Province Of Iloilo Tender

Description Philippine Bidding Documents (as Harmonized With Development Partners) Road Opening Project – Farm To Market Road At Brgy. Mapili, San Enrique, Iloilo Bid No. Agr-24-584-b Iloilo Provincial Government Sixth Edition Table Of Contents Glossary Of Terms, Abbreviations, And Acronyms 4 Section I. Invitation To Bid Error! Bookmark Not Defined. Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders 9 1. Scope Of Bid 9 2. Funding Information 9 3. Bidding Requirements 9 4. Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, Coercive, And Obstructive Practices 9 5. Eligible Bidders 10 6. Origin Of Associated Goods 10 7. Subcontracts 10 8. Pre-bid Conference 10 9. Clarification And Amendment Of Bidding Documents 10 10. Documents Comprising The Bid: Eligibility And Technical Components 11 11. Documents Comprising The Bid: Financial Component 11 12. Alternative Bids 11 13. Bid Prices 12 14. Bid And Payment Currencies 12 15. Bid Security 12 16. Sealing And Marking Of Bids 12 17. Deadline For Submission Of Bids 12 18. Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids 13 19. Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 13 20. Post Qualification 13 21. Signing Of The Contract 13 Section Iii. Bid Data Sheet 14 Section Iv. General Conditions Of Contract 16 1. Scope Of Contract 16 2. Sectional Completion Of Works 16 3. Possession Of Site 16 4. The Contractor’s Obligations 16 5. Performance Security 17 6. Site Investigation Reports 17 7. Warranty 17 8. Liability Of The Contractor 17 9. Termination For Other Causes 17 10. Dayworks 18 11. Program Of Work 18 12. Instructions, Inspections And Audits 18 13. Advance Payment 18 14. Progress Payments 18 15. Operating And Maintenance Manuals 18 Section V. Special Conditions Of Contract 19 Section Vi. Specifications 20 Section Vii. Drawings 36 Section Viii. Bill Of Quantities 37 Section Ix. Checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents 40 Glossary Of Terms, Abbreviations, And Acronyms Abc – Approved Budget For The Contract. Arcc – Allowable Range Of Contract Cost. Bac – Bids And Awards Committee. Bid – A Signed Offer Or Proposal To Undertake A Contract Submitted By A Bidder In Response To And In Consonance With The Requirements Of The Bidding Documents. Also Referred To As Proposal And Tender. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[c]) Bidder – Refers To A Contractor, Manufacturer, Supplier, Distributor And/or Consultant Who Submits A Bid In Response To The Requirements Of The Bidding Documents. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[d]) Bidding Documents – The Documents Issued By The Procuring Entity As The Bases For Bids, Furnishing All Information Necessary For A Prospective Bidder To Prepare A Bid For The Goods, Infrastructure Projects, And/or Consulting Services Required By The Procuring Entity. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[e]) Bir – Bureau Of Internal Revenue. Bsp – Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas. Cda – Cooperative Development Authority. Consulting Services – Refer To Services For Infrastructure Projects And Other Types Of Projects Or Activities Of The Gop Requiring Adequate External Technical And Professional Expertise That Are Beyond The Capability And/or Capacity Of The Gop To Undertake Such As, But Not Limited To: (i) Advisory And Review Services; (ii) Pre-investment Or Feasibility Studies; (iii) Design; (iv) Construction Supervision; (v) Management And Related Services; And (vi) Other Technical Services Or Special Studies. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[i]) Contract – Refers To The Agreement Entered Into Between The Procuring Entity And The Supplier Or Manufacturer Or Distributor Or Service Provider For Procurement Of Goods And Services; Contractor For Procurement Of Infrastructure Projects; Or Consultant Or Consulting Firm For Procurement Of Consulting Services; As The Case May Be, As Recorded In The Contract Form Signed By The Parties, Including All Attachments And Appendices Thereto And All Documents Incorporated By Reference Therein. Contractor – Is A Natural Or Juridical Entity Whose Proposal Was Accepted By The Procuring Entity And To Whom The Contract To Execute The Work Was Awarded. Contractor As Used In These Bidding Documents May Likewise Refer To A Supplier, Distributor, Manufacturer, Or Consultant. Cpi – Consumer Price Index. Dole – Department Of Labor And Employment. Dti – Department Of Trade And Industry. Foreign-funded Procurement Or Foreign-assisted Project – Refers To Procurement Whose Funding Source Is From A Foreign Government, Foreign Or International Financing Institution As Specified In The Treaty Or International Or Executive Agreement. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[b]). Gfi – Government Financial Institution. Gocc – Government-owned And/or –controlled Corporation. Goods – Refer To All Items, Supplies, Materials And General Support Services, Except Consulting Services And Infrastructure Projects, Which May Be Needed In The Transaction Of Public Businesses Or In The Pursuit Of Any Government Undertaking, Project Or Activity, Whether In The Nature Of Equipment, Furniture, Stationery, Materials For Construction, Or Personal Property Of Any Kind, Including Non-personal Or Contractual Services Such As The Repair And Maintenance Of Equipment And Furniture, As Well As Trucking, Hauling, Janitorial, Security, And Related Or Analogous Services, As Well As Procurement Of Materials And Supplies Provided By The Procuring Entity For Such Services. The Term “related” Or “analogous Services” Shall Include, But Is Not Limited To, Lease Or Purchase Of Office Space, Media Advertisements, Health Maintenance Services, And Other Services Essential To The Operation Of The Procuring Entity. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[r]) Gop – Government Of The Philippines. Infrastructure Projects – Include The Construction, Improvement, Rehabilitation, Demolition, Repair, Restoration Or Maintenance Of Roads And Bridges, Railways, Airports, Seaports, Communication Facilities, Civil Works Components Of Information Technology Projects, Irrigation, Flood Control And Drainage, Water Supply, Sanitation, Sewerage And Solid Waste Management Systems, Shore Protection, Energy/power And Electrification Facilities, National Buildings, School Buildings, Hospital Buildings, And Other Related Construction Projects Of The Government. Also Referred To As Civil Works Or Works. (2016 Revised Irr, Section 5[u]) Lgus – Local Government Units. Nfcc – Net Financial Contracting Capacity. Nga – National Government Agency. Pcab – Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board. Philgeps - Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System. Procurement Project – Refers To A Specific Or Identified Procurement Covering Goods, Infrastructure Project Or Consulting Services. A Procurement Project Shall Be Described, Detailed, And Scheduled In The Project Procurement Management Plan Prepared By The Agency Which Shall Be Consolidated In The Procuring Entity's Annual Procurement Plan. (gppb Circular No. 06-2019 Dated 17 July 2019) Psa – Philippine Statistics Authority. Sec – Securities And Exchange Commission. Slcc – Single Largest Completed Contract. Un – United Nations. Republic Of The Philippines Iloilo Provincial Government Section I. Invitation To Bid For Road Opening Project – Farm To Market Road At Brgy. Mapili, San Enrique, Iloilo Bid No. Agr-24-584-b 1. The Iloilo Provincial Government, Through The 20% Nta Fy-2024 – Road Networks (farm-to-market Road) Intends To Apply The Sum Of Four Million Three Hundred Thousand Pesos (p4,300,000.00) Being The Approved Budget For The Contract (abc) To Payments Under The Contract For Agr-24-584-b For The Road Opening Project – Farm To Market Road At Brgy. Mapili, San Enrique, Iloilo For The Bids Received In Excess Of The Abc Shall Be Automatically Rejected At Bid Opening. 2. The Iloilo Provincial Government Now Invites Bids For The Above Procurement Project. Completion Of The Works Is Required Seventy (70) Calendar Days. Bidders Should Have Completed A Contract Similar To The Project. The Description Of An Eligible Bidder Is Contained In The Bidding Documents, Particularly, In Section Ii (instructions To Bidders). 3. Bidding Will Be Conducted Through Open Competitive Bidding Procedures Using Non-discretionary “pass/fail” Criterion As Specified In The 2016 Revised Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Republic Act (ra) No. 9184. 4. Interested Bidders May Obtain Further Information From The Bids And Awards Committee Secretariat, 5th Floor, New Iloilo Provincial Capitol, Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City, Philippines And Inspect The Bidding Documents At The Address Given Below From 8:00am To 5:00pm. 5. A Complete Set Of Bidding Documents May Be Acquired By Interested Bidders On April 25, 2024 From Given Address And Website/s Below And Upon Payment Of The Applicable Fee For The Bidding Documents, Pursuant To The Latest Guidelines Issued By The Gppb, In The Amount Of Five Thousand Pesos (p5, 000.00). The Procuring Entity Shall Allow The Bidder To Present Its Proof Of Payment For The Fees In Person. 6. The Iloilo Provincial Government Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference On May 02, 2024, 9:00 A.m. At Bids And Awards Committee Secretariat, 5th Floor, New Iloilo Provincial Capitol, Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City, Philippines, And/or Through Videoconferencing/webcasting Via Zoom Conference Which Shall Be Open To Prospective Bidders. The Default Meeting Id And Password Shall Be: Meeting Id: 434 085 1724 // Password: 0922 7. Bids Must Be Duly Received By The Bac Secretariat Through Manual Submission At The Office Address At Bids And Awards Committee Secretariat, 5th Floor, New Iloilo Provincial Capitol, Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City On Or Before May 16, 2024, 9:00 A.m. Late Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. 8. All Bids Must Be Accompanied By A Bid Security In Any Of The Acceptable Forms And In The Amount Stated In Itb Clause 16. 9. Bid Opening Shall Be On May 16, 2024, 9:00 A.m. At Bids And Awards Committee Secretariat, 5th Floor, New Iloilo Provincial Capitol, Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City, Philippines. Bids Will Be Opened In The Presence Of The Bidders’ Representatives Who Choose To Attend The Activity. 10. The Iloilo Provincial Government Reserves The Right To Reject Any And All Bids, Declare A Failure Of Bidding, Or Not Award The Contract At Any Time Prior To Contract Award In Accordance With Sections 35.6 And 41 Of The 2016 Revised Implementing Rules And Regulations (irr) Of Ra No. 9184, Without Thereby Incurring Any Liability To The Affected Bidder Or Bidders. 11. For Further Information, Please Refer To: Atty. Raemman M. Lagrada Head, Bac Secretariat 5f New Iloilo Provincial Capitol Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City Tel. No. (33) 336-0736 Fax No. (33) 337-7731 Email: Ipg_bacs@yahoo.com 12. You May Visit The Following Websites: For Downloading Of Bidding Documents: Www.iloilo.gov.ph April 18, 2024 Atty. Dennis T. Ventilacion Bac Chairperson Section Ii. Instructions To Bidders 1. Scope Of Bid The Procuring Entity, Iloilo Provincial Government Invites Bids For The Road Opening Project – Farm To Market Road At Brgy. Mapili, San Enrique, Iloilo With Project Identification Number Agr-24-584-b. The Procurement Project (referred To Herein As “project”) Is For The Construction Of Works, As Described In Section Vi (specifications). 2. Funding Information 2.1. The Gop Through The Source Of Funding As Indicated Below For 2024 In The Amount Of Four Million Three Hundred Thousand Pesos (p4,300,000.00) 2.2. The Source Of Funding Is: A. 20% Nta Fy 2024 – Road Networks (farm-to-market Road) 3. Bidding Requirements The Bidding For The Project Shall Be Governed By All The Provisions Of Ra No. 9184 And Its 2016 Revised Irr, Including Its Generic Procurement Manual And Associated Policies, Rules And Regulations As The Primary Source Thereof, While The Herein Clauses Shall Serve As The Secondary Source Thereof. Any Amendments Made To The Irr And Other Gppb Issuances Shall Be Applicable Only To The Ongoing Posting, Advertisement, Or Invitation To Bid By The Bac Through The Issuance Of A Supplemental Or Bid Bulletin. The Bidder, By The Act Of Submitting Its Bid, Shall Be Deemed To Have Inspected The Site, Determined The General Characteristics Of The Contracted Works And The Conditions For This Project, Such As The Location And The Nature Of The Work; (b) Climatic Conditions; (c) Transportation Facilities; (c) Nature And Condition Of The Terrain, Geological Conditions At The Site Communication Facilities, Requirements, Location And Availability Of Construction Aggregates And Other Materials, Labor, Water, Electric Power And Access Roads; And (d) Other Factors That May Affect The Cost, Duration And Execution Or Implementation Of The Contract, Project, Or Work And Examine All Instructions, Forms, Terms, And Project Requirements In The Bidding Documents. 4. Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, Coercive, And Obstructive Practices The Procuring Entity, As Well As The Bidders And Contractors, Shall Observe The Highest Standard Of Ethics During The Procurement And Execution Of The Contract. They Or Through An Agent Shall Not Engage In Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, Coercive, And Obstructive Practices Defined Under Annex “i” Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Or Other Integrity Violations In Competing For The Project. 5. Eligible Bidders 5.1. Only Bids Of Bidders Found To Be Legally, Technically, And Financially Capable Will Be Evaluated. 5.2. The Bidder Must Have An Experience Of Having Completed A Single Largest Completed Contract (slcc) That Is Similar To This Project, Equivalent To At Least Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Abc Adjusted, If Necessary, By The Bidder To Current Prices Using The Psa’s Cpi, Except Under Conditions Provided For In Section 23.4.2.4 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. A Contract Is Considered To Be “similar” To The Contract To Be Bid If It Has The Major Categories Of Work Stated In The Bds. 5.3. For Foreign-funded Procurement, The Procuring Entity And The Foreign Government/foreign Or International Financing Institution May Agree On Another Track Record Requirement, As Specified In The Bidding Document Prepared For This Purpose. 5.4. The Bidders Shall Comply With The Eligibility Criteria Under Section 23.4.2 Of The 2016 Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 6. Origin Of Associated Goods There Is No Restriction On The Origin Of Goods Other Than Those Prohibited By A Decision Of The Un Security Council Taken Under Chapter Vii Of The Charter Of The Un. 7. Subcontracts 7.1. The Bidder May Subcontract Portions Of The Project To The Extent Allowed By The Procuring Entity As Stated Herein, But In No Case More Than Fifty Percent (50%) Of The Project. The Procuring Entity Has Prescribed That: A. Subcontracting Is Not Allowed. 8. Pre-bid Conference The Procuring Entity Will Hold A Pre-bid Conference For This Project On The Specified Date And Time And Either At Its Physical Address At Bac Office, 5th Floor, New Iloilo Provincial Capitol, Iloilo City And/or Through Videoconferencing As Indicated In Paragraph 6 Of The Ib. 9. Clarification And Amendment Of Bidding Documents Prospective Bidders May Request For Clarification On And/or Interpretation Of Any Part Of The Bidding Documents. Such Requests Must Be In Writing And Received By The Procuring Entity, Either At Its Given Address Or Through Electronic Mail Indicated In The Ib, At Least Ten (10) Calendar Days Before The Deadline Set For The Submission And Receipt Of Bids. 10. Documents Comprising The Bid: Eligibility And Technical Components 10.1. The First Envelope Shall Contain The Eligibility And Technical Documents Of The Bid As Specified In Section Ix. Checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents. 10.2. If The Eligibility Requirements Or Statements, The Bids, And All Other Documents For Submission To The Bac Are In Foreign Language Other Than English, It Must Be Accompanied By A Translation In English, Which Shall Be Authenticated By The Appropriate Philippine Foreign Service Establishment, Post, Or The Equivalent Office Having Jurisdiction Over The Foreign Bidder’s Affairs In The Philippines. For Contracting Parties To The Apostille Convention, Only The Translated Documents Shall Be Authenticated Through An Apostille Pursuant To Gppb Resolution No. 13-2019 Dated 23 May 2019. The English Translation Shall Govern, For Purposes Of Interpretation Of The Bid. 10.3. In Joint Ventures, A Special Pcab License, And Registration For The Type And Cost Of The Contract For This Project, Shall Be Required. Any Additional Type Of Contractor License Or Permit Shall Be Indicated In The Bds. 10.4. A List Of Contractor’s Key Personnel (e.g., Project Manager, Project Engineers, Materials Engineers, And Foremen) Assigned To The Contract To Be Bid, With Their Complete Qualification And Experience Data Shall Be Provided. These Key Personnel Must Meet The Required Minimum Years Of Experience Set In The Bds. 10.5. A List Of Contractor’s Major Equipment Units, Which Are Owned, Leased, And/or Under Purchase Agreements, Supported By Proof Of Ownership, Certification Of Availability Of Equipment From The Equipment Lessor/vendor For The Duration Of The Project, As The Case May Be, Must Meet The Minimum Requirements For The Contract Set In The Bds. 11. Documents Comprising The Bid: Financial Component 11.1. The Second Bid Envelope Shall Contain The Financial Documents For The Bid As Specified In Section Ix. Checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents. 11.2. Any Bid Exceeding The Abc Indicated In Paragraph 1 Of The Ib Shall Not Be Accepted. 11.3. For Foreign-funded Procurement, A Ceiling May Be Applied To Bid Prices Provided The Conditions Are Met Under Section 31.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 12. Alternative Bids Bidders Shall Submit Offers That Comply With The Requirements Of The Bidding Documents, Including The Basic Technical Design As Indicated In The Drawings And Specifications. Unless There Is A Value Engineering Clause In The Bds, Alternative Bids Shall Not Be Accepted. 13. Bid Prices All Bid Prices For The Given Scope Of Work In The Project As Awarded Shall Be Considered As Fixed Prices, And Therefore Not Subject To Price Escalation During Contract Implementation, Except Under Extraordinary Circumstances As Determined By The Neda And Approved By The Gppb Pursuant To The Revised Guidelines For Contract Price Escalation Guidelines. 14. Bid And Payment Currencies 14.1. Bid Prices May Be Quoted In The Local Currency Or Tradeable Currency Accepted By The Bsp At The Discretion Of The Bidder. However, For Purposes Of Bid Evaluation, Bids Denominated In Foreign Currencies Shall Be Converted To Philippine Currency Based On The Exchange Rate As Published In The Bsp Reference Rate Bulletin On The Day Of The Bid Opening. 14.2. Payment Of The Contract Price Shall Be Made In: A. Philippine Pesos. 15. Bid Security 15.1. The Bidder Shall Submit A Bid Securing Declaration Or Any Form Of Bid Security In The Amount Indicated In The Bds, Which Shall Be Not Less Than The Percentage Of The Abc In Accordance With The Schedule In The Bds. 15.2. The Bid And Bid Security Shall Be Valid Until September 13, 2024. Any Bid Not Accompanied By An Acceptable Bid Security Shall Be Rejected By The Procuring Entity As Non-responsive. 16. Sealing And Marking Of Bids Each Bidder Shall Submit One Copy Of The First And Second Components Of Its Bid. The Procuring Entity May Request Additional Hard Copies And/or Electronic Copies Of The Bid. However, Failure Of The Bidders To Comply With The Said Request Shall Not Be A Ground For Disqualification. If The Procuring Entity Allows The Submission Of Bids Through Online Submission To The Given Website Or Any Other Electronic Means, The Bidder Shall Submit An Electronic Copy Of Its Bid, Which Must Be Digitally Signed. An Electronic Copy That Cannot Be Opened Or Is Corrupted Shall Be Considered Non-responsive And, Thus, Automatically Disqualified. 17. Deadline For Submission Of Bids The Bidders Shall Submit On The Specified Date And Time And Either At Its Physical Address Or Through Online Submission As Indicated In Paragraph 7 Of The Ib. 18. Opening And Preliminary Examination Of Bids 18.1. The Bac Shall Open The Bids In Public At The Time, On The Date, And At The Place Specified In Paragraph 9 Of The Ib. The Bidders’ Representatives Who Are Present Shall Sign A Register Evidencing Their Attendance. In Case Videoconferencing, Webcasting Or Other Similar Technologies Will Be Used, Attendance Of Participants Shall Likewise Be Recorded By The Bac Secretariat. In Case The Bids Cannot Be Opened As Scheduled Due To Justifiable Reasons, The Rescheduling Requirements Under Section 29 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Shall Prevail. 18.2. The Preliminary Examination Of Bids Shall Be Governed By Section 30 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 19. Detailed Evaluation And Comparison Of Bids 19.1. The Procuring Entity’s Bac Shall Immediately Conduct A Detailed Evaluation Of All Bids Rated “passed” Using Non-discretionary Pass/fail Criteria. The Bac Shall Consider The Conditions In The Evaluation Of Bids Under Section 32.2 Of 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 19.2. If The Project Allows Partial Bids, All Bids And Combinations Of Bids As Indicated In The Bds Shall Be Received By The Same Deadline And Opened And Evaluated Simultaneously So As To Determine The Bid Or Combination Of Bids Offering The Lowest Calculated Cost To The Procuring Entity. Bid Security As Required By Itb Clause 16 Shall Be Submitted For Each Contract (lot) Separately. 19.3. In All Cases, The Nfcc Computation Pursuant To Section 23.4.2.6 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Must Be Sufficient For The Total Of The Abcs For All The Lots Participated In By The Prospective Bidder. 20. Post Qualification Within A Non-extendible Period Of Five (5) Calendar Days From Receipt By The Bidder Of The Notice From The Bac That It Submitted The Lowest Calculated Bid, The Bidder Shall Submit Its Latest Income And Business Tax Returns Filed And Paid Through The Bir Electronic Filing And Payment System (efps), And Other Appropriate Licenses And Permits Required By Law And Stated In The Bds. 21. Signing Of The Contract The Documents Required In Section 37.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Shall Form Part Of The Contract. Additional Contract Documents Are Indicated In The Bds. Section Iii. Bid Data Sheet Itb Clause 5.2 For This Purpose, Contracts Similar To The Project Refer To Contracts Which Have The Same Major Categories Of Work, Which Shall Be: A) Road Works/land Improvement 7.1 The Procuring Entity Has Prescribed That Subcontracting Is Not Allowed. 10.3 [specify If Another Contractor License Or Permit Is Required.] 10.4 The Key Personnel Must Meet The Required Minimum Years Of Experience Set Below: Key Personnel General Experience Relevant Experience 1-project Engineer 1 Year 1 Year 1-material Engineer 1 Year 1 Year 10.5 The Minimum Major Equipment Requirements Are The Following: Equipment Capacity Number Of Units Back Hoe - 1 Dump Truck - 1 Motorized Road Grader - 1 Vibratory Roller - 1 Water Truck - 1 12 Alternative Bids Are Not Allowed 15.1 The Bid Security Shall Be In The Form Of A Bid Securing Declaration Or Any Of The Following Forms And Amounts: A. The Amount Of Not Less Than Two Percent (2%) Of Abc, If Bid Security Is In Cash, Cashier’s/manager’s Check, Bank Draft/guarantee Or Irrevocable Letter Of Credit; B. The Amount Of Not Less Than Five Percent (5%) Of Abc If Bid Security Is In Surety Bond. 19.2 Partial Bid Is Not Allowed 20 No Further Instructions. 21 The Additional Contract Documents Relevant To The Project That Are Required By The Procuring Entity Are: A. Construction Schedule And S-curve; B. Manpower Schedule; C. Construction Methods; D. Equipment Utilization Schedule; E. Construction Safety And Health Program Approved By The Department Of Labor And Employment; And F. Pert/cpm Section Iv. General Conditions Of Contract 1. Scope Of Contract This Contract Shall Include All Such Items, Although Not Specifically Mentioned, That Can Be Reasonably Inferred As Being Required For Its Completion As If Such Items Were Expressly Mentioned Herein. All The Provisions Of Ra No. 9184 And Its 2016 Revised Irr, Including The Generic Procurement Manual, And Associated Issuances, Constitute The Primary Source For The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract, And Thus, Applicable In Contract Implementation. Herein Clauses Shall Serve As The Secondary Source For The Terms And Conditions Of The Contract. This Is Without Prejudice To Sections 74.1 And 74.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184 Allowing The Gppb To Amend The Irr, Which Shall Be Applied To All Procurement Activities, The Advertisement, Posting, Or Invitation Of Which Were Issued After The Effectivity Of The Said Amendment. 2. Sectional Completion Of Works If Sectional Completion Is Specified In The Special Conditions Of Contract (scc), References In The Conditions Of Contract To The Works, The Completion Date, And The Intended Completion Date Shall Apply To Any Section Of The Works (other Than References To The Completion Date And Intended Completion Date For The Whole Of The Works). 3. Possession Of Site 4.1. The Procuring Entity Shall Give Possession Of All Or Parts Of The Site To The Contractor Based On The Schedule Of Delivery Indicated In The Scc, Which Corresponds To The Execution Of The Works. If The Contractor Suffers Delay Or Incurs Cost From Failure On The Part Of The Procuring Entity To Give Possession In Accordance With The Terms Of This Clause, The Procuring Entity’s Representative Shall Give The Contractor A Contract Time Extension And Certify Such Sum As Fair To Cover The Cost Incurred, Which Sum Shall Be Paid By Procuring Entity. 4.2. If Possession Of A Portion Is Not Given By The Above Date, The Procuring Entity Will Be Deemed To Have Delayed The Start Of The Relevant Activities. The Resulting Adjustments In Contract Time To Address Such Delay May Be Addressed Through Contract Extension Provided Under Annex “e” Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 4. The Contractor’s Obligations The Contractor Shall Employ The Key Personnel Named In The Schedule Of Key Personnel Indicating Their Designation, In Accordance With Itb Clause 10.3 And Specified In The Bds, To Carry Out The Supervision Of The Works. The Procuring Entity Will Approve Any Proposed Replacement Of Key Personnel Only If Their Relevant Qualifications And Abilities Are Equal To Or Better Than Those Of The Personnel Listed In The Schedule. 5. Performance Security 5.1. Within Ten (10) Calendar Days From Receipt Of The Notice Of Award From The Procuring Entity But In No Case Later Than The Signing Of The Contract By Both Parties, The Successful Bidder Shall Furnish The Performance Security In Any Of The Forms Prescribed In Section 39 Of The 2016 Revised Irr. 5.2. The Contractor, By Entering Into The Contract With The Procuring Entity, Acknowledges The Right Of The Procuring Entity To Institute Action Pursuant To Ra No. 3688 Against Any Subcontractor Be They An Individual, Firm, Partnership, Corporation, Or Association Supplying The Contractor With Labor, Materials And/or Equipment For The Performance Of This Contract. 6. Site Investigation Reports The Contractor, In Preparing The Bid, Shall Rely On Any Site Investigation Reports Referred To In The Scc Supplemented By Any Information Obtained By The Contractor. 7. Warranty 7.1. In Case The Contractor Fails To Undertake The Repair Works Under Section 62.2.2 Of The 2016 Revised Irr, The Procuring Entity Shall Forfeit Its Performance Security, Subject Its Property(ies) To Attachment Or Garnishment Proceedings, And Perpetually Disqualify It From Participating In Any Public Bidding. All Payables Of The Gop In His Favor Shall Be Offset To Recover The Costs. 7.2. The Warranty Against Structural Defects/failures, Except That Occasioned-on Force Majeure, Shall Cover The Period From The Date Of Issuance Of The Certificate Of Final Acceptance By The Procuring Entity. Specific Duration Of The Warranty Is Found In The Scc. 8. Liability Of The Contractor Subject To Additional Provisions, If Any, Set Forth In The Scc, The Contractor’s Liability Under This Contract Shall Be As Provided By The Laws Of The Republic Of The Philippines. If The Contractor Is A Joint Venture, All Partners To The Joint Venture Shall Be Jointly And Severally Liable To The Procuring Entity. 9. Termination For Other Causes Contract Termination Shall Be Initiated In Case It Is Determined Prima Facie By The Procuring Entity That The Contractor Has Engaged, Before, Or During The Implementation Of The Contract, In Unlawful Deeds And Behaviors Relative To Contract Acquisition And Implementation, Such As, But Not Limited To Corrupt, Fraudulent, Collusive, Coercive, And Obstructive Practices As Stated In Itb Clause 4. 10. Dayworks Subject To The Guidelines On Variation Order In Annex “e” Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184, And If Applicable As Indicated In The Scc, The Dayworks Rates In The Contractor’s Bid Shall Be Used For Small Additional Amounts Of Work Only When The Procuring Entity’s Representative Has Given Written Instructions In Advance For Additional Work To Be Paid For In That Way. 11. Program Of Work 11.1. The Contractor Shall Submit To The Procuring Entity’s Representative For Approval The Said Program Of Work Showing The General Methods, Arrangements, Order, And Timing For All The Activities In The Works. The Submissions Of The Program Of Work Are Indicated In The Scc. 11.2. The Contractor Shall Submit To The Procuring Entity’s Representative For Approval An Updated Program Of Work At Intervals No Longer Than The Period Stated In The Scc. If The Contractor Does Not Submit An Updated Program Of Work Within This Period, The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Withhold The Amount Stated In The Scc From The Next Payment Certificate And Continue To Withhold This Amount Until The Next Payment After The Date On Which The Overdue Program Of Work Has Been Submitted. 12. Instructions, Inspections And Audits The Contractor Shall Permit The Gop Or The Procuring Entity To Inspect The Contractor’s Accounts And Records Relating To The Performance Of The Contractor And To Have Them Audited By Auditors Of The Gop Or The Procuring Entity, As May Be Required. 13. Advance Payment The Procuring Entity Shall, Upon A Written Request Of The Contractor Which Shall Be Submitted As A Contract Document, Make An Advance Payment To The Contractor In An Amount Not Exceeding Fifteen Percent (15%) Of The Total Contract Price, To Be Made In Lump Sum, Or At The Most Two Installments According To A Schedule Specified In The Scc, Subject To The Requirements In Annex “e” Of The 2016 Revised Irr Of Ra No. 9184. 14. Progress Payments The Contractor May Submit A Request For Payment For Work Accomplished. Such Requests For Payment Shall Be Verified And Certified By The Procuring Entity’s Representative/project Engineer. Except As Otherwise Stipulated In The Scc, Materials And Equipment Delivered On The Site But Not Completely Put In Place Shall Not Be Included For Payment. 15. Operating And Maintenance Manuals 15.1. If Required, The Contractor Will Provide “as Built” Drawings And/or Operating And Maintenance Manuals As Specified In The Scc. 15.2. If The Contractor Does Not Provide The Drawings And/or Manuals By The Dates Stated Above, Or They Do Not Receive The Procuring Entity’s Representative’s Approval, The Procuring Entity’s Representative May Withhold The Amount Stated In The Scc From Payments Due To The Contractor. Section V. Special Conditions Of Contract Gcc Clause 2 As Per Construction Schedule/contract Period 3.1 The Procuring Entity Shall Give Possession Of All Parts Of The Site To The Contractor Upon Effectivity Of The Contracts. 6 No Further Instructions 7.2 [in Case Of Other Structures, Such As Bailey And Wooden Bridges, Shallow Wells, Spring Developments, And Other Similar Structures:] Two (2) Years. 10 Dayworks Are Applicable At The Rate Shown In The Contractor’s Original Bid. 11.1 No Further Instructions 11.2 No Further Instructions 13 The Amount Of The Advance Shall Not Exceed 15% Of The Total Contract Price. 14 Materials And Equipment Delivered On The Site But Not Completely Installed Or Constructed Shall Not Be Included For Payment. 15.1 The Date By Which Operating And Maintenance Manuals Are Required Shall Be At Least 5 Days Before The Testing And Commissioning. The Date By Which “as Built” Drawings Are Required Prior To The Final Billing. 15.2 The Amount To Be Withheld For Failing To Produce “as Built” Drawings And/or Operating And Maintenance Manuals By The Date Required Is 1% Of The Final Contract Amount. Section Vi. Specification Part B – Other General Requirements B.1 Mobilization And Demobilization The Work Consists Of The Mobilization And Demobilization Of The Contractor's Forces And Equipment Necessary For Performing The Work Required Under The Contract. It Does Not Include Mobilization And Demobilization For Specific Items Of Work For Which Payment Is Provided Elsewhere In The Contract. Mobilization Will Not Be Considered As Work In Fulfilling The Contract Requirements For Commencement Of Work. B.1.1 Equipment And Material Mobilization Shall Include All Activities And Associated Costs For Transportation Of Contractor's Personnel, Equipment, And Operating Supplies To The Site; Establishment Of Offices, Buildings, And Other Necessary General Facilities For The Contractor's Operations At The Site B.1.2 Demobilization Demobilization Shall Include All Activities And Costs For Transportation Of Personnel, Equipment, And Supplies Not Required Or Included In The Contract From The Site; Including The Disassembly, Removal, And Site Cleanup Of Offices, Buildings, And Other Facilities Assembled On The Site Specifically For This Contract. B.5 Project Billboard/signboard The Contractor Shall Ensure That The Project Site Is Identified With Information Billboard Which Shall Be Erected At The Beginning And Ending Of The Proposed Subproject. The Layout Of The Billboard Is Cited In Annex 14 Of The Prdp Operations Manual. It Shall Accord To The Specifications Pursuant To The Commission On Audit (coa) Circular No. 2013-004 Issued On January 30, 2013. Annex 14 Coa Billboard Pao Billboard The Billboard’s Specifications Shall Conform To The Following Requirements: A. Tarpaulin, White, 8ft X 8ft (coa) And 4ft X 8ft (pao): B. Resolution: 70 Dpi; C. Font: Helvetica; D. Font Size: Main Information – 3”; E. Sub-information – 1”; F. Font Color: Black; G. Suitable Frame: Rigid Wood Or Steel Frame With Post; And, H. Posting: Outside Display At The Project Location After Award Has Been Made. I.1 Measurement The Supply And Erection Of Project Billboard Shall Be In Accordance With Provisions Of This Specification And Shall Be Measured For Payment. I.2 Basis Of Payment Payment Shall Be In Accordance With All The Cost Associated With The Compliance Of This Specification And Shall Be Included In The Contractor’s Bid Price. No Additional Or Separate Payment Will Be Made In This Regard As Well As For The Maintenance Of The Billboard. Pay Item Number Description Unit Of Measurement B.5 Project Billboard Each B.8 Traffic Management This Item Shall Provide The Planning And Implementation Of Traffic Plans, This Refers To The Direction, Control And Supervision Of All Vehicular And Pedestrian Traffic Around A Construction Zone, To Ensure The Safety Of Construction Workers And The General Public. Traffic Control Measures Shall Include Posting Of Traffic Controllers, Roads Closure, Footpath Closure, Detours, Signing/speed Reductions And Other Warnings/directional Signage. Part C – Earthwork Item 100 – Clearing And Grubbing 100.1 Description This Item Shall Consist Of Clearing, Grubbing, Removing And Disposing All Vegetation And Debris As Designated In The Contract, Except Those Objects That Are Designated To Remain In Place Or Are To Be Removed In Consonance With Other Provisions Of This Specification. The Work Shall Also Include The Preservation From Injury Or Defacement Of All Objects Designated To Remain. 100.2 Construction Requirements 100.2.1 General The Engineer Will Establish The Limits Of Work And Designate All Trees, Shrubs, Plants And Other Things To Remain. The Contractor Shall Preserve All Objects Designated To Remain. Paint Required For Cut Or Scarred Surface Of Trees Or Shrubs Selected For Retention Shall Be An Approved Asphaltum Base Paint Prepared Especially For Tree Surgery. Clearing Shall Extend One (1) Meter Beyond The Toe Of The Fill Slopes Or Beyond Rounding Of Cut Slopes As The Case Maybe For The Entire Length Of The Project Unless Otherwise Shown On The Plans Or As Directed By The Engineer And Provided It Is Within The Right Of Way Limits Of The Project, With The Exception Of Trees Under The Jurisdiction Of The Forest Management Bureau (fmb). 100.2.2 Clearing And Grubbing All Surface Objects And All Trees, Stumps, Roots And Other Protruding Obstructions, Not Designated To Remain, Shall Be Cleared And/or Grubbed, Including Mowing As Required, Except As Provided Below: (1) Removal Of Undisturbed Stumps And Roots And Nonperishable Solid Objects With A Minimum Depth Of One (1) Meter Below Subgrade Or Slope Of Embankment Will Not Be Required. (2) In Areas Outside Of The Grading Limits Of Cut And Embankment Areas, Stumps And Nonperishable Solid Objects Shall Be Cut Off Not More Than 150 Mm (6 Inches) Above The Ground Line Or Low Water Level. (3) In Areas To Be Rounded At The Top Of Cut Slopes, Stumps Shall Be Cut Off Flush With Or Below The Surface Of The Final Slope Line. (4) Grubbing Of Pits, Channel Changes And Ditches Will Be Required Only To The Depth Necessitated By The Proposed Excavation Within Such Areas. (5) In Areas Covered By Cogon/talahib, Wild Grass And Other Vegetations, Top Soil Shall Be Cut To A Maximum Depth Of 150 Mm Below The Original Ground Surface Or As Designated By The Engineer, And Disposed Outside The Clearing And Grubbing Limits As Indicated In The Typical Roadway Section. Except In Areas To Be Excavated, Stump Holes And Other Holes From Which Obstructions Are Removed Shall Be Backfilled With Suitable Material And Compacted To The Required Density. If Perishable Material Is Burned, It Shall Be Burned Under The Constant Care Of Component Watchmen At Such Times And In Such A Manner That The Surrounding Vegetation, Other Adjacent Property, Or Anything Designated To Remain On The Right Of Way Will Not Be Jeopardized. If Permitted, Burning Shall Be Done In Accordance With Applicable Laws, Ordinances, And Regulation. The Contractor Shall Use High Intensity Burning Procedures, (i.e., Incinerators, High Stacking Or Pit And Ditch Burning With Forced Air Supplements) That Produce Intense Burning With Little Or No Visible Smoke Emission During The Burning Process. At The Conclusion Of Each Burning Session, The Fire Shall Be Completely Extinguished So That No Smoldering Debris Remains. In The Event That The Contractor Is Directed By The Engineer Not To Start Burning Operations Or To Suspend Such Operations Because Of Hazardous Weather Conditions, Material To Be Burned Which Interferes With Subsequent Construction Operations Shall Be Moved By The Contractor To Temporary Locations Clear Of Construction Operations And Later, If Directed By The Engineer, Shall Be Placed On A Designated Spot And Burned. Materials And Debris Which Cannot Be Burned And Perishable Materials May Be Disposed Of By Methods And At Locations Approved By The Engineer, On Or Off The Project. If Disposal Is By Burying, The Debris Shall Be Placed In Layers With The Material So Disturbed To Avoid Nesting. Each Layer Shall Be Covered Or Mixed With Earth Material By The Land-fill Method To Fill All Voids. The Top Layer Of Material Buried Shall Be Covered With At Least 300 Mm (12 Inches) Of Earth Or Other Approved Material And Shall Be Graded, Shaped And Compacted To Present A Pleasing Appearance. If The Disposal Location Is Off The Project, The Contractor Shall Make All Necessary Arrangements With Property Owners In Writing For Obtaining Suitable Disposal Locations Which Are Outside The Limits Of View From The Project. The Cost Involved Shall Be Included In The Unit Bid Price. A Copy Of Such Agreement Shall Be Furnished To The Engineer. The Disposal Areas Shall Be Seeded, Fertilized And Mulched At The Contractor’s Expense. Woody Material May Be Disposed Off By Chipping. The Wood Chips May Be Used For Mulch, Slope Erosion Control Or May Be Uniformly Spread Over Selected Areas As Directed By The Engineer. Wood Chips Used As Mulch For Slope Erosion Control Shall Have A Maximum Thickness Of 12 Mm (1/2 Inch) And Faces Not Exceeding 3900 Mm2 (6 Square Inches) On Any Individual Surface Area. Wood Chips Not Designated For Use Under Other Sections Shall Be Spread Over The Designated Areas In Layers Not To Exceed 75 Mm (3 Inches) Loose Thickness. Diseased Trees Shall Be Buried Or Disposed Off As Directed By The Engineer. All Merchantable Timber In The Clearing Area Which Has Not Been Removed From The Right Of Way Prior To The Beginning Of Construction, Shall Become The Property Of The Contractor, Unless Otherwise Provided. Low Hanging Branches And Unsound Or Unsightly Branches On Trees Or Shrubs Designated To Remain Shall Be Trimmed As Directed. Branches Of Trees Extending Over The Roadbed Shall Be Trimmed To Give A Clear Height Of 6 M (20 Feet) Above The Roadbed Surface. All Trimming Shall Be Done By Skilled Workmen And In Accordance With Good Tree Surgery Practices. Timber Cut Inside The Area Staked For Clearing Shall Be Felled Within The Area To Be Cleared. 100.2.3 Individual Removal Of Trees Or Stumps Individual Trees Or Stumps Designated By The Engineer For Removal And Located In Areas Other Than Those Established For Clearing And Grubbing And Roadside Cleanup Shall Be Removed And Disposed Off As Specified Under Subsection 100.2.2 Except Trees Removed Shall Be Cut As Nearly Flush With The Ground As Practicable Without Removing Stumps. 7.2. Item 104 – Embankment 104.1 Description This Item Shall Consist Of The Construction Of Embankment In Accordance With This Specification And In Conformity With The Lines, Grades And Dimensions Shown On The Plans Or Established By The Engineer. 104.2 Material Requirements Embankments Shall Be Constructed Of Suitable Materials, In Consonance With The Following Definitions: 1. Suitable Material - Material Which Is Acceptable In Accordance With The Contract And Which Can Be Compacted In The Manner Specified In This Item. It Can Be Common Material Or Rock. Selected Borrow, For Topping - Soil Of Such Gradation That All Particles Will Pass A Sieve With 75 Mm Square Openings And Not More Than 15 Mass Percent Will Pass The 0.075 Mm (no. 200) Sieve, As Determined By Aashto T 11. The Material Shall Have A Plasticity Index Of Not More Than 6 As Determined By Aashto T 90 And A Liquid Limit Of Not More Than 30 As Determined By Aashto T 89. 2. Unsuitable Material - Material Other Than Suitable Materials Such As: (a) Materials Containing Detrimental Quantities Of Organic Materials, Such As Grass, Roots And Sewerage. (b) Organic Soils Such As Peat And Mucks. (c) Soils With Liquid Limit Exceeding 80 And/or Plasticity Index Exceeding 55. (d) Soils With A Natural Water Content Exceeding 100% (e) Soils With Very Low Natural Density, 800 Kg/m3 Or Lower. (f) Soils That Cannot Be Properly Compacted As Determined By The Engineer. 104.3 Construction Requirements 104.3.1 General Prior To Construction Of Embankment, All Necessary Clearing And Grubbing In That Area Shall Have Been Performed In Conformity With Item 100, Clearing And Grubbing. Embankment Construction Shall Consist Of Constructing Roadway Embankments, Including Preparation Of The Areas Upon Which They Are To Be Placed; The Construction Of Dikes Within Or Adjacent To The Roadway; The Placing And Compacting Of Approved Material Within Roadway Areas Where Unsuitable Material Has Been Removed; And The Placing And Compacting Of Embankment Material In Holes, Pits, And Other Depressions Within The Roadway Area. Embankments And Backfills Shall Contain No Muck, Peat, Sod, Roots Or Other Deleterious Matter. Rocks, Broken Concrete Or Other Solid, Bulky Materials Shall Not Be Placed In Embankment Areas Where Piling Is To Be Placed Or Driven. Where Shown On The Plans Or Directed By The Engineer, The Surface Of The Existing Ground Shall Be Compacted To A Depth Of 150 Mm And To The Specified Requirements Of This Item. Where Provided On The Plans And Bill Of Quantities The Top Portions Of The Roadbed In Both Cuts And Embankments, As Indicated, Shall Consist Of Selected Borrow For Topping From Excavations. 104.3.2 Methods Of Construction Where There Is Evidence Of Discrepancies On The Actual Elevations And That Shown On The Plans, A Preconstruction Survey Referred To The Datum Plane Used In The Approved Plan Shall Be Undertaken By The Contractor Under The Control Of The Engineer To Serve As Basis For The Computation Of The Actual Volume Of The Embankment Materials. When Embankment Is To Be Placed And Compacted On Hillsides, Or When New Embankment Is To Be Compacted Against Existing Embankments, Or When Embankment Is Built One-half Width At A Time, The Existing Slopes That Are Steeper Than 3: 1 When Measured At Right Angles To The Roadway Shall Be Continuously Benched Over Those Areas As The Work Is Brought Up In Layers. Benching Will Be Subject To The Engineer's Approval And Shall Be Of Sufficient Width To Permit Operation F Placement And Compaction Equipment. Each Horizontal Cut Shall Begin At The Intersection Of The Original Ground And The Vertical Sides Of The Previous Cuts. Material Thus Excavated Shall Be Placed And Compacted Along With The Embankment Material In Accordance With The Procedure Described In This Section. Unless Shown Otherwise On The Plans Or Special Provisions, Where An Embankment Of Less Than 1.2 M Below Subgrade Is To Be Made, All Sod And Vegetable Matter Shall Be Removed From The Surface Upon Which The Embankment Is To Be Placed, And The Cleared Surfaced Shall Be Completely Broken Up By Plowing, Scarifying, Or Steeping To A Minimum Depth Of 150 Mm Except As Provided In Subsection 102.2.2.this Area Shall Then Be Compacted As Provided In Subsection 104.3.3.sod Not Required To Be Removed Shall Be Thoroughly Disc Harrowed Or Scarified Before Construction Of Embankment. Wherever A Compacted Road Surface Containing Granular Materials Lies Within 900 Mm Of The Subgrade, Such Old Road Surface Shall Be Scarified To A Depth Of At Least150 Mm Whenever Directed By The Engineer. These Scarified Materials Shall Then Be Compacted As Provided In Subsection 104.3.3. When Shoulder Excavation Is Specified, The Roadway Shoulders Shall Be Excavated To The Depth And Width Shown On The Plans. The Shoulder Material Shall Be Removed Without Disturbing The Adjacent Existing Base Course Material, And All Excess Excavated Materials Shall Be Disposed Of As Provided In Subsection 102.2.3. If Necessary, The Areas Shall Be Compacted Before Being Backfilled. Roadway Embankment Of Earth Material Shall Be Placed In Horizontal Layers Not Exceeding 200 Mm, Loose Measurement, And Shall Be Compacted As Specified Before The Next Layer Is Placed. However, Thicker Layer Maybe Placed If Vibratory Roller With High Compactive Effort Is Used Provided That Density Requirement Is Attained And As Approved By The Engineer. Trial Section To This Effect Must Be Conducted And Approved By The Engineer. Effective Spreading Equipment Shall Be Used On Each Lift To Obtain Uniform Thickness As Determined In The Trial Section Prior To Compaction. As The Compaction Of Each Layer Progresses, Continuous Leveling And Manipulating Will Be Required To Assure Uniform Density. Water Shall Be Added Or Removed, If Necessary, In Order To Obtain The Required Density. Removal Of Water Shall Be Accomplished Through Aeration By Plowing, Blading, Discing, Or Other Methods Satisfactory To The Engineer. Where Embankment Is To Be Constructed Across Low Swampy Ground That Will Not Support The Mass Of Trucks Or Other Hauling Equipment, The Lower Part Of The Fill May Be Constructed By Dumping Successive Loads In A Uniformly Distributed Layer Of A Thickness Not Greater Than Necessary To Support The Hauling Equipment While Placing Subsequent Layers. When Excavated Material Contains More Than 25 Mass Percent Of Rock Larger Than 150 Mm In Greatest Diameter And Cannot Be Placed In Layers Of The Thickness Prescribed Without Crushing, Pulverizing Or Further Breaking Down The Pieces Resulting From Excavation Methods, Such Materials May Be Placed On The Embankment In Layers Not Exceeding In Thickness The Approximate Average Size Of The Larger Rocks, But Not Greater Than 600 Mm. Even Though The Thickness Of Layers Is Limited As Provided Above, The Placing Of Individual Rocks And Boulders Greater Than 600 Mm In Diameter Will Be Permitted Provided That When Placed, They Do Not Exceed 1200 Mm In Height And Provided They Are Carefully Distributed, With The Interstices Filled With Finer Material To Form A Dense And Compact Mass. Each Layer Shall Be Leveled And Smoothed With Suitable Leveling Equipment And By Distribution Of Spalls And Finer Fragments Of Earth. Lifts Of Material Containing More Than 25 Mass Percent Of Rock Larger Than 150 Mm In Greatest Dimensions Shall Not Be Constructed Above An Elevation 300 Mm Below The Finished Subgrade. The Balance Of The Embankment Shall Be Composed Of Suitable Material Smoothed And Placed In Layers Not Exceeding 200 Mm In Loose Thickness And Compacted As Specified For Embankments. Dumping And Rolling Areas Shall Be Kept Separate, And No Lift Shall Be Covered By Another Until Compaction Complies With The Requirements Of Subsection 104.3.3. Hauling And Leveling Equipment Shall Be So Routed And Distributed Over Each Layer Of The Fill In Such A Manner As To Make Use Of Compaction Effort Afforded Thereby And To Minimize Rutting And Uneven Compaction. 104.3.3 Compaction Compaction Trials Before Commencing The Formation Of Embankments, The Contractor Shall Submit In Writing To The Engineer For Approval His Proposals For The Compaction Of Each Type Of Fill Material To Be Used In The Works. The Proposals Shall Include The Relationship Between The Types Of Compaction Equipment, The Number Of Passes Required And The Method Of Adjusting Moisture Content. The Contractor Shall Carry Out Full Scale Compaction Trials On Areas Not Less Than 10m Wide And 50 M Long As Required By The Engineer And Using His Proposed Procedures Or Such Amendments Thereto As May Be Found Necessary To Satisfy The Engineer That All The Specified Requirements Regarding Compaction Can Be Consistently Achieved. Compaction Trials With The Main Types Of Fill Material To Be Used In The Works Shall Be Completed Before Work With The Corresponding Materials Will Be Allowed To Commence. Throughout The Periods When Compaction Of Earthwork Is In Progress, The Contractor Shall Adhere To The Compaction Procedures Found From Compaction Trials For Each Type Of Material Being Compacted, Each Type Of Compaction Equipment Employed And Each Degree Of Compaction Specified. Earth The Contractor Shall Compact The Material Placed In All Embankment Layers And The Material Scarified To The Designated Depth Below Subgrade In Cut Sections, Until A Uniform Density Of Not Less Than 95 Mass Percent Of The Maximum Dry Density Determined By Aashto T99 Method C, Is Attained, At A Moisture Content Determined By Engineer To Be Suitable For Such Density. Acceptance Of Compaction May Be Based On Adherence To An Approved Roller Pattern Developed As Set Forth In Item 106, Compaction Equipment And Density Control Strips. The Engineer Shall During Progress Of The Work, Make Density Tests Of Compacted Material In Accordance With Aashto T 191, T 205, Or Other Approved Field Density Tests, Including The Use Of Properly Calibrated Nuclear Testing Devices. A Correction For Coarse Particles May Be Made In Accordance With Aashto T 224. If, By Such Tests, The Engineer Determines That The Specified Density And Moisture Conditions Have Not Been Attained, The Contractor Shall Perform Additional Work As May Be Necessary To Attain The Specified Conditions. At Least One Group Of Three In-situ Density Tests Shall Be Carried Out For Each 500 M2 Of Each Layer Of Compacted Fill. Rock Density Requirements Will Not Apply To Portions Of Embankments Constructed Of Materials Which Cannot Be Tested In Accordance With Approved Methods. Embankment Materials Classified As Rock Shall Be Deposited, Spread And Leveled The Full Width Of The Fill With Sufficient Earth Or Other Fine Material So Deposited To Fill The Interstices To Produce A Dense Compact Embankment. In Addition, One Of The Rollers, Vibrators, Or Compactors Meeting The Requirements Set Forth In Subsection 106.2.1, Compaction Equipment, Shall Compact The Embankment Full Width With A Minimum Of Three-complete Passes For Each Layer Of Embankment. 104.3.4 Protection Of Roadbed During Construction During The Construction Of The Roadway, The Roadbed Shall Be Maintained In Such Condition That It Will Be Well Drained At All Times. Side Ditches Or Gutters Emptying From Cuts To Embankments Or Otherwise Shall Be So Constructed As To Avoid Damage To Embankments By Erosion. 104.3.5 Protection Of Structure If Embankment Can Be Deposited On One-side Only Of Abutments, Wing Walls, Piers Or Culvert Headwalls, Care Shall Be Taken That The Area Immediately Adjacent To The Structure Is Not Compacted To The Extent That It Will Cause Overturning Of, Or Excessive Pressure Against The Structure. When Noted On The Plans, The Fill Adjacent To The End Bent Of A Bridge Shall Not Be Placed Higher Than The Bottom Of The Backfill Of The Bent Until The Superstructure Is In Place. When Embankment Is To Be Placed On Both Sides Of A Concrete Wall Or Box Type Structure: Operations Shall Be So Conducted That The Embankment Is Always At Approximately The Same Elevation On Both Sides Of The Structure. 104.3.6 Rounding And Warping Slopes Rounding-except In Solid Rock, The Tops And Bottoms Of All Slopes, Including The Slopes Of Drainage Ditches, Shall Be Rounded As Indicated On The Plans. A Layer Of Earth Overlaying Rock Shall Be Rounded Above The Rock As Done In Earth Slopes. Warping-adjustments In Slopes Shall Be Made To Avoid Injury In Standing Trees Or Marring Of Weathered Rock, Or To Harmonize With Existing Landscape Features, And The Transition To Such Adjusted Slopes Shall Be Gradual. At Intersections Of Cuts And Fills, Slopes Shall Be Adjusted And Warped To Flow Into Each Other Or Into The Natural Ground Surfaces Without Noticeable Break. 104.3.7 Finishing Roadbed And Slopes After The Roadbed Has Been Substantially Completed, The Full Width Shall Be Conditioned By Removing Any Soft Or Other Unstable Material That Will Not Compact Properly Or Serve The Intended Purpose. The Resulting Areas And All Other Low Sections, Holes Or Depressions Shall Be Brought To Grade With Suitable Selected Material. Scarifying, Blading, Dragging, Rolling, Or Other Methods Of Work Shall Be Performed Or Used As Necessary To Provide A Thoroughly Compacted Roadbed Shaped To The Grades And Cross-sections Shown On The Plans Or As Staked By The Engineer. All Earth Slopes Shall Be Left With Roughened Surfaces But Shall Be Reasonably Uniform, Without Any Noticeable Break, And In Reasonably Close Conformity With The Plans Or Other Surfaces Indicated On The Plans Or As Staked By The Engineer, With No Variations There From Readily Discernible As Viewed From The Road. 104.3.8 Serrated Slopes Cut Slopes In Rippable Material (soft Rock) Having Slope Ratios Between 0.75:1 And 2:1 Shall Be Constructed So That The Final Slope Line Shall Consist Of A Series Of Small Horizontal Steps. The Step Rise And Tread Dimensions Shall Be Shown On The Plans. No Scaling Shall Be Performed On The Stepped Slopes Except For Removal Of Large Rocks Which Will Obviously Be A Safety Hazard If They Fall Into The Ditch Line Or Roadway. 104.3.9 Earth Berms When Called For In The Contract, Permanent Earth Berms Shall Be Constructed Of Well Graded Materials With No Rocks Having A Diameter Greater Than 0.25 The Height Of The Berm. When Local Material Is Not Acceptable, Acceptable Material Shall Be Imported, As Directed By The Engineer. Compacted Berm Compacted Berm Construction Shall Consist Of Moistening Or Drying And Placing Material As Necessary In Locations Shown On The Drawings Or As Established By The Engineer. Material Shall Contain No Frozen Material, Roots, Sod, Or Other Deleterious Materials. Contractor Shall Take Precaution To Prevent Material From Escaping Over The Embankment Slope. Shoulder Surface Beneath Berm Will Be Roughened To Provide A Bond Between The Berm And Shoulder When Completed. The Contractor Shall Compact The Material Placed Until At Least 90 Mass Percent Of The Maximum Density Is Obtained As Determined By Aashto T 99, Method C. The Cross-section Of The Finished Compacted Berm Shall Reasonably Conform To The Typical Cross-section As Shown On The Plans. Uncompacted Berm Uncompacted Berm Construction Shall Consist Of Drying, If Necessary And Placing Material In Locations Shown On The Plans Or As Established By The Engineer. Material Shall Contain No Frozen Material, Roots, Sod Or Other Deleterious Materials. Contractor Shall Take Precautions To Prevent Material From Escaping Over The Embankment Slope. 104.4 Method Of Measurement The Quantity Of Embankment To Be Paid For Shall Be The Volume Of Material Compacted In Place, Accepted By The Engineer And Formed With Material Obtained From Any Source. Material From Excavation Per Item 102 Which Is Used In Embankment And Accepted By The Engineer Will Be Paid Under Embankment And Such Payment Will Be Deemed To Include The Cost Of Excavating, Hauling, Stockpiling And All Other Costs Incidental To The Work. Material For Selected Borrow Topping Will Be Measured And Paid For Under The Same Conditions Specified In The Preceding Paragraph. Item 105 – Subgrade Preparation 105.1 Description This Item Shall Consist Of The Preparation Of The Subgrade For The Support Of Overlying Structural Layers. It Shall Extend To Full Width Of The Roadway. Unless Authorized By The Engineer, Subgrade Preparation Shall Not Be Done Unless The Contractor Is Able To Start Immediately The Construction Of The Pavement Structure. 105.2 Material Requirements Unless Otherwise Stated In The Contract And Except When The Sub Grade Is In Rock Cut, All Materials Below Sub Grade Level To A Depth 150 Mm Or To Such Greater Depth As May Be Specified Shall Meet The Requirements Of Section 104.2, Selected Borrow For Topping. 105.3 Construction Requirements 105.3.1 Prior Works Prior To Commencing Preparation Of The Sub Grade, All Culverts, Cross Drains, Ducts And The Like (including Their Fully Compacted Backfill), Ditches, Drains And Drainage Outlets Shall Be Completed. Any Work On The Preparation Of The Subgrade Shall Not Be Started Unless Prior Work Herein Described Shall Have Been Approved By The Engineer. 105.3.2 Subgrade Level Tolerances The Finished Compacted Surface Of The Subgrade Shall Conform To The Allowable Tolerances As Specified Hereunder: Permitted Variation From + 20 Mm Design Level Of Surface - 30 Mm Permitted Surface Irregularity Measured By 3-m Straight Edge 30 Mm Permitted Variation From Design Crossfall Or Camber + 0.5 % Permitted Variation From Design Longitudinal Grade Over 25 M Length ± 0.1 % 105.3.3 Subgrade In Common Excavation Unless Otherwise Specified, All Materials Below Subgrade Level In Earth Cuts To A Depth 150 Mm Or Other Depth Shown On The Plans Or As Directed By The Engineer Shall Be Excavated. The Material, If Suitable, Shall Be Set Aside For Future Use Or, If Unsuitable, Shall Be Disposed Of In Accordance With The Requirements Of Subsection 102.2.9. Where Material Has Been Removed From Below Subgrade Level, The Resulting Surface Shall Be Compacted To A Depth Of 150 Mm And In Accordance With Other Requirements Of Subsection 104.3.3. All Materials Immediately Below Subgrade Level In Earth Cuts To A Depth Of 150 Mm, Or To Such Greater Depth As May Be Specified, Shall Be Compacted In Accordance With The Requirements Of Subsection 104.3.3. 105.3.4 Subgrade In Rock Excavation Surface Irregularities Under The Subgrade Level Remaining After Trimming Of The Rock Excavation Shall Be Leveled By Placing Specified Material And Compacted To The Requirements Of Subsection 104.3.3. 105.3.5 Subgrade On Embankment After The Embankment Has Been Completed, The Full Width Shall Be Conditioned By Removing Any Soft Or Other Unstable Material That Will Not Be Compacted Properly. The Resulting Areas And All Other Low Sections, Holes, Or Depressions Shall Be Brought To Grade With Suitable Material. The Entire Roadbed Shall Be Shaped And Compacted To The Requirements Of Subsections 104.3.3. Scarifying, Blading, Dragging, Rolling, Or Other Methods Of Work Shall Be Performed Or Used As Necessary To Provide A Thoroughly Compacted Roadbed Shaped To The Cross-sections Shown On The Plans. 105.3.6 Subgrade On Existing Pavement Here The New Pavement Is To Be Constructed Immediately Over An Existing Portland Cement Concrete Pavement And If So, Specified In The Contract The Slab Be Broken Into Pieces With Greatest Dimension Of Not More Than 500 Mm And The Existing Pavement Material Compacted As Specified In Subsection 104.3.3, As Directed By The Engineer. The Resulting Subgrade Level Shall, As Part Pavement Construction Be Shaped To Conform To The Allowable Tolerances Of Subsection 105.3.2 By Placing And Compacting Where Necessary A Leveling Course Comprising The Material Of The Pavement Course To Be Placed Immediately Above. Where The New Pavement Is To Be Constructed Immediately Over An Existing Asphalt Concrete Pavement Or Gravel Surface Pavement And If So, Specified In The Contract The Pavement Shall Be Scarified, Thoroughly Loosened, Reshaped And Recompacted In Accordance With Subsection 104.3.3. The Resulting Subgrade Level Shall Conform To The Allowable Tolerances Of Subsection 105.3.2. 105.3.7 Protection Of Completed Work The Contractor Shall Be Required To Protect And Maintain At His Own Expense The Entire Work Within The Limits Of His Contract In Good Condition Satisfactory To The Engineer From The Time He First Started Work Until All Work Shall Have Been Completed. Maintenance Shall Include Repairing And Recompacting Ruts, Ridges, Soft Spots And Deteriorated Sections Of The Subgrade Caused By The Traffic Of The Contractor’s Vehicle/equipment Or That Of The Public. 105.3.8 Templates And Straight-edges The Contractor Shall Provide For Use Of The Engineer, Approved Templates And Straight-edges In Sufficient Number To Check The Accuracy Of The Work, As Provided In This Specification. Part D – Subbase And Base Course Item 200 – Aggregate Subbase Course 200.1 Description This Item Shall Consist Of Furnishing, Placing And Compacting An Aggregate Subbase Course On A Prepared Subgrade In Accordance With This Specification And The Lines, Grades And Cross-sections Shown On The Plans, Or As Directed By The Engineer. 200.2 Material Requirements Aggregate For Subbase Shall Consist Of Hard, Durable Particles Or Fragments Of Crushed Stone, Crushed Slag, Or Crushed Or Natural Gravel And Filler Of Natural Or Crushed Sand Or Other Finely Divided Mineral Matter. The Composite Material Shall Be Free From Vegetable Matter And Lumps Or Balls Of Clay, And Shall Be Of Such Nature That It Can Be Compacted Readily To Form A Firm, Stable Subbase. The Subbase Material Shall Conform To Table 200.1, Grading Requirements Table 200.1 – Grading Requirements Sieve Designation Mass Percent Passing Standard, Mm Alternate Us Standard 50 2” 100 25 1” 55 – 85 9.5 3/8” 40 – 75 0.075 No. 200 0 - 12 The Fraction Passing The 0.075 Mm (no. 200) Sieve Shall Not Be Greater Than 0.66 (two Thirds) Of The Fractions Passing The 0.425 Mm (no. 40) Sieve. The Fraction Passing The 0.425 Mm (no. 40) Sieve Shall Have A Liquid Limit Not Greater Than 35 And Plasticity Index Not Greater Than 12 As Determined By Aashto T 89 And T 90, Respectively. The Coarse Portion, Retained On A 2.00 Mm (no. 10) Sieve, Shall Have A Mass Percent Of Wear Not Exceeding 50 By The Los Angeles Abrasion Tests As Determined By Aashto T 96. The Material Shall Have A Soaked Cbr Value Of Not Less Than 25% As Determined By Aashto T 193. The Cbr Value Shall Be Obtained At The Maximum Dry Density And Determined By Aashto T 180, Method D. 200.3 Construction Requirements 200.3.1 Preparation Of Existing Surface The Existing Surface Shall Be Graded And Finished As Provided Under Item 105, Subgrade Preparation, Before Placing The Subbase Material. 200.3.2 Placing The Aggregate Subbase Material Shall Be Placed At A Uniform Mixture On A Prepared Subgrade In A Quantity Which Will Provide The Required Compacted Thickness. When More Than One Layer Is Required, Each Layer Shall Be Shaped And Compacted Before The Succeeding Layer Is Placed. The Placing Of Material Shall Begin At The Point Designated By The Engineer. Placing Shall Be From Vehicles Especially Equipped To Distribute The Material In A Continuous Uniform Layer Or Windrow. The Layer Or Windrow Shall Be Of Such Size That When Spread And Compacted The Finished Layer Be In Reasonably Close Conformity To The Nominal Thickness Shown On The Plans. When Hauling Is Done Over Previously Placed Material, Hauling Equipment Shall Be Dispersed Uniformly Over The Entire Surface Of The Previously Constructed Layer, To Minimize Rutting Or Uneven Compaction. 200.3.3 Spreading And Compacting When Uniformly Mixed, The Mixture Shall Be Spread To The Plan Thickness, For Compaction. Where The Required Thickness Is 150 Mm Or Less, The Material May Be Spread And Compacted In One Layer. Where The Required Thickness Is More Than 150 Mm, The Aggregate Subbase Shall Be Spread And Compacted In Two Or More Layers Of Approximately Equal Thickness, And The Maximum Compacted Thickness Of Any Layer Shall Not Exceed 150 Mm. All Subsequent Layers Shall Be Spread And Compacted In A Similar Manner. The Moisture Content Of Subbase Material Shall, If Necessary, Be Adjusted Prior To Compaction By Watering With Approved Sprinklers Mounted On Trucks Or By Drying Out, As Required In Order To Obtain The Required Compaction. Immediately Following Final Spreading And Smoothening, Each Layer Shall Be Compacted To The Full Width By Means Of Approved Compaction Equipment. Rolling Shall Progress Gradually From The Sides To The Center, Parallel To The Centerline Of The Road And Shall Continue Until The Whole Surface Has Been Rolled. Any Irregularities Or Depressions That Develop Shall Be Corrected By Loosening The Material At These Places And Adding Or Removing Material Until Surface Is Smooth And Uniform. Along Curbs, Headers, And Walls, And At All Places Not Accessible To The Roller, The Subbase Material Shall Be Compacted Thoroughly With Approved Tampers Or Compactors. If The Layer Of Subbase Material, Or Part Thereof, Does Not Conform To The Required Finish, The Contractor Shall, At His Own Expense, Make The Necessary Corrections. Compaction Of Each Layer Shall Continue Until A Field Density Of At Least 100 Percent Of The Maximum Dry Density Determined In Accordance With Aashto T 180, Method D Has Been Achieved. In-place Density Determination Shall Be Made In Accordance With Aashto T 191. 200.3.4 Trial Sections Before Subbase Construction Is Started, The Contractor Shall Spread And Compact Trial Sections As Directed By The Engineer. The Purpose Of The Trial Sections Is To Check The Suitability Of The Materials And The Efficiency Of The Equipment And Construction Method Which Is Proposed To Be Used By The Contractor. Therefore, The Contractor Must Use The Same Material, Equipment And Procedures That He Proposes To Use For The Main Work. One Trial Section Of About 500 M2 Shall Be Made For Every Type Of Material And/or Construction Equipment/procedure Proposed For Use. After Final Compaction Of Each Trial Section, The Contractor Shall Carry Out Such Field Density Tests And Other Tests Required As Directed By The Engineer. If A Trial Section Shows That The Proposed Materials, Equipment Or Procedures In The Engineer’s Opinion Are Not Suitable For Subbase, The Material Shall Be Removed At The Contractor’s Expense, And A New Trial Section Shall Be Constructed. If The Basic Conditions Regarding The Type Of Material Or Procedure Change During The Execution Of The Work, New Trial Sections Shall Be Constructed. 200.3.5 Tolerances Aggregate Subbase Shall Be Spread With Equipment That Will Provide A Uniform Layer Which When Compacted Will Conform To The Designed Level And Transverse Slopes As Shown On The Plans. The Allowable Tolerances Shall Be As Specified Hereunder: Permitted Variation From Design Thickness Of Layer ± 20 Mm Permitted Variation From Design Level Of Surface +10 Mm -20 Mm Permitted Surface Irregularity Measured By 3-m Straight-edge 20 Mm Permitted Variation From Design Crossfall Or Camber ±0.3% Permitted Variation From Design Longitudinal Grade Over 25 M In Length ±0.1% Section Vii. Drawings Annex A – Architectural Design Annex B- Project Billboard Plan Section Viii. Bill Of Quantities Bid No. Agr- 24-584-b Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Cost Total Cost No. I. Project Billboard/signboard 4.00 Each Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) Each P Ii. Traffic Management 1.10 Mos. Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Mos. P Iii. Mobilization/demobilization 1.00 L.s. Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / L.s. P Iv. Clearing And Grubbing 1.00 L.s. Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) /l.s. P V. Surplus Common Excavation 2,956.71 Cu.m. Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) /cu.m P Vi. Embankment From Roadway 472.49 Cu.m. Pesos Excavation And Ctvs. (p ) / Cu.m P Vii. Subgrade Preparation 15,936.00 Sq.m. Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Sq.m P Viii. Aggregate Sub-base Course 3,087.60 Cu.m. Pesos And Ctvs. (p ) / Cu.m P Total Bid Cost In Figures P Total Bid Cost In Words Summary Of Costs Item No. Bid Amount I. Project Billboard/signboard ₱ _____________________________ Ii. Traffic Management ₱ _____________________________ Iii. Mobilization/demobilization ₱ _____________________________ Iv. Clearing And Grubbing ₱ _____________________________ V. Surplus Common Excavation ₱ _____________________________ Vi. Embankment From Roadway Excavation ₱ _____________________________ Vii. Subgrade Preparation ₱ _____________________________ Viii. Aggregate Sub-base Course ₱ _____________________________ Total Bid Amount ₱ _____________________________ Section Ix. Checklist Of Technical And Financial Documents I. Technical Component Envelope Class “a” Documents Legal Documents ⬜ (a) Valid Philgeps Registration Certificate (platinum Membership) (all Pages) In Accordance With Section 8.5.2 Of The Irr; Technical Documents ⬜ (b) Statement Of The Prospective Bidder Of All Its Ongoing Government And Private Contracts, Including Contracts Awarded But Not Yet Started, If Any, Whether Similar Or Not Similar In Nature And Complexity To The Contract To Be Bid; And ⬜ (c) Statement Of The Bidder’s Single Largest Completed Contract (slcc) Similar To The Contract To Be Bid, Except Under Conditions Provided Under The Rules; And ⬜ (d) Special Pcab License In Case Of Joint Ventures; And Registration For The Type And Cost Of The Contract To Be Bid; And ⬜ (e) Original Copy Of Bid Security. If In The Form Of A Surety Bond, Submit Also A Certification Issued By The Insurance Commission; Or Original Copy Of Notarized Bid Securing Declaration; And (f) Project Requirements, Which Shall Include The Following: ⬜ A. Organizational Chart For The Contract To Be Bid; ⬜ B. List Of Contractor’s Key Personnel (e.g., Project Manager, Project Engineers, Materials Engineers, And Foremen), To Be Assigned To The Contract To Be Bid, With Their Complete Qualification And Experience Data; ⬜ C. List Of Contractor’s Major Equipment Units, Which Are Owned, Leased, And/or Under Purchase Agreements, Supported By Proof Of Ownership Or Certification Of Availability Of Equipment From The Equipment Lessor/vendor For The Duration Of The Project, As The Case May Be; And ⬜ (g) Original Duly Signed Omnibus Sworn Statement (oss); And If Applicable, Original Notarized Secretary’s Certificate In Case Of A Corporation, Partnership, Or Cooperative; Or Original Special Power Of Attorney Of All Members Of The Joint Venture Giving Full Power And Authority To Its Officer To Sign The Oss And Do Acts To Represent The Bidder. Financial Documents ⬜ (h) The Prospective Bidder’s Computation Of Net Financial Contracting Capacity (nfcc). Class “b” Documents ⬜ (i) If Applicable, Duly Signed Joint Venture Agreement (jva) In Accordance With Ra No. 4566 And Its Irr In Case The Joint Venture Is Already In Existence; Or Duly Notarized Statements From All The Potential Joint Venture Partners Stating That They Will Enter Into And Abide By The Provisions Of The Jva In The Instance That The Bid Is Successful. Ii. Financial Component Envelope ⬜ (j) Original Of Duly Signed And Accomplished Financial Bid Form; And Other Documentary Requirements Under Ra No. 9184 ⬜ (k) Original Of Duly Signed Bid Prices In The Bill Of Quantities; And ⬜ (l) Duly Accomplished Detailed Estimates Form, Including A Summary Sheet Indicating The Unit Prices Of Construction Materials, Labor Rates, And Equipment Rentals Used In Coming Up With The Bid; And ⬜ Cash Flow By Quarter. Bid Form For The Procurement Of Infrastructure Projects [shall Be Submitted With The Bid] Bid Form Date : Project Identification No. : To: [name And Address Of Procuring Entity] Having Examined The Philippine Bidding Documents (pbds) Including The Supplemental Or Bid Bulletin Numbers [insert Numbers], The Receipt Of Which Is Hereby Duly Acknowledged, We, The Undersigned, Declare That: A. We Have No Reservation To The Pbds, Including The Supplemental Or Bid Bulletins, For The Procurement Project: [insert Name Of Contract]; B. We Offer To Execute The Works For This Contract In Accordance With The Pbds; C. The Total Price Of Our Bid In Words And Figures, Excluding Any Discounts Offered Below Is: [insert Information]; D. The Discounts Offered And The Methodology For Their Application Are: [insert Information]; E. The Total Bid Price Includes The Cost Of All Taxes, Such As, But Not Limited To: [specify The Applicable Taxes, E.g. (i) Value Added Tax (vat), (ii) Income Tax, (iii) Local Taxes, And (iv) Other Fiscal Levies And Duties], Which Are Itemized Herein And Reflected In The Detailed Estimates, F. Our Bid Shall Be Valid Within The Period Stated In The Pbds, And It Shall Remain Binding Upon Us At Any Time Before The Expiration Of That Period; G. If Our Bid Is Accepted, We Commit To Obtain A Performance Security In The Amount Of [insert Percentage Amount] Percent Of The Contract Price For The Due Performance Of The Contract, Or A Performance Securing Declaration In Lieu Of The The Allowable Forms Of Performance Security, Subject To The Terms And Conditions Of Issued Gppb Guidelines12 For This Purpose; H. We Are Not Participating, As Bidders, In More Than One Bid In This Bidding Process, Other Than Alternative Offers In Accordance With The Bidding Documents; I. We Understand That This Bid, Together With Your Written Acceptance Thereof Included In Your Notification Of Award, Shall Constitute A Binding Contract Between Us, Until A Formal Contract Is Prepared And Executed; And J. We Understand That You Are Not Bound To Accept The Lowest Calculated Bid Or Any Other Bid That You May Receive. We Likewise Certify/confirm That The Undersigned, Is The Duly Authorized Representative Of The Bidder, And 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 The [name Of Project] Of The [name Of The Procuring Entity]. K. We Acknowledge That Failure To Sign Each And Every Page Of This Bid Form, Including The Bill Of Quantities, Shall Be A Ground For The Rejection Of Our Bid. Name: Legal Capacity: Signature: Duly Authorized To Sign The Bid For And Behalf Of: Date: Bid Securing Declaration Form [shall Be Submitted With The Bid If Bidder Opts To Provide This Form Of Bid Security] Republic Of The Philippines) City Of ) S.s. Bid Securing Declaration Project Identification No.: [insert Number] To: [insert Name And Address Of The Procuring Entity] I/we, The Undersigned, Declare That: 1. I/we Understand That, According To Your Conditions, Bids Must Be Supported By A Bid Security, Which May Be In The Form Of A Bid Securing Declaration. 2. I/we Accept That: (a) I/we Will Be Automatically Disqualified From Bidding For Any Procurement Contract With Any Procuring Entity For A Period Of Two (2) Years Upon Receipt Of Your Blacklisting Order; And, (b) I/we Will Pay The Applicable Fine Provided Under Section 6 Of The Guidelines On The Use Of Bid Securing Declaration, Within Fifteen (15) Days From Receipt Of The Written Demand By The Procuring Entity For The Commission Of Acts Resulting To The Enforcement Of The Bid Securing Declaration Under Sections 23.1(b), 34.2, 40.1 And 69.1, Except 69.1(f),of The Irr Of Ra No. 9184; Without Prejudice To Other Legal Action The Government May Undertake. 3. I/we Understand That This Bid Securing Declaration Shall Cease To Be Valid On The Following Circumstances: A. Upon Expiration Of The Bid Validity Period, Or Any Extension Thereof Pursuant To Your Request; B. I Am/we Are Declared Ineligible Or Post-disqualified Upon Receipt Of Your Notice To Such Effect, And (i) I/we Failed To Timely File A Request For Reconsideration Or (ii) I/we Filed A Waiver To Avail Of Said Right; And C. I Am/we Are Declared The Bidder With The Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid, And I/we Have Furnished The Performance Security And Signed The Contract. In Witness Whereof, I/we Have Hereunto Set My/our Hand/s This Day Of [month] [year] At [place Of Execution]. [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] 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]