Government Procurement Law

• What is the short title of Republic Act No. 9184?

  The "Government Procurement Reform Act."
• What is the declared policy of the State under the Government Procurement Reform Act?

  To promote the ideals of good governance in all its branches and instrumentalities.
• What are the governing principles on government procurement?

  • Transparency in the procurement process
  • Competitiveness by extending equal opportunity
  • Streamlined procurement process
  • System of accountability
  • Public monitoring of the procurement process
• To what types of procurement does the Government Procurement Reform Act apply?

  Procurement of Infrastructure Projects, Goods, and Consulting Services.
• What does the term "Approved Budget for the Contract" (ABC) refer to?

  The budget for the contract approved by the Head of the Procuring Entity.
• What does BAC stand for in the context of the Government Procurement Reform Act?


  Bids and Awards Committee.
• What are Bidding Documents?

  Documents issued by the Procuring Entity as the basis for bids.
• What is a Bid in the context of procurement?


  A signed offer or proposal submitted in response to Bidding Documents.
• What is Competitive Bidding?


  A method of procurement open to participation by any interested party.
• What are Consulting Services as defined in the Act?

  Services requiring external technical and professional experts for government projects.
• What does G-EPS stand for?

  Government Electronic Procurement System.
• What do Goods refer to in the context of the Act?


  Items, supplies, materials, and general support services needed for government activities.
• What does GPPB stand for?

  Government Procurement Policy Board.