1. The Bukidnon State University, through the Budget Approved by the Board of Regents 2021 (Fund 164) intends to apply the sum of EIGHT MILLION EIGHTY THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED PESOS (Php 8,080,300.00) being the ABC to payments under the contract for Supply and Delivery of Consolidated ICT Equipment, ICT Supplies and Digital Copier (Sub-lot) with identification number GS-P04-2021-05-10 . Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening.

2. The Bukidnon State University now invites bids for the above Procurement Project. Delivery of the Goods is required by Sixty Calendar Days (60 CD). Bidders should have completed, within Two (2) Years (May 10, 2019-May 10, 2021) from the date of submission and receipt of bids, a contract similar to the Project. The deion of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II (Instructions to Bidders).

3. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using a non-discretionary “pass/fail” criterion as specified in the 2016 revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) No. 9184.

a. Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, partnerships, or organizations with at least sixty percent (60%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines, and to citizens or organizations of a country the laws or regulations of which grant similar rights or privileges to Filipino citizens, pursuant to RA No. 5183.

4. Prospective Bidders may obtain further information from Bukidnon State University and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below during 8:00AM-5:00PM.

5. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be acquired by interested Bidders on April 20, 2021 from the given address and website(s) below Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) Office, 1ST Floor Supply, Research & Extension Building, Bukidnon State University, in the amount of Ten Thousand Pesos Only (Php 10,000.00). The Procuring Entity shall allow the bidder to present its proof of payment for the fees [Official Receipt, Payment Form and Deposit Slip through online].

6. The Bukidnon State University will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on April 27, 2021;2:00PM at Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Finance Building, Bukidnon State University, and/or through video conferencing or webcasting via ZOOM Meeting which shall be open to prospective bidders.

7. Bids must be duly received by the BAC Secretariat through: (i) manual submission at the office address indicated below, (ii) online or electronic submission as indicated below, or (iii) both on or before May 10, 2021; 2:00PM. Late bids shall not be accepted.

8. All Bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 14.

9. Bid opening shall be on May 10, 2021; 2:00PM onwards at the given address below Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Finance Building, Bukidnon State University/ ZOOM Meeting. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend the activity.

10. In case of a tie Bid, the BAC will conduct the Guidelines on the use of Non-Discretionary/Non-Discriminatory Selection criteria as Tie-Breaking Method in case of two or more Bidders are determined and declared as the Lowest Calculated and Responsive Bidder (LCRB)(GPPB Circular No.06-2005)

11. The Bukidnon State University reserves the right to reject any and all bids, declare a failure of bidding, or not award the contract at any time prior to contract award in accordance with Sections 35.6 and 41 of the 2016 revised IRR of RA No. 9184, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders.