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Invitation to Bid for Construction of Level III Water System of Paete, Laguna
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The Municipality of Paete, in partnership with the Local Government Sector Funds – Green Economic Fund for 2026, is seeking qualified contractors to design, supply, and construct a Level III water distribution system within the municipality of Paete, Laguna. The project will deliver a comprehensive network of water supply infrastructure that satisfies the technical specifications for a Level III system as defined by national water supply standards, ensuring continuous and potable water service to the municipality’s residents.
The construction work will comprise a range of civil and hydraulic activities, including installation of concrete and masonry structures, earthworks and excavation, laying of mains and distribution pipes, proper bedding and backfilling of conduits, comprehensive testing and commissioning of the system, and the installation of project signage. Completion of the entire work is required within a 144‑calendar‑day period from the issuance of the contract, and bidders must demonstrate, within the last ten years, successful execution of a comparable water supply project. Eligible bidders include Filipino citizens, sole proprietorships, cooperatives, and partnerships with a majority Filipino ownership, in accordance with the New Government Procurement Act.
All contractors must deliver a fully operational Level III water distribution system that conforms to national water supply standards.
Description
Province of Laguna
Municipality of Paete
Tel. Nos. (049) 501-6490-101, (049) 557-0001
Invitation to Bid for
Construction of Level III Water System of Paete, Laguna
1) The Municipality of Paete, Laguna, through the LGSF-GEF year 2026 intends to apply the sum of Twenty-five million pesos only (Php25,000,000.00) being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payments under the contract for Construction of Level III Water System of Paete, Laguna with Project Identification Number IP-021-26LEVELIII. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at bid opening.
Description of Works:
General Requirements 1 LS
Concrete and Mansonry 1 LS
Excavation Works 1 LS
Pipe Laying Works 1 LS
Bedding & Backfill 1 LS
Testing and Commissioning 1 LS
Project Signages 1 LS
2) The Municipality of Paete, Laguna now invites bids for Construction of Level III Water System of Paete, Laguna with Project Identification Number IP-021-26LEVELIII. Completion of the Works is required 144 Calendar days. Bidders should have completed, within 10 years from the date of submission and receipt of bids, a contract similar to the Project. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II. Instructions to Bidders (ITB).
3) Bidding will be conducted through competitive bidding procedures using a non-discretionary “pass/fail” criterion as specified in the IRR, otherwise known as the “New Government Procurement Act (NGPA)”.
Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, cooperatives, and partnerships or organizations with at least sixty percent (60%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines.
4) Interested bidders may obtain further information from Municipality of Paete, Laguna and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from 8:00 am to 5:00pm.
5) A complete set of Bidding Documents may be acquired by interested bidders on September 10-29, 2026 @9:00am from the address below and upon payment of the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents, pursuant to the latest Guidelines issued by the GPPB, in the amount of twenty-five thousand pesos only (Php25,000.00)
It may also be downloaded free of charge from the website of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and the website of the Procuring Entity, provided that bidders shall pay the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the submission of their bids.
6) The Municipality of Paete, Laguna will hold a Pre-Bid Conference on September 17, 2026 @9:30a m at Municipal Building, Municipal Hall, 3rd floor J.V. Quesada St. Brgy Ibaba Del Sur, Paete, Laguna which shall be open to prospective bidders.
7) Bids must be duly received by the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) Secretariat through manual submission at the address indicated below on or before September 10-29, 2026@9:00 am. Late bids shall not be accepted.
8) All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated in ITB Clause 16.
9) Bid opening shall be on September 29, 2026 @ 9:30 am at Municipal Building, Municipal Hall 3rd floor J.V. Quesada St. Brgy Ibaba Del sur, Paete, Laguna. Bids will be opened in the presence of the Bidders’ representatives who choose to attend the activity.
10) The summary of the bidding Activities is as follow:
BAC Activities Schedule
1. Advertisement/Issuance of Bidding Documents September 10-29, 2026@9:00 am
2. Pre-bid Conference September 17, 2026 @9:30 am
3. Deadline of Submission of Bids September 29, 2026@9:00 am
4. Opening of Bids September 29, 2026@ 9:30 am
5. Bid Evaluation September 30, 2026
6. Post-qualification October 1-2, 2026
7. Notice of Award October 6, 2026
8. Contract Agreement October 15, 2026
9. Notice to Proceed October 16, 2026
11) The Municipality of Paete, Laguna reserves the right to reject any and all bids, declare a failure of bidding, or not award the contract at any time prior to contract award in accordance with Section 70 of R.A. No. 12009, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders.
12) For further information, please refer to:
CHRISTINE M. CAINTO
Office of the Bac Secretariat
Christine M. Cainto
Bac Secretariat
J.V. Quesada St. Brgy Ibaba del sur Paete, Laguna
odacrem_12@yahoo.com /gsopaetelaguna@gmail.com
(049) 501-6490 Loc. 101
paete.gov.ph
13) You may visit the following websites:
For downloading of Bidding Documents: Paete.gov.ph and Philgeps.gov.ph
[Date of Issue: August 19, 2026
Engr. John Laurence M. Cadawas
BAC CHAIRMAN
Line Items
Item No. : 1
Product/Service Name : Construction of Level III Water System
Description : Construction of Level III Water System
Quantity : 1
UOM : Lot
Budget (PHP) : 25,000,000.00
Pre-bid Conference
Date : 17/09/2026
Time : 9:30 AM
Venue : Municipal Building, Municipal Hall, 3rd floor J.V. Quesada St. Brgy Ibaba Del Sur, Paete, Laguna
Reference Number: 13233464
Area of Delivery: Laguna
Trade Agreement: Implementing Rules and Regulations
Procurement Mode: Public Bidding
Classification: Civil Works
Category: Construction Projects
Bid Supplements: 1
Document Request List: 5