In line with the continuing commitment of the Department to provide quality infrastructure projects consistent with a proactive program to upgrade quality standards, all Large "A", Medium "B", and Medium "A" contractors shall be required to seek an ISO 9000 Certification from a recognized accreditation body to ensure that the systems and procedures used by said contractors are quality-assured and conform with international standards.

A period of two (2) years is hereby prescribed for this undertaking, to give contractors ample time to comply with said requirement. Thus, effective January 1,2013, the ISO 9000 Certification will be an added requirement in the eligibility screening/prequalification of contractors for the procurement of infrastructure projects costing PhP 100 M up to PhP 300 M or projects requiring contractors with a size range of Large "A", Medium "B", or Medium "A".

This Order shall take effect immediately.


Adopted: 15 October 2010


(SGD.) ROGELIO L. SINGSON
Secretary