Conduct of Pre-Procurement, Procurement, and Implementation Activities for DPWH Locally-Funded Civil Works Projects

DPWH Department Order No. 055-10Other Rules and Procedures

Department Order No. 055-10, issued by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on October 30, 2010, outlines the guidelines for the pre-procurement, procurement, and implementation of locally-funded civil works projects. It specifies the responsibilities and limits of authority for key DPWH officials involved in these activities, ensuring a system of checks and balances. This order amends previous regulations and supersedes earlier issuances. Key authorities include the ability to approve contracts, certificates of completion and acceptance, and recommendations for blacklisting contractors. The order is effective immediately.

October 30, 2010

DPWH DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 055-10

SUBJECT : Conduct of Pre-Procurement, Procurement, and Implementation Activities for DPWH Locally-Funded Civil Works Projects, Limits of Authorities of Concerned DPWH Key Officials and Related Matters

 

In the interest of the service and for check and balance purposes, the conduct of pre-procurement, procurement, and implementation activities for locally-funded civil works projects in the Department shall be done in accordance with the guidelines prescribed herein. The corresponding responsibilities of concerned DPWH offices and authorities of concerned key officials are hereby spelled out in detail, as indicated in the attached matrix.

This Order amends pertinent provisions of Department Order No. 24, series of 2007 and supersedes other previous issuances to the contrary and shall take effect immediately.

 

(SGD.) ROGELIO L. SINGSONSecretary

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Responsibilities and Authorities Related to the Conduct of Pre-Procurement, Procurement, and Implementation ofLocally-Funded Civil Works Projects

 

 

Other Specific Authorities

1. The authority to approve contracts carries with it the authority to approve the following:

a) Change of sub-contractor

b) Deed of Assignment

c) Issuance of Final Notice to Contractor for Recission/Termination

2. The Head of the Implementing Office shall approve the following:

a) Certificate of Completion

b) Certificate of Acceptance

3. The Secretary shall approve all recommendations for blacklisting of contractors.