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PROCUREMENT GUIDELINES - Ministry of Finance and Planning

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GOVERNMENT <strong>PROCUREMENT</strong> <strong>GUIDELINES</strong> 53(iv) for a joint venture:* application <strong>of</strong> the margin <strong>of</strong> preference would be limitedonly to joint ventures <strong>of</strong> individual firms who meet thecriteria stipulated in (b) (iii) above; <strong>and</strong>* it should be registered in Sri Lanka.Clarifications from Bidders7.9.7 During the evaluation <strong>of</strong> bids (particularly for complex Works) theremay be a need to seek clarification from a bidder with the sole purpose<strong>of</strong> ensuring that the Bid can be properly <strong>and</strong> fairly evaluated. Theseclarifications should not:(a) permit any substantive change to the bidder’s initial response;<strong>and</strong>(b) change in the bid price, except correction <strong>of</strong> arithmetical errorsin the pricing <strong>of</strong> the bid.7.9.8 The bidder should be able to clearly comprehend that any clarificationsought is only for the aforementioned purpose only.7.9.9 At the request made by the TEC, the PE will seek such clarificationsfrom the bidder in writing.Lowest Evaluated Substantial Responsive BidGeneral Principles:7.9.10 Bids shall be first evaluated strictly according to the criteria <strong>and</strong>methodology specified in the bidding documents <strong>and</strong> such evaluatedBids shall be compared to determine the lowest evaluated substantiallyresponsive Bid.Unrealistic Rates7.9.11 Upon selection <strong>of</strong> the lowest substantially responsive Bid:(a) If such bidder has quoted unrealistically low rates on critical orvery important items, the bidder shall be requested to prove tothe satisfaction <strong>of</strong> the TEC, how the bidder intends to procure

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