Philippine Civil Engineering Law (RA 544)

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What are the two components of a bid?

Technical and Financial (correct)

Economic and Social

Administrative and Logistics

Environmental and Cultural

What is the purpose of a pre-bid conference?

To announce the winning bidder

To finalize the bid price

To clarify bidding requirements (correct)

To evaluate bidder eligibility

What is the term used to describe the bid that passes all the criteria?

Highest Rated Bid

Lowest Calculated Bid

Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid (correct)

Best Evaluated Bid

What is the time frame for the procuring entity to issue a notice to proceed to the winning bidder?

7 calendar days Signup and view all the answers

What is the time frame for the winning bidder to enter into a contract with the procuring entity?

10 calendar days Signup and view all the answers

What is the Alternative Method of Procurement that involves direct invitation to bid?

Limited Source Bidding Signup and view all the answers

What is the law related to Arbitration in the Philippines?

RA 876 Signup and view all the answers

What is the time frame for the approval or disapproval of the recommendation?

20 calendar days Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the law that governs the procurement of goods, infrastructure projects, and consulting services in the Philippines?

RA 9154 Signup and view all the answers

According to RA 544, what is the minimum age requirement for a member of the board of examiners for civil engineers?

30 years old Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation "ABC" stand for in the context of RA 9154?

Approved Budget for the Contract Signup and view all the answers

According to RA 9154, how many observers are required to be present in a Bids and Awards Committee (BAC)?

At least 2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum percentage of their basic monthly salary that BAC members can receive as honoraria?

25% Signup and view all the answers

According to RA 544, when does the registration of a civil engineer become revoked?

After 1 year of expiration Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the website that serves as the central hub for government procurement in the Philippines?

Procurement Portal Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a provision of RA 9154?

The requirement for a maximum of 10 members in a BAC Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

RA 544 'CIVIL ENGINEERING LAW'

The Board of Examiners is formed 30 days after approval, with members being at least 30 years old.
Fees and compensation are set at 40, 20, and 5.
Examination dates are every 2nd Monday of February and August.
The Commissioner of PRC acts as the executive officer of the Board.
Registration is revoked after 1 year of expiration.
RA 2985 provisions apply, except for those under RA 3159.
The law took effect on June 17, 1950.

RA 9154 'GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT REFORM ACT'

The law was signed on January 10, 2003, published on January 11, 2003, and took effect on January 26, 2003.
Key terms include:
- ABC: Approved Budget for the Contract
- BAC: Bids and Awards Committee
- Bidding Documents: issued by the Procuring Entity
- Bid: signed offer or proposal
- Competitive Bidding: method of procurement
- Consulting Services
- G-EPS: Government Electronic Procurement System
- Goods: items, supplies, or materials
- GPPB: Government Procurement Policy Board
- Head of the Procuring Entity
- Infrastructure Projects
- IRR: Implementing Rules and Regulations
- Portal: website
- Procurement: governed by RA 8974 provisions
- Procuring Entity
BAC has 5-7 members and at least 2 observers.
Honoraria for BAC members is not exceeding 25% of their basic monthly salary.
Bidding Documents include:
- Approved Budget for the Contract
- Instructions to Bidders
- Terms of Reference
- Eligibility Requirements
- Plans and Technical Specifications
- Form of Bid, Price Form, and List of Goods or Bill of Quantities
- Delivery Time or Completion Schedule
- Form and Amount of Bid Security
- Form and Amount of Performance Security and Warranty
- Form of Contract, and General and Special Conditions of Contract
At least one pre-bid conference is conducted.
Bids have 2 components: Technical and Financial.
Preliminary criteria for bids use a 'pass/fail' system.
The lowest calculated bid is determined, and the highest rated bid is tested against all criteria.
The lowest calculated responsive bid is awarded.
Notice and execution of award do not exceed 15 calendar days.
The winning bidder enters into a contract with the procuring entity within 10 days.
Approval or disapproval is given within 20 days.
The procuring entity takes action on the recommendation within 30 days.
The procuring entity issues a notice to proceed to the winning bidder within 7 days.
The opening of bids to awarding of contract does not exceed 3 months.
Provincial bidders are given 5 years to comply with this act.
Alternative methods of procurement include:
- Limited Source Bidding (Selective Bidding)
- Direct Contracting (Single Source Procurement)
- Repeat Order
- Shopping
- Negotiated Procurement (under extraordinary circumstances)
RA 876 (Arbitration Law) applies.

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This quiz covers the key provisions of Republic Act 544, which governs the practice of civil engineering in the Philippines. Topics include the formation of the Board of Examiners, examination dates, and registration requirements.