(1) In order to procure such construction
work as determined by the Public Procurement Monitoring Office from time to
time to be large and complex, or to procure goods of high value such as
industrial plants or with a view to identify qualified bidders, the Public Entity
shall, prior to making invitation to bids, prepare prequalification documents and
publicly invite to proposals for the determination of prequalification.
(2) Where the Public Entity considers appropriate, it may also determine
prequalification for other procurement as well.
(3) The prequalification documents under Sub-section (1) or (2) shall set
forth the qualification criteria required for prequalification and the method for
the preparation of proposal and the manner for the submission of proposal.
(4) The Public Entity shall provide as prescribed the prequalification
documents required to submit proposal as referred to in Sub-section (1) or (2) to
all persons, firms, companies and organizations that request for such document.
(5) The selection of the qualified applicant shall be made on the basis of
the qualification criteria set forth in Sub-section (3). The Public Entity shall
openly publish a list of the applicants so selected and send the same to all
applicants.
(6) If any applicant whose prequalification proposal is rejected, requests
for the information of the reasons for the rejection of his or her proposal, within
thirty days of the notice being given pursuant to Sub-section (5), the concerned
Public Entity shall have to provide such information to him or her.
(7) Other provisions relating to the terms and conditions of
prequalification and determination thereof shall be as prescribed.