IB No. 2608-431 Proc. of Goods [Books](Rebid)

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The City Government of Tagbilaran is conducting a rebid for the procurement of books, maps, and other publications to support its educational and informational needs across the municipality. The procurement is being carried out under a public bidding process and seeks a qualified supplier capable of delivering a complete lot of printed materials that meet the city’s standards for quality and content. The contract will cover the entire range of books required by the city, including works that are relevant to local governance, culture, and community development.

Suppliers must demonstrate a minimum of two years’ experience supplying similar printed goods to government entities, and they must be able to provide the requested books within twenty calendar days of award. Eligible bidders are required to be Philippine‑owned businesses or foreign entities with a Filipino‑majority interest, and they must submit proof of compliance with the non‑discretionary pass/fail criteria outlined in the relevant procurement regulations. Bid packages must include the standard bid security and any other documentation requested by the City’s Bids and Awards Committee, and all bids must be received by the specified deadline in order to be considered.

All books supplied under this contract must conform to the publication, binding, and durability standards set forth in the procurement documents, ensuring that they are fit for continuous public use and distribution.

Description

INVITATION TO BID FOR
[Books](Rebid)

1) The CITY GOVERNMENT OF TAGBILARAN, through the Appropriation Ordinance No. 25-07 for CY 2026 intends to apply the sum of ONE MILLION TWENTY TWO THOUSAND SEVENTY FIVE PESOS AND TWENTY FIVE CENTAVOS (PHP1,022,075.25) being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the contract for Books (Rebid). Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening.

2) The CITY GOVERNMENT OF TAGBILARAN now invites bids for Books (Rebid) . Delivery of the Goods is required within 20 Calendar Days. Bidders should have completed, at least Two (2) Years from the date of submission and receipt of bids, contracts 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 competitive bidding procedures using a non-discretionary “pass/fail” criterion as specified in the IRR of RA No. 12009.

i) 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 City Government of Tagbilaran and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from 8:00 AM to 5:00PM.

5) A complete set of Bidding Documents may be acquired by interested Bidders on October 7 – November 3, 2026 from the address given below upon payment of the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents, pursuant to the latest Guidelines issued by the GPPB, in the amount of Php5,000.00

It may also be downloaded free of charge from the website of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and the website of the Procuring Entity, provided that Bidders shall pay the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the submission of their bids.

6) The City Government of Tagbilaran will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on _October 20, 2026 at 9:00 A.M._ at BAC Office, City Engineering Building, Upper Calceta St., Tagbilaran City and/or through video conferencing via Zoom, which shall be open to prospective Bidders.

7) Bids must be duly received by the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) Secretariat through manual submission at the office address indicated below on or before November 3, 2026 at 8:30 A.M. Late bids shall not be accepted.

8) All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 16.1.

9) Bid opening shall be on November 3, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. at BAC Office, City Engineering Building, Upper Calceta St., Tagbilaran City and/or via Zoom. Bids will be opened in the presence of the Bidders’ representatives who choose to attend the activity.

10) The City Government of Tagbilaran 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 Section 70 of R.A. No. 12009, without incurring any liability to the affected Bidder or Bidders.

11) For further information, please refer to:

Ms. ROSEMARIE P. PALMA
BAC Office
City Engineering Building, Upper Calceta St.,
Tagbilaran City
Tel. No. (038) 411-2222
Website:
Email Add: bac2013tagbilaran@yahoo.com.ph

12) You may visit the following websites:

For downloading of Bidding Documents: www.tagbilaran.gov.ph

For electronic bid submission: N/A



(sgd)
CATHELYN O. TORREMOCHA
BAC Chairperson
Line Items
Item No. : 1
Product/Service Name : 2608-431
Description : IB No. 2608-431 Proc. of Goods [Books](Rebid)
Quantity : 1
UOM : Lot
Budget (PHP) : 1,022,075.25
Pre-bid Conference
Date : 20/10/2026
Time : 9:00 AM
Venue : City Engineering Building, CEO Conference Room, Upper Calceta Street, Barangay Cogon, Tagbilaran City
Reference Number: 13275068
Area of Delivery: Bohol
Trade Agreement: Implementing Rules and Regulations
Procurement Mode: Public Bidding
Classification: Goods
Category: Books, Maps and Other Publications
Bid Supplements: 1
Document Request List: 12

Details

Status:
Open
Procedure type:
Open Procedure
Sectors:
22000000 - Printed matter and related products
Place of origin:
Philippines
Places of performance:
Philippines
Deadline:
Nov 5, 2026, 01:00 AM
Contract type:
Goods
Publication date:
Oct 7, 2026
Created date:
Oct 9, 2026
Update date:
Oct 21, 2026

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