Procedure for the procurement of consulting service - DOH

MANUAL PROCEDURES FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF CONSULTING SERVICES
b. The BAC convenes the appropriate officials for the pre-procurement conference, if
deemed necessary.
c. For alternative methods of procurement, advertisement and posting as prescribed
in Section 21.2.1 of the revised IRR may be dispensed except in Negotiated
Procurement under Sections 53.1 (two-failed biddings) and 53.9 (small value
procurement) wherein the BAC, through the Secretariat, shall post for information
purposes the procurement opportunity for in:
i. PhilGEPS;
ii.
iii.
Website of the Procuring Entity, if available; and
Any conspicuous place in the premises of the Procuring Entity.
d. The posting shall be done for a maximum period of seven (7) calendar days prior
to bid opening (Section 54.2 of the revised IRR).
e. The contract awarded must be posted in the aforementioned websites and at any
conspicuous place reserved for this purpose in the premises of the procuring entity
(Section 54.3 of the revised IRR).
f. If the procurement is being negotiated in case of imminent danger to life or
property, the BAC, through the BAC Secretariat, may negotiate with any supplier,
contractor or consultant who is legally, technically and financially capable. Only
notices of awards shall be posted.
3.2 PROCEDURE IN THE CONDUCT OF TWO-FAILED BIDDING UNDER SECTION 53.1
OF THE REVISED IRR
Where there has been failure of public bidding for the second time as provided in Section
35 of the RA 9184 and the revised IRR, the following process must be performed:
a. After conduct of the mandatory review of the terms, conditions, specifications, and
cost estimates, as prescribed in Section 35 of the revised IRR, the BAC shall
revise and agree on the minimum technical specifications, and if necessary, adjust
the ABC, subject to the required approvals. However, the ABC cannot be
increased by more than twenty percent (20%) of the ABC for the last failed bidding
(Section 53.1.1 of the revised IRR).
b. The BAC shall invite and engage in negotiations with a sufficient number of
suppliers, contractors or consultants to ensure effective competition (Section
53.1.2 of the revised IRR).
All Procuring Entities shall maintain a registry of suppliers, contractors, and
consultants as basis for drawing up the short list and/or selecting the suppliers,
contractors, and consultants for negotiations.
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