Purchase of Automobile (PDF: 171KB)

Purchase of Automobile (PDF: 171KB) - 1 - PUBLIC NOTICE OF BIDDING We will conduct a general competitive tender by the comprehensive evaluation and contract award system as follows. Date: October 28, Reiwa 8 Authorized signatory for disbursement and commitment: Katsuyuki Watanabe, Director, Agonogawa Agricultural Water Management Office, Hokuriku Regional Agricultural Administration Office 1. Matters for Competitive Bidding (1) Subject: Purchase of Automobile (Electronic Bidding/Electronic Contract System Eligible) (2) Specifications: As per the specifications document. (3) Performance Period: March 10, Reiwa 9 (4) Delivery Location: Hokuriku Regional Agricultural Administration Office, Agonogawa Agricultural Water Management Office 2. Qualifications Required for Bidders (1) Not falling under the provisions of Article 70 of the Public Accounting Act. Minors, persons under guardianship or assistance, who have obtained the necessary consent for concluding a contract, may be applicable under special circumstances as stipulated in the said article. (2) Not falling under the provisions of Article 71 of the Public Accounting Act. (3) Must be a qualified bidder in the "Sales of Goods" category, with a ranking of "A", "B", "C", or "D" in the "Nationwide Unified Qualifications for Participating in Tenders for Reiwa 7, 8, and 9" by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and be a qualified bidder in the "Kanto-Koshinetsu" region. (4) Must not be under a suspension of bidding by the Director of the Hokuriku Regional Agricultural Administration Office, based on the "Hokuriku Regional Agricultural Administration Office Procedures for Suspension of Bidding for Manufacturing Contracts, Purchase Contracts, and Service Contracts, etc." (Notice No. 26 Riku-So-453 dated October 1, Reiwa 26), during the period from the date of this notice to the date of bid opening. 3. Location for Inspection of Contract Conditions (How to Obtain Tender Documents) (1) Contact: 1-1-32 Ekimae, Gosen City, Niigata Prefecture, 959-1823 Hokuriku Regional Agricultural Administration Office, Agonogawa Agricultural Water Management Office, General Affairs Division, Accounting Section Phone: 0250-47-4030 (2) Distribution Period: From October 28, Reiwa 8 to November 11, Reiwa 8, from 9:00 to 16:00 (excluding national holidays). (3) Distribution Method: (a) Distribution via the Electronic Procurement System: https://www.p-portal.go.jp/ (b) Distribution via Email: Send a request email to the following address or contact the above inquiry contact. e-mail: aganogawashomuka@maff.go.jp (c) Distribution via Postal Mail: Contact the above inquiry contact and follow their instructions. Allow ample time for postal delivery. A return envelope (size 2, corner type "240mm x 332mm") with a 320-yen stamp (for envelopes up to 250g, non-standard size) is required. - 2 - 4. Place and Time of Bidding Execution (Bid Opening Date and Time and Place) (1) Place: 1-1-32 Ekimae, Gosen City, Niigata Prefecture (2) Date and Time: November 27, Reiwa 8, 13:30 5. Bid Bond and Contract Deposit: Exempt. 6. Other: Matters not described in this notice shall be in accordance with the tender documents. This is hereby announced. Notices 1. To promote ethical conduct in procurement by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the "Regulations on Ethical Conduct for Procurers of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries" (Reiwa 19, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Order No. 22) has been established. Based on these regulations, measures to maintain ethical conduct, such as publicizing facts when undue influence is received from a third party, are being implemented. For details, please see the Ministry's website (https://www.maff.go.jp/j/supply/sonota/pdf/260403_jigyousya.pdf). 2. Based on the "Basic Policy on Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform 2020" (Cabinet Decision on July 17, Reiwa 2), the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is working to reduce the use of written documents, seals, and face-to-face meetings, including the omission of seals. 3. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries promotes electronic bidding and electronic contracts using the electronic procurement system. For details, please see the Procurement Portal website (https://www.p-portal.go.jp/pps-web-biz/UZA01/OZA0101). Specifications Document 1. Characteristics of the Procurement Item, etc. The automobile shall meet the following requirements. (1) Vehicle Major Items Type: Minivan Quantity: 1 unit Engine Displacement: 2,000cc or less Seating Capacity: 7 people Body Color: Standard paint color, to be decided in consultation with the responsible staff after the contract. Fuel Type: Unleaded regular gasoline Transmission Type: Automatic transmission (AT) or continuously variable transmission (CVT), etc., drivable with an AT-only license. Drive System: Four-wheel drive Driver's Seat Position: Right side Vehicle Registration: New vehicle registration (New vehicle for Reiwa 8 model year). Environmental Performance: ・Must be a hybrid vehicle. ・In accordance with the "Act on Promoting Procurement of Environmentally Friendly Goods and Services by the Government and Other Entities," it must comply with the "Low-Emission Vehicle Certification Procedures" (Ministry of Transport Notification No. 103, December 10, Reiwa 10) standards, specifically the "Low-Emission Vehicle Certification Implementation Guidelines (Heisei 12 Ministry of Transport Notification No. 103)" which are established to ensure the guideline values of the "Low-Emission Vehicle Emission Technology Guidelines" (December 10, Reiwa 10, Director of Air Quality Bureau, Ministry of the Environment) are met. It must meet the standard of "75% reduction level or higher" for emissions compared to the Reiwa 30 standard. Furthermore, it must achieve "80% or higher of the Reiwa 12 (2030) fuel economy standard" and "the Reiwa 2 (2020) fuel economy standard or higher." Consideration Criteria: It is desirable that the automobile meets the consideration items described in the Green Purchasing Law as much as possible. Proof of compliance is not required. (2) Vehicle Basic Performance Overall Length: 4,600mm or more, less than 4,700mm Overall Width: 1,650mm or more, less than 1,750mm Overall Height: 1,850mm or more, less than 1,950mm Minimum Ground Clearance: 125mm or more Vehicle Weight: Less than 1,950kg Cold Region Specification: Must be equipped with cold region specifications (including those that the vehicle supports as standard). (3) Vehicle Accessories, etc. ・Safety Equipment: 1 set (ABS, driver and passenger SRS airbag system, collision mitigation function, lane departure warning function) ・Auto Air Conditioner: 1 set ・Front and Rear Wipers: 1 set ・Radial Tires: 1 set ・Studless Tires (with aluminum wheels): 1 set ・Floor Mats: 1 set ・License Plate Frame (Front/Rear): 1 set ・Side Visors: 1 set ・Luggage Mat (for preventing dirt, general-purpose acceptable): 1 set ・Rubber Floor Mats (for front and 2nd row) (general-purpose acceptable): 1 set ・Car Navigation System: 1 set (7-inch or larger, built-in type) (with AM/FM radio) (without built-in TV tuner) ・Backup Monitor: 1 set ・ETC 2.0 On-Board Unit: 1 set (including setup fee) ・Drive Recorder: 1 set (2 million pixels or more, front and rear recording type) (including setup fee) ・Jack (fixable): 1 set ・Radio Wave Key (including spare): 1 set ・Warning Triangle: 1 set 2. Registration Procedures The contractor shall be responsible for all procedures, including new registration and inspection. Furthermore, the Automobile Liability Insurance premium (36 months), automobile recycling fee, and automobile weight tax shall be included in the contract amount, and the vehicle shall be delivered in a state ready for immediate use. New registration and inspection shall be performed at the Land Transport Office having jurisdiction over the delivery location. The name of the applicant for registration, etc., shall be as follows: (1) Address and Name of Owner: Hokuriku Regional Agricultural Administration Office, 2-2-60 Hirosaka, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture (2) Address and Name of User: Hokuriku Regional Agricultural Administration Office, Agonogawa Agricultural Water Management Office, 1-1-32 Ekimae, Gosen City, Niigata Prefecture 3. Delivery (1) Delivery Location: Same as 2(2) above. (2) Delivery Deadline: March 10, Reiwa 9 4. Other (1) In addition to the matters specified in these specifications, items that are standard specifications in catalogs, etc., shall be equipped. (2) After-sales service during the warranty period shall be provided promptly upon request from the client. (3) If the delivery period falls in winter, the vehicle shall be delivered with studless tires mounted. (4) If delivery is from a dealer outside of Niigata Prefecture, the vehicle shall be delivered using a car carrier or similar, minimizing the mileage. (5) Matters not explicitly stated in these specifications or any doubts that arise shall be discussed with the responsible staff, and their instructions shall be followed. Main Environmental Load Reduction Cross-Compliance (1) Compliance with Environmental Laws and Regulations The contractor shall comply with relevant environmental laws and regulations when providing goods and services. ① Energy Saving, Rational Use of Energy, and Transition to Non-Fossil Energy, etc. - Act on Rationalizing Energy Use and Promoting Non-Fossil Energy Conversion, etc. (Law No. 49 of 1979), etc. ② Waste Reduction, Proper Recycling, and Proper Disposal - Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act (Law No. 137 of 1970) - Act on Promoting Procurement of Environmentally Friendly Goods and Services by the Government and Other Entities (Law No. 100 of 2000) - Act on Promoting the Circular Economy of Plastics, etc. (Law No. 60 of 2021), etc. ③ Compliance with Environmental Laws and Regulations, etc. - Industrial Safety and Health Act (Law No. 57 of 1972) - Environmental Impact Assessment Act (Law No. 81 of 1997) - Act on Promotion of Global Warming Countermeasures (Law No. 117 of 1998) - Act on Promotion of Contracts Considering Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions, etc. by Government and Other Entities (Law No. 56 of 2007), etc. (2) Matters Other Than Compliance with Environmental Laws and Regulations The contractor shall strive to avoid creating new environmental burdens when providing goods, and shall endeavor to implement the following initiatives. (a) Strive to procure items that consider the reduction of environmental load. (b) From the perspective of energy reduction, strive to record and store energy usage of offices, vehicles, machinery, etc., and to avoid unnecessary/inefficient energy consumption (e.g., diligent management of lighting and air conditioning, promotion of warm biz/cool biz, use of fuel-efficient machinery). (c) Strive for proper management and disposal of items that may cause odors or pest infestations. (d) Strive for waste reduction, proper recycling, and proper disposal. (e) Strive to understand the Midori Food System Strategy, and when handling machinery, strive for proper maintenance and management of machinery, as well as work safety.