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Human Resources Development Agency (HRDA)

(Enhance Child Protection and Psychosocial well-being of

returnee, deportee and unaccompanied children and their

families in Kandahar, Helmand, Urozgan and Zabul Provinces.)

Invitation to Bid

ITB No: HRDA/17-ITB/003

Supplies for Child Friendly Spaces

Kandahar, Helmand, Urozgan and Zabul Provinces

Planned Timetable

Issued 16-Nov-2017

Advertise ITB 18-Nov-2017

Questions from Supplier due date 20-Nov-2017

Deadline for Submission 21-Nov-2017 Time:2:00 PM

Evaluation of ITB 23-Nov-2017

Supplier Visit & Sample Check 25-Nov-2017

Award of Contracts 28-Nov-2017

Contract Start 1st-Dec-2017

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CONTENTS PAGES

1. HRDA .................................................................................................................................. 3

2. The Purpose of this (ITB) ................................................................................................... 3

3. Cost of Bidding ................................................................................................................... 3

4. The Bidding Documents ...................................................................................................... 3

5. Clarification of Bidding Documents ................................................................................... 4

6. Language of Bid .................................................................................................................. 4

7. Documents Comprising the Bid .......................................................................................... 4

8. Bid Prices & Price Changes ................................................................................................ 4

9. Bid Currencies ..................................................................................................................... 4

10. Bid Security ......................................................................................................................... 5

11. Period of Validity of Bids .................................................................................................... 5

12. Format and Signing ............................................................................................................. 5

13. Submission and Marking of Bids: ....................................................................................... 5

14. Preliminary Examination ..................................................................................................... 5

15. Evaluation and Comparison of Bids .................................................................................... 5

16. Contacting the Purchaser ..................................................................................................... 6

17. Notification of Award.......................................................................................................... 6

18. Contract award and notification .......................................................................................... 7

19. Warranty .............................................................................................................................. 7

20. Price Schedules and Location .............................................................................................. 7

21. Disclaimer ........................................................................................................................... 7

22. ANNEX – A: Supplier Information Form ........................................................................... 8

23. Price List Annex B ............................................................................................................ 11

Terms of Reference (ToR) ............................................................................................ 13

24. Specification ...................................................................................................................... 14

25. Sub-contractor: .................................................................................................................. 14

26. Brief information about Supplier Business and Experience. ............................................. 15

27. Taxes: ................................................................................................................................ 15


INTRODUCTION

1. HRDA

Human Resource Development Agency HRDA is an Afghan nongovernmental,

nonpolitical and not-for-profit It was created in 2002 to help Afghans powerless by

battling came about because of the several decades of war. Prior to this, HRDA was

enrolled with DoE in Kandahar however after reestablishment and renewal of enlistment

framework, HRDA is now registered with Ministry of Economy with the registration

number of 463 in Kabul. Since 2002, HRDA has implemented over 50 projects in areas such as Assessment

survey, Management, Water Sanitation, income generating, Child protection, vocational

training, Disabled Skill Training, School Renovation, Literacy, IDP profiling, Shelter for

IDPs, National Solidarity Program NSP, Roads rehabilitation and infrastructure in

Kandahar, Helmand, Zabul, Uruzgan and Nimroz provinces of Afghanistan.

HRDA has personnel widely experienced, dedicated, self-motivated, well educated, and

well versed with local areas, their cultures and social norms with strong community

relations, including tribal elders, Shuars and government authorities.

2. The Purpose of this (ITB)

It is the intent of this ITB to secure competitive proposals to select a Potential, Reliable

and Committed Supplier for HRDA Kandahar, Helmand, Urozgan and Zabul provinces

programs as one off contract. Therefore, HRDA is calling on all eligible and potential

suppliers that are qualified, professional and are technically and financially competent for

the provision and delivery of supplies as indicated in ANNEX – B to submit their sealed

proposals as per the outlined criteria set forth in this ITB.

The winning bidder will be awarded the contract to provide the supplies and materials

required for smooth running of CFSs. Bidders must compile with all governmental set

legal regulations to operate in Afghanistan and should be a regular taxpayer to offer such

services as specified in the tender and shall furnish copy of its operating

license/certificate of registration valid for the fiscal year 2017 and possibly 2018. The

Bidder shall not be under a declaration of ineligibility for corrupt or fraudulent practices.

3. Cost of Bidding

The Bidder shall be responsible for all costs associated with the preparation and

submission of its bid, and HRDA hereinafter referred to as “the Purchaser”, will in no

case be responsible or liable for those costs, regardless of the conduct or outcome of the

bidding process.

I. THE BIDDING DOCUMENTS:

4. The Bidding Documents

The Bidder is expected to examine all instructions, forms, terms and specifications in the

bidding documents prepared for the selection of authorized Service Provider or

Contractor. Failure to furnish all information required as per the bidding

The Bidding documents comprise of the following documents:

The Invitation To Bid – ITB (applied to this document);

Supplier Information Form and Conflict of Interest Form Annex A

Supply and Price Sheet Annex B


documents/submit a bid not substantially responsive to the bidding document in every

respect will be at the Bidder’s risk and may result in bid rejection.

5. Clarification of Bidding Documents

A prospective bidder requiring any clarification of the bidding documents may notify in

contact number 0700377336. The request for clarification must reach the purchaser not

later than (November, 2017). The Purchaser will respond by contact number providing

clarification on the bid documents on (November, 2017). Written copies of the

Purchaser’s response (including an explanation of the query but without identifying the

source of inquiry) will be communicated to all prospective bidders, who had received the

bidding documents.

III. PREPARATION OF BIDS:

6. Language of Bid

The bid and all relative correspondence and documents exchanged between the bidders

and the purchaser shall be written in English language only. Any printed literature

furnished by the bidder and written in another language must be accompanied by an

English translation of its pertinent passages, in which case, for purposes of interpretation

of the bid, the English translation shall prevail. Any translations must be performed by a

licensed translator as recognized and notarized by the Courts and Government of

Afghanistan.

7. Documents Comprising the Bid

The submitted bid must include the following information. Failure to supply all requested

information or comply with the specified formats may disqualify the bidder from

consideration.

8. Bid Prices & Price Changes

The provided price in Annex B will remain unchangeable during the period of contract.

Prices given includes transportation, services after sale, manufacturer defaults warranty

period. The Bidder must sign and officially stamp the price schedule and entire RFP

pages before submitting the sealed envelope.

9. Bid Currencies

All rates and amounts entered in the Bid Form and Price Schedule and used in any

documents, correspondence or operations pertaining to this tender shall be expressed

in USA currency USA($)

A Bid detailing the unit price only in the Annex B sheet given for the purpose;

Certificate of Business registration or Trading License in Afghanistan

Bank details

Cover letter explaining interest to be a contracted vendor or supplier

Passport/National ID of business owner/Board of directors/Sales Persons

Other important document bidder feel need to be attached to support their bid.


10. Bid Security

For the Purpose of This Tender, Bid Security or Bond is not applicable.

11. Period of Validity of Bids

Bids shall remain valid for 10 working days after the date of bid opening prescribed by

the Purchaser, a bid valid for a shorter period may be rejected by the Purchaser as non-

responsive.

In exceptional HRDA circumstances, the Purchaser may request the Bidders to extend the

period of validity. The request and the responses thereto shall be made in writing by letter

or e-mail. A bidder agreeing to the request will not be required nor permitted to modify

his bid.

12. Format and Signing

The original bid shall be signed by the Bidder or a person or persons duly authorized to

bind the Bidder to the contract. Financial pages of the bid shall be initialed by the person

or persons signing the bid and stamped with the company seal.

The bidder shall include a cover letter in their proposal. The content of the cover letter

shall include the following information:

A table containing bid offer: item description, unit price

Price validity date (for this purpose and as stated on the advertisement, quote given

shall remain unchanged for 10 working days).

IV. SUBMISSION OF BIDS

13. Submission and Marking of Bids:

Bidder shall submit sealed bid clearly marked (ITB HRDA -003) CFS Supplies and

Materials Kandahar, Helmand, Urozgan and Zabul to:

(HRDA Main Office, Kandahar, Shahr-e-Naw, Noorzad Watt, House 14, Street #7,

District

No later than Tuesday November 21, 2017, 3:30 pm. All bids are to be put in to the

box provided for the purpose. Bids submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.

Bidders must sign the bid register form at the reception of the office indicating their

company name, telephone number, email address, date of submission. Intend to bid

form shall also be filled signed and be put along with the sealed bids.

V. BID OPENING AND EVALUATION

14. Preliminary Examination

The Purchaser will examine the bids to determine whether they are complete, whether any

computational errors have been made, whether required sureties have been furnished,

whether the documents have been properly signed and whether bids are generally in

order.

15. Evaluation and Comparison of Bids

Bids determined to be substantially responsive as per section 7 above will be considered

for the evaluation process with the below scoring criteria.

Description Weight (%)

Capacity/Stockholding

Availability

(1) Supplier to state if they have available stock or will avail needed order once

place

(2) Supplier has the ability to deliver all supplies to the field sites within one

10%


week as soon as contract is signed

Past Experience

1. Attach copies of Purchase Order (PO) or Contracts for similar or other

potential supplies delivered to other clients

2. Up to three copies of most recent purchase orders completed for other clients)

Eligibility to offer bid 1- Supplier owns his/her own shop or company registered with authorized local

government authorities

2. Bid should have 10 days validity from the date submitted

30%

Sample/Specification

Quality

(1), Warrants submitting HRDA with high quality samples if shortlisted

2. Warrants delivering HRDA all ordered supplies according to the selected samples with high quality

30%

Financial proposal Offer as per Price list is competitive 30%

100%

INFORMATION Table to be filled by Supplier:

Percent (%) of available stock same supplies with the

supplier right now?

(Percentage )

Warranty period of equipment where applicable?

(In months )

How long it takes Supplier to deliver all supplies to

designated site of HRDA as soon as contract is placed?

(Mention no of days )

Supplier submitted Signed and Stamped Proposal in

sealed envelope?

( mention here)

Supplier confirms payments will be made after complete

delivery of within 30 calendar days?

(Mention here if agreed)

Supplier confirms delivery of supplies will be made

according to the selected samples.


Contractor will immediately replace any faulty

equipment or supplies observed during the delivery by

HRDA with no addition transport cost within 4

consecutive days?


16. Contacting the Purchaser

Subject to Clause 5, no Bidder shall contact the Purchaser on any matter relating to its

bid, from the time of the bid opening to the time the Contract is awarded or selected

authorized service provider or contractor is announced.

17. Notification of Award

Prior to the expiration of the period of bid validity, the Purchaser will notify the

successful bidder in writing or where necessary by phone that his/her bid has been


accepted and, selected to negotiate on their bid for the specific goods and/or services and

to finalize the offer.

CONTRACTING

18. Contract award and notification

The Purchaser will award the Contract to the notified successful Bidder(s) whose bid has

been determined to be substantially responsive and has been determined as the best

evaluated bid considering price/performance factors, provided further that the Bidder is

determined to be qualified to be awarded and perform its obligations satisfactorily.

19. Warranty

The Supplier warrants that the Materials and equipment to be supplied are new, unused,

of the most recent or current models (products), and meet Purchaser’s specifications.

The warranty shall remain valid for a period of time as may be specified by the Supplier

in the Bid and this warranty period shall be considered as one of the bid advantages, and

shall in no case be less than that which is provided for by Afghanistan Law if any

20. Price Schedules and Location

Vendors interested in the provision of Goods and or services outlined in Annex B to

HRDA should NOTE that all categories apply to all HRDA Offices.

21. Disclaimer

The Purchaser reserves the right to alter the dates of the timetable.

The Purchaser does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any proposal.

HRDA provides, inter alia, that HRDA do “not engage in theft, corrupt practices,

nepotism, bribery, or trade in illicit substances.” HRDA’s procurement systems and

policies are designed to maximize transparency and minimize the risk of corruption in

HRDA’s operations.


22. ANNEX – A: Supplier Information Form

Company Name

Any other names

company is operating

under (Acronyms,

Abbreviations,

Aliases)

Previous names of the

company

Address

Website

Phone/Fax Numbers Phone: Fax:

Primary Contact Name: Phone Number:

Email Address:

Name(s) of Company

Owner(s) or Board of

Directors

Financial Information

Bank Name and

Address

Name under which

company is registered

at bank

Payment Terms Payment By: Check Yes | No Wire Transfer Yes | No

Specify Standard

Payment Terms (Net

30)

Supplier Self-Certification of Eligibility

Company certifies that:

1. They are not debarred, suspended, or otherwise precluded from participating in

major donor (e.g. European Union, European and United States Government, United

Nations) competitive bid opportunities.


2. They are not bankrupt or being wound up, are having their affairs administered by

the courts, have entered into arrangements with creditors, have suspended business

activities, are the subject of proceedings concerning those matters, or are in any

analogous situation arising from a similar procedure provided for in national

legislation or regulations.

3. They have not been convicted of an offense concerning their professional conduct.

4. They have not been guilty of grave professional misconduct proven by any means

that the contracting authority can justify, or been declared to be in serious breach of

contract for failure to comply with their contractual obligations towards any contracts

awarded in the normal course of business.

5. They have fulfilled obligations related to the payment of social security

contributions or the payment of taxes in accordance with the legal provisions of the

country in which they are established or with those of the country where the contract

is to be performed.

6. They have not been the subject of a judgment for fraud, corruption, involvement in

a criminal organization or any other illegal activity.

7. They maintain high ethical and social operating standards, including:

Working conditions and social rights: Avoidance of child labor, bondage, or

forced labor; assurance of safe and reasonable working conditions; freedom of

association; freedom from exploitation, abuse, and discrimination; protection

of basic social rights of its employees and HRDA’s beneficiaries; and

prohibition of trafficking in persons. For avoidance of doubt, Supplier shall

not discriminate against any of HRDA’s beneficiaries during the Term of this

Agreement, such as, but not limited to, withholding, adversely impacting, or

denying equitable access to the benefits provided through this Agreement on

the basis of any factor not expressly stated in the Agreement. This includes,

for example, race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual

orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, disability, age, genetic

information, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, or veteran's

status. Nothing in this provision is intended to limit the ability of the Supplier

to perform its obligations under the Agreement.

Environmental aspects: Provision of goods and services with the least negative

impact on the environment.

Humanitarian neutrality: Endeavoring to ensure that activities do not render

civilians more vulnerable to attack, or bring unintended advantage to any

military actors or other combatants.

Transport and cargo: Not engaged in the illegal manufacture, supply, or

transportation of weapons; not engaged in smuggling of drugs or people.

8. Company warrants that, to the best of its knowledge, no HRDA employee, officer,

consultant or other party related to HRDA has a financial interest in the Company’s

business activities, nor is any HRDA employee related to principals or owners of the

company. Discovery of an undisclosed Conflict of Interest situation will result in

immediate revocation of the Company’s Authorized Supplier status and

disqualification of Company from participation in future HRDA procurement.

9. Supplier hereby confirms that the organization is not conducting business under

other names or alias’s that have not been declared to HRDA.


10. Supplier herby confirms it does not engage in theft, corrupt practices, collusion,

nepotism, bribery, or trade in illicit substances.

By signing the Supplier Information Form you certify that your Company is eligible

to supply goods and services to major donor funded organizations and that all of the

above statements are accurate and factual.

Company Name:

Name of Representative:

Title:

Signature:

Date:

FOR HRDA USE

Following documents have been supplied:

Business registration or license

Articles of incorporation or similar document

Bank statements and references

Passport / ID cards of business owners/board of

directors

Supplier Tax Identification Number (TIN)

Passport/ID Card of Sub Contractor if involved in the

provision

I _______________________an employee of HRDA having completed and

reviewed this

Form confirm the accuracy of information provided:

Name ______________________________

Title ______________________________

Signature ______________________________

Date* ______________________________

*Supplier to be re-authorized one year from this date.


23. PRICE LIST ANNEX B

List of CFSs kits

Item For 24 CFSs

No Description Unit Quantity Unit Price USD

included 2%

Government Tax

CFSs Refurbishment

1 Floor mate (6M*4M) Pcs 24

2 Dust Bin Pcs 24

3 Wall Clock Set 24

4 Water Container Unit 24

5 Solar Power System Air Cooler (As in May, June and July the weather gets hot in the South) Unit

24

6 Fire extinguisher (within the area) Unit 24

7 Chair Pcs 24

8 Table Pcs 24

9 Plastic Bucket (Large Size) Pcs 24

10 water pot Pcs 24

CFSs Recreational

11 Ropes Pcs 168

12 Foot Balls (light weight) Pcs 72

13 Tennis Pcs 72

14 Pump (Small Iron Needle pump, to pump the balls) 48

15 Building Blocks (Big pieces) Pails 96

16 Cushion Balls (Soft small balls of different colors for very young children) Ball 480

17

Entertainment and fun program, events for children (Program facilitation, children performance trophies, refreshment for key community members, etc…)

Events

48

CFSs Stationary

21 Pencil Pcs 6720

22 Ball pen Pcs 3360

23 Set of Literacy, numeracy, Art, Calligraphy text books Pcs 1680

24 Eraser Pcs 3360

25 Pencil Sharpener Pcs 3360

26 Slate Pcs 1680

27 Crayons Doz 1680

28 Ruler (Small Size) Pcs 1680

29 Water Color (non-toxic) Doz 1680

30 Glue (Small Size, non-toxic) Pcs 1680


31 Backpack Pcs 1680

32 Slate Pencil Doz 1680

33 Drawing Pad (Plain white paper; Approx. 100 papers, size 14-28 cm) Pad 3360

34 A4 White Paper Rem

48

45 White Flap Charts Roll

24

36 Color Flap Charts Roll

24

37

Scissors (Medium size, Must cut paper easily, straight line; child friendly) Pcs

240

38 Board Markers (non-toxi, different colors) Doz

24

39 Permanent Marker (non-toxic, different colors) Doz

72

40 White Board (90cm*120cm, not for individual use) Board

24

41 Stapler Pcs

72

42 Staples Pack

72

43 Ruler (Large Size, steel, 1 M) Pcs

24

44 Scotch Tape including tray Pcs

48

45 Duster Pcs 24

CFSs Hygiene Supplies

46 Soap Pcs 600

47 Toilet Paper Doz 288

48 Broom Pcs 48

CFSs Hygiene Kit

49 Bath soap 200 gm 1800

50 Shampoo 250 cc 1800

51 Toothpaste 125 gm 1800

52 Tooth brush Brush 1800

53 Hair brush family size (large) Piece 1800

54 Nail Clipper (Large Size) Piece 1800

55 Laundry Soap 300grm 1800

56 Towel (Medium Size) PC 1800

CFSs First Aid Kit Materials

57 Metal Box Box 24

58 Individually wrapped adhesive strips (plasters) Packet 24

59 Triangular bandages Roll 24

60 Safety pins NO 288

61 Sterile gauze pads Pads 120

62 Adhesive tape, 1.25 cm wide Roll 48


Terms of Reference (ToR)

Supplier Responsibilities:

HRDA technical team will check each delivered items as per the sample up on receipt

on the sites and items found not complying the initial accepted sample will be

rejected. Supplier is responsible to replace the rejected sample at his own costs to the

respective field site (s) within 4 consecutive days from the date item rejected.

Supplier should at no cost deliver used or refurbished supplies to HRDA during the

period of the contract. At the time supplier found at fault for such practice in

intentional manner, HRDA may take a serious action that may even lead contract

termination with the supplier.

HRDA does not commit any financial value under the signed contract with the

selected contractor unless the actual quantity of supplies and associated services are

received at need time.

Order for each locations shall be prepared and be delivered to the HRDA’s each

designated sites within two calendar weeks from the date order placed.

All supplies quoted should be brand new with manufacturer warranty period on

equipment where applicable

63 Crepe Bandage Roll 48

64 Cotton wool (one packet) Roll 24

65 Sharp scissors Pair 24

66 Disposable gloves Pack 24

67 Torch with battery NO 24

68 Pyodin Solution (500 cc) Bottle 24

69 Solution H2O2 (60cc) Bottle 24

70 Dettol Solution (large Size bottle) Bottle 24

71 Antibacterial Soap NO 144

72 Thermometer NO 24

73 Gauze Bandage Roll 288

74 Elastic bandage Roll 192

75 Clamp NO 24

76 Towel Piece 48

77 Plastic Jug NO 24

78 Plastic made glass NO 48

Governmental Tax

Grand Total


Supplier should not quote supplies manufactured, assembled or shipped through

restricted countries.

Supplier submitting bids should ensure they read the full scope of work/supplies

outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP) before submitting final sealed bids to

avoid future claims for any item or services not understood well.

Selected supplier will be responsible for transportation of the ordered supplies to each

designated site of HRDA when order is placed. Except the fixed agreed price of each

items, no additional cost related to transportation will be borne by HRDA.

Supplier should abide with all contract terms and condition outlined in the RFP

during the whole period of the contract.

Supplier should be able to quality check all ordered supplies with HRDA related field

sites technical staff before shipping the whole items.

Supplier will get the payment within 30 calendar days as soon as quantity of supplies

ordered are shipped and completely to the designated field sites and submission of

final delivery report and invoice is submitted to Supply Chain Department.

24. SPECIFICATION

It should be noted that, unless otherwise indicated materials and equipment, stated

brand names or models are for illustrative description only. An equivalent substitute,

as determined by the specifications, is acceptable with the prior approval of HRDA

technical representative.

25. SUB-CONTRACTOR:

Supplier selected for this contract shall not deliver or award the contracted goods and

associated services through a sub-contracted supplier (s) unless there is a written agreement

initially made between HRDA and the contractor. In the case such situation happens in

writing, then contractor shall provide full detail of his/her sub-contractor (s) to HRDA for

further due diligence and review their background and capacity before they start the delivery

of goods. Failure to correspond or disclose this approach at the time of bid submission may

lead to disqualify bidder to be part of HRDA evaluation criteria.


26. BRIEF INFORMATION ABOUT SUPPLIER BUSINESS

AND EXPERIENCE.

27. Taxes: Pursuant to the provisions of the Government of Afghanistan Income Tax Law 2009, Article

72, effective March 2009, HRDA is required to remit if valid license 2% if no license or

expired license 7% Government Withholding tax and deposited to Ministry of Finance Tax

division account complete delivery of all supplies are made.

Conflict of Interest AND SUPPLIERS COD OF CONDUCT: Conflict of Interest

Supplier hereby warrants that, to the best of its knowledge, no HRDA employee, officer,

consultant or other party related to HRDA has a financial interest in the Supplier’s

business activities.

Supplier herby warrants that, to the best of its knowledge, no HRDA employee, officer,

consultant or other party related to HRDA has a family relationship with the supplier’s

owners.

Discovery of an undisclosed conflict of interest will result in immediate termination of

any Agreement and disqualification of Supplier from participation in current and future

HRDA activities.

Supplier hereby confirms that the organization is not conducting business under other

names or alias’s that have not been declared to HRDA.

Supplier herby confirms it does not engage in theft, corrupt practices, collusion, nepotism,

bribery, or trade in illicit substances.

Supplier herby agrees to maintain high ethical and social standards:

Working conditions and social rights: Avoidance of child labor, bondage, or forced labor;

assurance of safe and reasonable working conditions; freedom of association; freedom

from exploitation, abuse, and discrimination; protection of basic social rights of its

employees and HRDA’s beneficiaries; and prohibition of trafficking in persons. For

avoidance of doubt, Supplier shall not discriminate against any of HRDA’s beneficiaries

during the Term of this Agreement, such as, but not limited to, withholding, adversely

impacting, or denying equitable access to the benefits provided through this Agreement

on the basis of any factor not expressly stated in the Agreement. This includes, for

example, race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and

pregnancy), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, parental

status, political affiliation, or veteran's status. Nothing in this provision is intended to

limit the ability of the Supplier to perform its obligations under the Agreement.

Environmental aspects: Provision of goods and services with the least negative impact on

the environment.

Humanitarian neutrality: Endeavoring to ensure that activities do not render civilians

more vulnerable to attack, or bring unintended advantage to any military actors or other

combatants.

Transport and cargo: Not engaged in the illegal manufacture, supply, or transportation of

weapons; not engaged in smuggling of drugs or people.

If you believe that any HRDA employee, volunteer or intern is acting in a manner that is

inconsistent with these Standards, please notify a supervisor or the confidential helpline

Ethics point, [email protected] or call Ethics point at (+93) 700-377-336. There will be

no retaliation against any person who raises concerns that are based on good faith, and belief


of improper conduct. An intentionally false report or a failure to report conduct that is known

to violate these standards may result in disciplinary action.

By signing this statement supplier acknowledges any violation of the above HRDA policies

will result in immediate termination of any agreement in place and disqualification from

participation in future HRDA activities.

Supplier Name:

Signature and Stamp:

Title:

Print Name:

Date: