Tubag ko lang din po sa pikas baryo dahi daw ang BAC Bids And Committees Award ay para lang daw po sa mga Regular employee and not for casual. Things To Remember When Reorganizing the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) Since there have been a lot of newly elected officials, particularly on Local Government Units, the Bids and Awards Committee which is tasked to undertake the procurement activities of the agency is usually re-organized at their pleasure. But there are certain points that Local Chief Executives (Governors, Mayors, Punong Barangay) must carefully consider in making the decision. In designating new set of BAC Members How many are they? At least five (5) but not more than seven (7) may be designated. (Section 11.2.1, IRR) Are they qualified? Primary consideration must be (a) unquestionable integrity and (b) procurement proficiency. (supra) The members of the BAC shall be personnel occupying plantilla positions of the procuring entity concerned. (Section 11.2.3, IRR) Where will they come from? The BAC for Local Government Units shall be composed of: (a) One representative each from the regular offices under the Office of the Local Chief Executive such as, but not limited to, the following: Office of the Administrator, Budget Office, Legal Office, Engineering Office, General Services Offices; and (b) A representative from the end user unit. (Section 11.2.3, IRR) Who designates the Chairman and Vice Chairman? The members shall elect among themselves who shall act as the Chairman and Vice-Chairman. (supra) Is there a required ranking for BAC members? None. However, the Chairman of the BAC shall be at least a third ranking permanent official of the procuring entity. (supra) Is it possible to have substitute BAC members in case of unavailability? Yes. The [Local Chief Executive] may designate alternate members to the BAC, who shall have the same qualifications as their principals as set in the [R.A. No. 9184] and [its] IRR. (Section 11.2.4, IRR) Are alternate BAC members also entitled of honoraria? The alternate members shall attend meetings of the BAC and receive the corresponding honoraria, whenever their principals are absent.(supra) Are the terms of alternate BAC members distinct from their principals? How about their accountability? The alternate members shall have the same term as their principals. The accountability of the principal and the alternate member shall be limited to their respective acts and decisions. (supra) Can a person designated to approve contracts in behalf of the Local Chief Executive be a member of the BAC? No. In no case shall the Head of the Procuring Entity and/or the approving authority be the Chairman or a member of the BAC. (Section 11.2.5, IRR) Is there a fixed term for BAC members? Yes. Unless sooner removed for a cause, the members of the BAC shall have a fixed term of one (1) year reckoned from the date of appointment, renewable at the discretion of the Head of the Procuring Entity. (Section 11.2.6, IRR) What happen to the incumbent BAC members after the term of the appointing Local Chief Executive expires? Remember that BAC members are occupying plantilla positions, and thus permanent in nature. They don’t usually end the terms of their office with the designating authority. Upon expiration of the terms of the current members, they shall continue to exercise their functions until new BAC members are designated. In case of resignation, retirement, separation, transfer, re-assignment, removal, or death, the replacement shall serve only for the unexpired term: Provided, however, That in case of leave or suspension, the replacement shall serve only for the duration of the leave or suspension. (supra) BAC Technical Working Group (BAC-TWG) Isa sa mga kapangyarihan ng BAC ay ang pagtatalaga ng Technical Working Group o TWG na tutulong sa pagbusisi sa mga kwalipikasyon ng bidder at ng bid nila. Ang pagbuo nito ay sangayon sa Section12.1: 12.1. The BAC shall have the following functions: … perform such other related functions as may be necessary, including the creation of a Technical Working Group (TWG) from a pool of technical, financial, and/or legal experts to assist in the procurement process, particularly in the eligibility screening, evaluation of bids, and post-qualification. (Underscoring supplied) Kung nangangailang ng expertise ang BAC sa alinmang bahagi ng eligibility, bid evaluation at post qualification, maari silang bumuo ng TWG subalit kailangan na magmumula lamang ito sa “pool of technical, financial, and/or legal experts”. Ibig sabihin ng “pool… of experts”(hindi po “fool of experts” ha?) ay grupo o samahan ng mga eksperto. Maaari silang magmula hindi lamang sa regular na plantilla, kundi maging sa mga casual employees at maging sa mga contractual. Subalit upang makilala kung sino-sino sila, nararapat na maunang bumuo ang Mayor ng “pool…of experts” o katumbas nito upang pagpilian at pagkuhanan ng BAC. Kapag hindi sapat ang kakayanan o komposisyon ng “pool of experts” ng ahensya, maaaring manggaling ito sa labas subalit priority muna ang mga eksperto ng ibang ahensya ng gobyerno. Kung walang makuha, ang pag-hire ng consultants upang maging TWG ay pinapayagan subalit kailangan wala silang conflict of interest sa proyekto o items na ibi-bid. Anu-ano ba ang trabaho ng TWG? Depende ito sa expertise ng miyembro. Halimbawa, kung hindi malinaw ang specs ng bidder at hindi pamilyar ang BAC sa mga laman ng proposals ng bidder, maaaring isang TWG (senior architect, specialty engineer, IT expert) ang makakatulong. Kung kwestiyonable naman ang financial documents ng bidder, maaaring inspeksyunin ng TWG mula sa finance (senior accountant, finance specialist) ang mga papel kasama na ang pagbusisi sa mga Financial Statements nito. Kung hindi naman malinaw ang pagiging legal ng isang kumpanya na sasali sa bidding, maaaring sa komposisyon ng kasapi nito o may kinalaman ang batas na siyang bumuo dito, isang eksperto ng batas (abogado) ang tiyak na kakailanganin. Ang TWG ay optional. Ibig sabihin, maaaring magtuloy ang transaksyon sa BAC kahit wala nito, taliwas sa nakasanayan at interpretasyon ng marami na indispensable ang TWG. Hindi tulad ng BAC at BAC Secretariat na mandatory sang-ayon sa probisyon ng batas, ang TWG ay ad-hoc o yung per-need basis lamang. Ganun pa man, kasama ang TWG sa professionalization ng procurement units (Section 16) kung meron ang ahensya: eto ang full R.A. 9184. huwag po magpauto sa mga pekeng tao na pilit dungisan ang administrasyong Pagaspas lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2003/ra_9184_2003.html
Posted on: Thu, 05 Jun 2014 07:58:38 +0000
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