Open Local Tender Publication / TDHI-MAKANI-012590/03/8-01 / Provision of Bus & Taxi Transportation

Object of the Agreement: Terre des Hommes Italy in Lebanon (hereinafter referred to as TDH IT) is looking to sign a Service contract with a qualified Transportation Provider to provide transportation services for Children and Caregivers/ parents between different locations in Jbiel and Souk El Ghareb Areas, with minor activities in Beirut.

Selection and Awarding Criteria: The evaluation team shall review and evaluate the Financial and Technical Bids separately on the basis of their responsiveness to the requirements and technical specifications, and the other documentation required/provided:

TDH IT will conduct the evaluation solely on the basis of the Bids received, noting that the winning bidder knowingly making false information - whether in the tender or email communication will constitute false misrepresentation that will lead to financial penalties and/or termination of contract. Evaluation of Bids shall be undertaken in the following steps:

1. Essential Criteria (Pass/ Fail):

Criteria which bidders must meet in order to progress to the next round of evaluation. If a bidder does not meet any of the Essential Criteria, they will be excluded from the tender process immediately. These criteria are scored as ‘Pass’ / ‘Fail’.

1. Original OLT documents duly signed and stamped.
2. Legal Status including Bidder Registration in Country, Certificate of registration/incorporation, Tax and VAT Compliance.
3. Financial Standing with ability to perform the commitments in the contract.
4. Conflict of Interest.
5. Proven experience in the provision of Bus and Taxi Transportation
6. Bid Validity period.

1. Technical Criteria: (Criteria A, weight 30%)

1. Brand, Model and Specs (Criteria A1, weight 20%)
2. Maintenance Schedule (Criteria A2, weight 5%)
3. Experience (Criteria A3, weight 5%)

1. Evaluation of Financial Phase: Criteria B, weight 70%)

Bidder’s prices should demonstrate an economically advantageous position for TDH IT;

Fixed prices for the period of the agreement/contract; preferred at least 2.5 years.