APPENDIX 9
GUIDELINES FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND INDEMNIFICATION OF BIDS
AND AWARDS COMMITTEE (BAC) MEMBERS AND ITS SUPPORT STAFF
1. SCOPE
These guidelines shall govern the indemnification package for public officials providing services in and
for the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) pursuant to and in accordance with Section 73 of Republic
Act No. 9184 (R.A. 9184), otherwise known as "Government Procurement Reform Act" and its
Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) 114 . These guidelines shall apply to all branches, agencies,
departments, bureaus, offices and instrumentalities of the Government, induding Government-Owned
and/or Controlled Corporations (GOCCs), Government Financial Institutions (GPIs), State Universities
and Colleges (SUCs), and Local Government Units (LGUs).
2. PURPOSE
These guidelines are formulated to meet the following objectives:
2.1. To prescribe the rules and procedures in granting legal assistance and indemnification to the
Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) members and BAC Support Staff.
2.2. To ensure that the mandate to insulate government procurement personnel from the unnecessary
loss, damage or injury arising from the lawful exercise of their functions is Implemented in
accordance with the provisions of R.A. 9184.
2.3. To establish the legal parameters for the effective implementation of the legal assistance and
indemnification provided for BAC members and BAC Support Staff.
3. DEFINITION OF TERMS
3.1. BAC. Refers to the Bids and Awards Committee as defined and established in accordance with
Rule V of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) 115 of RA 9184.
3.2. BAC members. Refer to the regular and provisional members of the BAC determined
accordance with Rule V of the IRR.
3.3. indemnification. Refers to the assistance or remuneration given to the members of the BAC
and/or the BAC Support Staff for any loss, damage, or injury caused to them by reason of the lawful
performance of their duty.
As amended by GPPB Resolution 03-2011, dated 28 January 2011, published in the Manila Times on 6
April 2011