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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ)(Goods)To all eligible firms and companiesDATE: February 13, 2013REFERENCE: RFQ 004 2013Dear Sir / Madam:We kindly request you to submit your quotation of Print and Screen T-shirts for Lao NationalUXO Programme ( UXO ) Lao, as detailed in Annexes 1 of this RFQ. When preparing your quotation,please be guided by the form attached hereto as Annex 2.This RFQ including all Annexes can be downloaded from UNDP CO web-site at:http://www.la.undp.org/content/lao pdr/en/home/operations/procurement.htmlQuotations may be submitted on or before 5:00 p.m. Vientiane time, February 26, 2013and via email, courier mail or facsimile to the address below:United Nations Development ProgrammeUNDP Lao PDRLane Xang AvenueBan Hatsady-TaiP.O. Box 345Vientiane, Lao PDRDiyer Rasulov, UNDP Procurement SpecialistEmail address for electronic quotations: lao.procurement@undp.orgQuotations submitted by email must be limited to a maximum of 2 MB, virus-free and no morethan 2 email transmissions. They must be free from any form of virus or corrupted contents, or thequotations shall be rejected.1

Marking of Quotations: Quotations submitted via email should be marked in the subject of email andQuotations submitted in sealed envelope should be marked on the envelope as follows: “Company’sname, RFQ 004 2013 Print and Screen T-shirts for Lao National UXO Programme ( UXO ) Lao”.It shall remain your responsibility to ensure that your quotation will reach the address above onor before the deadline. Quotations that are received by UNDP after the deadline indicated above orsubmitted to another email address, for whatever reason, shall not be considered for evaluation. If youare submitting your quotation by email, kindly ensure that they are signed and in the .pdf format, andfree from any virus or corrupted files.Please take note of the following requirements and conditions pertaining to the supply of theabovementioned works:Delivery Terms[INCOTERMS 2010](Pls. link this to priceschedule)Customs clearance1, ifneeded, shall be done by:Exact Address/es of DeliveryLocation/s (identify all, ifmultiple) FCA CPT CIP Vientiane, Lao PDR (for overseas companies) DAP, Lao National UXO Programme (UXO Lao) UNDP if CIP delivery terms Supplier/Offeror Freight ForwarderT-shirts shall be delivered to:Lao National UXO Programme ( UXO Lao)Tel: 856-21414896, 415767Fax: 856-21 415766N/AUNDP Preferred FreightForwarder, if any2N/ADistribution of shippingdocuments (if using freightforwarder)Latest Expected DeliveryDate and Time (if deliverytime exceeds this, quote maybe rejected by UNDP)Delivery Schedule Required Not RequiredN/APacking RequirementsMode of Transport AIR SEA LAND OTHER [pls. specify]2

PreferredCurrency of Quotation3Value Added Tax on PriceQuotation4After-sales services requiredDeadline for the Submissionof QuotationAll documentations, includingcatalogs, instructions andoperating manuals, shall bein this languageDocuments to be submitted5 United States DollarsOr Local Currency : Lao Kip Must be inclusive of VAT and other applicable indirect taxes Must be exclusive of VAT and other applicable indirect taxes Warranty on Parts and Labor for minimum period of 1 year Technical Support Provision of Service Unit when pulled out for maintenance/ repair Others [pls. specify]5:00 pm Vientiane time ( Local Time)Tuesday, February 26, 2013 English French Spanish Others Lao with supported translation into English Duly Accomplished Form as provided in Annex 3, and inaccordance with the list of requirements in Annex 1; Local tax/business licencie; Company’s profile, including: physical address, structure, contacte-mail, telephone, fax etc. Others Sample of the proposed T-shirt 60 daysPeriod of Validity of Quotesstarting the Submission DatePartial QuotesPayment Terms6Liquidated DamagesEvaluation Criteria[check as many as applicable]In exceptional circumstances, UNDP may request the Vendor toextend the validity of the Quotation beyond what has been initiallyindicated in this RFQ. The Proposal shall then confirm the extensionin writing, without any modification whatsoever on the Quotation. Not permitted 100% upon complete delivery of goods Others [pls. specify]0.5% of contract for every day of delay, up to a maximum duration of1 calendar month. Thereafter, the contract may be terminated”. Technical responsiveness/Full compliance to requirements andlowest price7 Full acceptance of the PO/Contract General Terms andConditions Others [pls. specify]33

UNDP will award to: One and only one supplierType of Contract to be Signed Contract/POSpecial conditions of Contract Cancellation of PO/Contract if the delivery/completion isdelayed by 30 days Others Liquidated Damages for delay of works would be: 0.5%of contract for every day of delay, up to a maximum duration of 1calendar month. Thereafter, the contract may be terminated byUNDP without notice.Conditions for Release ofPaymentAcceptance of goods by UXO Project and UNDPAnnexes to this RFQ8 Specifications of the Goods Required (Annex 1) Form for Submission of Quotation (Annex 2) General Terms and Conditions / Special Conditions (Annex 3) Sample sketches (Annex 4) Others [pls. specify, if any]Non-acceptance of the terms of the General Terms and Conditions(GTC) shall be grounds for disqualification from this procurementprocess.Contact Person for Inquiries(Written inquiries only)9Oudorn PhanekhamProcurement Analystoudorn.phanekham@undp.orgAny delay in UNDP’s response shall be not used as a reason forextending the deadline for submission, unless UNDP determines thatsuch an extension is necessary and communicates a new deadline tothe Proposers.Works offered shall be reviewed based on completeness and compliance of the quotation withthe minimum specifications described above and any other annexes providing details of UNDPrequirements.The quotation that complies with all of the specifications, requirements and offers the lowestprice, as well as all other evaluation criteria indicated, shall be selected. Any offer that does not meetthe requirements shall be rejected.94

Any discrepancy between the unit price and the total price (obtained by multiplying the unitprice and quantity) shall be re-computed by UNDP. The unit price shall prevail and the total price shallbe corrected. If the supplier does not accept the final price based on UNDP’s re-computation andcorrection of errors, its quotation will be rejected.After UNDP has identified the lowest price offer, UNDP reserves the right to award the contractbased only on the prices of the goods in the event that the transportation cost (freight and insurance) isfound to be higher than UNDP’s own estimated cost if sourced from its own freight forwarder andinsurance provider.At any time during the validity of the quotation, no price variation due to escalation, inflation,fluctuation in exchange rates, or any other market factors shall be accepted by UNDP after it hasreceived the quotation. At the time of award of Contract or Purchase Order, UNDP reserves the right tovary (increase or decrease) the quantity of services and/or goods, by up to a maximum twenty five percent (25%) of the total offer, without any change in the unit price or other terms and conditions.Any Contract/Purchase Order that will be issued as a result of this RFQ shall be subject to theGeneral Terms and Conditions attached hereto. The mere act of submission of a quotation implies thatthe vendor accepts without question the General Terms and Conditions of UNDP herein attached asAnnex 3.UNDP is not bound to accept any quotation, nor award a Contract/Purchase Order, nor beresponsible for any costs associated with a Supplier’s preparation and submission of a quotation,regardless of the outcome or the manner of conducting the selection process.Please be advised that UNDP’s vendor protest procedure is intended to afford an opportunity toappeal for persons or firms not awarded a purchase order or contract in a competitive procurementprocess. In the event that you believe you have not been fairly treated, you can find hefollowinglink:http://www.la.undp.org/content/lao pdr/en/home/operations/procurement.html.UNDP encourages every prospective Vendor to avoid and prevent conflicts of interest, bydisclosing to UNDP if you, or any of your affiliates or personnel, were involved in the preparation of therequirements, design, specifications, cost estimates, and other information used in this RFQ.UNDP implements a zero tolerance on fraud and other proscribed practices, and is committed toidentifying and addressing all such acts and practices against UNDP, as well as third parties involved inUNDP activities. UNDP expects its suppliers to adhere to the UN Supplier Code of Conduct found in thislink : http://www.un.org/depts/ptd/pdf/conduct english.pdfThank you and we look forward to receiving your quotation.Sincerely yours,Diyer RasulovProcurement SpecialistFebruary 13, 20135

Annex 1Technical SpecificationsNo.DescriptionQuantityT-Shirts with Print/Screen ( UXO)Size: M ( White color)Chest: 40cm, high: 60cm, sleeve length: 17cm, sleeve width:16cm- Made of fabric of 75% cotton.- Round collar- White colour- Short sleeve, as per provided sampleFront side printing:- Print/Screen by full colours.- UXO logo: characters, pictures, size, placement and meaningexactly according to the sample provided ( size: 7cm)Back side:- Print/Screen by full colour of Cartoon logo according to thesample provided.- Print/Screen by 2 colour of Lao texts according to the sampleprovided.- Print/Screen by full colour of UXO according to the sampleprovided.- Only Lao characters, pictures, size, placement and meaningexactly according to the sampleSize and quantity:- Size M: 3,000 pieces-3,000Proof checking by UNDP and UXO before mass production.1T-Shirts with Print/Screen ( UXO)Size: L ( White color)2Chest: 50cm, high: 65cm, sleeve length: 19cm, sleeve width:18cmMade of fabric of 75% cotton.Round collarWhite colourShort sleeve, as per provided sampleFront side printing:1,7506

Print/Screen by full colours.UXO logo: characters, pictures, size, placement and meaningexactly according to the sample provided ( size: 7cm)Back side:- Print/Screen by full colour of Cartoon logo according to thesample provided.- Print/Screen by 2 colour of Lao texts according to the sampleprovided.- Print/Screen by full colour of UXO according to the sampleprovided.- Lao and English characters, pictures, size, placement andmeaning exactly according to the sampleSize and quatity:- Size L: 1,750 pieces-Proof checking by UNDP and UXO before mass productionT-Shirts with Print/Screen ( UXO)Size: XL ( White color)Chest: 54cm, high: 70cm, sleeve length: 20cm, sleeve width:19cm- Made of fabric of 75% cotton.- Round collar- White colour- Short sleeve, as per provided sampleFront side printing:- Print/Screen by full colours.- UXO logo: characters, pictures, size, placement and meaningexactly according to the sample provided ( size: 7cm)Back side:- Print/Screen by full colour of Cartoon logo according to thesample provided.- Print/Screen by 2 colour of Lao texts according to the sampleprovided.- Print/Screen by full colour of UXO according to the sampleprovided.- Lao and English characters, pictures, size, placement andmeaning exactly according to the sampleSize and quantity:- Size XL: 1,750 pieces-3Proof checking by UNDP and UXO before mass production1,7507

Annex 2FORM FOR SUBMITTING SUPPLIER’S QUOTATION10(This Form must be submitted only using the Supplier’s Official Letterhead/Stationery11)We, the undersigned, hereby accept in full the UNDP General Terms and Conditions, andhereby offer to supply the items listed below in conformity with the specification andrequirements of UNDP as per RFQ Reference No. RFQ 004 2013:TABLE 1 : Offer for UXO-T-shirts as per Requirements stated in the RFQ 004 2013Item No.010203Description of worksUnit ofmeasureQuantityEach3,000Each1,750Each1,750White T-shirt for children size: MWhite T-shirt for children size: LWhite T-shirt for children size: XLUnit Price(currency)Total Priceper Item(currency)Total Prices of GoodsAdd : Cost of TransportationAdd : Other Charges (pls. specify)Total Final and All-Inclusive Price QuotationTABLE 3 : Offer to Comply with Other Conditions and Related RequirementsOther Information pertaining to ourQuotation are as follows :Yes, wewillcomplyYour ResponsesNo, we cannotIf you cannot comply,complypls. indicate counterproposal10This serves as a guide to the Supplier in preparing the quotation and price schedule.Official Letterhead/Stationery must indicate contact details – addresses, email, phone and fax numbers – forverification purposes118

Delivery Lead TimeEstimated weight/volume/dimension of theConsignment:Country/ies Of Origin12:Minimum requirements for the company:a. onandlicense;b. Registered Bank account for the nameof company;Validity of QuotationAll Provisions of the UNDP General Terms andConditionsOther requirements [pls. specify]All other information that we have not provided automatically implies our full compliance withthe requirements, terms and conditions of the RFQ.[Name and Signature of the Supplier’s Authorized Person][Designation][Date]12If the country of origin requires Export License for the goods being procured, or other relevant documents thatthe country of destination may require, the supplier must submit them to UNDP if awarded the PO/contract.9

Annex 3General Terms and Conditions1.ACCEPTANCE OF THE PURCHASE ORDERThis Purchase Order may only be accepted by the Supplier's signing and returning an acknowledgement copyof it or by timely delivery of the goods in accordance with the terms of this Purchase Order, as herein specified.Acceptance of this Purchase Order shall effect a contract between the Parties under which the rights andobligations of the Parties shall be governed solely by the terms and conditions of this Purchase Order, includingthese General Conditions. No additional or inconsistent provisions proposed by the Supplier shall bind UNDPunless agreed to in writing by a duly authorized official of UNDP.2.PAYMENT2.1 UNDP shall, on fulfillment of the Delivery Terms, unless otherwise provided in this Purchase Order,make payment within 30 days of receipt of the Supplier's invoice for the goods and copies of theshipping documents specified in this Purchase Order.2.2 Payment against the invoice referred to above will reflect any discount shown under the paymentterms of this Purchase Order, provided payment is made within the period required by such paymentterms.2.3 Unless authorized by UNDP, the Supplier shall submit one invoice in respect of this Purchase Order,and such invoice must indicate the Purchase Order's identification number.2.4 The prices shown in this Purchase Order may not be increased except by express written agreement ofUNDP.3.TAX EXEMPTION3.1Section 7 of the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations provides, interalia, that the United Nations, including its subsidiary organs, is exempt from all direct taxes, exceptcharges for utilities services, and is exempt from customs duties and charges of a similar nature inrespect of articles imported or exported for its official use. In the event any governmental authorityrefuses to recognize UNDP's exemption from such taxes, duties or charges, the Supplier shallimmediately consult with UNDP to determine a mutually acceptable procedure.3.2 Accordingly, the Supplier authorizes UNDP to deduct from the Supplier's invoice any amountrepresenting such taxes, duties or charges, unless the Supplier has consulted with UNDP before thepayment thereof and UNDP has, in each instance, specifically authorized the Supplier to pay suchtaxes, duties or charges under protest. In that event, the Supplier shall provide UNDP with writtenevidence that payment of such taxes, duties or charges has been made and appropriately authorized.4.RISK OF LOSSRisk of loss, damage to or destruction of the goods shall be governed in accordance with Incoterms 2010,unless otherwise agreed upon by the Parties on the front side of this Purchase Order.5.EXPORT LICENCESNotwithstanding any INCOTERM 2010 used in this Purchase Order, the Supplier shall obtain any exportlicences required for the goods.6.FITNESS OF GOODS/PACKAGING10

The Supplier warrants that the goods, including packaging, conform to the specifications for the goods orderedunder this Purchase Order and are fit for the purposes for which such goods are ordinarily used and forpurposes expressly made known to the Supplier by UNDP, and are free from defects in workmanship andmaterials. The Supplier also warrants that the goods are contained or packaged adequately to protect the goods.7.8.INSPECTION7.1UNDP shall have a reasonable time after delivery of the goods to inspect them and to reject andrefuse acceptance of goods not conforming to this Purchase Order; payment for goods pursuant tothis Purchase Order shall not be deemed an acceptance of the goods.7.2Inspection prior to shipment does not relieve the Supplier from any of its contractual obligations.INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENTThe Supplier warrants that the use or supply by UNDP of the goods sold under this Purchase Order does notinfringe any patent, design, trade-name or trade-mark. In addition, the Supplier shall, pursuant to this warranty,indemnify, defend and hold UNDP and the United Nations harmless from any actions or claims brought againstUNDP or the United Nations pertaining to the alleged infringement of a patent, design, trade-name or trademark arising in connection with the goods sold under this Purchase Order.9.RIGHTS OF UNDPIn case of failure by the Supplier to fulfil its obligations under the terms and conditions of this Purchase Order,including but not limited to failure to obtain necessary export licences, or to make delivery of all or part of thegoods by the agreed delivery date or dates, UNDP may, after giving the Supplier reasonable notice to performand without prejudice to any other rights or remedies, exercise one or more of the following rights:9.1 Procure all or part of the goods from other sources, in which event UNDP may hold the Supplierresponsible for any excess cost occasioned thereby.9.2 Refuse to accept delivery of all or part of the goods.9.3 Cancel this Purchase Order without any liability for termination charges or any other liability of anykind of UNDP.10.LATE DELIVERYWithout limiting any other rights or obligations of the parties hereunder, if the Supplier will be unable to deliverthe goods by the delivery date(s) stipulated in this Purchase Order, the Supplier shall (i) immediately consultwith UNDP to determine the most expeditious means for delivering the goods and (ii) use an expedited meansof delivery, at the Supplier's cost (unless the delay is due to Force Majeure), if reasonably so requested byUNDP.11.ASSIGNMENT AND INSOLVENCY11.1. The Supplier shall not, except after obtaining the written consent of UNDP, assign, transfer, pledgeor make other disposition of this Purchase Order, or any part thereof, or any of the Supplier's rightsor obligations under this Purchase Order.11.2. Should the Supplier become insolvent or should control of the Supplier change by virtue ofinsolvency, UNDP may, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies, immediately terminatethis Purchase Order by giving the Supplier written notice of termination.12.USE OF UNDP OR UNITED NATIONS NAME OR EMBLEMThe Supplier shall not use the name, emblem or official seal of UNDP or the United Nations for any purpose.13.PROHIBITION ON ADVERTISING11

The Supplier shall not advertise or otherwise make public that it is furnishing goods or services to UNDPwithout specific permission of UNDP in each instance.14.CHILD LABOURThe Supplier represents and warrants that neither it nor any of its affiliates is engaged in any practiceinconsistent with the rights set forth in the Convention on the Rights of the Child, including Article 32 thereof,which, inter alia, requires that a child shall be protected from performing any work that is likely to be hazardousor to interfere with the child's education, or to be harmful to the child's health or physical, mental, spiritual,moral or social development.Any breach of this representation and warranty shall entitle UNDP to terminate this Purchase Orderimmediately upon notice to the Supplier, without any liability for termination charges or any other liability ofany kind of UNDP.15.MINESThe Supplier represents and warrants that neither it nor any of its affiliates is actively and directly engaged inpatent activities, development, assembly, production, trade or manufacture of mines or in such activities inrespect of components primarily utilized in the manufacture of Mines. The term "Mines" means those devicesdefined in Article 2, Paragraphs 1, 4 and 5 of Protocol II annexed to the Convention on Prohibitions andRestrictions on the Use of Certain Conventional Weapons Which May Be Deemed to Be Excessively Injuriousor to Have Indiscriminate Effects of 1980.Any breach of this representation and warranty shall entitle UNDP to terminate this Purchase Orderimmediately upon notice to the Supplier, without any liability for termination charges or any other liability ofany kind of UNDP.16.17.SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES16.1Amicable Settlement. The Parties shall use their best efforts to settle amicably any dispute,controversy or claim arising out of, or relating to this Purchase Order or the breach, termination orinvalidity thereof. Where the Parties wish to seek such an amicable settlement through conciliation,the conciliation shall take place in accordance with the UNCITRAL Conciliation Rules thenobtaining, or according to such other procedure as may be agreed between the Parties.16.2Arbitration.Unless, any such dispute, controversy or claim between the Parties arising out of orrelating to this Purchase Order or the breach, termination or invalidity thereof is settled amicablyunder the preceding paragraph of this Section within sixty (60) days after receipt by one Party of theother Party's request for such amicable settlement, such dispute, controversy or claim shall be referredby either Party to arbitration in accordance with the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules then obtaining,including its provisions on applicable law. The arbitral tribunal shall have no authority to awardpunitive damages. The Parties shall be bound by any arbitration award rendered as a result of sucharbitration as the final adjudication of any such controversy, claim or dispute.PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIESNothing in or related to these General Terms and Conditions or this Purchase Order shall be deemed a waiverof any of the privileges and immunities of the United Nations, including its subsidiary organs.18.SEXUAL EXPLOITATION:18.1 The Contractor shall take all appropriate measures to prevent sexual exploitation or abuse of anyoneby it or by any of its employees or any other persons who may be engaged by the Contractor toperform any services under the Contract. For these purposes, sexual activity with any person less12

than eighteen years of age, regardless of any laws relating to consent, shall constitute the sexualexploitation and abuse of such person. In addition, the Contractor shall refrain from, and shall takeall appropriate measures to prohibit its employees or other persons engaged by it from, exchangingany money, goods, services, offers of employment or other things of value, for sexual favors oractivities, or from engaging in any sexual activities that are exploitive or degrading to any person.The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that the provisions hereof constitute an essential term ofthe Contract and that any breach of this representation and warranty shall entitle UNDP to terminatethe Contract immediately upon notice to the Contractor, without any liability for termination chargesor any other liability of any kind.18.2 UNDP shall not apply the foregoing standard relating to age in any case in which the Contractor’spersonnel or any other person who may be engaged by the Contractor to perform any services underthe Contract is married to the person less than the age of eighteen years with whom sexual activityhas occurred and in which such marriage is recognized as valid under the laws of the country ofcitizenship of such Contractor’s personnel or such other person who may be engaged by theContractor to perform any services under the Contract.19.0OFFICIALS NOT TO BENEFIT:The Contractor warrants that no official of UNDP or the United Nations has received or will be offered bythe Contractor any direct or indirect benefit arising from this Contract or the award thereof. The Contractoragrees that breach of this provision is a breach of an essential term of this Contract.20.AUTHORITY TO MODIFY:Pursuant to the Financial Regulations and Rules of UNDP, only the UNDP Authorized Official possess theauthority to agree on behalf of UNDP to any modification of or change in this Agreement, to a waiver ofany of its provisions or to any additional contractual relationship of any kind with the Contractor.Accordingly, no modification or change in this Contract shall be valid and enforceable against UNDPunless provided by an amendment to this Agreement signed by the Contractor and jointly by the UNDPAuthorized Official.13

1 REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) (Goods) To all eligible firms and companies DATE: February 13, 2013 REFERENCE: RFQ_004_2013 Dear Sir / Madam: We kindly request you to submit your quotation of Print and Screen T-shirts for Lao National UXO Programme ( UXO ) Lao, as detailed in Annexes 1 of this RFQ.When preparing your quotation,

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