Procurement Laws
Government procurement advisory under RA 9184 & the New Government Procurement Act, bidding protests, and PhilGEPS compliance.
Practice Scope & Legal Framework
Government procurement in the Philippines is governed by stringent statutory rules. Our attorneys guide private contractors and sovereign agencies through the complexities of Republic Act No. 9184 and the recently enacted New Government Procurement Act (RA 12009).
Areas of Practice
- Bid Preparation & Compliance Diligence: Review of Bidding Documents, eligibility requirements, and technical/financial bid compliance.
- Protest Mechanisms & Bidding Disputes: Filing formal requests for reconsideration before Bids and Awards Committees (BAC) and protests before the Head of Procuring Entity (HoPE).
- Post-Award & Contract Execution: Contract performance bonds, warranty securities, variations, and liquidated damages mitigation.
- Defense Against Blacklisting: Vigorous defense in administrative blacklisting proceedings initiated by procuring entities before the GPPB and the courts.
Discuss your procurement laws matter
Contact our Quezon City office with a brief summary of your matter, the parties involved, and any known dates or deadlines. The initial inquiry helps the firm assess the appropriate next steps.
Prepare a timeline and a list of relevant documents for discussion. Please avoid sending confidential documents through the initial inquiry form until the firm confirms how to share them.
Office location and contact detailsQuestions about procurement laws
What is the mandatory procedure for protesting a BAC disqualification?
A bidder must file a written Request for Reconsideration within three (3) calendar days. If denied, a verified protest accompanied by a protest fee must be filed with the HoPE within seven (7) calendar days.
Group Counsel
Atty. Levy John L.V. Lalusis
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Atty. Diosdado Anselmo Q. Lalusis
Administrative Law & Regulatory Compliance, Professional Regulation, Academic & Criminological Jurisprudence, and Trial Advocacy
Atty. Leo Anselmo L.V. Lalusis
High-Profile Criminal Defense, Congressional Inquiries, DOJ/Ombudsman/Sandiganbayan Litigation, and Data Privacy