Section 75Sec./Art. 75

Inclusive Procurement Program. - To provide equal opportunities to the vulnerable and marginalized sectors, as well as microenterprises, social enterprises, and startups, Procuring Entities shall encourage active participation of the registered sectors in all procurement activities, giving weight to inclusivity in programs involving gender and ethnic equity, poverty reduction and respect to fundamental labor standards. This program shall likewise be considered by the Procuring Entity when an appropriation law earmarks an amount for projects specifically contracted out to any of these sectors.

The GPPB shall develop procurement policies that engender an enabling environment for meaningful competition across all bidders and incorporate social considerations and gender parity in the procurement of Goods, Infrastructure Projects, and Consulting Services. It shall also issue policy guidelines on how Procuring Entities can implement gender responsive approaches in public procurement in relation to project planning, eligibility and selection criteria, contract performance, and grounds for exclusion/suspension/blacklisting.