Recouped For The Month. (c) Retention Money In Accordance With The Condition Of Contract. (d) Amount To Cover Third Party Liabilities. (e) Amount To Cover Uncorrected Discovered Defects In The Works. 40.3. Payments Shall Be Adjusted By Deducting There From The Amounts For Advance Payments And Retention. The Procuring Entity Shall Pay The Contractor The Amounts Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Within Twenty Eight (28) Days From The Date Each Certificate Was Issued. No Payment Of Interest For Delayed Payments And Adjustments Shall Be Made By The Procuring Entity. 40.4. The First Progress Payment May Be Paid By The Procuring Entity To The Contractor Provided That At Least Twenty Percent (20%) Of The Work Has Been Accomplished As Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative. 40.5. Items Of The Works For Which A Price Of “0” (zero) Has Been Entered Will Not Be Paid For By The Procuring Entity And Shall Be Deemed Covered By Other Rates And Prices In The Contract. 41. Payment Certificates 41.1. The Contractor Shall Submit To The Procuring Entity’s Representative Monthly Statements Of The Estimated Value Of The Work Executed Less The Cumulative Amount Certified Previously. 41.2. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Check The Contractor’s Monthly Statement And Certify The Amount To Be Paid To The Contractor. 41.3. The Value Of Work Executed Shall: (a) Be Determined By The Procuring Entity’s Representative; (b) Comprise The Value Of The Quantities Of The Items In The Bill Of Quantities Completed; And (c) Include The Valuations Of Approved Variations. 41.4. The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Exclude Any Item Certified In A Previous Certificate Or Reduce The Proportion Of Any Item Previously Certified In Any Certificate In The Light Of Later Information. 42. Retention 42.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Retain From Each Payment Due To The Contractor An Amount Equal To A Percentage Thereof Using The Rate As Specified In Itb Sub-clause 42.2. 42.2. Progress Payments Are Subject To Retention Of Ten Percent (10%), Referred To As The “retention Money.” Such Retention Shall Be Based On The Total Amount Due To The Contractor Prior To Any Deduction And Shall Be Retained From Every Progress Payment Until Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Value Of Works, As Determined By The Procuring Entity, Are Completed. If, After Fifty Percent (50%) Completion, The Work Is Satisfactorily Done And On Schedule, No Additional Retention Shall Be Made; Otherwise, The Ten Percent (10%) Retention Shall Again Be Imposed Using The Rate Specified Therefore. 42.3. The Total “retention Money” Shall Be Due For Release Upon Final Acceptance Of The Works. The Contractor May, However, Request The Substitution Of The Retention Money For Each Progress Billing With Irrevocable Standby Letters Of Credit From A Commercial Bank, Bank Guarantees Or Surety Bonds Callable On Demand, Of Amounts Equivalent To The Retention Money Substituted For And Acceptable To The Procuring Entity, Provided That The Project Is On Schedule And Is Satisfactorily Undertaken. Otherwise, The Ten (10%) Percent Retention Shall Be Made. Said Irrevocable Standby Letters Of Credit, Bank Guarantees And/or Surety Bonds, To Be Posted In Favor Of The Government Shall Be Valid For A Duration To Be Determined By The Concerned Implementing Office/agency Or Procuring Entity And Will Answer For The Purpose For Which The Ten (10%) Percent Retention Is Intended, I.e., To Cover Uncorrected Discovered Defects And Third Party Liabilities. 42.4. On Completion Of The Whole Works, The Contractor May Substitute Retention Money With An “on Demand” Bank Guarantee In A Form Acceptable To The Procuring Entity. 43. Variation Orders 43.1. Variation Orders May Be Issued By The Procuring Entity To Cover Any Increase/decrease In Quantities, Including The Introduction Of New Work Items That Are Not Included In The Original Contract Or Reclassification Of Work Items That Are Either Due To Change Of Plans, Design Or Alignment To Suit Actual Field Conditions Resulting In Disparity Between The Preconstruction Plans Used For Purposes Of Bidding And The “as Staked Plans” Or Construction Drawings Prepared After A Joint Survey By The Contractor And The Procuring Entity After Award Of The Contract, Provided That The Cumulative Amount Of The Variation Order Does Not Exceed Ten Percent (10%) Of The Original Project Cost. The Addition/deletion Of Works Should Be Within The General Scope Of The Project As Bid And Awarded. The Scope Of Works Shall Not Be Reduced So As To Accommodate A Positive Variation Order. A Variation Order May Either Be In The Form Of A Change Order Or Extra Work Order. 43.2. A Change Order May Be Issued By The Procuring Entity To Cover Any Increase/decrease In Quantities Of Original Work Items In The Contract. 43.3. An Extra Work Order May Be Issued By The Procuring Entity To Cover The Introduction Of New Work Necessary For The Completion, Improvement Or Protection Of The Project Which Were Not Included As Items Of Work In The Original Contract, Such As, Where There Are Subsurface Or Latent Physical Conditions At The Site Differing Materially From Those Indicated In The Contract, Or Where There Are Duly Unknown Physical Conditions At The Site Of An Unusual Nature Differing Materially From Those Ordinarily Encountered And Generally Recognized As Inherent In The Work Or Character Provided For In The Contract. 43.4. Any Cumulative Variation Order Beyond Ten Percent (10%) Shall Be Subject Of Another Contract To Be Bid Out If The Works Are Separable From The Original Contract. In Exceptional Cases Where It Is Urgently Necessary To Complete The Original Scope Of Work, The Head Of The Procuring Entity May Authorize A Positive Variation Order Go Beyond Ten Percent (10%) But Not More Than Twenty Percent (20%) Of The Original Contract Price, Subject To The Guidelines To Be Determined By The Gppb: Provided, However, That Appropriate Sanctions Shall Be Imposed On The Designer, Consultant Or Official Responsible For The Original Detailed Engineering Design Which Failed To Consider The Variation Order Beyond Ten Percent (10%). 43.5. In Claiming For Any Variation Order, The Contractor Shall, Within Seven (7) Calendar Days After Such Work Has Been Commenced Or After The Circumstances Leading To Such Condition(s) Leading To The Extra Cost, And Within Twenty-eight (28) Calendar Days Deliver A Written Communication Giving Full And Detailed Particulars Of Any Extra Cost In Order That It May Be Investigated At That Time. Failure To Provide Either Of Such Notices In The Time Stipulated Shall Constitute A Waiver By The Contractor For Any Claim. The Preparation And Submission Of Variation Orders Are As Follows: (a) If The Procuring Entity’s Representative/project Engineer Believes That A Change Order Or Extra Work Order Should Be Issued, He Shall Prepare The Proposed Order Accompanied With The Notices Submitted By The Contractor, The Plans Therefore, His Computations As To The Quantities Of The Additional Works Involved Per Item Indicating The Specific Stations Where Such Works Are Needed, The Date Of His Inspections And Investigations Thereon, And The Log Book Thereof, And A Detailed Estimate Of The Unit Cost Of Such Items Of Work, Together With His Justifications For The Need Of Such Change Order Or Extra Work Order, And Shall Submit The Same To The Head Of The Procuring Entity For Approval. (b) The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or His Duly Authorized Representative, Upon Receipt Of The Proposed Change Order Or Extra Work Order Shall Immediately Instruct The Technical Staff Of The Procuring Entity’s To Conduct An On-the-spot Investigation To Verify The Need For The Work To Be Prosecuted. A Report Of Such Verification Shall Be Submitted Directly To The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or His Duly Authorized Representative. (c) The, Head Of The Procuring Entity Or His Duly Authorized Representative, After Being Satisfied That Such Change Order Or Extra Work Order Is Justified And Necessary, Shall Review The Estimated Quantities And Prices And Forward The Proposal With The Supporting Documentation To The Head Of Procuring Entity For Consideration. (d) If, After Review Of The Plans, Quantities And Estimated Unit Cost Of The Items Of Work Involved, The Proper Office Of The Procuring Entity Empowered To Review And Evaluate Change Orders Or Extra Work Orders Recommends Approval Thereof, Head Of The Procuring Entity Or His Duly Authorized Representative, Believing The Change Order Or Extra Work Order To Be In Order, Shall Approve The Same. (e) The Timeframe For The Processing Of Variation Orders From The Preparation Up To The Approval By The Head Of The Procuring Entity Concerned Shall Not Exceed Thirty (30) Calendar Days. 44. Contract Completion Once The Project Reaches An Accomplishment Of Ninety Five (95%) Of The Total Contract Amount, The Procuring Entity May Create An Inspectorate Team To Make Preliminary Inspection And Submit A Punch-list To The Contractor In Preparation For The Final Turnover Of The Project. Said Punch-list Will Contain, Among Others, The Remaining Works, Work Deficiencies For Necessary Corrections, And The Specific Duration/time To Fully Complete The Project Considering The Approved Remaining Contract Time. This, However, Shall Not Preclude The Claim Of The Procuring Entity For Liquidated Damages. 45. Suspension Of Work 45.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Have The Authority To Suspend The Work Wholly Or Partly By Written Order For Such Period As May Be Deemed Necessary, Due To Force Majeure Or Any Fortuitous Events Or For Failure On The Part Of The Contractor To Correct Bad Conditions Which Are Unsafe For Workers Or For The General Public, To Carry Out Valid Orders Given By The Procuring Entity Or To Perform Any Provisions Of The Contract, Or Due To Adjustment Of Plans To Suit Field Conditions As Found Necessary During Construction. The Contractor Shall Immediately Comply With Such Order To Suspend The Work Wholly Or Partly. 45.2. The Contractor Or Its Duly Authorized Representative Shall Have The Right To Suspend Work Operation On Any Or All Projects/activities Along The Critical Path Of Activities After Fifteen (15) Calendar Days From Date Of Receipt Of Written Notice From The Contractor To The District Engineer/regional Director/consultant Or Equivalent Official, As The Case May Be, Due To The Following: (a) There Exist Right-of-way Problems Which Prohibit The Contractor From Performing Work In Accordance With The Approved Construction Schedule. (b) Requisite Construction Plans Which Must Be Owner-furnished Are Not Issued To The Contractor Precluding Any Work Called For By Such Plans. (c) Peace And Order Conditions Make It Extremely Dangerous, If Not Possible, To Work. However, This Condition Must Be Certified In Writing By The Philippine National Police (pnp) Station Which Has Responsibility Over The Affected Area And Confirmed By The Department Of Interior And Local Government (dilg) Regional Director. (d) There Is Failure On The Part Of The Procuring Entity To Deliver Government-furnished Materials And Equipment As Stipulated In The Contract. (e) Delay In The Payment Of Contractor’s Claim For Progress Billing Beyond Forty-five (45) Calendar Days From The Time The Contractor’s Claim Has Been Certified To By The Procuring Entity’s Authorized Representative That The Documents Are Complete Unless There Are Justifiable Reasons Thereof Which Shall Be Communicated In Writing To The Contractor. 45.3. In Case Of Total Suspension, Or Suspension Of Activities Along The Critical Path, Which Is Not Due To Any Fault Of The Contractor, The Elapsed Time Between The Effective Order Of Suspending Operation And The Order To Resume Work Shall Be Allowed The Contractor By Adjusting The Contract Time Accordingly. 46. Payment On Termination 46.1. If The Contract Is Terminated Because Of A Fundamental Breach Of Contract By The Contractor, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Issue A Certificate For The Value Of The Work Done And Materials Ordered Less Advance Payments Received Up To The Date Of The Issue Of The Certificate And Less The Percentage To Apply To The Value Of The Work Not Completed, As Indicated In The Scc. Additional Liquidated Damages Shall Not Apply. If The Total Amount Due To The Procuring Entity Exceeds Any Payment Due To The Contractor, The Difference Shall Be A Debt Payable To The Procuring Entity. 46.2. If The Contract Is Terminated For The Procuring Entity’s Convenience Or Because Of A Fundamental Breach Of Contract By The Procuring Entity, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Issue A Certificate For The Value Of The Work Done, Materials Ordered, The Reasonable Cost Of Removal Of Equipment, Repatriation Of The Contractor’s Personnel Employed Solely On The Works, And The Contractor’s Costs Of Protecting And Securing The Works, And Less Advance Payments Received Up To The Date Of The Certificate. 46.3. The Net Balance Due Shall Be Paid Or Repaid Within Twenty Eight (28) Days From The Notice Of Termination. 46.4. If The Contractor Has Terminated The Contract Under Gcc Clauses 17 Or 18, The Procuring Entity Shall Promptly Return The Performance Security To The Contractor. 47. Extension Of Contract Time 47.1. Should The Amount Of Additional Work Of Any Kind Or Other Special Circumstances Of Any Kind Whatsoever Occur Such As To Fairly Entitle The Contractor To An Extension Of Contract Time, The Procuring Entity Shall Determine The Amount Of Such Extension; Provided That The Procuring Entity Is Not Bound To Take Into Account Any Claim For An Extension Of Time Unless The Contractor Has, Prior To The Expiration Of The Contract Time And Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days After Such Work Has Been Commenced Or After The Circumstances Leading To Such Claim Have Arisen, Delivered To The Procuring Entity Notices In Order That It Could Have Investigated Them At That Time. Failure To Provide Such Notice Shall Constitute A Waiver By The Contractor Of Any Claim. Upon Receipt Of Full And Detailed Particulars, The Procuring Entity Shall Examine The Facts And Extent Of The Delay And Shall Extend The Contract Time Completing The Contract Work When, In The Procuring Entity’s Opinion, The Findings Of Facts Justify An Extension. 47.2. No Extension Of Contract Time Shall Be Granted The Contractor Due To (a) Ordinary Unfavorable Weather Conditions And (b) Inexcusable Failure Or Negligence Of Contractor To Provide The Required Equipment, Supplies Or Materials. 47.3. Extension Of Contract Time May Be Granted Only When The Affected Activities Fall Within The Critical Path Of The Pert/cpm Network. 47.4. No Extension Of Contract Time Shall Be Granted When The Reason Given To Support The Request For Extension Was Already Considered In The Determination Of The Original Contract Time During The Conduct Of Detailed Engineering And In The Preparation Of The Contract Documents As Agreed Upon By The Parties Before Contract Perfection. 47.5. Extension Of Contract Time Shall Be Granted For Rainy/unworkable Days Considered Unfavorable For The Prosecution Of The Works At The Site, Based On The Actual Conditions Obtained At The Site, In Excess Of The Number Of Rainy/unworkable Days Pre-determined By The Procuring Entity In Relation To The Original Contract Time During The Conduct Of Detailed Engineering And In The Preparation Of The Contract Documents As Agreed Upon By The Parties Before Contract Perfection, And/or For Equivalent Period Of Delay Due To Major Calamities Such As Exceptionally Destructive Typhoons, Floods And Earthquakes, And Epidemics, And For Causes Such As Non-delivery On Time Of Materials, Working Drawings, Or Written Information To Be Furnished By The Procuring Entity, Non-acquisition Of Permit To Enter Private Properties Within The Right-of-way Resulting In Complete Paralyzation Of Construction Activities, And Other Meritorious Causes As Determined By The Procuring Entity’s Representative And Approved By The Head Of The Procuring Entity. Shortage Of Construction Materials, General Labor Strikes, And Peace And Order Problems That Disrupt Construction Operations Through No Fault Of The Contractor May Be Considered As Additional Grounds For Extension Of Contract Time Provided They Are Publicly Felt And Certified By Appropriate Government Agencies Such As Dti, Dole, Dilg, And Dnd, Among Others. The Written Consent Of Bondsmen Must Be Attached To Any Request Of The Contractor For Extension Of Contract Time And Submitted To The Procuring Entity For Consideration And The Validity Of The Performance Security Shall Be Correspondingly Extended. 48. Price Adjustment Except For Extraordinary Circumstances As Determined By Neda And Approved By The Gppb, No Price Adjustment Shall Be Allowed. Nevertheless, In Cases Where The Cost Of The Awarded Contract Is Affected By Any Applicable New Laws, Ordinances, Regulations, Or Other Acts Of The Gop, Promulgated After The Date Of Bid Opening, A Contract Price Adjustment Shall Be Made Or Appropriate Relief Shall Be Applied On A No Loss-no Gain Basis. 49. Completion The Contractor Shall Request The Procuring Entity’s Representative To Issue A Certificate Of Completion Of The Works, And The Procuring Entity’s Representative Will Do So Upon Deciding That The Work Is Completed. 50. Taking Over The Procuring Entity Shall Take Over The Site And The Works Within Seven (7) Days From The Date The Procuring Entity’s Representative Issues A Certificate Of Completion. 51. Operating And Maintenance Manuals 51.1. If “as Built” Drawings And/or Operating And Maintenance Manuals Are Required, The Contractor Shall Supply Them By The Dates Stated In The Scc. 51.2. If The Contractor Does Not Supply The Drawings And/or Manuals By The Dates Stated In The Scc, Or They Do Not Receive The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Approval, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Withhold The Amount Stated In The Scc From Payments Due To The Contractor. Section V. Special Conditions Of Contract Gcc Clause 1.16 The Intended Completion Date Is 60 Cd From Ntp. 1.21 The Procuring Entity Is Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar. 1.22 The Procuring Entity’s Representative Is Atty. Ronn Michael L. Tejano Municipal Mayor Municipality Of Mapanas Province Of Northern Samar 1.23 The Site Is Located At Mapanas, Northern Samar. 1.27 The Start Date Is: Upon Receipt Of Notice To Proceed. 1.30 The Works Consist Of: Item No. Scope Of Work Quantity Unit Rehabilitation / Improvement Of Longcop St. Barangay E. Laodenio, Mapanas, Northern Samar Part B Other General Requirements B.5 Projects Billboard/sign Board 1.00 Each B.7(2) Occupational Safety And Health Program 1.00 L.s B.9 Mobilization/demobilization 1.00 L.s Part C Earthworks 101(3)a.2 Removal Existing Pcc Pavement, 0.2m Thk (pcc Reblocking At Intermittent 410.00 Sq.m 102(2)b Surplus Common Excavation 123.00 Cu.m 105(1) Subgrade Preparation (common Materials) 492.00 Sq.m Part D Subbase And Base Course 200(1) Aggregate Subbase Course 89.30 Cu.m 201(1) Aggregate Base Course 98.40 Cu.m Part E Surface Courses 311(1)a.2 Pcc Pavement (plain) Convention Method, 200mm Thk 410.00 Sq.m 2.2 Note: The Items To Follow 5.1 The Procuring Entity Shall Give Possession Of All Parts Of The Site To The Contractor Upon The Issuance Of Notice To Proceed. 6.5 The Contractor Shall Employ The Following Key Personnel: Key Personnel Number Civil Engineer 1 Construction Foreman 1 Labor Workers 3 7.4(c) “no Further Instructions”. 7.7 No Further Instructions. 8.1 No Further Instructions. 10 The Site Investigation Reports Are: None 12.3 No Further Instructions. 12.5 In Case Of Semi-permanent Structures, Such As Buildings Of Types 1, 2, And 3 As Classified Under The National Building Code Of The Philippines, Concrete/asphalt Roads, Concrete River Control, Drainage, Irrigation Lined Canals, River Landing, Deep Wells, Rock Causeway, Pedestrian Overpass, And Other Similar Semi-permanent Structures: Five (5) Years. 13 “no Additional Provision.” 18.3(h)(i) No Further Instructions. 21.2 The Arbiter Is: Construction Industry Arbitration Commission 29.1 No Day Works Are Applicable To The Contract. 31.1 The Contractor Shall Submit The Program Of Work To The Procuring Entity’s Representative Within 15days Of Delivery Of The Letter Of Acceptance. 31.3 The Period Between Program Of Work Updates Is 15days. The Amount To Be Withheld For Late Submission Of An Updated Program Of Work Is P 1,000.00. 34.3 The Funding Source Is Coming From Nia 39.1 The Amount Of The Advance Payment Is 15% Of The Contract Price (lump Sum) And Shall Be Release Once Upon Presentation Of The Following Documents As Required: 1. Letter Request For Advance Payment From The Contractor 2. Bank Guarantee For Advance Payment 40.1 Materials And Equipment Delivered On The Site But Not Completely Put In Place Shall Be Included For Payment. 51.1 The Date By Which Operating And Maintenance Manuals Are Required Is Not Applicable. The Date By Which “as Built” Drawings Are Required Is 20 Days Upon Completion Of The Subproject. 51.2 The Amount To Be Withheld For Failing To Produce “as Built” Drawings And/or Operating And Maintenance Manuals By The Date Required Is P1,000.00. Section Vi. Specifications Project Name: Construction Of Siljagon Multi-purpose Gym Phase 2 Location : Brgy. Siljagon, Mapanas, Northern Samar Item No. Description Qty. Unit. B.5 Project Billboard/signboard Labor A.1 A. Construction Foreman 1 4.00 B. Skilled Laborer 1 4.00 C. Unskilled Laborer 2 4.00 Materials A. Tarpaulin (8’x8”) 1.00 Pc A.2 B. Coco Lumber 84.00 Bd.ft C. Plywood Marine (o0.0125m X 1.2m 2.44m) 2.00 Pc D. Assorted Common Wire Nail 0.05 Kg B.7(2) Occupational Safety And Health Program Labor A.1 A. Safety Practirioner/officer (part Time) 1 8.00 B. Health Personnel (full Time) 1 30.00 Equipment A. Safety Shoes 24.00 Man-day B.1 B. Safety Helmet 24.00 Man-day C. Safety/working Gloves 24.00 Man-day D. Safety Vest 24.00 Man-day E. Rubber Boots 23.00 Man-day F. Rain Coats (30% Of The Duration) Optional 8.00 Man-day B.9 Mobilization/demobilization Equipment B.1 A. Dump Truck (12 Cu.yd) 2 16.00 B. Payloader (1.5 Cu.m), Lx80-2c 1 16.00 C. Bulldozer, D6h Series Ii Psd/dd 1 16.00 D. Backhoe W/ Breaker (0.80 Cu.m 1 16.00 101(3)a.2 Removal Of Existing Pcc Pavement, 0.2m Thk, Pccp (reblocking Of Intermittent Section Labor A.1 A. Construction Foreman 1.00 1 B. Unskilled Laborer 1.00 2 Equipment A. Backhoe With Breaker (0.80 Cu.m) 1.00 1 B.1 B. Payloader (1.50), Lx80 – 2c 1.00 1 C. Dump Truck (12 Cu Yd) 0.50 1 D. Concrete Saw (7.5 Hp), 14” Blade Dia 0.50 1 Minor Tools (10% Of Labor Cost) Materials F.1 A. Concrete Saw (diamond Blade 14” Dia) 0.00015 Pc 102(2)b Surplus Common Excavation Labor A.1 A. Construction Foreman 1.00 1 B. Unskilled Laborer 1.00 2 Equipment A. Bulldozer, D6h Series Ii Psd/dd 1.00 1 B.1 B. Payloader (1.5 Cu.m) 1.00 1 C. Payloader (1.5 Cu.m) 0.30 1 D. Dump Truck, (12 Cy. Yd) 1.00 3 E. Backhoe (0.80 Cu.m) 1.00 1 105(1) Subgrade Preparation (common Materials) Labor A.1 A. Construction Foreman 1.00 1 B. Unskilled Laborer 1.00 2 Equipment A. Motorized Road Grader, G710a 1.00 1 B.1 B. Vibratory Roller (10 M.t,) Sd100dc 1.00 1 C. Water Truck/pump (16000 L) 0.25 1 200(1) Aggregate Subbase Course A.1 A. Construction Foreman 1.00 1 B. Unskilled Laborer 1.00 2 Equipment A. Motorized Road Grader, G710a 1.00 1 B.1 B. Vibratory Roller (10 M.t,) Sd100dc 1.00 1 C. Water Truck/pump (16000 L) 0.25 1 Materials B.2 A. Aggregate Subbase Course 1.15 Cu.m (w/ 15% Shrinkage Factor) 201(1) Aggregate Base Course A.1 A. Construction Foreman 1.00 1 B. Unskilled Laborer 1.00 2 Equipment A. Motorized Road Grader, G710a 1.00 1 B.1 B. Vibratory Roller (10 M.t,) Sd100dc 1.00 1 C. Water Truck/pump (16000 L) 0.25 1 Materials B.2 A. Aggregate Subbase Course 1.15 Cu.m (w/ 15% Shrinkage Factor) 311(1)a.2 Pcc Pavement (plain) – Conventional Method, 200mm Thk A.1 A. Construction Foreman 1.00 1 B. Skilled Laborer 1.00 4 C. Skilled Labore 1.00 12 Equipment A. Transit Mixer 1.00 B.1 B. Concrete Vibrator 1.00 C. Concrete Batch Plant (30 Cu.m) 1.00 D. Payloader (1.50 Cu.m)lx80-2c 1.00 E. Concrete Screeder (5.5hp) 1.00 F. Water Truck/pump 1.00 G. Concrete Saw Blade 14’ (7.5hp) 1.00 H. Bar Cutter, Single Phase 0.10 I. Joint Sealer Machine 0.25 Minor Tools (5% Of Labor) Materials A. Reinforcing Steel Bar 0.39 Kg B. Curing Compound 0.29 Lit C. Asphalt Sealant 0.12 Lit D. Steel Form 0.46 L.m E. Sand 0.1100 Cu.m F. Gravel 0.20 Cu.m G. Portland Cement 1.90 Bag H. Concrete Saw (diamond 0.00015 Pc I. Joint Sealer Machine 0.0086 L.m Minor Tools (5% Of Labor) 0.0056 Lit Section Vii. Drawings Bill Of Quantities Item No. Scope Of Work Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Amount Rehabilitation / Improvement Of Longcop St. Barangay E. Laodenio, Mapanas, Northern Samar Part B Other General Requirements B.5 Projects Billboard/sign Board 1.00 Each 10, 959.69 10, 959.69 B.7(2) Occupational Safety And Health Program 1.00 L.s 25, 530.73 25, 530.73 B.9 Mobilization/demobilization 1.00 L.s 11, 556.91 11, 556.91 Part C Earthworks 101(3)a.2 Removal Existing Pcc Pavement, 0.2m Thk (pcc Reblocking At Intermittent 410.00 Sq.m 238.30 97, 703.00 102(2)b Surplus Common Excavation 123.00 Cu.m 204.24 25, 121.52 105(1) Subgrade Preparation (common Materials) 492.00 Sq.m 21.14 10, 400.88 Part D Subbase And Base Course 200(1) Aggregate Subbase Course 89.30 Cu.m 1, 632.8 145, 771.53 201(1) Aggregate Base Course 98.40 Cu.m 2, 843.65 279, 815.16 Part E Surface Courses 311(1)a.2 Pcc Pavement (plain) – Conventional Method 200m, Thk 410.00 Sq.m 2, 160.51 885, 809.10 Total 1, 492,668.52 Total Cost Of All Line Item Includes Cost Of Contractor’s Profit, Taxes And Ocm. Attached Detailed Cost Estimates Section Ix. Bidding Forms Table Of Contents Bid Form 79 Form Of Contract Agreement 81 Omnibus Sworn Statement 83 Bid Form Date: Iaeb No: To: Lgu-mapanas Northern Samar Address: Mapanas Northern Samar We, The Undersigned, Declare That: We Have Examined And Have No Reservation To The Bidding Documents, Including Addenda, For The Contract Rehabilitation / Improvement , Mapanas Of Longcop St Barangay E. Laodenio Mapanas N. Samar (a) We Offer To Execute The Works For This Contract In Accordance With The Bid And Bid Data Sheet, General And Special Conditions Of Contract Accompanying This Bid; The Total Price Of Our Bid, Excluding Any Discounts Offered In Item (d) Below Is: [insert Information]; The Discounts Offered And The Methodology For Their Application Are: [insert Information]; (b) Our Bid Shall Be Valid For A Period Of 120 Days From The Date Fixed For The Bid Submission Deadline In Accordance With The Bidding Documents, And It Shall Remain Binding Upon Us And May Be Accepted At Any Time Before The Expiration Of That Period; (c) If Our Bid Is Accepted, We Commit To Obtain A Performance Security In The Amount Of [insert Percentage Amount] Percent Of The Contract Price For The Due Performance Of The Contract; (d) Our Firm, Including Any Subcontractors Or Suppliers For Any Part Of The Contract, Have Nationalities From The Following Eligible Countries: [insert Information]; (e) We Are Not Participating, As Bidders, In More Than One Bid In This Bidding Process, Other Than Alternative Offers In Accordance With The Bidding Documents; (f) Our Firm, Its Affiliates Or Subsidiaries, Including Any Subcontractors Or Suppliers For Any Part Of The Contract, Has Not Been Declared Ineligible By The Funding Source; (g) We Understand That This Bid, Together With Your Written Acceptance Thereof Included In Your Notification Of Award, Shall Constitute A Binding Contract Between Us, Until A Formal Contract Is Prepared And Executed; And (h) We Understand That You Are Not Bound To Accept The Lowest Evaluated Bid Or Any Other Bid That You May Receive. Name: In The Capacity Of: Signed: Duly Authorized To Sign The Bid For And On Behalf Of: Date: ___________ Form Of Contract Agreement This Agreement, Made This [insert Date] Day Of [insert Month], [insert Year] Between [name And Address Of Procuring Entity](hereinafter Called The “entity”) And [name And Address Of Contractor] (hereinafter Called The “contractor”). Whereas, The Entity Is Desirous That The Contractor Execute [name And Identification Number Of Contract] (hereinafter Called “the Works”) And The Entity Has Accepted The Bid For [insert The Amount In Specified Currency In Numbers And Words] By The Contractor For The Execution And Completion Of Such Works And The Remedying Of Any Defects Therein. Now This Agreement Witnesseth As Follows: 1. In This Agreement, Words And Expressions Shall Have The Same Meanings As Are Respectively Assigned To Them In The Conditions Of Contract Hereinafter Referred To. 2. The Following Documents Shall Be Attached, Deemed To Form, And Be Read And Construed As Part Of This Agreement, To Wit: (a) General And Special Conditions Of Contract; (b) Drawings/plans; (c) Specifications; (d) Invitation To Apply For Eligibility And To Bid; (e) Instructions To Bidders; (f) Bid Data Sheet; (g) Addenda And/or Supplemental/bid Bulletins, If Any; (h) Bid Form, Including All The Documents/statements Contained In The Bidder’s Bidding Envelopes, As Annexes; (i) Eligibility Requirements, Documents And/or Statements; (j) Performance Security; (k) Credit Line Issued By A Licensed Bank, If Any; (l) Notice Of Award Of Contract And The Bidder’s Conforme Thereto; (m) Other Contract Documents That May Be Required By Existing Laws And/or The Entity. 3. In Consideration Of The Payments To Be Made By The Entity To The Contractor As Hereinafter Mentioned, The Contractor Hereby Covenants With The Entity To Execute And Complete The Works And Remedy Any Defects Therein In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Contract In All Respects. 4. The Entity Hereby Covenants To Pay The Contractor In Consideration Of The Execution And Completion Of The Works And The Remedying Of Defects Wherein, The Contract Price Or Such Other Sum As May Become Payable Under The Provisions Of This Contract At The Times And In The Manner Prescribed By This Contract. In Witness Whereof The Parties Thereto Have Caused This Agreement To Be Executed The Day And Year First Before Written. Signed, Sealed, Delivered By The (for The Entity) Signed, Sealed, Delivered By The (for The Contractor). Binding Signature Of Procuring Entity ________________________________________________ Binding Signature Of Contractor _____________________________________________ [addendum Showing The Corrections, If Any, Made During The Bid Evaluation Should Be Attached With This Agreement] Omnibus Sworn Statement Republic Of The Philippines ) City/municipality Of ______ ) S.s. Affidavit I, [name Of Affiant], Of Legal Age, [civil Status], [nationality], And Residing At [address Of Affiant], After Having Been Duly Sworn In Accordance With Law, Do Hereby Depose And State That: 1. Select One, Delete The Other: If A Sole Proprietorship: I Am The Sole Proprietor Of [name Of Bidder] With Office Address At [address Of Bidder]; If A Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture: I Am The Duly Authorized And Designated Representative Of [name Of Bidder] With Office Address At [address Of Bidder]; 2. Select One, Delete The Other: If A Sole Proprietorship: As The Owner And Sole Proprietor Of [name Of Bidder], I Have Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary To Represent It In The Bidding For [name Of The Project] Of The [name Of The Procuring Entity]; If A Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture: I Am Granted Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary And/or To Represent The [name Of Bidder] In The Bidding As Shown In The Attached [state Title Of Attached Document Showing Proof Of Authorization (e.g., Duly Notarized Secretary’s Certificate Issued By The Corporation Or The Members Of The Joint Venture)]; 3. [name Of Bidder] Is Not “blacklisted” Or Barred From Bidding By The Government Of The Philippines Or Any Of Its Agencies, Offices, Corporations, Or Local Government Units, Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Whose Blacklisting Rules Have Been Recognized By The Government Procurement Policy Board; 4. Each Of The Documents Submitted In Satisfaction Of The Bidding Requirements Is An Authentic Copy Of The Original, Complete, And All Statements And Information Provided Therein Are True And Correct; 5. [name Of Bidder]is Authorizing The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or Its Duly Authorized Representative(s) To Verify All The Documents Submitted; 6. Select One, Delete The Rest: If A Sole Proprietorship: I Am Not Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; If A Partnership Or Cooperative: None Of The Officers And Members Of [name Of Bidder] Is Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; If A Corporation Or Joint Venture: None Of The Officers, Directors, And Controlling Stockholders Of [name Of Bidder] Is Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; 7. [name Of Bidder] Complies With Existing Labor Laws And Standards; And 8. [name Of Bidder] Is Aware Of And Has Undertaken The Following Responsibilities As A Bidder: A) Carefully Examine All Of The Bidding Documents; B) Acknowledge All Conditions, Local Or Otherwise, Affecting The Implementation Of The Contract; C) Made An Estimate Of The Facilities Available And Needed For The Contract To Be Bid, If Any; And D) Inquire Or Secure Supplemental/bid Bulletin(s) Issued For The [name Of The Project]. In Witness Whereof, I Have Hereunto Set My Hand This __ Day Of ___, 20__ At ____________, Philippines. _____________________________________ Bidder’s Representative/authorized Signatory [jurat] * This Form Will Not Apply For Wb Funded Projects.

Details: Description Bidding Documents Procurement Of Infrastructure Projects Name Of Project: Completion Of Naparasan-quezon Fmr Barangay Quezon, Mapanas Northern Samar Contract Reference No. 2024-11-105 Table Of Contents Section I. Invitation To Bid 3 Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders 7 Section Iii. Bid Data Sheet 35 Section Iv. General Conditions Of Contract 38 Section V. Special Conditions Of Contract 70 Section Vi. Specifications 72 Section Vii. Drawings 75 Section Viii. Bill Of Quantities Error! Bookmark Not Defined. Section Ix. Bidding Forms 77 Section X. Foreign-assisted Projects Error! Bookmark Not Defined. Section I. Invitation To Bid Bid Notice Abstract Invitation To Bid (itb) Republic Of The Philippines Province Of Northern Samar Municipality Of Mapanas Invitation To Bid For Project: Completion Of Naparasan-quezon Fmr, Brgy. Quezon, Mapanas, Northern Samar The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar, Through The Economic Development Fund Of Fy 2025 Intends To Apply The Sum Of Nine Hundred Eighty Five Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty Three Pesos 77/100 Only (985,863.77) Being The Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) To Payments Under The Contract For : Completion Of Naparasan-quezon Fmr, Brgy. Quezon, Mapanas, Northern Samar Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At Bid Opening. 1. The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar Now Invites Bids For The Following Description Of Works To Be Procured: Item No. Scope Of Work Quantity Unit Completion Of Naparasan-quezon Fmr, Brgy. Quezon, Mapanas, Northern Samar B.5 Project Billboard/signboard 1.00 Each B.7 (2) Occupational Safety And Health Program 1.00 L.s. B.9 Mobilization And Demobiliation 1.00 L.s. 102 (2)b Surplus Common Excavation 71.77 Cu.m. 104 (1)a Embankment From Roadway Excavation (common Soil) 71.77 Cu.m. 104 (2)a Embankment From Borrow (common Soil 164.50 Cu.m. 105 (1) Subgrade Preparation (common Material) 186.00 Sq.m. 200 (1) Aggregate Subbase Course 45.11 Cu.m. 201 (1) Aggregate Base Course 42.59 Cu.m. 311 (1)a.2 Pcc Pavement (plain)-conventional Method, 200mm Thk. 124.00 Sq.m. 505 (2)a Grouted Riprap 38.55 Cu.m. 506 (1) Stone Masonry 5.50 Cu.m. Completion Of The Works Is Required 60 Calendar Days. Bidders Should Have Completed, Within Ten (10) 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. Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders. 2. Bidding Will Be Conducted Through Open Competitive Bidding Procedures Using Non-discretionary Pass/fail Criterion As Specified In The Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Republic Act 9184 (ra 9184), Otherwise Known As The “government Procurement Reform Act”. Bidding Is Restricted To Filipino Citizens/sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Or Organizations With At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%) Interest Or Outstanding Capital Stock Belonging To Citizens Of The Philippines. 4. Interested Bidders May Obtain Further Information From Lgu- Bac Mapanas, Northern Samar And Inspect The Bidding Documents At The Address Given Below From December 05, 2024-december 16, 2024, 8:00 A.m. To 5:00 Pm. A Complete Set Of Bidding Documents May Be Purchased By Interested Bidders From The Address Below And Upon Payment Of A Nonrefundable Fee For The Bidding Documents In The Amount Of P1,000.00. 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 Fee For The Bidding Documents Not Later That The Submission Of Their Bids. 5. The Lgu- Mapana, Northern Samar Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference On December 5, 2024 At 10:00 A.m. At Executive Conference, 2nd Floor Of New Municipal Bldg. Mapanas, Northern Samar, Which Shall Be Open Only To All Interested Parties Who Have Purchased The Bidding Documents. 6. Bids Must Be Delivered To The Address Below On Or Before 9:00 A.m. Of December 16, 2024 At Bac Office, @ Municipal Planning & Development Office (mpdo), Mapanas, Northern Samar. All Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Bid Security In Any Of The Acceptable Forms And In The Amount Stated In Itb Clause 18. Bids Will Be Opened In The Presence Of The Bidders’ Authorized Representatives Who Choose To Attend At The Address Below. Late Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. The Bidder May Request That The Bid Documents Be Sent To Them By Mail Or Courier, And For This, The Bidder Shall Pay The Amount In Philippine Peso To Cover The Cost Of Mail Or Courier Delivery. The Fee For Obtaining A Copy Of The Bid Documents And The Cost Of Mail Or Courier Shall Be Paid By The Bidder Thru S Cashier’s Check Or Manager’s Check Issued In Favor Of The Municipality Of Mapanas. 7. The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar Reserves The Right To Accept Or Reject Any Bid, To Annul The Bidding Process, And To Reject All Bids At Any Time Prior To Contract Award, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. 8. For Further Information, Please Refer To: Reno C. Salazar Bac Secretary Mapanas, Northern Samar Mobile # 09459852914 Ma. Teresa L. Minguez Bac Chairperson Mapanas, Northern Samar Mobile # 09778033758 Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders 1. The Bids Must Be Delivered On Or Before December 16, 2024 At 9:00 A.m And Failure To Submit The Bid Proposal May Ground For Disqualification Of The Bid. 2. Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At Bid Opening. 1. The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar Now Invites Bids For The Following Description Of Works To Be Procured: Item No. Scope Of Work Quantity Unit Completion Of Naparasan-quezon Fmr, Brgy. Quezon, Mapanas, Northern Samar B.5 Project Billboard/signboard 1.00 Each B.7 (2) Occupational Safety And Health Program 1.00 L.s. B.9 Mobilization And Demobiliation 1.00 L.s. 102 (2)b Surplus Common Excavation 71.77 Cu.m. 104 (1)a Embankment From Roadway Excavation (common Soil) 71.77 Cu.m. 104 (2)a Embankment From Borrow (common Soil 164.50 Cu.m. 105 (1) Subgrade Preparation (common Material) 186.00 Sq.m. 200 (1) Aggregate Subbase Course 45.11 Cu.m. 201 (1) Aggregate Base Course 42.59 Cu.m. 311 (1)a.2 Pcc Pavement (plain)-conventional Method, 200mm Thk. 124.00 Sq.m. 505 (2)a Grouted Riprap 38.55 Cu.m. 506 (1) Stone Masonry 5.50 Cu.m. Completion Of The Works Is Required 60 Calendar Days. Bidders Should Have Completed, Within Ten (10) 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. 2. Bidding Will Be Conducted Through Open Competitive Bidding Procedures Using Non-discretionary Pass/fail Criterion As Specified In The Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Republic Act 9184 (ra 9184), Otherwise Known As The “government Procurement Reform Act”. Bidding Is Restricted To Filipino Citizens/sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, Or Organizations With At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%) Interest Or Outstanding Capital Stock Belonging To Citizens Of The Philippines. 3. Interested Bidders May Obtain Further Information From Lgu- Bac Mapanas, Northern Samar And Inspect The Bidding Documents At The Address Given Below From November 26, 2024-december 13, 2024, 8:00 A.m. To 5:00 Pm. A Complete Set Of Bidding Documents May Be Purchased By Interested Bidders From The Address Below And Upon Payment Of A Nonrefundable Fee For The Bidding Documents In The Amount Of P1,000.00. 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 Fee For The Bidding Documents Not Later That The Submission Of Their Bids. 4. The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference On December 5, 2024 At 10:00 A.m. At Executive Conference, 2nd Floor Of New Municipal Bldg. Mapanas, Northern Samar, Which Shall Be Open Only To All Interested Parties Who Have Purchased The Bidding Documents. 5. Bids Must Be Delivered To The Address Below On Or Before 9:00 A.m. Of December 16, 2024 At Bac Office, @ Municipal Planning & Development Office (mpdo), Mapanas, Northern Samar. All Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Bid Security In Any Of The Acceptable Forms And In The Amount Stated In Itb Clause 18. Bids Will Be Opened In The Presence Of The Bidders’ Authorized Representatives Who Choose To Attend At The Address Below. Late Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. The Bidder May Request That The Bid Documents Be Sent To Them By Mail Or Courier, And For This, The Bidder Shall Pay The Amount In Philippine Peso To Cover The Cost Of Mail Or Courier Delivery. The Fee For Obtaining A Copy Of The Bid Documents And The Cost Of Mail Or Courier Shall Be Paid By The Bidder Thru S Cashier’s Check Or Manager’s Check Issued In Favor Of The Municipality Of Mapanas. 6. The Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar Reserves The Right To Accept Or Reject Any Bid, To Annul The Bidding Process, And To Reject All Bids At Any Time Prior To Contract Award, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. 7. For Further Information, Please Refer To: Reno C. Salazar Bac Secretary Mapanas, Northern Samar Mobile # 09459852914 Ma. Teresa L. Minguez Bac Chairperson Mapanas N. Samar Mobile # 09778033758 Table Of Contents A. General 11 1. Scope Of Bid 11 2. Source Of Funds 11 3. Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, And Coercive Practices 11 4. Conflict Of Interest 12 5. Eligible Bidders 14 6. Bidder’s Responsibilities 15 7. Origin Of Goods And Services 17 8. Subcontracts 17 B. Contents Of Bidding Documents 17 9. Pre-bid Conference 17 10. Clarification And Amendment Of Bidding Documents 18 C. Preparation Of Bids 18 11. Language Of Bids 18 12. Documents Comprising The Bid: Eligibility And Technical Components 18 13. Documents Comprising The Bid: Financial Component 21 14. Alternative Bids 21 15. Bid Prices 22 16. Bid Currencies 22 17. Bid Validity 23 18. Bid Security 23 19. Format And Signing Of Bids 25 20. Sealing And Marking Of Bids 26 D. Submission And Opening Of Bids 26 21. Deadline For Submission Of Bids 26 22. Late Bids 26 23. Modification And Withdrawal Of Bids 27 24. Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids 27 E. Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 28 25. Process To Be Confidential 28 26. Clarification Of Bids 29 27. Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 29 28. Post Qualification 30 29. Reservation Clause 31 F. Award Of Contract 32 30. Contract Award 32 31. Signing Of The Contract 33 32. Performance Security 33 33. Notice To Proceed 34 A. General 1. Scope Of Bid 1.1. The Procuring Entity As Defined In The Bds, Invites Bids For The Construction Of Works, As Described In Section Vi. Specifications. The Name And Identification Number Of The Contract Is Provided In The Bds. 1.2. The Successful Bidder Will Be Expected To Complete The Works By The Intended Completion Date Specified In Scc Clause 1.16. 2. Source Of Funds The Procuring Entity Has A Budget Or Has Applied For Or Received Funds From The Funding Source Named In The Bds, And In The Amount Indicated In The Bds. It Intends To Apply Part Of The Funds Received For The Project, As Defined In The Bds, To Cover Eligible Payments Under The Contract For The Works. 3. Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, And Coercive Practices 3.1. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Bds, The Procuring Entity, As Well As Bidders And Contractors, Shall Observe The Highest Standard Of Ethics During The Procurement And Execution Of The Contract. In Pursuance Of This Policy, The Funding Source: (a) Defines, For Purposes Of This Provision, The Terms Set Forth Below As Follows: (i) "corrupt Practice" Means Behavior On The Part Of Officials In The Public Or Private Sectors By Which They Improperly And Unlawfully Enrich Themselves, Others, Or Induce Others To Do So, By Misusing The Position In Which They Are Placed, And Includes The Offering, Giving, Receiving, Or Soliciting Of Anything Of Value To Influence The Action Of Any Such Official In The Procurement Process Or In Contract Execution; Entering, On Behalf Of The Procuring Entity, Into Any Contract Or Transaction Manifestly And Grossly Disadvantageous To The Same, Whether Or Not The Public Officer Profited Or Will Profit Thereby, And Similar Acts As Provided In Republic Act 3019; (ii) "fraudulent Practice" Means A Misrepresentation Of Facts In Order To Influence A Procurement Process Or The Execution Of A Contract To The Detriment Of The Procuring Entity, And Includes Collusive Practices Among Bidders (prior To Or After Bid Submission) Designed To Establish Bid Prices At Artificial, Non-competitive Levels And To Deprive The Procuring Entity Of The Benefits Of Free And Open Competition; (iii) “collusive Practices” Means A Scheme Or Arrangement Between Two Or More Bidders, With Or Without The Knowledge Of The Procuring Entity, Designed To Establish Bid Prices At Artificial, Non-competitive Levels; And (iv) “coercive Practices” Means Harming Or Threatening To Harm, Directly Or Indirectly, Persons, Or Their Property To Influence Their Participation In A Procurement Process, Or Affect The Execution Of A Contract; (v) “obstructive Practice” Is (aa) Deliberately Destroying, Falsifying, Altering Or Concealing Of Evidence Material To An Administrative Proceedings Or Investigation Or Making False Statements To Investigators In Order To Materially Impede An Administrative Proceedings Or Investigation Of The Procuring Entity Or Any Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Into Allegations Of A Corrupt, Fraudulent, Coercive Or Collusive Practice; And/or Threatening, Harassing Or Intimidating Any Party To Prevent It From Disclosing Its Knowledge Of Matters Relevant To The Administrative Proceedings Or Investigation Or From Pursuing Such Proceedings Or Investigation; Or (bb) Acts Intended To Materially Impede The Exercise Of The Inspection And Audit Rights Of The Procuring Entity Or Any Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Herein. (b) Will Reject A Proposal For Award If It Determines That The Bidder Recommended For Award Has Engaged In Corrupt Or Fraudulent Practices In Competing For The Contract; And (c) Will Declare A Firm Ineligible, Either Indefinitely Or For A Stated Period Of Time, To Be Awarded Contract Funded By The Funding Source If It At Any Time Determines That The Firm Has Engaged In Corrupt Or Fraudulent Practices In Competing Or, Or In Executing, A Contract Funded By The Funding Source. 3.2. Further, The Procuring Entity Will Seek To Impose The Maximum Civil, Administrative, And/or Criminal Penalties Available Under The Applicable Laws On Individuals And Organizations Deemed To Be Involved In Any Of The Practices Mentioned In Itb Clause 3.1(a). 3.3. Furthermore, The Funding Source And The Procuring Entity Reserve The Right To Inspect And Audit Records And Accounts Of A Contractor In The Bidding For And Performance Of A Contract Themselves Or Through Independent Auditors As Reflected In The Gcc Clause 34. 4. Conflict Of Interest 4.1. All Bidders Found To Have Conflicting Interests Shall Be Disqualified To Participate In The Procurement At Hand, Without Prejudice To The Imposition Of Appropriate Administrative, Civil, And Criminal Sanctions. A Bidder May Be Considered To Have Conflicting Interests With Another Bidder In Any Of The Events Described In Paragraphs (a) Through (c) And A General Conflict Of Interest In Any Of The Circumstances Set Out In Paragraphs (d) Through (g) Below: (a) A Bidder Has Controlling Shareholders In Common With Another Bidder; (b) A Bidder Receives Or Has Received Any Direct Or Indirect Subsidy From Any Other Bidder; (c) A Bidder Has The Same Legal Representative As That Of Another Bidder For Purposes Of This Bid; (d) A Bidder Has A Relationship, Directly Or Through Third Parties, That Puts Them In A Position To Have Access To Information About Or Influence On The Bid Of Another Bidder Or Influence The Decisions Of The Procuring Entity Regarding This Bidding Process. This Will Include A Firm Or An Organization Who Lends, Or Temporarily Seconds, Its Personnel To Firms Or Organizations Which Are Engaged In Consulting Services For The Preparation Related To Procurement For Or Implementation Of The Project If The Personnel Would Be Involved In Any Capacity On The Same Project; (e) A Bidder Submits More Than One Bid In This Bidding Process. However, This Does Not Limit The Participation Of Subcontractors In More Than One Bid; (f) A Bidder Who Participated As A Consultant In The Preparation Of The Design Or Technical Specifications Of The Goods And Related Services That Are The Subject Of The Bid; Or (g) A Bidder Who Lends, Or Temporary Seconds, Its Personnel To Firms Or Organizations Which Are Engaged In Consulting Services For The Preparation Related To Procurement For Or Implementation Of The Project, If The Personnel Would Be Involved In Any Capacity On The Same Project. 4.2. In Accordance With Section 47 Of The Irr Of Ra 9184, All Bidding Documents Shall Be Accompanied By A Sworn Affidavit Of The Bidder That It Is Not Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), Members Of The Technical Working Group (twg), Members Of The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office (pmo) Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants, By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree. On The Part Of The Bidder, This Clause Shall Apply To The Following Persons: (a) If The Bidder Is An Individual Or A Sole Proprietorship, To The Bidder Himself; (b) If The Bidder Is A Partnership, To All Its Officers And Members; (c) If The Bidder Is A Corporation, To All Its Officers, Directors, And Controlling Stockholders; And (d) If The Bidder Is A Joint Venture (jv), The Provisions Of Items (a), (b), Or (c) Of This Clause Shall Correspondingly Apply To Each Of The Members Of The Said Jv, As May Be Appropriate. Relationship Of The Nature Described Above Or Failure To Comply With This Clause Will Result In The Automatic Disqualification Of A Bidder. 5. Eligible Bidders 5.1. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Bds, The Following Persons Shall Be Eligible To Participate In This Bidding: (a) Duly Licensed Filipino Citizens/sole Proprietorships; (b) Partnerships Duly Organized Under The Laws Of The Philippines And Of Which At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%) Of The Interest Belongs To Citizens Of The Philippines; (c) Corporations Duly Organized Under The Laws Of The Philippines, And Of Which At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%) Of The Outstanding Capital Stock Belongs To Citizens Of The Philippines; (d) Cooperatives Duly Organized Under The Laws Of The Philippines, And Of Which At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%) Of The Interest Belongs To Citizens Of The Philippines; And (e) Persons/entities Forming Themselves Into A Jv, I.e., A Group Of Two (2) Or More Persons/entities That Intend To Be Jointly And Severally Responsible Or Liable For A Particular Contract: Provided, However, That, In Accordance With Letter Of Instructions No. 630, Filipino Ownership Or Interest Of The Joint Venture Concerned Shall Be At Least Seventy Five Percent (75%): Provided, Further, That Joint Ventures In Which Filipino Ownership Or Interest Is Less Than Seventy Five Percent (75%) May Be Eligible Where The Structures To Be Built Require The Application Of Techniques And/or Technologies Which Are Not Adequately Possessed By A Person/entity Meeting The Seventy Five Percent (75%) Filipino Ownership Requirement: Provided, Finally, That In The Latter Case, Filipino Ownership Or Interest Shall Not Be Less Than Twenty Five Percent (25%). For This Purpose Filipino Ownership Or Interest Shall Be Based On The Contributions Of Each Of The Members Of The Joint Venture As Specified In Their Jva. 5.2. The Procuring Entity May Also Invite Foreign Bidders When Provided For Under Any Treaty Or International Or Executive Agreement As Specified In The Bds. 5.3. Government Corporate Entities May Be Eligible To Participate Only If They Can Establish That They (a) Are Legally And Financially Autonomous, (b) Operate Under Commercial Law, And (c) Are Not Dependent Agencies Of The Gop Or The Procuring Entity. 5.4. (a) Unless Otherwise Provided In The Bds, The Bidder Must Have Completed, Within Ten (10) Years From The Submission Of Bids, A Single Contract That Is Similar To This Project, Equivalent To At Least Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Abc Adjusted To Current Prices Using The National Statistics Office Consumer Price Index. (b) For Foreign-funded Procurement, The Procuring Entity And The Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution May Agree On Another Track Record Requirement, As Specified In The Bds. For This Purpose, Contracts Similar To The Project Shall Be Those Described In Thebds, And Completed Within The Period Stated In The Invitation To Bid And Itb Clause 12.1(a)(iii). 5.5. The Bidder Must Submit A Computation Of Its Net Financial Contracting Capacity (nfcc) Or A Commitment From A Universal Or Commercial Bank To Extend A Credit Line In Its Favor If Awarded The Contract For This Project (clc). The Nfcc, Computed Using The Following Formula, Must Be At Least Equal To The Abc To Be Bid: Nfcc = [(current Assets Minus Current Liabilities) (k)] Minus The Value Of All Outstanding Or Uncompleted Portions Of The Projects Under Ongoing Contracts, Including Awarded Contracts Yet To Be Started Coinciding With The Contract For This Project. Where: K = 10 For A Contract Duration Of One Year Or Less, 15 For A Contract Duration Of More Than One Year Up To Two Years, And 20 For A Contract Duration Of More Than Two Years. The Clc Must Be At Least Equal To Ten Percent (10%) Of The Abc For This Project. If Issued By A Foreign Bank, It Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank. In The Case Of Local Government Units (lgus), The Bidder May Also Submit Clc From Other Banks Certified By The Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas (bsp) As Authorized To Issue Such Financial Instrument. 6. Bidder’s Responsibilities 6.1. The Bidder Or Its Duly Authorized Representative Shall Submit A Sworn Statement In The Form Prescribed In Section Ix. Bidding Forms As Required In Itb Clause 12.1(b)(iii). 6.2. The Bidder Is Responsible For The Following: (a) Having Taken Steps To Carefully Examine All Of The Bidding Documents; (b) Having Acknowledged All Conditions, Local Or Otherwise, Affecting The Implementation Of The Contract; (c) Having Made An Estimate Of The Facilities Available And Needed For The Contract To Be Bid, If Any; (d) Having Complied With Its Responsibility To Inquire Or Secure Supplemental/bid Bulletin/s As Provided Under Itb Clause 10.3. (e) Ensuring That It Is Not “blacklisted” Or Barred From Bidding By The Gop Or Any Of Its Agencies, Offices, Corporations, Or Lgus, Including Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Whose Blacklisting Rules Have Been Recognized By The Gppb; (f) Ensuring That Each Of The Documents Submitted In Satisfaction Of The Bidding Requirements Is An Authentic Copy Of The Original, Complete, And All Statements And Information Provided Therein Are True And Correct; (g) Authorizing The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or Its Duly Authorized Representative/s To Verify All The Documents Submitted; (h) Ensuring That The Signatory Is The Duly Authorized Representative Of The Bidder, And Granted Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary And/or To Represent The Bidder In The Bidding, With The Duly Notarized Secretary’s Certificate Attesting To Such Fact, If The Bidder Is A Corporation, Partnership, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture; (i) Complying With The Disclosure Provision Under Section 47 Of The Act In Relation To Other Provisions Of Republic Act 3019; And (j) Complying With Existing Labor Laws And Standards, If Applicable. Failure To Observe Any Of The Above Responsibilities Shall Be At The Risk Of The Bidder Concerned. 6.3. The Bidder, By The Act Of Submitting Its Bid, Shall Be Deemed To Have Inspected The Site, Determined The General Characteristics Of The Contract Works And The Conditions For This Project And Examine All Instructions, Forms, Terms, And Project Requirements In The Bidding Documents. 6.4. It Shall Be The Sole Responsibility Of The Prospective Bidder To Determine And To Satisfy Itself By Such Means As It Considers Necessary Or Desirable As To All Matters Pertaining To This Project, Including: (a) The Location And The Nature Of The Contract, Project, Or Work; (b) Climatic Conditions; (c) Transportation Facilities; (c) Nature And Condition Of The Terrain, Geological Conditions At The Site Communication Facilities, Requirements, Location And Availability Of Construction Aggregates And Other Materials, Labor, Water, Electric Power And Access Roads; And (d) Other Factors That May Affect The Cost, Duration And Execution Or Implementation Of The Contract, Project, Or Work. 6.5. The Procuring Entity Shall Not Assume Any Responsibility Regarding Erroneous Interpretations Or Conclusions By The Prospective Or Eligible Bidder Out Of The Data Furnished By The Procuring Entity. 6.6. Before Submitting Their Bids, The Bidders Are Deemed To Have Become Familiar With All Existing Laws, Decrees, Ordinances, Acts And Regulations Of The Philippines Which May Affect The Contract In Any Way. 6.7. The Bidder Shall Bear All Costs Associated With The Preparation And Submission Of His Bid, And The Procuring Entity Will In No Case Be Responsible Or Liable For Those Costs, Regardless Of The Conduct Or Outcome Of The Bidding Process. 6.8. Bidders Should Note That The Procuring Entity Will Only Accept Bids Only From Those That Have Paid The Nonrefundable Fee For The Bidding Documents At The Office Indicated In The Invitation To Bid. 7. Origin Of Goods And Services There Is No Restriction On The Origin Of Goods, Or Contracting Of Works Or Services Other Than Those Prohibited By A Decision Of The United Nations Security Council Taken Under Chapter Vii Of The Charter Of The United Nations. 8. Subcontracts 8.1. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Bds, The Bidder May Subcontract Portions Of The Works To An Extent As May Be Approved By The Procuring Entity And Stated In The Bds. However, Subcontracting Of Any Portion Shall Not Relieve The Bidder From Any Liability Or Obligation That May Arise From The Contract For This Project. 8.2. Subcontractors Must Submit The Documentary Requirements Under Itb Clause 12 And Comply With The Eligibility Criteria Specified In The Bds. In The Event That Any Subcontractor Is Found By The Procuring Entity To Be Ineligible, The Subcontracting Of Such Portion Of The Works Shall Be Disallowed. 8.3. The Bidder May Identify The Subcontractor To Whom A Portion Of The Works Will Be Subcontracted At Any Stage Of The Bidding Process Or During Contract Implementation. If The Bidder Opts To Disclose The Name Of The Subcontractor During Bid Submission, The Bidder Shall Include The Required Documents As Part Of The Technical Component Of Its Bid. B. Contents Of Bidding Documents 9. Pre-bid Conference 9.1. (a) If So Specified In The Bds, A Pre-bid Conference Shall Be Held At The Venue And On The Date Indicated Therein, To Clarify And Address The Bidders’ Questions On The Technical And Financial Components Of This Project. (b) The Pre-bid Conference Shall Be Held At Least Twelve (12) Calendar Days Before The Deadline For The Submission Of And Receipt Of Bids. If The Procuring Entity Determines That, By Reason Of The Method, Nature, Or Complexity Of The Contract To Be Bid, Or When International Participation Will Be More Advantageous To The Gop, A Longer Period For The Preparation Of Bids Is Necessary, The Pre-bid Conference Shall Be Held At Least Thirty (30) Calendar Days Before The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids, As Specified In The Bds. 9.2. Bidders Are Encouraged To Attend The Pre-bid Conference To Ensure That They Fully Understand The Procuring Entity’s Requirements. Non-attendance Of The Bidder Will In No Way Prejudice Its Bid; However, The Bidder Is Expected To Know The Changes And/or Amendments To The Bidding Documents As Recorded In The Minutes Of The Pre-bid Conference And The Supplemental/bid Bulletin. 9.3. Any Statement Made At The Pre-bid Conference Shall Not Modify The Terms Of The Bidding Documents Unless Such Statement Is Specifically Identified In Writing As An Amendment Thereto And Issued As A Supplemental/bid Bulletin. 10. Clarification And Amendment Of Bidding Documents 10.1. Bidders Who Have Purchased The Bidding Documents May Request For Clarification(s) On Any Part Of The Bidding Documents Or For An Interpretation. Such A Request Must Be In Writing And Submitted To The Procuring Entity At The Address Indicated In The Bds At Least Ten (10) Calendar Days Before The Deadline Set For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 10.2. Supplemental/bid Bulletins May Be Issued Upon The Procuring Entity’s Initiative For Purposes Of Clarifying Or Modifying Any Provision Of The Bidding Documents Not Later Than Seven (7) Calendar Days Before The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. Any Modification To The Bidding Documents Shall Be Identified As An Amendment. 10.3. Any Supplemental/bid Bulletin Issued By The Bac Shall Also Be Posted On The Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (philgeps) And The Website Of The Procuring Entity Concerned, If Available. Unless, Otherwise Provided In The Bds, It Shall Be The Responsibility Of All Bidders Who Secure The Bidding Documents To Inquire And Secure Supplemental/bid Bulletins That May Be Issued By The Bac. However, Bidders Who Have Submitted Bids Before The Issuance Of The Supplemental/bid Bulletin Must Be Informed And Allowed To Modify Or Withdraw Their Bids In Accordance With Itb Clause 23. C. Preparation Of Bids 11. Language Of Bids The Bid, As Well As All Correspondence And Documents Relating To The Bid Exchanged By The Bidder And The Procuring Entity, Shall Be Written In English. Supporting Documents And Printed Literature Furnished By The Bidder May Be In Another Language Provided They Are Accompanied By An Accurate Translation In English Certified By The Appropriate Embassy Or Consulate In The Philippines, In Which Case The English Translation Shall Govern, For Purposes Of Interpretation Of The Bid. 12. Documents Comprising The Bid: Eligibility And Technical Components 12.1. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Bds, The First Envelope Shall Contain The Following Eligibility And Technical Documents: (a) Eligibility Documents – Class "a" Documents: (i) Registration Certificate From The Securities And Exchange Commission (sec), Department Of Trade And Industry (dti) For Sole Proprietorship, Or Cooperative Development Authority (cda) For Cooperatives, Or Any Proof Of Such Registration As Stated In The Bds; (ii) Mayor’s Permit Issued By The City Or Municipality Where The Principal Place Of Business Of The Prospective Bidder Is Located; (iii) Statement Of All Its Ongoing And Completed Government And Private Contracts Within Ten (10) Years From The Submission Of Bids, Including Contracts Awarded But Not Yet Started, If Any. The Statement Shall Include, For Each Contract, The Following: (iii.1) Name Of The Contract; (iii.2) Date Of The Contract; (iii.3) Contract Duration; (iii.4) Owner’s Name And Address; (iii.5) Nature Of Work; (iii.6) Contractor’s Role (whether Sole Contractor, Subcontractor, Or Partner In A Jv) And Percentage Of Participation; (iii.7) Total Contract Value At Award; (iii.8) Date Of Completion Or Estimated Completion Time; (iii.9) Total Contract Value At Completion, If Applicable; (iii.10) Percentages Of Planned And Actual Accomplishments, If Applicable; (iii.11) Value Of Outstanding Works, If Applicable; (iii.12) The Statement Shall Be Supported By The Notices Of Award And/or Notices To Proceed Issued By The Owners; And (iii.13) The Statement Shall Be Supported By The Constructors Performance Evaluation System (cpes) Rating Sheets, And/or Certificates Of Completion And Owner’s Acceptance, If Applicable; (iv) Unless Otherwise Provided In The Bds, Valid Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (pcab) License And Registration For The Type And Cost Of The Contract For This Project; (v) Audited Financial Statements, Showing, Among Others, The Prospective Total And Current Assets And Liabilities, Stamped “received” By The Bir Or Its Duly Accredited And Authorized Institutions, For The Preceding Calendar Year Which Should Not Be Earlier Than Two (2) Years From The Date Of Bid Submission; (vi) Nfcc Computation Or Clc In Accordance With Itb Clause 5.5; And Class "b" Document: (vii) If Applicable, Valid Joint Venture Agreement (jva) Or, In Lieu Thereof, Duly Notarized Statements From All The Potential Joint Venture Partners Stating That They Will Enter Into And Abide By The Provisions Of The Jva In The Instance That The Bid Is Successful Shall Be Included In The Bid. (b) Technical Documents – (i) Bid Security As Prescribed In Itb Clause 18. If The Bidder Opts To Submit The Bid Security In The Form Of: (i.1) A Bank Draft/guarantee Or An Irrevocable Letter Of Credit Issued By A Foreign Bank, It Shall Be Accompanied By A Confirmation From A Universal Or Commercial Bank; Or (i.2) A Surety Bond Accompanied By A Certification Coming From An Authorized Insurance Commission That A Surety Or Insurance Company Is Authorized To Issue Such Instrument; (ii) Project Requirements, Which Shall Include The Following: (ii.1) Organizational Chart For The Contract To Be Bid; (ii.2) List Of Contractor’s Personnel (viz, Project Manager, Project Engineers, Materials Engineers, And Foremen), To Be Assigned To The Contract To Be Bid, With Their Complete Qualification And Experience Data; And (ii.3) List Of Contractor’s Equipment Units, Which Are Owned, Leased, And/or Under Purchase Agreements, Supported By Certification Of Availability Of Equipment From The Equipment Lessor/vendor For The Duration Of The Project; And (iii) Sworn Statement In Accordance With Section 25.2(b)(iv) Of The Irr Of Ra 9184 And Using The Form Prescribed In Section Ix. Bidding Forms. 13. Documents Comprising The Bid: Financial Component 13.1. Unless Otherwise Stated In The Bds, The Financial Component Of The Bid Shall Contain The Following: (a) Financial Bid Form In Accordance With The Form Prescribed In Section Ix. Bidding Forms; And (b) Any Other Document Related To The Financial Component Of The Bid As Stated In The Bds. 13.2. (a) Unless Indicated In The Bds, All Bids That Exceed The Abc Shall Not Be Accepted. (b) Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Bds, For Foreign-funded Procurement, A Ceiling May Be Applied To Bid Prices Provided The Following Conditions Are Met: (i) Bidding Documents Are Obtainable Free Of Charge On A Freely Accessible Website. If Payment Of Bidding Documents Is Required By The Procuring Entity, Payment Could Be Made Upon The Submission Of Bids. (ii) The Procuring Entity Has Procedures In Place To Ensure That The Abc Is Based On Recent Estimates Made By The Engineer Or The Responsible Unit Of The Procuring Entity And That The Estimates Are Based On Adequate Detailed Engineering (in The Case Of Works) And Reflect The Quality, Supervision And Risk And Inflationary Factors, As Well As Prevailing Market Prices, Associated With The Types Of Works Or Goods To Be Procured. (iii) The Procuring Entity Has Trained Cost Estimators On Estimating Prices And Analyzing Bid Variances. In The Case Of Infrastructure Projects, The Procuring Entity Must Also Have Trained Quantity Surveyors. (iv) The Procuring Entity Has Established A System To Monitor And Report Bid Prices Relative To Abc And Engineer’s/procuring Entity’s Estimate. (v) The Procuring Entity Has Established A Monitoring And Evaluation System For Contract Implementation To Provide A Feedback On Actual Total Costs Of Goods And Works. 14. Alternative Bids 14.1. Alternative Bids Shall Be Rejected. For This Purpose, Alternative Bid Is An Offer Made By A Bidder In Addition Or As A Substitute To Its Original Bid Which May Be Included As Part Of Its Original Bid Or Submitted Separately Therewith For Purposes Of Bidding. A Bid With Options Is Considered An Alternative Bid Regardless Of Whether Said Bid Proposal Is Contained In A Single Envelope Or Submitted In Two (2) Or More Separate Bid Envelopes. 14.2. Bidders Shall Submit Offers That Comply With The Requirements Of The Bidding Documents, Including The Basic Technical Design As Indicated In The Drawings And Specifications. Unless There Is A Value Engineering Clause In The Bds, Alternative Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. 14.3. Each Bidder Shall Submit Only One Bid, Either Individually Or As A Partner In A Jv. A Bidder Who Submits Or Participates In More Than One Bid (other Than As A Subcontractor If A Subcontractor Is Permitted To Participate In More Than One Bid) Will Cause All The Proposals With The Bidder’s Participation To Be Disqualified. This Shall Be Without Prejudice To Any Applicable Criminal, Civil And Administrative Penalties That May Be Imposed Upon The Persons And Entities Concerned. 15. Bid Prices 15.1. The Contract Shall Be For The Whole Works, As Described In Itb Clause 1.1, Based On The Priced Bill Of Quantities Submitted By The Bidder. 15.2. The Bidder Shall Fill In Rates And Prices For All Items Of The Works Described In The Bill Of Quantities. Bids Not Addressing Or Providing All Of The Required Items In The Bidding Documents Including, Where Applicable, Bill Of Quantities, Shall Be Considered Non-responsive And, Thus, Automatically Disqualified. In This Regard, Where A Required Item Is Provided, But No Price Is Indicated, The Same Shall Be Considered As Non-responsive, But Specifying A "0" (zero) For The Said Item Would Mean That It Is Being Offered For Free To The Government. 15.3. All Duties, Taxes, And Other Levies Payable By The Contractor Under The Contract, Or For Any Other Cause, Prior To The Deadline For Submission Of Bids, Shall Be Included In The Rates, Prices, And Total Bid Price Submitted By The Bidder. 15.4. All Bid Prices For The Given Scope Of Work In The Contract As Awarded Shall Be Considered As Fixed Prices, And Therefore Not Subject To Price Escalation During Contract Implementation, Except Under Extraordinary Circumstances As Specified In Gcc Clause 48. Price Escalation May Be Allowed In Extraordinary Circumstances As May Be Determined By The National Economic And Development Authority In Accordance With The Civil Code Of The Philippines, And Upon The Recommendation Of The Procuring Entity. Furthermore, In Cases Where The Cost Of The Awarded Contract Is Affected By Any Applicable New Laws, Ordinances, Regulations, Or Other Acts Of The Gop, Promulgated After The Date Of Bid Opening, A Contract Price Adjustment Shall Be Made Or Appropriate Relief Shall Be Applied On A No Loss-no Gain Basis. 16. Bid Currencies 16.1. All Bid Prices Shall Be Quoted In Philippine Pesos Unless Otherwise Provided In The Bds. However, For Purposes Of Bid Evaluation, Bids Denominated In Foreign Currencies Shall Be Converted To Philippine Currency Based On The Exchange Rate Prevailing On The Day Of The Bid Opening. 16.2. If So Allowed In Accordance With Itb Clause 16.1, The Procuring Entity For Purposes Of Bid Evaluation And Comparing The Bid Prices Will Convert The Amounts In Various Currencies In Which The Bid Price Is Expressed To Philippine Pesos At The Exchange Rate As Published In The Bsp Reference Rate Bulletin On The Day Of The Bid Opening. 16.3. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Bds, Payment Of The Contract Price Shall Be Made In Philippine Pesos. 17. Bid Validity 17.1. Bids Shall Remain Valid For The Period Specified In The Bds Which Shall Not Exceed One Hundred Twenty (120) Calendar Days From The Date Of The Opening Of Bids. 17.2. In Exceptional Circumstances, Prior To The Expiration Of The Bid Validity Period, The Procuring Entity May Request Bidders To Extend The Period Of Validity Of Their Bids. The Request And The Responses Shall Be Made In Writing. The Bid Security Described In Itb Clause 18 Should Also Be Extended Corresponding To The Extension Of The Bid Validity Period At The Least. A Bidder May Refuse The Request Without Forfeiting Its Bid Security, But His Bid Shall No Longer Be Considered For Further Evaluation And Award. A Bidder Granting The Request Shall Not Be Required Or Permitted To Modify Its Bid. 18. Bid Security 18.1. The Bid Security In The Amount Stated In The Bds Shall Be Equal To The Percentage Of The Abc In Accordance With The Following Schedule: Form Of Bid Security Amount Of Bid Security (equal To Percentage Of The Abc) (a) Cash Or Cashier’s/manager’s Check Issued By A Universal Or Commercial Bank. Two Percent (2%) (b) Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit Issued By A Universal Or Commercial Bank: Provided, However, That It Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank, If Issued By A Foreign Bank. (c) Surety Bond Callable Upon Demand Issued By A Surety Or Insurance Company Duly Certified By The Insurance Commission As Authorized To Issue Such Security; And/or Five Percent (5%) (d) Any Combination Of The Foregoing. Proportionate To Share Of Form With Respect To Total Amount Of Security For Biddings Conducted By Local Government Units, The Bidder May Also Submit Bid Securities In The Form Of Cashier’s/manager’s Check, Bank Draft/guarantee, Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit From Other Banks Certified By The Bsp As Authorized To Issue Such Financial Statement. 18.2. The Bid Security Should Be Valid For The Period Specified In The Bds. Any Bid Not Accompanied By An Acceptable Bid Security Shall Be Rejected By The Procuring Entity As Non-responsive. 18.3. No Bid Securities Shall Be Returned To Bidders After The Opening Of Bids And Before Contract Signing, Except To Those That Failed Or Declared As Post-disqualified, Upon Submission Of A Written Waiver Of Their Right To File A Motion For Reconsideration And/or Protest. Without Prejudice On Its Forfeiture, Bid Securities Shall Be Returned Only After The Bidder With The Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid Has Signed The Contract And Furnished The Performance Security, But In No Case Later Than The Expiration Of The Bid Security Validity Period Indicated In Itb Clause 18.2. 18.4. Upon Signing And Execution Of The Contract, Pursuant To Itb Clause 31, And The Posting Of The Performance Security, Pursuant To Itb Clause 32, The Successful Bidder’s Bid Security Will Be Discharged, But In No Case Later Than The Bid Security Validity Period As Indicated In Itb Clause 18.2. 18.5. The Bid Security May Be Forfeited: (a) If A Bidder: (i) Withdraws Its Bid During The Period Of Bid Validity Specified In Itb Clause 17; (ii) Does Not Accept The Correction Of Errors Pursuant To Itb Clause 27.3(b); (iii) Fails To Submit The Requirements Within The Prescribed Period, Or A Finding Against Their Veracity, As Stated In Itb Clause 28.2; (iv) Submission Of Eligibility Requirements Containing False Information Or Falsified Documents; (v) Submission Of Bids That Contain False Information Or Falsified Documents, Or The Concealment Of Such Information In The Bids In Order To Influence The Outcome Of Eligibility Screening Or Any Other Stage Of The Public Bidding; (vi) Allowing The Use Of One’s Name, Or Using The Name Of Another For Purposes Of Public Bidding; (vii) Withdrawal Of A Bid, Or Refusal To Accept An Award, Or Enter Into Contract With The Government Without Justifiable Cause, After The Bidder Had Been Adjudged As Having Submitted The Lowest Calculated And Responsive Bid; (viii) Refusal Or Failure To Post The Required Performance Security Within The Prescribed Time; (ix) Refusal To Clarify Or Validate In Writing Its Bid During Post-qualification Within A Period Of Seven (7) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Request For Clarification; (x) Any Documented Attempt By A Bidder To Unduly Influence The Outcome Of The Bidding In His Favor; (xi) Failure Of The Potential Joint Venture Partners To Enter Into The Joint Venture After The Bid Is Declared Successful; Or (xii) All Other Acts That Tend To Defeat The Purpose Of The Competitive Bidding, Such As Habitually Withdrawing From Bidding, Submitting Late Bids Or Patently Insufficient Bid, For At Least Three (3) Times Within A Year, Except For Valid Reasons. (b) If The Successful Bidder: (i) Fails To Sign The Contract In Accordance With Itb Clause 31; (ii) Fails To Furnish Performance Security In Accordance With Itb Clause 32. 19. Format And Signing Of Bids 19.1. Bidders Shall Submit Their Bids Through Their Duly Authorized Representative Using The Appropriate Forms Provided In Section Ix. Bidding Forms On Or Before The Deadline Specified In The Itb Clause 21 In Two (2) Separate Sealed Bid Envelopes, And Which Shall Be Submitted Simultaneously. The First Shall Contain The Technical Component Of The Bid, Including The Eligibility Requirements Under Itb Clause 12.1, And The Second Shall Contain The Financial Component Of The Bid. 19.2. Forms As Mentioned In Itb Clause 19.1 Must Be Completed Without Any Alterations To Their Format, And No Substitute Form Shall Be Accepted. All Blank Spaces Shall Be Filled In With The Information Requested. 19.3. The Bidder Shall Prepare An Original Of The First And Second Envelopes As Described In Itb Clauses 12 And 13. In Addition, The Bidder Shall Submit Copies Of The First And Second Envelopes. In The Event Of Any Discrepancy Between The Original And The Copies, The Original Shall Prevail. 19.4. The Bid, Except For Unamended Printed Literature, Shall Be Signed, And Each And Every Page Thereof Shall Be Initialed, By The Duly Authorized Representative/s Of The Bidder. 19.5. Any Interlineations, Erasures, Or Overwriting Shall Be Valid Only If They Are Signed Or Initialed By The Duly Authorized Representative/s Of The Bidder. 20. Sealing And Marking Of Bids 20.1. Bidders Shall Enclose Their Original Eligibility And Technical Documents Described In Itb Clause 12, In One Sealed Envelope Marked “original - Technical Component”, And The Original Of Their Financial Component In Another Sealed Envelope Marked “original - Financial Component”, Sealing Them All In An Outer Envelope Marked “original Bid”. 20.2. Each Copy Of The First And Second Envelopes Shall Be Similarly Sealed Duly Marking The Inner Envelopes As “copy No. ___ - Technical Component” And “copy No. ___ – Financial Component” And The Outer Envelope As “copy No. ___”, Respectively. These Envelopes Containing The Original And The Copies Shall Then Be Enclosed In One Single Envelope. 20.3. The Original And The Number Of Copies Of The Bid As Indicated In The Bds Shall Be Typed Or Written In Indelible Ink And Shall Be Signed By The Bidder Or Its Duly Authorized Representative/s. 20.4. All Envelopes Shall: (a) Contain The Name Of The Contract To Be Bid In Capital Letters; (b) Bear The Name And Address Of The Bidder In Capital Letters; (c) Be Addressed To The Procuring Entity’s Bac Identified In Itb Clause 10.1; (d) Bear The Specific Identification Of This Bidding Process Indicated In The Invitation To Bid; And (e) Bear A Warning “do Not Open Before…” The Date And Time For The Opening Of Bids, In Accordance With Itb Clause 21. 20.5. If Bids Are Not Sealed And Marked As Required, The Procuring Entity Will Assume No Responsibility For The Misplacement Or Premature Opening Of The Bid. D. Submission And Opening Of Bids 21. Deadline For Submission Of Bids Bids Must Be Received By The Procuring Entity’s Bac At The Address And On Or Before The Date And Time Indicated In The Bds. 22. Late Bids Any Bid Submitted After The Deadline For Submission And Receipt Of Bids Prescribed By The Procuring Entity, Pursuant To Itb Clause 21, Shall Be Declared “late” And Shall Not Be Accepted By The Procuring Entity. 23. Modification And Withdrawal Of Bids 23.1. The Bidder May Modify Its Bid After It Has Been Submitted; Provided That The Modification Is Received By The Procuring Entity Prior To The Deadline Prescribed For Submission And Receipt Of Bids. The Bidder Shall Not Be Allowed To Retrieve Its Original Bid, But Shall Be Allowed To Submit Another Bid Equally Sealed, Properly Identified, Linked To Its Original Bid Marked As “technical Modification” Or “financial Modification” And Stamped “received” By The Bac. Bid Modifications Received After The Applicable Deadline Shall Not Be Considered And Shall Be Returned To The Bidder Unopened. 23.2. A Bidder May, Through A Letter Of Withdrawal, Withdraw Its Bid After It Has Been Submitted, For Valid And Justifiable Reason; Provided That The Letter Of Withdrawal Is Received By The Procuring Entity Prior To The Deadline Prescribed For Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 23.3. Bids Requested To Be Withdrawn In Accordance With Itb Clause 23.1 Shall Be Returned Unopened To The Bidders. A Bidder May Also Express Its Intention Not To Participate In The Bidding Through A Letter Which Should Reach And Be Stamped By The Bac Before The Deadline For Submission And Receipt Of Bids. A Bidder That Withdraws Its Bid Shall Not Be Permitted To Submit Another Bid, Directly Or Indirectly, For The Same Contract. 23.4. No Bid May Be Modified After The Deadline For Submission Of Bids. No Bid May Be Withdrawn In The Interval Between The Deadline For Submission Of Bids And The Expiration Of The Period Of Bid Validity Specified By The Bidder On The Financial Bid Form. Withdrawal Of A Bid During This Interval Shall Result In The Forfeiture Of The Bidder’s Bid Security, Pursuant To Itb Clause 18.5, And The Imposition Of Administrative, Civil, And Criminal Sanctions As Prescribed By Ra 9184 And Its Irr. 24. Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids 24.1. The Bac Shall Open The First Bid Envelopes Of Bidders In Public As Specified In The Bds To Determine Each Bidder’s Compliance With The Documents Prescribed In Itb Clause 12. For This Purpose, The Bac Shall Check The Submitted Documents Of Each Bidder Against A Checklist Of Required Documents To Ascertain If They Are All Present, Using A Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion. If A Bidder Submits The Required Document, It Shall Be Rated “passed” For That Particular Requirement. In This Regard, Bids That Fail To Include Any Requirement Or Are Incomplete Or Patently Insufficient Shall Be Considered As “failed”. Otherwise, The Bac Shall Rate The Said First Bid Envelope As “passed”. 24.2. Unless Otherwise Specified In The Bds, Immediately After Determining Compliance With The Requirements In The First Envelope, The Bac Shall Forthwith Open The Second Bid Envelope Of Each Remaining Eligible Bidder Whose First Bid Envelope Was Rated “passed”. The Second Envelope Of Each Complying Bidder Shall Be Opened Within The Same Day. In Case One Or More Of The Requirements In The Second Envelope Of A Particular Bid Is Missing, Incomplete Or Patently Insufficient, And/or If The Submitted Total Bid Price Exceeds The Abc Unless Otherwise Provided In Itb Clause 13.1(b), The Bac Shall Rate The Bid Concerned As “failed”. Only Bids That Are Determined To Contain All The Bid Requirements For Both Components Shall Be Rated “passed” And Shall Immediately Be Considered For Evaluation And Comparison. 24.3. Letters Of Withdrawal Shall Be Read Out And Recorded During Bid Opening, And The Envelope Containing The Corresponding Withdrawn Bid Shall Be Returned To The Bidder Unopened. If The Withdrawing Bidder’s Representative Is In Attendance, The Original Bid And All Copies Thereof Shall Be Returned To The Representative During The Bid Opening. If The Representative Is Not In Attendance, The Bid Shall Be Returned Unopened By Registered Mail. The Bidder May Withdraw Its Bid Prior To The Deadline For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids, Provided That The Corresponding Letter Of Withdrawal Contains A Valid Authorization Requesting For Such Withdrawal, Subject To Appropriate Administrative Sanctions. 24.4. If A Bidder Has Previously Secured A Certification From The Procuring Entity To The Effect That It Has Previously Submitted The Above-enumerated Class “a” Documents, The Said Certification May Be Submitted In Lieu Of The Requirements Enumerated In Itb Clause 12.1(a), Items (i) To (vi). 24.5. In The Case Of An Eligible Foreign Bidder As Described In Itb Clause 5, The Class “a” Documents Enumerated In Itb Clause 12.1(a) May Be Substituted With The Appropriate Equivalent Documents, If Any, Issued By The Country Of The Foreign Bidder Concerned. 24.6. Each Partner Of A Joint Venture Agreement Shall Likewise Submit The Documents Required In Itb Clauses 12.1(a)(i) And 12.1(a)(ii). Submission Of Documents Required Under Itb Clauses 12.1(a)(iii) To 12.1(a)(vi) By Any Of The Joint Venture Partners Constitutes Compliance. 24.7. A Bidder Determined As “failed” Has Three (3) Calendar Days Upon Written Notice Or, If Present At The Time Of Bid Opening, Upon Verbal Notification Within Which To File A Request For Reconsideration With The Bac: Provided, However, That The Request For Reconsideration Shall Not Be Granted If It Is Established That The Finding Of Failure Is Due To The Fault Of The Bidder Concerned: Provided, Further, That The Bac Shall Decide On The Request For Reconsideration Within Seven (7) Calendar Days From Receipt Thereof. If A Failed Bidder Signifies His Intent To File A Request For Reconsideration, The Bac Shall Keep The Bid Envelopes Of The Said Failed Bidder Unopened And/or Duly Sealed Until Such Time That The Request For Reconsideration Or Protest Has Been Resolved. E. Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 25. Process To Be Confidential 25.1. Members Of The Bac, Including Its Staff And Personnel, As Well As Its Secretariat And Twg, Are Prohibited From Making Or Accepting Any Kind Of Communication With Any Bidder Regarding The Evaluation Of Their Bids Until The Issuance Of The Notice Of Award, Unless N The Case Of Itb Clause 26. 25.2. Any Effort By A Bidder To Influence The Procuring Entity In The Procuring Entity’s Decision In Respect Of Bid Evaluation, Bid Comparison Or Contract Award Will Result In The Rejection Of The Bidder’s Bid. 26. Clarification Of Bids To Assist In The Evaluation, Comparison And Post-qualification Of The Bids, The Procuring Entity May Ask In Writing Any Bidder For A Clarification Of Its Bid. All Responses To Requests For Clarification Shall Be In Writing. Any Clarification Submitted By A Bidder In Respect To Its Bid And That Is Not In Response To A Request By The Procuring Entity Shall Not Be Considered 27. Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 27.1. The Procuring Entity Will Undertake The Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids Which Have Passed The Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids, Pursuant To Itb Clause 24, In Order To Determine The Lowest Calculated Bid. 27.2. In Evaluating The Bids To Get The Lowest Calculated Bid, The Procuring Entity Shall Undertake The Following: (a) The Detailed Evaluation Of The Financial Component Of The Bids, To Establish The Correct Calculated Prices Of The Bids; And (b) The Ranking Of The Total Bid Prices As So Calculated From The Lowest To Highest. The Bid With The Lowest Price Shall Be Identified As The Lowest Calculated Bid. 27.3. The Procuring Entity's Bac Shall Immediately Conduct A Detailed Evaluation Of All Bids Rated “passed,” Using Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion. The Bac Shall Consider The Following In The Evaluation Of Bids: (a) Completeness Of The Bid. Unless The Itb Specifically Allows Partial Bids, Bids Not Addressing Or Providing All Of The Required Items In The Schedule Of Requirements Including, Where Applicable, Bill Of Quantities, Shall Be Considered Non-responsive And, Thus, Automatically Disqualified. In This Regard, Where A Required Item Is Provided, But No Price Is Indicated, The Same Shall Be Considered As Non-responsive, But Specifying A "0" (zero) For The Said Item Would Mean That It Is Being Offered For Free To The Procuring Entity; And (b) Arithmetical Corrections. Consider Computational Errors And Omissions To Enable Proper Comparison Of All Eligible Bids. It May Also Consider Bid Modifications If Expressly Allowed In The Bds. Any Adjustment Shall Be Calculated In Monetary Terms To Determine The Calculated Prices. 27.4. Based On The Detailed Evaluation Of Bids, Those That Comply With The Above-mentioned Requirements Shall Be Ranked In The Ascending Order Of Their Total Calculated Bid Prices, As Evaluated And Corrected For Computational Errors, Discounts And Other Modifications, To Identify The Lowest Calculated Bid. Total Calculated Bid Prices, As Evaluated And Corrected For Computational Errors, Discounts And Other Modifications, Which Exceed The Abc Shall Not Be Considered, Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Bds. 27.5. The Procuring Entity’s Evaluation Of Bids Shall Only Be Based On The Bid Price Quoted In The Financial Bid Form 27.6. Bids Shall Be Evaluated On An Equal Footing To Ensure Fair Competition. For This Purpose, All Bidders Shall Be Required To Include In Their Bids The Cost Of All Taxes, Such As, But Not Limited To, Value Added Tax (vat), Income Tax, Local Taxes, And Other Fiscal Levies And Duties Which Shall Be Itemized In The Bid Form And Reflected In The Detailed Estimates. Such Bids, Including Said Taxes, Shall Be The Basis For Bid Evaluation And Comparison. 28. Post Qualification 28.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Determine To Its Satisfaction Whether The Bidder That Is Evaluated As Having Submitted The Lowest Calculated Bid (lcb) Complies With And Is Responsive To All The Requirements And Conditions Specified In Itb Clauses 5, 12, And 13. 28.2. Within A Non-extendible Period Of Three (3) Calendar Days From Receipt By The Bidder Of The Notice From The Bac That It Submitted The Lcb, The Bidder Shall Submit The Following Documentary Requirements: (a) Tax Clearance Per Executive Order 398, Series Of 2005; (b) Latest Income And Business Tax Returns In The Form Specified In The Bds; (c) Certificate Of Philgeps Registration; And (d) Other Appropriate Licenses And Permits Required By Law And Stated In The Bds. Failure Of The Bidder Declared As Lcb To Duly Submit The Requirements Under This Clause Or A Finding Against The Veracity Of Such, Shall Be Ground For Forfeiture Of The Bid Security And Disqualification Of The Bidder For Award. 28.3. The Determination Shall Be Based Upon An Examination Of The Documentary Evidence Of The Bidder’s Qualifications Submitted Pursuant To Itb Clauses 12 And 13, As Well As Other Information As The Procuring Entity Deems Necessary And Appropriate, Using A Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion. 28.4. If The Bac Determines That The Bidder With The Lowest Calculated Bid Passes All The Criteria For Post-qualification, It Shall Declare The Said Bid As The Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid, And Recommend To The Head Of The Procuring Entity The Award Of Contract To The Said Bidder At Its Submitted Price Or Its Calculated Bid Price, Whichever Is Lower, Subject To Itb Clause 30.3. 28.5. A Negative Determination Shall Result In Rejection Of The Bidder’s Bid, In Which Event The Procuring Entity Shall Proceed To The Next Lowest Calculated Bid To Make A Similar Determination Of That Bidder’s Capabilities To Perform Satisfactorily. If The Second Bidder, However, Fails The Post Qualification, The Procedure For Post Qualification Shall Be Repeated For The Bidder With The Next Lowest Calculated Bid, And So On Until The Lowest Calculated And Responsive Bid Is Determined For Contract Award. 28.6. Within A Period Not Exceeding Seven (7) Calendar Days From The Date Of Receipt Of The Recommendation Of The Bac, The Head Of The Procuring Entity Shall Approve Or Disapprove The Said Recommendation. In The Case Of Government Owned And Government-owned And/or -controlled Corporations (goccs) And Government Financial Institutions (gfis), The Period Provided Herein Shall Be Fifteen (15) Calendar Days. 29. Reservation Clause 29.1. Notwithstanding The Eligibility Or Post-qualification Of A Bidder, The Procuring Entity Concerned Reserves The Right To Review Its Qualifications At Any Stage Of The Procurement Process If It Has Reasonable Grounds To Believe That A Misrepresentation Has Been Made By The Said Bidder, Or That There Has Been A Change In The Bidder’s Capability To Undertake The Project From The Time It Submitted Its Eligibility Requirements. Should Such Review Uncover Any Misrepresentation Made In The Eligibility And Bidding Requirements, Statements Or Documents, Or Any Changes In The Situation Of The Bidder Which Will Affect Its Capability To Undertake The Project So That It Fails The Preset Eligibility Or Bid Evaluation Criteria, The Procuring Entity Shall Consider The Said Bidder As Ineligible And Shall Disqualify It From Submitting A Bid Or From Obtaining An Award Or Contract. 29.2. Based On The Following Grounds, The Procuring Entity Reserves The Right To Reject Any And All Bids, Declare A Failure Of Bidding At Any Time Prior To The Contract Award, Or Not To Award The Contract, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability, And Make No Assurance That A Contract Shall Be Entered Into As A Result Of The Bidding: (a) If There Is Prima Facie Evidence Of Collusion Between Appropriate Public Officers Or Employees Of The Procuring Entity, Or Between The Bac And Any Of The Bidders, Or If The Collusion Is Between Or Among The Bidders Themselves, Or Between A Bidder And A Third Party, Including Any Act Which Restricts, Suppresses Or Nullifies Or Tends To Restrict, Suppress Or Nullify Competition; (b) If The Procuring Entity’s Bac Is Found To Have Failed In Following The Prescribed Bidding Procedures; Or (c) For Any Justifiable And Reasonable Ground Where The Award Of The Contract Will Not Redound To The Benefit Of The Government As Follows: (i) If The Physical And Economic Conditions Have Significantly Changed So As To Render The Project No Longer Economically, Financially Or Technically Feasible As Determined By The Head Of The Procuring Entity; (ii) If The Project Is No Longer Necessary As Determined By The Head Of The Procuring Entity; And (iii) If The Source Of Funds For The Project Has Been Withheld Or Reduced Through No Fault Of The Procuring Entity. 29.3. In Addition, The Procuring Entity May Likewise Declare A Failure Of Bidding When: (a) No Bids Are Received; (b) All Prospective Bidders Are Declared Ineligible; (c) All Bids Fail To Comply With All The Bid Requirements Or Fail Post-qualification; Or (d) The Bidder With The Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid Refuses, Without Justifiable Cause To Accept The Award Of Contract, And No Award Is Made. F. Award Of Contract 30. Contract Award 30.1. Subject To Itb Clause 28, The Procuring Entity Shall Award The Contract To The Bidder Whose Bid Has Been Determined To Be The Lowest Calculated And Responsive Bid (lcrb). 30.2. Prior To The Expiration Of The Period Of Bid Validity, The Procuring Entity Shall Notify The Successful Bidder In Writing That Its Bid Has Been Accepted, Through A Notice Of Award Received Personally Or Sent By Registered Mail Or Electronically, Receipt Of Which Must Be Confirmed In Writing Within Two (2) Days By The Lcrb And Submitted Personally Or Sent By Registered Mail Or Electronically To The Procuring Entity. 30.3. Notwithstanding The Issuance Of The Notice Of Award, Award Of Contract Shall Be Subject To The Following Conditions: (a) Submission Of The Following Documents Within The Prescribed Period From Receipt By The Bidder Of The Notice That It Has The Lowest Calculated And Responsive Bid: (i) Valid Jva, If Applicable, Within Ten (10) Calendar Days; (ii) Valid Pcab License And Registration For The Type And Cost Of The Contract To Be Bid For Foreign Bidders, Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days, If Allowed Under A Treaty Or International Or Executive Agreement Mentioned In Itb Clause 12.1(a)(iv); (b) Posting Of The Performance Security In Accordance With Itb Clause 32; (c) Signing Of The Contract As Provided In Itb Clause 31; And (d) Approval By Higher Authority, If Required. 31. Signing Of The Contract 31.1. At The Same Time As The Procuring Entity Notifies The Successful Bidder That Its Bid Has Been Accepted, The Procuring Entity Shall Send The Contract Form To The Bidder, Which Contract Has Been Provided In The Bidding Documents, Incorporating Therein All Agreements Between The Parties. 31.2. Within Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice Of Award, The Successful Bidder Shall Post The Required Performance Security, Sign And Date The Contract And Return It To The Procuring Entity. 31.3. The Procuring Entity Shall Enter Into Contract With The Successful Bidder Within The Same Ten (10) Calendar Day Period Provided That All The Documentary Requirements Are Complied With. 31.4. The Following Documents Shall Form Part Of The Contract: (a) Contract Agreement; (b) Bidding Documents; (c) Winning Bidder’s Bid, Including The Technical And Financial Proposals, And All Other Documents/statements Submitted; (d) Performance Security; (e) Credit Line In Accordance With Itb Clause 5.5, If Applicable; (f) Notice Of Award Of Contract; And (g) Other Contract Documents That May Be Required By Existing Laws And/or Specified In The Bds. 32. Performance Security 32.1. To Guarantee The Faithful Performance By The Winning Bidder Of Its Obligations Under The Contract, It Shall Post A Performance Security Within A Maximum Period Of Ten (10) Calendar Days From The Receipt Of The Notice Of Award From The Procuring Entity And In No Case Later Than The Signing Of The Contract. 32.2. The Performance Security Shall Be Denominated In Philippine Pesos And Posted In Favor Of The Procuring Entity In An Amount Equal To The Percentage Of The Total Contract Price As Stated In The Bds In Accordance With The Following Schedule: 33. 33.1. Form Of Performance Security Amount Of Performance Security (equal To Percentage Of The Total Contract Price) (a) Cash Or Cashier’s/manager’s Check Issued By A Universal Or Commercial Bank. Ten Percent (10%) (b) Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit Issued By A Universal Or Commercial Bank: Provided, However, That It Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank, If Issued By A Foreign Bank. (c) Surety Bond Callable Upon Demand Issued By A Surety Or Insurance Company Duly Certified By The Insurance Commission As Authorized To Issue Such Security; And/or Thirty Percent (30%) (d) Any Combination Of The Foregoing. Proportionate To Share Of Form With Respect To Total Amount Of Security 33.2. Failure Of The Successful Bidder To Comply With The Above-mentioned Requirement Shall Constitute Sufficient Ground For The Annulment Of The Award And Forfeiture Of The Bid Security, In Which Event The Procuring Entity Shall Initiate And Complete The Post Qualification Of The Second Lowest Calculated Bid. The Procedure Shall Be Repeated Until The Lowest Calculated And Responsive Bid Is Identified And Selected For Contract Award. However If No Bidder Passed Post-qualification, The Bac Shall Declare The Bidding A Failure And Conduct A Re-bidding With Re-advertisement. 34. Notice To Proceed 34.1. Within Three (3) Calendar Days From The Date Of Approval Of The Contract By The Appropriate Government Approving Authority, The Procuring Entity Shall Issue Its Notice To Proceed To The Bidder. 34.2. The Contract Effectivity Date Shall Be Provided In The Notice To Proceed By The Procuring Entity, Which Date Shall Not Be Later Than Seven (7) Calendar Days From The Issuance Of The Notice To Proceed. Section Iii. Bid Data Sheet Bid Data Sheet Itb Clause 1.1 The Procuring Entity Is Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar. The Name Of The Contract Is Completion Of Naparasan-quezon Fmr Brgy. Quezon, Mapanas N. Samar The Identification Number Of The Contract Is Pr No-2024-11-105___ 2 The Funding Source Is: 20% Economic Development Fund (edf) For Fy 2023. The Name Of The Project Is: Completion Of Naparasan-quezon Fmr Brgy. Quezon, Mapanas N. Samar 3.1 No Further Instructions. 5.1 No Further Instructions. 5.2 Bidding Is Restricted To Eligible Bidders As Defined In Itb Clause 5.1. 5.4 For This Purpose, Similar Contracts Shall Refer To Bidder’s Annual Turnover From All Works Average Over The Last Three Years Shall Be Equal To 50% Of The Estimated Cost Of The Contract Being Procured. The Bidder Must Have Completed, Within The Past Ten (10) Years From The Submission Of Bids, A Single Contract That Is Similar To This Project, Equivalent To At Least Eighty Percent (80%) Of The Abc. 8.1 “subcontracting Is Not Allowed.” 8.2 “not Applicable”. 9.1 The Procuring Entity Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference For This Project On December 05, 2024 At 10:00 A.m. At Executive Conference 2nd Floor Of New Municipal Bldg. Mapanas, Northern Samar. 10.1 The Procuring Entity’s Address Is: The Municipality Of Mapanas, Province Of Northern Samar Ma. Teresa L. Minguez Lgu-bac Chairperson Tel. No. 09778033758 10.3 No Further Instructions. 12.1 Not Applicable 12.1(a)(i) “no Other Acceptable Proof Of Registration Is Recognized.” 12.1(a)(iv) No Further Instructions. 13.1 “no Additional Requirements” 13.1(b) The Abc Is Php985,863.77 Any Bid With A Financial Component Exceeding This Amount Shall Not Be Accepted. 14.2 “no Further Instructions.” 15.4 No Further Instruction. 16.1 The Bid Prices Shall Be Quoted In Philippine Pesos. 17.1 Bids Will Be Valid Until 60 Calendar Days After The Bid Submission Deadline Date As Prescribed By The Procuring Entity) 18.1 The Bid Security Shall Be In The Following Amount: 1. The Amount Of P19,717.28 If Bid Security Is In Cash, Cashier’s/manager’s Check, Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit; 2. The Amount Of P49,293.19 If Bid Security Is In Surety Bond; Or 3. Any Combination Of The Foregoing Proportionate To The Share Of Form With Respect To Total Amount Of Security. 18.2 The Bid Security Shall Be Valid Twenty Eight Days Beyond The Validity Period Of The Bid. 20.3 Each Bidder Shall Submit One Original And One Copy Of The First And Second Components Of Its Bid. 21 The Address For Submission Of Bids Is Ma. Teresa L. Minguez Lgu-bac Chairperson Bac Office @ Mpdo, 1st Floor, New Municipal Bldg. Municipality Of Mapanas, Northern Samar The Deadline For Submission Of Bids Is 9:00 A.m. On December 16 , 2024. 22 The Place Of Bid Opening Is Executive Conference Room, 2nd Floor, New Municipal Bldg. Municipality Of Mapanas, Northern Samar. The Date And Time Of Bid Opening Is Dcember 16, 2024 At Exactly 10:00 A.m. 24.2 No Further Instructions. 27.3(b) Bid Modification Is Not Allowed. 27.4 No Further Instructions. 28.2(b) Bidders Have Option To Submit Manually Filed Tax Returns Or Tax Returns Filed Through The Electronic Filing And Payments System (efps). Note: The Latest Income And Business Tax Returns Are Those Within The Last Six Months Preceding The Date Of Bid Submission. 28.2(d) List Licenses And Permits Relevant To The Project And The Corresponding Law Requiring It. 1. Taxpayer’s Identification Number 2. Vat Registration 3. Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (pcab) License The Requirements Are Applicable Only In A Case Where The Lowest Calculated Bid (lcb) Is Submitted By A Domestic Bidder, And If The Lowest Calculated Bid (lcb) Is Submitted By A Foreign Bidder, This Requirements Are Not Applicable 31.4(g) List Additional Contract Documents Relevant To The Project That May Be Required By Existing Laws And/or The Procuring Entity, Such As Construction Schedule And S-curve, Manpower Schedule, Construction Methods, Equipment Utilization Schedule, Construction Safety And Health Program Approved By The Department Of Labor And Employment, And Pert/cpm. 32.2 The Performance Security Shall Be In The Following Amount: 1. The Amount Of 10% Of Contract If Performance Security Is In Cash, Cashier’s/manager’s Check, Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit; 2. The Amount Of 30% Of Contract If Performance Security Is In Surety Bond; Or 3. Any Combination Of The Foregoing Proportionate To The Share Of Form With Respect To Total Amount Of Security. Section Iv. General Conditions Of Contract Table Of Contents 1. Definitions 41 2. Interpretation 43 3. Governing Language And Law 43 4. Communications 43 5. Possession Of Site 43 6. The Contractor’s Obligations 44 7. Performance Security 45 8. Subcontracting 46 9. Liquidated Damages 46 10. Site Investigation Reports 47 11. The Procuring Entity, Licenses And Permits 47 12. Contractor’s Risk And Warranty Security 47 13. Liability Of The Contractor 49 14. Procuring Entity’s Risk 49 15. Insurance 49 16. Termination For Default Of Contractor 51 17. Termination For Default Of Procuring Entity 51 18. Termination For Other Causes 52 19. Procedures For Termination Of Contracts 53 20. Force Majeure, Release From Performance 56 21. Resolution Of Disputes 56 22. Suspension Of Loan, Credit, Grant, Or Appropriation 57 23. Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Decisions 57 24. Approval Of Drawings And Temporary Works By The Procuring Entity’s Representative 57 25. Acceleration And Delays Ordered By The Procuring Entity’s Representative 58 26. Extension Of The Intended Completion Date 58 27. Right To Vary 58 28. Contractors Right To Claim 59 29. Dayworks 59 30. Early Warning 59 31. Program Of Work 59 32. Management Conferences 60 33. Bill Of Quantities 60 34. Instructions, Inspections And Audits 61 35. Identifying Defects 61 36. Cost Of Repairs 61 37. Correction Of Defects 61 38. Uncorrected Defects 62 39. Advance Payment 62 40. Progress Payments 62 41. Payment Certificates 63 42. Retention 63 43. Variation Orders 64 44. Contract Completion 66 45. Suspension Of Work 66 46. Payment On Termination 67 47. Extension Of Contract Time 67 48. Price Adjustment 68 49. Completion 68 50. Taking Over 69 51. Operating And Maintenance Manuals 69 1. Definitions For Purposes Of This Clause, Boldface Type Is Used To Identify Defined Terms. 1.1. The Arbiter Is The Person Appointed Jointly By The Procuring Entity And The Contractor To Resolve Disputes In The First Instance, As Provided For In Gcc Clause 21. 1.2. Bill Of Quantities Refers To A List Of The Specific Items Of The Work And Their Corresponding Unit Prices, Lump Sums, And/or Provisional Sums. 1.3. The Completion Date Is The Date Of Completion Of The Works As Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative, In Accordance With Gcc Clause 49. 1.4. The Contract Is The Contract Between The Procuring Entity And The Contractor To Execute, Complete, And Maintain The Works. 1.5. The Contract Price Is The Price Stated In The Letter Of Acceptance And Thereafter To Be Paid By The Procuring Entity To The Contractor For The Execution Of The Works In Accordance With This Contract. 1.6. Contract Time Extension Is The Allowable Period For The Contractor To Complete The Works In Addition To The Original Completion Date Stated In This Contract. 1.7. The Contractor Is The Juridical Entity Whose Proposal Has Been Accepted By The Procuring Entity And To Whom The Contract To Execute The Work Was Awarded. 1.8. The Contractor’s Bid Is The Signed Offer Or Proposal Submitted By The Contractor To The Procuring Entity In Response To The Bidding Documents. 1.9. Days Are Calendar Days; Months Are Calendar Months. 1.10. Dayworks Are Varied Work Inputs Subject To Payment On A Time Basis For The Contractor’s Employees And Equipment, In Addition To Payments For Associated Materials And Plant. 1.11. A Defect Is Any Part Of The Works Not Completed In Accordance With The Contract. 1.12. The Defects Liability Certificate Is The Certificate Issued By Procuring Entity’s Representative Upon Correction Of Defects By The Contractor. 1.13. The Defects Liability Period Is The One Year Period Between Contract Completion And Final Acceptance Within Which The Contractor Assumes The Responsibility To Undertake The Repair Of Any Damage To The Works At His Own Expense. 1.14. Drawings Are Graphical Presentations Of The Works. They Include All Supplementary Details, Shop Drawings, Calculations, And Other Information Provided Or Approved For The Execution Of This Contract. 1.15. Equipment Refers To All Facilities, Supplies, Appliances, Materials Or Things Required For The Execution And Completion Of The Work Provided By The Contractor And Which Shall Not Form Or Are Not Intended To Form Part Of The Permanent Works. 1.16. The Intended Completion Date Refers To The Date Specified In The Scc When The Contractor Is Expected To Have Completed The Works. The Intended Completion Date May Be Revised Only By The Procuring Entity’s Representative By Issuing An Extension Of Time Or An Acceleration Order. 1.17. Materials Are All Supplies, Including Consumables, Used By The Contractor For Incorporation In The Works. 1.18. The Notice To Proceed Is A Written Notice Issued By The Procuring Entity Or The Procuring Entity’s Representative To The Contractor Requiring The Latter To Begin The Commencement Of The Work Not Later Than A Specified Or Determinable Date. 1.19. Permanent Works All Permanent Structures And All Other Project Features And Facilities Required To Be Constructed And Completed In Accordance With This Contract Which Shall Be Delivered To The Procuring Entity And Which Shall Remain At The Site After The Removal Of All Temporary Works. 1.20. Plant Refers To The Machinery, Apparatus, And The Like Intended To Form An Integral Part Of The Permanent Works. 1.21. The Procuring Entity Is The Party Who Employs The Contractor To Carry Out The Works Stated In The Scc. 1.22. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Refers To The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or His Duly Authorized Representative, Identified In The Scc, Who Shall Be Responsible For Supervising The Execution Of The Works And Administering This Contract. 1.23. The Site Is The Place Provided By The Procuring Entity Where The Works Shall Be Executed And Any Other Place Or Places Which May Be Designated In The Scc, Or Notified To The Contractor By The Procuring Entity’s Representative As Forming Part Of The Site. 1.24. Site Investigation Reports Are Those That Were Included In The Bidding Documents And Are Factual And Interpretative Reports About The Surface And Subsurface Conditions At The Site. 1.25. Slippage Is A Delay In Work Execution Occurring When Actual Accomplishment Falls Below The Target As Measured By The Difference Between The Scheduled And Actual Accomplishment Of The Work By The Contractor As Established From The Work Schedule. This Is Actually Described As A Percentage Of The Whole Works. 1.26. Specifications Means The Description Of Works To Be Done And The Qualities Of Materials To Be Used, The Equipment To Be Installed And The Mode Of Construction. 1.27. The Start Date, As Specified In The Scc, Is The Date When The Contractor Is Obliged To Commence Execution Of The Works. It Does Not Necessarily Coincide With Any Of The Site Possession Dates. 1.28. A Subcontractor Is Any Person Or Organization To Whom A Part Of The Works Has Been Subcontracted By The Contractor, As Allowed By The Procuring Entity, But Not Any Assignee Of Such Person. 1.29. Temporary Works Are Works Designed, Constructed, Installed, And Removed By The Contractor That Are Needed For Construction Or Installation Of The Permanent Works. 1.30. Work(s)refer To The Permanent Works And Temporary Works To Be Executed By The Contractor In Accordance With This Contract, Including (i) The Furnishing Of All Labor, Materials, Equipment And Others Incidental, Necessary Or Convenient To The Complete Execution Of The Works; (ii) The Passing Of Any Tests Before Acceptance By The Procuring Entity’s Representative; (iii) And The Carrying Out Of All Duties And Obligations Of The Contractor Imposed By This Contract As Described In The Scc. 2. Interpretation 2.1. In Interpreting The Conditions Of Contract, Singular Also Means Plural, Male Also Means Female Or Neuter, And The Other Way Around. Headings Have No Significance. Words Have Their Normal Meaning Under The Language Of This Contract Unless Specifically Defined. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Will Provide Instructions Clarifying Queries About The Conditions Of Contract. 2.2. If Sectional Completion Is Specified In The Scc, References In The Conditions Of Contract To The Works, The Completion Date, And The Intended Completion Date Apply To Any Section Of The Works (other Than References To The Completion Date And Intended Completion Date For The Whole Of The Works). 3. Governing Language And Law 3.1. This Contract Has Been Executed In The English Language, Which Shall Be The Binding And Controlling Language For All Matters Relating To The Meaning Or Interpretation Of This Contract. All Correspondence And Other Documents Pertaining To This Contract Which Are Exchanged By The Parties Shall Be Written In English. 3.2. This Contract Shall Be Interpreted In Accordance With The Laws Of The Republic Of The Philippines. 4. Communications Communications Between Parties That Are Referred To In The Conditions Shall Be Effective Only When In Writing. A Notice Shall Be Effective Only When It Is Received By The Concerned Party. 5. Possession Of Site 5.1. On The Date Specified In The Scc, The Procuring Entity Shall Grant The Contractor Possession Of So Much Of The Site As May Be Required To Enable It To Proceed With The Execution Of The Works. If The Contractor Suffers Delay Or Incurs Cost From Failure On The Part Of The Procuring Entity To Give Possession In Accordance With The Terms Of This Clause, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Give The Contractor A Contract Time Extension And Certify Such Sum As Fair To Cover The Cost Incurred, Which Sum Shall Be Paid By Procuring Entity. 5.2. If Possession Of A Portion Is Not Given By The Date Stated In The Scc Clause 5.1, The Procuring Entity Will Be Deemed To Have Delayed The Start Of The Relevant Activities. The Resulting Adjustments In Contact Time To Address Such Delay Shall Be In Accordance With Gcc Clause 47. 5.3. The Contractor Shall Bear All Costs And Charges For Special Or Temporary Right-of-way Required By It In Connection With Access To The Site. The Contractor Shall Also Provide At His Own Cost Any Additional Facilities Outside The Site Required By It For Purposes Of The Works. 5.4. The Contractor Shall Allow The Procuring Entity’s Representative And Any Person Authorized By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Access To The Site And To Any Place Where Work In Connection With This Contract Is Being Carried Out Or Is Intended To Be Carried Out. 6. The Contractor’s Obligations 6.1. The Contractor Shall Carry Out The Works Properly And In Accordance With This Contract. The Contractor Shall Provide All Supervision, Labor, Materials, Plant And Contractor's Equipment, Which May Be Required. All Materials And Plant On Site Shall Be Deemed To Be The Property Of The Procuring Entity. 6.2. The Contractor Shall Commence Execution Of The Works On The Start Date And Shall Carry Out The Works In Accordance With The Program Of Work Submitted By The Contractor, As Updated With The Approval Of The Procuring Entity’s Representative, And Complete Them By The Intended Completion Date. 6.3. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For The Safety Of All Activities On The Site. 6.4. The Contractor Shall Carry Out All Instructions Of The Procuring Entity’s Representative That Comply With The Applicable Laws Where The Site Is Located. 6.5. The Contractor Shall Employ The Key Personnel Named In The Schedule Of Key Personnel, As Referred To In The Scc, To Carry Out The Supervision Of The Works. The Procuring Entity Will Approve Any Proposed Replacement Of Key Personnel Only If Their Relevant Qualifications And Abilities Are Equal To Or Better Than Those Of The Personnel Listed In The Schedule. 6.6. If The Procuring Entity’s Representative Asks The Contractor To Remove A Member Of The Contractor’s Staff Or Work Force, For Justifiable Cause, The Contractor Shall Ensure That The Person Leaves The Site Within Seven (7) Days And Has No Further Connection With The Work In This Contract. 6.7. During Contract Implementation, The Contractor And His Subcontractors Shall Abide At All Times By All Labor Laws, Including Child Labor Related Enactments, And Other Relevant Rules. 6.8. The Contractor Shall Submit To The Procuring Entity For Consent The Name And Particulars Of The Person Authorized To Receive Instructions On Behalf Of The Contractor. 6.9. The Contractor Shall Cooperate And Share The Site With Other Contractors, Public Authorities, Utilities, And The Procuring Entity Between The Dates Given In The Schedule Of Other Contractors Particularly When They Shall Require Access To The Site. The Contractor Shall Also Provide Facilities And Services For Them During This Period. The Procuring Entity May Modify The Schedule Of Other Contractors, And Shall Notify The Contractor Of Any Such Modification Thereto. 6.10. Should Anything Of Historical Or Other Interest Or Of Significant Value Be Unexpectedly Discovered On The Site, It Shall Be The Property Of The Procuring Entity. The Contractor Shall Notify The Procuring Entity’s Representative Of Such Discoveries And Carry Out The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Instructions In Dealing With Them. 7. Performance Security 7.1. Within Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice Of Award From The Procuring Entity But In No Case Later Than The Signing Of The Contract By Both Parties, The Contractor Shall Furnish The Performance Security In Any The Forms Prescribed In Itb Clause 32.2. 7.2. The Performance Security Posted In Favor Of The Procuring Entity Shall Be Forfeited In The Event It Is Established That The Contractor Is In Default In Any Of Its Obligations Under The Contract. 7.3. The Performance Security Shall Remain Valid Until Issuance By The Procuring Entity Of The Certificate Of Final Acceptance. 7.4. The Performance Security May Be Released By The Procuring Entity And Returned To The Contractor After The Issuance Of The Certificate Of Final Acceptance Subject To The Following Conditions: (a) There Are No Pending Claims Against The Contractor Or The Surety Company Filed By The Procuring Entity; (b) The Contractor Has No Pending Claims For Labor And Materials Filed Against It; And (c) Other Terms Specified In The Scc. 7.5. The Contractor Shall Post An Additional Performance Security Following The Amount And Form Specified In Itb Clause 32.2 To Cover Any Cumulative Increase Of More Than Ten Percent (10%) Over The Original Value Of The Contract As A Result Of Amendments To Order Or Change Orders, Extra Work Orders And Supplemental Agreements, As The Case May Be. The Contractor Shall Cause The Extension Of The Validity Of The Performance Security To Cover Approved Contract Time Extensions. 7.6. In Case Of A Reduction In The Contract Value Or For Partially Completed Works Under The Contract Which Are Usable And Accepted By The Procuring Entity The Use Of Which, In The Judgment Of The Implementing Agency Or The Procuring Entity, Will Not Affect The Structural Integrity Of The Entire Project, The Procuring Entity Shall Allow A Proportional Reduction In The Original Performance Security, Provided That Any Such Reduction Is More Than Ten Percent (10%) And That The Aggregate Of Such Reductions Is Not More Than Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Original Performance Security. 7.7. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Scc, The Contractor, By Entering Into The Contract With The Procuring Entity, Acknowledges The Right Of The Procuring Entity To Institute Action Pursuant To Act 3688 Against Any Subcontractor Be They An Individual, Firm, Partnership, Corporation, Or Association Supplying The Contractor With Labor, Materials And/or Equipment For The Performance Of This Contract. 8. Subcontracting 8.1. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Scc, The Contractor Cannot Subcontract Works More Than The Percentage Specified In Itb Clause 8.1. 8.2. Subcontracting Of Any Portion Of The Works Does Not Relieve The Contractor Of Any Liability Or Obligation Under This Contract. The Contractor Will Be Responsible For The Acts, Defaults, And Negligence Of Any Subcontractor, Its Agents, Servants Or Workmen As Fully As If These Were The Contractor’s Own Acts, Defaults, Or Negligence, Or Those Of Its Agents, Servants Or Workmen. 8.3. Subcontractors Disclosed And Identified During The Bidding May Be Changed During The Implementation Of This Contract, Subject To Compliance With The Required Qualifications And The Approval Of The Procuring Entity. 9. Liquidated Damages 9.1. The Contractor Shall Pay Liquidated Damages To The Procuring Entity For Each Day That The Completion Date Is Later Than The Intended Completion Date. The Applicable Liquidated Damages Is At Least One-tenth (1/10) Of A Percent Of The Cost Of The Unperformed Portion For Every Day Of Delay. The Total Amount Of Liquidated Damages Shall Not Exceed Ten Percent (10%) Of The Amount Of The Contract. The Procuring Entity May Deduct Liquidated Damages From Payments Due To The Contractor. Payment Of Liquidated Damages Shall Not Affect The Contractor. Once The Cumulative Amount Of Liquidated Damages Reaches Ten Percent (10%) Of The Amount Of This Contract, The Procuring Entity Shall Rescind This Contract, Without Prejudice To Other Courses Of Action And Remedies Open To It. 9.2. If The Intended Completion Date Is Extended After Liquidated Damages Have Been Paid, The Engineer Of The Procuring Entity Shall Correct Any Overpayment Of Liquidated Damages By The Contractor By Adjusting The Next Payment Certificate. The Contractor Shall Be Paid Interest On The Overpayment, Calculated From The Date Of Payment To The Date Of Repayment, At The Rates Specified In Gcc Clause 40.3. 10. Site Investigation Reports The Contractor, In Preparing The Bid, Shall Rely On Any Site Investigation Reports Referred To In The Scc Supplemented By Any Information Obtained By The Contractor. 11. The Procuring Entity, Licenses And Permits The Procuring Entity Shall, If Requested By The Contractor, Assist Him In Applying For Permits, Licenses Or Approvals, Which Are Required For The Works. 12. Contractor’s Risk And Warranty Security 12.1. The Contractor Shall Assume Full Responsibility For The Works From The Time Project Construction Commenced Up To Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity And Shall Be Held Responsible For Any Damage Or Destruction Of The Works Except Those Occasioned By Force Majeure. The Contractor Shall Be Fully Responsible For The Safety, Protection, Security, And Convenience Of His Personnel, Third Parties, And The Public At Large, As Well As The Works, Equipment, Installation, And The Like To Be Affected By His Construction Work. 12.2. The Defects Liability Period For Infrastructure Projects Shall Be One Year From Contract Completion Up To Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity. During This Period, The Contractor Shall Undertake The Repair Works, At His Own Expense, Of Any Damage To The Works On Account Of The Use Of Materials Of Inferior Quality Within Ninety (90) Days From The Time The Head Of The Procuring Entity Has Issued An Order To Undertake Repair. In Case Of Failure Or Refusal To Comply With This Mandate, The Procuring Entity Shall Undertake Such Repair Works And Shall Be Entitled To Full Reimbursement Of Expenses Incurred Therein Upon Demand. 12.3. Unless Otherwise Indicated In The Scc, In Case The Contractor Fails To Comply With The Preceding Paragraph, The Procuring Entity Shall Forfeit Its Performance Security, Subject Its Property (ies) To Attachment Or Garnishment Proceedings, And Perpetually Disqualify It From Participating In Any Public Bidding. All Payables Of The Gop In His Favor Shall Be Offset To Recover The Costs. 12.4. After Final Acceptance Of The Works By The Procuring Entity, The Contractor Shall Be Held Responsible For “structural Defects”, I.e., Major Faults/flaws/deficiencies In One Or More Key Structural Elements Of The Project Which May Lead To Structural Failure Of The Completed Elements Or Structure, Or “structural Failures”, I.e., Where One Or More Key Structural Elements In An Infrastructure Facility Fails Or Collapses, Thereby Rendering The Facility Or Part Thereof Incapable Of Withstanding The Design Loads, And/or Endangering The Safety Of The Users Or The General Public: (a) Contractor – Where Structural Defects/failures Arise Due To Faults Attributable To Improper Construction, Use Of Inferior Quality/substandard Materials, And Any Violation Of The Contract Plans And Specifications, The Contractor Shall Be Held Liable; (b) Consultants – Where Structural Defects/failures Arise Due To Faulty And/or Inadequate Design And Specifications As Well As Construction Supervision, Then The Consultant Who Prepared The Design Or Undertook Construction Supervision For The Project Shall Be Held Liable; (c) Procuring Entity’s Representatives/project Manager/construction Managers And Supervisors – The Project Owner’s Representative(s), Project Manager, Construction Manager, And Supervisor(s) Shall Be Held Liable In Cases Where The Structural Defects/failures Are Due To His/their Willful Intervention In Altering The Designs And Other Specifications; Negligence Or Omission In Not Approving Or Acting On Proposed Changes To Noted Defects Or Deficiencies In The Design And/or Specifications; And The Use Of Substandard Construction Materials In The Project; (d) Third Parties - Third Parties Shall Be Held Liable In Cases Where Structural Defects/failures Are Caused By Work Undertaken By Them Such As Leaking Pipes, Diggings Or Excavations, Underground Cables And Electrical Wires, Underground Tunnel, Mining Shaft And The Like, In Which Case The Applicable Warranty To Such Structure Should Be Levied To Third Parties For Their Construction Or Restoration Works. (e) Users - In Cases Where Structural Defects/failures Are Due To Abuse/misuse By The End User Of The Constructed Facility And/or Non–compliance By A User With The Technical Design Limits And/or Intended Purpose Of The Same, Then The User Concerned Shall Be Held Liable. 12.5. The Warranty Against Structural Defects/failures, Except Those Occasioned On Force Majeure, Shall Cover The Period Specified In The Scc Reckoned From The Date Of Issuance Of The Certificate Of Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity. 12.6. The Contractor Shall Be Required To Put Up A Warranty Security In The Form Of Cash, Bank Guarantee, Letter Of Credit, Gsis Or Surety Bond Callable On Demand, In Accordance With The Following Schedule: Form Of Warranty Minimum Amount In Percentage (%) Of Total Contract Price (a) Cash Or Letter Of Credit Issued By Universal Or Commercial Bank: Provided, However, That The Letter Of Credit Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank, If Issued By A Foreign Bank Five Percent (5%) (b) Bank Guarantee Confirmed By Universal Or Commercial Bank: Provided, However, That The Letter Of Credit Shall Be Confirmed Or Authenticated By A Universal Or Commercial Bank, If Issued By A Foreign Bank Ten Percent (10%) (c) Surety Bond Callable Upon Demand Issued By Gsis Or Any Surety Or Insurance Company Duly Certified By The Insurance Commission Thirty Percent (30%) 12.7. The Warranty Security Shall Be Stated In Philippine Pesos And Shall Remain Effective For One Year From The Date Of Issuance Of The Certificate Of Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity, And Returned Only After The Lapse Of Said One Year Period. 12.8. In Case Of Structural Defects/failure Occurring During The Applicable Warranty Period Provided In Gcc Clause 12.5, The Procuring Entity Shall Undertake The Necessary Restoration Or Reconstruction Works And Shall Be Entitled To Full Reimbursement By The Parties Found To Be Liable For Expenses Incurred Therein Upon Demand, Without Prejudice To The Filing Of Appropriate Administrative, Civil, And/or Criminal Charges Against The Responsible Persons As Well As The Forfeiture Of The Warranty Security Posted In Favor Of The Procuring Entity. 13. Liability Of The Contractor Subject To Additional Provisions, If Any, Set Forth In The Scc, The Contractor’s Liability Under This Contract Shall Be As Provided By The Laws Of The Republic Of The Philippines. 14. Procuring Entity’s Risk 14.1. From The Start Date Until The Certificate Of Final Acceptance Has Been Issued, The Following Are Risks Of The Procuring Entity: (a) The Risk Of Personal Injury, Death, Or Loss Of Or Damage To Property (excluding The Works, Plant, Materials, And Equipment), Which Are Due To: (i) Any Type Of Use Or Occupation Of The Site Authorized By The Procuring Entity After The Official Acceptance Of The Works; Or (ii) Negligence, Breach Of Statutory Duty, Or Interference With Any Legal Right By The Procuring Entity Or By Any Person Employed By Or Contracted To Him Except The Contractor. (b) The Risk Of Damage To The Works, Plant, Materials, And Equipment To The Extent That It Is Due To A Fault Of The Procuring Entity Or In The Procuring Entity’s Design, Or Due To War Or Radioactive Contamination Directly Affecting The Country Where The Works Are To Be Executed. 15. Insurance 15.1. The Contractor Shall, Under His Name And At His Own Expense, Obtain And Maintain, For The Duration Of This Contract, The Following Insurance Coverage: (a) Contractor’s All Risk Insurance; (b) Transportation To The Project Site Of Equipment, Machinery, And Supplies Owned By The Contractor; (c) Personal Injury Or Death Of Contractor’s Employees; And (d) Comprehensive Insurance For Third Party Liability To Contractor’s Direct Or Indirect Act Or Omission Causing Damage To Third Persons. 15.2. The Contractor Shall Provide Evidence To The Procuring Entity’s Representative That The Insurances Required Under This Contract Have Been Effected And Shall, Within A Reasonable Time, Provide Copies Of The Insurance Policies To The Procuring Entity’s Representative. Such Evidence And Such Policies Shall Be Provided To The Procuring Entity’s Through The Procuring Entity’s Representative. 15.3. The Contractor Shall Notify The Insurers Of Changes In The Nature, Extent, Or Program For The Execution Of The Works And Ensure The Adequacy Of The Insurances At All Times In Accordance With The Terms Of This Contract And Shall Produce To The Procuring Entity’s Representative The Insurance Policies In Force Including The Receipts For Payment Of The Current Premiums. The Above Insurance Policies Shall Be Obtained From Any Reputable Insurance Company Approved By The Procuring Entity’s Representative. 15.4. If The Contractor Fails To Obtain And Keep In Force The Insurances Referred To Herein Or Any Other Insurance Which He May Be Required To Obtain Under The Terms Of This Contract, The Procuring Entity May Obtain And Keep In Force Any Such Insurances And Pay Such Premiums As May Be Necessary For The Purpose. From Time To Time, The Procuring Entity May Deduct The Amount It Shall Pay For Said Premiums Including Twenty Five Percent (25%) Therein From Any Monies Due, Or Which May Become Due, To The Contractor, Without Prejudice To The Procuring Entity Exercising Its Right To Impose Other Sanctions Against The Contractor Pursuant To The Provisions Of This Contract. 15.5. In The Event The Contractor Fails To Observe The Above Safeguards, The Procuring Entity May, At The Contractor’s Expense, Take Whatever Measure Is Deemed Necessary For Its Protection And That Of The Contractor’s Personnel And Third Parties, And/or Order The Interruption Of Dangerous Works. In Addition, The Procuring Entity May Refuse To Make The Payments Under Gcc Clause 40 Until The Contractor Complies With This Clause. 15.6. The Contractor Shall Immediately Replace The Insurance Policy Obtained As Required In This Contract, Without Need Of The Procuring Entity’s Demand, With A New Policy Issued By A New Insurance Company Acceptable To The Procuring Entity For Any Of The Following Grounds: (a) The Issuer Of The Insurance Policy To Be Replaced Has: (i) Become Bankrupt; (ii) Been Placed Under Receivership Or Under A Management Committee; (iii) Been Sued For Suspension Of Payment; Or (iv) Been Suspended By The Insurance Commission And Its License To Engage In Business Or Its Authority To Issue Insurance Policies Cancelled; Or (v) Where Reasonable Grounds Exist That The Insurer May Not Be Able, Fully And Promptly, To Fulfill Its Obligation Under The Insurance Policy. 16. Termination For Default Of Contractor 16.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Terminate This Contract For Default When Any Of The Following Conditions Attend Its Implementation: 16.2. Due To The Contractor’s Fault And While The Project Is On-going, It Has Incurred Negative Slippage Of Fifteen Percent (15%) Or More In Accordance With Presidential Decree 1870, Regardless Of Whether Or Not Previous Warnings And Notices Have Been Issued For The Contractor To Improve His Performance; 16.3. Due To Its Own Fault And After This Contract Time Has Expired, The Contractor Incurs Delay In The Completion Of The Work After This Contract Has Expired; Or 16.4. The Contractor: (a) Abandons The Contract Works, Refuses Or Fails To Comply With A Valid Instruction Of The Procuring Entity Or Fails To Proceed Expeditiously And Without Delay Despite A Written Notice By The Procuring Entity; (b) Does Not Actually Have On The Project Site The Minimum Essential Equipment Listed On The Bid Necessary To Prosecute The Works In Accordance With The Approved Program Of Work And Equipment Deployment Schedule As Required For The Project; (c) Does Not Execute The Works In Accordance With This Contract Or Persistently Or Flagrantly Neglects To Carry Out Its Obligations Under This Contract; (d) Neglects Or Refuses To Remove Materials Or To Perform A New Work That Has Been Rejected As Defective Or Unsuitable; Or (e) Sub-lets Any Part Of This Contract Without Approval By The Procuring Entity. 16.5. All Materials On The Site, Plant, Equipment, And Works Shall Be Deemed To Be The Property Of The Procuring Entity If This Contract Is Rescinded Because Of The Contractor’s Default. 17. Termination For Default Of Procuring Entity The Contractor May Terminate This Contract With The Procuring Entity If The Works Are Completely Stopped For A Continuous Period Of At Least Sixty (60) Calendar Days Through No Fault Of Its Own, Due To Any Of The Following Reasons: (a) Failure Of The Procuring Entity To Deliver, Within A Reasonable Time, Supplies, Materials, Right-of-way, Or Other Items It Is Obligated To Furnish Under The Terms Of This Contract; Or (b) The Prosecution Of The Work Is Disrupted By The Adverse Peace And Order Situation, As Certified By The Armed Forces Of The Philippines Provincial Commander And Approved By The Secretary Of National Defense. 18. Termination For Other Causes 18.1. The Procuring Entity May Terminate This Contract, In Whole Or In Part, At Any Time For Its Convenience. The Head Of The Procuring Entity May Terminate This Contract For The Convenience Of The Procuring Entity If He Has Determined The Existence Of Conditions That Make Project Implementation Economically, Financially Or Technically Impractical And/or Unnecessary, Such As, But Not Limited To, Fortuitous Event(s) Or Changes In Law And National Government Policies. 18.2. The Procuring Entity Or The Contractor May Terminate This Contract If The Other Party Causes A Fundamental Breach Of This Contract. 18.3. Fundamental Breaches Of Contract Shall Include, But Shall Not Be Limited To, The Following: (a) The Contractor Stops Work For Twenty Eight (28) Days When No Stoppage Of Work Is Shown On The Current Program Of Work And The Stoppage Has Not Been Authorized By The Procuring Entity’s Representative; (b) The Procuring Entity’s Representative Instructs The Contractor To Delay The Progress Of The Works, And The Instruction Is Not Withdrawn Within Twenty Eight (28) Days; (c) The Procuring Entity Shall Terminate This Contract If The Contractor Is Declared Bankrupt Or Insolvent As Determined With Finality By A Court Of Competent Jurisdiction. In This Event, Termination Will Be Without Compensation To The Contractor, Provided That Such Termination Will Not Prejudice Or Affect Any Right Of Action Or Remedy Which Has Accrued Or Will Accrue Thereafter To The Procuring Entity And/or The Contractor. In The Case Of The Contractor's Insolvency, Any Contractor's Equipment Which The Procuring Entity Instructs In The Notice Is To Be Used Until The Completion Of The Works; (d) A Payment Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Is Not Paid By The Procuring Entity To The Contractor Within Eighty Four (84) Days From The Date Of The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Certificate; (e) The Procuring Entity’s Representative Gives Notice That Failure To Correct A Particular Defect Is A Fundamental Breach Of Contract And The Contractor Fails To Correct It Within A Reasonable Period Of Time Determined By The Procuring Entity’s Representative; (f) The Contractor Does Not Maintain A Security, Which Is Required; (g) The Contractor Has Delayed The Completion Of The Works By The Number Of Days For Which The Maximum Amount Of Liquidated Damages Can Be Paid, As Defined In The Gcc Clause 9; And (h) In Case It Is Determined Prima Facie By The Procuring Entity That The Contractor Has Engaged, Before Or During The Implementation Of The Contract, In Unlawful Deeds And Behaviors Relative To Contract Acquisition And Implementation, Such As, But Not Limited To, The Following: (i) Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, Coercive, And Obstructive Practices As Defined In Itb Clause 3.1(a), Unless Otherwise Specified In The Scc; (ii) Drawing Up Or Using Forged Documents; (iii) Using Adulterated Materials, Means Or Methods, Or Engaging In Production Contrary To Rules Of Science Or The Trade; And (iv) Any Other Act Analogous To The Foregoing. 18.4. The Funding Source Or The Procuring Entity, As Appropriate, Will Seek To Impose The Maximum Civil, Administrative And/or Criminal Penalties Available Under The Applicable Law On Individuals And Organizations Deemed To Be Involved With Corrupt, Fraudulent, Or Coercive Practices. 18.5. When Persons From Either Party To This Contract Gives Notice Of A Fundamental Breach To The Procuring Entity’s Representative In Order To Terminate The Existing Contract For A Cause Other Than Those Listed Under Gcc Clause 18.3, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Decide Whether The Breach Is Fundamental Or Not. 18.6. If This Contract Is Terminated, The Contractor Shall Stop Work Immediately, Make The Site Safe And Secure, And Leave The Site As Soon As Reasonably Possible. 19. Procedures For Termination Of Contracts 19.1. The Following Provisions Shall Govern The Procedures For The Termination Of This Contract: (a) Upon Receipt Of A Written Report Of Acts Or Causes Which May Constitute Ground(s) For Termination As Aforementioned, Or Upon Its Own Initiative, The Procuring Entity Shall, Within A Period Of Seven (7) Calendar Days, Verify The Existence Of Such Ground(s) And Cause The Execution Of A Verified Report, With All Relevant Evidence Attached; (b) Upon Recommendation By The Procuring Entity, The Head Of The Procuring Entity Shall Terminate This Contract Only By A Written Notice To The Contractor Conveying The Termination Of This Contract. The Notice Shall State: (i) That This Contract Is Being Terminated For Any Of The Ground(s) Afore-mentioned, And A Statement Of The Acts That Constitute The Ground(s) Constituting The Same; (ii) The Extent Of Termination, Whether In Whole Or In Part; (iii) An Instruction To The Contractor To Show Cause As To Why This Contract Should Not Be Terminated; And (iv) Special Instructions Of The Procuring Entity, If Any. The Notice To Terminate Shall Be Accompanied By A Copy Of The Verified Report; (c) Within A Period Of Seven (7) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice Of Termination, The Contractor Shall Submit To The Head Of The Procuring Entity A Verified Position Paper Stating Why The Contract Should Not Be Terminated. If The Contractor Fails To Show Cause After The Lapse Of The Seven (7) Day Period, Either By Inaction Or By Default, The Head Of The Procuring Entity Shall Issue An Order Terminating The Contract; (d) The Procuring Entity May, At Anytime Before Receipt Of The Bidder’s Verified Position Paper Described In Item (c) Above Withdraw The Notice To Terminate If It Is Determined That Certain Items Or Works Subject Of The Notice Had Been Completed, Delivered, Or Performed Before The Contractor’s Receipt Of The Notice; (e) Within A Non-extendible Period Of Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Verified Position Paper, The Head Of The Procuring Entity Shall Decide Whether Or Not To Terminate This Contract. It Shall Serve A Written Notice To The Contractor Of Its Decision And, Unless Otherwise Provided In The Said Notice, This Contract Is Deemed Terminated From Receipt Of The Contractor Of The Notice Of Decision. The Termination Shall Only Be Based On The Ground(s) Stated In The Notice To Terminate; And (f) The Head Of The Procuring Entity May Create A Contract Termination Review Committee (ctrc) To Assist Him In The Discharge Of This Function. All Decisions Recommended By The Ctrc Shall Be Subject To The Approval Of The Head Of The Procuring Entity. 19.2. Pursuant To Section 69(f) Of Ra 9184 And Without Prejudice To The Imposition Of Additional Administrative Sanctions As The Internal Rules Of The Agency May Provide And/or Further Criminal Prosecution As Provided By Applicable Laws, The Procuring Entity Shall Impose On Contractors After The Termination Of The Contract The Penalty Of Suspension For One (1) Year For The First Offense, Suspension For Two (2) Years For The Second Offense From Participating In The Public Bidding Process, For Violations Committed During The Contract Implementation Stage, Which Include But Not Limited To The Following: (a) Failure Of The Contractor, Due Solely To His Fault Or Negligence, To Mobilize And Start Work Or Performance Within The Specified Period In The Notice To Proceed (“ntp”); (b) Failure By The Contractor To Fully And Faithfully Comply With Its Contractual Obligations Without Valid Cause, Or Failure By The Contractor To Comply With Any Written Lawful Instruction Of The Procuring Entity Or Its Representative(s) Pursuant To The Implementation Of The Contract. For The Procurement Of Infrastructure Projects Or Consultancy Contracts, Lawful Instructions Include But Are Not Limited To The Following: (i) Employment Of Competent Technical Personnel, Competent Engineers And/or Work Supervisors; (ii) Provision Of Warning Signs And Barricades In Accordance With Approved Plans And Specifications And Contract Provisions; (iii) Stockpiling In Proper Places Of All Materials And Removal From The Project Site Of Waste And Excess Materials, Including Broken Pavement And Excavated Debris In Accordance With Approved Plans And Specifications And Contract Provisions; (iv) Deployment Of Committed Equipment, Facilities, Support Staff And Manpower; And (v) Renewal Of The Effectivity Dates Of The Performance Security After Its Expiration During The Course Of Contract Implementation. (c) Assignment And Subcontracting Of The Contract Or Any Part Thereof Or Substitution Of Key Personnel Named In The Proposal Without Prior Written Approval By The Procuring Entity. (d) Poor Performance By The Contractor Or Unsatisfactory Quality And/or Progress Of Work Arising From His Fault Or Negligence As Reflected In The Constructor's Performance Evaluation System (“cpes”) Rating Sheet. In The Absence Of The Cpes Rating Sheet, The Existing Performance Monitoring System Of The Procuring Entity Shall Be Applied. Any Of The Following Acts By The Contractor Shall Be Construed As Poor Performance: (i) Negative Slippage Of 15% And Above Within The Critical Path Of The Project Due Entirely To The Fault Or Negligence Of The Contractor; And (ii) Quality Of Materials And Workmanship Not Complying With The Approved Specifications Arising From The Contractor's Fault Or Negligence. (e) Willful Or Deliberate Abandonment Or Non-performance Of The Project Or Contract By The Contractor Resulting To Substantial Breach Thereof Without Lawful And/or Just Cause. In Addition To The Penalty Of Suspension, The Performance Security Posted By The Contractor Shall Also Be Forfeited. 20. Force Majeure, Release From Performance 20.1. For Purposes Of This Contract The Terms “force Majeure” And “fortuitous Event” May Be Used Interchangeably. In This Regard, A Fortuitous Event Or Force Majeure Shall Be Interpreted To Mean An Event Which The Contractor Could Not Have Foreseen, Or Which Though Foreseen, Was Inevitable. It Shall Not Include Ordinary Unfavorable Weather Conditions; And Any Other Cause The Effects Of Which Could Have Been Avoided With The Exercise Of Reasonable Diligence By The Contractor. 20.2. If This Contract Is Discontinued By An Outbreak Of War Or By Any Other Event Entirely Outside The Control Of Either The Procuring Entity Or The Contractor, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Certify That This Contract Has Been Discontinued. The Contractor Shall Make The Site Safe And Stop Work As Quickly As Possible After Receiving This Certificate And Shall Be Paid For All Works Carried Out Before Receiving It And For Any Work Carried Out Afterwards To Which A Commitment Was Made. 20.3. If The Event Continues For A Period Of Eighty Four (84) Days, Either Party May Then Give Notice Of Termination, Which Shall Take Effect Twenty Eight (28) Days After The Giving Of The Notice. 20.4. After Termination, The Contractor Shall Be Entitled To Payment Of The Unpaid Balance Of The Value Of The Works Executed And Of The Materials And Plant Reasonably Delivered To The Site, Adjusted By The Following: (a) Any Sum To Which The Contractor Is Entitled Under Gcc Clause 28; (b) The Cost Of His Suspension And Demobilization; (c) Any Sum To Which The Procuring Entity Is Entitled. 20.5. The Net Balance Due Shall Be Paid Or Repaid Within A Reasonable Time Period From The Time Of The Notice Of Termination. 21. Resolution Of Disputes 21.1. If Any Dispute Or Difference Of Any Kind Whatsoever Shall Arise Between The Parties In Connection With The Implementation Of The Contract Covered By The Act And This Irr, The Parties Shall Make Every Effort To Resolve Amicably Such Dispute Or Difference By Mutual Consultation. 21.2. If The Contractor Believes That A Decision Taken By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Was Either Outside The Authority Given To The Procuring Entity’s Representative By This Contract Or That The Decision Was Wrongly Taken, The Decision Shall Be Referred To The Arbiter Indicated In The Scc Within Fourteen (14) Days Of The Notification Of The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Decision. 21.3. Any And All Disputes Arising From The Implementation Of This Contract Covered By The R.a. 9184 And Its Irr Shall Be Submitted To Arbitration In The Philippines According To The Provisions Of Republic Act No. 876, Otherwise Known As The “ Arbitration Law” And Republic Act 9285, Otherwise Known As The “alternative Dispute Resolution Act Of 2004”: Provided, However, That, Disputes That Are Within The Competence Of The Construction Industry Arbitration Commission To Resolve Shall Be Referred Thereto. The Process Of Arbitration Shall Be Incorporated As A Provision In This Contract That Will Be Executed Pursuant To The Provisions Of The Act And Its Irr: Provided, Further, That, By Mutual Agreement, The Parties May Agree In Writing To Resort To Other Alternative Modes Of Dispute Resolution. 22. Suspension Of Loan, Credit, Grant, Or Appropriation In The Event That The Funding Source Suspends The Loan, Credit, Grant, Or Appropriation To The Procuring Entity, From Which Part Of The Payments To The Contractor Are Being Made: (a) The Procuring Entity Is Obligated To Notify The Contractor Of Such Suspension Within Seven (7) Days Of Having Received The Suspension Notice. (b) If The Contractor Has Not Received Sums Due It For Work Already Done Within Forty Five (45) Days From The Time The Contractor’s Claim For Payment Has Been Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative, The Contractor May Immediately Issue A Suspension Of Work Notice In Accordance With Gcc Clause 45.2. 23. Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Decisions 23.1. Except Where Otherwise Specifically Stated, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Will Decide Contractual Matters Between The Procuring Entity And The Contractor In The Role Representing The Procuring Entity. 23.2. The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Delegate Any Of His Duties And Responsibilities To Other People, Except To The Arbiter, After Notifying The Contractor, And May Cancel Any Delegation After Notifying The Contractor. 24. Approval Of Drawings And Temporary Works By The Procuring Entity’s Representative 24.1. All Drawings Prepared By The Contractor For The Execution Of The Temporary Works, Are Subject To Prior Approval By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Before Its Use. 24.2. The Contractor Shall Be Responsible For Design Of Temporary Works. 24.3. The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Approval Shall Not Alter The Contractor’s Responsibility For Design Of The Temporary Works. 24.4. The Contractor Shall Obtain Approval Of Third Parties To The Design Of The Temporary Works, When Required By The Procuring Entity. 25. Acceleration And Delays Ordered By The Procuring Entity’s Representative 25.1. When The Procuring Entity Wants The Contractor To Finish Before The Intended Completion Date, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Will Obtain Priced Proposals For Achieving The Necessary Acceleration From The Contractor. If The Procuring Entity Accepts These Proposals, The Intended Completion Date Will Be Adjusted Accordingly And Confirmed By Both The Procuring Entity And The Contractor. 25.2. If The Contractor’s Financial Proposals For An Acceleration Are Accepted By The Procuring Entity, They Are Incorporated In The Contract Price And Treated As A Variation. 26. Extension Of The Intended Completion Date 26.1. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Extend The Intended Completion Date If A Variation Is Issued Which Makes It Impossible For The Intended Completion Date To Be Achieved By The Contractor Without Taking Steps To Accelerate The Remaining Work, Which Would Cause The Contractor To Incur Additional Costs. No Payment Shall Be Made For Any Event Which May Warrant The Extension Of The Intended Completion Date. 26.2. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Decide Whether And By How Much To Extend The Intended Completion Date Within Twenty One (21) Days Of The Contractor Asking The Procuring Entity’s Representative For A Decision Thereto After Fully Submitting All Supporting Information. If The Contractor Has Failed To Give Early Warning Of A Delay Or Has Failed To Cooperate In Dealing With A Delay, The Delay By This Failure Shall Not Be Considered In Assessing The New Intended Completion Date. 27. Right To Vary 27.1. The Procuring Entity’s Representative With The Prior Approval Of The Procuring Entity May Instruct Variations, Up To A Maximum Cumulative Amount Of Ten Percent (10%) Of The Original Contract Cost. 27.2. Variations Shall Be Valued As Follows: (a) At A Lump Sum Price Agreed Between The Parties; (b) Where Appropriate, At Rates In This Contract; (c) In The Absence Of Appropriate Rates, The Rates In This Contract Shall Be Used As The Basis For Valuation; Or Failing Which (d) At Appropriate New Rates, Equal To Or Lower Than Current Industry Rates And To Be Agreed Upon By Both Parties And Approved By The Head Of The Procuring Entity. 28. Contractor's Right To Claim If The Contractor Incurs Cost As A Result Of Any Of The Events Under Gcc Clause 13, The Contractor Shall Be Entitled To The Amount Of Such Cost. If As A Result Of Any Of The Said Events, It Is Necessary To Change The Works, This Shall Be Dealt With As A Variation. 29. Dayworks 29.1. Subject To Gcc Clause 43 On Variation Order, And If Applicable As Indicated In The Scc, The Day Works Rates In The Contractor’s Bid Shall Be Used For Small Additional Amounts Of Work Only When The Procuring Entity’s Representative Has Given Written Instructions In Advance For Additional Work To Be Paid For In That Way. 29.2. All Work To Be Paid For As Day Works Shall Be Recorded By The Contractor On Forms Approved By The Procuring Entity’s Representative. Each Completed Form Shall Be Verified And Signed By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Within Two Days Of The Work Being Done. 29.3. The Contractor Shall Be Paid For Day Works Subject To Obtaining Signed Dayworks Forms. 30. Early Warning 30.1. The Contractor Shall Warn The Procuring Entity’s Representative At The Earliest Opportunity Of Specific Likely Future Events Or Circumstances That May Adversely Affect The Quality Of The Work, Increase The Contract Price, Or Delay The Execution Of The Works. The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Require The Contractor To Provide An Estimate Of The Expected Effect Of The Future Event Or Circumstance On The Contract Price And Completion Date. The Estimate Shall Be Provided By The Contractor As Soon As Reasonably Possible. 30.2. The Contractor Shall Cooperate With The Procuring Entity’s Representative In Making And Considering Proposals For How The Effect Of Such An Event Or Circumstance Can Be Avoided Or Reduced By Anyone Involved In The Work And In Carrying Out Any Resulting Instruction Of The Procuring Entity’s Representative. 31. Program Of Work 31.1. Within The Time Stated In The Scc, The Contractor Shall Submit To The Procuring Entity’s Representative For Approval A Program Of Work Showing The General Methods, Arrangements, Order, And Timing For All The Activities In The Works. 31.2. An Update Of The Program Of Work Shall The Show The Actual Progress Achieved On Each Activity And The Effect Of The Progress Achieved On The Timing Of The Remaining Work, Including Any Changes To The Sequence Of The Activities. 31.3. The Contractor Shall Submit To The Procuring Entity’s Representative For Approval An Updated Program Of Work At Intervals No Longer Than The Period Stated In The Scc. If The Contractor Does Not Submit An Updated Program Of Work Within This Period, The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Withhold The Amount Stated In The Scc From The Next Payment Certificate And Continue To Withhold This Amount Until The Next Payment After The Date On Which The Overdue Program Of Work Has Been Submitted. 31.4. The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Approval Of The Program Of Work Shall Not Alter The Contractor’s Obligations. The Contractor May Revise The Program Of Work And Submit It To The Procuring Entity’s Representative Again At Any Time. A Revised Program Of Work Shall Show The Effect Of Any Approved Variations. 31.5. When The Program Of Work Is Updated, The Contractor Shall Provide The Procuring Entity’s Representative With An Updated Cash Flow Forecast. The Cash Flow Forecast Shall Include Different Currencies, As Defined In The Contract, Converted As Necessary Using The Contract Exchange Rates. 31.6. All Variations Shall Be Included In Updated Program Of Work Produced By The Contractor. 32. Management Conferences 32.1. Either The Procuring Entity’s Representative Or The Contractor May Require The Other To Attend A Management Conference. The Management Conference Shall Review The Plans For Remaining Work And Deal With Matters Raised In Accordance With The Early Warning Procedure. 32.2. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Record The Business Of Management Conferences And Provide Copies Of The Record To Those Attending The Conference And To The Procuring Entity . The Responsibility Of The Parties For Actions To Be Taken Shall Be Decided By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Either At The Management Conference Or After The Management Conference And Stated In Writing To All Who Attended The Conference. 33. Bill Of Quantities 33.1. The Bill Of Quantities Shall Contain Items Of Work For The Construction, Installation, Testing, And Commissioning Of Work To Be Done By The Contractor. 33.2. The Bill Of Quantities Is Used To Calculate The Contract Price. The Contractor Is Paid For The Quantity Of The Work Done At The Rate In The Bill Of Quantities For Each Item. 33.3. If The Final Quantity Of Any Work Done Differs From The Quantity In The Bill Of Quantities For The Particular Item And Is Not More Than Twenty Five Percent (25%) Of The Original Quantity, Provided The Aggregate Changes For All Items Do Not Exceed Ten Percent (10%) Of The Contract Price, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Make The Necessary Adjustments To Allow For The Changes Subject To Applicable Laws, Rules, And Regulations. 33.4. If Requested By The Procuring Entity’s Representative, The Contractor Shall Provide The Procuring Entity’s Representative With A Detailed Cost Breakdown Of Any Rate In The Bill Of Quantities. 34. Instructions, Inspections And Audits 34.1. The Procuring Entity’s Personnel Shall At All Reasonable Times During Construction Of The Work Be Entitled To Examine, Inspect, Measure And Test The Materials And Workmanship, And To Check The Progress Of The Construction. 34.2. If The Procuring Entity’s Representative Instructs The Contractor To Carry Out A Test Not Specified In The Specification To Check Whether Any Work Has A Defect And The Test Shows That It Does, The Contractor Shall Pay For The Test And Any Samples. If There Is No Defect, The Test Shall Be A Compensation Event. 34.3. The Contractor Shall Permit The Funding Source Named In The Scc To Inspect The Contractor’s Accounts And Records Relating To The Performance Of The Contractor And To Have Them Audited By Auditors Appointed By The Funding Source, If So Required By The Funding Source. 35. Identifying Defects The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Check The Contractor’s Work And Notify The Contractor Of Any Defects That Are Found. Such Checking Shall Not Affect The Contractor’s Responsibilities. The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Instruct The Contractor To Search Uncover Defects And Test Any Work That The Procuring Entity’s Representative Considers Below Standards And Defective. 36. Cost Of Repairs Loss Or Damage To The Works Or Materials To Be Incorporated In The Works Between The Start Date And The End Of The Defects Liability Periods Shall Be Remedied By The Contractor At The Contractor’s Cost If The Loss Or Damage Arises From The Contractor’s Acts Or Omissions. 37. Correction Of Defects 37.1. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Give Notice To The Contractor Of Any Defects Before The End Of The Defects Liability Period, Which Isone (1) Year From Project Completion Up To Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity’s. 37.2. Every Time Notice Of A Defect Is Given, The Contractor Shall Correct The Notified Defect Within The Length Of Time Specified In The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Notice. 37.3. The Contractor Shall Correct The Defects Which He Notices Himself Before The End Of The Defects Liability Period. 37.4. The Procuring Entity Shall Certify That All Defects Have Been Corrected. If The Procuring Entity Considers That Correction Of A Defect Is Not Essential, He Can Request The Contractor To Submit A Quotation For The Corresponding Reduction In The Contract Price. If The Procuring Entity Accepts The Quotation, The Corresponding Change In The Scc Is A Variation. 38. Uncorrected Defects 38.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Give The Contractor At Least Fourteen (14) Days Notice Of His Intention To Use A Third Party To Correct A Defect. If The Contractor Does Not Correct The Defect Himself Within The Period, The Procuring Entity May Have The Defect Corrected By The Third Party. The Cost Of The Correction Will Be Deducted From The Contract Price. 38.2. The Use Of A Third Party To Correct Defects That Are Uncorrected By The Contractor Will In No Way Relieve The Contractor Of Its Liabilities And Warranties Under The Contract. 39. Advance Payment 39.1. The Procuring Entity Shall, Upon A Written Request Of The Contractor Which Shall Be Submitted As A Contract Document, Make An Advance Payment To The Contractor In An Amount Not Exceeding Fifteen Percent (15%) Of The Total Contract Price, To Be Made In Lump Sum Or, At The Most Two, Installments According To A Schedule Specified In The Scc. 39.2. The Advance Payment Shall Be Made Only Upon The Submission To And Acceptance By The Procuring Entity Of An Irrevocable Standby Letter Of Credit Of Equivalent Value From A Commercial Bank, A Bank Guarantee Or A Surety Bond Callable Upon Demand, Issued By A Surety Or Insurance Company Duly Licensed By The Insurance Commission And Confirmed By The Procuring Entity. 39.3. The Advance Payment Shall Be Repaid By The Contractor By An Amount Equal To The Percentage Of The Total Contract Price Used For The Advance Payment. 39.4. The Contractor May Reduce His Standby Letter Of Credit Or Guarantee Instrument By The Amounts Refunded By The Monthly Certificates In The Advance Payment. 39.5. The Procuring Entity Will Provide An Advance Payment On The Contract Price As Stipulated In The Conditions Of Contract, Subject To The Maximum Amount Stated In Scc Clause 39.1. 40. Progress Payments 40.1. The Contractor May Submit A Request For Payment For Work Accomplished. Such Request For Payment Shall Be Verified And Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative/project Engineer. Except As Otherwise Stipulated In The Scc, Materials And Equipment Delivered On The Site But Not Completely Put In Place Shall Not Be Included For Payment. 40.2. The Procuring Entity Shall Deduct The Following From The Certified Gross Amounts To Be Paid To The Contractor As Progress Payment: (a) Cumulative Value Of The Work Previously Certified And Paid For. (b) Portion Of The Advance Payment To Be Recouped For The Month. (c) Retention Money In Accordance With The Condition Of Contract. (d) Amount To Cover Third Party Liabilities. (e) Amount To Cover Uncorrected Discovered Defects In The Works. 40.3. Payments Shall Be Adjusted By Deducting There From The Amounts For Advance Payments And Retention. The Procuring Entity Shall Pay The Contractor The Amounts Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative Within Twenty Eight (28) Days From The Date Each Certificate Was Issued. No Payment Of Interest For Delayed Payments And Adjustments Shall Be Made By The Procuring Entity. 40.4. The First Progress Payment May Be Paid By The Procuring Entity To The Contractor Provided That At Least Twenty Percent (20%) Of The Work Has Been Accomplished As Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative. 40.5. Items Of The Works For Which A Price Of “0” (zero) Has Been Entered Will Not Be Paid For By The Procuring Entity And Shall Be Deemed Covered By Other Rates And Prices In The Contract. 41. Payment Certificates 41.1. The Contractor Shall Submit To The Procuring Entity’s Representative Monthly Statements Of The Estimated Value Of The Work Executed Less The Cumulative Amount Certified Previously. 41.2. The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Check The Contractor’s Monthly Statement And Certify The Amount To Be Paid To The Contractor. 41.3. The Value Of Work Executed Shall: (a) Be Determined By The Procuring Entity’s Representative; (b) Comprise The Value Of The Quantities Of The Items In The Bill Of Quantities Completed; And (c) Include The Valuations Of Approved Variations. 41.4. The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Exclude Any Item Certified In A Previous Certificate Or Reduce The Proportion Of Any Item Previously Certified In Any Certificate In The Light Of Later Information. 42. Retention 42.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Retain From Each Payment Due To The Contractor An Amount Equal To A Percentage Thereof Using The Rate As Specified In Itb Sub-clause 42.2. 42.2. Progress Payments Are Subject To Retention Of Ten Percent (10%), Referred To As The “retention Money.” Such Retention Shall Be Based On The Total Amount Due To The Contractor Prior To Any Deduction And Shall Be Retained From Every Progress Payment Until Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Value Of Works, As Determined By The Procuring Entity, Are Completed. If, After Fifty Percent (50%) Completion, The Work Is Satisfactorily Done And On Schedule, No Additional Retention Shall Be Made; Otherwise, The Ten Percent (10%) Retention Shall Again Be Imposed Using The Rate Specified Therefore. 42.3. The Total “retention Money” Shall Be Due For Release Upon Final Acceptance Of The Works. The Contractor May, However, Request The Substitution Of The Retention Money For Each Progress Billing With Irrevocable Standby Letters Of Credit From A Commercial Bank, Bank Guarantees Or Surety Bonds Callable On Demand, Of Amounts Equivalent To The Retention Money Substituted For And Acceptable To The Procuring Entity, Provided That The Project Is On Schedule And Is Satisfactorily Undertaken. Otherwise, The Ten (10%) Percent Retention Shall Be Made. Said Irrevocable Standby Letters Of Credit, Bank Guarantees And/or Surety Bonds, To Be Posted In Favor Of The Government Shall Be Valid For A Duration To Be Determined By The Concerned Implementing Office/agency Or Procuring Entity And Will Answer For The Purpose For Which The Ten (10%) Percent Retention Is Intended, I.e., To Cover Uncorrected Discovered Defects And Third Party Liabilities. 42.4. On Completion Of The Whole Works, The Contractor May Substitute Retention Money With An “on Demand” Bank Guarantee In A Form Acceptable To The Procuring Entity. 43. Variation Orders 43.1. Variation Orders May Be Issued By The Procuring Entity To Cover Any Increase/decrease In Quantities, Including The Introduction Of New Work Items That Are Not Included In The Original Contract Or Reclassification Of Work Items That Are Either Due To Change Of Plans, Design Or Alignment To Suit Actual Field Conditions Resulting In Disparity Between The Preconstruction Plans Used For Purposes Of Bidding And The “as Staked Plans” Or Construction Drawings Prepared After A Joint Survey By The Contractor And The Procuring Entity After Award Of The Contract, Provided That The Cumulative Amount Of The Variation Order Does Not Exceed Ten Percent (10%) Of The Original Project Cost. The Addition/deletion Of Works Should Be Within The General Scope Of The Project As Bid And Awarded. The Scope Of Works Shall Not Be Reduced So As To Accommodate A Positive Variation Order. A Variation Order May Either Be In The Form Of A Change Order Or Extra Work Order. 43.2. A Change Order May Be Issued By The Procuring Entity To Cover Any Increase/decrease In Quantities Of Original Work Items In The Contract. 43.3. An Extra Work Order May Be Issued By The Procuring Entity To Cover The Introduction Of New Work Necessary For The Completion, Improvement Or Protection Of The Project Which Were Not Included As Items Of Work In The Original Contract, Such As, Where There Are Subsurface Or Latent Physical Conditions At The Site Differing Materially From Those Indicated In The Contract, Or Where There Are Duly Unknown Physical Conditions At The Site Of An Unusual Nature Differing Materially From Those Ordinarily Encountered And Generally Recognized As Inherent In The Work Or Character Provided For In The Contract. 43.4. Any Cumulative Variation Order Beyond Ten Percent (10%) Shall Be Subject Of Another Contract To Be Bid Out If The Works Are Separable From The Original Contract. In Exceptional Cases Where It Is Urgently Necessary To Complete The Original Scope Of Work, The Head Of The Procuring Entity May Authorize A Positive Variation Order Go Beyond Ten Percent (10%) But Not More Than Twenty Percent (20%) Of The Original Contract Price, Subject To The Guidelines To Be Determined By The Gppb: Provided, However, That Appropriate Sanctions Shall Be Imposed On The Designer, Consultant Or Official Responsible For The Original Detailed Engineering Design Which Failed To Consider The Variation Order Beyond Ten Percent (10%). 43.5. In Claiming For Any Variation Order, The Contractor Shall, Within Seven (7) Calendar Days After Such Work Has Been Commenced Or After The Circumstances Leading To Such Condition(s) Leading To The Extra Cost, And Within Twenty-eight (28) Calendar Days Deliver A Written Communication Giving Full And Detailed Particulars Of Any Extra Cost In Order That It May Be Investigated At That Time. Failure To Provide Either Of Such Notices In The Time Stipulated Shall Constitute A Waiver By The Contractor For Any Claim. The Preparation And Submission Of Variation Orders Are As Follows: (a) If The Procuring Entity’s Representative/project Engineer Believes That A Change Order Or Extra Work Order Should Be Issued, He Shall Prepare The Proposed Order Accompanied With The Notices Submitted By The Contractor, The Plans Therefore, His Computations As To The Quantities Of The Additional Works Involved Per Item Indicating The Specific Stations Where Such Works Are Needed, The Date Of His Inspections And Investigations Thereon, And The Log Book Thereof, And A Detailed Estimate Of The Unit Cost Of Such Items Of Work, Together With His Justifications For The Need Of Such Change Order Or Extra Work Order, And Shall Submit The Same To The Head Of The Procuring Entity For Approval. (b) The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or His Duly Authorized Representative, Upon Receipt Of The Proposed Change Order Or Extra Work Order Shall Immediately Instruct The Technical Staff Of The Procuring Entity’s To Conduct An On-the-spot Investigation To Verify The Need For The Work To Be Prosecuted. A Report Of Such Verification Shall Be Submitted Directly To The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or His Duly Authorized Representative. (c) The, Head Of The Procuring Entity Or His Duly Authorized Representative, After Being Satisfied That Such Change Order Or Extra Work Order Is Justified And Necessary, Shall Review The Estimated Quantities And Prices And Forward The Proposal With The Supporting Documentation To The Head Of Procuring Entity For Consideration. (d) If, After Review Of The Plans, Quantities And Estimated Unit Cost Of The Items Of Work Involved, The Proper Office Of The Procuring Entity Empowered To Review And Evaluate Change Orders Or Extra Work Orders Recommends Approval Thereof, Head Of The Procuring Entity Or His Duly Authorized Representative, Believing The Change Order Or Extra Work Order To Be In Order, Shall Approve The Same. (e) The Timeframe For The Processing Of Variation Orders From The Preparation Up To The Approval By The Head Of The Procuring Entity Concerned Shall Not Exceed Thirty (30) Calendar Days. 44. Contract Completion Once The Project Reaches An Accomplishment Of Ninety Five (95%) Of The Total Contract Amount, The Procuring Entity May Create An Inspectorate Team To Make Preliminary Inspection And Submit A Punch-list To The Contractor In Preparation For The Final Turnover Of The Project. Said Punch-list Will Contain, Among Others, The Remaining Works, Work Deficiencies For Necessary Corrections, And The Specific Duration/time To Fully Complete The Project Considering The Approved Remaining Contract Time. This, However, Shall Not Preclude The Claim Of The Procuring Entity For Liquidated Damages. 45. Suspension Of Work 45.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Have The Authority To Suspend The Work Wholly Or Partly By Written Order For Such Period As May Be Deemed Necessary, Due To Force Majeure Or Any Fortuitous Events Or For Failure On The Part Of The Contractor To Correct Bad Conditions Which Are Unsafe For Workers Or For The General Public, To Carry Out Valid Orders Given By The Procuring Entity Or To Perform Any Provisions Of The Contract, Or Due To Adjustment Of Plans To Suit Field Conditions As Found Necessary During Construction. The Contractor Shall Immediately Comply With Such Order To Suspend The Work Wholly Or Partly. 45.2. The Contractor Or Its Duly Authorized Representative Shall Have The Right To Suspend Work Operation On Any Or All Projects/activities Along The Critical Path Of Activities After Fifteen (15) Calendar Days From Date Of Receipt Of Written Notice From The Contractor To The District Engineer/regional Director/consultant Or Equivalent Official, As The Case May Be, Due To The Following: (a) There Exist Right-of-way Problems Which Prohibit The Contractor From Performing Work In Accordance With The Approved Construction Schedule. (b) Requisite Construction Plans Which Must Be Owner-furnished Are Not Issued To The Contractor Precluding Any Work Called For By Such Plans. (c) Peace And Order Conditions Make It Extremely Dangerous, If Not Possible, To Work. However, This Condition Must Be Certified In Writing By The Philippine National Police (pnp) Station Which Has Responsibility Over The Affected Area And Confirmed By The Department Of Interior And Local Government (dilg) Regional Director. (d) There Is Failure On The Part Of The Procuring Entity To Deliver Government-furnished Materials And Equipment As Stipulated In The Contract. (e) Delay In The Payment Of Contractor’s Claim For Progress Billing Beyond Forty-five (45) Calendar Days From The Time The Contractor’s Claim Has Been Certified To By The Procuring Entity’s Authorized Representative That The Documents Are Complete Unless There Are Justifiable Reasons Thereof Which Shall Be Communicated In Writing To The Contractor. 45.3. In Case Of Total Suspension, Or Suspension Of Activities Along The Critical Path, Which Is Not Due To Any Fault Of The Contractor, The Elapsed Time Between The Effective Order Of Suspending Operation And The Order To Resume Work Shall Be Allowed The Contractor By Adjusting The Contract Time Accordingly. 46. Payment On Termination 46.1. If The Contract Is Terminated Because Of A Fundamental Breach Of Contract By The Contractor, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Issue A Certificate For The Value Of The Work Done And Materials Ordered Less Advance Payments Received Up To The Date Of The Issue Of The Certificate And Less The Percentage To Apply To The Value Of The Work Not Completed, As Indicated In The Scc. Additional Liquidated Damages Shall Not Apply. If The Total Amount Due To The Procuring Entity Exceeds Any Payment Due To The Contractor, The Difference Shall Be A Debt Payable To The Procuring Entity. 46.2. If The Contract Is Terminated For The Procuring Entity’s Convenience Or Because Of A Fundamental Breach Of Contract By The Procuring Entity, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Issue A Certificate For The Value Of The Work Done, Materials Ordered, The Reasonable Cost Of Removal Of Equipment, Repatriation Of The Contractor’s Personnel Employed Solely On The Works, And The Contractor’s Costs Of Protecting And Securing The Works, And Less Advance Payments Received Up To The Date Of The Certificate. 46.3. The Net Balance Due Shall Be Paid Or Repaid Within Twenty Eight (28) Days From The Notice Of Termination. 46.4. If The Contractor Has Terminated The Contract Under Gcc Clauses 17 Or 18, The Procuring Entity Shall Promptly Return The Performance Security To The Contractor. 47. Extension Of Contract Time 47.1. Should The Amount Of Additional Work Of Any Kind Or Other Special Circumstances Of Any Kind Whatsoever Occur Such As To Fairly Entitle The Contractor To An Extension Of Contract Time, The Procuring Entity Shall Determine The Amount Of Such Extension; Provided That The Procuring Entity Is Not Bound To Take Into Account Any Claim For An Extension Of Time Unless The Contractor Has, Prior To The Expiration Of The Contract Time And Within Thirty (30) Calendar Days After Such Work Has Been Commenced Or After The Circumstances Leading To Such Claim Have Arisen, Delivered To The Procuring Entity Notices In Order That It Could Have Investigated Them At That Time. Failure To Provide Such Notice Shall Constitute A Waiver By The Contractor Of Any Claim. Upon Receipt Of Full And Detailed Particulars, The Procuring Entity Shall Examine The Facts And Extent Of The Delay And Shall Extend The Contract Time Completing The Contract Work When, In The Procuring Entity’s Opinion, The Findings Of Facts Justify An Extension. 47.2. No Extension Of Contract Time Shall Be Granted The Contractor Due To (a) Ordinary Unfavorable Weather Conditions And (b) Inexcusable Failure Or Negligence Of Contractor To Provide The Required Equipment, Supplies Or Materials. 47.3. Extension Of Contract Time May Be Granted Only When The Affected Activities Fall Within The Critical Path Of The Pert/cpm Network. 47.4. No Extension Of Contract Time Shall Be Granted When The Reason Given To Support The Request For Extension Was Already Considered In The Determination Of The Original Contract Time During The Conduct Of Detailed Engineering And In The Preparation Of The Contract Documents As Agreed Upon By The Parties Before Contract Perfection. 47.5. Extension Of Contract Time Shall Be Granted For Rainy/unworkable Days Considered Unfavorable For The Prosecution Of The Works At The Site, Based On The Actual Conditions Obtained At The Site, In Excess Of The Number Of Rainy/unworkable Days Pre-determined By The Procuring Entity In Relation To The Original Contract Time During The Conduct Of Detailed Engineering And In The Preparation Of The Contract Documents As Agreed Upon By The Parties Before Contract Perfection, And/or For Equivalent Period Of Delay Due To Major Calamities Such As Exceptionally Destructive Typhoons, Floods And Earthquakes, And Epidemics, And For Causes Such As Non-delivery On Time Of Materials, Working Drawings, Or Written Information To Be Furnished By The Procuring Entity, Non-acquisition Of Permit To Enter Private Properties Within The Right-of-way Resulting In Complete Paralyzation Of Construction Activities, And Other Meritorious Causes As Determined By The Procuring Entity’s Representative And Approved By The Head Of The Procuring Entity. Shortage Of Construction Materials, General Labor Strikes, And Peace And Order Problems That Disrupt Construction Operations Through No Fault Of The Contractor May Be Considered As Additional Grounds For Extension Of Contract Time Provided They Are Publicly Felt And Certified By Appropriate Government Agencies Such As Dti, Dole, Dilg, And Dnd, Among Others. The Written Consent Of Bondsmen Must Be Attached To Any Request Of The Contractor For Extension Of Contract Time And Submitted To The Procuring Entity For Consideration And The Validity Of The Performance Security Shall Be Correspondingly Extended. 48. Price Adjustment Except For Extraordinary Circumstances As Determined By Neda And Approved By The Gppb, No Price Adjustment Shall Be Allowed. Nevertheless, In Cases Where The Cost Of The Awarded Contract Is Affected By Any Applicable New Laws, Ordinances, Regulations, Or Other Acts Of The Gop, Promulgated After The Date Of Bid Opening, A Contract Price Adjustment Shall Be Made Or Appropriate Relief Shall Be Applied On A No Loss-no Gain Basis. 49. Completion The Contractor Shall Request The Procuring Entity’s Representative To Issue A Certificate Of Completion Of The Works, And The Procuring Entity’s Representative Will Do So Upon Deciding That The Work Is Completed. 50. Taking Over The Procuring Entity Shall Take Over The Site And The Works Within Seven (7) Days From The Date The Procuring Entity’s Representative Issues A Certificate Of Completion. 51. Operating And Maintenance Manuals 51.1. If “as Built” Drawings And/or Operating And Maintenance Manuals Are Required, The Contractor Shall Supply Them By The Dates Stated In The Scc. 51.2. If The Contractor Does Not Supply The Drawings And/or Manuals By The Dates Stated In The Scc, Or They Do Not Receive The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Approval, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Withhold The Amount Stated In The Scc From Payments Due To The Contractor. Section V. Special Conditions Of Contract Gcc Clause 1.16 The Intended Completion Date Is 60 Cd From Ntp. 1.21 The Procuring Entity Is Lgu- Mapanas, Northern Samar. 1.22 The Procuring Entity’s Representative Is Atty. Ronn Michael L. Tejano Municipal Mayor Municipality Of Mapanas Province Of Northern Samar 1.23 The Site Is Located At Mapanas, Northern Samar. 1.27 The Start Date Is: Upon Receipt Of Notice To Proceed. 1.30 Completion Of Naparasan-quezon Fmr, Brgy. Quezon, Mapanas, Northern Samar B.5 Project Billboard/signboard 1.00 Each B.7 (2) Occupational Safety And Health Program 1.00 L.s. B.9 Mobilization And Demobiliation 1.00 L.s. 102 (2)b Surplus Common Excavation 71.77 Cu.m. 104 (1)a Embankment From Roadway Excavation (common Soil) 71.77 Cu.m. 104 (2)a Embankment From Borrow (common Soil 164.50 Cu.m. 105 (1) Subgrade Preparation (common Material) 186.00 Sq.m. 200 (1) Aggregate Subbase Course 45.11 Cu.m. 201 (1) Aggregate Base Course 42.59 Cu.m. 311 (1)a.2 Pcc Pavement (plain)-conventional Method, 200mm Thk. 124.00 Sq.m. 505 (2)a Grouted Riprap 38.55 Cu.m. 506 (1) Stone Masonry 5.50 Cu.m. 2.2 Note: The Items To Follow 5.1 The Procuring Entity Shall Give Possession Of All Parts Of The Site To The Contractor Upon The Issuance Of Notice To Proceed. 6.5 The Contractor Shall Employ The Following Key Personnel: Key Personnel Number Civil Engineer 1 Construction Foreman 1 Labor Workers 3 7.4(c) “no Further Instructions”. 7.7 No Further Instructions. 8.1 No Further Instructions. 10 The Site Investigation Reports Are: None 12.3 No Further Instructions. 12.5 In Case Of Semi-permanent Structures, Such As Buildings Of Types 1, 2, And 3 As Classified Under The National Building Code Of The Philippines, Concrete/asphalt Roads, Concrete River Control, Drainage, Irrigation Lined Canals, River Landing, Deep Wells, Rock Causeway, Pedestrian Overpass, And Other Similar Semi-permanent Structures: Five (5) Years. 13 “no Additional Provision.” 18.3(h)(i) No Further Instructions. 21.2 The Arbiter Is: Construction Industry Arbitration Commission 29.1 No Day Works Are Applicable To The Contract. 31.1 The Contractor Shall Submit The Program Of Work To The Procuring Entity’s Representative Within 15days Of Delivery Of The Letter Of Acceptance. 31.3 The Period Between Program Of Work Updates Is 15days. The Amount To Be Withheld For Late Submission Of An Updated Program Of Work Is P 1,000.00. 34.3 The Funding Source Is Coming From Nia 39.1 The Amount Of The Advance Payment Is 15% Of The Contract Price (lump Sum) And Shall Be Release Once Upon Presentation Of The Following Documents As Required: 1. Letter Request For Advance Payment From The Contractor 2. Bank Guarantee For Advance Payment 40.1 Materials And Equipment Delivered On The Site But Not Completely Put In Place Shall Be Included For Payment. 51.1 The Date By Which Operating And Maintenance Manuals Are Required Is Not Applicable. The Date By Which “as Built” Drawings Are Required Is 20 Days Upon Completion Of The Subproject. 51.2 The Amount To Be Withheld For Failing To Produce “as Built” Drawings And/or Operating And Maintenance Manuals By The Date Required Is P1,000.00. Section Vi. Specifications Project Name: Completion Of Naparasan-quezon Fmr Location : Brgy. Quezon, Mapanas, Northern Samar Item No. Description Qty. Unit. B.5 Project Billboard/signboard 1.00 Each A. 1 Labor A. Construction Foreman 1.00 B. Skilled Laborer 1.00 C. Unskilled Laborer 2.00 A.2 Labor Construction Foreman Skilled Laborer Unskilled Laborer Name And Capacity B. 1 Equipment B. 2 Equipment C. 1 Total A.1+b.1- As Evaluated C.2 Total A.2+b.2- As Submitted D.1 Output Per Hour- As Submitted D.2 Output Per Hour- As Evaluated E.1 Direct Unit Cost (c.1 + D.1)- As Submitted E.2 Direct Unit Cost (c.1 + D.1)- Evaluated Name And Specification F.1 Materials A. Tarpaulin (8’ X 8”) 1.00 Pc. B. Coco Lumber 84.00 Bd.ft. C. Plywood Marine, (0.0125m X 1.2m X 2.44m) 2.00 Pc. D. Assorted Common Wire Nail 0.50 Kg. F.2 Materials A. A. Tarpaulin (8’ X 8”) B. Coco Lumber C. Plywood Marine, (0.0125m X 1.2m X 2.44m) D. Assorted Common Wire Nail G.1 Direct Unit Cost (e.1 + F.1)- As Submitted G.2 Direct Unit Cost (e.1 + F.1)- As Evaluated H.1 Overhead Contingencies & Miscellaneous (ocm)- As Submitted H.2 Overhead Contingencies & Miscellaneous (ocm)- As Evaluated I.1 Contractor’s Profit (cp)- As Submitted I.2 Contractor’s Profit (cp)- As Evaluated J.1 Value Added Tax (vat)- As Submitted J.2 Value Added Tax (vat)- As Evaluated K.1 Total Unit Cost- As Submitted K.2 Total Unit Cost- As Evaluated B.7 (2) Occupational Safety And Health Program 1.00 L.s A.1 Labor A. Safety Practitioner/officer (part Time) 6.00 1 B. Health Personnel (full Time) 24.00 1 A.2 Labor A. Safety Practitioner/officer (part Time) B. Health Personnel (full Time) Name And Capacity B.1 Equipment A. Safety Shoes 55.00 Man-day B. Safety Helmet 55.00 Man-day C. Safety/working Gloves 55.00 Man-day D. Safety Vest 55.00 Man-day E. Rubber Boots 55.00 Man-day F. Rain Coats (30% Of The Duration) Optional 17.00 Man-day B.2 Equipment Safety Shoes Safety Helmet Safety/working Gloves Safety Vest Rubber Boots Rain Coats (30% Of The Duration) Optional C. 1 Total A.1+b.1- As Evaluated C.2 Total A.2+b.2- As Submitted D.1 Output Per Hour- As Submitted D.2 Output Per Hour- As Evaluated E.1 Direct Unit Cost (c.1 + D.1)- As Submitted E.2 Direct Unit Cost (c.1 + D.1)- Evaluated Name And Specification F.1 Materials F.2 Materials G.1 Direct Unit Cost (e.1 + F.1)- As Submitted G.2 Direct Unit Cost (e.1 + F.1)- As Evaluated H.1 Overhead Contingencies & Miscellaneous (ocm)- As Submitted H.2 Overhead Contingencies & Miscellaneous (ocm)- As Evaluated I.1 Contractor’s Profit (cp)- As Submitted I.2 Contractor’s Profit (cp)- As Evaluated J.1 Value Added Tax (vat)- As Submitted J.2 Value Added Tax (vat)- As Evaluated K.1 Total Unit Cost- As Submitted K.2 Total Unit Cost- As Evaluated B.9 Mobilization/demobilization 1.00 L.s. A.1 Labor A.2 Labor Name And Capacity B.1 Equipment Dumptruck (12 Cu.yd) 16.00 2 Payloader (1.5 Cu.m.), Lx80-2c 16.00 1 Bulldozer, D6h Series Ii Psds/dd 16.00 1 Backhoe W/ Breaker (0.80 Cu.m.) 16.00 1 B.2 Equipment C. 1 Total A.1+b.1- As Evaluated C.2 Total A.2+b.2- As Submitted D.1 Output Per Hour- As Submitted D.2 Output Per Hour- As Evaluated E.1 Direct Unit Cost (c.1 + D.1)- As Submitted E.2 Direct Unit Cost (c.1 + D.1)- Evaluated Name And Specification F.1 Materials F.2 Materials G.1 Direct Unit Cost (e.1 + F.1)- As Submitted G.2 Direct Unit Cost (e.1 + F.1)- As Evaluated H.1 Overhead Contingencies & Miscellaneous (ocm)- As Submitted H.2 Overhead Contingencies & Miscellaneous (ocm)- As Evaluated I.1 Contractor’s Profit (cp)- As Submitted I.2 A. Contractor’s Profit (cp)- As Evaluated J.1 B. Value Added Tax (vat)- As Submitted J.2 C. Value Added Tax (vat)- As Evaluated K.1 D. Total Unit Cost- As Submitted K.2 Total Unit Cost- As Evaluated 102 (2)b Surplus Common Excavation 71.77 Cu.m. A.1 Labor A. Construction Foreman 1.00 1 B. Unskilled Laborer 1.00 2 A.2 Labor Construction Foreman Unskilled Laborer Name And Capacity B.1 Equipment A. Bulldozer, D6h Series Ii Psds/dd 1.00 1 B. Payloader (1.5 Cu.m.) 1.00 1 C. Payloader (1.5 Cu.m.) 0.30 1 D. Dump Truck (12 Cu.yd.) 1.00 3 E. Backhoe (0.80 Cu.m.) 1.00 1 B.1 Equipment A. Bulldozer, D6h Series Ii Psds/dd B. Payloader (1.5 Cu.m.) C. Payloader (1.5 Cu.m.) D. Dump Truck (12 Cu.yd.) E. Backhoe (0.80 Cu.m.) C. 1 Total A.1+b.1- As Evaluated C.2 Total A.2+b.2- As Submitted D.1 Output Per Hour- As Submitted D.2 Output Per Hour- As Evaluated E.1 Direct Unit Cost (c.1 + D.1)- As Submitted E.2 Direct Unit Cost (c.1 + D.1)- Evaluated Name And Specification F.1 Materials F.2 Materials G.1 Direct Unit Cost (e.1 + F.1)- As Submitted G.2 Direct Unit Cost (e.1 + F.1)- As Evaluated H.1 Overhead Contingencies & Miscellaneous (ocm)- As Submitted H.2 Overhead Contingencies & Miscellaneous (ocm)- As Evaluated I.1 Contractor’s Profit (cp)- As Submitted I.2 Contractor’s Profit (cp)- As Evaluated J.1 Value Added Tax (vat)- As Submitted J.2 Value Added Tax (vat)- As Evaluated K.1 Total Unit Cost- As Submitted K.2 Total Unit Cost- As Evaluated 104 (2) A Embankment From Borrow (common Soil) 164.50 Cu.m. A.1 Labor A. Construction Foreman 1.00 1 B. Unskilled Laborer 1.00 2 A.2 Labor A. Construction Foreman B. Unskilled Laborer Name And Capacity B.1 Equipment A. Motorized Road Grader, G710a 1.00 1 B. Vibratory Roller (10 M.t), Sd100dc 1.00 1 C. Water Truck/pump (16000 L) 0.25 1 B.2 Equipment A. Motorized Road Grader, G710a B. Vibratory Roller (10 M.t), Sd100dc C. Water Truck/pump (16000 L) C. 1 Total A.1+b.1- As Evaluated C.2 Total A.2+b.2- As Submitted D.1 Output Per Hour- As Submitted D.2 Output Per Hour- As Evaluated E.1 Direct Unit Cost (c.1 + D.1)- As Submitted E.2 Direct Unit Cost (c.1 + D.1)- Evaluated Name And Specification F.1 Materials A. Common Borrow (w/ 25% Shrinkage Factor) 1.25 Cu.m. F.2 Materials A. Common Borrow (w/ 25% Shrinkage Factor) G.1 Direct Unit Cost (e.1 + F.1)- As Submitted G.2 Direct Unit Cost (e.1 + F.1)- As Evaluated H.1 Overhead Contingencies & Miscellaneous (ocm)- As Submitted H.2 Overhead Contingencies & Miscellaneous (ocm)- As Evaluated I.1 Contractor’s Profit (cp)- As Submitted I.2 Contractor’s Profit (cp)- As Evaluated J.1 Value Added Tax (vat)- As Submitted J.2 Value Added Tax (vat)- As Evaluated K.1 Total Unit Cost- As Submitted K.2 Total Unit Cost- As Evaluated 104 (1)a Embankment From Roadway Excavation (common Soil) 71.77 Cu.m. A.1 Labor For Excavation Work: A. Construction Foreman 0.83 1 B. Unskilled Laborer 0.83 2 Spreading And Compaction: A. Construction Foreman 1.00 1 B. Unskilled Laborer 1.00 2 A.2 Labor For Excavation Work: A. Construction Foreman B. Unskilled Laborer Spreading And Compaction: A. Construction Foreman B. Unskilled Laborer Name And Capacity B.1 Equipment For Excavation Work: A. Bulldozer, D6h Series Ii Psds/dd 0.83 1 B. Payloader (1.50 Cu.m.), Lx80-2c 0.83 1 C. Dump Truck (12 Cu.yd.) 0.83 2 Spreading And Compaction A. Motorized Road Grader 1.00 1 B. Vibrator Roller (10 M.t), Sd100dc 1.00 1 C. Water Truck/pump (16000 L) 0.25 1 B.1 Equipment For Excavation Work: A. Bulldozer, D6h Series Ii Psds/dd B. Payloader (1.50 Cu.m.), Lx80-2c C. Dump Truck (12 Cu.yd.) Spreading And Compaction A. Motorized Road Grader B. Vibrator Roller (10 M.t), Sd100dc C. Water Truck/pump (16000 L) C. 1 Total A.1+b.1- As Evaluated C.2 Total A.2+b.2- As Submitted D.1 Output Per Hour- As Submitted D.2 Output Per Hour- As Evaluated E.1 Direct Unit Cost (c.1 + D.1)- As Submitted E.2 Direct Unit Cost (c.1 + D.1)- Evaluated Name And Specification F.1 Materials F.2 Materials G.1 Direct Unit Cost (e.1 + F.1)- As Submitted G.2 Direct Unit Cost (e.1 + F.1)- As Evaluated H.1 Overhead Contingencies & Miscellaneous (ocm)- As Submitted H.2 Overhead Contingencies & Miscellaneous (ocm)- As Evaluated I.1 Contractor’s Profit (cp)- As Submitted I.2 Contractor’s Profit (cp)- As Evaluated J.1 Value Added Tax (vat)- As Submitted J.2 Value Added Tax (vat)- As Evaluated K.1 Total Unit Cost- As Submitted K.2 Total Unit Cost- As Evaluated 105 (1) Subgrade Preparation (common Material) 186.00 Sq.m. A.1 Labor A. Construction Foreman 1.00 1 B. Unskilled Laborer 1.00 2 A.2 Labor Construction Foreman Unskilled Laborer Name And Capacity B.1 Equipment A. Motorized Road Grader 1.00 1 B. Vibrator Roller (10 M.t), Sd100dc 1.00 1 C. Water Truck/pump (16000 L) 0.25 1 B.2 Equipment Motorized Road Grader Vibrator Roller (10 M.t), Sd100dc Water Truck/pump (16000 L) C. 1 Total A.1+b.1- As Evaluated C.2 Total A.2+b.2- As Submitted D.1 Output Per Hour- As Submitted D.2 Output Per Hour- As Evaluated E.1 Direct Unit Cost (c.1 + D.1)- As Submitted E.2 Direct Unit Cost (c.1 + D.1)- Evaluated Name And Specification F.1 Materials F.2 Materials G.1 Direct Unit Cost (e.1 + F.1)- As Submitted G.2 Direct Unit Cost (e.1 + F.1)- As Evaluated H.1 Overhead Contingencies & Miscellaneous (ocm)- As Submitted H.2 Overhead Contingencies & Miscellaneous (ocm)- As Evaluated I.1 Contractor’s Profit (cp)- As Submitted I.2 Contractor’s Profit (cp)- As Evaluated J.1 Value Added Tax (vat)- As Submitted J.2 Value Added Tax (vat)- As Evaluated K.1 Total Unit Cost- As Submitted K.2 Total Unit Cost- As Evaluated 200(1) Aggregate Subbase Course 45.11 Cu.m. A.1 Labor Construction Foreman 1.00 1 Unskilled Laborer 1.00 2 A.2 Labor Construction Foreman Unskilled Laborer Name And Capacity B.1 Equipment Motorized Road Grader, G710a 1.00 1 Vibrator Roller (10 M.t), Sd100dc 1.00 1 Water Truck/pump (16000 L) 0.25 1 B.2 Equipment Motorized Road Grader Vibrator Roller (10 M.t), Sd100dc Water Truck/pump (16000 L) C. 1 Total A.1+b.1- As Evaluated C.2 Total A.2+b.2- As Submitted D.1 Output Per Hour- As Submitted D.2 Output Per Hour- As Evaluated E.1 Direct Unit Cost (c.1 + D.1)- As Submitted E.2 Direct Unit Cost (c.1 + D.1)- Evaluated Name And Specification F.1 Materials A. Aggregate Subbase Course (w/ 15% Shrinkage Factor) 1.15 Cu.m. F.2 Materials A. Aggregate Subbase Course (w/ 15% Shrinkage Factor) 201 (1) Aggregate Base Course 42.59 Cu.m. A.1 Labor Construction Foreman 1.00 1 Unskilled Laborer 1.00 2 A.2 Labor Construction Foreman Unskilled Laborer Name And Capacity B.1 Equipment Motorized Road Grader, G710a 1.00 1 Vibrator Roller (10 M.t), Sd100dc 1.00 1 Water Truck/pump (16000 L) 0.25 1 B.2 Equipment Motorized Road Grader Vibrator Roller (10 M.t), Sd100dc Water Truck/pump (16000 L) C. 1 Total A.1+b.1- As Evaluated C.2 Total A.2+b.2- As Submitted D.1 Output Per Hour- As Submitted D.2 Output Per Hour- As Evaluated E.1 Direct Unit Cost (c.1 + D.1)- As Submitted E.2 Direct Unit Cost (c.1 + D.1)- Evaluated Name And Specification F.1 Materials A. Aggregate Subbase Course (w/ 15% Shrinkage Factor) 1.15 Cu.m. F.2 Materials A. Aggregate Subbase Course (w/ 15% Shrinkage Factor) 311 (1)a.2 Pcc Pavement (plain)- Conventional Method, 200mm Thk. 124.00 Sq.m. A.1 Labor A. Construction Foreman 1.00 1 B. Skilled Laborer 1.00 4 C. Unskilled Laborer 1.00 12 Name And Capacity B.1 Equipment A. Transit Mixer (5-6 Cu.yd) 1.00 4 B. Concrete Vibrator 1.00 2 C. Concrete Batch Plant (30 Cu.m.) 1.00 1 D. Payloader (1.50 Cu.m.), Lx80-2c 1.00 1 E. Concrete Screeder (5.5 Hp) 1.00 1 F. Water Truck/pump (16000l) 1.00 1 G. Concrete Saw, Blade Ǿ 14” (7.5 Hp) 1.00 1 H. Bar Cutter, Single Phase 0.10 1 I. Joint Sealer Machine 0.25 1 Name And Specification F.1 Materials A. Reinforcing Steel Bar, Grade 40 0.39 Kg. B. Curing Compound 0.29 Lit. C. Asphalt Sealant 0.12 Lit. D. Steel Forms (rental) 0.46 L.m. E. Sand 0.1100 Cu.m. F. Gravel 0.20 Cu.m. G. Portland Cement, Type 1 1.90 Bag H. Concrete Saw (diamond Blade 14”) 0.00015 Pc I. Pipe Sleeve, 2” Dia 0.0086 L.m. J. Grease Tar 0.0056 Lit. 505 (2) A Grouted Riprap 38.55 Cu.m. A.1 Labor Construction Foreman 1.00 1 Skilled Laborer 1.00 2 Unskilled Laborer 1.00 8 Name And Capacity B.1 Equipment A. One Bagger Mixer 1.00 1 B. Water Truck (16000 L) 0.05 1 Minor Tools (5% Of Labor Cost) Name And Specification F.1 Materials Portland Cement 3.00 Bag Sand 0.25 Cu.m. Gravel Fill 0.015 Cu.m. Weep Holes (pvc) 0.30 M. Filter Cloth 0.015 Sq.m. Boulder (15-25 Kg) 1,05 Cu.m. Miscellaneous (1% Of Material Cost) 506 (1) Stone Masonry 5.50 Cu.m. A.1 Labor Construction Foreman 1.00 1 Skilled Laborer 1.00 2 Unskilled Laborer 1.00 8 Name And Capacity B.1 Equipment One Bagger Mixer 1.00 1 Water Truck (16000 L) 0.05 1 Backhoe (wheel Type 0.28 Cu.m.) 0.10 1 Minor Tools (10% Of Labor Cost) Name And Specification F.1 Materials Portland Cement 3.00 Bag Sand 0.25 Cu.m. Gravel Fill 0.015 Cu.m. Weep Holes (pvc) 0.30 M. Filter Cloth 0.015 Sq.m. Boulder (15-25 Kg) 1.05 Cu.m. Miscellaneous (1% Of Material Cost) Section Vii. Drawings Bill Of Quantities Item No. Scope Of Work Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Amount 1.) Completion Of Naparasan-quezon Fmr, Brgy. Quezon, Mapanas, Northern Samar B.5 Project Billboard/signboard 1.00 Each 10,959.69 10,959.69 B.7 (2) Occupational Safety And Health Program 1.00 L.s. 20,707.17 20,707.17 B.9 Mobilization And Demobiliation 1.00 L.s. 7,572.97 7,572.97 102 (2)b Surplus Common Excavation 71.77 Cu.m. 204.24 14,658.30 104 (1)a Embankment From Roadway Excavation (common Soil) 71.77 Cu.m. 310.07 22,253.72 104 (2)a Embankment From Borrow (common Soil 164.50 Cu.m. 1,193.18 196,278.11 105 (1) Subgrade Preparation (common Material) 186.00 Sq.m. 21.14 3,932.04 200 (1) Aggregate Subbase Course 45.11 Cu.m. 1,632.65 73.628.50 201 (1) Aggregate Base Course 42.59 Cu.m. 2,843.65 121.122.43 311 (1)a.2 Pcc Pavement (plain)-conventional Method, 200mm Thk. 124.00 Sq.m. 2160.51 267,903.24 505 (2)a Grouted Riprap 38.55 Cu.m. 5,618.79 216,630.76 506 (1) Stone Masonry 5.50 Cu.m. 5,493.97 30,216.84 Total 985,863.77 Total Cost Of All Line Item Includes Cost Of Contractor’s Profit, Taxes And Ocm. Attached Detailed Cost Estimates Section Ix. Bidding Forms Table Of Contents Bid Form 79 Form Of Contract Agreement 81 Omnibus Sworn Statement 83 Bid Form Date: Iaeb No: To: Lgu-mapanas Northern Samar Address: Mapanas Northern Samar We, The Undersigned, Declare That: We Have Examined And Have No Reservation To The Bidding Documents, Including Addenda, For The Contract Completion Of Naparasan -quezon Fmr (a) We Offer To Execute The Works For This Contract In Accordance With The Bid And Bid Data Sheet, General And Special Conditions Of Contract Accompanying This Bid; The Total Price Of Our Bid, Excluding Any Discounts Offered In Item (d) Below Is: [insert Information]; The Discounts Offered And The Methodology For Their Application Are: [insert Information]; (b) Our Bid Shall Be Valid For A Period Of 60 Days From The Date Fixed For The Bid Submission Deadline In Accordance With The Bidding Documents, And It Shall Remain Binding Upon Us And May Be Accepted At Any Time Before The Expiration Of That Period; (c) If Our Bid Is Accepted, We Commit To Obtain A Performance Security In The Amount Of [insert Percentage Amount] Percent Of The Contract Price For The Due Performance Of The Contract; (d) Our Firm, Including Any Subcontractors Or Suppliers For Any Part Of The Contract, Have Nationalities From The Following Eligible Countries: [insert Information]; (e) We Are Not Participating, As Bidders, In More Than One Bid In This Bidding Process, Other Than Alternative Offers In Accordance With The Bidding Documents; (f) Our Firm, Its Affiliates Or Subsidiaries, Including Any Subcontractors Or Suppliers For Any Part Of The Contract, Has Not Been Declared Ineligible By The Funding Source; (g) We Understand That This Bid, Together With Your Written Acceptance Thereof Included In Your Notification Of Award, Shall Constitute A Binding Contract Between Us, Until A Formal Contract Is Prepared And Executed; And (h) We Understand That You Are Not Bound To Accept The Lowest Evaluated Bid Or Any Other Bid That You May Receive. Name: In The Capacity Of: Signed: Duly Authorized To Sign The Bid For And On Behalf Of: Date: ___________ Form Of Contract Agreement This Agreement, Made This [insert Date] Day Of [insert Month], [insert Year] Between [name And Address Of Procuring Entity](hereinafter Called The “entity”) And [name And Address Of Contractor] (hereinafter Called The “contractor”). Whereas, The Entity Is Desirous That The Contractor Execute [name And Identification Number Of Contract] (hereinafter Called “the Works”) And The Entity Has Accepted The Bid For [insert The Amount In Specified Currency In Numbers And Words] By The Contractor For The Execution And Completion Of Such Works And The Remedying Of Any Defects Therein. Now This Agreement Witnesseth As Follows: 1. In This Agreement, Words And Expressions Shall Have The Same Meanings As Are Respectively Assigned To Them In The Conditions Of Contract Hereinafter Referred To. 2. The Following Documents Shall Be Attached, Deemed To Form, And Be Read And Construed As Part Of This Agreement, To Wit: (a) General And Special Conditions Of Contract; (b) Drawings/plans; (c) Specifications; (d) Invitation To Apply For Eligibility And To Bid; (e) Instructions To Bidders; (f) Bid Data Sheet; (g) Addenda And/or Supplemental/bid Bulletins, If Any; (h) Bid Form, Including All The Documents/statements Contained In The Bidder’s Bidding Envelopes, As Annexes; (i) Eligibility Requirements, Documents And/or Statements; (j) Performance Security; (k) Credit Line Issued By A Licensed Bank, If Any; (l) Notice Of Award Of Contract And The Bidder’s Conforme Thereto; (m) Other Contract Documents That May Be Required By Existing Laws And/or The Entity. 3. In Consideration Of The Payments To Be Made By The Entity To The Contractor As Hereinafter Mentioned, The Contractor Hereby Covenants With The Entity To Execute And Complete The Works And Remedy Any Defects Therein In Conformity With The Provisions Of This Contract In All Respects. 4. The Entity Hereby Covenants To Pay The Contractor In Consideration Of The Execution And Completion Of The Works And The Remedying Of Defects Wherein, The Contract Price Or Such Other Sum As May Become Payable Under The Provisions Of This Contract At The Times And In The Manner Prescribed By This Contract. In Witness Whereof The Parties Thereto Have Caused This Agreement To Be Executed The Day And Year First Before Written. Signed, Sealed, Delivered By The (for The Entity) Signed, Sealed, Delivered By The (for The Contractor). Binding Signature Of Procuring Entity ________________________________________________ Binding Signature Of Contractor _____________________________________________ [addendum Showing The Corrections, If Any, Made During The Bid Evaluation Should Be Attached With This Agreement] Omnibus Sworn Statement Republic Of The Philippines ) City/municipality Of ______ ) S.s. Affidavit I, [name Of Affiant], Of Legal Age, [civil Status], [nationality], And Residing At [address Of Affiant], After Having Been Duly Sworn In Accordance With Law, Do Hereby Depose And State That: 1. Select One, Delete The Other: If A Sole Proprietorship: I Am The Sole Proprietor Of [name Of Bidder] With Office Address At [address Of Bidder]; If A Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture: I Am The Duly Authorized And Designated Representative Of [name Of Bidder] With Office Address At [address Of Bidder]; 2. Select One, Delete The Other: If A Sole Proprietorship: As The Owner And Sole Proprietor Of [name Of Bidder], I Have Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary To Represent It In The Bidding For [name Of The Project] Of The [name Of The Procuring Entity]; If A Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture: I Am Granted Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary And/or To Represent The [name Of Bidder] In The Bidding As Shown In The Attached [state Title Of Attached Document Showing Proof Of Authorization (e.g., Duly Notarized Secretary’s Certificate Issued By The Corporation Or The Members Of The Joint Venture)]; 3. [name Of Bidder] Is Not “blacklisted” Or Barred From Bidding By The Government Of The Philippines Or Any Of Its Agencies, Offices, Corporations, Or Local Government Units, Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Whose Blacklisting Rules Have Been Recognized By The Government Procurement Policy Board; 4. Each Of The Documents Submitted In Satisfaction Of The Bidding Requirements Is An Authentic Copy Of The Original, Complete, And All Statements And Information Provided Therein Are True And Correct; 5. [name Of Bidder]is Authorizing The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or Its Duly Authorized Representative(s) To Verify All The Documents Submitted; 6. Select One, Delete The Rest: If A Sole Proprietorship: I Am Not Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; If A Partnership Or Cooperative: None Of The Officers And Members Of [name Of Bidder] Is Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; If A Corporation Or Joint Venture: None Of The Officers, Directors, And Controlling Stockholders Of [name Of Bidder] Is Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; 7. [name Of Bidder] Complies With Existing Labor Laws And Standards; And 8. [name Of Bidder] Is Aware Of And Has Undertaken The Following Responsibilities As A Bidder: A) Carefully Examine All Of The Bidding Documents; B) Acknowledge All Conditions, Local Or Otherwise, Affecting The Implementation Of The Contract; C) Made An Estimate Of The Facilities Available And Needed For The Contract To Be Bid, If Any; And D) Inquire Or Secure Supplemental/bid Bulletin(s) Issued For The [name Of The Project]. In Witness Whereof, I Have Hereunto Set My Hand This __ Day Of ___, 20__ At ____________, Philippines. _____________________________________ Bidder’s Representative/authorized Signatory [jurat] * This Form Will Not Apply For Wb Funded Projects.