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Penalise corrupt contractors!
Says system works in other countries
JamaicaObserver.com
Thursday, June 03, 2010
CONTRACTOR General Greg Christie, is proposing that an ‘Anti-Corruption Clause’ be inserted in all Government contracts to deter contractors from illegally colluding with politicians and officials to obtain contracts.
Under the clause every contractor who tenders on a contract must give a written warranty that fees or benefit of any kind will not be given to anyone to influence its award. The contractor general is proposing that a fixed penalty of 15 per cent of the value of the contract be paid by the contractor, should the warranty be breached.
Christie explained in a statement today that the clauses have been successful in other countries where breaches also render contracts null and void.
“In simple terms, what this measure does is to ensure that a contractor who is now willing to pay a kick-back to secure a Government contract will no longer have an economic incentive to do so. If the Government is serious about fighting corruption, the measure is one which can be immediately introduced via an amendment to the Government’s Procurement Rules,” he said.
He has also reiterated his recommendation for urgent legislation to allow the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to determine who is a ‘Fit and Proper Person’ to be awarded a Government contract. Such certifications would have to be re-evaluated and renewed each year.
“If a contractor is not in possession of a valid JCF Fit and Proper Person certificate at the time of tendering, then his tender will be deemed null and void. Plain and simple,” Christie said.
He also wants sub-contractors to be subjected to the same ‘checks and balances’ as contractors on high-value contracts.
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6/3/2010
Excellent suggestion. If the JCF issues the "Fit and Proper Person’ certificate", a department or certain individuals should be assigned so that the process would have a degree of accountabillity, i.e. to prevent said certificates from being sold. This is similar to a background check along with ascertaining the existence of the necessary skills to do the job (should possess the req'd permit).
6/3/2010
You read that and you say "good move"
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Then you see this Associated Press headline :
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Jamaica struggles to cut ties between gov't, gangs
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This is what we have become, sadly!
6/3/2010
Good move. Now maybe we will see better constructed buildings. More safe and sensible bridges, etc. Everyone must be accountable.
6/3/2010
I commend the actions of Mr. Christie, in addressing the obvious corruption rife within the Government procurement and contract process. I wish his actions could be taken up by our fellow political agents as well.
6/3/2010
In countries where corruption of police is less rampant this may be an effective method - we all have experiences with traffic police.... lets remove the temptations...
We need impeachment laws and law enforcement not afraid to lock up politicians - start at the top,it will cascade...
Lock up who give contracts to those not of merit - they will then do due dilligence checks and those are which needs implementing.
6/3/2010
What of the politician or public servant who facilitates or benefits from the kickback?
6/3/2010
It's about time...
6/3/2010
“If a contractor is not in possession of a valid JCF Fit and Proper Person certificate at the time of tendering, then his tender will be deemed null and void. Plain and simple,”
Good suggestion but it must be clearly stated wat constitutes "fit & proper" and there should be something in place to ensure that the police do not start to sell these "fit and proper certificates"...LOL
6/3/2010
This is a good move..... I say go for it!!!!!!!!
6/3/2010
But wait...did I wake up in some parallel universe? Everybody a get tackle. Keep it up everybody; wherever there is crime and dishonesty, let us weed it out.
6/3/2010
No more chatting send dem a wuk house.
6/3/2010
Yes sir, this is the way to go if we are truly going to clean up this mess it must be every corner of society. Im curious to find out if the PNP is helping in any way and if seaga is not going to face the tune before the peoples court.
6/3/2010
right move Mr. Christie
6/3/2010
They should go to prison, and the ones that too the government money should go to prison
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