Clarification as to Unclear Matter on Bidding or Prequalification Documents

Sub-Section 1

Where any bidder, being unclear about any matter set forth in the bidding documents or the prequalification documents, requests, within the time period set out in such documents, for a clarification, the Public Entity shall have to communicate the information of such matter to all bidders prior to the deadline for the submission of bids or prequalification proposals.



Sub-Section 2

Where the Public Entity makes any alteration/modification in the information under Sub-section (1) and the bidding documents or prequalification documents, it shall have to communicate information relating to such alteration/modification to all bidders that have participated in the procurement proceedings within a reasonable time so as to enable them to take such alteration/modification into account in submitting their bids or preparing their proposals for prequalification.



Sub-Section 3

Where it is necessary to provide additional time to bidders for the act under Sub-section (2), the Public Entity may extend the deadline for the submission of bids or prequalification proposals.