Regarding the General Competitive Tender for the Reiwa 8 (2026) Kuroshio Fire Department Aircraft Refueling Station Facility Inspection Contract Business
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This is a consulting contract in the environment and climate, information and communication technology and legal services sectors, with a focus on Disaster Management, Telecommunications, Contract Law and Arbitration. Located in Japan, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through 官公需 (kkj.go.jp), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the environment and climate sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
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Auto-translated from JapaneseRegarding the General Competitive Tender for the Reiwa 8 (2026) Kuroshio Fire Department Aircraft Refueling Station Facility Inspection Contract Business
BID ANNOUNCEMENT: We will conduct a general competitive tender for the Reiwa 8 (2026) Kuroshio Fire Department Aircraft Refueling Station Facility Inspection Contract Business, and hereby announce it in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 of the Kochi Prefecture Contract Regulations (Kochi Prefecture Ordinance No. 12 of 1964).
Those wishing to participate in the tender should prepare the Application for Confirmation of Eligibility for General Competitive Tender (Form No. 1) (hereinafter referred to as "Application") as follows.
July 21, Reiwa 8 (2026) Governor of Kochi Prefecture, Shoji Hamada. Record. Section 1. Matters for Bidding 1. Business Name: Reiwa 8 (2026) Kuroshio Fire Department Aircraft Refueling Station Facility Inspection Contract Business. 2. Business Details: As per the attached special specifications. 3. Performance Period: From the contract date to December 25, Reiwa 8 (2026). Section 2. Those who can submit the Application for Confirmation of Eligibility for Bidding must meet the following requirements.
1. Not falling under the provisions of Article 167-4 of the Local Autonomy Act Enforcement Order (Cabinet Order No. 16 of 1947).
2. Registered in the "Reiwa 6-8 (2024-2026) Competitive Tender Participant Registration List (Goods Purchase, etc.)" in Kochi Prefecture.
3. Not subject to any suspension of designation or similar measures based on the Kochi Prefecture Guidelines for Suspension of Designation in Competitive Tenders (Kochi Prefecture Public Notice No. 638 of December 1995) from the date of this announcement to the date of bidding.
4. Must have proven (by submitting copies of contracts, specifications, etc.) that they have experience in contracts of the same type as the business described in this announcement with national government (including public corporations and public enterprises) or local governments (including public corporations, inter-municipal associations, etc.) since Reiwa 4 (2022).
5. Not having filed for commencement of bankruptcy proceedings under the Bankruptcy Act (Act No. 75 of 2004), commencement of corporate reorganization proceedings under the Corporate Reorganization Act (Act No. 154 of 2002), mediation for adjustment of specific debts under the Act on Promotion of Adjustment of Specific Debts, etc. (Act No. 158 of 1999), or commencement of rehabilitation proceedings under the Civil Rehabilitation Act (Act No. 225 of 1999).
6. Not falling under the excluded persons specified in Article 2, Paragraph 2, Item 5 of the Regulations on the Exclusion of Gangsters from Kochi Prefecture's Affairs and Businesses (Kochi Prefecture Directive No. 1 of March 2011). Section 3. Bidding Participation Method, etc.: Those wishing to participate in the tender for this contract business must submit the Application and Proof of Business Performance (Form No. 2) (hereinafter referred to as "Application, etc.") by the submission deadline and undergo confirmation of eligibility for bidding.
Only those recognized as eligible to participate in the tender for this contract business will be allowed to participate.
1. Application Form Style: Prepare the Application, etc. using the form downloaded from the Kochi Prefecture website.
Section 4. Question and Answer: 1. Questionnaires should be created in Microsoft Office Word format (no specific format required) and sent as an attachment via email to the address in "6". Questions submitted in file formats other than the specified format, or via FAX or phone, will not be answered.
2. When submitting the questionnaire, be sure to inform the contact person at the bidding execution organization by phone that it has been sent.
3. Answers to questions will be notified via email to the questioner and those who have applied for bidding participation in Section 3.
4. Questionnaire submission deadline: 5:00 PM, Monday, July 27, Reiwa 8 (2026). 5. Questionnaire answer deadline: 5:00 PM, Wednesday, July 29, Reiwa 8 (2026). 6. Address for sending questions, etc.: Mail: 010101@ken.pref.kochi.lg.jp. Section 5. Matters Regarding the Results of Application Review: The results of the eligibility confirmation will be notified via email by Wednesday, August 5, Reiwa 8 (2026) to those who have submitted the Application, etc.
Section 6. Bidding Matters: 1. Bid Opening Date and Time: 10:00 AM, Friday, August 14, Reiwa 8 (2026). 2. Bid Opening Location: 3rd Floor, Kochi Prefectural Government Building, 1-2-20 Marunouchi, Kochi City, Crisis Management Department Conference Room. 3. Bidding Method: Mail-in bidding.
4. Bid Submission Method: a. Place the bid form in an inner envelope, seal it, and write the recipient's name, bidder's name (company name if a corporation), bid opening date, and bid item name on the outside of the inner envelope. Then, place it in an outer envelope marked "Confidential" and "Bid Form Enclosed" and seal it. Submit via registered mail or certified mail.
Refer to the attached "Example of Display Method for Submission by Mail (Registered Mail Only)". b. If a proxy is bidding, write the bidder's address and name (company name and representative's name if a corporation), and indicate that it is a proxy, along with the proxy's address and name. Also, submit a power of attorney.
c. Bids by email, FAX, phone, or other methods are not permitted. However, submission in person may be allowed if mailing is difficult.
d. Submission deadline: 5:00 PM, Thursday, August 13, Reiwa 8 (2026), must arrive by this time. e. Submission destination: Bidding Execution Organization specified in Section 8. 5. Successful Bidder Determination: a. When determining the successful bidder, the bid price will be the amount written on the bid form plus 10% of that amount. Therefore, bidders should write the amount equivalent to 100/110 of their estimated contract amount on the bid form, regardless of whether they are taxable or exempt from consumption tax.
b. Among those who bid within the estimated price, the lowest bidder will be contracted. However, if there are two or more bidders with the same lowest bid, the winner will be determined by drawing lots. If the bid price exceeds the estimated price, a re-bid will be held. If the estimated price is still exceeded after two re-bids, a discretionary contract will be made with the bidder offering the lowest price after negotiation, within the estimated price range.
6. Other: Matters related to bidding are in accordance with the attached General Competitive Tender Guidelines.
7. Bid Security: Exempt if falling under Article 10, Item 2 of the Kochi Prefecture Contract Regulations.
8. Minimum Reserve Price: Not set.
9. Invalid Bids: Bids submitted by those who do not meet the eligibility requirements for competitive bidding stated in this announcement, bids by those who have not fulfilled their obligations, and bids that fall under any of the provisions of Article 21 of the Kochi Prefecture Contract Regulations shall be deemed invalid.
Section 7. Contract Matters: 1. Contract Security: Exempt if falling under Article 40, Item 6 of the Kochi Prefecture Contract Regulations.
2. Requirement for Contract Creation: Required. 3. The successful bidder must sign and submit the contract by a date separately notified by Kochi Prefecture. However, if using an electronic contract service, an electronic record recording the contract details will be created, and Kochi Prefecture and the contractor will electronically sign it as proof of the contract.
Section 8. Bidding Execution Organization (Contact): 780-8570 Kochi City, Marunouchi 1-2-20, Kochi Prefecture Crisis Management Department, Crisis Management and Disaster Prevention Division, Disaster Prevention Section. Tel: 088-823-9320, FAX: 088-823-9253, Mail: 010101@ken.pref.kochi.lg.jp. Section 9. Other Matters: 1. Bidders must understand all provisions of the attached tender guidelines.
2. Submitted applications will not be returned.
3. Applications with false information will be invalidated.
Appendix: Example of Display Method for Submission by Mail (Registered Mail Only) Use a double envelope. Write "Confidential Bid Form Enclosed" in red on the outer envelope and send it so that it arrives by the deadline (see diagram below). (Outer Envelope Front) (Outer Envelope Back) Red text: To: Kochi Prefecture Crisis Management Department, Crisis Management and Disaster Prevention Division, 3rd Floor, Kochi Prefectural Government Building, 1-2-20 Marunouchi, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture, [Your Address]. CONFIDENTIAL BID FORM ENCLOSED〒780-85702 On the inner envelope, write "Bid Form Enclosed for Bid Opening on August 14, Reiwa 8 (2026) - Initial Bid" and seal it with the representative's seal (or proxy's seal if bidding by proxy) on the back. (See diagram below) If participating in a re-bid, place the bid forms for the initial bid and re-bid in separate envelopes, seal them, and label them "Second Bid", "Third Bid", etc. (Inner Envelope Front) (Inner Envelope Back) Envelopes containing bid forms for re-bids should be labeled "Second Bid", "Third Bid", etc. Seal Seal Seal To: Kochi Prefecture Crisis Management Department, Crisis Management and Disaster Prevention Division, Kochi Prefecture, [Your Company Name], Bid Form Enclosed for Bid Opening on August 14, Reiwa 8 (2026) - Initial Bid. BID FORM Regarding the above contract business, we will perform it faithfully in accordance with the following matters.
1. We will not assign or transfer our rights or obligations arising from this contract to a third party, nor pledge them as security, without your consent.
2. When carrying out the business related to this contract, if we receive unreasonable or illegal demands from gangsters, etc. (meaning gangsters, etc. as defined in Article 2, Paragraph 2, Item 5 of the Kochi Prefecture Anti-Gangster Ordinance (Kochi Prefecture Ordinance No. 36 of 2010). The same applies in Section 9.) or obstruction that hinders the proper performance of the contract, we will report it to you and notify the relevant police station.
3. We will strictly adhere to the completion of this business within the performance period.
4. Regarding the execution of the business, we will comply with the specifications and instructions provided by you (hereinafter referred to as "Specifications, etc.").
5. We will not disclose any secrets learned in the performance of this contract to a third party.
6. Upon completion of the business, we will promptly notify you and undergo your inspection.
7. If the business performance does not comply with the Specifications, etc., and you request correction based on the Specifications, etc., we will comply. In this case, we will not request an increase in the contract price or an extension of the performance period.
8. After passing the inspection, we will request payment and receive payment of the contract price.
9. We will not object if this contract is terminated due to any of the following (1) through (12).
(1) When it is clearly recognized that there is no prospect of completing this business within the performance period due to reasons other than those specified in Article 11.
(2) In addition to (1), when it is recognized that the purpose of the contract cannot be achieved due to a breach of this contract.
(3) When it is recognized that the party is a gangster (meaning a gangster as defined in Article 2, Paragraph 1 of the Kochi Prefecture Anti-Gangster Ordinance. The same applies below).
(4) When it is recognized that officers, etc. (meaning the persons listed below. The same applies below.) are gangsters.
a. For corporations, representative officers and general officers who are actually involved in management.
b. For organizations other than corporations, representatives, directors, and others with responsibilities equivalent to those listed in a.
c. For individuals, themselves and their employees (including managers, head office managers, branch managers, and any other persons in charge of business operations, or those in positions that can act on behalf of those in charge of business operations).
(5) When it is recognized that officers, etc., have used or employed gangsters, etc., knowing that they are gangsters, etc., in relation to the business.
(6) When it is recognized that gangsters or gangsters are substantially involved in the management or operation.
(7) When it is recognized that officers, etc., are using gangsters or gangsters for the purpose of benefiting themselves, their corporation, etc. (meaning a corporation or other organization), or a third party, or causing damage to a third party.
Contract Business Name: Reiwa 8 (2026) Kuroshio Fire Department Aircraft Refueling Station Facility Inspection Contract Business. Business Details: As per specifications. Contract Price: Yen (including consumption tax and local consumption tax: Yen). Performance Period: From Reiwa Year Month Day to December 25, Reiwa 8 (2026). (8) When it is recognized that officers, etc., have directly or actively cooperated with or participated in the maintenance or operation of gangsters, regardless of the name used, by providing money, goods, or other property benefits, or conveniences.
(9) When it is recognized that officers, etc., are using contractors who are substantially involved in the management or operation of gangsters or gangsters, knowing that they are such contractors, in relation to the business.
(10) When it is recognized that officers, etc., are using contractors who are substantially involved in the management or operation of gangsters or gangsters, knowing that they are such contractors, in relation to contracts with the Prefecture.
(11) In addition to (3) through (10), when it is recognized that officers, etc., have a socially reprehensible relationship with gangsters or gangsters.
(12) When it is recognized that the obligation stipulated in Article 2 has not been fulfilled.
10. If this contract is terminated as stipulated in Article 9, a penalty equivalent to 1/10 of the contract price (if there is a fraction of less than 1 yen, that fraction will be rounded down) must be paid by the deadline specified by you.
11. If there is no prospect of completion within the performance period due to natural disasters or other reasons not attributable to us, and an extension is necessary, we will notify you of the extension of the performance period within the deadline, clarifying the reasons. In this case, if the reasons are not deemed valid by you, we will pay the damages specified in Article 12.
12. For reasons other than those specified in Article 11...
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from 官公需 (kkj.go.jp) and was originally published on July 21, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Original language: Japanese. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
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