25/02/2025
Public Advisory: The Bureau of Fire Protection Region 02 hereby informs all stakeholders of the effectivity of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 12009, the New Government Procurement Act, as of February 25, 2025. This follows its publication on February 10, 2025. 🔥
RA 12009 and its IRR introduce significant reforms to government procurement, including:
• Principle-Based Procurement:
- The IRR emphasizes principles of efficiency, proportionality, participatory procurement, sustainability, and professionalism in all procurement activities.
• Simplified Eligibility:
- Streamlining of eligibility requirements through integration with the PhilGEPS Certificate of Platinum Membership.
• Revised Bid Evaluation:
- Adoption of the Most Economically Advantageous and Responsive Bid (MEARB) and Most Advantageous and Responsive Bid (MARB) criteria for contract awards.
• Flexible Security Policies:
- Increased flexibility in selecting forms of securities, with greater discretion for Procuring Entities in performance, warranty, and advance payment securities.
• Enhanced Contract Management:
- Consolidation of guidelines on contract implementation, covering ex*****on, termination, modifications, and other critical aspects.
The BFP is committed to full compliance with RA 12009 and its IRR to ensure transparent, efficient, and effective procurement of goods, services, and infrastructure.
For detailed information, please refer to the official publication of the RA 12009 IRR. ⚖️⚖️⚖️
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2025/02/10/the-implementing-rules-and-regulations-of-republic-act-no-12009-or-the-new-government-procurement-act/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIqRNNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHclZs1WrDa1p-9_M9V-8aFA58F5DX9lqcDw5DRK0Nuq5pSivtWo9T3ac1A_aem_KpzwBxSWJigJgfGkSLuUeQ