Contract Reference No. 2026-014 (epa) Goods “supply and Delivery of Office and Janitorial Supplies to Be Used by the Different Offices of the University

INVITATION TO BIDContract Reference No. 2026-014 (EPA) GOODS “SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF OFFICE AND JANITORIAL SUPPLIES TO BE USED BY THE DIFFERENT OFFICES OF THE UNIVERSITY”1.The TARLAC AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, through the Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) of the National Expenditure Program (NEP) FY 2027 intends to apply the sum of ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY-SEVEN PESOS ONLY (₱ 1,159,947.00) being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) under Contract Reference No. 2026-014 (EPA) GOODS “SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF OFFICE AND JANITORIAL SUPPLIES TO BE USED BY THE DIFFERENT OFFICES OF THE UNIVERSITY”. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at the bid opening.2.The TARLAC AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY now invites bids for the “SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF OFFICE AND JANITORIAL SUPPLIES TO BE USED BY THE DIFFERENT OFFICES OF THE UNIVERSITY”. Delivery of the Goods is 30 Calendar days. Bidders should have at least completed contract a similar project within five (5) years from the date of submission and receipt of bids. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II (Instructions to Bidders).3.Bidding will be conducted in accordance with the GPPB Resolution No. 12-2022 (Approving the Proposed Revised Electronic Bidding Guidelines of the Modernized Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System). The preliminary examination of bids shall be conducted using a non-discretionary “pass/fail” criterion as specified in Section 59 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 12009. The award shall be given to the bidder with the Most Economically Advantageous Bid (MEAB) following procedures under Sections 61 and 63 of the same IRR. Bidding is restricted to Filipino Citizens/sole proprietorships, partnerships,helenh 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 TAU-Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) Secretariat through the contact details given below and inspect the Bidding Documents as posted on the websites of the TAU and the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS).5.A complete set of Bidding Documents may be acquired by interested Bidders November 04, to November 24, 2026 from the address below:Office of the BAC SecretariatTarlac Agricultural UniversityCamiling, Tarlac: upon payment of the applicable fee for the bidding documents, pursuant to the latest Guidelines issued by the GPPB, in the amount of FIVE THOUSAND PESOS ONLY (₱ 5,000.00) at the Cashier and Treasury Unit (CTU) of the University or through Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) – Camiling Branch with Account Name: “TAU Trust Fund” and Account Number 2622-1028-14.PAYMENT OPTIONS/INSTRUCTIONSNote:PAYMENT SHALL BE MADE NOT LATER THAN THE DATE AND TIME OF BID SUBMISSION AND OPENING. Prospective bidders are highly encouraged to pay the bid documents fee at least two (2) days before the deadline for submission and opening of bids.Prospective bidder shall request for “Billing” from the BAC Secretariat and “Order of Payment” from the Accounting Office then proceed to the Cashier and Treasury Unit (CTU) for payment.If payment was directly transacted to the CTU, present or submit the Official Receipt (OR) immediately to the BAC Secretariat as a proof of payment.If is through bank transactions (cash deposit/electronic fund transfer) the prospective bidders are mandatory to inform the BAC Secretariat at least two (2) days in advance to assist the bidders in the issuance of Official Receipt (OR). It may also be downloadable 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.6.The TARLAC AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on November 12, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. at the University Library Conference Room, TAU, Camiling, Tarlac, and / or through video conferencing or webcasting via https://meet.google.com/tyj-jwfg-icb which shall be open to prospective bidders.7.Bids must be duly received by the BAC Secretariat through (i) manual submission, (ii) online or electronic submission at tau.bacsec@yahoo.com, or (iii) both at the Office of the BAC Secretariat not later than November 24, 2026 at 9:00 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 24, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. at the University Library Conference Room, Malacampa, Camiling, Tarlac, and/or through video conferencing or webcasting via google meet: https://meet.google.com/tyj-jwfg-icb. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend the activity.10.The TARLAC AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY 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 RA 12009 and its IRR, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders. 11.For further information, please refer to: MS. AILENE A. NIEVESHead, BAC SecretariatCP # 0927-9798315E-mail: tau.bacsec@yahoo.com12.You may visit the following websites for downloading of Bidding Documents: a.https://www.facebook.com/TAUBidsandAwardsCommitteeb.PhilGEPS Website SONNY DC. TORRES, Ed. D. BAC ChairpersonSILVERIO RAMON DC. SALUNSON, DBA University President Delivery / Contract Period: 30 Day/s Pre-Bid Conference: 12/11/2026 10:00 AM at University Library Conference Room