LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 230

: All heads of government offices, agencies, local political subdivisions, and government-owned or controlled corporations involved in infrastructure projects.
: Cement bags must be purchased from the CIDE-operated cement bag factory in Sapang Palay.
: Yes, the usual government procurement procedures may be observed if the authorized representative of CIDE certifies that it cannot meet a particular order.
: Strict compliance is desired to facilitate government infrastructure development and to assist CIDE in its employment and income generation program.
: Yes, it applies to all government offices, bureaus, local political subdivisions, and government-owned or controlled corporations involved in infrastructure projects.
: The authorized representative certifies if CIDE cannot meet a particular order, allowing the use of usual government procurement procedures in that specific instance.
: In Sapang Palay.
: To facilitate government infrastructure development while supporting cottage industries in generating employment and income.