Scope of Work and Reservation of Land
- Appropriation covers dredging operations where necessary in Cebu harbor.
- Construction of wharves and docks along designated sections of the south waterfront of Cebu City.
- Reclamation of lands as may be useful for public purposes.
- Public lands including reclaimed and adjoining Insular Government lands are reserved for public use.
- Such lands shall be subject to Philippine Commission laws enacted subsequently.
Contracting Procedures and Material Acquisition
- Improvement work and procurement of materials should be done by contract with private entities wherever practicable.
Contract Advertisement and Award Procedures
- Consulting Engineer must advertise bidding for the work or parts thereof, judged most beneficial for public interest.
- Advertisement to run for 30 days in at least two newspapers: one printed in English, one in Spanish, widely circulated in the Philippines.
- Authority to reject any or all bids and waive minor defects.
- If bids are deemed excessive, with Secretary of Commerce and Police approval, the Engineer may purchase materials and hire labor directly and supervise work.
- Relevant contract letting provisions from section 5(b) to 5(s) of Act No. 22 apply where suitable under Philippine Government regulations.
Plan Preparation and Proposal Solicitation Deadline
- Consulting Engineer must prepare plans, specifications, and contracts, and advertise for proposals within 60 days from the Act's passage.
Expedited Enactment
- The Act's passage is expedited under section 2 of the Act prescribing the enactment procedure by the Commission, due to public interest.
Effectivity
- The Act takes effect immediately upon passage.