WHEREAS, Section 6 of Republic Act No. 9184 (R.A. 9184) provides that to systematize the procurement process, avoid confusion and ensure transparency the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) shall pursue the development of generic procurement manuals and standard bidding forms for mandatory use by all government agencies;

WHEREAS, the GPPB, in its meeting held last 14 June 2006, approved and adopted the Generic Procurement Manuals (GPM) for use by all procuring entities effective January 2007

WHEREAS, all government agencies are encouraged to customize the provisions of the GPM to better suit their organizational structure and procurement activities, subject to approval by the GPPB;

WHEREAS, the draft Customized Procurement Manuals of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), was forwarded to the Technical Support Office (TSO) of the GPPB last 07 November 2007;

WHEREAS, the GPPB-TSO reviewed the draft DENR Customized Procurement Manuals and noted that the latest GPPB resolutions, guidelines and issuances have already been incorporated therein;

WHEREAS, the GPPB-TSO endorsed for approval the DENR Customized Procurement Manuals to the Inter-Agency Technical Working Group (IATWG) of the GPPB:

WHEREAS, the Inter-Agency Technical Working Group, in a joint meeting with the GPPB, on 14 December 2007, has adopted the endorsement of the GPPB-TSO and recommended the approval of the DENR Customized Procurement Manuals;

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing, WE, the Members of the GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT POLICY BOARD, by virtue of the powers vested on US by law, hereby RESOLVE to approve, as WE hereby approve the Customized Procurement Manuals of the DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES for its adoption and official use.

This resolution shall take effect immediately,

Adopted; 14 Dec. 2007

(SGD.) ROLANDO G. ANDAYA, JR.
Secretary
Department of Budget and Management

Also signed by other representatives of:

Department of National Defense
Department of Public Works and Highways
Department of Finance
Department of Trade and industry
Department of Transportation and Communications
Private Sector Representative