Revised Procurement Guidelines and Simplified Bidding Procedures for Electric Cooperatives IRR-RA 10531 (2017)
The NEA Memorandum No. 019-17 outlines revised Procurement Guidelines and Simplified Bidding Procedures for Electric Cooperatives, aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in procurement processes. Key amendments include raising the bidding threshold from P1 million to P2 million, clarifying definitions of terms, and expanding the scope for advertisement postings. Additionally, the guidelines introduce penalties for bidders and Electric Cooperative officers, and establish a monitoring system for biddings conducted by Electric Cooperatives. These revisions align with updates to the Government Procurement Reform Act (RA 9184) from 2016.
July 12, 2017
NEA MEMORANDUM NO. 019-17
| TO | : | All Electric Cooperatives |
| SUBJECT | : | Revised Procurement Guidelines and Simplified Bidding Procedures for Electric Cooperatives IRR-RA 10531 (2017) |
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has revised the Procurement Guidelines and Simplified Bidding Procedures for Electric Cooperatives to include some provisions which are deemed necessary; and to amend some provisions which were adopted from RA 9184, in line with the revision of the Act in 2016. ITAaHc
The highlights of the amendments are as follows:
1) Expanded objectives of the Guidelines.
2) Arrangement of Definition of Terms in alphabetical order and detailed definition of some terms.
3) Increase the threshold amount of P1Million to 2Million for procurements subject to bidding.
4) Exception to the reference of Brand Names.
5) Widened the scope of posting of advertisement, which shall also include posting at the NEA website.
6) Definition of Reservation Clause
7) Expanded the Liquidated Damages to include also infrastructure projects.
8) Computation of Net Financial Contracting Capacity
9) Standard Rates of Bidding Documents
10) Exclusion of the Finance Manager as Chairman/Vice-chairman or member of the BAC and TWG
11) Advance Payment for Infrastructure Projects.
12) Imposition of Penalties to Bidders.
13) Imposition of Penalties to EC Officers.
14) Honoraria of the BAC, TWG and Secretariat.
15) Omnibus Sworn Statement, Affidavit (requirement for the pre-qualification of bidders). cSaATC
To ensure transparency, the NEA shall monitor all biddings conducted by the Electric Cooperatives through a Monitoring Report submitted electronically to NEA website or hard copy submitted to the NEA ECAD Office. A designed format for this purpose is attached as part of these guidelines. The NEA website is www.nea.gov.ph.
Please be guided accordingly.
(SGD.) EDGARDO R. MASONGSONGAdministrator
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June 23, 2017
THE DIRECTOROffice of the National Administrative Register
Sir:
Pursuant to Book VII, Chapter 2, Section 3 of the 1987 Administrative Code of the Philippines, we are respectfully submitting to the U.P. Law Center, for filing, publication and recording the attached certified true copies of the REVISED PROCUREMENT GUIDELINES AND SIMPLIFIED BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES IRR-RA 10531 (2017) promulgated by the National Electrification Administration (NEA) in accordance with its authority under Section 5 of P.D. No. 269 as amended.
Thank you very much for the usual and kind assistance of the U.P. Law Center.
Very truly yours,
(SGD.) NOLLIE B. ALAMILLOActing Corporate Board Secretary
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