For HOPE (esp. local chief executives) and politicians to address political intervention/pressures (96 votes)

1. No local officials with co-terminus appointment to be appointed to BAC e.g. Provincial Administrator. 1 dot
2. The LCE should not be the appointing authority of the BAC. 1 dot
3. BAC membership should be mandated or imposed by the IRR and not to be delegated by the LCE. 1 dot
4. Separate forum for the HOPE should be conducted. 7 dots
5. Strengthen the provision that provide legal assistance to BAC in cases problems arise. 6 dots
6. Deployment of watchdogs in the implementation of the procurement law. 2 dots
7. Discourage political accommodation. 1 dot
8. Politicians/LCEs should be given an orientation on RA 9184 and should be enlightened on the effects of their interference on the implementation of the law. 5 dots
9. LCE to undergo mandatory training on GPRA; create proper information drive to LCEs on GPRA. 9 dots
10. Local Chief Executive’s mandatory training relative to RA 9184. 8 dots
11. Open bidding to the public and not just to a “preferred few”. 1 dot
12. Invite the politicians for a seminar to apprise them of the law. 5 dots
13. Political will (of LCEs) in implementation of RA 9184. 4 dots
14. GPPB should consistently conduct the service of seminars/trainings for procurement professionals, including all elected officials. 11 dots
15. It is suggested that the LCE’s & other LGU officials shall be oriented on RA 9184 (otherwise, no IRA) 6 dots
16. All LCEs must undergo training / seminar on RA 9184. 10 dots
17. The CM as the head of the procuring entity should be more accountable than the rest of the BAC. This will deter the meddling of the CM in proceedings of the BAC and the compliance of the law. This will encourage them to fulfill their duties to the fullest. 1 dot
18. Any member of the BAC should not be related to the local chief executive. 1 dot
19. Include Impeachment provision under the Penalty Clause of the IRR. (severe sanctions) 2 dots
20. Require the boss to undergo mandatory seminar / training regarding procurement process (so they will be enlightened). 7 dots
21. Stress the independence of BAC in the conduct of bidding. 4 dots
22. Seminars or trainings should be conducted for top level officials with emphasis on the observance or strict compliance of the IRR. 3 dots

For BAC, TWG, Secretariat, bidders, and other stakeholders to address delayed procurement and failed biddings (91 votes)

1. More extensive trainings on RA 9184/IRR to LGU Barangay BAC officials. 7 dots
2. Appropriate for the training for BAC, TWG and barangay officials. 1 dot
3. HOPE shall be reoriented by the TSO regarding timelines, etc. to avoid delays 5 dots
4. Include LCEs / public officials / department heads in seminars and conferences on RA 9184.
   1 dot
5. The national government (DILG) must oblige the local elected officials to undergo training on the implementation of RA 9184. 8 dots
6. LCEs should attend trainings for a better appreciation of RA 9184. 1 dot
7. Massive information dissemination and inclusion of end-users on RA 9184 trainings/seminars. 3 dots
8. Bidders should also attend to trainings & seminars on RA 9184 to become aware. 1 dot
9. LCEs want to short cut the procurement process; this makes the training compulsory so they could appreciate its process. 1 dot
10. Provide simplified barangay procurement manual to the barangay level. 1 dot
11. Require all HOPE/LCE’s to attend seminars on RA 9184 & its IRR and include in their agenda the topic/s regarding RA 9184 3 dots
12. Distribute primer. 1 dot
13. Mandatory training on procurement of all stakeholders in the procuring entities to include HOPE (LCEs & agency heads) with legislature people. 12 dots
14. Periodic trainings / updates of GPRA for BAC & TWG. 2 dots
15. GPPB to coordinate with the different leagues to invite local officials to sit down seriously (training/workshops) and learn by heart the provisions of the law, RA 9184. 7 dots
16. Provide a venue for them to have a sufficient background of the provisions of the law. 1 dot
17. Dissemination of information, education & development of “hardcopy” FAQs/primer by the GPPB (being the primary “interpreter” of the GPRA) 6 dots
18. GPPB should regularly disseminate information to procuring entities. 3 dots
19. Conduct regular training sessions for BAC Sec & TWG. 3 dots
20. Conduct separate trainings and workshops for officials. 2 dots
21. Educate senior officials on the Procurement law. 4 dots
22. GPPB-TSO should conduct more training for bidder – suppliers so that they may appreciate more the reasons why such requirements are needed in the bidding process. Procuring entities should also be trained so they can also conduct training for bidder-supplier. 7 dots
23. There must be a mandatory training for BAC sponsored by the Government. 6 dots
24. There should be continuous orientation for contractors on the provisions of RA 9184 and other updates through relevant organizations. 2 dots
25. BAC members should be required to have or undergo training-seminars on GPRA with the corresponding certificate of attendance. 3 dots