International Journal of Research Studies in Management
CollabWritive Special Issue
2023 Volume 11 Issue 8
Available Online: 25 August 2023
Author/s:
Maneja, Paulita M.*
Graduate School, Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas, Philippines
Tamayo, Ma. Rosario B.
Graduate School, Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas, Philippines
Abstract:
The study aimed to assess implementation of the RA 9184 often known as the Government Procurement Act in the Province of Batangas as to governing principles on government procurement, procurement planning, procurement by electronic means, composition and functions of Bids & Awards Committee; preparation of bidding, receipt of the opening of the Bids & evaluation, post qualification and awards, and alternative method of procurement. The study also identified the problems encountered in implementation of RA 9184. It also examined the test the significant difference between the implementation and issues that came up; provide a strategy to improve the implementation of RA 9184 in the Province of Batangas. The study made use survey-descriptive technique to the 384 respondents from 8 municipalities of Batangas. The respondents are the local elected officials, vendors/supplies and the end users. Based from the results, the implementation of RA 9184 with regard to procurement planning, receipt & opening of bids and evaluation, post qualification and award and alternative method of procurement are highly implemented However, in terms of governing principles in government procurement, procurement by electronic means, compositions and functions of bids and awards committee and preparation of bidding documents and invitation to bid were assessed as implemented by the respondents. The LGU suggest that they should sustain equal opportunity to eligible and qualified contracting parties to participate in public bidding.
Keywords: Republic Act 9184, reform act, local government unit, procurement, government code
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2023.1099
Cite this article:
Maneja, P. M., & Tamayo, M. R. B. (2023). Implementation of Republic Act 9184 otherwise known as the “Government Procurement Reform Act” in the Province of Batangas: Basis for enhancement. International Journal of Research Studies in Management, 11(8), 87-99. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2023.1099