Law Summary
Electronic Eligibility Evaluation Using CWR System
- Eligibility evaluation for the procurement of locally-funded civil works contracts must be conducted electronically through the CWR system.
- This requirement applies regardless of the mode of procurement.
- This provision aligns with Department Order No. 1, series of 2010, concerning the Interim Guidelines on the Procurement Process under the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. 9184 (IRR of RA9184).
Updating Contractor Profiles in CWR
- Contractors are required to submit updates to the Central Procurement Office on their profiles within the CWR system.
- Updates must include projects they have implemented for other government agencies and the private sector that are completed and accepted.
- Submission of updates must be done prior to the deadline for the submission of Letters of Intent for a project in which they intend to participate.
Immediate Effectivity
- The Department Order took effect immediately upon adoption on October 15, 2010.
Key Legal Concepts and Provisions
- Mandatory registration enhances transparency and standardizes contractor eligibility evaluation.
- Electronic processing promotes efficiency and uniformity in procurement.
- Compliance with updating requirements ensures the accuracy and reliability of contractor credentials.
- The order supports proper governance in public infrastructure procurement in line with R.A. 9184 and its IRR.