It is expected that a project of this magnitude would require project Tenderer’s Question management services. We wish to propose these services, would it be something that the Secretariat would consider? The services for project management will be provided by the consultant Answer retained for the purpose, as part of the contract. Clarification 62: Are part lots allowed? For instance if we were use Lot 1 as an example, could Tenderer’s Question we tender for Items 1.1 to 1.17 and omit 1.18 and 1.19? Bidding for partial lots is not permitted. Tenderers must bid for all items Answer within a lot. (Please set point 7.2 of the Instructions to Tenderers). Clarification 63: ANNEXIV: Budget Breakdown Tenderer’s Question We understand that items presented under the “Total” row of the Budget Breakdown table do not participate in the total price that will be used for the evaluation of the tender. As presented in the tender documents, spare parts and consumables are in this category. What does CARICOM require in the third reference to “annex including unit prices” in the table Budget Breakdown of Annex IV for Lot 1? Can you give examples While tenderers are expected to use their professional experience in matters Answer of this nature, an annex detailing each spare part and consumable recommended can be presented as a separate sheet. The Annex IV Budget Breakdown will give a summary of the total cost for spare parts and consumables. Clarification 64: ANNEX IV: Budget Breakdown Tenderer’s Question Please define other services for Lot 1 Are services such as the following considered “Other Services” for Lot 1 (we also refer to Annex II and III- Technical Specifications pages 3-4? -Set up of Infrastructure -Delivery and Installation of HW -Development and Installation of SW - Testing and fine-tuning -Development of national notice boards - Interoperability with existing platforms Should bidders provide a separate item per each one of the “other service” or does CARICOM require a single lump sum quotation for the entire set of “other services” for Lot 1? A single quotation for other services should be presented. Answer
Tenderer’s Question It is expected that a project of this magnitude would require project management services. We wish to propose these services, would it be something that the Secretariat would consider? Answer The services for project management will be provided by the consultant retained for the purpose, as part of the contract. Clarification 62: Tenderer’s Question Are part lots allowed? For instance if we were use Lot 1 as an example, could we tender for Items 1.1 to 1.17 and omit 1.18 and 1.19? Answer Bidding for partial lots is not permitted. Tenderers must bid for all items within a lot. (Please set point 7.2 of the Instructions to Tenderers). Clarification 63: Tenderer’s Question ANNEXIV: Budget Breakdown We understand that items presented under the “Total” row of the Budget Breakdown table do not participate in the total price that will be used for the evaluation of the tender. As presented in the tender documents, spare parts and consumables are in this category. What does CARICOM require in the third reference to “annex including unit prices” in the table Budget Breakdown of Annex IV for Lot 1? Can you give examples Answer While tenderers are expected to use their professional experience in matters of this nature, an annex detailing each spare part and consumable recommended can be presented as a separate sheet. The Annex IV Budget Breakdown will give a summary of the total cost for spare parts and consumables. Clarification 64: Tenderer’s Question ANNEX IV: Budget Breakdown Please define other services for Lot 1 Are services such as the following considered “Other Services” for Lot 1 (we also refer to Annex II and III- Technical Specifications pages 3-4? -Set up of Infrastructure -Delivery and Installation of HW -Development and Installation of SW - Testing and fine-tuning -Development of national notice boards - Interoperability with existing platforms Should bidders provide a separate item per each one of the “other service” or does CARICOM require a single lump sum quotation for the entire set of “other services” for Lot 1? Answer A single quotation for other services should be presented.
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