Request for Quotation (RFQ) At Helen Keller International (HKI) SuperAdminRequest for Proposal / QuotationAugust 5, 2024Request for Quotation (RFQ)Date:      30/07/2024     From:   Helen Keler IntlSubject: Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Agric tools in 4 States, Procurement No. {2024/07/347}Dear Vendor:Helen Keller International (HKI) is seeking eligible, qualified suppliers to provide their best price quote for the item(s) below. If interested, the quotation must be submitted on company letterhead and signed by an authorized individual. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions below in preparing your quote. Please acknowledge receipt of this request by signing the vendor conflict of interest certification below and indicate intention to quote.No telephone calls will be accepted and any questions regarding this RFQ must be submitted in writing prior to the deadline.  Questions and answers considered to be material to this quotation may be shared by HKI with all other offerors.Thank you,Good SpecificationsItem \ Description/SpecificationsUnit TypeQuantity1Watering Can use for watering garden, farm and very convenient to move around in the farm made of plastic material durable and strong which come along mouth and filter at the mouth, strong and durable branded with Transforming Lives logo. (12 liters) each.pcs3,7182Weeding hoe (big size)pcs3,7183Weighing scale (Hanging)Analogue hanging scale and the unit is KgThe maximum measurement for hanging scale is 100kgpcs1504Weigh scale (weighing use to sell meat)pcs505Measuring tape (round surveyors’ metallic tape) and analogue measuring tape is good100meter for measuring tapes pcs2006Rain Boot (durable and protects the users from water and splash or mud during rain). size 42, 43, 44 and 45 branded with Transforming Lives logo.pcs2007Raincoat with Hood a waterproof or water resistance garment worn on the upper body to shield the wearer from rain with drawstring hood which make sure the hair stays dry even in windy condition branded with Transforming Lives logo. Through Nutrition printed at the back(Full length)pcs200Quote Validity RequirementsVendor Eligibility RequirementsThis RFQ is open to commercial and non-governmental businesses, registered in Nigeria, capable of providing and delivering the products, and with a solid record of integrity and business ethics.   Note: HKI will not award a contract to any firm that is debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment, or who proposes to do business with firms or firms’ principals who are debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment, in the performance of the requirement of this activity.  Contractual Mechanism and Payment Terms:HKI will issue a Purchase Order to the vendor. NO PAYMENT IN ADVANCE   Following HKI’s acceptance of the goods or services, the payment will be made within 30 days of the receipt of an invoice.   Payment will only be issued to the Vendor identified in the Purchase Order; payment will not be issued to a third party or an individual.  Delivery Instructions:Items should be delivered at Helen Keller field Offices in Sokoto, Birni-Kebbi, Abakaliki and Uyo according to the delivery plan below and address and contact person details will be shared accoedinly. S/NItemsQuantity required (Sokoto)Quantity required (Kebbi – Birni Kebbi)Quantity required (Ebonyi – Abakaliki)Quantity required (Akwa-Ibom – Uyo)Total1Raincoat505050502002Rainboot505050502003Weighing scale(the use to sell meat)505050501504Measuring tape505050502005Watering can890980100084837186Weeding hoe89098010008483718  Quote must include the following:Quote Details: Quote shall be marked with PR\ above;Detailed description of the quoted items;Information on delivery cost, method, date;Detailed information on any insurance and/or warranties offered by the vendor;Quotation in Naira exclusive of tax, excise and other duties or taxes;   Company Details: Copy of valid Company Trade license, Certificate of Incorporation, Tax certificate (VAT Registration).Past performance information, including at least 3 professional references with contact information. HKI reserves the right to contact the references directly.  Evaluation Criteria:Quotes will be evaluated based on meeting specifications, qualifications and experience of the vendor, price, after-sales service, delivery time and related criteria. HKI will select the offer featuring the {Lowest Priced Meeting specifications}.Submission of QuotesSubmission Deadline:The quote must be submitted to HKI no later than August 9, 2024Submission Method:Quote can be submitted Electronically on company letterhead duly signed and stamped by an authorized individual as an attachment in PDF format to [email protected].Duration of Quote:All quotes submitted must be valid for {90} days from the Submission Deadline specified below. This includes, but is not limited to, cost, pricing, terms and conditions, service levels, and all other information. If your firm is selected, all information in the RFQ and negotiation process is contractually binding and may be accepted by HKI without further negotiation.Terms and ConditionsIssuance of this RFQ does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the HKI, nor does it commit HKI to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a bid.Attachments to this RFQ are considered integral to all requirements.HKI may contact bidders to confirm contact person, address, bid amount and to confirm that the bid was submitted for this solicitation.False Statements in the Bid: Bidders must provide full, accurate and complete information as required by this solicitation and its attachments.Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Bidders must provide disclosure of any past, present or future relationships with any parties associated with the issuance, review or management of this solicitation and anticipated award.  Failure to provide full and open disclosure may result in HKI having to re-evaluate selection of a potential Bidder.Right to Select/Reject: HKI reserves the right to select and negotiate with those firms it determines, in its sole discretion, to be qualified for competitive quotes and to terminate negotiations without incurring any liability.  HKI also reserves the right to reject any or all quotes received without explanation. Reserved Rights: RFQ responses become the property of HKI. HKI reserves the right in its sole discretion:To disqualify any offer based on Bidder’s failure to follow solicitation instructions;To waive any deviations by Bidder from the requirements of this solicitation that in HKI’s opinion are considered not to be material defects requiring rejection or disqualification; or where such a waiver will promote increased competition;To extend the time for submission of all RFQ responses;To terminate or modify the RFQ process at any time and re-issue the RFQ;To issue an award based on the initial evaluation of offers without discussion;To award partial goods/activities; and/or issue multiple awards.Vendor Conflict of Interest (COI) Certification & Confirmation of Intent to BidHKI’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy requires full and open disclosure when dealing with procurement. HKI employees must avoid any COI or the appearance of a COI, must provide full disclosure of their actions or relationships with prospective vendors, contractors, or consultants, and shall not solicit, request, accept, or agree to accept any gift from a vendor or prospective vendor. Vendor agrees to either: 1) disclose any such COIs; or 2) affirm to the best of its knowledge, information and belief, that no HKI employee, nor any person associated with any HKI employee, is an employee, director, officer, consultant to/of, or has any financial interest, direct or indirect, in the Vendor’s organization, or has received or will receive any financial benefit, directly or indirectly, from the award of a contract through this solicitation. For the purpose of this certification, “associated” persons include but not limited to: a spouse, domestic partner, child, parent, or sibling, in-law, nephew, niece, extended family member. A materially false statement made in connection with this certification and/or failure to conduct appropriate due diligence in verifying the information that is the subject matter of this certification may result in rendering the vendor non-responsive for the purpose of this award. Vendor is encouraged to disclose any connection to any HKI employee that could create an appearance of conflict of interest, regardless of whether it meets the listed definitions above.By signing below, Vendor confirms no known COIs exist, or Vendor has disclosed any COIs in writing (please attach disclosure separately); and acknowledges receipt of this RFQ, thereby confirming intent to submit a bid in accordance with the RFQ requirements.By Vendor:Name (print): Title: Signature: Date:  NGO Procurement Portal