GOVERNMENT OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
Office of the National Authorising Officer/EDF
25th August 2014.
Dear Sirs,
SUBJECT: BANANA ACCOMPANYING MEASURES – MANAGEMENT OF BLACK SIGATOKA DISEASE
PUBLICATION REFERENCE : EuropeAid /135082/D/SUP/DM
INVITATION TO TENDER FOR PROCUREMENT OF SUPPLIES TO ENHANCE PLANT NUTRITION/GOOD HUSBANDRY PRACTICES
This is an invitation to tender for the above mentioned supply contract. Please find enclosed the following documents, which constitute the tender dossier:
A. Instructions to tenderers
B. Draft contract and special conditions, including annexes
− Draft contract
− Special conditions
-Annex i: General conditions
-Annex ii +iii: technical specifications + technical offer (to be tailored to the specific project)
−Annex iv: Budget breakdown (model financial offer)
−Annex v: Forms
C. Further information
− Administrative compliance grid
−Evaluation grid
D.
Tender form for a supply contract
FOr full information about procurement procedures please consult the Practical Guide and its annexes, which can be downloaded from the following web page:
http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/prag/document.do?locale=en
We look forward to receiving your tender and the accompanying tender guarantee before the submission deadline at the address specified in the documents.
Sincerely,
CARLEEN ROBERTS
NATIONAL AUTHORISING
OFFICER/EDF
Tel: 1-767 (448 -2424/5512 / 448 -2401 ext.3306
Mobile: 1 (767) 275-4484
Fax: 1-767-449-9443
E-mail:
Website: www.nao.dm
3rd Floor, Financial Centre
P.O Box 1102
Kennedy Avenue
Roseau
Commonwealth of Dominica
West Indies
A.
INSTRUCTIONS TO TENDERERS
PUBLICATION REF.: EuropeAid/135082/D/SUP/DM
By submitting a tender, tenderers fully and unreservedly accept the special and general conditions governing the contract as the sole basis of this tendering procedure, whatever their own conditions of sale may be, which they hereby waive. Tenderers are expected to examine carefully and comply with all instructions, forms, contract provisions and specifications contained in this tender dossier. Failure to submit a tender containing all the required information and documentation within the deadline specified will lead to the rejection of the tender. No account can be taken of any remarks in the tender relating to the tender dossier; remarks may result in the immediate rejection of the tender without further evaluation.
These Instructions set out the rules for the submission, selection and implementation of contracts financed under this call for tenders, in conformity with the Practical Guide (available on the Internet at:
http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/work/procedures/index_en.htm).
1 Supplies to be provided
1.1
The subject of the contract is the supply, delivery, unloading by the Contractor of the following good to enhance plant nutrition/good husbandry practises: Procurement of Supplies to enhance plant Nutrition/good husbandry practices
•810 litres; Propiconazole
•1700 kg; Dithiocarbamate
•1000 litres (200 boxes) ; Fenpropimorph
•500 litres; Pyrimethanil
•2500 gallons; Oxamyltothe
Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica,
Division of Agriculture, Botanic Gardens Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica, delivered duty paid (DDP) within 60 day from the signature of the contract.
1.2
The supplies must comply fully with the technical specifications set out in the tender dossier (technical annex) and conform in all respects with the drawings, quantities, models, samples, measurements and other instructions.
1.3
Tenderers are not authorised to tender for a variant solution in addition to the present tender.
2. Timetable
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DATE |
TIME* |
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Clarification meeting / site visit (if any) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
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Deadline for requesting clarifications from the Contracting Authority |
12th September 2014, 3 pm |
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Last date on which clarifications are issued by the Contracting Authority |
19th September 2014 |
3 pm |
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Deadline for submission of tenders |
1st October 2014 12 pm |
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Tender opening session |
1st October 2014 |
2:30 pm |
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Notification of award to the successful tenderer |
13th October 2014 |
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Signature of the contract |
27th October 2014 |
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*All times are in the time zone of the country of the Contracting Authority
3 Provisional date
*All times are in the time zone of the country of the Contracting Authority Provisional date
3. Participation
3.1
Participation is open to all legal persons [participating either individually or in a grouping (consortium) of tenderers which are established in a Member State of the European Union or in a country or territory of the regions covered and/or authorised by the specific instruments applicable to the programme under which the contract is financed (see item 22 below). All goods supplied under this contract must originate in one or more of these countries. Participation is also open to international organisations. Participation of natural persons is directly governed by the specific instruments applicable to the programme under which the contract is financed.
3.2
These terms refer to all nationals of the above states and to all legal entities, companies or partnerships established in the above states. For the purposes of proving compliance with this rule, tenderers being legal persons, must present the documents required under that country’s law. In case of doubt, the Contracting Authority may ask the tenderer to provide evidence demonstrating actual compliance with the "establishment" criteria. For this purpose, legal person have to demonstrate that their legal person is formed under the law of an eligible State and that its realseat is within an eligible State. "Real seat" Must be understood as the place where its managing board and its central administration are located or its principal place of business.
3.3
These rules apply to:
a) tenderers
b) members of a consortium
c) any subcontractors.
3.4
Natural persons, companies or undertakings falling into one of the situations set out in section 2.3.3 of the Practical Guide are excluded from participation in and the award of contracts. Tenderers must provide declarations that they are not in any of these exclusion situations. The declarations must cover all the members of a joint venture/consortium. Tenderers who make false declarations may also incur financial penalties and exclusion in accordance with section 2.3.4 of the Practical Guide.
The exclusion situations referred to above also apply to subcontractors. When requested by the Contracting Authority, tenderers/contractors must submit declarations from the intended subcontractors that they are not in any of the exclusion situations. In cases of doubt over declarations, the Contracting Authority will request documentary evidence that subcontractors are not in a situation that excludes them.
Instructions to tenderers
3.5
To be eligible to take part in this tender procedure, tenderers must prove to the satisfaction of the Contracting Authority that they comply with the necessary legal, technical and financial requirements and have the means to carry out the contract effectively.
3.6
Where tenders include subcontracting, it is recommended that the contractual arrangements between tenderers and their subcontractors include mediation, according to national and international practices, as a method of dispute resolution.
4. Origin
4.1
Unless otherwise provided in the contract, all goods purchased under the contract must originate in a Member State of the European Union or in a country or territory of the regions covered and/or authorised by the specific instruments applicable to the programme specified in clause 3.1 above. For these purposes, ‘origin’means the place where the goods are mined, grown, produced or manufactured and/or from which services are provided. The origin of the goods must be determined according to the relevant international agreements (notably WTO agreements), which are reflected in EU legislation on rules of origin for customs purposes: the Customs Code (Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92) in particular its Articles 22 to 246 thereof, and the Code's implementing provisions (Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93. [
Tenderers must provide an undertaking signed by their representative certifying compliance with this requirement. For more details, see point 2.3.1 Practical Guide.
4.2
When submitting tenders, tenderers must state expressly that all the goods meet the requirements concerning origin and must state the countries of origin. They may be asked to provide additional information in this connection.
5. Type of contract
Unit price
6. Currency
Tenders must be presented in Euro Currency
7. Lots
This tender is not divided into lots.
8. Period of validity
8.1
Tenderers will be bound by their tenders for a period of 90 days from the deadline for the submission of tenders.
8.2
In exceptional cases and prior to the expiry of the original tender validity period, the Contracting Authority may ask tenderers in writing to extend this period by 40 days. Such requests and the responses to them must be made in writing. Tenderers that agree to do so will not be permitted to modify their tenders and they are bound to extend the validity of their tender guarantees for the revised period of validity of the tender. If they refuse, without forfeiture of their tender guarantees, their participation in the tender procedure will be terminated.
8.3
The successful tenderer will be bound by its tender for a further period of 60 days. The further period is added to the validity period of the tender irrespective of the date of notification.
MINISTRY OF FINANCE - PROPOSALS FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES IN RESPECT OF THE INSTALLATION OF CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING DIFFUSERS IN THE OFFICES OF MINISTRY OF LEGAL AFFAIRS ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF THE FINANCIAL CENTRE
The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica through the Ministry of Finance invites proposals from suitably qualified persons or firms for the installation of eight (8) central air-con difusers in the offices of the Ministry of Legal Affairs on the third floor, Financial Centre.
Said works entail the following: -
- The removal of eight (8) surplus diffusers from offices of the Dominica Medical Board located on the second floor, Financial Centre.
- The relocation of same to the offices of the Ministry of Legal Affairs.
- The provision of all materials, including flexible ducting required for the successful completion of above works.
Proposals should be submitted to:
The Financial Secretary
Ministry of Finance
5th Floor, Financial Centre
Kennedy Avenue
ROSEAU
E-mail:
The deadline for receipt of tenders is September 05, 2014.
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Finalisation of the National Policy and Action Plan for the Stimulation and Expansion of Manufacturing in the Commonwealth of Dominica
The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica, represented by the National Authorising Officer for the European Development Fund, is seeking to finalise the Draft Policy for the Stimulation and Expansion of Manufacturing to address, among other things, (i) the establishment of competitive tax rates which will be conducive for the expansion of locally established manufacturing operations and also critical for attracting Foreign Direct Investments; (ii) the need for new legislation (Fiscal Incentives Act, 1973), especially as it relates to the stimulation of growth in the manufacturing sector; (iii) specific recommendations in support of industrialisation, particularly through the development of geothermal energy, given the Government’s substantial investment into geothermal energy exploration and development with the expectation that it will lead to the expansion of manufacturing investments; (iv) market targeting; and (v) support from key bilateral partners.
The policy will also seek to address difficulties with regards to facilitating investments into the manufacturing sector.
Overall objective
The overall objective of the contract will be to create the appropriate policy environment, which will lead to the development of a flourishing manufacturing sector and to Dominica becoming a sub regional centre for manufacturing in the OECS region.
Purpose
The purposes of this contract are as follows:
- Revision, update and finalisation of the National Policy for the Manufacturing Sector in the Commonwealth of Dominica which takes into account the broad legal and regulatory framework of Dominica, as well as the state and sustainability of the Manufacturing sector; and is the official position of the country’s government and its relevant public and private stakeholders.
- Development of the Action Plan for the Stimulation and Expansion of the Manufacturing Sector in the Commonwealth of Dominica, which is completed in a manner that delineates actions with related timelines, priority rating, responsible agencies, milestones and estimated costs to effectively implement the objectives of the National Policy for the Manufacturing Sector.
Specific work
- Review of Draft Policy for the Stimulation and Expansion of Manufacturing and Inception Report.
- Obtain information with regards to difficulties currently being experienced by manufacturers and their perspectives with regards to solutions to these difficulties. The expert will also meet public sector stakeholders to be informed of the Government’s vision for this sector, particularly in light of its ongoing investment in the development of geothermal energy production, and the need for policy to complement this development undertaking.
- Conduct required research further to specific proposals, issues and items identified in the draft and emanating from discussions with stakeholders. Expert should complete required aforementioned research and make required edits or additions to develop a first Draft Policy and Action Plan For the Stimulation and Expansion of Manufacturing draft document no longer that six weeks (6) from date of commencement of contract.
- Conduct a consultation to present first Draft Policy and Action Plan for the Stimulation and Expansion of Manufacturing to key stakeholders. Key participants to the workshop will include Invest Dominica Authority, members of Dominica Manufacturers Association, other private sector business organisations, public sector officials including the National Authorising Officer, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Employment, Trade, Industry and Diaspora Affairs and the Dominica Bureau of Standards. The Expert should hold consultation with stakeholders no later than seven (7) weeks from the date of commencement of contract.
- Submission of final draft and report no longer than seven (7) weeks from the date of commencement of the contract.
- Through the Honourable Minister for Trade, presentation of Final Draft and Action Plan for the Stimulation and Expansion of Manufacturing to the Cabinet. Invest Dominica Authority and Expert should present final draft to Cabinet no longer than seven (7) weeks from the date of commencement of the contract.
- Consultant should submit final document, which takes into consideration comments and feedback from the Cabinet of Ministers no longer than eight (8) weeks from the date of commencement of the contract.
Project management
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Employment, Trade, Industry and Diaspora Affairs will be responsible for managing the contract on behalf of the National Authorising Officer for the European Development Fund.
The Invest Dominica Authority will direct and supervise the work of the expert and will have overall oversight of all activities and facilitate coordination with local entities and partners to ensure full participation and attendance at the consultations.
Key expert
Civil servants and other staff of the public administration of the partner country, or of international/regional organisations based in the country, shall only be approved to work as the expert if well justified. The justification should be submitted with the Expression of Interest and shall include information on the added value the expert will bring as well as proof that the expert is seconded or on personal leave.
The implementation of this project will be entrusted to the expert who will have full responsibility for providing obtaining other technical, legal support required, backstopping and support staff needed to ensure satisfactory implementation of the project activities. The profile of the key expert for this contract is as follows:
Qualifications and skills
- Advanced University degree in Finance, Economics, International Trade Law, Business Administration, or equivalent
- Fluent in English (written, spoken, understanding), French will be an asset.
General professional experience
- A minimum of 5 years and preferably more than 10 years of relevant professional experience on trade policy, economic development and a track record of working with similar stakeholders in the last three 3 years.
- Long and significant exposure to ACP issues (political, economic and social) and more specifically to those of the African or Caribbean region.
- Significant and broad experience in private sector development issues, particularly in the business environment, policy and strategy and planning.
- Demonstrated skills regarding the organisation, animation of seminars/workshops on access to funding matters notably for non-technical audience.
- Experience of working with various stakeholders in a multi-cultural context.
Specific professional experience
Working experience in Caribbean on several of the following areas:
- Must have in-depth knowledge of enabling environment in the Eastern Caribbean.
- Good knowledge of policy development and implementation in the Eastern Caribbean.
- Must have experience with EU development assistance programmes.
- Expert must be able to conduct consultations with private and public sector stakeholders, and deliver presentations to government officials.
The intended start date is 1st November 2014, at the latest, and the period of implementation of the contract will be 2 (two) months from this date.
The Expert will be selected in accordance with the Practical Guide to Contract Procedures for European Union External Actions.
Expressions of Interest (with requisite Curriculum Vitae and proof of nationality) must be delivered in a written form to the address below by 4:00pm on Friday, 19th September 2014:
Ms. Carleen Roberts
National Authorising Officer/EDF
3rd Floor, Financial Centre
Kennedy Avenue
P.O. Box 1102
Roseau
COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA
Email:
Tel.: 767 448 2424
Announcement
The Fisheries Division invites all fishers and fisher folks operating from the Portsmouth Fisheries Centre to a consultation meeting to be held on Wednesday august 20th, 2014 from 5:00pm at the Fisheries meeting room.
The consultation is aimed at reaching consensus on a series of new rules to be administered for all operators and users of the Portsmouth Fisheries Centre.
You are requested to make every effort to attend and be on time.
Announcement
Tenders are invited for the purchase of a Suzuki Grand Vitara 2004 vehicle- REGISTRATION NO.GA246
Tenders should be submitted in sealed envelopes to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of employment, Industry and Diaspora Affairs
Financial Centre
Roseau
Dominica
Deadline for receipt of tenders is September 19, 2014