PROCUREMENT OF SECURITY SERVICES REQUIREMENT ... - NFA

9.2. Bidders are encouraged to attend the pre-bid conference to ensure that they fully understand theProcuring Entity’s requirements. Non-attendance of the Bidder will in no way prejudice its bid;however, the Bidder is expected to know the changes and/or amendments to the Bidding Documentsdiscussed during the pre-bid conference.9.3. Any statement made at the pre-bid conference shall not modify the terms of the Bidding Documentsunless such statement is specifically identified in writing as an amendment thereto and issued as aSupplemental/Bid Bulletin.10. Clarification and Amendment of Bidding Documents10.1. Bidders who have purchased the Bidding Documents may request for clarification on any part of theBidding Documents for an interpretation. Such request must be in writing and submitted to the NFA BACat the address indicated in the BDS at least ten (10) calendar days before the deadline set for thesubmission and receipt of bids.10.2. Supplemental/Bid Bulletins may be issued upon NFA BAC’s initiative for purposes of clarifying ormodifying any provision of the Bidding Documents not later than seven (7) calendar days before thedeadline for the submission and receipt of bids. Any modification to the Bidding Documents shall beidentified as an amendment.10.3. Any Supplemental/Bid Bulletin issued by the BAC shall also be posted on the Philippine GovernmentElectronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and the website of the Procuring Entity concerned, ifavailable. It shall be the responsibility of all Bidders who secure the Bidding Documents to inquire andsecure Supplemental/Bid Bulletins that may be issued by the BAC. However, Bidders who havesubmitted bids before the issuance of the Supplemental/Bid Bulletin must be informed and allowed tomodify or withdraw their bids in accordance with Section 26 of the Revised IRR of RA 9184.11. Language of BidC. Preparation of BidsThe bid, as well as all correspondence and documents relating to the bid exchanged by the Bidder andthe Procuring Entity, shall be written in English. Supporting documents and printed literature furnishedby the Bidder may be in another language provided they are accompanied by an accurate translation inEnglish certified by the appropriate embassy or consulate in the Philippines, in which case the Englishtranslation shall govern for purposes of interpretation of the bid.12. Documents Comprising the Bid: Eligibility and Technical Components12.1. Unless otherwise indicated in the BDS, the first envelope shall contain the following eligibilityand technical documents:(a) Eligibility Documents –Class “A” Documents:(i)(ii)(iii)Registration certificate from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) forcorporation and partnership, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for soleproprietorship, or Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) for cooperatives, orany proof of such registration as stated in the BDS;Mayor’s Permit/License issued by the city or municipality where the principalplace of business of the prospective bidder is located;Statement of all its ongoing and completed government and private contractswithin the period of three (3) years, including contracts awarded but not yetstarted, if any. The statement shall include, for each contract, the following:(iii.1) name of the contract;13