Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

51.   Request for sealed quotation

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    (1)   A procuring entity may request sealed quotations for goods or services of minor value for —

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      (a)     readily available goods or technical services that are not specially produced or provided to the particular specifications of the procuring entity;

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      (b)     a procurement made on the basis of price and other price-related factors;

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      (c)     a procurement where it is not necessary to conduct discussions with the tenderer about the tender; or

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      (d)     a procurement where there is a reasonable expectation of receiving more than one quotation.

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    (2)   A sealed quotation shall be requested in writing by the procuring entity from not less than 3 tenderers, unless goods are not available from 3 suppliers.

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    (3)   The request must contain a clear statement of the requirements of the procuring entity as to —

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      (a)     the quality;

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      (b)     the quantity;

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      (c)     the term and time of delivery; and

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      (d)     other special requirements, together with such other prescribed information.

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    (4)   Each tenderer may submit one sealed quotation, which may not be altered or negotiated.

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    (5)   After the closing time for the submission of sealed quotations, the accounting officer shall open the sealed quotations.

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    (6)   The accounting officer shall select the successful quotation on the basis of the highest ranking quotation.