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Ministry of Education Cooperative Republic of Guyana Invitation for Bids (IFB/MOE(NPATB): 13/2021)

Cooperative Republic of Guyana

1.The Ministry of Education invites sealed bids from Reputable contractors for the following items:

Supply, Delivery, Installation & Testing of Solar Systems with Installation of Televisions– Remote Riverine & Hinterland Areas
2. Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) procedures, specified in the Procurement Act, 2003 and Regulations, 2004, and is open to all eligible Contractors.

3.Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from Procurement Unit, Ministry of Education, Lot 21 Brickdam, Stabroek, telephone number 227-0470. An inspection of the Bidding Document can be conducted at the above address between the hours of 8:30 to 4:00 hours on week days.

4.Bid Security is required for projects listed above.

5.All bids must be accompanied by Valid National Insurance Scheme and Guyana Revenue Authority Compliance Certificates.

6.The Tender document may be purchased from the Ministry of Education, Lot 21 Brickdam, Stabroek for a non-refundable fee of three thousand dollars ($3,000). The method of payment accepted will be cash. Documents will be available for purchase from the 07th May, 2021. If they’re any queries, bidders are asked to submit a written letter of enquiry to the Procurement Unit before Friday, 26th May, 2021.

7.The tender must be enclosed in a plain sealed envelope bearing no identity of the Tenderer and must be clearly marked on the top, left hand corner ‘As stated Above’. Late bids will be rejected.

a. Submit one (1) hardcopy and 2 electronic Copies (flash drives) with an exact PDF version of the hard copy tender.
b.Ensure the envelope of the hardcopy and the electronic copy are identically labeled.
c.The two electronic copies (flash drives) should be placed in a smaller envelope and properly affixed to the hardcopy submission.

8.All tenders must be delivered to the address below on or before 9:00am on Tuesday 01st June, 2021. All bids will be opened in the presence of the supplier(s) or their representative(s) who choose to attend. No electronic bidding will be permitted. Late bids will be rejected

9.Address:
Chairman
National Procurement & Tender Administration Board
Ministry of Finance Compound
Main & Urquhart Streets
G/town

10.The Employer reserves the right to accept or reject any or all the Tenders without assigning any reason.

Permanent Secretary

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(ESCP) - Draft Version

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1. The Co-operative Republic of Guyana (hereafter, the “Recipient”) will implement the Guyana Education Sector Program Project (the Project) through the Ministry of Education and its Project Implementation Unit (PIU). The International Development Association, IDA (hereinafter, the “Association”) has agreed to provide financing for the Project.
2. The Recipient will implement material measures and actions so that the Project is implemented in accordance with the Environmental and Social Standards (ESSs). This Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) sets out material measures and actions, any specific documents and plans, as well as the timing for the each of these.
3. The Recipient will also comply with the provisions of any other environmental and social (E&S) documents required under the ESSs and referred to in this ESCP, such as the Labor Management Procedures (LMP), Indigenous Peoples Planning Framework (IPPF), Indigenous Peoples Plan (IPP), E-Waste Management Guidelines and other E&S provisions and plans and the timelines specified in those E&S documents.
4. The Recipient is responsible for compliance with all requirements of the ESCP even when implementation of specific measures and actions is conducted by the Ministry, agency or unit referenced in one above.
5. Implementation of the material measures and actions set out in this ESCP will be monitored and reported to the Association by the Recipient as required by the ESCP and the conditions of the legal agreement, and the Association will monitor and assess progress and completion of the material measures and actions throughout implementation of the Project.
6. As agreed by the Association and the Recipient, this ESCP may be revised from time to time during Project implementation, to reflect adaptive management of Project changes and unforeseen circumstances or in response to assessment of Project performance conducted under the ESCP itself. In such circumstances, the Recipient will agree to the changes with the Association and will update the ESCP to reflect such changes. Agreement on changes to the ESCP will be documented through the exchange of letters signed between the Association and the Recipient (through its authorized representative under the legal agreement) and the Ministry of Education, acting through the Minister of Education. The Recipient will promptly disclose the updated ESCP. Depending on the project, the ESCP may also specify the funding necessary for completion of a measure or action.
7. Where Project changes, unforeseen circumstances, or Project performance result in changes to the risks and impacts during Project implementation, the Recipient shall provide additional funds, if needed, to implement actions and measures to address such risks and impacts, which may include environmental, health, safety, labor, gender-based violence, land acquisition, biodiversity or habitats, cultural heritage and stakeholder engagement.

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