PROCUREMENT GUIDELINES - Ministry of Finance and Planning

20GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT GUIDELINES3.7 Force Account3.7.1 Force Account means the execution of Works by using the PEsown personnel and equipment.3.7.2 If the PE determines that it has the required workforce to undertakeexecution of such Works, this method is appropriate in the followingcircumstances:(a) when quantities are difficult to define in advance;(b) contractors are unlikely to bid at reasonable prices;(c) work should be carried out without interrupting the ongoing work;and(d) emergency situations that need urgent attention.Details ofemergencyprocurement isgiven inProcurementManual 3.8.13.8 Emergency Procurement3.8.1 (a) A PE may utilize this method of Procurement –(i) in exceptional circumstances, such as manmade or naturaldisasters;(ii) to meet unforeseen social obligations and such other similarsituations which shall be determined and declared by theGoSL as being an emergency situation which warrantsProcurements under the provisions contained herein;(b) to initiate Procurements exceeding the financial thresholdsstipulated under Guideline 2.14, a formal approval shall beobtained from the relevant authorities at the first availableopportunity.Provisions available to meet Emergency Procurement needs3.8.2 For Works not exceeding SLR 25 Million (Sri Lanka Rupees TwentyFive Million), the PE may also use any of the following provisions tomeet the emergency Procurement requirements:(a) The bidding document will disclose an itemized priced Bills ofQuantity based on the Engineer’s/Consultant’s estimate;(b) All bidders who participate in bidding will be allowed to bid apercentage above or below the Engineer’s/Consultant’s estimate;