Provision of Security Guard Services for UNMAS Office in Baghdad, Iraq
UNOPS
Provision of Security Guard Services for UNMAS Office in Baghdad, Iraq
Invitation to bid
Reference:
ITB/2020/16278
Beneficiary countries or territories:
Iraq
Registration level:
Basic
Published on:
03-Dec-2020
Deadline on:
24-Dec-2020 20:00 (GMT 0.00)
Description
Provision of Security Guard Services for UNMAS Office in Baghdad, Iraq
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Interested vendors must respond to this tender using the UNOPS eSourcing system, via the UNGM portal. In order to access the full UNOPS tender details, request clarifications on the tender, and submit a vendor response to a tender using the system, vendors need to be registered as a UNOPS vendor at the UNGM portal and be logged into UNGM. For guidance on how to register on UNGM and submit responses to UNOPS tenders in the UNOPS eSourcing system, please refer to the user guide and other resources available at: https://esourcing.unops.org/#/Help/Guides
Interested in improving your knowledge of what UNOPS procures, how we procure and how to become a vendor to supply to our organization? Learn more about our free online course on “Doing business with UNOPS” here
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This procurement opportunity integrates considerations for at least one sustainability indicator. However, it does not meet the requirements to be considered sustainable.
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The tender contains sustainability considerations addressing gender equality and women's empowerment.
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Gender mainstreaming, targeted employment of women, promotion of women-owned businesses.
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The tender contains sustainability considerations related to human rights, fundamental principles and rights at work, occupational health and safety, fairly traded goods, targeted employment of people with disabilities, etc.
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The tender contains sustainability considerations regarding local MSMEs, local communities or disadvantaged groups.
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Reserved labour opportunities for local communities, use of local materials, reserved procurements for local companies
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New clarification added: Question 7 - Dear UNMAS Team,what you requested in the "Schedule of Requirement", regarding:"training on guarding by certified training companies accredited by the Ministry of Interior / Iraqi Police";We advise that we have:- Arranged to contact the Iraqi Embassy- To contact the Iraqi Consulate Office- To contact the Ministry of Interior in Iraqand to date, none of their offices have provided an answer.Our Company is in possession of Security Guard Certificates, and also "Certificates for qualification to handle short and long firearms", the Security Guard certification was issued byAEGIS International based in the USA. If you believe these certificates are valid, we will continue with advancement in the tender.We specify that no Iraqi government office has answered us.Best regardsAnswer 7 - As indicated in Schedule of Requirement, the Security Guards should attend a two-day training on guarding by certified training companies accredited by the Ministry of Interior/Iraqi Police. The training can be conducted after the contract is issued. It is not mandatory now that bidders have to provide names of accredited training companies along with their submission. Bidders need to provide information on how and when they plan to conduct the training.
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22-Dec-2020 16:38
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question 6 - Dear UNMAS Staff,We would like to be confirmed which of these documents it is important to transmit by the deadline date of the tender.Kindly RegardsGeneral DirectorN. PedicelliForm G - DRiVE Supplier Sustainability Questionnaire12_19 (1).xlsxITB_Section_I_Instructions to Bidders (1).pdfITB_Section_II_Schedule of Requirements_ITB_2020_16278.docxITB_Section_III_Returnable Bidding Forms_ITB_2020_16278.docxITB_Section_IV_Contract Forms_ITB_2020_16278.docxAnswer 6 – Please refer to the “Checklist of documents to be submitted by vendors” section of the ITB. The list includes all the document and information that bidders are required to be submitted as part of their bids. Please also refer to the “Criteria” section of the ITB which contains the list of criteria that bidders need to meet to be considered compliant.
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22-Dec-2020 16:16
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question 5 - Dear UNMAS Team ,in preparing the requested economic offer and evaluating the percentage discount, on how many men do we have to face the estimate?How many Security Guards will have to be engaged in the work?Thank you so much for the valuable reply.Answer 5 - As indicated in the Schedule of Requirements, the number of security guards required shall be determined as follows: “Two English speaking armed (9mm pistol & 3 magazines) security guards present at the premises 24 hours, 7 days a week. The guarding should be arranged in three shifts 24/3 = 8 hours per shift.”
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21-Dec-2020 15:31
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question 4 - Dear Sir/Madam,in regarding the document called : ITB_Section_IV_Contract Forms_ITB_2020_16278.doc ( Ref. Tender n. : ITB/2020/16278 )in the Section :3 - CONTRACT DOCUMENTSsub 3.1.6, are declared exactly :" The Contractors' proposal [reference [ITB/2020/16278], dated [03/12/2020], as clarified by the agreed minutes of the negotiation meeting [dated [insert meeting date]], both documents not attached hereto but known to and in the possession of both partie "Our demand to you are:What date must be entered for the meeting? This is relevant? Important?Many thanks for helping and assistanceAnswer 4 – The document, ITB_Section_IV_Contract Forms_ITB_2020_16278.doc is a Contract Form that will be signed between UNOPS and the winning bidder. At this point, Bidders are not required to fill the document and submit with their bid submission.
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18-Dec-2020 18:10
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question 3 - Dear UNOPS Team,Can you please advise when we can expect a response to our clarifications submitted on December 9th, 2020?Thank you and we look forward to your response.Answer 3 - Clarificaiton provided. Please note the deadline for clarification is extended until 2020-12-22 20:00 UTC.
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18-Dec-2020 04:06
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webservice@unops.org
New amendment added #1: Amendment -1 The purpose of this amendment is to extend the deadline for clarification to 22 December 2020.
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18-Dec-2020 03:06
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question 3 - Dear UNOPS Team,Can you please advise when we can expect a response to our clarifications submitted on December 9th, 2020?Thank you and we look forward to your response.Answer 3 - clarification provided.
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17-Dec-2020 21:49
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Question 2 - ITB Section II, Schedule of Requirements ask that the bidder security guards attend a two-day training course on gurarding by certified training companies accreditted by the Ministry of Interior/Iraq Police. We are not aware of any training providers that are accreditted by the Ministry of Interior/Iraq Police. Please can you provide a list of providers or will you accept our own training, which can be certified and accredited by Highfield, a globally recognised awarding body.Answer 2 - UNOPS will accept your own training, but at least the type of training/course shall be approved by the Ministry of Interior/Iraq Police.
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17-Dec-2020 21:09
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New clarification added: Question 1 - Dear UNMAS Team, We kindly seek clarification on the below questions.The ‘Tender Particulars’ state the location of services as Baghdad only; whereas, ‘Section II – Schedule of Requirements’ states the location of services as both Baghdad and Erbil. Please confirm the location of services.We understand that the payment terms are 30 days. Please confirm the billing intervals. i.e. 3 months or monthly bills?Thank you and we look forward to your response.Answer 2 -1) Loction for the secuirty guard services is at UNMAS Offoce in Baghdad, green zone. Iraq.2) Billing intervals will be on monthly basis.
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17-Dec-2020 21:04
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webservice@unops.org