The new rules are valid for auctions to be organized starting May 26, 2016, while for procedures already in progress, the system in force at the start date continues to be applied.
The form of the new Public Procurement Law can be read HERE.
The new procurement laws establish, among other things, that the “quality-price” award criterion for awarding public procurement contracts will be mandatory in the case of intellectual services, such as consultancy/technical assistance, preparation of studies, design, supervision, related to high-complexity projects, and the winning bid will be selected by applying a system of evaluation factors, in which the weight allocated to the “price” factor cannot be greater than 40%.
This principle has already been introduced in the draft norms for future public procurement laws, norms that can be read in full HERE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did the new public procurement rules take effect?
The new rules apply to auctions organized starting May 26, 2016.
What is the mandatory award criterion for intellectual services?
For high-complexity intellectual services, the “quality-price” criterion is mandatory.
What is the maximum weight for the price factor in complex projects?
In high-complexity projects involving intellectual services, the price factor cannot exceed 40% of the total evaluation.