Policy on Creation of Bids and Awards Committees
Department Order No. 054-17 issued by the DPWH outlines the policy for creating Bids and Awards Committees (BAC) in line with Republic Act No. 9184, the Government Procurement Reform Act. These committees will handle the procurement of civil works, consultancy, and goods and services at the Central Office, with members serving a fixed one-year term, subject to renewal. The term "jury duty" emphasizes that BAC members must prioritize their committee responsibilities above all other duties until the procurement process is completed. The BAC will be supported by the Procurement Service as the secretariat, and any incurred expenses will be covered by the Department's available funds, adhering to standard accounting rules. This order supersedes a previous directive and is effective immediately.
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- What is Policy on Creation of Bids and Awards Committees about?
- Department Order No. 054-17 issued by the DPWH outlines the policy for creating Bids and Awards Committees (BAC) in line with Republic Act No. 9184, the Government Procurement Reform Act. These committees will handle the procurement of civil works, consultancy, and goods and services at the Central Office, with members serving a fixed one-year term, subject to renewal. The term "jury duty" emphasizes that BAC members must prioritize their committee responsibilities above all other duties until the procurement process is completed. The BAC will be supported by the Procurement Service as the secretariat, and any incurred expenses will be covered by the Department's available funds, adhering to standard accounting rules. This order supersedes a previous directive and is effective immediately.
- What type of law is DPWH Department Order No. 054-17?
- Policy on Creation of Bids and Awards Committees (DPWH Department Order No. 054-17) is a Philippine Other Rules and Procedures enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Policy on Creation of Bids and Awards Committees enacted?
- Policy on Creation of Bids and Awards Committees (DPWH Department Order No. 054-17) was enacted on Apr 10, 2017.
- What is the citation for Policy on Creation of Bids and Awards Committees?
- Policy on Creation of Bids and Awards Committees, DPWH Department Order No. 054-17, Apr 10, 2017 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- DPWH Department Order No. 054-17
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Other Rules and Procedures
- Subcategory
- Department of Public Works and Highways
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
April 10, 2017
DPWH DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 054-17
| SUBJECT | : | Policy on Creation of Bids and Awards Committees |
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 11 of Republic Act No. 9184, otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act, n and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) for Civil Works, Consultancy, and Goods and Services are created in the Central Office.
The Committee members shall undertake the procurement process strictly in accordance with rules, regulations and guidelines applicable thereto.
Regular members of the BAC, who shall be on a "jury duty" type of assignment until the Notice of Award is issued by the Head of the Implementing Entity, shall have a fixed term of one (1) year reckoned from the date of appointment, renewable at the discretion of the Secretary. In case of resignation, retirement, separation, transfer, reassignment, removal or death, the replacement shall serve only for the duration of the unexpired term.
The term "jury duty" shall be understood to mean a state by which the members give utmost priority to BAC assignment over all the other duties and responsibilities until the requirements for the said assignments at hand are completed.
The BAC shall be assisted by the Procurement Service that shall serve as the BAC Secretariat. The Technical Working Group (TWG) which shall be organized by the committee Chairman shall perform functions as may be directed.
All expenses to be incurred including the honoraria/allowances of the personnel involved shall be properly charged against any available funds of the Department, subject to the usual accounting and auditing rules and regulations.
This Order supersedes Department Order No. 43 Series of 2017 and shall take effect immediately.
(SGD.) ROMEO S. MOMOUndersecretary for Regional Operations in LuzonOfficer-in-Charge
n Note from the Publisher: Written as "Government Reform Act" in the original document.
Cite This Law
Policy on Creation of Bids and Awards Committees, DPWH Department Order No. 054-17, Apr 10, 2017 (Philippines)
Policy on Creation of Bids and Awards Committees, DPWH Department Order No. 054-17 (Phil. 2017)
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- Approving the Guidelines for Legal Assistance and Indemnification of Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) Members and BAC Support StaffGPPB Resolution No. 21-05 • Oct 7, 2005 • Other Rules and Procedures
- Operational Guidelines on Handling Feedback and Complaints Submitted by Bids and Awards Committee ObserversOmbudsman Office Order No. 66-06 • Jul 7, 2006 • Other Rules and Procedures
- Reorganizing the Bids and Awards Committees for the Action Program for Judicial ReformSupreme Court Memorandum Order No. 25-11 • Jun 21, 2011 • Supreme Court Issuances
- Reconstituting the Bids and Awards Committee for Infrastructure ProjectsSupreme Court Memorandum Order No. 25-05 • Jun 14, 2005 • Supreme Court Issuances
- Creation of New Prequalification, Bids and Awards Committee for Rebidding of TOPWEB ProjectMemorandum Order No. 377 • Jun 10, 1996 • Presidential Issuances
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