Law Summary
Need for a Local Government Unit (LGU) Specific Procurement Manual
- Numerous requests from LGUs for a procurement manual tailored to the local government context.
- LGUs required a procurement guide that responds specifically to their needs and administrative settings.
Collaboration and Technical Assistance in Manual Drafting
- The GPPB sought technical assistance from the Asian Development Bank to draft the LGU Procurement Manual.
- The drafting process considered salient provisions of the Local Government Code.
- Integration of local budget and finance guidelines issued by the Department of Budget and Management was ensured.
- Designed to help LGUs comply effectively with RA 9184 and its IRR-A.
Review and Approval Process
- GPPB delegated review and approval authority to its Inter-Agency Technical Working Group (iATWG) through Resolution No. 26-2007.
- The iATWG conducted a thorough review during its 11th regular meeting on November 16, 2007, approving the manual subject to revisions.
- A final presentation of the manual was held on November 22-23, 2007 in Panglao, Bohol, consolidating feedback and ensuring comprehensive readiness for adoption.
Official Adoption and Effectivity
- Formal adoption and approval by the Government Procurement Policy Board through Resolution No. 30-2007 dated November 29, 2007.
- The manual is officially prescribed for use by local governments: provinces, cities, and municipalities.
- Resolution effectivity is set for one day after its publication, ensuring immediate compliance.
Signatories and Institutional Endorsements
- Signed by the Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management and representatives from key government agencies:
- National Economic and Development Authority
- Department of National Defense
- Department of Public Works and Highways
- Department of Finance
- Department of Trade and Industry
- Department of Transportation and Communications
- Attested by the Board Secretary and Executive Director of the GPPB Technical Support Office.
Key Legal Concepts
- Emphasis on modernization, standardization, and regulation of procurement in government units.
- Integration of national procurement laws with local government administrative frameworks.
- Multi-agency collaboration in policy formulation and supervision.
- Provision of a practical and adaptive manual to ensure conformity with RA 9184 and IRR-A for LGUs.
- The manual serves as a procedural guide ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency in local government procurement processes.