Capitol to construct 12-story building

CEBU, Philippines – A 12-story building will soon rise at the Capitol compound after the provincial government has started to invite interested bidders to undertake the architectural and engineering design, feasibility study and construction supervision of the project.

Lawyer Mark Tolentino, chairman of the Bids and Awards Committee, said the consultancy services for the project is worth P57 million. The amount was earmarked in the 2015 Annual Budget.

Capitol Information Officer Ethel Natera said the proposed 12-story building will be constructed at the site where the old BAEX building was.

The old building which housed different offices was destroyed by the magnitude 7.2 earthquake on October 15, 2013.

 “The plan is primarily for disaster center but might be for other purposes too. We are looking for a consultant to prepare the complete detailed engineering plans,” Natera told The Freeman.

 Natera added the plan is to enter into a public-private partnership (PPP).

 The BAC shall draw up the short list of consultants from those who have submitted eligibi-lity documents and Expression of Interest and have been determined as eligible in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act 9184 (RA 9184), otherwise known as the “Government Procurement Reform Act”, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).

 The short list shall consist of five prospective bidders who will be entitled to submit bids.

 The contract shall be completed within 120 calendar days from the date of issuance of the notice to proceed.  (FREEMAN)