There are actually many things that should be paid attention to in the bidding documents. Jianyu Bioxun provides seven more important things to note for sharing, please see below:
1. Reflect the characteristics of the bidding project and requirements
The bidding documents cover a wide range of professional contents, and each bidding project has its own characteristics. Preparers need to have a detailed understanding of the characteristics and needs of the bidding project (including: project overview, nature of investment, approval or approval status, overall project implementation plan, etc.), and refine the bidding documents based on the bidding plan.
2. Reasonable division of bid sections (packages)
When dividing bid sections (packages) in a bidding project, the construction project management contracting model, project design progress, and project construction organization and planning should be used Based on various external conditions, project progress plans and construction period requirements, technical management correlations between each unit's projects and branch projects, and bidding competition conditions, we will scientifically and reasonably divide the bid sections (packages) after comprehensive analysis and research.
3. Set bidding qualifications in accordance with the law
The bidder’s qualifications, performance, reputation, professional personnel and other qualifications set in the bidding documents must comply with the provisions of laws and regulations and be consistent with the bidding documents. The specific characteristics of the project are adapted to the actual needs.
4. Use of standard bidding documents
Relevant bidding administrative supervision departments and industry authorities have promulgated relevant standard bidding documents to improve the quality of bidding documents and further standardize bidding activities. When preparing bidding documents, the tenderer shall use corresponding standard bidding documents in accordance with regulations.
5. Clarify the substantive requirements and circumstances for rejecting the bid
The bidding documents must clarify the content of the bidder's substantive response and the circumstances for rejecting the bid. The substantive requirements and relevant content of rejected bids in the bidding documents should be specific, clear, and non-controversial. They should be reminded in an eye-catching manner and avoid using words and phrases that are principled, vague, or likely to cause ambiguity.
6. No illegal or discriminatory clauses shall appear
Tender documents shall not illegally restrict, exclude or protect potential bidders, and shall reasonably divide the rights and obligations between the tenderer and the bidder. and risk responsibilities, and the obligations, responsibilities and risks that should be borne by the tenderer shall not be transferred to the bidder. Various technical standards stipulated in the bidding documents shall comply with national mandatory standards, and shall not require or indicate a specific patent, trademark, name, etc.
7. The language must be standardized, concise, and consistent
The language and text of the bidding documents must be standardized, rigorous, accurate, and refined to avoid ambiguity. The commercial and technical parts of the bidding documents should be coordinated to avoid duplication and contradiction.
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