“In case of foreign bidders, the eligibility requirements or statements, the bids, and all other documents to be submitted to the BAC must be in English. If the eligibility requirements or statements, the bids, and all other documents submitted to the BAC are in foreign language other than English, it must be accompanied by a translation of the documents in English. The documents shall be translated by the relevant foreign government agency, the foreign government agency authorized to translate documents, or a registered translator in the foreign bidder’s country; and shall be

authenticated by the appropriate Philippine foreign service establishment/post or the equivalent office having jurisdiction over the foreign bidder’s affairs in the Philippines.”

Verification and validation of submitted documents of the foreign JV partner shall be done during post qualification.

“The Bidder must submit a computation of its Net Financial Contracting Capacity (NFCC), which must be at least equal to the ABC to be bid, calculated as follows:

NFCC = [(Current assets minus current liabilities) (15)] minus the value of all outstanding or uncompleted portions of the projects under ongoing contracts, including awarded contracts yet to be started, coinciding with the contract to be bid.

The values of the domestic bidder’s current assets and current liabilities shall be based on the latest Audited Financial Statements submitted to the BIR.

The values of the domestic bidder’s current assets and current liabilities shall be based on the latest Audited Financial Statements submitted to the BIR.

For purposes of computing the foreign bidders’ NFCC, the value of the current assets and current liabilities shall be based on their audited financial statements prepared in accordance with international financial reporting standards.

If the prospective bidder opts to submit a committed Line of Credit, it must be at least equal to ten percent (10%) of the ABC to be bid. If issued by a foreign universal or commercial bank, it shall be confirmed or authenticated by a local universal or commercial bank.”

Query: What are your required PCAB Classifications and Category.

GENERAL BUILDING:

Categories: AA, A, B,

SPECIALTY:

Categories: AAA, AA, A, B, C, D

System: Air cooled System (DX), EBM EC FAN

Total Cooling Capacity: 55.1kW

Sensible Cooling Capacity: 51.1kW

“#12. Certification from IT Principal or IT Global Company stating its Data Center Services as one of its core offerings and that the bidder is its appointed Tier 1 Partner (or its equivalent).”

As written in the pre-bid conference guide; is this post-qualification document:

1.   A major documentary requirement;

2.   If we can provide its equivalent document; or,

3.   If this document can be waived altogether.

1.   What is the required Fire Rating for the Metal Doors? Are we going to provide Wired Vision Panel?

2.   For the Gypsum Cladding, are we only required to use Ordinary Gypsum Boards as specified in the BOQ, or are we going to use Fire Rated Gypsum Boards?

3.   For the Floor Topping requirement, what is the allowable thickness?

1. Minimum of 1 Hr. Provision of Wired Vision Panel is within the discretion of the bidder. If the bidder feels that it will be beneficial and there are no risks, then it should form part of its proposed designs.

2. Fire Rated – in compliance with TUI Tier III Fire rating standards for Wall Cladding

3. Thickness form part of the bidder’s proposed designs. Hence, the bidder should propose the thickness they believe will be sufficient and rationale of which should be included in the design narrative

1. Yes, provided that the aggregate amount of which should be 50% of the ABC, and the largest of these contracts must be equivalent to 25% of the ABC.

2. Submission should be the latest income and business tax returns. As per Section 34.2. of the 2016 Revised IRR of RA 9184, we quote:

“Within five (5) calendar days from receipt by the bidder of the notice from the BAC that the bidder has the Lowest Calculated Bid or Highest Rated Bid, the bidder shall submit to the BAC its latest income and business tax returns, and other appropriate licenses and permits required by law and stated in the Bidding Documents.”

3. Bid Submission extended to 3 May 2017.

For this project, “similar in nature” shall mean “Data Center Turnkey Engagement”.

For this project, “similar in nature” shall mean “Data Center Turnkey Engagement”.

5.4.

For this purpose, similar contracts shall mean “Data Center Turnkey Engagement”.

For this project, “similar in nature” shall mean “Data Center Turnkey Engagement”.

12.

29.2

Any of the following classifications and categories are acceptable:

GENERAL BUILDING:

Categories: AA, A, B,

SPECIALTY:

Categories: AAA, AA, A, B, C, D

l)    Architect

m)  Civil Engineer

n)   Electrical Engineer

o)   Mechanical Engineer

p)   Safety Officer with COSH and BOSH certifications

q)   Certified Data Center Professional

r)   Project Management Certification from PMP or PMI

Copy of PRC Licenses / Certificates of the employees  must be submitted in support thereof.

          i.    Architect

        ii.    Civil Engineer

       iii.    Electrical Engineer

       iv.    Mechanical Engineer

        v.    Safety Officer with COSH and BOSH certifications

       vi.    Certified Data Center Professional

      vii.    Project Management Certification from PMP or PMI

    viii.    Electronics and Communications Engineer

       ix.    Professional Communications Engineer

Copy of PRC Licenses / Certificates of the employees must be submitted in support thereof.

i.       Copy of the Proposal write up with design narrative well stated and signed/accepted by the end-user;

ii.       Copies of Shop Drawings or Conceptual Designs with appropriate title blocks showing the end-user company logo; or

iii.       Certification from the End-user stating that the bidder has completed the design and implementation of its data center with corresponding tier level or topology stated.

i.    Design Narrative – contractor must provide a write up of their understanding of the pre-developed designs and their complementing designs (if any)

ii.    Assumptions (if any)

iii.    Innovative Technology or Designs to be applied to complement the solution (if any)

iv.    Scope of Works

v.    Bill of Quantities – equipment branding must be disclosed

vi.    Commercial Offer (for Commercial Proposals Only)

vii.    Testing and Commissioning Scope of Works

viii.    Project Management/Construction Administration Scope of Works

ix.    Implementation Schedule/ Work Plan

x.    Project Team Organization

xi.    Service Inclusions – i.e. Training services

xii.    Service Exclusions

xiii.    Vendor Profile with Project References – must include the following:

i.    Design Narrative – contractor must provide a write up of their understanding of the pre-developed designs and their complementing designs (if any)

ii.    Assumptions (if any)

iii.    Innovative Technology or Designs to be applied to complement the solution (if any)

iv.    Scope of Works

v.    Testing and Commissioning Scope of Works

vi.    Project Management / Construction Administration Scope of Works

vii.    Implementation Schedule/ Work Plan

viii.    Project Team Organization

ix.    Service Inclusions – i.e. Training services

x.    Service Exclusions

     xi.    Reference Table of Bid Compliance (Softcopy of the excel sheet shall be provided to the bidders who bought the bidding documents). Bidders must explicitly mention in the Reference Table of Bid Compliance the exact reference page, section and/or item no. with a copy of that page attached in the proposal. Bidders must also submit softcopy of the Table of Bid Compliance along with the reference documents through a flash drive. In case of inconsistency between the submitted hardcopy and that of the softcopy, the hardcopy shall prevail.

xii.    Vendor Profile with Project References – must include the following:

3.1.5.1. DP-UPS PANEL A & B, 380V, 3PH.3W + 100%N + G, with MCCBs, meters, with copper busbars, Refer SLD for ratings, trip units & other details.

Incomer :

600A, 3pole, MCCB

Metering; CTs and Digital multi-function meter with RS485 port for BMS integration.

Outgoing:

500A, 3pole, MCCB – 1No..

300A, 3pole, MCCB – 4No.

100A, 3pole, MCCB – 1No. , LOADBANK

100A, 3pole, MCCB – 1No. , SPARE

100A, TVSS

3.1.5.2. UPS PANEL A & B, 380V, 3PH.3W + 100%N + G, with  MCCBs, meters, with copper busbars, Refer SLD for ratings, trip units & other details.

Incomer:

3 x 500A, 3pole, MCCB

Metering; CTs and Digital multi function meter

Outgoing:

500A, 3pole, MCCB – 1No.

250A, 3pole, MCCB – 4No.

100A, 3pole, MCCB – No.

100A, 3pole, MCCB – 1No. , LOADBANK

100A, 3pole, MCCB – 1No. , SPARE

100A, TVSS

3.1.5.3. DP AC PANEL, 380V, 3PH.3W + 100%N + G, with  MCCBs, meters, with copper busbars, Refer SLD for ratings, trip units & other details.

Incomer:

500A, 3pole, MCCB

Metering; CTs and Digital multi function meter

Outgoing:

250A, 3pole, MCCB – 4No.

60A, 3pole, MCCB – 2No.

100A, 3pole, MCCB – 1No. , SPARE

100A, TVSS

3.1.5.4. PP UPS PANEL A & B, 380V, 3PH.3W + 100%N + G, with  MCCBs, meters, with copper busbars, Refer SLD for ratings, trip units & other details.

Incomer:

250A, 3pole, MCCB

Metering; CTs and Digital multi function meter

Outgoing:

30A, 3pole, MCCB – 47No.

100A, 3pole, MCCB – 1No. , SPARE.

3.1.5.5. PP UPS A3 380V, 3PH.3W + 100%N + G, with  MCCBs, meters, with copper busbars, Refer SLD for ratings, trip units & other details.

Incomer:

150A, 3pole, MCCB

Metering; CTs and Digital multi function meter

Outgoing:

30A, 3pole, MCCB – 32No.

3.1.5.6. Transformers

400KVA, Step-up Transformer 220/380V K-rated

3.1.5.1. UPS PANEL A & B, 400V, 3PH + 100%N + G, with  MCCBs, meters, with copper busbars, Refer SLD for ratings, trip units & other details.

Incomer :

600A, 3pole, MCCB 

Metering; CTs and Digital multi function meter

Outgoing :

400A, 3pole, MCCB – 5Nos.

100A, TVSS

3.1.5.2. DP-UPS PANEL A & B, 400V, 3PH + 100%N + G, with  MCCBs, meters, with copper busbars, Refer SLD for ratings, trip units & other details.

Incomer :

1 x 400A, 3pole, MCCB 

2 x 300A, 3pole, MCCB 

Metering; CTs and Digital multi function meter

Outgoing :

200A, 3pole, MCCB – 2Nos.

300A, 3pole, MCCB – 1No.

400A, 3pole, MCCB – 1No. , LOADBANK

100A, 3pole, MCCB – 2Nos.

100A, TVSS

3.1.5.3. DP AC PANEL, 230V, 3PH + 100%N + G, with  MCCBs, meters, with copper busbars, Refer SLD for ratings, trip units & other details.

Incomer :

800A, 3pole, MCCB 

Metering; CTs and Digital multi function meter

Outgoing :

200A, 3pole, MCCB – 3Nos.

60A, 3pole, MCCB – 2Nos.

100A, 3pole, MCCB – 2Nos.

100A, TVSS

3.1.5.3. PP UPS PANEL A & B, 400V, 3PH + 100%N + G, with  MCCBs, meters, with copper busbars, Refer SLD for ratings, trip units & other details.

Incomer :

200A, 3pole, MCCB 

Metering; CTs and Digital multi function meter

Outgoing :

30A, 1pole, MCCB – 48Nos.

100A TVSS

3.1.5.4. MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL 230V, 3PH+ 100%N + G, with  MCCBs, meters, with copper busbars, Refer SLD for ratings, trip units & other details.

Incomer :

1600A, 3pole, MCCB 

Metering; CTs and Digital multi function meter

Outgoing :

1000A, 3pole, MCCB – 2Nos.

100A, TVSS

3.1.5.5. 400KVA, Step-up Transformer 230/400V K-rated

3.1.5.5.1. 1600AT, ACB, 230V (replacement)

The Contractor shall be responsible in facilitating and ensuring that all essential permits and/or clearances are secured to legitimize the construction works as mandated by Law. Cost of which shall be through the account of the Contractor.

The Contractor shall be responsible in facilitating and ensuring that all essential permits and/or clearances are secured to legitimize the construction works as mandated by Law. Cost of which shall be through the account of the Contractor.

In addition, the bidder shall be responsible in securing all required construction permits as mandated by law, including permits or clearances from the University of the Philippines being the “landlord” owning the property. Should there be required documentation and/or endorsement from DICT, the bidder should inform DICT of the required documentation through an official communication and DICT shall take action accordingly.

Contract shall cover provisions relevant to the physical construction of the facility, workmanship, equipment warranties, support and maintenance services. Workmanship validity shall be for 12 months (1 year) from date of facility handover and 36 months (3 years) for extended warranty, support and maintenance services.

Contract shall cover provisions relevant to the physical construction of the facility, workmanship, equipment warranties, support and maintenance services. Workmanship validity shall be for 12 months (1 year) from date of issuance of Certificate of Final Acceptance and 36 months (3 years) for extended warranty, support and maintenance services.

DICT requires extended warranty, support and maintenance services, which shall be valid for 36 months/3 years from the handover date. The contractor must include the following, at a minimum, among other terms and conditions of the warranty and support contract:

2.6.1. Break Fix provision

2.6.2. Minimum of 3-CTR (3 Hours Call-To-Response)

2.6.3. Replacement of Defective Parts

2.6.4. Provision of Service Units (not more than 2 days upon completion of the diagnosis) in cases where the supplied equipment is/are pulled out from the facility

2.6.5. Periodic Preventive Maintenance Services (PMS) compliant with manufacturer’s PMS specifications.

DICT requires extended warranty, support and maintenance services, which shall be valid for 36 months/3 years from the issuance of Certificate of Final Acceptance. The contractor must include the following, at a minimum, among other terms and conditions of the warranty and support contract:

3.6.1. Break Fix provision

3.6.2. Minimum of 3-CTR (3 Hours Call-To-Response)

3.6.3. Replacement of Defective Parts

3.6.4. Provision of Service Units (not more than 2 days upon completion of the diagnosis) in cases where the supplied equipment is/are pulled out from the facility

3.6.5. Periodic Preventive Maintenance Services (PMS) compliant with manufacturer’s PMS specifications.

Winning contractor is mandated by DICT to deliver its proposed services within the mutually agreed Work Plan. In the event that the contractor is not able to deliver within the allowable and acceptable period, DICT shall impose a Delay Penalty of one tenth (1/10) of one (1) percent of the cost of the unperformed portion for every day of delay until actual delivery or performance This penalty shall be imposed on the basis of the agreed handover date of the completed and commissioned facility. Should the delay/s is/are due to unavoidable circumstances i.e. typhoon, earthquakes or other natural disasters, delays caused by the Project Principals (DICT) and other forms of delays not within the control of the contractor, the contractor must provide a written report detailing the cause of delay, impacted deliverables with reasons thereof and a detailed catch up plan and/or updated work plan. This must then be presented to DICT’s project team for discussion and acceptance.

Winning contractor is mandated by DICT to deliver its proposed services within the mutually agreed Work Plan. In the event that the contractor is not able to deliver within the allowable and acceptable period, DICT shall impose a Delay Penalty of one tenth (1/10) of one (1) percent of the cost of the unperformed portion for every day of delay until actual delivery or performance Penalty shall be imposed should the final acceptance date is not achieved as per agreed Project Work Plan. the completed and commissioned facility. Should the delay/s is/are due to unavoidable circumstances i.e. typhoon, earthquakes or other natural disasters, delays caused by the Project Principals (DICT) and other forms of delays not within the control of the contractor, the contractor must provide a written report detailing the cause of delay, impacted deliverables with reasons thereof and a detailed catch up plan and/or updated work plan. This must then be presented to DICT’s project team for discussion and acceptance.

Any of the following are acceptable:

GENERAL BUILDING:

Categories: AA, A, B,

SPECIALTY:

Categories: AAA, AA, A, B, C, D

2.12.3.1. Architect

2.12.3.2. Civil Engineer

2.12.3.3. Electrical Engineer

2.12.3.4. Mechanical Engineer

2.12.3.5. Safety Officer with COSH and BOSH certifications

2.12.3.6. Certified Data Center Professional

2.12.3.7. Project Management Certification from PMP or PMI

3.12.2.1. Architect

3.12.2.2. Civil Engineer

3.12.2.3. Electrical Engineer

3.12.2.4. Mechanical Engineer

3.12.2.5. Safety Officer with COSH and BOSH certifications

3.12.2.6. Certified Data Center Professional

3.12.2.7. Project Management Certification from PMP or PMI

3.12.2.8. Electronics and Communications Engineer

3.12.2.9. Professional Communications Engineer

3.12.3.1. Copy of the Proposal write up with design narrative well stated and signed/accepted by the end-user;

3.12.3.2. Copies of Shop Drawings or Conceptual Designs with appropriate title blocks showing the end-user company logo; or

3.12.3.3. Certification from the End-user stating that the bidder has completed the design and implementation of its data center with corresponding tier level or topology stated.

3.12.7.1. Copy of the Proposal write up with design narrative well stated and signed/accepted by the end-user;

3.12.7.2. Copies of Shop Drawings or Conceptual Designs with appropriate title blocks showing the end-user company logo; or

3.12.7.3. Certification from the End-user stating that the bidder has completed the design and implementation of its data center with corresponding tier level or topology stated.

NGDC-1 Technical Working Group (TWG) will perform technical evaluation of the submitted technical proposals and will evaluate the bidders based on the following (among others):

3.1.1.      Completeness of the proposal

3.1.2.     Compliance with published Technical Specifications of M&E equipment and devices

3.1.3.     Implementation Schedule

3.1.4.     Testing & Commissioning Methodologies

3.1.5.     Project Management Methodologies

3.1.6.     Proposed Equipment, implementation methodologies and detailed design compliance with published Industry Standards

3.1.7.     Technical Competencies

3.1.8.     Engineering and Project Resources Competency Profile

3.1.9.     Project References

3.1.10.   Value-Added Services (if any)

NGDC-1 Technical Working Group (TWG) will perform the evaluation of the submitted eligibility documents, technical documents, financial documents and post qualification documents and will be evaluated based on the compliance and responsiveness to all the requirements and conditions as specified in the Bidding Documents.

3.2.1.     Design Narrative – contractor must provide a write up of their understanding of the pre-developed designs and their complementing designs (if any)

3.2.2.     Assumptions (if any)

3.2.3.     Innovative Technology or Designs to be applied to complement the solution (if any)

3.2.4.     Scope of Works

3.2.5.     Bill of Quantities – equipment branding must be disclosed

3.2.6.     Commercial Offer (for Commercial Proposals Only)

3.2.7.     Testing and Commissioning Scope of Works

3.2.8.     Project Management/Construction Administration Scope of Works

3.2.9.     Implementation Schedule/ Work Plan

3.2.10.   Project Team Organization

3.2.11.   Service Inclusions – i.e. Training services

3.2.12.   Service Exclusions

3.2.13.   Vendor Profile with Project References – must include the following:

4.2.1.     Design Narrative – contractor must provide a write up of their understanding of the pre-developed designs and their complementing designs (if any)

4.2.2.     Assumptions (if any)

4.2.3.     Innovative Technology or Designs to be applied to complement the solution (if any)

4.2.4.     Scope of Works

4.2.5.     Testing and Commissioning Scope of Works

4.2.6.     Project Management/Construction Administration Scope of Works

4.2.7.     Implementation Schedule/ Work Plan

4.2.8.     Project Team Organization

4.2.9.     Service Inclusions – i.e. Training services

4.2.10.   Service Exclusions

4.2.11.   Reference Table of Bid Compliance (Softcopy of the excel sheet shall be provided to the bidders who bought the bidding documents). Bidders must explicitly mention in the Reference Table of Bid Compliance the exact reference page, section and/or item no. with a copy of that page attached in the proposal. Bidders must also submit softcopy of the Table of Bid Compliance along with the reference documents through a flash drive. In case of inconsistency between the submitted hardcopy and that of the softcopy, the hardcopy shall prevail.

4.2.12.   Vendor Profile with Project References – must include the following:

The Payment Terms for this project shall be through Completion of Agreed Delivery Milestones. The Contractor shall be required to submit its Implementation Milestone Report with clear emphasis on the completion of the particular milestone along with a signed Acceptance document from the iGov Project Manager or any designated signing authority by DICT. Payment milestones are tabulated below:

The Payment Terms for this project shall be through Completion of Agreed Delivery Milestones. The Contractor shall be required to submit its Implementation Milestone Report with clear emphasis on the completion of the particular milestone along with a signed Acceptance document from the iGov Project Manager or any designated signing authority by DICT. Payment milestones are tabulated below:

Annex VI-A Detailed Financial Breakdown – Electrical Works

Metering; CTs and Digital multi function meter

200A, 3pole, MCCB – 3Nos.

60A, 3pole, MCCB – 2Nos.

100A, 3pole, MCCB – 2Nos.

Metering; CTs and Digital multi function meter