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Expression of Interest (EOI)To create a Restricted Suppliers List for the supply of Fortified Wheat Flour

REF: G-SY-ANT-BK-FFR-18772

And

Invitation to Tender ITT (ITT) for the supply of 10,398 metric tonnes of Fortified Wheat Flour for delivery between August 2019 and February 2020

REF: G-SY-ANT-BK-FFR-18775

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GOAL does not ask for money for bids. If approached for money or other favours, or if you have any suspicions of attempted fraud, bribery or corruption please report immediately to email [email protected]

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1 ABOUT GOALEstablished in 1977, GOAL is an international humanitarian and development agency committed to working with communities to achieve sustainable and innovative early response in crises and to assist them to build lasting solutions to mitigate poverty and vulnerability. GOAL has worked in over 60 countries and responded to almost every major humanitarian disaster. We are currently operational in 13 countries globally. For more information on GOAL and its operations please visit www.goalglobal.org.

GOAL’s Food Security programme in north-western Syria targets over 400,000 people with regular food aid through in-kind or voucher distributions. GOAL has been operating in Idleb and neighbouring areas since 2013 and has built the largest food distribution programme in North West Syria.

2 PROPOSED TIMELINES

Line Item Date 1 EOI & ITT published 29th May 20192 Closing date for clarifications 18th June 20193 Closing date and time for receipt of

Submissions10am, 1st July 2019, UTC/GMT +1 hour

4 Tender Opening Location GOAL Dublin HQ, Ireland5 Tender Opening Date and time 2pm, 1st July 2019, UTC/GMT +1 hour

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3 OVERVIEW OF REQUIREMENTS

3.1 SUPPLY SPECIFICATION

STAGE 1: Expression of Interest (EOI)

GOAL currently has in place a restricted supplier list (RSL) ref: 14343, for the supply of fortified wheat flour into North West Syria that was formed following a previous expression of interest process ref: 14343. GOAL now wishes to refresh the RSL and invites prospective suppliers to submit their expressions of interest under this EOI.

EOI submissions must demonstrate proven ability to meet or exceed the minimum technical specifications included in Annex 1 of this document. Suppliers must also be able to satisfy the “USAID FFP Syria Response Source and Origin Requirements” included as Annex 2 to this document. Suppliers must agree to supply under GOAL’s Standard Terms and Conditions included as Annex 3 and Annex 4 to this document. Suppliers must also demonstrate the required capability and capacity to deliver DDP (Incoterms 2010) into GOAL warehouse locations in north and northwest Syria, specifically (but not limited to) Kafr Takharim, Ma’arrat Misrin and Darkush.

Following the EOI, no commitment of any kind, contractual or otherwise, will exist. The EOI is a technical and quality assessment to update the RSL. The criteria GOAL will use for the assessment are contained in this document. Suppliers successfully appointed to the RSL will be invited to submit offers against future specific invitations to tender which GOAL will issue at different points in time subject to programme requirements and available funding. The current forecast for the period leading up to February 2020 is approximately 1,500 metric tonnes per month. Due to the nature of humanitarian work, GOAL can in no way guarantee these quantities.

Prospective suppliers will also be subject to GOAL’s full due diligence protocols which include but are not limited to anti-terror checks and financial due diligence.

The existing RSL will remain in place until this EOI is complete. All prospective suppliers that submit an expression of interest will be notified of the outcome of the process. It is envisaged that the new RSL formed following this EOI will remain valid for three years. When issuing invitations to tender to the RSL, GOAL is under no obligation to issue invitations to tender to any supplier. GOAL retains the right to amend the suppliers on the RSL at any time.

STAGE 2: Restricted Invitation to Tender (ITT)

In order to save time, GOAL is issuing the ITT concurrently to the EOI. Tenders are being requested for the supply of a total of 10,398 metric tonnes (approx. 1500 metric tonnes per month) of fortified wheat flour that meets or exceeds the specification included at Annex 1 to this document, for delivery into North West Syria on a monthly basis between August 2019 and February 2020.

GOAL is requesting pricing and guaranteed lead times from suppliers for an award of the total amount of flour and also a price and guaranteed lead time for an award of one month of flour. GOAL may award a contract for the total amount or award a contract for a one month quantity. Further detail and instruction is given in “Appendix 7_Financial Offer_Total Quantity” and “Appendix 8_Financial Offer_Monthly Quantity”.

The detailed specification and relevant food standards must be in line with those set out in Annex 1, as well as the restrictions on Source and Origin contained in Annex 2.

The supplies are required to be delivered DDP (Incoterms 2010) into GOAL warehouse locations in North West Syria, specifically (but not limited to) Kafr Takharim, Ma’arrat Misrin and Darkush .

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Only tendered offers will be considered from suppliers who have been deemed to meet the required level following assessment of the EOI submissions as per the previous section or suppliers who were previously pre-qualified on the RSL ref: 14343.

4 TERMS OF THE PROCUREMENT

4.1 PROCUREMENT PROCESS

4.1.1 This competition is being conducted in two parts:

(a) As an Expression of Interest (EOI) and (b) As a restricted Invitation to Tender (ITT)

4.1.2 The Contracting Authority for this procurement is GOAL.

4.2 CLARIFICATIONS AND QUERY HANDLING

4.2.1 Requests for additional information or clarifications can be made up to the 18th June 2019 and no later. Any queries about this EOI and ITT should be addressed in writing to GOAL via email on [email protected], referencing the tender number, and answers shall be collated and shared with all bidders in a timely manner.

4.3 CONDITIONS FOR COMPLETING THE EOI AND ITT.4.3.1 All documentation must be completed in English. 4.3.2 Suppliers must respond to all requirements set out in this document and complete their offer in the

format provided.4.3.3 Failure to complete any documentation in the required format will, in almost all circumstances, result in

the rejection of the tender. Failure to re-submit correctly formatted documents within three working days of a request will result in disqualification.

4.3.4 Suppliers must disclose all relevant information to ensure that all submissions are fairly and legally evaluated. Suppliers must provide details of any implications they know or believe their response will have on the successful operation of the contract or on the normal day-to-day operations with GOAL. Any attempt to withhold any information that the supplier knows to be relevant or to mislead GOAL or its evaluation team in any way will result in the disqualification.

4.3.5 Suppliers must detail all costs requested in this document and any other costs whatsoever that could be incurred by GOAL in the usage of services or the availing of options that may not be explicitly identified in the ITT. Supplier’s attention is drawn to the fact that, in the event of a contract being awarded to them, the attempted imposition of undeclared costs will be considered a condition for default.

4.3.6 Any conflicts of interest (including any family relations to GOAL staff) involving a supplier must be fully disclosed to GOAL particularly where there is a conflict of interest in relation to any recommendations or proposals put forward by the supplier.

4.3.7 GOAL will not be liable in respect of any costs incurred by suppliers in the preparation and submission of tenders or any associated work effort.

4.3.8 GOAL will conduct the ITT, including the evaluation of responses and final awards in accordance with the criteria set out in the ITT. Submissions will be opened by at least three designated officers of GOAL.

4.3.9 GOAL is not bound to accept any tender submitted. 4.3.10 GOAL reserves the right to split the award of any resulting contract between different suppliers in any

combination it deems appropriate, at its sole discretion.

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4.3.11 Suppliers will seek written approval from GOAL before entering into any sub-contracts for the purpose of fulfilling any resulting contract. Full details of the proposed subcontracting company and the nature of their services will be included in the written request for approval. Written requests for approval must be submitted in accordance with the conditions set out in any subsequent contract.

4.3.12 GOAL reserves the right to refuse any subcontractor that is proposed by the supplier.4.3.13 GOAL reserves the right to negotiate with the supplier who has submitted the lowest bid that fully meets

requirements for the purpose of seeking revisions of such bid to enhance its technical aspects and to reduce the price.

4.3.14 Information supplied by suppliers will be treated as contractually binding. However, GOAL reserves the right to seek clarification or verification of any such information.

4.3.15 GOAL reserves the right to terminate the tender process at any stage.4.3.16 Unsuccessful suppliers will be notified. 4.3.17 GOAL’s standard payment terms are by bank transfer within 30 days after satisfactory implementation

and receipt of documents in order. Satisfactory implementation is decided solely by GOAL.4.3.18 This document is not construed in any way as an offer to contract.4.3.19 GOAL and all suppliers appointed to restricted lists, must act in all its procurement and other activities in

full compliance with GOAL’s donor requirements. Any contracts that arise from the EOI and ITT may be financed by multiple donors including USAID or their agents have rights of access to GOAL and any of its suppliers or contractors for audit purposes. Donors may also have additional regulations that it is not practical to list here. Submission of an offer under the EOI and ITT assumes acceptance of these conditions.

4.3.20 GOAL does not engage in transactions with any terrorist group or individual or entity involved with or associated with terrorism or individuals or entities that have active exclusion orders or sanctions against them. GOAL will not purchase supplies or services from suppliers that are associated in any way with terrorism or are the subject of any international exclusion orders or sanctions. All suppliers making submissions under the EOI and ITT guarantee that neither they nor any affiliate or a subsidiary controlled by them are associated with any known terrorist group or are the subject of any international exclusion order or sanctions. Any contract entered into subsequent to the ITT will reflect this requirement.

4.4 QUALITY CONTROLParties nominated by GOAL will carry out random quality inspections from samples selected during production, upon departure, loading, unloading and arrival to destination or from any storage location. The cost of the quality control inspections will be covered by GOAL.

In cases of a supplier’s quality default the costs of additional quality inspections and loading supervision will be charged to the supplier.

GOAL may choose to visit suppliers, including sub-contractors during the evaluation process or at any stage of any subsequent contract that may be awarded following the ITT. Sub-contractors must be pre-approved by GOAL and GOAL reserves the right to refuse any sub-contractor.

4.5 SUBMISSION OF EOI AND ITTSubmissions must be delivered electronically in the following way:

Electronically to [email protected] and in the subject field state:a) G-SY-ANT-FFR-18772 & 18775_ Flourb) Name of supplierc) Number of emails that are sent e.g. 1 of 3, 2 of 3, 3 of 3.

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All documents submitted must be in scan or PDF format. No word or excel documents will be accepted. Each page must be signed and stamped by the supplier. Suppliers will receive an automatic reply from [email protected] when the emails are electronically submitted.

Proof of sending is not proof of receipt. GOAL accepts no responsibility for technical or system malfunctions that prevent bids from being properly received. Late delivery will result in your bid being rejected. All information provided must be perfectly legible.

4.6 EOI AND TENDER OPENING MEETING

All submissions will be opened at 2pm, 1 st July 2019, UTC/GMT +1 hour at the following location:

GOAL Head Office, First Floor, Carnegie House,

Library Road, Dun Laoghaire,

Co. Dublin, A96 C7W7,

Republic of Ireland

One authorised representative of each supplier may attend the opening of the bids. Companies wishing to attend must notify GOAL of their intention by sending an e-mail 48 hours in advance to the following e-mail address: [email protected]. This notification must be signed by an authorised officer of the supplier and specify the name and role of the person who will attend the opening of the bids on the supplier's behalf.

Suppliers are invited to attend at their own cost.

4.7 REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM RSL Goal may, at its sole discretion and without any minimum notice, immediately remove a supplier from the RSL. Once a supplier is removed from the RSL they will no longer be able to tender for any GOAL contracts for which that RSL was formed.

Suppliers may remain on the RSL but be suspended from tendering for GOAL contracts. GOAL will inform a supplier if it is being suspended. Suspension will be at GOAL’s sole discretion and without any minimum notice. The length of any suspension and any conditions attaching to the suspension will be a matter for GOAL.

5 EVALUATION PROCESS

5.1 EVALUATION STAGES

5.1.2 STAGE 1: Expressions of Interest (EOI)Expressions of Interest will be evaluated subject to the following process:

Evaluation Process Stage

The basic requirements with which proposals must comply with

1 AdministrativeInstructions

1. Closing Date: Submissions must have met the deadline stated in section 2 of this document, or such revised deadline as may be notified by GOAL.

2. Submission Method: Submissions must be delivered in the method specified in section 4.5 of this

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document. 3. Format and Structure of the Proposals:

Submissions must conform to the response format laid out in section 6 of this document, and the Appendices, or such revised format and structure as may be stipulated by GOAL. Failure to comply with the prescribed format and structure may result in the submission being rejected.

4. Confirmation of validity of your proposal: The supplier must confirm that their proposal is valid for 120 days.

2 Essential Criteria1. Copies of all mandatory certificates requested in Appendix 4 to this

document must be submitted.

2. Submissions must demonstrate ongoing ability to meet minimum mandatory requirements of technical specifications included as Annex 1 to this document. Submissions must demonstrate previous experience based on information provided in Appendix 5: 'Previous Contracts'.

3. Submissions must demonstrate proven ability to deliver supplies DDP (incoterms 2010) into north and northwest Syria, specifically (but not limited to) Kafr Takharim, Ma’arrat Misrin and Darkush. Submissions must demonstrate previous experience based on information provided in Appendix 5: 'Previous Contracts'.

4. Submissions must demonstrate proven ability to satisfy the US AID FFP Requirements related to Source and Origin included as Annex 2 to this document. Submissions must demonstrate previous experience based on information provided in Appendix 5: 'Previous Contracts'.

5. Submissions must demonstrate proven ability to produce a minimum of 125 metric tonnes of fortified wheat flour per day.

6. Submissions must demonstrate capability to deliver within 30 calendar days of date of order, excluding the time taken for external sample testing to be completed.

7. Appendix 6 must be fully completed, signed and returned.

Each proposal that conforms to the Administrative, Essential, Legal, Financial and Qualification Criteria will be evaluated according to the Award Criteria given below by GOAL.

3 Selection Criteria Submissions must demonstrate proven capability and capacity to meet the technical specifications laid out in Annex 1.

Legal, Financial and Qualification Checks take place throughout the evaluation process.4 Legal, & Financial

CriteriaIn-depth review of legal and financial information submitted. Supplier is assessed to have requisite financial stability and legal status.

5 Qualification Criteria All due diligence checks are found to be clear including but not limited to anti-terror checks.

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Please note that as part of the selection process GOAL intends to inspect the suppliers primary production facility that will be used to fulfil any resulting contracts that may be awarded following an ITT. GOAL will give suppliers one week’s notice prior to inspection.

5.1.3 STAGE 2: Invitation to Tender (ITT)

If successfully appointed to GOAL’s RSL following STAGE 1, the supplier will be considered for the ITT against the following criteria:

Phase #

Evaluation Process Stage

The basic requirements with which proposals must comply with

The first phase of evaluation of the responses will determine whether the tender has been submitted in line with the administrative instructions and meets the essential criteria. Only those tenders meeting the essential criteria will go forward to the second phase of the evaluation.1 Administrative

instructions1. Closing Date:

Submissions must have met the deadline stated in section 2 of this document, or such revised deadline as may be notified by GOAL.

2. Submission Method: Submissions must be delivered in the method specified in section 4.5 of this document.

3. Format and Structure of the Proposals: Submissions must conform to the response format laid out in section 6 of this document, and the Appendices, or such revised format and structure as may be stipulated by GOAL. Failure to comply with the prescribed format and structure may result in the submission being rejected.

4. Confirmation of validity of your proposal: The supplier must confirm that their proposal is valid for 120 days.

2 Essential Criteria 1. Supplier meet minimum mandatory requirements of specifications included as Annex 1 to this ITT document.

2. Supplier conforms to the restrictions on Source and Origin described in Annex 2 to the ITT document.

3. Supplier has confirmed delivery DDP into North West Syria.

4. Supplier has confirmed that the period of validity of offer is not less than 120 (One hundred and twenty) days.

Each proposal that conforms to the Administrative, Essential and Qualification Criteria will be evaluated according to the Award Criteria given below by GOAL. 3 Award Criteria Submissions will be awarded marks under each of the award criteria listed in

this section to determine optimal Value for Money (VFM) in this context1. Price2. Lead Time

Legal, Financial and Qualification Checks take place throughout the evaluation process.4 Legal, & Financial

CriteriaIn-depth review of legal and financial information submitted. Supplier is assessed to have requisite financial stability and legal status.

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5 Qualification Criteria All due diligence checks are found to be clear including but not limited to Anti-Terror Checks.

ITT AWARD CRITERIA FURTHER INFORMATION Lead Time (20 Marks)

Lead time is split into two categories to allow for sampling by GOAL’s nominated third party testing laboratory and defined in Appendices 7 and 8 as follows:

Definition No. Of Calendar DaysLead time from date of order to samples ready for testing in calendar daysLead time from sample approval to delivery in calendar daysTotal Lead Time (Calendar Days)

Score = 20 x (Min Total Lead time/Supplier Total Lead Time)Price (80 Marks)

All prices must be in United States Dollars (USD). Please round two decimal places throughout. Any financial offers that contain more than two decimal places will be rounded.

Prices offered will be evaluated on full cost basis (including all fees and taxes) as per Appendices 7 and 8.

Marks for cost will be awarded on a proportional basis with full marks for the cheapest offer and zero marks for a price 125% of the cheapest price (shown below):

Score=80−{Suppliers price−cheapest price0.25 xCheapest price80 }

No Qualitative award criteria Weighting (maximum points)

1. Lead time 20

2. Price 80

Total number of points 100

5.2 EOI AND ITT EVALUATIONGOAL will convene an evaluation team which may include members of the Finance, Logistics, Programmes, Donor Compliance and Internal Audit teams, as well as Third Party technical input.

During the evaluation period, clarifications may be sought by e-mail from suppliers. Deadlines will be imposed for the receipt of such clarifications and failure to meet these deadlines may result in the disqualification of the Tender or loss of marks. Responses to requests for clarification shall not materially change any of the elements of the proposals submitted. Unsolicited communications from suppliers will not be entertained during the evaluation period.

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6 RESPONSE FORMAT

6.1 INTRODUCTIONAll submissions must conform to the response format set out in this document. Where a submission does not conform to the required format, the supplier will be requested to resubmit it in the correct format, on the understanding that the resubmission cannot contain any material change from the original. Failure to resubmit in the correct format within three working days may result in disqualification.

By responding to the EOI and ITT, the supplier accepts the terms and conditions of the EOI and ITT. Should a supplier not comply with these requirements, GOAL may, at their sole discretion, reject the response.

6.2 SUBMISSION CHECKLIST EOIPlease ensure that you have read and thoroughly understand the instruction given in the checklist below. Failure to comply with this instruction will almost certainly mean your submission will be unsuccessful.

Line Document to be Submitted Administrative Instructions for Submission

1 Appendix 1: COMPANY DETAILS Complete, Sign, Stamp and Return as separate PDF entitled ‘Appendix 1 Company Details’.

2 Appendix 2: DECLARATION RE PERSONAL AND LEGAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Complete, Sign, Stamp and Return as separate PDF entitled ‘Appendix 2 Declaration Personal & Legal’.

3 APPENDIX 3: SELF-DECLARATION OF FINANCE AND TAX Complete, Sign, Stamp and Return as separate PDF entitled ‘Appendix 3 Declaration Finance & Tax’.

4 Appendix 4: CERTIFICATIONS Please supply copies of each certificate in PDF format naming each PDF with the Certification Title e.g. ISO 9000 Certificate.

5 Appendix 5: PREVIOUS CONTRACTS Complete, Sign, Stamp and Return as separate PDF entitled ‘Appendix 4 Previous Contracts’.

6 Appendix 5: Supporting Documentation – Evidence of Previous Contracts

This can be in the nature of redacted (edited) contracts or official documentation confirming fulfilment (containing the pertinent contract details). Please submit in PDF format entitled ‘Evidence of Previous Contracts_Contract Name’.

7 Appendix 6: EOI AND ITT STATEMENT Complete, Sign, Stamp and Return as separate PDF entitled ‘Appendix 6 EOI and ITT Statement’.

6.3 SUBMISSION CHECKLIST ITTPlease ensure that you have read and thoroughly understand the instruction given in the table below. Failure to comply with this instruction will almost certainly mean your submission will be unsuccessful.

Line Item Administrative Instruction

1 Appendix 6: EOI AND ITT STATEMENT Complete, Sign, Stamp and Return as separate PDF entitled ‘Appendix 6 EOI and ITT Statement’.

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2 Appendix 7 'FINANCIAL OFFER_TOTAL QUANTITY’ Complete the required fields in the Excel Spreadsheet ‘Appendix 7 Financial Offer_Total Quantity’ and return the completed excel spreadsheet.

and

Sign, Stamp and Return as separate PDF entitled ‘Appendix 7 Financial Offer_Total Quantity’.

3 Appendix 8 ‘FINANCIAL OFFER_MONTHLY QUANTITY’ Complete the required fields in the Excel Spreadsheet ‘Appendix 8 Financial Offer_Monthly Quantity’ and return the completed excel spreadsheet.

and

Sign, Stamp and Return as separate PDF entitled ‘Appendix 8 Financial Offer_Monthly Quantity’.

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7 APPENDICES & ANNEXES

Appendix 1 – Company Information

Appendix 2 - Declaration of Personal and Legal Circumstances

Appendix 3 – Self Declaration Tax

Appendix 4 – Certifications

Appendix 5 – Previous Contracts

Appendix 6 – EOI and ITT Statement

Appendix 7 – Financial Offer (Total Quantity)

Appendix 8 – Financial Offer (Monthly Quantity)

Annex 1 – Technical Specification of Fortified Wheat Flour

Annex 2 – US Aid FFP Source and Origin Requirements 2019 (Attached as Separate PDF)

Annex 3 – GOAL Standard Terms and Conditions (Attached as Separate PDF)

Annex 4 – GOAL Template Supply Contract for Goods (Attached as a separate PDF)

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APPENDIX 1 - COMPANY INFORMATION

1 CONTACT DETAILS

This section must include information regarding the individual or company and any partners or sub-contractors:

Name of the supplierRegistered address of the SupplierCompany NameAddressPrevious Name(s) if applicableRegistered Address if different from aboveCompany Registration Number TelephoneE-mail address

Website addressYear EstablishedLegal Form. Tick the relevant box Company

Partnership Joint Venture Other (specify):

VAT/TVA/Tax Registration Number Directors names and titles and any other key personnel Please state name of any other persons/organisations (except supplier) who will benefit from this contract (GOAL compliance matter)Parent company

OwnershipDo supplier have associated companies? Tick relevant box. If YES – provide details for each company in the form of additional table as per Contact Details

Yes No

Primary Contact Secondary ContactNameCurrent Position in supplier’s Organisation:No. of years working with the supplier:Email addressTelephoneMobileOther Relevant Skills:Institution (Date from – to)Degrees or Diplomas

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1.1 PROFESSIONAL OR CORPORATE MEMBERSHIPS These are with external professional bodies that the supplier is registered with, if any (please note this is not the company/ business registration details). Please attach copies of any relevant certificates or memberships and use more lines if necessary:

No Name of the body Year of registration Membership Number1234

1.2 PROFILESupplier should note that the information requested below will be required under the Essential Criteria. In total the answers to these questions should take no more than 2 pages.

No Description Response1 An outline of the scope of business activities,

and in particular details of relevant experience regarding contracts of this nature

2 The number of years the supplier has been in business in its present form.

3 Total Production Capacity (metric tonne Per Day). Production Capacity is defined as the quantity in metric tonnes available to ship on a daily basis.

4 Average Lead Time for an order of 2000MT of Fortified Wheat Flour (Lead Time is ) As per Essential Criteria . Lead Times must be less than 30 Days.

5 Where the supplier proposes to use subcontractors or resellers/ distributors in the execution of the agreement this section should include details of the quality assurance mechanisms used by the supplier to monitor the activities of its subcontractors or resellers/ distributors. Suppliers should note that commitment to quality, as evidenced by the existence of such quality control procedures, will be used as a Qualification Criteria

6 Any other relevant information

1.3 REFERENCESAt least two relevant references who may be contacted on a confidential basis to verify satisfactory execution of contracts must be supplied. These references may not be GOAL personnel or related to a GOAL contract. Supplier should supply this information for each of the references in the following format:

1 NameOrganisationAddressPhoneFaxEmailNature of supplyApproximate value of contract

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APPENDIX 2_DECLARATION RE PERSONAL AND LEGAL CIRCUMSTANCES

THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED BY A DULY AUTHORISED OFFICER OF THE SUPPLIER. Please tick Yes or No as appropriate to the following statements relating to the current status of your organisation.

Yes No

1 The supplier is bankrupt or is being wound up or its affairs are being administered by the court or has entered into an arrangement with creditors or has suspended business activities or is in any analogous situation arising from a similar procedure under national laws and regulations

2 The supplier is the subject of proceedings for a declaration of bankruptcy, for an order for compulsory winding up or administration by the court or for an arrangement with creditors or of any other similar proceedings under national laws and regulations

3 The supplier, a Director or Partner, has been convicted of an offence concerning his professional conduct by a judgement which has the force of res judicata or been guilty of grave professional misconduct in the course of their business

4 The supplier has not fulfilled its obligations relating to the payment of taxes or social security contributions in Ireland or any other State in which the supplier is located

5 The supplier, a director or partner has been found guilty of fraud6 The supplier, a director or partner has been found guilty of money laundering7 The supplier, a director or partner has been found guilty of corruption8 The supplier, a director or partner has been convicted of being a member of a criminal

organisation9 The supplier, a director or partner is under investigation, or has been sanctioned within the

preceding three (3) years by any national authority of a United Nations Member State for engaging or having engaged in proscribed practices, including but not limited to: corruption, fraud, coercion, collusion, obstruction, or any other unethical practice.

10 The supplier has been guilty of serious misrepresentation in providing information to a public buying agency

11 The supplier has contrived to misrepresent its Health & Safety information, Quality Assurance information, or any other information relevant to this application

12 The supplier has colluded between themselves and other bidders (a bidding ring), and/or the supplier has had improper contact or discussions with any member of GOAL staff and/or members of their family

13 The supplier is fully compliant with the minimum terms and conditions of the Employment Law and with all other relevant employment legislation, as well as all relevant Health & Safety Regulations in the countries of registration and operations

14 The supplier has procedures in place to ensure that subcontractors, if any are used for this contract, apply the same standards.

15 Consistent with numerous United Nations Security Council resolutions including S/RES/1269 (1999), S/RES/1368 (2001) and S/RES/1373 (2001), GOAL is firmly committed to the international fight against terrorism, and in particular, against the financing of terrorism. It is the policy of GOAL to seek to ensure that none of its funds are used, directly or indirectly, to provide support to individuals or entities associated with terrorism. In accordance with this policy, the supplier undertakes to use all reasonable efforts to ensure that it does not provide support to individuals or entities associated with terrorism.

I certify that the information provided above is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that the provision of inaccurate or misleading information in this declaration may lead to my organisation being excluded from participation in future tenders.Date

Name

Position

Telephone number

Signature and full name

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APPENDIX 3_SELF-DECLARATION OF FINANCE AND TAX

Turnover history

Turnover figures entered into the table must be the total sales value before any deductions‘Turnover of related products’ is for companies that provide items or services in multiple sectors. Please enter information on turnover of items or services that are similar in nature to the items or services requested under this EOI. Please indicate the currency.

Trading year Total turnover201820172016

Include a short narrative below to explain any trends year to year

GOAL operates within the law of the country of operation and within international legal requirements. GOAL expects all companies to fulfil their legal obligations, including meeting their tax liabilities and duties in accordance with the relevant tax legislation. Please comment below if you feel there are any matters you need to bring to GOAL’s attention.

Please continue on a separate sheet if necessary.

I certify that the information provided above is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that the provision of inaccurate or misleading information in this declaration may lead to my organisation being excluded from participation in future tenders.

Signed (Director):

Print name:

Date:

Company Name: Company

Stamp:

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APPENDIX 4 – CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATIONPlease supply copies of each certificate listed below.. Please identify each certificate with the code outlined in the table below. Please note that submission of the mandatory certificates listed below is an essential criterion.

Mandatory Certificates: These must be for the company milling, producing and delivering the Fortified Wheat Flour

Name of Certificate* Purpose of Certificate Date your Company received this

Certificate

Date this Certificate expires

Comments from Company

Code

ISO 9000 stated as ISO 9001:2015 online see https://www.iso.org/iso-9001-quality-management.html

Quality Management System Certificate Submit a valid, up to date copy of this certificate

A

ISO 22000 stated as ISO 22000:2018 see https://www.iso.org/iso-22000-revision.html

International standard specifies the requirements for a food safety management system that involves the following elements: interactive communication, system management, prerequisite programs, HACCP principles

Submit a valid, up to date copy of this certificate.

B

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https://www.iso.org/iso-22000-revision.html

https://www.iso.org/iso-22000-revision.html

https://www.iso.org/iso-9001-quality-management.html



Additional Certificates:Name of Certificate* Purpose of Certificate Date your Company

received this Certificate

Date this Certificate expires

Comments from Company

Code

Chemical Laboratory Analysis Certificate

Chemical level of Analysis of components and structure of each product

Submit a sample of the most recent certificate.

C

Physical Laboratory Analysis Certificate

Physical level of Analysis of components and structure of each product


D

CE Certificate of Compliance/ EU Declaration of Conformity

With the CE marking on a product, the manufacturer declares that product conforms with the essential requirements of the applicable EC directives


E

Turkish Ministry of Agriculture certification (or equivalent)

Accreditation from the Turkish Government that the product is according to Turkish Ministry of Agriculture food standards.


F

Certification from a TURKAK approved company (or equivalent)

Accreditation from any company that has itself been approved to perform inspections and certifications by the Turkish Accreditation Authority (TURKAK)


G

* IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE CERTIFICATES FOR YOUR COMPANY'S ACTIVITIES OR PRODUCTS, PLEASE, PROVIDE INFORMATION ADDITIONALLY IN THIS TABLE

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APPENDIX 5 PREVIOUS CONTRACTS

QUALITY AND DELIVERYThe Technical Specification included as Annex 1 to this document is the World Food Programme (WFP) specification. Please provide details below of contracts in chronological order starting with the most recent, for the milling, production and supply of Fortified Wheat Flour.

The supplies are required to be delivered DDP (Incoterms 2010) into GOAL warehouse locations in north and northwest Syria, specifically (but not limited to) Kafr Takharim, Ma’arrat Misrin and Darkush . Due to the complicated nature of this supply chain, GOAL would like to see evidence of previous contracts fulfilled to these locations or other locations inside north or northwest Syria. This can be in the nature of redacted (edited) contracts or official documentation confirming fulfilment (containing the pertinent contract details). We also require a contact person from the organisation who can validate the delivery.

Contract 1 Contract with (Organisation name)Start and end date of contractGoods SuppliedDid the goods delivered satisfy the WFP specification included as Annex 1 to this ITT (Y/N)Value of contractPoint of Delivery Inside SyriaDid this delivery satisfy the US AID FFP Source and Origin Requirements (Y/N)Contact person to confirm contract details, include phone and email contact information.

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Contract 2Contract with (Organisation name)Start and end date of contractGoods SuppliedDid the goods delivered satisfy the WFP specification included as Annex 1 to this ITT (Y/N)Value of contractPoint of Delivery Inside SyriaDid this delivery satisfy the US AID FFP Source and Origin Requirements (Y/N)Contact person to confirm contract details, include phone and email contact information.

Contract 3Contract with (Organisation name)Start and end date of contractGoods SuppliedDid the goods delivered satisfy the WFP specification included as Annex 1 to this ITT (Y/N)Value of contractPoint of Delivery Inside SyriaDid this delivery satisfy the US AID FFP Source and Origin Requirements (Y/N)Contact person to confirm contract details, include phone and email contact information.

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EOI and ITT Fortified What Flour 2019

APPENDIX 6: EOI AND ITT STATEMENT

[Complete and return the following form ‘EOI and ITT Statement’ printed, signed and stamped]

EOI and ITT STATEMENTTO: [GOAL]RE: Expression of Interest Ref: ANT-BK-FFR-18772 To create a Restricted Suppliers List for the supply of Fortified Wheat Flour for delivery in Syria (EOI) and Invitation to Tender for the supply of 10,398 metric tonnes of Fortified Wheat Flour for delivery between August 2019 and February 2020 (ITT)

Having examined all sections, appendices and annexes to the EOI and ITT we hereby agree and declare the following:

1. We confirm we have fully reviewed and can fully meet the detailed Technical Specifications for Fortified Wheat Flour included as Annex 1 to this document.

2. We confirm we have fully reviewed and fully conform to the restrictions on Source and Origin January 2019 included as Annex 2 to this document.

3. We accept all of the Terms and Conditions of the EOI, ITT and GOAL’s Standard Terms and Conditions For Contracts of Goods included as Annex 3 and 4 to the EOI.

4. We confirm our understanding that these Goods are to be exported to Syria and that we are in full compliance with all Turkish Government export regulations.

5. We confirm delivery DDP (Incoterms 2010) into GOAL warehouse locations in northwest Syria, specifically (but not limited to) Kafr Takharim, Ma’arrat Misrin and Darkush.

6. We confirm the validity period of our EOI submission ITT offer to be 120 Days from date of submission.

Date:Full Name:Position:Signature and company stamp:

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APPENDIX 7 : FINANCIAL OFFER_TOTAL QUANTITY

See Separate Excel Spreadsheet

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APPENDIX 8 : FINANCIAL OFFER_MONTHLY QUANTITY

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ANNEXES 1-4

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