Common use of Qualification and Disqualification of Bidders Clause in Contracts

Qualification and Disqualification of Bidders. 8.1 The Procuring Agency shall determine to its satisfaction whether the Bidder that is selected as having submitted the lowest evaluated responsive bid is qualified to perform the Contract satisfactorily, in accordance with the criteria listed in ITB Clause 29.2. 8.2 The determination shall take into account the Bidder’s financial, technical or production capabilities (in case of manufacturer), infrastructure of the firm, past performance in similar contracts, engineering staff and their capabilities, inventory of spare parts, repair and calibration tools, workshop facilities to provide the after sales services. It shall be based upon an examination of the documentary evidence of the Bidder’s qualifications submitted by the Bidder, pursuant to ITB Clause 29.2, as well as such other information/ premises visit as the Procuring Agency deems necessary and appropriate. 8.3 Bidders that are found to consistently fail to provide satisfactory performances or are found to be indulging in corrupt or fraudulent practices shall be debarred & blacklisted as provided in Punjab Procurement Rules, 2014.