The format of dates is mm/dd/yyyy.

Eligibility check and short listing shall not exceed 20 calendar days. Valid input for this field is from 3 to 20 only. (Section 24.5.4 of the RIRR of RA 9184)

Pre-bid Conference can be extended until twelve (12) calendar days before the deadline for the Submission and Receipt of Bids. However, for exceptional circumstances, it can be extended until thirty (30) calendar days before the deadline for the Submission of Receipt of Bids. Allowed input for this field is from 4 to 63 only. (SECTION. 22.2 of the RIRR of RA 9184)

Submission of Bid can be extended up to 75 calendar days from the last day of advertisement. Allowed input for this field is from 16 to 75 (if Pre-bid is applicable) and 4 to 75 (if Pre-bid is not applicable).

Notification for negotiation shall be completed within three (3) calendar days in accordance with Section 33.2.5 of the IRR, except for item (e) thereof. Valid input for this field is from 1 to 3 only

Negotiations with any one consultant shall be completed within 10 calendar days. Valid input for this field is from 1 to 10 only

The entire evaluation process including the submission of the results to the Head of Procuring Entity for approval shall be completed in not more than 21 calendar days after the deadline for receipt of proposals. Allowed input for this field is from 1 to 23 only.

Post-qualification shall be completed in not more than 7 calendar days. In exceptional cases, period may be extended by the Head of Procuring Entity not exceeding 30 calendar days. Allowed input is from 1 to 7 calendar days (8 to 30 calendar days exceptional cases)

Issuance of Notice of Award shall be completed within a period not exceeding seven (7) calendar days, in the case of GOCCs and GFIs, the period provided herein is 15 calendar days. Allowed input for this field is from 2 to 7 only (8 to 15 for GOCCs and GFIs).

The procuring entity shall enter into contract with the winning bidder within the same 10 day period provided that all the documentary requirements are compiled with. Allowed input for this field is from 2 to 10 only.

The approving authority for the contract or his duly authorized representative shall be given a maximum of 15 calendar days to approve or disapprove it. In the case of GOCCs and GFIs, a maximum of 25 calendar days to approve or disapprove the contract. Allowed input for this field is from 1 to 15 and 16 to 25 for GOCCs and GFIs.

The procuring entity shall issue a Notice to Proceed together with a copy of the approved contract to the successful bidder within three (3) calendar days from the date of approval of the contract by the appropriate government approving authority. Allowed input for this field is from 1 to 3 only.