Prequalification to be Determined

Sub-Section 1

In order to procure such construction work as determined by the Public Procurement Monitoring Office from time to time to be large and complex, or to procure goods of high value such as industrial plants or with a view to identify qualified bidders, the Public Entity shall, prior to making invitation to bids, prepare prequalification documents and publicly invite to proposals for the determination of prequalification.



Sub-Section 2

Where the Public Entity considers appropriate, it may also determine prequalification for other procurement as well.



Sub-Section 3

The prequalification documents under Sub-section (1) or (2) shall set forth the

• qualification criteria required for prequalification and
• the method for the preparation of proposal and
• the manner for the submission of proposal.

Sub-Section 4

The Public Entity shall provide as prescribed the prequalification documents required to submit proposal as referred to in Sub-section (1) or (2) to all persons, firms, companies and organizations that request for such document.

Sub-Section 5

The selection of the qualified applicant shall be made on the basis of the qualification criteria set forth in Sub-section (3). The Public Entity shall openly publish a list of the applicants so selected and send the same to all applicants.



Sub-Section 6

If any applicant whose prequalification proposal is rejected, requests for the information of the reasons for the rejection of his or her proposal, within thirty days of the notice being given pursuant to Sub-section (5), the concerned Public Entity shall have to provide such information to him or her.