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What is the purpose of the Bid Security as stated in Section 27?
What is the purpose of the Bid Security as stated in Section 27?
To guarantee that the winning bidder will enter into a contract with the Procuring Entity within the stipulated time and furnish the required performance security.
What happens to a bidder who withdraws his bid before the deadline?
What happens to a bidder who withdraws his bid before the deadline?
He shall no longer be allowed to submit another bid for the same contract either directly or indirectly.
What is the purpose of the Preliminary Examination of Bids as stated in Section 30?
What is the purpose of the Preliminary Examination of Bids as stated in Section 30?
To examine the technical components of the bids using 'pass/fail' criteria to determine whether all required documents are present.
What is the upper limit for Bid prices as stated in Section 31?
What is the upper limit for Bid prices as stated in Section 31?
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What is the duration of the Bid validity as stated in Section 28?
What is the duration of the Bid validity as stated in Section 28?
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What happens to bids that do not contain all the bid requirements of the technical component?
What happens to bids that do not contain all the bid requirements of the technical component?
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Where and when are all bids publicly opened as stated in Section 29?
Where and when are all bids publicly opened as stated in Section 29?
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What is the purpose of the minutes of the bid opening?
What is the purpose of the minutes of the bid opening?
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What are the documents that the Bidding Documents shall include according to the Republic Act No. 9184?
What are the documents that the Bidding Documents shall include according to the Republic Act No. 9184?
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What is the purpose of the pre-procurement conference according to Section 20 of the Act?
What is the purpose of the pre-procurement conference according to Section 20 of the Act?
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What is the main requirement for specifications in the Procurement of Goods?
What is the main requirement for specifications in the Procurement of Goods?
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What is the principle of access to information in the preparation of the Bidding Documents?
What is the principle of access to information in the preparation of the Bidding Documents?
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What is the purpose of the Form of Bid in the Bidding Documents?
What is the purpose of the Form of Bid in the Bidding Documents?
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What is the purpose of the Bid Security in the Bidding Documents?
What is the purpose of the Bid Security in the Bidding Documents?
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What is the main purpose of the Instructions to Bidders in the Bidding Documents?
What is the main purpose of the Instructions to Bidders in the Bidding Documents?
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Can the Procuring Entity require additional document requirements or specifications in the Bidding Documents?
Can the Procuring Entity require additional document requirements or specifications in the Bidding Documents?
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What are the two components of a bid, and how should they be submitted?
What are the two components of a bid, and how should they be submitted?
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What is the deadline for the receipt of bids, and what factors are considered in setting it?
What is the deadline for the receipt of bids, and what factors are considered in setting it?
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Can a bidder modify their bid, and what are the requirements for doing so?
Can a bidder modify their bid, and what are the requirements for doing so?
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What is the basis for evaluating the eligible prospective bidders, and what is the outcome of this evaluation?
What is the basis for evaluating the eligible prospective bidders, and what is the outcome of this evaluation?
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What is the requirement for the submission of eligibility requirements, and what is the subsequent step?
What is the requirement for the submission of eligibility requirements, and what is the subsequent step?
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What is the consequence of submitting bids after the deadline?
What is the consequence of submitting bids after the deadline?
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What is the role of the GPPB in the bidding process, and what is the reference to G-EPS?
What is the role of the GPPB in the bidding process, and what is the reference to G-EPS?
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What is the requirement for the certification of statements made and documents submitted by a prospective bidder?
What is the requirement for the certification of statements made and documents submitted by a prospective bidder?
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