Requirements for Plans Submission
- Implementing offices must conduct a thorough review of plans before submission using a "Ready Checklist" specific to each project category.
- Plans must be submitted together with a duly accomplished "Ready Checklist" to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Requirements for Program of Work (POW) and Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC)
- All work items, including special and lump sum items except Provisional Sum, must be supported by Detailed Unit Price Analysis (DUPA), plans, and specifications.
- DUPA must include:
- Model and capacity of equipment used
- Labor rates derivation
- Canvassed prices of materials
- Cost derivation of materials delivered on site
- Hauling distance and time-motion analysis for hauling-related items
- Non-civil work items under Facilities for the Engineer and Other General Requirements are excluded from markups for Overhead, Contingencies, and Miscellaneous (OCM).
- Service Vehicles provision under Facilities for the Engineer are not subject to contractor's profit or OCM, per D.O. No. 3 (2010).
- For ABC documents exceeding two pages, a summary page is required showing total cost per category and total ABC, including the approving DPWH official's name.
- Electronic submission of ABC and DUPA files is mandatory for easier review, evaluation, and correction.
Effectivity
- The Department Order takes effect immediately upon adoption on May 31, 2011, signed by Secretary Rogelio L. Singson.