ADDENDUM 1

Please include this amendment when submitting the bid.

Following Changes are brought to the TOR

• The addendum brought to clause 10.4 of Section I is as follows:

10.4.1.  All the pages submitted with the bid shall be stamped and bound together. Loose pages will not be accepted.

10.4.2.  The interested parties/companies are invited to submit a proposal as per the instructions given in clause 10.4.9 The proposal will be the basis for contract negotiations and ultimately for a signed contract with the selected supplier/company.

10.4.3.  The Bidder shall express the price of their goods and services in Maldivian Rufiyaa

10.4.4.  The Bidder should express the duration of the works clearly in days.

10.4.5.  The Bidder shall be responsible for all tax obligations with the conformity to the prevailing laws and regulations of the Maldives.

10.4.6.  If the bidder prefers, they have the option to submit proposals for one, or all of the vehicles mentioned in Section II

10.4.7.  The Bidder is expected to examine all instructions, forms, terms, and specifications in the Tendering Documents.  Failure to furnish all information or documentation including the given form sets, in the order given in the sub-clause 10.4.9, required by the Tendering Documents may result in the rejection of the tender.

10.4.8.  All the documents mentioned in Section IV, shall be submitted with the proposal. If not submitted, it may be disqualified at any stage of the evaluation.

10.4.9.  Bids shall be submitted in one envelope, containing the Proposal in the following order.

10.4.9.1.   Form 1- Bid Form

10.4.9.2.   Form 2-Bidder’s Information Form

10.4.9.2.1.   All the documents in the check list must be attached with this form.

10.4.9.3.   Form 3-Qualification and Information Form

10.4.9.3.1.   Reference letters/proof of experience of Similar works done by the supplier / company / individual and any other relevant document mentioned in the Form must be attached in the order listed in the form.

10.4.9.4.   Form 4: Financial Data form

10.4.9.4.1.    The Bidder shall submit the Audited Financial Statement for each of the last three years (in case the Audited Financial Statement is not available, a copy of tax return for the last 3 years shall be submitted) and the bank statement for the past year to demonstrate the current soundness of the Bidder’s Financial Position.

10.4.9.5.   Form 5: Annual Turnover Data Form

10.4.9.6.   Form 6-Specification Checklist

10.4.9.7.   Form 7-BOQ

10.4.9.8.   Company Profile

10.4.9.8.1.   Organizational Structure (shareholders certificate issued by Ministry of Economic Development must be attached)

10.4.9.9.   Delivery Period

10.4.9.10. Warranty Period in Number of Years (Minimum 12 Months)

10.4.9.10.1.   The Supplier warrants that all the Vehicles are in Good Condition and the warranty shall remain valid for Twelve (12) months, after the vehicles have been delivered to and accepted at the final destination.

10.4.9.10.2.   The procuring entity shall give notice to the supplier stating the nature of any such defects together with all available evidence thereof, promptly following the discovery thereof. The Procuring Entity shall afford all reasonable opportunity for the Supplier to inspect such defects.

10.4.9.10.3.    Upon receipt of such notice, the Supplier shall, within One (1) month, expeditiously repair or replace the defective Goods or parts thereof, at no cost to the Procuring Entity.

10.4.9.10.4.    If having been notified, the Supplier fails to remedy the defect within the period, the Procuring Entity may proceed to take within a reasonable period such remedial action as may be necessary, at the Supplier’s risk and expense and without prejudice to any other rights which the Procuring Entity may have against the Supplier under the Contract