Approval of the Customized Procurement Manuals of the City of Marikina

May 31, 2007

GPPB RESOLUTION NO. 09-07

APPROVAL OF THE CUSTOMIZED PROCUREMENT MANUALS OF THE CITY OF MARIKINA

WHEREAS, Section 6 of Republic Act No. 9184 (R.A. 9184) provides that to systematize the procurement process, avoid confusion and ensure transparency, the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) shall pursue the development of generic procurement manuals and standard bidding forms for mandatory use by all government agencies; DaScCH

WHEREAS, the GPPB, in its meeting held last 14 June 2006, approved and adopted the Generic Procurement Manual for use by all agencies effective January 2007;

WHEREAS, the City of Marikina was selected as one of the nine (9) pilot agencies that will undertake the Pilot-testing and Customization of the Generic Procurement Manuals;

WHEREAS, the GPPB Inter-Agency Technical Working Group (IATWG), in its meetings held last 13 April and 18 May 2007, reviewed the final draft of the Customized Procurement Manuals of the City of Marikina, as presented by Atty. James Villafranca, the consultant assigned to the City of Marikina, and representatives from the City of Marikina;

WHEREAS, the IATWG, in its meeting held last May 18, 2007, endorsed for approval the Customized Procurement Manuals of the City of Marikina, subject to certain conditions;

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing, WE, the Members of the GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT POLICY BOARD, by virtue of the powers vested on US by law, hereby RESOLVE to approve, as WE hereby approve the Customized Procurement Manuals of the City of Marikina for its adoption and official use, subject to the following conditions:

a) Inclusion in the appropriate portion of Volume II the approval of the Annual Procurement Plan by the Sangguniang Panglungsod prior to entering into procurement contract/s by the local chief executive in accordance with Section 22 (c) of Republic Act 7160 or the Local Government Code; and

b) Inclusion in the appropriate portion of Volume II a statement defining purchase orders as contracts.

A revised copy of the Customized Procurement Manuals of the City of Marikina integrating therein the foregoing conditions shall be submitted to the GPPB-Technical Support Office on or before 30th of August 2007.

The GPPB-TSO is directed to verify compliance with the foregoing conditions and report to GPPB for confirmation. HAIaEc

This resolution shall take effect immediately.

APPROVED this 31st day of May 2007 at Pasig City, Philippines.

(SGD.) ROLANDO G. ANDAYA, JR.		(SGD.) ROMULO L. NERI
Secretary		Secretary
Department of Budget and		National Economic and
Management		Development Authority
National Economic and		Department of National
Development Authority		Defense
(SGD.)
Department of Education		Department of Health
(SGD.)
Department of the Interior		Department of Energy
and Local Government
(SGD.)
Department of Public Works Department of Finance
and Highways
(SGD.)
Department of Trade and		Department of Science and
Industry		Technology
(SGD.)		(SGD.)
Department of Transportation		Private Sector Representative
and Communications
Attested by:
	(SGD.) RUBY U. ALVAREZ
	Board Secretary, GPPB
	Executive Director, GPPB-TSO