Request For Proposals Are Invited For Preparation Of Technical Documentation For Reconstruction And Expansion Of The Serbian Academy Of Sciences And Arts In Belgrade

Request For Proposals Are Invited For Preparation Of Technical Documentation For Reconstruction And Expansion Of The Serbian Academy Of Sciences And Arts In Belgrade Request For ProposalPreparation Of Technical Documentation For Reconstruction And Expansion Of The Serbian Academy Of Sciences And Arts In BelgradeRfp No 598Project Memorandum For Provision Of Management And Other Support ServicesCountry SerbiaIssued On 26 July 2019The United Nations Development Programme Undp Hereby Invites You To Submit A Proposal To This Request For Proposal Rfp For The Above Referenced Subject This Rfp Includes The Following Documents And The General Terms And Conditions Of Contract Which Is Inserted In The Bid Data Sheet Bds Section 1 This Letter Of InvitationSection 2 Instruction To BiddersSection 3 Bid Data Sheet Bds Section 4 Evaluation CriteriaSection 5 Terms Of ReferenceSection 6 Returnable Bidding FormsO Form A Technical Proposal Submission FormO Form B Bidder Information FormO Form C Joint Venture Consortium Association Information FormO Form D Qualification FormO Form E Format Of Technical ProposalO Form F Financial Proposal Submission FormO Form G Financial Proposal FormO Form H Form Of Proposal SecurityIf You Are Interested In Submitting A Proposal In Response To This Rfp Please Prepare Your Proposal In Accordance With The Requirements And Procedure As Set Out In This Rfp And Submit It By The Deadline For Submission Of Proposals Set Out In Bid Data Sheet Please Acknowledge Receipt Of This Rfp By Sending An Email To Procurement Rs Undp Org Indicating Whether You Intend To Submit A Proposal Or Otherwise You May Also Utilize The Accept Invitation Function In E Tendering System Where Applicable Should You Require Further Clarifications Kindly Communicate With The Contact Person S Identified In The Attached Bid Data Sheet As The Focal Point For Queries On This Rfp Undp Looks Forward To Receiving Your Proposal And Thank You In Advance For Your Interest In Undp Procurement Opportunities Undp SerbiaA General Provisions1 Introduction 1 1 Bidders Shall Adhere To All The Requirements Of This Rfp Including AnyAmendments In Writing By Undp This Rfp Is Conducted In Accordance WithThe Undp Programme And Operations Policies And Procedures Popp OnContracts And Procurement Which Can Be Accessed AtHttps Popp Undp Org Sitepages Poppbsunit Aspx Termid 254A9f96 B883 476A 8Ef8 E81f93a2b38d1 2 Any Proposal Submitted Will Be Regarded As An Offer By The Bidder And DoesNot Constitute Or Imply The Acceptance Of The Proposal By Undp Undp IsUnder No Obligation To Award A Contract To Any Bidder As A Result Of This Rfp 1 3 As Part Of The Bid It Is Desired That The Bidder Registers At The United NationsGlobal Marketplace Ungm Website Www Ungm Org The Bidder May StillSubmit A Bid Even If Not Registered With The Ungm However If The Bidder IsSelected For Contract Award The Bidder Must Register On The Ungm Prior ToContract Signature 2 Fraud Corruption Gifts AndHospitality2 1 Undp Strictly Enforces A Policy Of Zero Tolerance On Proscribed Practices Including Fraud Corruption Collusion Unethical Or Unprofessional Practices And Obstruction Of Undp Vendors And Requires All Bidders Vendors ObserveThe Highest Standard Of Ethics During The Procurement Process And ContractImplementation UndpS Anti Fraud Policy Can Be Found AtHttp Www Undp Org Content Undp En Home Operations Accountability Audit OfFice Of Audit Andinvestigation Html Anti2 2 Bidders Vendors Shall Not Offer Gifts Or Hospitality Of Any Kind To Undp StaffMembers Including Recreational Trips To Sporting Or Cultural Events ThemeParks Or Offers Of Holidays Transportation Or Invitations To ExtravagantLunches Or Dinners 2 3 In Pursuance Of This Policy Undp A Shall Reject A Proposal If It Determines That The Selected Bidder HasEngaged In Any Corrupt Or Fraudulent Practices In Competing For The ContractIn Question B Shall Declare A Vendor Ineligible Either Indefinitely Or For A Stated PeriodOf Time To Be Awarded A Contract If At Any Time It Determines That The VendorHas Engaged In Any Corrupt Or Fraudulent Practices In Competing For Or InExecuting A Undp Contract 2 4 All Bidders Must Adhere To The Un Supplier Code Of Conduct Which May BeFound At Http Www Un Org Depts Ptd Pdf Conduct English Pdf3 Eligibility 3 1 A Vendor Should Not Be Suspended Debarred Or Otherwise Identified AsIneligible By Any Un Organization Or The World Bank Group Or Any OtherInternational Organization Vendors Are Therefore Required To Disclose ToUndp Whether They Are Subject To Any Sanction Or Temporary SuspensionImposed By These Organizations 3 2 It Is The BidderS Responsibility To Ensure That Its Employees Joint VentureMembers Sub Contractors Service Providers Suppliers And Or Their Employees Meet The Eligibility Requirements As Established By Undp 4 Conflict OfInterests4 1 Bidders Must Strictly Avoid Conflicts With Other Assignments Or Their OwnInterests And Act Without Consideration For Future Work Bidders Found To HaveA Conflict Of Interest Shall Be Disqualified Without Limitation On The GeneralityOf The Above Bidders And Any Of Their Affiliates Shall Be Considered To Have AConflict Of Interest With One Or More Parties In This Solicitation Process If They A Are Or Have Been Associated In The Past With A Firm Or Any Of Its AffiliatesWhich Have Been Engaged By Undp To Provide Services For ThePreparation Of The Design Specifications Terms Of Reference CostAnalysis Estimation And Other Documents To Be Used For The ProcurementOf The Goods And Services In This Selection Process B Were Involved In The Preparation And Or Design Of TheProgramme Project Related To The Services Requested Under This Rfp OrC Are Found To Be In Conflict For Any Other Reason As May Be Established By Or At The Discretion Of Undp 4 2 In The Event Of Any Uncertainty In The Interpretation Of A Potential Conflict OfInterest Bidders Must Disclose To Undp And Seek UndpS Confirmation OnWhether Or Not Such A Conflict Exists 4 3 Similarly The Bidders Must Disclose In Their Proposal Their Knowledge Of TheFollowing A If The Owners Part Owners Officers Directors Controlling Shareholders OfThe Bidding Entity Or Key Personnel Are Family Members Of Undp StaffInvolved In The Procurement Functions And Or The Government Of TheCountry Or Any Implementing Partner Receiving Services Under This Rfp AndB All Other Circumstances That Could Potentially Lead To Actual Or PerceivedConflict Of Interest Collusion Or Unfair Competition Practices Failure To Disclose Such An Information May Result In The Rejection Of TheProposal Or Proposals Affected By The Non Disclosure 4 4 The Eligibility Of Bidders That Are Wholly Or Partly Owned By The GovernmentShall Be Subject To UndpS Further Evaluation And Review Of Various FactorsSuch As Being Registered Operated And Managed As An Independent BusinessEntity The Extent Of Government Ownership Share Receipt Of Subsidies Mandate And Access To Information In Relation To This Rfp Among Others Conditions That May Lead To Undue Advantage Against Other Bidders May ResultIn The Eventual Rejection Of The Proposal B Preparation Of Proposals5 GeneralConsiderations5 1 In Preparing The Proposal The Bidder Is Expected To Examine The Rfp In Detail Material Deficiencies In Providing The Information Requested In The Rfp MayResult In Rejection Of The Proposal 5 2 The Bidder Will Not Be Permitted To Take Advantage Of Any Errors Or OmissionsIn The Rfp Should Such Errors Or Omissions Be Discovered The Bidder MustNotify The Undp6 Cost OfPreparation Of6 1 The Bidder Shall Bear Any And All Costs Related To The Preparation And OrSubmission Of The Proposal Regardless Of Whether Its Proposal Was Selected Or Proposal Not Undp Shall Not Be Responsible Or Liable For Those Costs Regardless Of TheConduct Or Outcome Of The Procurement Process 7 Language 7 1 The Proposal As Well As Any And All Related Correspondence Exchanged By TheBidder And Undp Shall Be Written In The Language S Specified In The Bds 8 DocumentsComprising TheProposal8 1 The Proposal Shall Comprise Of The Following Documents A Documents Establishing The Eligibility And Qualifications Of The Bidder B Technical Proposal C Financial Proposal D Proposal Security If Required By Bds E Any Attachments And Or Appendices To The Proposal 9 DocumentsEstablishing TheEligibility AndQualifications OfThe Bidder9 1 The Bidder Shall Furnish Documentary Evidence Of Its Status As An EligibleAnd Qualified Vendor Using The Forms Provided Under Section 6 AndProviding Documents Required In Those Forms In Order To Award A ContractTo A Bidder Its Qualifications Must Be Documented To UndpS Satisfaction 10 TechnicalProposal FormatAnd Content10 1 The Bidder Is Required To Submit A Technical Proposal Using The StandardForms And Templates Provided In Section 6 Of The Rfp 10 2 The Technical Proposal Shall Not Include Any Price Or Financial Information ATechnical Proposal Containing Material Financial Information May Be DeclaredNon Responsive 10 3 Samples Of Items When Required As Per Section 5 Shall Be Provided Within TheTime Specified And Unless Otherwise Specified By Undp And At No Expense ToUndp10 4 When Applicable And Required As Per Section 5 The Bidder Shall Describe TheNecessary Training Programme Available For The Maintenance And Operation OfThe Services And Or Equipment Offered As Well As The Cost To The Undp UnlessOtherwise Specified Such Training As Well As Training Materials Shall BeProvided In The Language Of The Bi

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