CE Laws, Contracts and Ethics Review

CE Laws, Contracts, and Ethics

Licensing and Regulation

• If a contractor fails to renew their license, their license is suspended until renewal.
• The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) is responsible for regulating the practice of civil engineering in the Philippines.
• The Professional Regulatory Board of Civil Engineering conducts licensure examinations for civil engineers.
• The Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) is responsible for the registration and accreditation of contractors.

Types of Contracts

• A fixed price contract is commonly used in civil engineering projects in the Philippines.
• A performance bond is used to ensure completion of the project on time and to protect the owner against defective workmanship.
• A lump sum contract is a type of contract where the contractor agrees to complete the project for a fixed price.

Government Procurement

• The Philippine Government Procurement Reform Act aims to promote transparency and efficiency in government procurement.
• The Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) is responsible for implementing the government procurement law in the Philippines.
• The maximum allowable contract period for a public infrastructure project in the Philippines is 6 years.
• The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is responsible for monitoring and regulating public infrastructure projects in the Philippines.

Ethics and Professional Conduct

• The Philippine Civil Engineering Code of Ethics establishes professional standards and conduct for civil engineers.
• Failing to disclose conflicts of interest to clients, engaging in bribery or corruption, and providing false or misleading information are examples of unethical behavior for civil engineers.
• Civil engineers are required to act in the best interest of the public and maintain confidentiality.

Procurement Methods

• Competitive bidding is a procurement method used to acquire goods and services through a transparent and competitive process.
• Direct contracting is a procurement method used when there is only one qualified supplier or contractor available.
• Shopping is a procurement method used for the acquisition of off-the-shelf items with readily determinable specifications.
• Limited source bidding is a procurement method used when there are only a few qualified suppliers or contractors available.

Bidding and Contract Award

• The procuring entity is required to issue the notice of award after the bid evaluation within 10 calendar days.
• The maximum period allowed for the procuring entity to issue the notice of award is 14 calendar days.
• The contractor's license shall be repaid by deducting 20% from his periodic progress payments.

Advance Payment and Performance Security

• The maximum amount of advance payment allowed for procurement projects under the Philippine government procurement law is 20% of the contract amount.
• Performance security in the form of cash, manager's check, cashier's check, or irrevocable letter of credit shall be 10% of the total contract price.

Review questions on laws, contracts, and ethics for civil engineers, covering topics such as licensing and regulation in the Philippines.