Request for Quotation (RFQ)Procurement and Distribution of Textbooks GEA target schools In all Federal Member States and Banadir Region of Somalia.

Tender descriptionRequest for QUOTATION (FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT)Automate WorkProcurement and Distribution of Textbooks GEA target schools In all Federal Member States and Banadir Region of Somalia.RFQ DOCUMENT # [_39399_]ABOUT CAREAt CARE, we seek a world of hope, inclusion, and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live with dignity and security.This has been our vision since 1945, when we were founded to send lifesaving CARE Packages® to survivors of World War II. Today, CARE is a leader in the global movement to end poverty. We put women and girls in the center because we know we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities. In 2019, CARE worked in 100 countries and reached 70 million people with an incredible range of life-saving programs.To know more about CARE,https://www.care.org/our-work/GENERAL CONDITIONS and CLAUSESCARE’s GENERAL CONDITIONSThe enclosed document is not an offer to contract, but a solicitation of a vendor’s proposed intent. Acceptance of a quotation in no way commits CARE to award a contract for any or all products and services to any vendor.Consult LawyersCARE reserves the right to make the following decisions and actions based on its business interests and for reasons known only to CARE:To determine whether the information provided does or does not substantially comply with the requirements of the RFQTo contact any bidder after quotation submittal for clarification of any information provided.To waive any or all formalities of biddingTo accept or reject a quotation in whole or part without justification to the bidderTo not accept the lowest bidTo negotiate with one or more bidders in respect to any aspect of submitted quotationTo award another type of contract other than that described herein, or to award no contract;To enter into a contract or agreement for purchase with parties not responding to this RFQTo request, at its sole discretion, selected Vendors to provide a more detailed presentation of the quotation.To not share the results of the bids with other bidders and to award contracts based on whatever is in the best interest of CARE.Any material statements made orally or in writing in response to this RFQ or in response to requests for additional information will be considered offers to contract and should be included by vendor in any final contract.CONFIDENTIALITY/ NON-DISCLOSUREAll information gained by any vendor concerning CARE work practices is not to be disclosed to anyone outside those responsible for the preparation of this quotation. Any discussion by the vendor of CARE’s business practices could be reason for disqualification. CARE, at their discretion, reserves the right to require a non-disclosure agreement.Consult LawyersReciprocally, CARE commits that information received in response to this RFQ will be held in strict confidence and not disclosed to any party, other than those persons directly responsible for the evaluation of the responses, without the express consent of the responding vendor.Finally, the information contained within this RFQ is confidential and is not to be disclosed or used for any other purpose by the vendor.PUBLICITYAny publicity referring to this project, whether in the form of press releases, brochures, or photographic coverage will not be permitted without prior written approval from CARE.LIABILITYThe selected vendor(s) will be required to show proof of adequate insurance at such time as CARE is prepared to procure the services. The participating vendor will also be required to indemnify and hold harmless CARE for, among other things, any third-party claims arising from the selected vendor’s acts or omissions and will be liable for any damage caused by its employees, agents or subcontractors.FORCE MAJEURENeither Party shall be responsible for a performance that is delayed, hindered, or is rendered inadvisable, commercially impracticable, illegal, or impossible by a “Force Majeure Event.” A Force Majeur