Car Rental

Company qualification

• The vendor must have a valid permit from all relevant ministries.

Vehicle Specifications

• Model and make year: 2017 and newer (older models are not accepted)
• Vehicles with low mileage are preferable
• Registration: the vehicle must be registered in the traffic directorates in Lebanon and have valid plate and mechanical inspection fully paid
• Braking system: All vehicles should have a well-functioning ABS braking system.
• Transmission: Automatic
• Fuel: The vehicles' operating system is mainly based on Gasoline. The vehicle should not be omitting any irregular smoke or odors from the exhaust system. Eco friendly vehicles are preferable.
• Climate controls: cold and hot both Front and back
• General conditions: The vehicle should be in a great condition. For example, (Clean interior. Clean exterior body without any visible dents or defects. Tires and wheels are aligned and in good conditions. All glass windows are power operated and are clean and functioning well, power lock doors, new wipers. All lights (bulbs) are working. Etc...
• Insurance: Full insurance coverage is included in quoted price, in case of any accident or any damage to the vehicles which is not covered by the Car Rental Company’s insurance policy, the latter shall bear the full responsibility and all the related costs.
• Remanufactured vehicles are not accepted.
• All vehicles should be equipped with GPS and tracking systems.
• All vehicles should be equipped with at least 2 front air bags and seat belts for all seats.
• Safety: All vehicles are supplied with standard equipment as required by Lebanese Law (including but not limited to first aid kit, spare tire, repair tools, fire extinguisher, Emergency triangle, tire change tools, etc.).
• In case a vehicle breaks down on the road or has an accident, the vendor is responsible to provide a new vehicle within a few hours and is liable for all costs associated with providing the new vehicle, removing the broken vehicle, towing and repairing.
• Sedan or compact vehicles should have a minimum of 4 seats without the driver seat and a minimum of 4 doors
• No need for a driver, the car will be used by FTL staff

Requirements & conditions

• FTL is not obligated to pay any compensation for any emergency technical issue or for any periodic maintenance of the vehicle or any accident during and outside the official working hours.
• FTL will pay the VAT in LBP based on the official exchange rate approved by the government on the invoice date.
• The cost of the fuel is not included.
• The service provider must send the vehicles to FTL with a full fuel tank. The vehicles will be returned with the same fuel level at the end of the agreement.
• Trips and vehicle supervision are within the eligibility of FTL.
• Working days are 5 days per week, FTL may ask from its staff to work on weekend and/or holidays depending on the workplan of the projects
• The car should be delivered to FTL office in Zahle with a full fuel tank; and it will be picked up from this location once the contract is terminated.

1. Evaluation

• The bidder’s evaluation process will consider following with assigned weights:
• Financial ......................................... 40%
• Technical ........................................ 50%
• Reputation & Reference Check ...... 10%

1. Technical criteria

• 1 Sedan Car
• Air conditioning (hot & cold)
• Airbags
• All risk insurance
• Axles/Balance Status
• Brakes
• Central Lock
• Engine Status
• External and internal body safety
• GPS navigation system
• Manufacturing year
• Number of doors
• Number of seats
• Power windows controls & knobs
• Registration
• Safety and security of front and rear lights, brakes and signals
• Safety set status
• Seat belts
• Tires status (in use and spare)

1. Payment Terms

• Payments will be made on a monthly basis, with disbursement occurring within 10-15 working days after we receive detailed invoices that have been approved by FTL.
• Payments will be made only through bank transfer or bank cheques
• The price will be paid in USD while the VAT will be paid in LBP based on the official exchange rate on the date of the invoice.
• The vendor should have a fresh USD bank account.