In general when is the application of the procurement procedure mandatory?
Name some reasons why this mechanism exists.
When a public authority is the cliant and a certain treshhold (contract sum) is reached.
Because the projects are paid with public taxes!
What kinds of procurement procedure do exist? Explain quickly.
1. Direct award of contract
- not part of procurement!
- "Freihändige vergabe" for small projects.
2. Invitation procedure
- minimum 3 offers
3. Selective Procedure
4. Open Procedure
6. Negotiated
- Only for special case e.g. high security military project.
The tresholds in Switzerland are defined over 3 different types of costs. Name Them.
There are also some regulations when public authorities have to take credits. Explain quickly.
Depending on the treshold (credit sum) for Project or Implementation, following "inctances" have to be asked and have the power to decide.
Name some criteria to evaluate the procurement procedure in sense of quality and quantity
Name important element which has to be in a contract
Name 3 Fee-Types with some pros and cons
Time-based fee:
+ suitable for projects with lots of uncertainties
- no cost control for client
Fixed or global fee:
+ Cost control for client
+ Suitable for standard-projects where cost estimate is easy
Free charging according to cost of works:
--> Forbidden in Switzerland!
Name 4 components included in the Fee.
Explain the principle of "Fee chargin according to costs of work.
How is the hourly billing rate calculated? Give some average numbers.
Name some elements that are included in the Overhead costs
Employee's cost components:
Office's cost components: