Section 52Sec./Art. 52

Eligibility Requirements for the Procurement of Goods, Infrastructure Projects, and Consulting Services. - The BAC or, under special circumstance specified in the IRR, its duly designated organic office, shall require the submission of the prospective bidder's valid and updated PhilGEPS Certificate of Registration and Membership to ensure that the bidder is technically, legally, and financially capable to undertake the proposed project for the procurement of Goods, Infrastructure Projects, and Consulting Services within the period set forth in the Invitation to Bid.

A prospective bidder may be allowed to submit its eligibility requirement electronically. However, the said bidder shall later on certify under oath as to the correctness of the statements made and the completeness and authenticity of the documents submitted.

For procurement of Goods and Infrastructure Projects, joint ventures may participate: Provided, That the primary purpose of each member of the joint venture must be similar on related to the requirement of the project to be out: Provided, further, That each member of the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable to the Procuring Entity in cases of breach or failure to comply with the requirements of the project.

The documents submitted to support the issuance of the PhilGEPS Certificate of Registration and Membership shall be subject to validation by the BAC during post-qualification.

The bidder shall ensure that its Certificate of Registration and Membership are current and updated. The failure to update its Certificate with the current and updated supporting documents shall result in the automatic suspension of the bidder's certificate.