Rolaan Enterprise has formally expressed its deep concern over the recent re-evaluation of its bid, following the ruling by the Independent Procurement Review Panel (IPRP). In a letter dated October 6th to the Permanent Secretary, who oversees the procurement process, the company strongly advocates for a transparent and impartial review.
The letter requests that a new evaluation be conducted for all three firms that advanced to the technical assessment stage. Rolaan Enterprise maintains that the other two competitors do not meet the technical requirements outlined in the original bidding documents and should not have progressed.
Furthermore, the company urges the constitution of a new evaluation committee, excluding all members of the previous panel. It alleges that the initial evaluators may have already unfairly scored the other bidders against Rolaan’s proposal, raising concerns about potential bias that could compromise the fairness of the process.
The company also fully supports the recommendation by the IPRP that representatives from the National Public Procurement Authority (NPPA) or Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) should be included as observers on the new evaluation committee. Such oversight, Rolaan emphasizes, is crucial to uphold integrity and ensure transparency.
Sources close to Rolaan Enterprise have revealed that if the re-evaluation is conducted by the same team—without reviewing all three proposals—the company is prepared to take legal action. Rolaan argues that transparency is vital, particularly as children are suffering from delays in receiving essential learning materials. They further accuse the Free Education Project Secretariat (FEPS) of allegedly manipulating the procurement process for personal gain, thereby hindering efforts to deliver educational resources.
This controversy underscores ongoing concerns over fairness and integrity in public procurement processes that have a significant impact on public welfare. Stakeholders await a fair and unbiased resolution, with an emphasis on prioritizing the interests of the community and children’s education.