Government Procurement - Theory & Concepts
Overview of RA 9184 (Government Procurement Reform Act), the bidding process, and PhilGEPS.
Open the complete lessonRA 9184 Competitive Bidding Process
Step-by-step timeline of the standard government procurement process for infrastructure projects.
Step 1: Pre-Procurement Conference
Assess readiness, review specifications, and approve the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC).
Step 2: Advertisement / Posting
Invitation to Bid is posted on PhilGEPS and the agency's website to ensure transparency.
Step 3: Pre-Bid Conference
Clarify issues and answer questions from prospective bidders.
Step 4: Submission & Receipt of Bids
Bidders submit Technical and Financial envelopes before the strict deadline.
Step 5: Bid Evaluation
Determine the Lowest Calculated Bid (LCB) by evaluating financial proposals.
Step 6: Post-Qualification
Verify and validate the documents of the LCB to determine the Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid (LCRB).
Step 7: Award of Contract
Issuance of the Notice of Award (NOA) and signing of the contract.