Construction of Solar Pump System, Mounting Structure and AI Satellite-Assisted Monitoring for ZDN RSO Cluster 6, Zamboanga del Norte

Invitation to Bid for Construction of Solar Pump System, Mounting Structure and AI Satellite-Assisted Monitoring for ZDN RSO Cluster 6 1) The National Irrigation Administration – Regional Office 9 (NIA-RO9) through the EGPIP-SOLAR CY 2026 intends to apply the sum of Twenty-Eight Million Four Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand Pesos (Php 28,485,000.00) being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the contract for Construction of Solar Pump System, Mounting Structure and AI Satellite-Assisted Monitoring for ZDN RSO Cluster 6. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening. 2) The NIA-RO9 now invites bids for Construction of Solar Pump System, Mounting Structure and AI Satellite-Assisted Monitoring for ZDN RSO Cluster 6. Completion of the Works is required 180 Calendar Days. Bidders should have completed, within September 2020 – September 2025 from the date of submission and receipt of bids, a contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II. Instructions to Bidders (ITB). 3) Bidding will be conducted through competitive bidding procedures using a non-discretionary “pass/fail” criterion as specified in the IRR, otherwise known as the “New Government Procurement Act (NGPA)”. Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, cooperatives, and partnerships or organizations with at least sixty percent (60%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines. 4) Interested bidders may obtain further information from NIA-RO9 and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from Monday to Thursday at 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 5) A complete set of Bidding Documents may be acquired by interested bidders on October 17 – November 9, 2026 until 8:30 AM from the address National Irrigation Administration – Regional Office IX, Regional Center, Balintawak, Pagadian City, in the amount of Php 25,000.00. It may also be downloaded free of charge from the website of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and the website of the Procuring Entity, provided that bidders shall pay the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the submission of their bids. Only the Authorized Managing Officer/Authorized Liaison Officer indicated in the submitted Company Profile/CRC shall be authorized to purchase and submit bidding documents. The use of Special Power of Attorney (SPA) is prohibited as per NIA Memorandum Circular No. 52 series 2014 dated December 1, 2014. 6) The NIA – RO9 will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on October 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM at Conference Room, National Irrigation Administration – Regional Office IX, Regional Center, Balintawak, Pagadian City and through via google meet link: https://meet.google.com/yeg-bdjb-eye, which shall be open to prospective bidders. 7) Bids must be duly received by the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) Secretariat through manual submission at the address indicated below on or before November 9, 2026 until 8:30 AM. Late bids shall not be accepted. 8) All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 16. 9) Bid opening shall be on November 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM at Conference Room, National Irrigation Administration – Regional Office IX, Regional Center, Balintawak, Pagadian City and through via google meet link: https://meet.google.com/hrx-gsju-urg. Bids will be opened in the presence of the Bidders’ representatives who choose to attend the activity. 10) The NIA – RO9 additional guidelines is the conduct of site inspection to be scheduled during Pre-Bid Conference. • The CERTIFICATE OF SITE INSPECTION shall be issued and signed by the NIA R9 Authorized Representative after the activity, which SHALL be required to include in the bid tender (Technical Component). Prospective bidders shall submit their sealed envelopes together with the duly accomplished forms as provided in the BD’s on or before the deadline of dropping of the bid documents at the NIA – RO9 BAC by the Authorized Managing Officer (AMO) or Authorized Liaison Officer indicated in the submitted Company Profile/CRC of the parties. No Special Power of Attorney (SPA) shall be allowed. 11) The NIA – RO9 reserves the right to reject any and all bids, declare a failure of bidding, or not award the contract at any time prior to contract award in accordance with Section 70 of R.A. No. 12009, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders. 12) For further information, please refer to: MARIETTA M. CORTES BAC Secretariat Head, NIA-Regional Office Regional Center IX, Balintawak, Pagadian City, Zambo. Sur Office Email address: [email protected] Office Number: 09630884373 Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, WFH on Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Date Posted: October 16, 2026 13) You may visit the following websites: For downloading of Bidding Documents: https://region9.nia.gov.ph/content/invitation-to-bid Date Issue: October 17, 2026 REY M. PINATACAN BAC Chairperson 5.4 For this purpose, contracts similar to the Project refer to contracts which have the same major categories of work, which shall be: Completed for the past five (5) years. • Well Drilling, Supply/Installation of Solar Powered Pump Irrigation Projects with Mechanical and Electrical works To be eligible to bid for the contract, bidders must have done a Single Largest Completed Contract (SLCC) containing a category of work which is the same as or similar to the Major Category of Works, and who’s total SLCC cost is at least 50% of the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to be bid. The above SLCC must be supported by a Copy of the Contract, Certificate of Completion, and Owner’s Certificate of Final Acceptance (1-year after the issuance of the Certificate of Completion) issued by the project owner other than the contractor or a final rating of at least Satisfactory in the Constructors Performance Evaluation System (CPES). In case of contracts with the private sector, an equivalent document shall be submitted. 12.1(b) A valid PCAB License is required, and in case of joint ventures, a valid special PCAB License, and registration for the type and cost of the contract for this Project. Interested bidders shall have at least or any equivalent to PCAB Category: “C & D” with SP-WD (Well-Drilling Work), SP-EE (Electrical Works), and SP-ME (Mechanical Works), Size Range “Small B” – Irrigation and Flood Control. Additional valid Certificate of Well Driller Registration issued by the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) will be evaluated. 12.1(h)(ii) The minimum work experience requirements for key personnel are the following: Key Personnel General Experience Relevant Experience 2 Project Engineer 3 years 5 years Licensed Civil Engineer. Experienced in Solar Powered Irrigation Projects. Shall render full-time service to the project until completion. 1 Office Engineer 3 years 3 years Licensed Civil Engineer. Shall render full-time service to the project until completion. 1 Materials Engineer I 3 years 3 years Shall be an accredited Materials Engineer of DPWH. Shall render service to the project as required. 2 Construction Foreman 3 years 5 years Experience in Solar Powered Irrigation Projects. Shall render full-time service to the project until completion. 2 Safety & Health Officer (SO I) 3 years 3 years Shall have at least 3 years’ experience in construction industry, with an updated/completed COSH Training within 3 years from the date of opening of bids and shall render full-time service to the project until completion. 1 Geologist 3 years 3 years Licensed Geologist with experience in Solar Powered Irrigation Projects. Shall render service to the project as required. 1 Geodetic Engineer 3 years 3 years Licensed Geodetic Engineer with experience in Solar Powered Irrigation Projects. Shall render service to the project as required. 1 Electrical Engineer 3 years 5 years A licensed Electrical Engineer with experience in Solar Powered Irrigation Projects. Shall render service to the project as required. 1 Mechanical Engineer 3 years 5 years A licensed Mechanical Engineer with experience in Solar Powered Irrigation Projects. Shall render service to the project as required. 2 Light Equipment Operator 3 years 3 years Experience in Well Drilling Machine. Shall render full-time service to the project until completion. 12.1(h)(iii) The minimum major equipment requirements are the following: Equipment Capacity No. of Units Crawler Type Drilling Rig (Rotary or Hydraulic Driven) 100m 1 Backhoe 1 cu.m 1 Air Compressor 50hp 1 Generator Set 20kVA 2 Water Pump 4” Ø 2 Water Pump 8” Ø 1 Submersible water pump 15hp 1 Dumptruck 4 cu.m 2 Welding Machine 300A 2 Butt Fusion Machine Up to 4” diameter 2 Service Vehicle 4x4 pickup 2 Geo-resistivity Equipment (multi-electrode) Up to 100m depth 1 Survey Instrument 1 set The proof of ownership of equipment requirements are copies of current LTO Official Receipt (OR) and Certificate of Registration (CR) of the equipment which should be attached together with the affidavit of ownership. In case of Leased Equipment, a Lease Contract and affidavit of Commitment or Certificate of Availability of Equipment should be submitted with the lessor/owner as the pledger of the equipment, stating therein that the equipment will be available for the whole duration of the project. For Purchase Agreement, the description of the equipment to be purchased such as Brand/Model, Type of Equipment, Motor No., Body No. and the Capacity must be indicated in the document, otherwise, the BAC will not honor the Purchase Agreement and the bidder will be declared as non-complying. The bidder should also specify in the submitted bid the location of the equipment where it can be inspected. If any piece of equipment is not in the specified location, then the bidder shall be POST-DISQUALIFIED. 18 Further instructions below: 1. Each page thereof shall be initialed/signed by the duly authorized representative/s of the bidder. Submitted eligibility. Technical and Financial documents shall be properly marked with index tabs (ear tab). 2. Each bidder shall submit three (3) complete copies of each component of its bid, consisting of: a. One (1) original printed copy of the first and second component; and b. Two (2) duplicate printed copies (copy 1 and copy 2). Bids not complying with the above instructions shall be automatically DISQUALIFIED. Pre-bid Conference Date Time Venue 28/10/2026 9:00 AM NIA Lot 2, Block 15, Regional Center IX, Balintawak Pagadian City Zamboanga Del Sur Google Link: https://meet.google.com/yeg-bdjb-eye Created by Rey M. Pinatacan Date Created 16/10/2026 The PhilGEPS team is not responsible for any typographical errors or misinformation presented in the system. PhilGEPS only displays information provided for by its clients, and any queries regarding the postings should be directed to the contact person/s of the concerned party. ©&nbsp2004-2026 DBM Procurement Service. All rights reserved. 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