Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the Supply of Building Materials, internal fittings & Accessories and Construction of Four (4) Green Houses in Limpopo and Free State Provinces, South Africa

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Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the Supply of Building Materials, internal fittings & Accessories and Construction of Four (4) Green Houses in Limpopo and Free State Provinces, South Africa Invitation to bid

Reference: ITB/SAMCO 01/2020
Beneficiary countries or territories: South Africa
Registration level: Basic
Published on: 15-Jan-2020
Deadline on: 31-Jan-2020 17:00 (GMT 2.00)

Description

 

20th December 2019

Dear Sir/Madam,

Subject: Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the Supply of Building Materials, internal fittings & Accessories and Construction of Four (4) Green Houses in Limpopo and Free State Provinces, South Africa.

  1. The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) plans to procure the Supply of Building Materials, internal fittings & Accessories and Construction of Four (4) Green Houses, two in Limpopo and two in Free State Provinces, South Africa as described in this Invitation to Bid and its related annexes. UN Women now invites sealed bids from qualified bidders for providing the requirements as defined in these documents.

 

  1. In order to prepare and submit a responsive bid, please carefully review, and understand the contents of the following documents:

 

  1. This letter and Bid Instruction Sheet (BIS)
  2. Instructions Bidders (Annex 1) available from this link: http://www.unwomen.org/-/media/headquarters/attachments/sections/about%20us/procurement/un-women-procurement-itb-instructions-en.pdf?la=en&vs=3920
  3. Technical Specifications (Annex 2)
  4. Returnable Documents (Annex 3):
    1. Bid Acknowledgement
    2. Bidder Information Form
    3. Bid Submission Form
    4. Financial offer
    5. JV Partner Information Form
    6. Past Performance Statement Form
    7. No Adverse Judgement Confirmation Form
    8. Voluntary Agreement for Promoting Gender Equality in the Workplace (Annex 4)
    9. UN Women Contract Templates and General Conditions of Contract  (Annex 5)
  5. Submission Checklist (Annex 6)
  6. Eligibility Criteria (Annex 7)
  7. The Bid Instruction Sheet (BIS) -below- provides the requisite information (with cross reference numbers to the detailed Instructions to Bidders (Annex 1 - see above link).

 

 

 

Bid Instruction Sheet (BIS)

Detailed Instruction governing below listed summary of the “instructions to bidders” is available in the “Instruction to Bidders” (Annex I)

http://www.unwomen.org/-/media/headquarters/attachments/sections/about%20us/procurement/un-women-procurement-itb-instructions-en.pdf?la=en&vs=3920

Cross Ref. to Clause of Annex I

Instruction to Bidders

Specific Requirements as referenced in Annex I

4.3 Deadline for Submission of Bids

Date and Time: January 31, 2020 12:00 AM

City and Country: Limpopo and Free State Provinces of South Africa  (for local time reference, see www.greenwichmeantime.com)

This is an absolute deadline, bids received after this date and time will be disqualified.  

4.1 – 4.4

Manner of Submission

☒  Electronic submission of bid

4.1​​​​​​​ Address for Bid Submission

☒ Electronic submission of Bid:

 Procurement.mco@unwomen.org

OR

☒ Physical Delivery:

UN Women South African Multi Country Office

354 Metro Park Building

Francis Baard Street, Pretoria, South Africa

Bids should be submitted to the designated address by the date and time of the deadline given.

3.1​​​​​​​ Language of the bid

☒  English                

3.5​​​​​​​ Bid Currencies

Preferred Currency:

☒ZAR   

☒USD   

 

3.6​​​​​​​ Bid Validity Period

90 days Commencing after the deadline for submission of bids.

2.4

Clarifications of solicitation documents

Requests for clarification shall be submitted 7 days before the deadline for submission of bid.

Contact address for requesting clarifications on the solicitation documents

Requests for clarification should be addressed to the address: siya.leshabane@unwomen.org

Clarification emails should include a subject header in the following format:

“UNW ITB Reference #, Request for Clarification, Company/Contractor Name”

Bidders must not communicate with any other personnel of UN Women regarding this ITB.

The Correspondance address above is for clarifications ONLY.

2.6​​​​​​​ Pre-bid Meeting

☒ Not applicable

3.7​​​​​​​ Annex 5

Bid Security  

☒  Not Required

Bid Security is not foreseen to be required by UN Women at this stage; however, UN Women reserve the rights to request a Bid Security from the successful bidder at any stage.

6.4​​​​​​​ Annex 6

Performance Security

☒  Not Required

Performance Security is not foreseen to be required by UN Women at this stage; however, UN Women reserve the rights to request a Performance Security from the successful bidder at any stage.

5.8​​​​​​​ Post-Qualification Requirements

REQUIRED:

  • Past Performance Statement Form
  • No Adverse Action Confirmation Form

☒  ISO certificate copy or an alternative certification

☒  Production Capacity Data

☒ One Year Warranty

 ☒   Export and Manufacturer/Supplier License Information

 

Evaluation Criteria

 

☒ Technical responsiveness/Full compliance to minimum requirements under Annex 2

 ☒ Lowest price offer

☒ Delivery Period between 45-60 days after signing the contract

 ☒ Full acceptance of the PO/Contract General Terms and Conditions

2.7​​​​​​​ Waiver & Release of Indemnity (If there is a site visit/inspection)

☒  Not Required

No site inspections/visits are necessary and therefore a waiver/release of indemnity is not required.

 

Eligibility Criteria

See Annex 7 for eligibility criteria

 

  1. The bidder will be selected based on the Award Criteria section of the Instructions to Bidders and Eligibility Criteria as reflected in Annex 7.

 

  1. If you request additional information, we would endeavor to provide information expeditiously, but any delay in providing such information will not be considered a reason for extending the submission date of your bid.

 

  1. This letter is not to be construed in any way as an offer to contract with your organization.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Ms. Anne Githuku-Shongwe

UN Women South Africa Multi-Country Representative

ANNEX 2

 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Four (4) Greenhouse Structures with internal fittings and accessories:

Green Houses and Building Materials Technical Specification

Size of the of the Green-Houses

50 M Length

8 M Width

4.3 M Height

No.

Description

Specification

Unit

Quantity

Note

1

Infrastructure Base

Concrete grade foundation : Cement 25

M3

7,08

-

2

Indoor road

Red Brick: 240*115*53

M3

2,1

-

3

Embedded parts

100mm*100mm*140mm

Pieces (pcs)

80

Steel

4

Wind ring

HRB335 HRB33512

Pieces

68

Steel

Steel Structural Engineering Materials

50 M Length

8M Width

4.3M Height

No.

Description

Specification

Lenght (M)

Weight (Kg/m)

Note

Hot Dip Galvanized Coating Plastic Pipe

1

The Arch Oval Steel

30*55*2

927,09

2,86

2.970

2

Longitudinal Girder Steel Tube

Ф26*2

1632,72

1,56

2,802

3

Cross Galvanized Pipe

Ф33.7*2

561,87

1,56

0,964

4

Rectangle (C) Steel Tube

30*30*2.5

121,528

2,16

0,263

5

Stirrup

HRB335∅6

478,4

0,22

0,106

6

Longitudinal Reinforcement

HRB335∅12

715,2

0,89

0,630

Fittings and Accessory Equipment

50 M Lenght

8 M Width

4.3 M Height

No.

Description

Specification

Unit

Quantity

Note

1

Lamp

30Watts

Pieces

16

-

2

Power Distribution Box

500*600*160

Peices

1

-

3

Manual Film Winding Device

Height: 2M: 80 M, Speed Ratio: 1:7, Material : Steel

Pieces

1

-

4

Water Storage Tanks

1000*1000*1000mm

Pieces

1

-

5

Sliding Door

Alluminium Frame Door: 2200*2000

Pieces

1

100mm door panel

6

180 Micron Polyvinyl Film

180micron (UVA) + (IR) + (AF)

488,22

-

7

Plastic Slot

2mm

m

389,4

Alloy Material

8

Eletricity Wire

4mm² Copper core meters

m

80

-

9

Switches

30A

Pieces

8

-

10

Squeeze film rope

1.5cm

m

300

-

11

Aluminium alloy wet curtain

Aluminium Alloy

SET

12

-

12

Pest Control Net

50-mesh insect control net

m

520

-

13

Axial Flow Fan

Axial flow 1.38

Set

1

-

14

Eletrical control cabinet

 

Set

1

-

15

Water-fertilizer/nitrate solution all-in-one machine

Model: ZL3-7-FN6-380-1

810mm*810mm*1100mm

Pieces

1

-

16

Vegetables Shelfs (tomato,cucumber, baby marrows, pepper, eggplant, etc)

A-Shape material:pvc 3 layers

Set

10

Soilless three-dimensional cultivation bed

17

 

Leafy vegetables/herbs shelfs (Parsely, lettuce, celery, etc)

0.5m*6m material: pp 3 layers

Set

10

Soilless three-dimensional cultivation bed

18

Hail Prevention Net

8mm mesh net

526,6

Steel

19

Solar panel and Battery

3KW generation capacity

Set

1

-

20

Storage and changing Facilities

Brick and Motor

20

Tool storage,and changing facilities.

21

Technical Training

Contruction of the green houses, operation and basic management of the facility and planting of the crops

-

50 people per facility

-

 

 

Item

Description

Unit

Qty

Greenhouse Structures

 

 

 

Greenhouse as per the specification above

50 M Length,8 M Width , 4.3 M Height Greenhouses, 180-micron polyvinyl Film - (UVA) + (IR) + (AF), 180-micron polyvinyl film side coverings

Each

4

                                                                                                                                  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANNEX 3

 RETURNABLE DOCUMENTS

PLEASE COMPLETE THE BID ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND RETURN IT PRIOR TO 20th  January 2020

i.Bid Acknowledgment

 

To:

UN Women

Procurement Section

 

Date: _______________________

address: procurement.mco@unwomen.org

From:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subject:

 

Invitation to bid, UN Women Reference no.:  

 





 

☐ YES, we intend to submit an offer.

☐ NO, we are unable to submit an offer in response to the above-mentioned invitation to bid due to the reason(s) listed below:

☐ The requested products are not within our range of supply

☐ We are unable to submit a competitive offer for the requested products at the moment

☐ The requested products are not available at the moment

☐ We cannot meet the requested specifications

☐ We cannot offer the requested type of packing

☐ We can only offer FCA prices

☐ The information provided is insufficient to enable provision of responsive offer

☐ Your invitation to bid is too complicated

☐ Insufficient time is allowed to prepare a quotation

☐ We cannot meet the delivery requirements

☐ We cannot adhere to your terms and conditions (please specify: payment terms, request for performance security, etc.)

☐ We do not export

☐ Our production capacity is currently full

☐ We are closed during the holiday season

☐ We had to give priority to other clients’ requests

☐ We do not sell directly but through distributors

☐ We have no after-sales service available

☐ The person handling the bids is away from the office

☐ Other (please specify: _________________________________)

Future Invitations:

☐ We would like to receive future invitations to bid for this type of goods

☐ We don’t want to receive future invitations to bid for this type of goods

If UN Women has questions about this BID, UN Women should contact:

Mr./Ms.__________________ Phone: (      )                 ___________ Email: _______________________

 

  1. Bidder Information Form

 

  1. Expertise of Organization:

                                                                                                   [Please fill in below]

Organization structure (e.g. service provider, wholesaler, trader, manufacturer)

 

Years of company experience

 

Areas of expertise of organization

 

Current Licenses if any, and Permits (with dates, numbers and expiration dates)

 

Production Capacity

 

  1.    Quality Assurance Certification:

International Quality Management System (QMS)

 

List of other ISO certificates or equivalent certificates (please also indicate if you have ISO 14000, SA 8000, ISO 9000, ISO 9001:2008, ISO 9000: 2005, ISO 9004:2009, ISO 19011:2011, ISO/IEC 17065:2012, ISO/IEC TS 17021-2:2012)

 

Presence and characteristics of in-house quality control system for the production of the crops.

 

Indicate if your company has 1- Quality Certification Alliance (QCA) accreditation;

 

2- Affiliation with the Fair Labor Association;

 

3- C-TPAT Certification (Customs-Trade Participation against Terrorism)

 

 

  1.         Sustainable Business Practices

Environmental Considerations

  • Compliance Certificates
  • Environmental Accreditations
  • Markings/Labels
  • Other evidences of the Bidder’s practices which contributes to the ecological sustainability and reduction of adverse environmental impact (e.g. use of non-toxic substances, recycled raw materials, energy-efficient equipment, reduced carbon emission, etc.), either in its business practices or in the goods it manufactures.)

 

Gender Equality Considerations

  • Quantitative information regarding the percentage of women (1) employed in the workplace, (2) in executive/senior positions, (3) shareholders.
  • Indicate if you are a signatory to Women Empowerment Principles (only available if you have more than 10 employees) http://weprinciples.org/Site/PrincipleOverview
  • Indicate if you have signed the Voluntary Agreement to Promote Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (if less than 10 employees)

 

Socially/Ethically Responsible Business Practices in the areas of :

  • Human rights
  • Labor
  • Anti-corruption

 

 

  1. Expertise of Staff:

Total number of staff

 

Number of staff involved in similar supply contracts

 

  1. Client Reference List:

Please provide references such as client details, commercial bank details, etc.

Name of company:

Contact person:

Telephone:

E-mail:

1.

 

 

 

2.

 

 

 

3.

 

 

 

  1. Contact details of persons that UN WOMEN may contact for requests for clarification during bid evaluation:

Name/Surname

 

Tel Number (direct):

 

Email address (direct):

 

PS: This person must be available during the next two weeks following receipt of bid

 

iii.Bid Submission Form

 

The bidder shall fill in this form in accordance with the instructions indicated. No alterations to its format shall be permitted and no substitutions shall be accepted.

 

To: UN Women South Africa Multi-Country Office                  Date: [insert date of Bid Submission]

354 Metro Park Building

Francis Baard Street

Pretoria, South Africa

 

We, the undersigned, declare that:

  1. We have examined and have no reservations to the bid solicitation documents;

 

  1. We offer to supply in conformity with the bid solicitation documents with the following __________________________ [description of supplies and ancillary services, if any] and undertake, if our bid is accepted, to commence and complete delivery of all goods and any related services specified in the contract within the time frame stipulated.
  2. The total price of our bid, excluding any discounts offered in item (d) below, is: ______________________________ [insert the total bid price in words and figures, indicating the various amounts and the respective currencies];
  3. The discounts offered and the methodology for their application are:

         Discounts. If our bid is accepted, the following discounts shall apply._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ [Specify in detail each discount offered and the specific item of the Schedule of Requirements to which it applies, attach additional page(s) if necessary.]

         Methodology of Application of the Discounts. The discounts shall be applied using the following method: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ [Specify in detail the method that shall be used to apply the discounts];

  1. Our bid shall be valid for a period of [_____] days from the date fixed for the bid submission deadline in accordance with the Invitation to Bid, and it shall remain binding upon us and may be accepted at any time before the expiration of that period;

 

  1. If our bid is accepted, we commit to obtain a performance security in accordance with the instructions under the Bid Instruction Sheet;

 

 

  1. We, including any subcontractors or suppliers for any part of the contract, have nationality from countries____________________________________________________________ [insert the nationality of the bidder, including that of all parties that comprise the bidder]

 

  1. We have no conflict of interest in accordance with Clause 1.2 (Eligible Bidders) of the ITB Instructions to Bidders;

 

  1. Our firm, its affiliates or subsidiaries—including any subcontractors or suppliers for any part of the contract—has not been declared ineligible by UN Women, in accordance with Clause 1.2 (Eligible Bidders) of the ITB Instructions to Bidders;

 

  1. We understand that you are not bound to accept the lowest evaluated bid or any other bid that you may receive.

 

Name: ______________________________________

[Insert complete name of person signing the Bid Submission Form]

 

Signed: _____________________________________

[Insert signature of person whose name and capacity are shown]

 

In the capacity of _____________________________

[Insert legal capacity of person signing the Bid Submission Form]

 

Duly authorized to sign the bid for and on behalf of: ____________________________

                                                                                        [Insert complete name of Bidder]

 

Dated on ____________ day of __________________, _______

[Insert date of signing]

 

  1. Financial Offer

(See Excel price sheet – attached to this ITB)

 

 

  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  

Unit Cost

Total Cost

  1.  

 

 

 

 

 

Greenhouses Materials and Accessories as per the detail specification provided above

50 M Length,8 M Width, 4.3 M Height Greenhouses, 180-micron polyvinyl Film - (UVA) + (IR) + (AF), 180-micron polyvinyl film side coverings.

  •  
  1.  

 

 

 

The bidder shall fill in the financial offer (i.e. the attached Excel sheet) in accordance with the instructions indicated, sign and stamp as below and submitted to the address indicated in the BIS.

 

BIDDER’S DELIVERY DATA

COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN OF OFFERED PRODUCTS:

ITEM  1 AND ITS ACCESSORIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FCA POINTS(S) OF SHIPMENT (= EXPORT POINT) FOR OFFERED PRODUCTS: (PLEASE STATE CITY, COUNTRY):

ITEM 1 AND ITS ACCESSORIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DELIVERY TIME (FCA FROM DATE OF ORDER):

ITEM 1 AND ITS ACCESSORIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHIPMENT DIMENSIONS OF OFFERED PRODUCTS

 

GROSS WEIGHT

TOTAL VOLUME

CONTAINERS (if applicable):

(INCLUDING PACKAGE):

Number

Size

 

ITEM 1 AND ITS ACCESSORIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROVIDED THAT A PURCHASE ORDER IS ISSUED BY UN WOMEN WITHIN THE REQUIRED BID VALIDITY PERIOD, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY COMMITS, SUBJECT TO THE TERMS OF SUCH PURCHASE ORDER, TO FURNISH ANY OR ALL ITEMS AT THE PRICES OFFERED AND TO DELIVER SAME TO THE DESIGNATED POINT(S) WITHIN THE DELIVERY TIME STATED ABOVE.

Exact name and address of company

 

COMPANY NAME                                                                                                

 

ADDRESS                                                                                                        

 

                                                                                                                   

 

PHONE NO.                                                          

 

 

EMAIL ADDRESS OF CONTACT PERSON                                                                         

 

OTHER EMAIL ADDRESSES                                                                                       

 

 

                                                                                                        

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE                                                                                                      DATE

 

                                                                                                        

NAME OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY (TYPE OR PRINT)

 

                                                                                                        

FUNCTIONAL TITLE OF SIGNATORY

 

 

 

WEB SITE                                                                                               

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Joint Venture / Consortium / Association Information Form (if applicable)

 

JV / Consortium/ Association Information

Name of leading partner (with authority to bind the JV, Consortium/Association during the Bidding process and, in the event a Contract is awarded, during contract execution)

[insert name, address, telephone/fax or cell number, and the e-mail address]

 

JV’s Party Legal Name:

[insert JV’s Party legal name] {Attach original copy of document of incorporation/registration of the JV, in accordance with Clause 3 (Eligible Bidders)

JV’s Party Country of Registration:

 [insert JV’s Party country of registration]

JV’s Party Year of Registration:

[insert JV’s Part year of registration]

JV’s Party Legal Address in Country of Registration:

[insert JV’s Party legal address in country of registration]

 

Consortium/Association’s names of each partner/authorized representative and contact information

 

Name of partner: _____________________

Address: _____________________  

Phone Number(s): _____________________

Email Address(es): _____________________

 

Name of partner: _____________________

Address: _____________________  

Phone Number(s): _____________________

Email Address(es): _____________________

 

Name of partner: _____________________

Address: _____________________  

Phone Number(s): _____________________

Email Address(es): _____________________

 

Name of partner: _____________________

Address: _____________________  

Phone Number(s): _____________________

Email Address(es): _____________________

Consortium/Association Agreement

Attached are copies of original documents of: [check the box(es) of the attached original documents]

ð  Articles of Incorporation or Registration of firm named in 2, above, in accordance with Clause 3 (Eligible Bidders).

ð  JV Agreement, or letter of intent to enter into such an Agreement, signed by the legally authorized signatories of all the parties

 

Signatures of all partners/authorized representatives:

We hereby confirm that if the contract is awarded, all parties of the Joint Venture, or Consortium/Association shall be jointly and severally liable to UN Women for the fulfillment of the provisions of the Contract.

 

Name of partner: _____________________

 

Signature: ___________________________            

Date: ______________________________              

 

Name of partner: _____________________

 

Signature: ___________________________            

Date: ______________________________              

 

Name of partner: _____________________

 

Signature: ___________________________            

Date: ______________________________              

 

Name of partner: _____________________

 

Signature: ___________________________            

Date: ______________________________              

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Past Performance Statement Form

(for the period up to the last three years)

 

Order placed by (Full address of purchaser)

Order no & date

Description & quantity of ordered items

Value of Order

Date of completion of Delivery

Reference Information: Contract manager/point-of-contact name, address, telephone number and email address

 

Remarks indicating reasons of late delivery, if any

As per Contract

Actual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signature and seal of the Bidder: __________________________

 

 

 

To be attached: documentary evidence (client’s certificate) in support of satisfactory completion of above orders.

 

 

 

  1. No Adverse Action/Judgement Confirmation Form[1]

 

This is to certify that [please check one]:

 

  • No adverse action or judgement has been taken against the bidder________________________ [bidder’s name] and the manufacturers______________________________ [insert manufacturer’s name], whose products are being offered by the bidder against this Invitation to Bid, in the last 5 (five) years.

 

  • The following instances of previous past performance have resulted in adverse actions taken against the bidder_____________________________ [insert Bidder’s name] and the manufacturer(s) ______________________________________ [insert manufacturer(s) name], whose products are being offered by the bidder, in the last 5 (five) years. Such adverse actions included:

 

(Indicate date and reasons for adverse actions and result of adverse actions; i.e. suspension or cancellation of manufacturing license by regulatory authorities, product recalls, blacklisting, debarment from bidding etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signature: _______________

Name: __________________

Designation with stamp:

 

_______________________

Date: ___________________

 

 

 ANNEX 4

 VOLUNTARY AGREEMENT

Voluntary Agreement to Promote Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment

Between

(Name of the Contractor)

And

The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women

The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, a composite entity of the United Nations established by the United Nations General Assembly by its resolution 64/289 of 2 July 2010 (hereinafter referred to as “UN Women”) strongly encourages (Name of the contractor) (hereinafter referred to as the “contractor”) to partake in achieving the following objectives: 

☐  Acknowledge values & principles of gender equality and women’s empowerment;

☐ Provide information and statistical data (that relates to policies and initiatives that promote gender equality and women empowerment), upon request;

☐ Participate in dialogue with UN Women to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment in their location, industry and organization;

☐  Establish high-level corporate leadership for gender equality;

☐  Treat women and men fairly at work and respect and support human rights and nondiscrimination;

☐  Ensure health, safety and wellbeing of all women and men workers;

☐  Promote education, training and professional development for women;

☐  Implement enterprise development, supply chain and marketing practices that empower women;

☐ Promote equality through community initiatives and advocacy;

☐ Measure and publicly report on progress to achieve gender equality.

 

On behalf of the contractor:                                      

Name: ________________________________, Title: __________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________

Signature: _______________________       

Date:     ________________________

 

ANNEX 5

 UN Women Contract Templates and General Conditions of Contract  

 

[The UN Women Contract Templates and GCs can be accessed by supplier from UN Women website by clicking on the below link]:

http://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/procurement/contract-templates-and-general-conditions-of-contract

 

                        ANNEX 6

 SUBMISSION CHECKLIST 

 

For Electronic delivery the following items should accompany your bid:

Mandatory Returnable Documents

  • Bid Acknowledgement

 

  • Bidder Information Form

 

  • Bid Submission Form

 

  • Financial offer

 

  • Past Performance Statement Form

 

  • No Adverse Judgement Confirmation Form

 

 

Other Forms (If Applicable)

  • Joint Venture / Consortium / Association Information Form (if a joint venture)

 

  • Voluntary Agreement for Promoting Gender Equality in the Workplace (Voluntary)

 

 

 

 

Please check-off to confirm the below:

MODEL FORM OF CONTRACT HAS BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD

 

THE GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT HAVE BEEN READ, UNDERSTOOD, DULY REVIEWED BY A LEGAL ENTITY FOR MY ORGANIZATION’S ABILITY TO COMPLY AND ACCEPT ALL TERMS.

 

 

 

 

ANNEX 7

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The standard eligibility criteria for suppliers wishing to engage in a contract are laid out below. Further information on doing business with UN Women/ how to become UN Women vendor can be found on UN Women’s website.

 

Legal Capacity: Bidders may be a private, public or government-owned legal entity or any association with legal capacity to enter into a binding Contract with the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women).

 

Conflict of Interest: Bidders must disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest and they shall be deemed ineligible for this procurement process unless such conflict of interest is resolved in a manner acceptable to UN Women. Conflict of interest is present when:

  • A Bidder has a close business or family relationship with a UN Women personnel who: (i) are directly or indirectly involved in the preparation of the bidding documents or specifications of the contract, and/or the bid evaluation process of such contract; or (ii) would be involved in the implementation or supervision of such contract;
  • A Bidder is associated, or has been associated in the past, directly or indirectly, with a firm or any of its affiliates which have been engaged by UN Women to provide consulting services for the preparation of the design, specifications, Terms of Reference, and other documents to be used for the procurement of the goods, services or works required in the present procurement process;
  • A Bidder has an interest in other bidders, including when they have common ownership and/or management. Bidders shall not submit more than one bid, except for alternative offers, if permitted. This will result in the disqualification of all bids in which the Bidder is involved. This includes situations where a firm is the Bidder in one bid and a sub-contractor on another; however, this does not limit the inclusion of a firm as a sub-contractor in more than one bid.

Failure to disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest may lead to the Bidder being sanctioned further by UN Women.

 

Ineligibility Lists: A Bidder shall not be eligible to submit an offer if and when at the time of submission, the Bidder:

  • is included in the Ineligibility List, hosted by UNGM, that aggregates information disclosed by Agencies, Funds or Programs of the UN System;
  • is included in the Consolidated United Nations Security Council Sanctions List, including the UN Security Council Resolution 1267/1989 list;
  • is included in any other Ineligibility List from a UN Women partner and if so listed in the RFQ Instructions.
  • is currently suspended from doing business with UN Women and removed from its vendor database(s).

 

Code of Conduct: All Bidders are expected to embrace the principles of the United Nations Supplier Code of Conduct, reflecting the core values of the Charter of the United Nations. UN Women also expects all its suppliers to adhere to the principles of the United Nations Global Compact and recommends signing up to the Womens Empowerment Principles

 

[1] The proposer is in sound financial condition based on the financial documentation and information furnished in their proposal which should not show any financial concerns, such as negative net worth, bankruptcy proceedings, insolvency, receivership, major litigation, liens, judgments or bad credit or payment history.

The proposer has not declared bankruptcy, are not involved in bankruptcy or receivership proceedings, and there is no judgment or pending legal action against them that could impair their operations in the foreseeable future.