Provision of services for Development of Technical Design (Concept Design and Final Design) of New Elementary School in Stari Aerodrom, Podgorica in Montenegro (UNOPS-ESIM-2026-S-004)

New amendment added #2: 1. ToR_Stari Aerodrom Primary School_Rev.1:In Article 2 Applicable Regulations, Codes and Standards, the following was added: "Rulebook on the Method of Preparation and Content of Technical Documentation (“Official Gazette of Montenegro”, No. 084/26 from 16.06.2026)"In Article 4 Design Proposals, 1.1. Subject of the ToR, the following was added: "Rulebook on Detailed Conditions for the Establishment of Institutions in the Field of Education and Upbringing ("Official Gazette of the Republic of Montenegro", No. 40/06 of June 22, 2006, "Official Gazette of Montenegro", No. 42/26 of March 25, 2026, No. 95/2026 of 11.07.2026.)" AND "Rulebook on the Method of Preparation and Content of Technical Documentation for the Construction of Structures ("Official Gazette of Montenegro", No. 084/26 from 16.06.2026.)"In Article 4 Design Proposals, 1.2. Goal and Purpose of Developing the Technical Documentation, the following was added: "As part of the final design, the designer is obliged to prepare all textual, graphic, and numerical documentation with the necessary content from which the dimensions of all elements, applied materials, structural system, structural protection elements, static and dynamic stability, and safety of the building can be clearly understood, all in accordance with the Rulebook on the Method of Preparation and Content of Technical Documentation for the Construction of Structures ("Official Gazette of Montenegro", No. 19/25, No. 084/26 from 16.06.2026.)."In Article 4 Design Proposals, 1.3. Baseline Documentation for the Technical Documentation Provided by the Investor, the following was added: "Rulebook on Detailed Conditions for the Establishment of Institutions in the Field of Education and Upbringing ("Official Gazette of the Republic of Montenegro", No. 40/06 of June 22, 2006, "Official Gazette of Montenegro", No. 42/26 of March 25, 2026, No. 95/2026 of 11.07.2026.),"In Article 4 Design Proposals, 2.4. Functional Aspects, 2.4.2. Teaching Space in Relation to Pedagogical Concept and Cluster System, the following was added: "NOTE: While 60 m² is the legal minimum for homeroom classrooms, applying 65 m² is highly preferable. It is strongly encouraged to use the 65 m² area during design development in order to achieve the optimal spatial, functional, and pedagogical standard specifically intended for this facility."2. Annex 4 - School premises program_Stari Aerodrom:In School Premises program tab, the following was added: "NOTE: While 60 m² is the legal minimum for homeroom classrooms, applying 65 m² is highly preferable. It is strongly encouraged to use the 65 m² area during design development in order to achieve the optimal spatial, functional, and pedagogical standard specifically intended for this facility."3. To avoid any confusion and ensure consistency in the documents, homebase and homeroom present the same room and, as of now, will be titled homeroom in the documents. ToR_Stari Aerodrom Primary School_Rev.2 and Annex 4 - School premises program_Stari Aerodrom_Rev. 1 documents have been uploaded in the tender "Documents" section. All changes in the revised documents are marked in RED.  

New clarification added: QUESTION: We kindly request clarification regarding the parking area shown in the Detailed Urban Plan (DUP).Our understanding is that the design proposal must be prepared in accordance with the issued Urban-Technical Conditions. In this regard, we would like to ask whether it is permissible to retain the existing vehicle access while relocating and redesigning the parking area within the parcel using internal network of roads.We could not find any provision in the Urban-Technical Conditions stating that the parking layout must remain exactly as currently shown in the DUP. Could you please confirm whether modifying the parking arrangement, while maintaining the existing access point and complying with all other applicable requirements, is acceptable?ANSWER: Yes, modifying and redesigning the parking arrangement within the urban parcel is acceptable, provided that the new layout strictly complies with all spatial parameters and normatives defined in the Urban-Technical Conditions (UTU).The UTU explicitly states that the graphical representations in the DUP are indicative. Regarding parking, the UTU specifies: "Parking areas are resolved in a way that reserves space for parking, and they will be detailed and designed in the Final Design (Glavni projekat)". Furthermore, the UTU dictates that "based on the regulatory and building lines towards the street or public area, the position and dimensions of buildings, internal vehicular and pedestrian traffic, open spaces, parking lots, and green areas will be determined". Therefore, the Offeror is permitted to reorganize the internal vehicular network and parking layout within the boundaries of UP 30.While the Offeror has the freedom to redesign the parking layout, the proposed design must still strictly comply with mandatory conditions, such as capacity, greenery and plot boundaries. 

New clarification added: QUESTION: We are currently considering participating through a Joint Venture with a licensed Montenegrin company. The foreign JV Partner would contribute the relevant technical experience, reference projects and actively participate in the preparation and coordination of the design documentation, while the Montenegrin JV Partner would also actively participate in the design process and perform the services in accordance with Montenegrin legislation through its licensed professionals.Our question relates specifically to the licensing requirement applicable to the legal entity (Offeror/JV Partner), and not to the professional licenses of individual engineers.In such a Joint Venture arrangement, is it mandatory for the foreign JV Partner to also obtain the license issued by the Ministry of Spatial Planning, Urbanism and State Property of Montenegro by 15 October 2026, or is it sufficient that this requirement is fulfilled by the licensed Montenegrin JV Partner on behalf of the Joint Venture?ANSWER: In a Joint Venture (JV) arrangement, the licensing requirements for the participating legal entities are defined in Section II (Qualification Criteria) of the RFP, and apply as follows:1. At the Proposal Submission Stage: The tender criteria clearly state that the Offeror must possess a valid license (or equivalent document) for the preparation of technical documentation and execution of works, issued by the relevant institution in the Offeror's home country. Therefore, the foreign JV Partner must submit a copy of this valid company license from their home country at the proposal submission stage.2. Regarding the October 15, 2026 Deadline for Montenegrin Licenses: The RFP specifies the following condition: "Offeror must provide valid licenses issued by the Ministry of Spatial Planning, Urbanism and State Property of Montenegro, which allows them to prepare and sign the design documents, not later than 15 October 2026".However, since your inquiry explicitly states that the foreign JV Partner will "actively participate in the preparation and coordination of the design documentation", please be advised that the legal right to perform these specific services is strictly governed by the Montenegrin Law on Construction of Structures ("Official Gazette of Montenegro", No. 019/25 from 04.03.2025, 028/25 from 19.03.2025, 049/25 from 20.05.2025).Under this national legal framework, relying solely on the Montenegrin JV Partner's license to cover the foreign partner's active design work is not legally sufficient.The Offeror bears the sole responsibility to ensure that their proposed Joint Venture setup and division of active design responsibilities fully comply with these national regulations. 

New clarification added: QUESTION: Participation of the same Sub-consultant in multiple proposalsRelevant tender provisions:·         Section I: Instructions to Offerors, Article 4 [Offeror Eligibility], states that an entity may not be the Offeror in one proposal and a Sub-consultant in another proposal; however, it also states that this restriction “does not limit the inclusion of an entity as a sub-consultant in more than one proposal”.·         Section VI: Returnable Schedules requires proposed Sub-consultants to be identified in Schedule 4.6 [Sub-consultants], including the description of the Sub-consultant Services and the name of the Sub-consultant.Question: Please confirm that a specialist entity proposed as a Sub-consultant for a specific part of the Services, for example preparation of the Geological Elaborate / geotechnical or geological documentation, may be included as a Sub-consultant in more than one proposal submitted by different Offerors or Joint Ventures under this RFP, in accordance with Section I: Instructions to Offerors, Article 4 [Offeror Eligibility]. Please also confirm that this is permissible provided that the entity does not participate as an Offeror, Joint Venture member or consortium member in one proposal while simultaneously acting as a Sub-consultant in another proposal, and provided that the relevant Sub-consultant is duly disclosed in Schedule 4.6 [Sub-consultants] in each proposal in which it participates.ANSWER: In this case, entity proposed as a Sub-consultant for a specific part of the Services, in your example preparation of the Geological Elaborate / geotechnical or geological documentation, may be included as a Sub-consultant in more than one proposal submitted by different Offerors or Joint Ventures under this RFP, in accordance with Section I: Instructions to Offerors, Article 4 [Offeror Eligibility], under condition that the entity CAN NOT participate as an Offeror, Joint Venture member or consortium member in one proposal while simultaneously acting as a Sub-consultant in another proposal,

New clarification added: QUESTION: During the site visit, you have mentioned that you have pictures from the site. Could you please confirm that you can make them available for the bidders?ANSWER: Photographs are available in the “Site photos” section of the ToR. Additional photographs are available at this link:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1rmFboBbZhtJV-jwDNjCI2UVkEFNf0nkm  

New amendment added #1: 1. Site Visit / Pre-bid clarification meeting minutes held 30 June 2026 uploaded.2. Extension of deadline for offer submission until 07 September 2026.3. ToR , article Phase III – Final Design (Glavni projekat) , Scope, "Interior architecture" has been removed, ToR Rev. 1 document is uploaded.4. Document 2 Section II, III, IV, V has been chanded by following: Formal and Eligibility Criteria: Insted of Letter of confirmation from the Bank it is needed to submit  free-form confirmation letter signed by the Offeror that in case the Offeror is selected a performance guarantee will be provided in the amount of 10% of the total contract amount. Qualification Criteria: The following was added: Sub consulting/sub-contracting is allowed, and the Offeror can engage as a sub-consultant any company or individual if there is a need for their services and expertise. It is not allowed to subcontract/ subconsultant only the Key Expert No. 1 - Lead Architect; Offeror must provide valid licenses issued by the Ministry of Spatial Planning, Urbanism and State Property of Montenegro, which allows them to prepare and sign the design documents, not later than 15 October 2026; Non-Key Expert No. 1 – Electrical Engineer (High Voltage Installations) is required and will be evaluated, Electrical Engineer (Low Voltage Installations) is also required to be in a team but will not be evaluated; All engineers must provide valid licenses issued by the Ministry of Spatial Planning, Urbanism and State Property of Montenegro, which allows them to prepare and sign the design documents, no later than 15 October 2026. Schedule 1 CONTRACT DETAILS: The expected commencement date is 01 November 2026; Currencies of Payment -United States dollars (USD) Only ; Proportions of Currencies 100 % in USD. ​Document 2 Section II, III, IV, V_Rev.1 has been uploaded.5. Tender Checklist is expanded, allowing additional space for uploading the Conceptual solution filesAll changes in revised documents are marked with RED.                      

New clarification added: QUESTION:  – CV requirements for Key and Non-Key ExpertsRelevant tender provisions:·         Section VI: Returnable Schedules includes Schedule 0.5, entitled “Format for Resume of Proposed Key Personnel”, which is marked “NOT USED”.·         Section II: Evaluation Method and Criteria, under the qualification criterion for staffing, lists “CV” among the documents to establish compliance for the proposed Key and Non-Key Experts.·         Section II, under the technical evaluation criteria for the proposed Key Personnel, also requests a “CV, clearly demonstrating only relevant professional experience in line with the requirements of this ToR”.·         The solicitation package separately provides the document entitled “REFERENCE LETTER (template) (for Key personnel)”, intended to confirm each expert’s personal professional experience and role on relevant assignments.Question: Please confirm whether, for each proposed Key Expert and Non-Key Expert, the completed “REFERENCE LETTER (template) (for Key personnel)”, together with the required supporting evidence, may be submitted in lieu of a CV, considering that Schedule 0.5 “Format for Resume of Proposed Key Personnel” is marked “NOT USED”. Alternatively, if both documents are mandatory, please confirm that the Offeror must submit: (i) a CV for each proposed Key and Non-Key Expert; and (ii) the completed “REFERENCE LETTER (template) (for Key personnel)” with the applicable supporting evidence. In that case, please also confirm whether a CV prepared in the Offeror’s own free format is acceptable, provided that it clearly demonstrates all qualifications, licences, total professional experience, years of licensed practice, relevant assignments, roles and responsibilities required under Section II and the Terms of Reference.ANSWER:  0.5 “Format for Resume of Proposed Key Personnel” is marked “NOT USED”, therefore the Offeror should submit the CV for each proposed Key and Non-Key Expert AND the completed “REFERENCE LETTER (template) (for Key personnel)” with the applicable supporting evidence.CV can be prepared in the free format, provided that it clearly demonstrates all qualifications, licences, total professional experience, years of licensed practice, relevant assignments, roles and responsibilities required under Section II and the Terms of Reference. 

New clarification added: QUESTION: Does a graduate engineer of architecture who graduated and passed the professional exam in the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia need to have a design license issued by the Chamber of Architects of Montenegro?ANSWER: Under the Montenegrin legal framework, specifically the Law on Construction of Structures ("Official Gazette of Montenegro", No. 019/25, 092/25, 160/25), all engineers and architects providing technical documentation design services must be formally recognized as licensed professionals.For a definitive and binding legal interpretation regarding the equivalence of these specific historical credentials, or the exact administrative procedure required to formalize them into a valid Montenegrin design license, the Offeror is strictly directed to consult the relevant competent authorities in Montenegro:The Ministry of Spatial Planning, Urbanism and State Property (Ministarstvo prostornog planiranja, urbanizma i državne imovine)The Chamber of Architects and Planners of Montenegro (Komora arhitekata i planera Crne Gore)The Engineering Chamber of Montenegro (Inženjerska komora Crne Gore).

New clarification added: QUESTION 1: Performance security – conflicting provisions.The Tender Particulars state "Performance security: Not required." However, Section II (Formal / Pass-Fail criteria) requires a letter from a bank confirming its readiness to issue a performance guarantee of 10% of the contract value if the offeror is selected, and Section IV indicates a Performance Security Amount of 10%. Could you please confirm which provision applies, and specifically whether a bank confirmation letter must be submitted together with the proposal, or whether no performance security is required at any stage?ANSWER 1: Please note that the Tender Particulars state that Proposal security is not required, and that there is a difference between Proposal security and Performance security.  Proposal security is not required, but Performance Security is required. Formal / Pass-Fail criteria) requires a letter from a bank confirming its readiness to issue a performance guarantee of 10% of the contract value if the offeror is selected. This requirement will be changed, and instead of bank confirmation, the offeror will provide confirmation that he has checked with his bank, and there is no obstacle to issuing a performance guarantee of 10% of the contract value if the offeror is selected.QUESTION 2. Schedule 0.5 (Format for Resume) – status.Schedule 0.5 is marked "NOT USED" in Section VI (Returnable Schedules), yet it is referenced in Section II as a document to establish compliance for the key personnel. Could you please confirm whether CVs may be submitted in free format, or whether the Schedule 0.5 template is required?ANSWER 2: Schedule 0.5 template is required, and CVs may be submitted in free format. QUESTION 3. Foreign offeror – equivalence of documents.As a company established outside Montenegro, we would like to confirm which documents are accepted as equivalents for (a) the company licence for the preparation of technical documentation and execution of works, and (b) the diplomas and professional licences of the proposed experts (ISCED level 7). Could you please also confirm whether nostrification (recognition) and/or certified translation of these documents is required at the proposal stage?ANSWER 3: "An "equivalent document" must strictly mirror the legal framework, weight, and conditions prescribed by the Montenegrin Law on Construction of Structures.Pursuant to Articles 76, 84, and 107 of the Law, the equivalent document must be a formal license or authorization issued by the competent state authority in the Offeror's home country. This document must explicitly authorize the legal entity to prepare technical documentation.Regarding (b) Equivalence of diplomas (ISCED level 7): The ISCED (International Standard Classification of Education) framework refers strictly to the educational qualification level, not professional licenses. Therefore, the required document is simply the university-issued diploma confirming that the proposed expert has successfully completed this specific level of education.Please be advised that neither the formal nostrification nor certified translations of these documents are required at the proposal submission stage." 

New clarification added: QUESTION: Related to Financial capability, may we kindly ask you to clarify whether instead of cumulative turnover for 2022, 2023 and 2024, a cumulative turnover for 2023, 2024, 2025 (the last three financial years) can be provided?ANSWER: As stated in the tender, the Offeror must demonstrate a minimum cumulative turnover of EUR 300,000 in three (3) financial years. In the case of a consortium/JV, the JV Lead must meet at least sixty percent (60%) of this requirement, corresponding to a minimum cumulative turnover of EUR 180,000 over the same period. Copy of  three financial statements OR audited reports OR solvency reports for (2022, 2023 or 2024) are required, year 2025 will not be taken into consideration. 

New clarification added: QUESTION: While reviewing the tender documentation, we noticed one of the Formal and Eligibility Criteria, namely:5. Conceptual Solution prepared by the offeror.This requirement obliges bidders to submit, as an integral part of their tender application, content that is almost identical to a Conceptual Design. Given that the subject of the tender itself is the preparation of the Conceptual Design and the Main Design, and considering that these are buildings of significant scale and design complexity, we find it unreasonable to impose such a requirement as a condition for participation.A criterion defined in this manner may call into question the transparency of the tender procedure and will almost certainly affect the number of relevant applications submitted, which we doubt is the intention of UNOPS. In light of the above, we kindly ask you to reconsider this requirement and not expect applicants to advance so deeply into the design process prior to the award of the Contract.ANSWER: UNOPS acknowledges that the preparation of the final Conceptual Design and the Final Design constitutes the subject of the Contract. However, the requested Conceptual Solution should not be understood as the final Conceptual Design, nor is it expected to be developed to the level of detail required for the contractual deliverables.The scope of the required Conceptual Solution is explicitly defined in the Terms of Reference and should not be interpreted as requiring a Concept Design (Idejno rješenje) to be developed prior to contract award.The purpose of this requirement is to enable the Evaluation Committee to assess the quality of the proposed architectural approach, the bidder's understanding of the project brief and ToR, the functionality and overall quality of the proposed solution. Given the significance, complexity and specific nature of the project, and the public importance of the project, UNOPS considers it essential to obtain sufficient insight into the quality of the proposed design concepts as part of the technical evaluation, alongside the assessment of the bidder's organizational capacity and the qualifications and experience of the proposed key experts.The selected Conceptual Solution submitted as part of the successful proposal will serve as the basis for further design development. Following contract award, it will be further refined, elaborated, and adjusted by the successful bidder through close consultation with UNOPS, the Beneficiary, and other relevant stakeholders. The resulting Conceptual Design will subsequently be submitted to the competent authorities for review and verification, in accordance with the applicable national legislation and approval procedures.Accordingly, UNOPS does not consider that this requirement compromises the transparency, fairness, or competitiveness of the procurement process. On the contrary, it enables a meaningful technical evaluation based on the quality of the proposed architectural approach, ensuring that the contract is awarded to the bidder best able to meet the project's functional, technical, and architectural objectives.Therefore, the requirement remains unchanged.

New clarification added: QUESTION: While reviewing the tender documentation, we noticed one of the Formal and Eligibility Criteria, namely:5. Conceptual Solution prepared by the offeror.This requirement obliges bidders to submit, as an integral part of their tender application, content that is almost identical to a Conceptual Design. Given that the subject of the tender itself is the preparation of the Conceptual Design and the Main Design, and considering that these are buildings of significant scale and design complexity, we find it unreasonable to impose such a requirement as a condition for participation.A criterion defined in this manner may call into question the transparency of the tender procedure and will almost certainly affect the number of relevant applications submitted, which we doubt is the intention of UNOPS. In light of the above, we kindly ask you to reconsider this requirement and not expect applicants to advance so deeply into the design process prior to the award of the Contract.ANSWER: UNOPS acknowledges that the preparation of the final Conceptual Design and the Final Design constitutes the subject of the Contract. However, the requested Conceptual Solution should not be understood as the final Conceptual Design, nor is it expected to be developed to the level of detail required for the contractual deliverables.The scope of the required Conceptual Solution is explicitly defined in the Terms of Reference and should not be interpreted as requiring a Concept Design (Idejno rješenje) to be developed prior to contract award.The purpose of this requirement is to enable the Evaluation Committee to assess the quality of the proposed architectural approach, the bidder's understanding of the project brief and ToR, the functionality and overall quality of the proposed solution. Given the significance, complexity and specific nature of the project, and the public importance of the project, UNOPS considers it essential to obtain sufficient insight into the quality of the proposed design concepts as part of the technical evaluation, alongside the assessment of the bidder's organizational capacity and the qualifications and experience of the proposed key experts. 

New clarification added: Question 1. In Section I – Instructions to Bidders, Article 23 "Proposal Sumbission" there is a sentence stating that bidders must ensure not to include any financial or pricing information in the envelope containing the technical proposal. Does this apply to the file upload fields on the UNOPS portal, or does it refer to a physical envelope?Answer 1: This applies to the file upload in the UNOPS eSourcing tender portal. There is no physical envelope and physical submission of the proposals.  Question 2.In the file upload fields on the portal, specifically field number 3, “Conceptual Solution prepared in line with the ToR, article 5.2.1 Technical Proposal Requirements,” the maximum allowed file size is 20MB. Is it permissible to provide a link to the material in case the file size exceeds 20MB? Given that the tender requires working files in DWG format, and that the design report (elaborat) will include technical drawings and visualizations, there is a genuine need for a larger capacity.Answer: It is not allowed to provide a link to the material in case the file size exceeds 20MB. All files must be uploaded to eSourcing. The Procurement Department will revise the tender checklist section, creating several new checklists that will allow additional space for uploading documents. Question 3. In Section II – Evaluation Method and Criteria, under the staffing requirements for Non-Key Expert No. 1, a low-voltage and high-voltage electrical engineer is required. Under the new LAW ON CONSTRUCTION OF OBJECTS ("Official Gazette of Montenegro", No. 019/25 of March 4, 2025, 092/25 of August 7, 2025, 160/25 of December 30, 2025), this phase is clearly split into: 1. Power electrical installations design (high voltage) and 2. Electronic communication networks and/or electronic communication infrastructure and associated equipment design (low voltage). Newly issued electrical engineering licenses specify only one of these two design phases. Accordingly, must there be two independent engineers with the required references, or is it sufficient for only one of them to meet the requested criteria?Answer 3: The Offeror must ensure that both electrical design phases (Power electrical installations and Electronic communication networks) are covered by personnel possessing valid licenses in strict accordance with the Law on Construction of Structures of Montenegro. This requirement can be satisfied by proposing either two independent engineers (each holding one of the required specific licenses) or a single engineer who possesses both valid licenses. The fundamental requirement is that both licensing requirements are fully met to cover the entire scope of the electrical design.Question 4. In Section IV, Form 4, CONTRACT SCHEDULES FROM THE OFFEROR, item 4.1A Breakdown of Fees and Reimbursable cost, the following phases are listed: 1. Geomechanical investigation, 2. Conceptual design, 3. Final Design – Architecture, 4. Final Design – Structural, 5. Final Design – Mechanical, 6. Final Design – Electrical, 7. Fire Protection and Health and Safety at Work. We believe it is necessary to separate the low-voltage and high-voltage phases into two distinct line items. Additionally, based on previous experience, it would be essential to add the following phases: 1.Main Design of Hydrotechnical Infrastructure (Mandatory for all facilities), 2.Main Design of Sprinkler Installations (Mandatory for all facilities with a gross area exceeding 1000m²), 3.Landscaping/Landscape Architecture Design /projekat uređenja terena (Desirable, not mandatory), 4.Main Design of Traffic Infrastructure/Glavni projekat saobraćaja (Mandatory), 5.Traffic Signage Elaborat (Mandatory if there is a road within the plot boundaries), 6.Facility Furnishing/Opremanje objekta (Desirable, not mandatory), 7.Photovoltaic Panels Project/Projekat fotonaponskih panela (Mandatory if solar panels are to be used in the project), 8.Energy Efficiency Elaborat (Desirable, not mandatory).Answer 4: The financial breakdown structure in Schedule 4.1.A Breakdown of the Fees and Reimbursable cost is a consolidated pricing format and must remains unchanged. Offerors are not permitted to add, alter or separate any line items. The Offeror is strictly expected to integrate the cost of all mandatory design phases, elaborates and technical systems required by the ToR and applicable Montenegrin legislation into the existing predefined line items. Any scope that is explicitly excluded by the ToR (such as interior furnishing estimation) shall not be priced.

New clarification added: Question:We kindly request that it would be possible to extend the submission deadline for the tender currently set for July 27th. Since this date falls on a Monday, we would greatly appreciate if the deadline could be moved by at least two days. This adjustment would help ensure that the submission does not fall immediately after the weekend, allowing for smoother preparation and timely delivery.Answer: At the moment, extension of the deadline for offer submission is not planned. If there is any change, information will be shared through the eSourcing system.

New clarification added: Question 1: Could you kindly clarify the requirement within Section II, Evaluation method and criteria of the tender dossier, requesting offerors to provide three financial statements for the years 2022-2024 to establish the compliance with criteria set to minimum annual turnover of EUR 300,00.00.On the other hand, Schedule 0.14. of the Forms-Proposal Checklist, clearly states: Copy of audited financial statements of the [five (5)] years.Answer: Copy of  three financial statements OR audited reports OR solvency reports for (2022, 2023 or 2024) needs to be submitted.Please confirm, in the case of a consortium, whether Lead partner and partner/s are required to submit financial statements for three (3) or five (5) years? and if latter, for which years (2020-2024?). As the criteria is established cumulatively for consortium/JV, our understanding is that all members of the consortium/JV should submit financial statements for the same period. Please confirm. Answer: As stated in the tender this criteria should be verified in the following manner: The Offeror must demonstrate a minimum cumulative turnover of EUR 300,000 in three (3) financial years. In the case of a consortium/JV, the JV Lead must meet at least sixty percent (60%) of this requirement, corresponding to a minimum cumulative turnover of EUR 180,000 over the same period. This means that if there is no consortium or JV the Offeror must demonstrate a minimum cumulative turnover of EUR 300,000 in three (3) financial years. If JV/Consortium apply then all JV members should submit financial statements,  but JV Lead must meet at least sixty percent (60%) of this requirement, corresponding to a minimum cumulative turnover of EUR 180,000.

New clarification added: As an Offeror, we kindly request clarification regarding the requirement for submission of the Conceptual Solution / Concept Design under the RFP and the ToR.Question 1: Considering that the subject of the assignment is a public educational facility, please clarify whether the applicable planning document requires the organization of a public urbanistic-architectural competition in accordance with the relevant Montenegrin legislation, or whether the Conceptual Solution requested under the RFP and ToR is to be prepared, submitted and evaluated solely within the standard technical proposal evaluation procedure of this RFP?Answer 1: The Conceptual Solution requested under this RFP will be submitted and evaluated solely as part of the standard technical proposal evaluation process under this RFP. Please note that, as indicated in the Terms of Reference: the Conceptual Solution submitted as part of the proposal shall be prepared in accordance with the applicable legislation and technical standards of Montenegro; the selected Conceptual Solution will, following contract award, be further developed during the contractual phase into a complete Concept Design (Idejno rješenje), incorporating comments issued during the Conceptual Solution evaluation process conducted within the bidding procedure and further comments received by the Contractor, and prepared for submission to the Chief State Architect’s Office for approval.Question 2. Furthermore, please confirm whether the Conceptual Solution / Concept Design referred to in the RFP and ToR will be scored as part of the technical proposal, and, if so, whether it will be evaluated by the standard RFP Evaluation Committee or by a dedicated jury/commission in a manner similar to an architectural/design competition?Answer 2: Conceptual Solution, requested under the RFP, will be evaluated by the standard RFP Evaluation Committee. No separate architectural competition jury will be established.