CE LAWS 2. Load Testing 2.

Price Extension – portion portion of the

3. Environmental Evaluations estimate in which the contractors “price
Some Typical Services of Civil Engineers and Civil 4. Traffic Engineering out” the individual items, such as pricing out
Engineering Firms may include: 5. Operation Assistance labor and material using current labor rates
6. Safety Engineering and material prices.
1. Design, Consultation and advice
7. Toxic and Hazardous Waste Evaluation 3. Bidding – process whereby the prime
2. Feasibility Studies
8. Sales and Marketing services contractor receives subcontractor and vendor
3. Field investigation and engineering data
9. Expert witness prices for labor, material and/or the
collection
10. Topographic, sounding and boundary survey combination of the two.
4. Opinions of probable construction cost
5. Construction administration and observation 6 Standard Phases of a construction project and Overvieew of the Bidding process
6. Preaparation of operation and maintenance engineering services:
manuals 1. Quotation Sheets (white) – most important
7. Expert Testimony 1. Study and Report Phase – analysis of the part of bid system, used to write down the
8. Structural remediation or rehabilitation clients needs, conceptual design conceptual various sub quotes that are often received
9. Project Management and controls opinions of probable construction cost. via telephone or fax.
10. Teaching 2. Preliminary Design Phase – preparation of 2. General Sheets (white) – consist of items the
final design criteria preliminary drawings, prime contractor wishes to actually perform
Classifications of Engineering Services outline specifications, and preliminary on the project. These items usually include
opinions of probable construction cost. demolition, foundation work, flatwork
1. Consultation, research, investigation and
3. Final Design Phase – preparation of design (S.O.G), framing and miscellaneous
reports
calculations, construction drawings, construction items
2. Design services
specification, estimated construction cost, 3. General Conditions Sheets (yellow) – lists
3. Construction services
and other contract documents. lists the general requirements found in the
4. Engineering support services
4. Bidding or Negotiating Phase – assistance to contract documents and also any equipment,
5. Academic services
the client with the bidding or negotiation such as compressors, truck cranes, etc. not
6. Service as employee
process for construction of the project. directly related to individual items.
Types of infrastructure pursuant to RA 544 5. Construction Phase – advice and 4. Sub Sheets (white) – known as spreadsheets,
Consultation on matters related to his filled out using the specification as a guide
1. Streets, bridges, highways and railroads services. and the specifications are taken from the
2. Airports and Hangars 6. Operation Phase – assistance to the client in CSI 16 Division format, and are usually
3. Ports, canals, river andshore improvements start-up and operation of the project, narrow scope in nature.
4. Buildings including periodic inspection. 5. Job Summary Sheets (brown) – where the
5. Fixed structures for irigation, flood final numbers are compiled for the bid
protection, drainage, water supply and QUALIFYINF TO BID proposal.
sewerage work 6. Change Sheets (green) – used exclusively
3 parts of Construction Estimating:
6. Tunnels during the final hour before bid time. This
1. Quantity Survey – physical removal of eliminates a lot of loose papers, although
Some Special Sevices the other sheets are used as references. The
quantities from the working drawings and
specifications. purpose of the Change Sheet(s) is to adjust
1. Value Engineering
sub prices - especially late prices.
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 544: CIVIL
ENGINEERING LAW
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 545: AN ACT TO
REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF
ACHITECTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES
REPUBLIC ACT 9184: GOVERNMENT
PROCUREMENT REFORM ACT
Article VI: Preparation of Bidding Documents
– Section 17: Form and Contents of Bidding
Documents
Article VII: Invitation to Bid
– Section 20: Pre-Procurement Conference
– Section 21: Advertising and Contents of the
Invitation to Bid
– Section 22: Pre-Bid Conference
Article VIII: Receipt and Opening of Bids
– Section 23: Eligibility Requirements for the
Procurement of Goods and Infrastructure Projects
– Section 24: Eligibility Requirements and Short
Listing for Consulting Services
– Section 25: Submission and Receipt of Bids
– Section 26: Modification and Withdrawal of Bids
– Section 27: Bid Security
– Section 28: Bid Validity
– Section 29: Bid Opening
ASEP CODE OF ETHICS
It shall be considered unprofessional and
inconsistent with honorable and dignified bearing for
any members of the Association of Structural
Engineers of the Philippines:
1. To act for his client or for his employer
otherwise than as a faithful agent or trustee.
2. To accept remuneration for services
rendered other than from his client or his
employer.
3. To invite or submit priced proposals under
conditions that constitute price competition
for professional services.
4. To attempt to supplant another engineer in a
particular engagement after definite steps
have been taken toward his employment.
5. To attempt to injure, falsely or maliciously,
the professional reputation, business or
employment position of another engineer.
6. To review the work of another engineer for
the same client, except with the knowledge
of an engineer, unless such engineer’s
engagement in the work which is subject to
review has been terminated.
7. To advertise engineering services in self-
laudatory language, or in any other manner
derogatory to the dignity of the profession.
8. To use the advantages of the salaried
position to compete unfairly with other
engineers.
9. To exert undue influence or to others, solicit
or accept compensation for the purpose if
affecting negotiations for an engineering
engagement.
10. To act in any manner derogatory to the
honor, integrity or dignity of the engineering
profession.
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 544: CIVIL
ENGINEERING LAW
CODE OF ETHICS
Civil Engineers uphold and advance the integrity,
onor and dignity of the civil engineering profession
by:
1. Using their knowledge and skill for the
enhancement of human welfare and the
environment
2. Being honest and impartial and serving with
fidelity the public, their
employers/employees and clients
3. Striving to increase the competence and
prestige of the civil engineering profession
4. Supporting the professional and technical
societies of their disciplines
Fundamental Canons:
1. Civil Engineers shall hold paramount the
safety, health and welfare of the public and
shall strive to comply with principles of
sustainable development in the performance
of their duties.
2. Civil Engineers shall perform services only
in areas of their competence.
3. Civil Engineers shall issue public statements
only in an objective and truthful manner.
4. Civil Engineers shall act in professional
matters for each employer or client as
faithful agents or trustees, and shall avoid
conflicts of interest.
5. Civil Engineers shall build their professional
reputation on the merit of their services and
shall not compete unfairly with others.
6. Civil Engineers shall act in such a manner as
to uphold and enhance the honor, integrity,
and dignity of the civil engineering
profession.
7. Civil Engineers shall continue their
professional development throughout their
careers, and shall provide opportunities for
the professional development of those civil
engineers under their supervision.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
1. Contract – used to described the agreement
and the contract documents
2. Contract Documents – attached to the
agreement identified therein as contract
documents, including all additions, deletions
and modification incorporated therein
3. Invitation to Bid – refers to the notice
published by the owner or the invitation
issued to prospective bidders as well as the
informations needed.
4. Agreement – used to described the
agreement signed by the owner and the
contractor excluding the contract documents
which are attached thereto
5. Bid – proposal or quotation or offer of a
bidder to perform the work described in the
contract which in form and substance
complies with the instruction to bidders
6. Bid Bond – refers to any acceptable form of
bond accompanying the bid submitted by the
bidder as a guarantee that the bidder will
enter into the contract with the owner
7. Bid Documents – refers to all documents
provided or made available to prospective
bidders which include the invitation to bid
and a copy of the contract
8. Bid Bulletin – containing additional
information on bid documents issued to
bidders before date of bidding
9. Change Order – a written order to the
contractor issued by the owner after the
execution of the contract
10. Contract Price – the amount in money or
other consideration to be paid by the owner
to the contractor for the execution of the
work in accordance with the contract
11. Contractor – person person of firm duly
registered and licensed by the PHILIPPINE
CONTRACTORS ACCREDITATION
BOARD whose proposal has been accepted
12. Cost – all all expenditures properly incurred
or to be incurred whether on or off the site
13. Drawings – graphical graphical
presentations of the work. They include all
supplementary details and shop drawings
14. Final Payment - Payment of the final
progress billing and all approved claims
15. Guarantee Bond – approved form of security
furnished by the contractor and his surety as
a guarantee of the quality of the materials
provided
16. Instruction to Bidders – refers to the list of
instructions regarding the manner bids or to
be prepared and the conditions for the award
of the contract
17. Laws – refers to all laws, ordinances and
other governmental rules and regulations
applicable to project to its execution
18. Owner – person all laws, ordinances and
other governmental rules and regulations
applicable to project to its execution
19. Payment Bond – approved approved form of
security furnished by the contractor and his
surety as a guarantee of good faith on the
part of the contractor to faithfully comply
with the contract in respect of its obligation
arising there from to its workers, sub-
contractor and suppliers
20. Performance Bond – approved form of
security furnished by the contractor and his
surety as a guarantee of good faith on the
part of the contractor to execute the work in
accordance with the contract
21. Schedule of Materials and Finishes – outline
specification enumerating the type or trade
names or materials required to be used by
the contractor for the work
22. Specification – outline specification
enumerating the type or trade names or
materials required to be used by the
contractor for the work
23. Special provisions/conditions – instructions
which are issued prior to bidding to
supplement and/or modify the drawings,
specifications/conditions of the contract
24. Sub-contractor – contractor duly registered
and licensed by the P.C.A.B. having a direct
contract with the contractor and who acts or
in behalf of the contractor in executing any
part of the contract
25. Supplementary Specifications – refers to
additional information which may be issued
as an additional to or amendment of the
provisions of the specification
26. Surety – person or corporation which issues
the bond required of the contractor
27. Limit or Completion Time – period of time
allowed by the contract for the completion
of the project or any stipulated portions
thereof
28. Written Notice – information, advice or
notification pertinent to the project delivered
in the person or sent by registered mail to an
individual, firm or corporation
29. Work – contractor provided labor or
materials or both, as well as equipment
transportation or other facilities necessary
30. Credit Line – enough to cover up the amount
equal to the projected expenditures of
equipment rentals, materials, fuel, labor and
overhead expenses
31. Contract Drawings – are plans, elevations
and cross sections of the project with
specifications incorporated in the contract
documents
SECTION 3: THE SELECTION OF THE CIVIL
ENGINEER
3.1 General:
- one of the most important decisions
- only be one most qualified Civil Enigneer
3.2 Basis for Selection
- professional and ethical reputation
- must be registered Civil Engineers
- demonstrated qualifications and expertise
- able to assign qualified engineering staff
- necessary financial business resources
3.3 Client’s Selection Committee
- established administrative policy for
designing the persons authorized
-persons appointed must be familiar with the
project requirements
- utilize a selection committee of three
ormore individuals
3.4 Qualifications – based Selection (QBS)
Procedure
- enhaced when the clients is fully fmailir
with the purpose and nature of the project
3.5 Selection Procedure for “Level of Effort”
Contracts
- Level of Effort: contract procedure used to
supplement a client staff, either by providing
an extension to existing disciplines and
capabilities already on board
3.5.1 Bidding (similar process described in
QBS Procedure)
3.5.2 Two – Enveloped System (opens the
price proposal submitted in the second
envelope and uses this as a basis for
negotiation of contractual scope and
fees)
- If both envelopes of all proposers are
opened at the same time, a bidding
process, as discussed in the section on
“Bidding”, is initiated with attendant
disadvantages
Principal reasons why bidding for consulting Civil
Engineering services often produces unsatisfactory or
the client:
1. Bidding does not recognize professional
judgement
2. It is virtually impossible to completely detail
in advance the scope of services required for
an engineering project
3. The consulting Civil Engineer selected by
lowest bid will often provide only the
minimum services
4. The consulting Civil Engineer’s ability to be
flexible and creative in meeting the client’s
requirements is severely limited
5. The engineering designs are likely to be
minimal in completeness with the details left
to the contractor
Client’s usual steps in the Selection Procedure
1. By invitation or by Public Notice
2. Prepare a budget
3. Evaluate the statements of qualifications
received
4. Write a letter to each Civil Engineer
5. Invite the CE to meet individually with the
selection committee for interviews
6. Check recent clients of each CE or firm
7. List the CE/Firms in the order of preferences
8. Invite the considered best qualified CE
9. The conpensation proposed by the CE
should be evaluated
10. Negotiations should be terminated and
notified
11. Formalize their agreement in a written
contract
7 PIECES OF ADVICE TO A YOUNG
ENGINEER
1. Read Broadly – you need to catch up and
develop a broader understanding of a world
around you that the Engineering curriculum
does not cover
2. Follow current affairs – stay update on the
happenings of the world because they may
influence your professional and personal
decision making
3. Get involved politically – use politics to
help you make change for the broader public
good. Align yourself with the political ideas
that match your personal views
4. Volunteer – reach out to those that are less
fortunate and in need of your help
5. Be ready for opportunities – establish career
and personal goals and develop a plan to
achieve them. Challenge yourself and
maintain flexibility to seize opportunities
6. Learn to communicate effectively – do your
best to make the benefits of engineering
ideas understood by everyone
7. Speak truth to power – push for evidence-
based decision making and speak up for the
issues that matter