PS-PhilGEPS

INVITATION TO BID

FOR THE

SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF PENCIL SHARPENER

FOR THE PROCUREMENT SERVICE

PUBLIC BIDDING NO. 24-102-2

1. The PROCUREMENT SERVICE – DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT (PS-DBM), using a Single Year Framework Agreement (Outright Determination of Lowest Calculated and Responsive Bid under Appendix 32 of the 2016 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 9184), through the 2024 PS-DBM Revolving Fund, intends to apply the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) corresponding to the total cost of each item to be bid out, as follows:

Bids received in excess of the total cost per item shall be automatically rejected.

2. The PS-DBM now invites bids for SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF PENCIL SHARPENER FOR THE PROCUREMENT SERVICE. Delivery of the Goods is required within the delivery period stated in Section VI Schedule of Requirements of the Bidding Documents. Bidders should have completed, within 5 years from the date of submission and receipt of bids, a contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II (Instructions to Bidders).

3. Bidding will be conducted in accordance with Appendix 36. Revised Guidelines for Electronic Bidding (e-Bidding) 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”.

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.

4. Prospective bidders may obtain further information from the PS-DBM and inspect the Bidding Documents through the BAC Secretariat (Procurement Division IV) at PS Complex, Cristobal St., Paco, Manila during Mondays to Fridays, except holidays, from 8:00AM to 5:00PM.

5. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be acquired by interested Bidders from the BAC Secretariat (Procurement Division IV) and upon payment of the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents, pursuant to the latest Guidelines issued by the GPPB, in the amounts stated in Paragraph 1 of this IB. The Procuring Entity shall allow the bidder to present its proof of payment for the fees in person, by facsimile, or through electronic means.

It may also be downloaded free of charge from the websites of the PS-DBM and PhilGEPS, provided that Bidders shall pay the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the submission of their bids.

6. The PS-DBM will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on 26 July 2024; 1:30 P.M. at PS  Complex, Cristobal St., Paco, Manila and/or through video conferencing or webcasting via Google Meet meet.google.com/gqo-ocdk-uio, which shall be open to prospective bidders.

7. Bids must be duly received by the BAC Secretariat through the e-BIDDING FACILITY of the Modernized PhilGEPS (mPhilGEPS) (https://philgeps.gov.ph) on or before 8 August 2024; 1:30 P.M.. Late bids shall not be accepted.

8. All Bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 14.

9. Bid opening shall be on 8 August 2024; 1:30 P.M. at PS Conference Room, PS Complex Cristobal St., Paco, Manila and/or via Google Meet. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend the activity in person or via Google Meet  meet.google.com/vgh-ytfh-sus.

10. The summary of the bidding activities is as follows:

11. The PS-DBM 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 9184, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders.

12. For further information, please refer to:

Bids and Awards Committee II

Procurement Service

PS Complex, Cristobal St., Paco, Manila

8290-6300 loc. 8033/8060

pd4@ps-philgeps.gov.ph

13. For purposes of e-bidding facility clarifications, please refer to:

         Ron Cyprus G. Obniala

         Information System Analyst

         Procurement Service - PhilGEPS

         Cristobal Street, Paco, Manila

         [email protected]

         09090648277

14. You may visit the following websites:

For downloading of Bidding Documents, please refer to the following link: https://philgeps.gov.ph.

Date of Issue: 18 July 2024

VIC ANTHONY A. TUBON

Chairperson, Bids and Awards Committee II