Section 8Sec./Art. 8

Detailed Engineering for the Procurement of Infrastructure Projects. - With the exception of an Infrastructure Project under a design-and-build scheme, no bidding and ward of contract for Infrastructure Projects shall be made unless the detailed engineering investigations, surveys, and designs for the project which shall consider among others, the impact on the environment, have been sufficiently carried out and duly approved in accordance with the standards and specifications prescribed by the HoPE concerned or the duly authorized representative, and the acquisition of right-of-way pursuant to Republic Act No. 10752 has been accomplished.

Procuring Entities may consider architectural design that is well-curated and aesthetic to ensure that the Infrastructure Project not only meets functional requirements but also contributes to its overall appeal and architectural integrity.