LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 593

: The Bureau of Public Works is primarily responsible for the architectural and engineering design work of national government buildings.
: Yes, exceptions include cases approved by the President and minor projects where the implementing agency is capable of doing the necessary architectural and engineering service work.
: No, buildings constructed by government-owned or controlled corporations that are payable from accumulated operating earnings are excluded from this Instruction.
: Building designs must observe accepted standards of Philippine architecture as approved by the head of the agency that will use the proposed building.
: Building designs are to be prepared on the assumption that no air conditioning shall be used.
: The adoption of standard and replicable designs whenever practicable is encouraged to save time and effort.
: No, the Bureau of Public Works may not subcontract the work to outsiders except when otherwise approved by the President.
: Yes, the Bureau may hire individual consultants to assist in design work at standard rates approved by the Commissioner of the Budget upon recommendation of the Secretary of Public Works, Transportation and Communication.
: The President can approve exceptions to the rule that the Bureau of Public Works must undertake design work and can also approve subcontracting of the work to outsiders.