WHAT IS CPES?
CPES is a uniform rating system for evaluating the performance of constructors based on a set of criteria. The evaluation is done at certain stages during the actual construction of the project, and upon its completion.
WHAT LAW GOVERNS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CPES?
The implementation of CPES is governed by Section 12, Annex E of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 9184 (Government Procurement Reform Act). This law states that, all government procuring entities implementing infrastructure projects are mandated to evaluate the performance of constructors using the CPES. This requirement covers all national government agencies, department, bureau, office, or instrumentality of the Government, including Government-Owned and/or Controlled Corporations (GOCCs), Government Financial Institutions (GFIs), State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and Local Government Units (LGUs).
HOW DOES THE CPES PROGRAM STARTED?
In 1990, the Philippine Constructors Association (PCA), in cooperation with the CIAP held the 1st Philippine Construction Industry Congress which recommended all government agencies to submit to the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP) information on the performance of constructors in their projects to be the basis for determining their contracting capacity for purposes of awarding a project.
Taking cognizance of the value of the above recommendation, the CIAP, through one of its implementing boards, the Philippine Domestic Construction Board (PDCB), spearheaded the development of the CPES, by creating several working committees composed of representatives from government and private agencies. This is the same committee who formulated the 1st CPES Implementing Guidelines which was finally approved by the National Economic and Development Authority—Committee on Infrastructure (NEDA-InfraCom) on 30 January 1998 and implemented in 2000.
WHAT DOES CPES HOPE TO ACHIEVE?
The CPES is envisioned to provide information on the performance of constructors in government projects which may be used as basis for prequalification/eligibility check of constructors, agency shortlist, awarding of contracts, project monitoring and control, blacklisting of constructors, policy review/formulation, industry planning, and credential/incentives/award.
In addition, this systematic monitoring and evaluation of constructor’s performance, will give the following benefits to the construction industry:
- Early detection of problem areas encountered in the project and determination of appropriate corrective actions;
- Provide necessary safeguards to ensure that the interest of government is at all times protected;
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the country’s construction capability.
WHO IS IN CHARGE OF CPES IMPLEMENTATION?
The CIAP through the PDCB ensures that the CPES is implemented by concerned agencies of the government.
WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES OF CPES?
- Establish a uniform set of criteria for rating the performance of constructors;
- Develop a centralized base of information on the performance rating of constructors which can be used as reference for licensing, eligibility, screening, quality improvement, and other purposes of government agencies, project owners, financing institutions, insurance companies and other interested parties; and
- Contribute in ensuring that infrastructure projects are conformed with the specified requirements of project owners.
WHO WILL BE EVALUATED USING CPES?
All constructors (local, foreign, joint ventures and consortia) licensed by the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB), and undertaking public construction projects in the Philippines are covered by the CPES.