TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
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The Government of Trinidad and
Tobago has received funds from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to
partially finance the cost of the Health Sector Reform Program. It is intended
that part of the proceeds of this financing will be applied to the procurement
of computer equipment and peripherals for the North West Regional Health
Authority, the South West Regional Health Authority, the Eastern Regional
Health Authority, the Tobago Regional Health Authority and other health
institutions.
Interested firms from the IDB’s member countries are invited to submit their
bids. Eligibility with respect to nationality will be determined in accordance
with the applicable rules of the IDB.
Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the following criteria:
· Experience of the firm and that of its
principals in providing successful contracting services for project of similar
nature and technical specialty
· Similar work in Trinidad and Tobago or
countries of similar conditions
· Financial capability of the firm
· Evaluated price of the equipment
· Compliance with the technical specifications
· Technical features, maintenance and operating
costs
· Delivery schedule
· Commissioning services
· Capacity of the firm to support after sale
service
· Spare part availability
Further technical information can be obtained from the first address below. A
pre-bid meeting will be held on 19 July 2002 at the Amphitheatre “C” of the
Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex at the same address for the purpose of
informing all interested bidders on this bidding process.
A complete set of bidding documents can be purchased by potential bidders on
the submission of a written application to the organization mentioned below and
upon payment of a non-refundable fee of US $ 50 (TT 315) or its equivalent
payable by cash or certified checks to the North West Regional Health Authority
at the second address below.
Bids must be accompanied by a bid security of 2 per cent of the bid price. The
original and six copies shall be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked:
“Tender for the Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Computer
Equipment and Peripherals Regional Health Authorities and Other Health
Institutions (IFB #15) in Trinidad and Tobago under the IDB Loan No.
937/OC-TT”. The envelope must be addressed to the Chairman - Tenders Committee,
at the second address below and be deposited in the tender box at the office of
the Chief Executive Officer, building 2 (same address) no later than 12 August
2002. They will be opened publicly shortly thereafter in the presence of the
bidders’ representatives who wish to be present.
The North West Regional Health Authority reserves the right to cancel the
present bidding process in its entirety or even partially without defraying any
cost incurred by any firm submitting its bids. The Authority does not bind
itself to accept the lowest or any other bid and reserves the right to void
these proceedings and no firm shall be entitled to compensation in such event.
Late bids will not be accepted.