Should You Wish to, MS. Lydia G. Tansinsin, Asst. Secretary and Pbac Chairperson, Department of Science and Technology, General Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines

76 -- PHILIPPINES: BOOKS The government of the republic of the Philippines, through the Department of Science and Technology (dost), has received a loan from the international Bank for reconstruction and Development (IBRD) towards the cost of engineering and Science education project (esep). It intends to apply part of the proceeds of this loan to eligible payments under the contract(s) for which this letter of invitation is issued the project invites all interested suppliers to quote for library materials comprising of lots of books, indices and audio-visual materials lot no lot description - 1 engineering books - 2 Science books - 3 management of Technology books - 4 Science teaching books - 5 high school books - 6 indices - 7 audio-visual materials specific titles for the above-mentioned lots are participate, You May secure the complete set of bid documents by transmitting to the address below the cost of reproduction and mailing expenses starting July 3 until August 1, 1995 according to the following schedule 1 foreign suppliers - with no local agent pesos 1,000 or usdlr 40.00 - with local agent based - in the Philippines pesos 300.00 2 local suppliers pesos 300.00 - (usdlr 1.00 equals pesos 26.00) aside from the payment, the supplier is required to provide five (5) blank 3 5 inches high density floppy disks letter of intent, including check payable to Department of Science and Technology pre/Post qualification bids and awards committee (Pbac) C/O project implementation and coordination office (pico) for engineering and Science education project 2ND floor, property building, dost main compound gen Santos ave., Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila Philippines attn : Pbac Chairperson questions arising from the terms and conditions shall be entertained by the Pbac until August 1, 1995 the diskettes, incorporating your quoted prices, one hard copy, and your concurrence to the terms and conditions Should be submitted to Pbac not later than 10 00 A.M. on September 22, 1995. Offers will be opened on the same day at 10 00 A.M. at the executive lounge, Department of Science and Technology, Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines all bids must be accompanied by a security of not less than two per cent (2 pct) of the total bid price in case of failure of bidding, re-bidding shall be automatically re-scheduled 18 days upon the announcement of a failure of bidding at the same venue and time as of the first bidding Post contact/prepared by ejdoria bid no : na bid opening 092295 10:00 A.M. Please send a copy of your response to: Commercial Section (FCS TOP), American Embassy, Manila, APO Ap 96440, Refer to T0053.. (0159)

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