If the ITB Clause 34 so specifies, the Public Body will grant a margin of preference to local construction companies for the purpose of bid comparison, in accordance with the procedures outlined in subsequent paragraphs Responsive Bids shall be classified into the following groups:
(d)Group A: Bids offered by local construction companies and joint ventures meeting the criteria of ITB Sub-Clause 34.3; and
(e)Group B: all other Bids.
For the purpose of further evaluation and comparison of Bids only, an amount equal to 7.5% percent of the evaluated Bid prices determined in accordance with ITB Sub-Clause 34.3 shall be added to all Bids classified in Group B.
Evaluation of Multiple Contracts
Since in accordance with ITB Sub-Clause 38.5 the Public Body [insert shall or shall not] be allowed to award one or multiple lots to more than one Bidder, the following methodology shall be used for award of multiple contracts:
To determine the lowest-evaluated lot combinations, the Public Body shall:
(f)Evaluate only lots or contracts that include at least the percentages of items per lot and quantity per item as specified in ITB 13.12;
(g)Take into account:
(i)The lowest-evaluated bid for each lot that meets the requirement of evaluation criteria;
(ii)The price reduction per lot and the methodology for their application as offered by the Bidder in its bid; and
(iii)The contract-award sequence that provides the optimum economic combination, taking into account any limitations due to constraints in supply or execution capacity.
Completion Time
An alternative Completion Time, if permitted under ITB Clause 19.2, will be evaluated as follows:
