The evaluation of bids for solicited proposals goes through two stages. The first is the evaluation of the Technical Proposal, while the second pertains to the assessment of the Financial Proposal. The Criteria for evaluating the proposals are summarized in Table 2-16.
Table 2-16: Evaluation Criteria | |
Criteria | Particulars |
Technical soundness | Basic engineering design conforms to the minimum design and performance standards and specifications set by the LGU Engineering surveys, plans and estimates should be undertaken within +/- 20% of the final quantities Construction methods and schedules should be shown to be feasible or doable |
Operational feasibility | Proposed organization, methods, and procedures for operating and maintaining the complete facility should: (1) be well defined; (2) conform to prescribed performance standards; and (3) be shown to be workable Where feasible, it should provide for the transfer of technology used in every phase of the project |
Environmental standards | Proposed project design and technology should be based on DENR standards Any adverse effects on the environment as a consequence of the project as proposed by the project proponent and corresponding mitigating measure of the proposed project should be identified |
Gender-Responsive Social Impact | Proposed project design should address gender-related issues Strategies to address such issues should be identified |
Project Financing | Proposed financing plan should adequately meet construction, operating and maintenance costs requirements |
Enhancements | Other terms offered to the government to make the proposals more attractive |
Source: RA 6957 as amended by RA 7718 - IRR
The PBAC may set its own system of using points or weights in its technical evaluation, and in its assessment and comparison of documents that bidders submit for their consideration. Only those bids which pass the first stage of evaluation shall be qualified and considered for the second stage of evaluation.