Government Procurement Flashcards
(32 cards)
The following is not a scope and application of RA No. 9184 (Government Procurement Reform Act)
a. Procurement of Infrastructure Projects
b. Goods
c. Consulting Services
d. All of the choices are scopes and applications
d
Which of the following statement/s are incorrect?
a. Specifications for procurement of goods shall be based on brand names
b. The procuring entity shall ensure equal access to information in all stages of preparation of bidding documents
c. Prior to official release, no aspect of Bidding Documents shall be released to any prospective bidder
d. Reference to brand names shall not be allowed
a.
When shall the Bids and Awards Committee be mandated to hold a pre-procurement conference (prior to issuance of invitation to bid)?
a. 3 months prior to issuance of invitation to bid
b. 3 months after the issuance of invitation to bid
c. On each and every procurement
d. None, this is only optional.
c
If, however, the contracts have below a certain level or amount specified in the IRR, the pre-procurement conference will just be optional.
This assesses the readiness of the procurement in terms of confirming the certification and availability of funds, as well as reviewing all relevant documents and the draft invitation to Bid, as well as consultants hired by the agency.
a. Invitation to bid
b. Pre-procurement conference
c. Bid evaluation
d. Pre-bid conference
b.
All invitations to bid contracts under competitive bidding shall be advertised by the Procuring Entity for how long?
a. As may be necessary under the circumstances
b. 30 working days
c. 3 months
d. 60 working days
a
How many pre-procurement conferences shall be conducted for each procurement?
a. At least twice
b. At least thrice
c. At least one, unless provided by the IRR
d. None of the choices
d
Pre-bid conference, not PRE-PROCUREMENT CONFERENCE
After invitation to bid, what is the next step?
a. Preparation of bidding documents
b. Submission & Receipt of Bids
c. Receipt & Opening of Bids
d. None of the choices
c
What eligibility requirement for consulting services is not present in eligibility requirement for infrastructure projects and procurement of goods?
a. Submission of documents in satisfaction of requirements shall be made under oath
b. Submission of bids may be done electronically
c. Presence of evaluation using numerical ratings
d. There is no difference between the two.
c
Which of the following is a component of a bid?
a. Technical component
b. Technological component
c. Written component
d. Documented component
a
Which of the following rule/s does not pertain to the components of a bid?
a. The bids’ components should be in a separate sealed envelope, which shall be submitted separately
b.The bids shall be received by the BAC on such date, time and place specified in the invitation to bid
c. Deadline for the receipt of bids shall be fixed by the bidders
d. Options a and c
d
Option a - “… which shall be submitted SIMULTANEOUSLY”
Option d - “… shall be fixed by the BAC”
Identify the true statements.
Statement I - A bidder may modify his bid, provided it is done before the deadline for the receipt of bids
Statement II - A bidder may, through oral communication, withdraw his bid or express his intention not to participate in the bidding before the deadline for the receipt of bids.
a. Statement II
b. Statement I
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
b
Statement II - “… through a LETTER, withdraw his bid or express…”
Which of the following statements is false?
a. When a bidder intends to modify his bid after the deadline, he shall submit the same in a sealed envelope duly identified as a modification of the original bid and stamped received by the BAC
b. When a bidder intends to modify his bid before the deadline, he shall submit the same in a sealed envelope duly identified as a modification of the original bid and stamped received by the BAC
c. When a bidder withdraws his bid, he shall no longer be allowed to submit another Bid for the same contract
d. Bids and bid securities shall be valid for such reasonable period of time indicated in the Bidding Documents
a
How is the technical component of a bid examined?
a. Numerical rating
b. Pass/fail criteria
c. Checking the financial component of the bids
d. Any combination of the 3 options
b
How is the financial component of a bid for procurement of goods and infrastructure examined?
a. Numerical rating
b. Pass/fail criteria
c. Evaluating the financial component of the bids
d. Any combination of the 3 options
c
How is the ranking for bids to procure goods be evaluated after they have passed the preliminary examinations?
a. Highest to lowest
b. Lowest to highest
c. Either option a or b
d. Whichever the BAC feels they want
b
The bid with the highest calculated rating is called the:
a. Lowest calculated bid
b. Lowest rated bid
c. Highest calculated bid
d. Highest rated bid
d
Stage where bidder with the Lowest Calculated (goods and infrastructure projects)/Highest Rated (consulting services) Bid undergoes verification and validation as to whether he has passed all requirements and conditions specified in the Bidding Documents.
a. Bid Evaluation
b. Post-Qualification
c. Awarding of contract
d. Pre-Qualification
b.
If bidder is “post-disqualified”, meaning the bidder fails to meet any of the requirements or conditions, what shall the BAC do?
a. Announce failure of bidding
b. Open another bid
c. Conduct post-qualification on the bidder with second lowest calculated bid or highest rated bid
d. Put up another bid announcement
c.
The following are instances when there is failure of bidding. Choose the exception.
a. No bids received
b. No bid qualifies as Lowest Calculated Responsive/Highest Rated Responsive Bid
c. Bidder, with lowest rated/highest calculated responsive bid refuses to accept award of contract without just cause
d. None of the choices (all are instances)
c.
“Bidder, with HIGHEST rated responsive/LOWEST calculated responsive…”
Choose the FALSE statement/s.
I. After the first failed bidding, the BAC must resort to negotiated procurement
II. If there is failure of budding, the contract shall be re-advertised and re-bid
III. In some cases, the contract shall be awarded only to the bidder with the Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid or Highest Rated Responsive Bid
a. I only
b. II only
c. III only
d. II and III
e. I and III
e.
I. “After the SECOND failed bidding…”
III. “In ALL cases, the contract…”
Select the TRUE statement.
I. If after advertisement, only one prospective bidder submits a Letter of Intent and/or applies for eligibility check and meets the eligibility requirements/criteria, after which it submits a bid, which is found to be responsive to the bidding requirements, it is considered a single calculated/rated and responsive bid.
II. If after the advertisement, more than 1 prospective bidder applies for eligibility check, but only one bidder meets the eligibility requirements or criteria, after which it submits a bid which is found to be responsive to the bidding requirements, it is considered a single calculated/rated and responsive bid.
III. If after eligibility check, more than one bidder meets the eligibility requirements, but only one bidder submits a bid, and its bid is found to be responsive to the bidding requirements, it is considered a single calculated/rated and responsive bid.
a. All of the statements
b. I only
c. I and III
d. II and III
a.
What given period should the head of the procuring entity or duly authorized representative to approve or disapprove the recommendation be given?
a. 15 calendar days from determination of LCRB/HRRB
b. Not exceeding 15 working days from determination of LCRB/HRRB
c. Not exceeding 15 calendar days from determination of LCRB/HRRB
d. 15 working days from determination of LCRB/HRRB
c.
How many days should the winning bidder formally enter into contract with Procuring Entity?
a. Within 10 calendar days from Post-Qualification
b. Maximum of 20 working days from receipt of Notice of Award
c. Within 20 calendar days from Post-Qualification
d. Within 10 calendar days from receipt of the Notice of Award
d.
If further approval of higher authority is required when entering into the contract, what is the maximum number of calendar days required by the approving authority to approve the contract?
a. 20
b. 10
c. 15
d. 30
a.
