CHAPTER V: GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXCEPTIONS

5.1 Exceptions

WTO

IDB

    1. there is a need to standardize equipment in order to ensure compatibility with previously acquired equipment and spare parts;

    2. due to an emergency situation in the country or project area, the first invitation for bids has been voided, and it is concluded that a new invitation for bids would not be successful;

    3. it is considered advisable to expand a works contract originally entered into as a result of international competitive bidding;

    4. it is apparent that there have been unforeseeable market changes which have created a scarcity of certain products, or it is desirable to ensure maintenance of equipment or machinery to be acquired; or

    5. there are other identifiable and demonstrable special circumstances.

MERCOSUR

NAFTA

ANDEAN GROUP

CENTRAL AMERICAN COMMON MARKET

CARICOM

GROUP OF THREE ACCORD

BILATERAL AGREEMENTS WITH MEXICO

BILATERAL AGREEMENTS WITH CHILE

 

 

5.2 Special committees

WTO

IDB

MERCOSUR

NAFTA

ANDEAN GROUP

CENTRAL AMERICAN COMMON MARKET

CARICOM

GROUP OF THREE ACCORD

BILATERAL AGREEMENTS WITH MEXICO

BILATERAL AGREEMENTS WITH CHILE

 

 

5.3 Provision of information

WTO

IDB

MERCOSUR

NAFTA

    1. statistics on the estimated value of all contracts awarded, both above and below the applicable threshold values, broken down by entities;

    2. statistics on the number and total value of contracts above the applicable threshold values

ANDEAN GROUP

CENTRAL AMERICAN COMMON MARKET

CARICOM

GROUP OF THREE ACCORD

BILATERAL AGREEMENTS WITH MEXICO

BILATERAL AGREEMENTS WITH CHILE

 

 

5.4 Technical cooperation

WTO

    1. the solution of particular technical problems relating to the award of the a specific contract; and

    2. any other problem which the party making the request and another Party agree to deal with in the context of this assistance.

IDB

MERCOSUR

NAFTA

  1. training of government personnel directly involved in government procurement procedures;

  2. training of suppliers interested in pursuing government procurement opportunities;

  3. an explanation and description of specific elements of each Party?s government procurement system, such as its bid challenge mechanism; and

  4. information about government procurement market opportunities.

ANDEAN GROUP

CENTRAL AMERICAN COMMON MARKET

CARICOM

GROUP OF THREE ACCORD

BILATERAL AGREEMENTS WITH MEXICO

BILATERAL AGREEMENTS WITH CHILE

 

 

5.5 Government entities in charge of gathering pertinent data

WTO

IDB

MERCOSUR

NAFTA

ANDEAN GROUP

CENTRAL AMERICAN COMMON MARKET

CARICOM

GROUP OF THREE ACCORD

BILATERAL AGREEMENTS WITH MEXICO

BILATERAL AGREEMENTS WITH CHILE

5.6 Divestiture of Entities

WTO

IDB

MERCOSUR

NAFTA

ANDEAN GROUP

CENTRAL AMERICAN COMMON MARKET

CARICOM

GROUP OF THREE ACCORD

BILATERAL AGREEMENTS WITH MEXICO

BILATERAL AGREEMENTS WITH CHILE

 

 

5.7 Rectification or modifications

WTO

IDB

MERCOSUR

NAFTA

ANDEAN GROUP

CENTRAL AMERICAN COMMON MARKET

CARICOM

GROUP OF THREE ACCORD

BILATERAL AGREEMENTS WITH MEXICO

BILATERAL AGREEMENTS WITH CHILE

 

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