1. The Philippine Statistics Authority - Regional Statistical Services Office (PSA-RSSO) IV-A, through the Development/Enhancement of the Design of Statistical Frame Integrating Geospatial Information Locally Funded Project (ULAFO-LMFLC) Budget intends to apply the sum of Four Million Eight Hundred Forty-Six Thousand One Hundred Forty Pesos (Php4,846,140.00) for the Procurement of Polo Shirts (Lot A), Umbrella (Lot B), and Bag (Lot C) for the 2025 Updating of List of Agricultural Farm Operators and Inland Fishing Households and 2025 Listing of Marine Fish Landing Centers (ULAFO-LMFLC) with PSA Contract Nos. 2025-RBAC-003, 2025-RBAC-004 and 2025-RBAC-005, respectively being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the contract for each lot. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening.

2. The PSA-RSSO IV-A now invites bids for the above Procurement Project particularly described as follows:

*Only those Issued and confirmed by a Local Universal or Local Commercial Bank

** Must be callable upon demand issued by AFPGIC. Bond must specify additional grounds for forfeiture of Bid Security.

Delivery of the Goods and Services is required upon receipt of Notice to Proceed in accordance with Section VI – Schedule of Requirements (page 28). Bidders should have completed, within three (3) years prior to the date of submission and receipt of bids, a contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II (Instructions to Bidders).

3. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using a non-discretionary “pass/fail” criterion as specified in the 2016 revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) No. 9184.

 Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, partnerships, or organizations with at least sixty percent (60%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines, and to citizens or organizations of a country the laws or regulations of which grant similar rights or privileges to Filipino citizens, pursuant to RA No. 5183.

4. Interested bidders may obtain further information from PSA – RSSO IV-A and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given on page 4 during weekdays from Monday to Friday (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) except on declared special and regular holidays.

5. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be acquired by interested Bidders on August 5, 2025 from the given address and website(s) on page 4 upon payment of the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents, pursuant to the latest Guidelines issued by the GPPB, in the amount stated above per lot. The Procuring Entity shall allow the bidder to present its proof of payment for the fees in person, by facsimile, or through electronic means.

6. The PSA – RSSO IV-A will hold a hybrid Pre-Bid Conference on August 11, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. (PSA Bundy Clock) at Philippine Statistics Authority, RSSO IV-A, Bldg. C, Fiesta World Mall, Brgy. Marauoy, Lipa City, Batangas, face-to-face and/or through video conferencing or webcasting via Zoom Platform, which shall be opened to prospective bidders. Invited participant who opted to join on-line could register in advance by accessing this link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rH1oBlFMTVqWe9KCjKCs8w

 After registering, the participant will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

7. Bids must be duly received by the BAC Secretariat through manual submission by the bidder or bidders’ authorized representative/s* at the office address indicated below on or before 8:30 a.m. (PSA Bundy Clock) of August 26, 2025. Late bids shall not be accepted. *The bidder’s representative/s who will participate in all stages of the current procurement shall be the authorized representative/s indicated in Sec. 25.3 of 2016 Revised IRR of RA 9184.

8. All Bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 14.

9. Bid opening shall be on August 26, 2025, 9:00 a.m. (PSA Bundy Clock) at the given address below. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders or bidders’ authorized representative/s who choose to attend the activity.

10. The PSA – RSSO IV-A reserves the right to reject any and all bids, declare a failure of bidding, or not award the contract at any time prior to contract award in accordance with Sections 35.6 and 41 of the 2016 revised IRR of RA No. 9184, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders.

11. For further information, please refer to:

MARIA ROCHELL P. ARCE

RBAC Head Secretariat

Philippine Statistics Authority

RSSO IV-A

Bldg. C, Fiesta World Mall, Brgy. Marauoy,

Lipa City, Batangas.  

Tel. No. (043) 756-0412

Fax No. (043) 757-0812

Email:rsso4a@psa.gov.ph, cc: rsso04acrasd@psa.gov.ph, rsso04abac@psa.gov.ph

12. You may visit the following websites:

For downloading of Bidding Documents: rsso04a.psa.gov.ph or

philgeps.gov.ph

August 5, 2025

(sgd.)  MS. CHARITY O. BAUTISTA

RBAC Chairperson

Annex

Lot A

Polo shirt (sublimation)

Assorted sizes

Material: 100% polyester or a polyester blend

With PSA, ULAFO-LMFLC Logo

 Lot B

Umbrella with PSA, ULAFO and LMFLC Print

(minimum required specs)

Foldable automatic umbrella UV protection with cover

Folding Mechanism: 3-fold

Automatic Open/Close: Yes

Ribs: 8

Shaft: black metal

Size: 41-42 inches (canopy diameter)

Material: Fabric with UV protection

Additional Features: include a sleeve or pouch for storage and a comfortable grip.

Color: Black

Imprint Logo colored: PSA, ULAFO and LMFLC

 Lot C

Bag-Water Repellent Backpack

(minimum required specs)

Made from durable, waterproof TPU-coated double ripstop nylon fabric.

Padding: Polyethylene 100%

Width: 11.2in ext. 11.6in

Height: 19.8in ext. 20.3in

Depth: 6.2in ext. 6.6in

Front pocket and 2 Side Pockets for Water Bottles (up to 500ml) and for foldable umbrella

Water-resistant

Imprint Logo colored (PSA, ULAFO and LMFLC)