“By 2030 DPWH is an effective and efficient government agency…” To realize the Department’s vision, efficiency and transparency in the way it conducts its business are, undoubtedly, two of the most noteworthy indicators. The Civil Works Registry (CWR) is an application system that is geared toward such objective. Used to register contractors and to determine their eligibility to bid for a given project, the
CWR’s structured and systematic procedure has greatly enhanced the objectivity, efficiency, and transparency of the eligibility process, consequently minimizing legal risks and issues.
CWR’s main features include:
One time submission of documents to register
Information update can be done at any time.
Contractor information is verified against the Contract Profile
Built-in internal controls
The CWR benefits Contractors because…
Forms were simplified
Forms are submitted/ updated one time annually but can be updated at anytime
No more submission of voluminous documents to express interest on a project
Report stating reason/s for ineligibility can be obtained
On the part of the Department, the CWR delivers the following benefits:
Saves time and resources
Provides transparent and objective validation
Ensures that only technically and financially capable firms are able to submit bids
The system has also integrated a strike / suspension module to penalize contractor/s who are found to be flippant with regards the bidding process. The system not only penalizes contractors who are unable to finish civil works, but also creates a pool of competent contractors for bidding a certain project.
The CWR is now being used at Central Office and Regional Offices, and shortly, to be likewise implemented in the District Engineering Offices (DEOs). The Department Order for CWR’s implementation by DEOs is currently underway. Meanwhile, a Memorandum issued by the Central Procurement Office (CPO) on August 13,