The Government Procurement Reform Act (Republic Act No.

9184) is a law in the Philippines that

aims to ensure the efficient and transparent procurement of goods, services, and infrastructure
projects by the government. The law was enacted in 2003 and has since been amended several
times to address various concerns.

The main objectives of the Government Procurement Reform Act are to promote the use of
competitive bidding as the default method for procurement, ensure transparency and accountability
in the procurement process, promote the use of modern procurement methods and technology, and
protect the interests of the government and the public.

Under the law, government procurement must follow a set of procedures that include planning,
budgeting, and bidding. The Government Procurement Reform Act applies to all national
government agencies, including government-owned and controlled corporations and local
government units. It is considered an important law in promoting good governance and preventing
corruption in the Philippines.

One example of the implementation of the Government Procurement Reform Act (RA 9184) in the
Philippines is the procurement of goods and services for the Department of Education (DepEd),
which is one of the largest government agencies in the country.

Under RA 9184, the DepEd is required to follow a transparent and competitive bidding process for
the procurement of goods and services. For instance, when the DepEd needs to purchase textbooks
for public schools, it must first conduct a needs assessment and prepare a detailed procurement
plan. The procurement plan should include the specifications of the textbooks, the estimated
budget, and the timeline for the procurement process.

The DepEd then issues a public bidding invitation, which is advertised in national newspapers and
the agency's website. Interested suppliers and contractors can submit their bids, which are
evaluated based on their compliance with the specifications, cost, delivery time, and other factors.
The DepEd selects the winning bidder based on the lowest and most responsive bid, and the
procurement contract is awarded to the winning bidder.

Through the implementation of RA 9184, the government aims to promote competition, prevent
corruption, and ensure that public funds are spent wisely and efficiently.

The 2016 Revised implementing rules and regulations of Republic act no. 9184

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Government Procurement Process

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Procurement rules, monitoring and control

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