Common use of Particular Methods of Procurement of Goods and Works Clause in Contracts

Particular Methods of Procurement of Goods and Works. International Competitive Bidding: Except as otherwise provided in paragraph 2 below, goods and works shall be procured under contracts awarded on the basis of International Competitive Bidding. Other Methods of Procurement of Goods and Works: The following table specifies the methods of procurement, other than International Competitive Bidding, which may be used for goods and works. The Procurement Plan shall specify the circumstances under which such methods may be used: (a) National Competitive Bidding, subject to the following: i. common supplies like stationery and consumables will be aggregated and procured annually through framework contracts to enable implementing agencies to place orders for urgently needed supplies at short notice, at a competitive price; ii. in accordance with paragraph 1.14(e) of the Procurement Guidelines, each bidding document and contract shall provide the following: (A) the bidders, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors shall, on request, permit the Association to inspect the accounts and records relating to the bid submission and performance of the contract, and shall have the said accounts and records audited by auditors appointed by the Association; (B) any deliberate and/or material violation of such provision by any bidder, supplier, contractor or subcontractor may amount to an obstructive practice provided for in paragraphs 1.14(a)v of the Procurement Guidelines; and iii. National Competitive Bidding may be used, except for the following: (A) negotiations with the best evaluated bidder shall not be allowed for goods and works procured on competitive basis; (B) the merit point system for bid evaluation shall not be applied for goods and works; (C) domestic preference shall not be applied; (D) micro-procurement, as defined in the Recipient’s Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act of 2003, will only apply for contracts estimated to cost the equivalent of US$150 or less. (b) Shopping (c) Direct Contracting

Particular Methods of Procurement of Goods and Works. International Competitive Bidding: Except as otherwise provided in paragraph 2 below, goods and works shall be procured under contracts awarded on the basis of International Competitive Bidding. Other Methods of Procurement of Goods and Works: The following table specifies the methods of procurement, other than International Competitive Bidding, which may be used for goods and works. The Procurement Plan shall specify the circumstances under which such methods may be used: (a) National Competitive Bidding, subject to the following: i. common supplies like stationery and consumables will be aggregated and procured annually through framework contracts to enable implementing agencies to place orders for urgently needed supplies at short notice, at a competitive price; ii. in accordance with paragraph 1.14(e) of the Procurement Guidelines, each bidding document and contract shall provide the following: (A) the bidders, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors shall, on request, permit the Association to inspect the accounts and records relating to the bid submission and performance of the contract, and shall have the said accounts and records audited by auditors appointed by the Association; (B) any deliberate and/or material violation of such provision by any bidder, supplier, contractor or subcontractor may amount to an obstructive practice provided for in paragraphs 1.14(a)v of the Procurement Guidelines; and iii. National Competitive Bidding may be used, except for the following: (A) negotiations with the best evaluated bidder shall not be allowed for goods and works procured on competitive basis; (B) the merit point system for bid evaluation shall not be applied for goods and works; (C) domestic preference shall not be applied; (D) micro-procurement, as defined in the Recipient’s Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act of 2003, will only apply for contracts estimated to cost the equivalent of US$150 or less. (b) Shopping (c) Direct Contracting