Common use of Procurement of Goods and Services Clause in Contracts

Procurement of Goods and Services. 8.1 Where implementation of the Activity requires the award of procurement contracts, the Grantee shall maintain a written code or standards of conduct that shall govern the performance of its employees engaged in the awarding and administration of contracts. No employee, officer, or agent shall participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by UNOPS funds if a real or apparent conflict of interest would be involved. Such conflict would arise when the employee, officer or agent, or any member of the employee’s immediate family, the employee’s partner, or an organization which employs or is about to employ any of the parties indicated herein, has a financial or other interest in the firm selected for an award. The officers, employees, and agents of the Grantee shall neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favours, or anything of monetary value from contractors or parties to sub-agreements. However, the Grantee may set standards for situations in which the financial interest is not substantial or the gift is an unsolicited item of nominal value. The standards of conduct shall provide for disciplinary actions to be applied for violations of such standards by officers, employees, or agents of the Grantee. 8.2 The Grantee shall establish written procurement procedures if procurement of goods or services in excess of USD 2,500 is envisaged under this Agreement. All procurement transactions shall be conducted in a manner to provide, to the maximum extent practical, transparent, open and free competition and the use of resources in an ethical, efficient and effective manner. The Grantee shall be alert to organizational conflicts of interest as well as non-competitive practices among contractors that may restrict or eliminate competition or otherwise restrain trade. In order to ensure objective contractor performance and eliminate unfair competitive advantage, contractors that develop or draft specifications, requirements, statements of work, invitations for bids, and/or requests for proposals shall be excluded from competing for such procurements. Contracts shall be made to the offeror whose offer is responsive to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Grantee, price, quality, and other factors considered. Solicitations shall clearly establish all requirements that the bidder or offeror shall fulfil in order to be evaluated by the Grantee. Any and all offers may be rejected when it is in the Grantee's interest to do so.

Procurement of Goods and Services. 8.1 11.1 Where implementation of the Activity requires the award of procurement contracts, the Grantee shall maintain a written code or standards of conduct that shall govern the performance of its employees engaged in the awarding and administration of contracts. No employee, officer, or agent shall participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by UNOPS funds if a real or apparent conflict of interest would be involved. Such conflict would arise when the employee, officer or agent, or any member of the employee’s immediate family, the employee’s partner, or an organization which employs or is about to employ any of the parties indicated herein, has a financial or other interest in the firm selected for an award. The officers, employees, and agents of the Grantee shall neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favours, or anything of monetary value from contractors or parties to sub-agreements. However, the Grantee may set standards for situations in which the financial interest is not substantial or the gift is an unsolicited item of nominal value. The standards of conduct shall provide for disciplinary actions to be applied for violations of such standards by officers, employees, or agents of the Grantee. 8.2 11.2 The Grantee shall establish written procurement procedures if procurement of goods or services in excess of USD 2,500 is envisaged under this Agreement. All procurement transactions shall be conducted in a manner to provide, to the maximum extent practical, transparent, open and free competition and the use of resources in an ethical, efficient and effective manner. The Grantee shall be alert to organizational conflicts of interest as well as non-competitive practices among contractors that may restrict or eliminate competition or otherwise restrain trade. In order to ensure objective contractor performance and eliminate unfair competitive advantage, contractors that develop or draft specifications, requirements, statements of work, invitations for bids, and/or requests for proposals shall be excluded from competing for such procurements. Contracts shall be made to the offeror whose offer is responsive to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Grantee, price, quality, and other factors considered. Solicitations shall clearly establish all requirements that the bidder or offeror shall fulfil in order to be evaluated by the Grantee. Any and all offers may be rejected when it is in the Grantee's interest to do so. 11.3 Contracts shall be made only with responsible contractors who possess the potential ability to perform successfully under the terms and conditions of the proposed procurement. Consideration shall be given to such matters as contractor integrity, record of past performance, financial and technical resources, or accessibility to other necessary resources. 11.4 Procurement within Myanmar, whether for supplies or services, must be made from the private sector where possible. Restrictions may be imposed by UNOPS and/or LIFT. As is common practice, no salaries, consultancy fees or honoraria can be paid to employees of the government of Myanmar. 11.5 Procurement action for operational costs, as defined in Annex C, shall not take place any later than three (3) months before the end of the period of this Agreement unless agreed otherwise with UNOPS prior taking such action. 11.6 Grantees shall ensure that the conditions applicable under these General Conditions are also applicable to the contractor.

Procurement of Goods and Services. 8.1 Where implementation of the Activity requires the award of procurement contracts, the Grantee shall maintain a written code or standards of conduct that shall govern the performance of its employees engaged in the awarding and administration of contracts. No employee, officer, or agent shall participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by UNOPS funds if a real or apparent conflict of interest would be involved. Such conflict would arise when the employee, officer or agent, or any member of the employee’s immediate family, the employee’s partner, or an organization which employs or is about to employ any of the parties indicated herein, has a financial or other interest in the firm selected for an award. The officers, employees, and agents of the Grantee shall neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favours, or anything of monetary value from contractors or parties to sub-agreements. However, the Grantee may set standards for situations in which the financial interest is not substantial or the gift is an unsolicited item of nominal value. The standards of conduct shall provide for disciplinary actions to be applied for violations of such standards by officers, employees, or agents of the Grantee. 8.2 . The Grantee shall establish written procurement procedures if procurement of goods or services in excess of USD 2,500 is envisaged under this Agreement. All procurement transactions shall be conducted in a manner to provide, to the maximum extent practical, transparent, open and free competition and the use of resources in an ethical, efficient and effective manner. The Grantee shall be alert to organizational conflicts of interest as well as non-competitive practices among contractors that may restrict or eliminate competition or otherwise restrain trade. In order to ensure objective contractor performance and eliminate unfair competitive advantage, contractors that develop or draft specifications, requirements, statements of work, invitations for bids, and/or requests for proposals shall be excluded from competing for such procurements. Contracts shall be made to the offeror whose offer is responsive to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Grantee, price, quality, and other factors considered. Solicitations shall clearly establish all requirements that the bidder or offeror shall fulfil in order to be evaluated by the Grantee. Any and all offers may be rejected when it is in the Grantee's interest to do so. Contracts shall be made only with responsible contractors who possess the potential ability to perform successfully under the terms and conditions of the proposed procurement. Consideration shall be given to such matters as contractor integrity, record of past performance, financial and technical resources, or accessibility to other necessary resources. Grantees shall ensure that the conditions applicable under these General Conditions are also applicable to the contractor.

Procurement of Goods and Services. 8.1 11.1 Where implementation of the Activity Activities requires the award of procurement contracts, the Grantee shall maintain a written code or standards of conduct that shall govern the performance of its employees engaged in the awarding and administration of contracts. No employee, officer, or agent shall participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by UNOPS funds if a real or apparent conflict of interest would be involved. Such conflict would arise when the employee, officer or agent, or any member of the employee’s immediate family, the employee’s partner, or an organization organisation which employs or is about to employ any of the parties indicated herein, has a financial or other interest in the firm selected for an award. The officers, employees, and agents of the Grantee shall neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favours, or anything of monetary value from contractors or parties to sub-agreements. However, the Grantee may set standards for situations in which the financial interest is not substantial or the gift is an unsolicited item of nominal value. The standards of conduct shall provide for disciplinary actions to be applied for violations of such standards by officers, employees, or agents of the Grantee. 8.2 11.2 The Grantee shall establish written procurement procedures if procurement of goods or services in excess of USD 2,500 is envisaged under this Agreement. All procurement transactions shall be conducted in a manner to provide, to the maximum extent practical, transparent, open and free competition and the use of resources in an ethical, efficient and effective manner. The Grantee shall be alert to organizational organisational conflicts of interest as well as non-competitive practices among contractors that may restrict or eliminate competition or otherwise restrain trade. In order to ensure objective contractor performance and eliminate unfair competitive advantage, contractors that develop or draft specifications, requirements, statements of work, invitations for bids, and/or requests for proposals shall be excluded from competing for such procurements. Contracts shall be made to the offeror whose offer is responsive to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Grantee, price, quality, and other factors considered. Solicitations shall clearly establish all requirements that the bidder or offeror shall fulfil in order to be evaluated by the Grantee. Any and all offers may be rejected when it is in the Grantee's interest to do so. 11.3 Contracts shall be made only with responsible contractors who possess the potential ability to perform successfully under the terms and conditions of the proposed procurement. Consideration shall be given to such matters as contractor integrity, record of past performance, financial and technical resources, or accessibility to other necessary resources. 11.4 Grantees shall ensure that the conditions applicable under these General Conditions are also applicable to the contractor.

Procurement of Goods and Services. 8.1 Where implementation of the Activity requires the award of procurement contracts, the Grantee shall maintain a written code or standards of conduct that shall govern the performance of its employees engaged in the awarding and administration of contracts. No employee, officer, or agent shall participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by UNOPS funds if a real or apparent conflict of interest would be involved. Such conflict would arise when the employee, officer or agent, or any member of the employee’s immediate family, the employee’s partner, or an organization which employs or is about to employ any of the parties indicated herein, has a financial or other interest in the firm selected for an award. The officers, employees, and agents of the Grantee shall neither solicit nor accept gratuities, favours, or anything of monetary value from contractors or parties to sub-agreements. However, the Grantee may set standards for situations in which the financial interest is not substantial or the gift is an unsolicited item of nominal value. The standards of conduct shall provide for disciplinary actions to be applied for violations of such standards by officers, employees, or agents of the Grantee. 8.2 The Grantee shall establish written procurement procedures if procurement of goods or services in excess of USD 2,500 is envisaged under this Agreement. All procurement transactions shall be conducted in a manner to provide, to the maximum extent practical, transparent, open and free competition and the use of resources in an ethical, efficient and effective manner. The Grantee shall be alert to organizational conflicts of interest as well as non-competitive practices among contractors that may restrict or eliminate competition or otherwise restrain trade. In order to ensure objective contractor performance and eliminate unfair competitive advantage, contractors that develop or draft specifications, requirements, statements of work, invitations for bids, and/or requests for proposals shall be excluded from competing for such procurements. Contracts shall be made to the offeror whose offer is responsive to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Grantee, price, quality, and other factors considered. Solicitations shall clearly establish all requirements that the bidder or offeror shall fulfil in order to be evaluated by the Grantee. Any and all offers may be rejected when it is in the Grantee's interest to do so. 8.3 Contracts shall be made only with responsible contractors who possess the potential ability to perform successfully under the terms and conditions of the proposed procurement. Consideration shall be given to such matters as contractor integrity, record of past performance, financial and technical resources, or accessibility to other necessary resources. 8.4 Grantees shall ensure that the conditions applicable under these General Conditions are also applicable to the contractor.