To :  Undersecretaries
Assistant Secretaries
Bureau Directors
Director of Services/Centers and Heads of Units Regional Directors
Schools Division/City Superintendents
Heads, Public and Elementary and Secondary Schools
All Others Concerned

1. Acting on the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA)-Investment Coordination Committee’s approval of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for School Infrastructure Project (PSIP), the Department of Education (DepEd), hereby creates an Inter-Agency Prequalification, Bids and Awards Committee with the following composition:Chairperson:             Undersecretary Francisco M. Varela, DepEd
   Secretary:                Assistant Secretary Tonisito MC. Umali, DepEd
   Members:                 Assistant Secretary Jesus L.R. Mateo, DepEd
   OIC Director Judy F. Sese, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Bureau of Research and Standards
   OIC Director Engr. Oliver R. Hernandez, DepEd Administrative Service
   Observers:               Executive Director Cosette V. Canilao, PPP Center of the Philippines
   Director Ronaldo F. Corpus, PPP Center of the Philippines (alternate)
   Representative, Ateneo School of Government
   Representative, Philippine Constructors Association
   Representative, Philippine Constructors Association Representative, Commission on Audit
   Representative, Office of the Solicitor General (OSG)
2. The PBAC shall be responsible for all aspects of the procurement process for the PSIP, pursuant to the provisions of RA 6957, as amended by RA 7718, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. It shall perform the following functions:a. review and issue the Invitation Documents and Bidding Documents for the PSIP;
   b. conduct Pre-Procurement and Pre-Bid Conferences;
   c. undertake the Pre-qualification of the Prospective Bidders;
   d. receive and open the bids from Pre-qualified Bidders; and
   e. evaluate the Bids, select the Winning Bidder, undertake the Post Qualification and recommend the acceptance and award of the Contract.
3. A quorum of the PBAC shall be composed of a simple majority of all voting members of the Committee. The Chairman shall vote only in case of a tie.
4. To aid the PBAC in the performance of its responsibilities, a Technical Working Group (TWG) is hereby created with the following members:Arch. Numeriano A. Baler, DepEd
   Engr. Annabelle R. Pangan, DepEd
   Engr. Julian P. Maranan, DepEd Adviser
   Atty. Arthur F. Tantuan, DepEd Adviser
   Arch. Mariano C. Del Castillo, DPWH Bureau of Design
   Ms. Amelia S. Dela Rosa, DPWH Adviser
   Engr. Francis Elum, DPWH Adviser
   Atty. Saviniano M. Perez, Jr. DPWH Adviser
   Mr. Mark Andrew V. Nimeno, PPP Center of the Philippines
   Atty. Noelle Riza D. Castillo, PPP Center of the Philippines
   Jose Maria S. Batino, Department of Labor and Employment
   Occupational Safety and Health Center
5. The TWG shall provide assistance to the PBAC in terms of technical, financial and legal aspects of the PSIP procurement. It shall have the following responsibilities:a. assist the PBAC in the preparation of the Bidding Documents, ensuring that the same properly reflects the requirements of the PSIP and that these conform to the standards set forth by RA 6957, as amended by RA 7718, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations;
   b. assist the PBAC in the conduct of pre-qualification of Prospective Bidders;
   c. assist the PBAC in the evaluation of bids and prepare the accompanying reports for the PBAC’s consideration and approval;
   d. assist the PBAC in the conduct of post-qualification activities and prepare the post-qualification summary report for the PBAC’s approval;
   e. assist the PBAC and the PBAC Secretariat in preparing the resolution recommending award; and
   f. provide utmost priority to PBAC assignments over all other duties and responsibilities, until the requirements for the procurement at hand are completed.
6. The DepEd-Procurement Service shall designate a Secretariat, which shall serve as the main support unit of the PBAC. The PBAC Secretariat shall perform the following functions:a. provide administrative support to the PBAC;
   b. organize and make all necessary arrangements for the PBAC meetings;
   c. prepare minutes of the PBAC meetings;
   d. take custody of procurement documents and be responsible for the sale and distribution of Bidding Documents to Prospective Bidders;
   e. assist in managing the procurement processes;
   f. monitor procurement activities and milestones for proper reporting to relevant agencies, when required;
   g. make arrangements for the pre-procurement and pre-bid conferences and bid openings; and
7. Immediate dissemination of and strict compliance with this Order is directed.

Reference: DepEd Order No. 49, s. 2001

To be indicated in the Perpetual Index under the following subjects:
BIDS
COMMITTEE
OFFICIALS

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