Environmental Management Bureau Tender

Description Request For Expression Of Interest Consultancy Services For The Conduct Of Regulatory Impact Assessment (ria) In The Updating Of The Comprehensive Clean Air Action Plan And Framework Of The Philippine Clean Air Act (ra8749) Reoi No. 2024-12-013-aqms 1. The Department Of Environment And Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau (denr-emb), Through The General Appropriation Act Of 2021 Intends To Apply The Sum Of Ph490,000.00 Being The Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) To Payments Under The Contract For Purchase Request No. 2024-1679 Dated November 28, 2024. Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At The Opening Of The Financial Proposal. 2. The Department Of Environment And Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau (denr-emb) Now Calls For The Submission Of Expression Of Interest And Eligibility Document For The Consultancy Services For The Conduct Of Regulatory Impact Assessment (ria) In The Updating Of Comprehensive Clean Air Action Plan And Framework Of The Philippine Clean Air Act (ra 8749) 3. Interested Consultant/consulting Firm Must Submit Their Expression Of Interest And Eligibility Document On Or Before January 22, 2024, 2:00 P.m. At Emb-afmd Hrd Building, Denr Compound, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City. Applications For Eligibility Will Be Evaluated Based On A Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion. 4. The Bac Shall Draw Up The Short List Of Consultant/consulting Firms From Those Who Have Submitted Their Expression Of Interest And Eligibility Document And Have Been Determined As Eligible In Accordance With The Provisions Of Republic Act 9184 (ra 9184), Otherwise Known As The “government Procurement Reform Act”, And Its Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr). The Short List Shall Invite And Engage In Negotiation With A Sufficient Number Of Consultant/consulting Firm Who Will Be Entitled To Submit Bids Subject To The Condition Laid Down In The Rirr Of Ra9184 Relative To The Instances When The Required Number Of Shortlisting Is Not Met. 5. Scope Of Work 1. Analyze The Potential Impacts Of Proposed Regulatory Measures On Key Sectors Such As Health, Energy, Transportation, Industry, Agriculture, And Technology. 2. Assess The Feasibility And Cost-benefits Analysis Of Different Policy Options And Regulatory Interventions. 3. Prepare Unit Cost Of Activities In Implementing Each Provision Under The Proposed Revised Framework And Action Plan. 4. Assess The Potential Economic, Social, And Environmental Impacts Of Proposed Regulatory Measures To Improve Air Quality. 5. Inform Decision-makers And Other Regulatory Agencies About The Potential Consequences Of Different Policy Options And Regulatory Interventions. 6. Conduct Various Stakeholder Consultations With Government Agencies, Industry Representatives, Environmental Organizations, And Other Relevant Stakeholders. 7. Review And Identify Gaps And Opportunities For Improvement. I. Methodology: 1. Economic Modeling Techniques For Assessing The Costs And Benefits Of Regulatory Measures, Such As Cost-benefit Analysis Or Cost-effectiveness Analysis. 2. Social Impact Assessment Methods For Evaluating The Distributional Effects Of Regulatory Interventions On Different Population Groups. 3. Environmental Impact Assessment Tools For Quantifying The Potential Reductions In Air Pollution And Associated Health And Environmental Benefits. 4. Incorporation Of Uncertainty And Sensitivity Analysis To Account For Variability And Risk Factors In The Assessment. Ii. Data Collection And Analysis: 1. Outline The Data Collection And Analysis Plan, Including: A. Gathering Data On Air Quality, Emissions, Economic Indicators, Social Demographics, And Environmental Outcomes From Reliable Sources. B. Conducting Statistical Analysis, Modeling, And Scenario Planning To Forecast The Potential Impacts Of Regulatory Measures Under Different Scenarios. 2. Engaging With Subject Matter Experts And Stakeholders To Validate Assumptions, Refine Models, And Interpret Findings. Iii. Reporting And Deliverables : 1. Submit Inception Report On The Methodology To Be Conducted, Data Sources Needed, And Preliminary Findings. 2. Submit Interim Progress Report On The Analysis Of Potential Impacts Of Proposed Regulatory Measures On Key Sectors Such As Health, Energy, Transportation, Industry, Agriculture, And Technology. 3. Submit Interim Progress Report On The Feasibility And Cost-benefits Analysis Of Different Policy Options And Regulatory Interventions. 4. Submit Interim Progress Report On The Proposed Unit Cost Of Activities In Implementing Each Provision Under The Proposed Revised Framework And Action Plan. 5. Submit Interim Progress Report On The Potential Economic, Social, And Environmental Impacts Of Proposed Regulatory Measures To Improve Air Quality. 6. Submit Interim Progress Report To Inform Decision-makers And Other Regulatory Agencies About The Potential Consequences Of Different Policy Options And Regulatory Interventions. 7. Submit Proceedings On The Various Stakeholder Consultations Conducted With Government Agencies, Industry Representatives, Environmental Organizations, And Other Relevant Stakeholders Through Meetings, Workshops, Seminars, Or Webinars. 8. Submit Interim Progress Report On The Identified Gaps And Opportunities For Improvement. 9. Submit Documentation Of The Ria Process Including Data Sources, Assumptions, And Limitations, To Ensure Transparency And Accountability. 10. Submit Final Ria Report Summarizing Key Findings, Methodologies, Results, And Conclusions. Iv. Stakeholder Engagement: 1. Describe How Stakeholders Will Be Engaged Throughout The Ria Process, Including: A. Establishing A Stakeholder Advisory Group Or Working Committee To Provide Input And Feedback On The Ria Methodology And Findings. 2. Conducting Stakeholder Consultations, Focus Groups, And Public Hearings To Solicit Input On Regulatory Measures And Their Potential Impacts. 3. Providing Opportunities For Stakeholders To Review And Comment On Draft Reports And Recommendations Before Finalization. V. Budget: Total Contract Cost Four Hundred Ninety Thousand Pesos (php 490,000.00) Only Covering Personnel Costs, Including Salaries And Benefits For Project Staff. Equipment And Supplies For Air Sampling, Laboratory Analysis, And Data Processing. Travel And Fieldwork Expenses, Including Transportation. Vi. Schedule Of Activities Month Activities Deliverables 1st Month - Submission Of Inception Report - Mobilization, Consolidation And Review Of Initial Data - Preliminary Discussions -inception Report -assessment Of Initial Data -minutes Of Preliminary Discussions 2nd – 6th Month - Minimum 2 Consultation Meetings With Emb Co With Relevant Stakeholders - Data Gathering And Assessment To Economic Impacts -proceedings Of Consultation Meetings, Workshops, Seminars, Or Webinars 6th – 7th Month - Minimum 2 Consultation Meetings With Stationary And Mobile Sector With Relevant Stakeholders - Presentation And Submission Of First Draft Of The Report - Proceedings Of Consultation Meetings, Workshops, Seminars, Or Webinars - Interim Progress Report On Item Vi Deliverables 2 To 6 - First Draft Of The Ria Report 7th – 8th Month - Minimum 2 Consultation Meetings With Cross Cutting Source Sector With Relevant Stakeholders - Presentation And Submission Of Second Draft Of The Report - Proceedings Of Consultation Meetings, Workshops, Seminars, Or Webinars - Second Draft Of The Ria Report 8th – 10th Month - Minimum 2 Consultation Meetings With Ngas And Emb Regional Offices With Relevant Stakeholders - Presentation And Submission Of Third Draft Of The Report - Proceedings Of Consultation Meetings, Workshops, Seminars, Or Webinars - Third Draft Of The Ria Report 10th – 12th Month - Final Submission Draft Ria Report - Presentation And Submission Of The Final Draft Of The Report - Final Ria Report Vii. Responsibilities Of Emb The Emb Central Office Will Be Responsible For The Following: 1. Facilitate And Monitor Project Implementation. 2. Organize The Meetings And Consultations. 3. Reproduce The Materials For The Meetings And Consultations. 4. Provide The Venue And Meals Of The Participants During The Meetings And Consultations. 5. Review And Accept/approve The Output Of The Technical Consulting Firm; And 6. Pay The Necessary Fees For The Services Rendered By The Technical Consulting Firm. The Corresponding Remuneration Is Enumerated In Section Viii. Viii. Responsibilities Of Technical Consultant The Technical Consulting Firm Shall Perform The Following: 1. Perform Activities Under Item Iii To Vii; 2. Ensure Timely Submission Of Deliverables; And 3. Provide Hardcopies Of Deliverables Including Minutes/proceedings Of Meetings. Ix. Outputs, Deliverables And Schedule Of Payments Outputs And Deliverables Of The Technical Consulting Firm Shall Be As Follows: Output/deliverable Number Of Months Payment 1. Submission And Acceptance Of Inception Report, Assessment Of Initial Data And Minutes Of Preliminary Discussions. Month 1 To 2 20% Of The Contract Amount 2. Submission And Acceptance Of The Item Vi Deliverables 2 To 6, First Draft Of The Ria Report And Minutes Of Consultation Meetings. Month 6 30% Of The Contract Amount 3. Submission And Acceptance Of The Second Draft Of The Ria Report And Minutes Of Consultation Meetings. Month 8 30% Of The Contract Amount 4. Submission And Acceptance Of The Final Ria Report And Minutes Of Consultation Meetings. Month 12 20% Of The Contract Amount Total 12 Months 100% Renumeration: A Lump Sum Quotation Is Required Including Fees For Writing The Annual Report And Information Sheet. Payment Will Be Linked To Deliverables. X. Qualifications And Skills 1. University Degree In Communications, Science, Engineering Or Other Related Fields 2. At Least 8 Years Of Progressive Work Experience In A Relevant Field 3. Previous Results-based Annual Report Writing Experience 4. Knowledgeable In Results-based Management And Results-oriented Approach To Project Implementation 5. Previous Experience In Copy-editing And Fact-checking 6. High Level Proficiency In Standard Computer Software, In Particular, Microsoft Word And Excel 7. Excellent Written And Oral Communication Skills In English, Of Publication Standard 8. Persistence In Follow Up, Tact And Diplomacy 9. Demonstrated Ability To Meet Deadlines All Interested Applicants To Send Application, Stating The Position With The Following Documents To Recordsco@ Emb.gov.ph And Aqmsco@emb.gov.ph;mailto:procurement@aseanfoundation.org 1. Application Letter And Timetable On How The Assignment Will Be Carried Out Completed With Clear Deliverables 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Samples Of Writing 4. Financial Proposal Specifying A Total Lump Sum Amount Highlighting Deliverables. Include A List Of References Cited In The Terms Of Reference, Including Relevant Literature, Reports, Guidelines, And Regulations Related To Air Quality Management And Regulatory Impact Assessment. 6. The Contract Shall Be Completed Within Twelve (12) Months Or May Be Extended As Agreed By Both Parties As The Need Arises. 7. The Prospective Bidder/consultant Shall Submit The Complete, Recent/updated Eligibility Document As Stated Below (ra9184 Irr Annex H, Appendix A): A) Expression Of Interest (with Financial Bid) B) Company Profile With Professional License/curriculum Vitae Of Consultant • If Consulting Firm, A Company Profile Indicating Its Qualifications, Experience, And Capability (including Its Track Record In Module Writing And Projects That Include Assisting Schools In Developing Modules And/or Conducting Training Among Schools On Module Development) • If Individual Consultant, A Curriculum Vitae/profile Indicating Its Qualifications, Experience, And Capability (including Its Track Record In Module Writing And Projects That Include Assisting Schools In Developing Modules And/or Conducting Training Among Schools On Module Development) C) Philgeps Registration Number/proof Of Philgeps Registration D) Income/business Tax Return E) Proposal (including The Firm Or Consultant’s Plan/methodology In Conducting The Project) F) Omnibus Sworn Statement (required/must Be Submitted With Bid/eoi) 8. The Department Of Environment And Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau (denr-emb) Reserves The Right To Reject Any And All Bids, Annul The Bidding Process, Or Not Award The Contract At Any Time Prior To Contract Award, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. Engr. Rodney V. Diaz Oic-property And General Service Section Omnibus Sworn Statement (revised) [shall Be Submitted With The Bid] _________________________________________________________________________ Republic Of The Philippines ) City/municipality Of ______ ) S.s. Affidavit I, [name Of Affiant], Of Legal Age, [civil Status], [nationality], And Residing At [address Of Affiant], After Having Been Duly Sworn In Accordance With Law, Do Hereby Depose And State That: 1. [select One, Delete The Other:] [if A Sole Proprietorship:] I Am The Sole Proprietor Or Authorized Representative Of [name Of Bidder] With Office Address At [address Of Bidder]; [if A Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture:] I Am The Duly Authorized And Designated Representative Of [name Of Bidder] With Office Address At [address Of Bidder]; 2. [select One, Delete The Other:] [if A Sole Proprietorship:] As The Owner And Sole Proprietor, Or Authorized Representative Of [name Of Bidder], I Have Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary To Participate, Submit The Bid, And To Sign And Execute The Ensuing Contract For [name Of The Project] Of The [name Of The Procuring Entity], As Shown In The Attached Duly Notarized Special Power Of Attorney; [if A Partnership, Corporation, Cooperative, Or Joint Venture:] I Am Granted Full Power And Authority To Do, Execute And Perform Any And All Acts Necessary To Participate, Submit The Bid, And To Sign And Execute The Ensuing Contract For [name Of The Project] Of The [name Of The Procuring Entity], As Shown In The Attached [state Title Of Attached Document Showing Proof Of Authorization (e.g., Duly Notarized Secretary’s Certificate, Board/partnership Resolution, Or Special Power Of Attorney, Whichever Is Applicable;)]; 3. [name Of Bidder] Is Not “blacklisted” Or Barred From Bidding By The Government Of The Philippines Or Any Of Its Agencies, Offices, Corporations, Or Local Government Units, Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution Whose Blacklisting Rules Have Been Recognized By The Government Procurement Policy Board, By Itself Or By Relation, Membership, Association, Affiliation, Or Controlling Interest With Another Blacklisted Person Or Entity As Defined And Provided For In The Uniform Guidelines On Blacklisting; 4. Each Of The Documents Submitted In Satisfaction Of The Bidding Requirements Is An Authentic Copy Of The Original, Complete, And All Statements And Information Provided Therein Are True And Correct; 5. [name Of Bidder] Is Authorizing The Head Of The Procuring Entity Or Its Duly Authorized Representative(s) To Verify All The Documents Submitted; 6. [select One, Delete The Rest:] [if A Sole Proprietorship:] The Owner Or Sole Proprietor Is Not Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; [if A Partnership Or Cooperative:] None Of The Officers And Members Of [name Of Bidder] Is Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; [if A Corporation Or Joint Venture:] None Of The Officers, Directors, And Controlling Stockholders Of [name Of Bidder] Is Related To The Head Of The Procuring Entity, Members Of The Bids And Awards Committee (bac), The Technical Working Group, And The Bac Secretariat, The Head Of The Project Management Office Or The End-user Unit, And The Project Consultants By Consanguinity Or Affinity Up To The Third Civil Degree; 7. [name Of Bidder] Complies With Existing Labor Laws And Standards; And 8. [name Of Bidder] Is Aware Of And Has Undertaken The Responsibilities As A Bidder In Compliance With The Philippine Bidding Documents, Which Includes: A. Carefully Examining All Of The Bidding Documents; B. Acknowledging All Conditions, Local Or Otherwise, Affecting The Implementation Of The Contract; C. Making An Estimate Of The Facilities Available And Needed For The Contract To Be Bid, If Any; And D. Inquiring Or Securing Supplemental/bid Bulletin(s) Issued For The [name Of The Project]. 9. [name Of Bidder] Did Not Give Or Pay Directly Or Indirectly, Any Commission, Amount, Fee, Or Any Form Of Consideration, Pecuniary Or Otherwise, To Any Person Or Official, Personnel Or Representative Of The Government In Relation To Any Procurement Project Or Activity. 10. In Case Advance Payment Was Made Or Given, Failure To Perform Or Deliver Any Of The Obligations And Undertakings In The Contract Shall Be Sufficient Grounds To Constitute Criminal Liability For Swindling (estafa) Or The Commission Of Fraud With Unfaithfulness Or Abuse Of Confidence Through Misappropriating Or Converting Any Payment Received By A Person Or Entity Under An Obligation Involving The Duty To Deliver Certain Goods Or Services, To The Prejudice Of The Public And The Government Of The Philippines Pursuant To Article 315 Of Act No. 3815 S. 1930, As Amended, Or The Revised Penal Code. In Witness Whereof, I Have Hereunto Set My Hand This __ Day Of ___, 20__ At ____________, Philippines. [insert Name Of Bidder Or Its Authorized Representative] [insert Signatory’s Legal Capacity] Affiant [jurat] [format Shall Be Based On The Latest Rules On Notarial Practice]