For local government units, among the most important considerations in pursuing PPP ventures are as follows:
1. Identify projects/programs to be packaged or pipelined for PPP.
2. Conduct preparatory activities such as feasibility studies
3. Conduct procurement activities, such as preparation of pre-qualification and bidding documents, and implement projects
As provided for by RA 7160, RA 7718 and pertinent DILG issuances,vi Table 1-4 summarizes the local executive offices and legislative committees that have specific responsibilities for local PPP projects.
Table 1-4: Relevant Local Offices and Committees for PPP
LGU Office/Committee | Lead Officer | Responsibilities |
Office of the Local Chief Executive | Governor or Mayor | Oversee the preparation of the local development plans, prioritization of projects, including those for PPP implementation; and shepherding the process of project development to approval, procurement, implementation and monitoring and evaluation. |
Provincial, City and Municipal Planning and Development Office | Planning and Development Coordinator | Formulate integrated economic, social, physical and other development plans and policies for consideration of the LDC Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the different development programs, projects, and activities in the LGU in accordance with the approved development plan |
Provincial, City and Municipal Engineering Office | Engineer | Initiate, review and recommend changes in policies and objectives, plans and programs, techniques, procedures and practices in infrastructure development and public works of the local government unit concerned Provide engineering services to the local government unit concerned, including investigation and survey, engineering designs, feasibility studies and project management |
Provincial, City and Municipal Local Economic and Investment Promotion Office | Prepare, coordinate and execute local economic and investment promotion policies, projects and activities at the provincial, city and municipal level Head the PPP Sub-Committee as per DILG MC No. 2010-113. | |
Provincial, City and Municipal PPP Sub-Committee | Assist in the formulation of action plans and strategies related to the implementation of PPP programs and projects The PPP Sub-Committee is headed by the LEIPO in Provinces and Cities. In Municipalities, however, the Local Chief Executive designates a staff under the Office of the Mayor to head the Sub-Committee | |
Provincial, City and Municipal Pre-qualification, Bids and Awards Committee | The Chairperson should be at least a third ranking regular official of the LGU | Responsible for all aspects of the pre-bidding and bidding process of solicited proposals and comparative bidding process of unsolicited proposals |
Provincial, City and Municipal Development Council | Planning and Development Coordinator | Appraise and prioritize socioeconomic development programs and projects Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the implementation of development programs and projects Endorse to the Sanggunian a PPP project that has passed the review and appraisal process |
Provincial, City and Municipal Sanggunian | Sanggunian Convenor | Issue a resolution approving PPP projects and contracts |