NOTICE OF AWARD

17 March 2014

MELVIN A. DIMAILIG

Authorized Representative

Berdies Agri Trading

Balas, Talisay, Batangas

Dear Mr. Dimailig:

We are happy to notify you that your bid, dated 16 December 2013, for LOT 3: CY 2014 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF TEN THOUSAND (10,000) BUDDED POMELO SEEDLINGS OF MAGALLANES, SATSURA OR SWEET SIAMESE VARIETY (RED FLESH),with project reference/identification number ITB No. DA RFO 1-2014-GOODS-010, for a Contract Price equivalent to:

SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND PESOS (PHP720,000.00)

as corrected and modified in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders, is hereby accepted and awarded to you as the Single Calculated Responsive Bid (SCRB).

You are, therefore, required to enter into a contract with us and to provide the performance security, in the form and amount stipulated in the Instruction to Bidders, within ten (10) calendar days from receipt of this notice. Failure to enter into the said contract or provide the performance security shall constitute a sufficient ground for the cancellation of this award and the forfeiture of your bid security.

Very truly yours,

VALENTINO C. PERDIDO, Ph.D.

OIC-Regional Executive Director