Date: EXECUTED for and on behalf of: Name of Supplier by its authorised representative, in the presence of: Signature of witness Name of witness (block letters) Address ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Signature of authorised representative By executing this offer the signatory warrants that the signatory is duly authorised to submit this offer on behalf of the Supplier Name of authorised representative (block letters) Position of authorised representative
Schedule C – Invitation to Offer Conditions 5.1 Interpretation These Invitation to Offer Conditions may be used where a Customer is seeking Offers to enter into a Contract, and where a Principal is seeking Offers to enter into an SOA under which eligible Customers may enter into a Comprehensive Contract under the QITC framework. If the relevant Invitation to Offer relates to a potential SOA, then except in clauses 1 and 5.2.1: the references to “Customer” in these Invitation to Offer Conditions are taken to be references to the Principal; and the references to “Contract” in these Invitation to Offer Conditions are taken to be references to the SOA. Capitalised terms are defined in clause 5.10. Invitation Process Supplier acceptance By submitting an Offer, the Supplier: accepts these Invitation to Offer Conditions offers to enter into: a Contract with the Customer to provide the Products and/or Services; or a SOA with the Principal under which Customers may enter into Comprehensive Contracts for Products and/or Services, and the Customer or Principal (as applicable) may accept the Offer during the Offer Validity Period. Customer discretion The Customer may make any changes to the Invitation Process in its absolute discretion, by notifying the Supplier including by publication on the Queensland Government QTenders website. Without limitation, the Customer may: add or change requirements; amend dates including extend the closing date and time; consider or reject an Offer received after the closing date and time; accept non-Conforming Offers, alternative or innovative Offers, Offers in part, or multiple Offers; reject any or all Offers; amend the evaluation criteria stipulated in the Invitation to Offer; exercise discretion in evaluating any subjective evaluation criteria; negotiate with one or more Suppliers and allow any Supplier to vary its Offer; interview, negotiate or hold discussions with any Supplier or prospective Supplier on any matter contained (or proposed to be contained) in an Offer to the exclusion of others; request some or all Suppliers to conduct site visits, provide references and additional information, and/or make themselves available for panel interviews; change the terms and conditions applicable to the Invitation Process, including terms of the proposed Contract/SOA; or cancel the Invitation Process. The Supplier will not make any claim in connection with a decision by the Customer to exercise or not to exercise any of its rights in relation to the Invitation Process. Alternative offers The Queensland Government procurement policy promotes an outcome focused approach, seeking opportunities to innovate and improve value for money. Suppliers are encouraged to submit alternative Offers and
case of the Supplier, includes any subcontractor and the subcontractor’s officers, directors, employees and agents. Products and/or Services means ICT products and/or services to be supplied under the proposed Contract or SOA as applicable. SOA means a standing offer arrangement under the QITC framework using the SOA Conditions – ICT Products and Services for the establishment of Comprehensive Contracts under the QITC framework.