Meeting Insights on Road Network Development

Aug 22, 2024

Notes on the Meeting for the Road Network Development Project

Attendees

  • Six visitors present
  • Observers from:
    • COA
    • NACA
    • Coalition Against Trafficking in Women in Asia Pacific

Meeting Overview

  • This is the 20th legal meeting for civil works.
  • Focus on the 24Z0009 Road Network Development Project in conflict-affected areas of Mindanao.
    • Funding: JICA Loan Agreement No. BFFB1
    • Sub-Project: 8, Parham East Diversion Road Contract, College 1.
    • Implementing Office: UTMO RCM1.

Agenda

  1. Approval of Agenda

    • Motion for approval requested from the members.
    • Motion was made and acknowledged.
  2. Opening of Bids

    • Bidders: 4 total received
    • First bidder: Wuyi Corporation, China
      • Representative: Li
      • Bid details:
        • Proposal Letter of Guarantee dated January 16, 2025.
        • Various forms and documents presented.
    • Second bidder: Sino Road and Bridge Probe
      • Representative: Shalimar Aguilar
      • Bid details:
        • $500,000 issued by MetroBank, expiring May 20, 2025.
        • Health and Safety Plan, Environmental Plan, and other forms presented.
    • Third bidder: China J.U. Engineering Corporation
      • Bid details:
        • Bank guarantee of 24 million pesos until January 17, 2020.
        • Joint venture agreement and various forms presented.
    • Fourth bidder: China Road and Bridge Corporation
      • Representative: Xiang Lai
      • Bid details:
        • Letter of guarantee for $430,000.
        • Contract agreement and various forms presented.

Bid Evaluation Process

  • All bids will be subjected to bid evaluation.
  • Results to be submitted to JICA for concurrence.
  • Bidders will be invited for scheduled opening of bids after receiving the notice of no objection letter.

Additional Information

  • Bid price must be less than $30 million or 2 billion pesos.

Conclusion

  • No further queries from bidders.
  • Motion for termination of the meeting requested and approved.