Question & AnswerQ&A (DPWH DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 26, S. 2011)
The main purpose is to ensure that excavations and restoration/reconstruction works on national roads by public and private utility agencies are done properly to avoid dangerous road conditions and public inconvenience.
Utility Agency refers to public utility agencies, companies, or corporations whether public or private that undertake excavations or restorations on national roads.
The applicant must submit a sketch plan/map, programs of work with cost estimates, timetable of work, typical section and specifications, accomplished terms and conditions, performance bond, and payment of the supervision fee.
The Performance Bond, equivalent to 100% of the restoration cost, serves as surety callable on demand to ensure full restoration or reconstruction of the affected road areas.
For restoration costs below P50,000.00, the fee is 3% of the restoration cost; for P50,000.00 and above, the fee is 1.5% of the restoration cost.
DPWH will schedule a joint field inspection with regional and district representatives to determine the extent and exact location of the proposed work.
Final restoration must start immediately once the utilities installed are operational and have passed necessary tests, such as hydro testing for water pipes.
A warranty bond equivalent to 10% of the restoration cost must be held in trust for one year from the Certificate of Completion and can only be released upon issuance of a Certificate of Acceptance.
Yes, excavations and restoration must be done on two shifts (day and night) if practicable for early completion of restoration works.
The DPWH will notify the applicant of violations and give a reasonable period to rectify. Failure to do so will result in revocation or cancellation of the permit.
The Utility Agency concerned must bear the full cost of removal and relocation, but DPWH waives all fees, deposits, and bonds related to the relocation and removal.
Deviation is only allowed in special cases with plans and detailed drawings submitted by the project proponent for evaluation and approval.