Procurement Practices. The Principal Recipient shall ensure that the procurement of Finished Pharmaceutical Products under this Agreement adheres to the Interagency Operational Principles for Good Pharmaceutical Procurement. In cases where actual practices differ from these principles, the Principal Recipient shall demonstrates to the Global Fund that it has established a comparable system of competitive, transparent and accountable procurement using a group of pre-qualified suppliers and the application of necessary quality assurance mechanisms. In addition, Principal Recipients shall ensure that the procurement of Finished Pharmaceutical Products under this Agreement complies with the principles set forth in the Interagency Guidelines: A Model Quality Assurance System for Procurement Agencies (as amended from time to time).
Procurement Practices. A procuring entity must conduct procurement in a transparent manner consistent with the GPA, avoid conflict of interest, and prevent corrupt practices. Additionally, parties are to ensure that their procedures do not preclude competition or create unnecessary obstacles to international trade. The GPA also establishes general rules regarding the systems through which suppliers engage in competitive bidding for contracts (i.e., open, selective, and limited tendering procedures).
Procurement Practices. The Principal Recipient shall keep the Global Fund continuously informed about the policies and practices that it shall use to contract for goods and services under this Agreement. At a minimum, the policies and practices governing all procurement under the Program shall conform to the requirements (i) through (viii) listed below and, where Health Products are being procured, those in Article 19 of this Agreement. The Principal Recipient shall ensure that such policies and practices are followed at all times.
i. Contracts shall be awarded on a transparent and, subject only to established exemptions included in written procurement policies and practices provided to the Global Fund, on a competitive basis.
ii. All solicitations for contract bids must be clearly notified to all prospective bidders, which shall be given a sufficient amount of time to respond to such solicitation.
iii. Solicitations for goods and services shall provide all information necessary for a prospective bidder to prepare a bid and, as such, shall be based upon a clear and accurate description of the proposed terms and conditions of the contract and the goods or services to be acquired.
iv. The conditions of participating in a contract bid shall be limited to those that are essential to ensure the participant’s capability to fulfill the contract in question and compliance with domestic procurement laws.
v. Contracts shall be awarded only to responsible contractors that possess the ability to successfully perform the contracts.
vi. No more than a reasonable price (as determined, for example, by a comparison of price quotations and market prices) shall be paid to obtain goods and services.
vii. The Principal Recipient and its representatives and agents shall not engage in any of the practices described in Article 21(b) in relation to such procurement.
viii. The Principal Recipient shall maintain records documenting in detail the receipt and use of goods and services acquired under the Agreement by the Principal Recipient, the nature and extent of solicitations of prospective suppliers of goods and services acquired by the Principal Recipient, and the basis of award of Principal Recipient contracts and orders.
Procurement Practices. The Principal Recipient shall ensure that the procurement of pharmaceutical products under this Agreement adheres to the Interagency Operational Principles for Good Pharmaceutical Procurement, unless, in cases where actual practices differ from the Interagency Operational Principles for Good Pharmaceutical Procurement, the Principal Recipient demonstrates, in form and substance satisfactory to the Global Fund, a comparable system of competitive procurement by a group of pre-qualified suppliers, transparency and accountability to their practices, and the application of necessary quality assurance mechanisms.
Procurement Practices. Inclusion of GFA standards in commercial con- tracts
Procurement Practices. Procurement will be handled by Xxxxxxxxxxxx County pursuant to its standard procurement policies and procedures, a copy of which has been provided to the Manager, which shall be obligated to observe Xxxxxxxxxxxx County's standard procurement policies and procedures. To the greatest extent possible, the Xxxxxxxxxxxx County will provide participation in bulk purchases of services to reduce the costs of operating the District. Xxxxxxxxxxxx County shall be solely responsible for developing project plans and specifications, requests for bids and other bid solicitation material. and for approving and administering contracts relating to improvements or repairs to property in the District, including but not limited to major capital projects, such as, dredging, shoreline stabilization, and construction or repair of boat ramps. Manager shall be consulted prior to final approval regarding such project plans and specifications. Xxxxxxxxxxxx County and Manager will collaborate in considering Manager's input and addressing any concerns with plans and specifications.
Procurement Practices. Supplier will purchase materials using industry best purchasing practices which include, but shall not be limited to, Economic Order Quantities, ABC Order Policies, minimum build quantities, minimum order quantities (MOQ), minimum package quantities, and component overfill policy to enhance overall supply chain efficiency and minimize waste and liability.
Procurement Practices. Without any limitation or restriction upon any of the provisions of the Guidelines, the Borrower shall ensure, in respect of the procurement of works in accordance with the procedures referred to in Part A hereof, that:
1. All tender documents shall be made available in the English language, as well as in the Lao language;
2. Foreign bidders shall not be required to have local agents;
3. No prior registration of foreign bidders shall be required;
4. No preference shall be granted on the basis of: (a) national origin of the bidder, except as provided in paragraphs 2.55 and 2.56 of the Guidelines, and paragraphs 1 through 4 of Appendix 2 thereto; (b) the legal nature of the bidder; or (c) any financial facilities offered by a bidder, such as export credit or suppliers’ credit;
5. The opening of bids shall take place in public and in the presence of all bidders wishing to attend, including foreign bidders; and
6. Awards shall be made to the lowest evaluated bidder, irrespective of the bidder’s national origin. Part F: Review by the Association of Procurement Decisions
1. Review of pre-qualifications: with respect to the pre- qualification of bidders as provided in Part D hereof, the procedures set forth in paragraph 1 of Appendix 1 to the Guidelines shall apply.
2. Review of invitations to bid and of proposed awards and final contracts: With respect to: (i) all contracts awarded pursuant to the provisions of Part A hereof; and (ii) each contract for goods estimated to cost the equivalent of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or more per contract, the procedures set forth in paragraphs 2 and 4 of Appendix 1 to the Guidelines shall apply. Where payments for such contract are to be made out of the Special Account, such procedures shall be modified to ensure that the two (2) conformed copies of the contract required to be furnished to the Association pursuant to said paragraph 2 (d) shall be furnished to the Association prior to the making of the first payment out of the Special Account in respect of such contract.
3. With respect to each contract to be awarded pursuant to the provisions of Part C hereof the Borrower, shall furnish to the Association for its review and approval a draft of the negotiated contract, and shall furthermore furnish to the Association two conformed copies of each such contract promptly after its execution and prior to the delivery to the Association of the first application for withdrawal of funds from the Credit Account or to maki...
Procurement Practices. Qualified Solution Provider will develop a plan to accommodate the procurement practices of the housing agencies that oversee regulated Affordable Housing portfolios in New York State (NYC Housing Preservation & Development, NYS Housing & Community Renewal).
Procurement Practices. A Party’s purchase or acquisition of Program Property, or a Host City’s retention of any Contractor, shall be governed by the procedural formalities and requirements of the Host City. The Parties agree that, to the extent practicable and not otherwise required by applicable law, Contractors should be selected after a competitive process that considers both price and capacity or qualifications to perform.
