BIDS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE

RESOLUTION NO.

BID BULLETIN
CLARIFICATIONS AND REVISION IN THE TERMS OF REFERENCE ON THE
PROCUREMENT OF_______________ FOR THE PERIOD COVERING_________

PROVISIONS WITH REMARKS

CONCERNS/CLARIFICATION DURING
PRE-BID CONFERENCE

1. Whether or not Republic Act no. Section 1, Rule 1, Book 1 of the

11917, otherwise known as “An Act Implementing Rules and Regulations of
Strengthening The Regulation Of The RA 11917 provides that:
Private Security Services Industry,
“Section 1. Scope. The organization,
Repealing For The Purpose, Republic
operation, business, and activities of
Act No. 5487, Entitled “Ac Act To
private Security Professionals (PSPs),
Regulate The Organization And
private Security Agencies (PSAs),
Operation Of Private Detective
Company Guard Forces (CGFs),
Watchmen Or Security Guard
Government Security Forces (GSFs), and
Agencies”, As Amended”, or Republic
Private Security Training Agencies
Act No. 9184 will govern the
(PSTAs) shall be governed by RA No.
procurement of security services in
11917 and its IRR.”
lieu of the 20% agency fee.
The law provides that the application of
its IRR were limited only to the afore
cited agencies.

Whereas 2.0, Appendix 23 of Republic Act

No. 9184, provides that:
2.0 Scope and Application
“These guidelines shall govern the
procurement of security and
janitorial services by government
agencies.” It is clear from the language
 of the law that the procurement of
services by government agencies shall
only be governed by the provisions set
forth under R.A. No. 9184.
Consequently, bid prices must
conform to Section 31, Article IX of
R.A. 9184, which states that:

Sec. 31. Ceiling of Bid Prices. The

ABC shall be the upper limit or
ceiling for the Bid prices. Bid prices
that exceed this ceiling shall be
disqualified outright from further
participating in the bidding. There
shall be no lower limit to the
amount of the award.”

2. What is the PhilHealth contribution All bidders shall base their bids on the
rate to be used? existing (2023) PADPAO (including PHIC
contribution) rate. In case of increase,
3. Days to be followed in the
the PE undertakes to pay discrepancies
computation of 13th month pay and
so long as it is supported by a newly
wages
issued PADPAO rate.
4. What will be the basis of SSS Basis shall be the monthly basic salary of
computation and whether or not WISP the member. Under the SSS Law, the
will be included in the computation? benefits that should be provided are:
1. Monthly Pension;
2. Dependent’s Pension;
3. Retirement benefits;
4. Death Benefits;
5. Permanent Disability Benefits;
6. Funeral Benefits;
7. Sickness Benefits;
8. Maternity Leave Benefits;
9. Insurance or Involuntary
 Separation Benefits.
As to the inquiry whether or not WISP
will be included, the same shall be
included on the computation. Under the
SSS Law, WISP is a provident fund
scheme managed by SSS intended as
another savings for private-sector
workers and other individual members. It
was implemented in January 2021 as part
of the landmark provisions under
Republic Act No. 11199 (the Social
Security Act of 2018). Thus, “All private-
sector employees, self-employed
individuals, OFW, and voluntary members
who have no final claim in the regular
SSS program, have contributions in the
regular SSS program, and have a
monthly salary credit (MSC) that exceeds
P20,000 are automatically covered by the
program.”