# Threshold Conditions Reference (תנאי סף)

Quick reference for the two-tier threshold condition structure under Takana 6 of Takanot Chovat HaMichrazim, 5753-1993.

## Statutory conditions - Takana 6(a)

These apply to every public tender. The issuing body has no discretion to waive them.

| # | Condition | Hebrew | Documentation |
|---|-----------|--------|---------------|
| 1 | Registration in every legally required registry | רישום בכל מרשם המתנהל על פי דין | Certificate of registration (for example Rasham HaChavarot for companies), plus proof of active status |
| 2 | Valid licenses required by law for the contract subject | קיום הרשיונות הנדרשים | Copy of each license, issued within the validity window |
| 3 | Compliance with applicable official Israeli standards | עמידה בתקנים ישראליים רשמיים | Standards Institution of Israel (מכון התקנים) compliance document |
| 4 | All certificates and declarations under Chok Asakot Gufim Tziburiim | קיומם של כל האישורים והתצהירים הנדרשים לפי חוק עסקאות גופים ציבוריים | Two items: proper bookkeeping and withholding certificate from the tax authority, plus the fair employment declaration |
| 5 | For labor intensive contracts: declaration on workers' rights | תצהיר שמירת זכויות עובדים | Signed declaration by the bidder and related parties |

## Discretionary conditions - Takana 6(b)

Set by the issuing body. Common categories:

| Category | Typical form |
|----------|--------------|
| Past experience | One equivalent project, or several partial projects totaling a threshold volume |
| Financial stability | Minimum annual turnover or cash flow over a defined period, often 3 years |
| Certifications | ISO 9001, ISO 27001, information security clearance, sector specific licenses |
| Team composition | Minimum headcount with specific qualifications |
| Geographic coverage | Branches or presence in defined regions |

## How to extract threshold conditions from a tender document

1. Locate the "תנאי סף להשתתפות" section (usually in the tender's general chapter).
2. For each bullet or numbered item, copy the exact Hebrew text.
3. Classify each item as Takana 6(a) statutory or Takana 6(b) discretionary.
4. For each item, identify the document that proves compliance and the source of that document.
5. Build the compliance table (see SKILL.md Step 3).

## Red flags

- **Vague wording** in a discretionary condition is often deliberate. Submit a clarification question in writing to pin it down.
- **Combined conditions** (for example "experience AND turnover AND team size") must ALL be met simultaneously. Missing one disqualifies.
- **Grandfathering language** (for example "was valid at the time of publication") requires date specific proof. Gather the evidence with a dated cover sheet.
- **Related parties** language (בעלי זיקה) means the threshold applies to the group, not just the bidding entity. Map the corporate structure.