Approving the List of Prioritized CSE and Non-CSE for Green Public Procurement (GPP)

September 23, 2016

GPPB RESOLUTION NO. 22-16

APPROVING THE LIST OF PRIORITIZED COMMON-USE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT (CSE) AND NON-COMMON-USE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT (NON-CSE) FOR GREEN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT (GPP)

WHEREAS, Republic Act (RA) No. 9184 entitled "An Act Providing for the Modernization, Standardization and Regulation of the Procurement Activities of the Government and for Other Purposes," took effect on 26 January 2003, while its revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)took effect on 2 September 2009;

WHEREAS, Section 63 of RA 9184 mandates the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) to protect national interest in all matters affecting public procurement;

WHEREAS, Section 8.2.3 (b) of the IRR of RA 9184 mandates that procuring entities shall procure common-use goods, supplies, materials, and equipment from the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System's (PhilGEPS) Electronic Catalogue;

WHEREAS, Section 4 of the Administrative Order (AO) No. 17, s. 2011, require the procurement of CSE products from the Department of Budget and Management-Procurement Service (DBM-PS) or its depots;

WHEREAS, Executive Order (EO) No. 301, s. 2004, establishes a GPP Program for all departments, bureaus, offices and agencies of the executive branch of the Government;

WHEREAS, on 10 May 2013, the GPPB issued Resolution No. 15-2013 entitled Approval to Support the Implementation of Sustainable and/or Green Public Procurement Regime in Government, wherein the GPPB resolved to, among others, "[s]upport the implementation of Sustainable Public Procurement and/or Green Public Procurement in Government acquisition system";

WHEREAS, the European Union SWITCH-Asia Programme (EU-SWITCH) has provided Technical Assistance to the GPPB-Technical Support Office (GPPB-TSO) and the DBM-PS to mainstream GPP in government procurement, and develop a GPP communication plan;

WHEREAS, the Scope of Work under the EU-SWITCH Technical Assistance includes the development of green specifications for ten (10) CSE and ten (10) Non-CSE product groups;

WHEREAS, on 19 July 2016, the Workshop on Product Selection and Technical Specification for Green Public Procurement (Workshop) was conducted and was attended by representatives of the GPPB-TSO, DBM-PS, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Energy (DOE), National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), and other government agencies;

WHEREAS, as a result of the Workshop and consultation conducted by EU-SWITCH, a set of criteria was adopted in order to identify the CSE and Non-CSE products to be prioritized. The criteria consist of the following:

1. Market Readiness;

2. Environmental Impact;

3. Cost Implications;

4. Practicability of Criteria;

5. Support to Government Environmental Objectives; and

6. Support to the Local Economy.

WHEREAS, in consideration of the criteria, the representatives and consultants of EU-SWITCH, upon further consultation with the GPPB-TSO and DBM-PS, identified the following CSE and Non-CSE items as priority products for GPP:

A. CSE Products

1. Multi-Copy Paper;

2. Toilet Paper;

3. Record Books;

4. Cleaner;

5. Trash Bag;

6. Disinfectant Spray;

7. Chairs;

8. Detergent Powder;

9. Liquid Hand Soap; and

10. LED Lights/Bulbs.

B. Non-CSE Products

1. Computer Monitors, Desktop Computers and Laptops;

2. Air Conditioners;

3. Vehicles;

4. Fridges and Freezers;

5. Copiers;

6. Paints and Varnishes;

7. Food and Catering Services;

8. Training Facilities/Hotels/Venues;

9. Toilets and Urinals; and

10. Textiles/Uniforms and Work Clothes.

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in view of all the foregoing, WE, the Members of the GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT POLICY BOARD, by virtue of the powers vested on Us by law and other executive issuances, hereby RESOLVE to confirm, adopt, and approve, as WE hereby confirm, adopt, and approve the List of Prioritized 10 Common-Use Supplies and Equipment (CSE) and 10 Non-Common-Use Supplies and Equipment (Non-CSE) for purposes of green public procurement, as follows:

C. CSE Products

1. Multi-Copy Paper;

2. Toilet Paper;

3. Record Books;

4. Cleaner;

5. Trash Bag;

6. Disinfectant Spray;

7. Chairs;

8. Detergent Powder;

9. Liquid Hand Soap; and

10. LED Lights/Bulbs.

D. Non-CSE Products

1. Computer Monitors, Desktop Computers and Laptops;

2. Air Conditioners;

3. Vehicles;

4. Fridges and Freezers;

5. Copiers;

6. Paints and Varnishes;

7. Food and Catering Services;

8. Training Facilities/Hotels/Venues;

9. Toilets and Urinals; and

10. Textiles/Uniforms and Work Clothes.

This Resolution shall take effect immediately.

APPROVED this 23rd day of September 2016 at the City of Manila, Philippines.

(SGD.) ____________________________Department of Budget and Management

_________________________________________National Economic and Development Authority

(SGD.) ____________________________Department of Education

(SGD.) ____________________________Department of Energy

(SGD.) ____________________________Department of Finance

(SGD.) ____________________________Department of Health

(SGD.) ____________________________________________Department of Information and Communication Technology

___________________________________________Department of the Interior and Local Government

(SGD.) ____________________________Department of National Defense

(SGD.) _______________________________Department of Public Works and Highways

(SGD.) ____________________________Department of Science and Technology

(SGD.) ____________________________Department of Trade and Industry

(SGD.) ____________________________Department of Transportation

(SGD.) ____________________________Private Sector Representative