Institution: Ministry of Health and Wellness
Country: Jamaica
Project: Support for The Health System Strengthening for The Prevention and Care Management Of Non-Communicable Disease Programme
Sector: HEALTH
Abstract: Computers and Network Equipment and Technological Infrastructure for Health facilities –“Managed Network Services”
Loan/Credit/Grant No.: JA – L1049
Contract/Bid No.: MOH 2.7.13
Deadline: November 27, 2020
The Government of Jamaica through the Ministry of Health and Wellness has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), toward the cost of the Support for The Health System Strengthening for The Prevention And Care Management Of Non-Communicable Disease Programme, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the procurement of goods and services to fulfill the Information and Communication Technology requirements for the improvement of management, quality and efficiency of health services in Jamaica.
The Ministry of Health & Wellness now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the provision of Computers and Network Equipment and Technological Infrastructure for Health facilities – “Managed Network Services”. The network services include (i) 107 Managed Networks: Private data MPLS Circuit – 10MB/10MB MPLS connection for 107 locations, (ii) 107 Managed WiFi Services to connect the workstations, (iii) 2 Full Rack Service- Data centre and Disaster Recovery Locations; (iv) 6 Server Racks and, (v) workstations for 107 locations with 1 Help desk and on-site dispatch and support.
This procurement process requires bidders to have the following specific experience and/or capabilities:
1. Executed at least 3 contracts of a similar scope and nature within the last 5 years;
2. Execution of Information System contracts in the role of prime supplier, management contractor, JVCA member, or subcontractor within the last (5) years prior to the submission deadline for this tender;
3. Key Personnel with a combined total of at least 15 years’ experience managing Information Technology Projects, inclusive of network management, data center management and cyber and network security.
Reference budgets for this bid contract is Three Million Dollars, [US$ 3,000,000.00].
Bidding will be conducted through international competitive bidding procedures as specified in the Inter-American Development Bank’s Policies for Procurement of Works and Goods financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (current policies), and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the policies.
Bids are to be submitted electronically on the Government of Jamaica e-Procurement system by 12:30 PM, November 27, 2020. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened on-line at 12:40pm, November 27, 2020. Bidders are therefore urged to commence bid upload at least two (2) hours prior to the submission time. The Procuring Entity will not be held liable for bids not submitted on time due to late commencement of bid upload. At the FIRST SIGN of any technical difficulties, bidders must contact the Office of Public Procurement Policy: (876) 932-5220,932-5253,932-5246.
To participate in this tender opportunity, suppliers must first be registered on GOJEP at www.gojep.gov.jm. To register, please select the “Register as a supplier” link from the GOJEP system’s home page. For assistance regarding training, registration, download of tender documents and upload of tender proposals, please contact the Ministry of Finance, the Office of Public Procurement Policy Customer Care Desk at (876)932-5220/932-5246/932-5253/932-5251/932-5244 or email at opppcustomercare@mof.gov.jm.
This advertisement can also be viewed on the Ministry of Health & Wellness website at moh.gov.jm.
All bids must be accompanied by a bid security of United States Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00) or Two Million One Hundred Thousand Jamaican Dollars ($2,100,000.00).
Attn: The Procurement Management Specialist
IBM Building 3rd Floor,
52 Knutsford Boulevard,
Kingston 5.
Tel: (876) 633-7934
E-mail: hsspproject@moh.gov.jm