(NAR) VOL. 29 NO. 2/ APRIL - JUNE 18
Section 3.2.1.3.
“If results of said assessment or cost-benefit analysis, conducted by the end-user, continue to favor the existing service provider, then the Head of the Procuring Entity may simply renew its services. If it does not, then the procuring entity should bid said services in accordance with Subsection 3.2.2 of these guidelines. For efficiency and economy, during the effectivity of the contract, or upon its renewal, the PE may consider the expansion or reduction of the services provided by the existing service provider subject to the need of the PE and the best way by which such need may be addressed and satisfied, subject to existing budgeting, accounting and auditing rules.”
Section 3.2.2.1
“If there is more than one service contractor operating within the area, competitive public bidding or any of the applicable alternative methods of procurement.”
Section 3.3.1.2
“At the end of each year, however, the procuring entity must assess the quality of service provided by its ISP. For instance, it must compare the cost charged by said ISP and the range of services it offers as against other service providers in the area. It may also consider new technologies that may prove less costly or those that are more advantageous to the government in terms of use, capacity and services offered, e.g. bandwidth, speed, platform, additional services, such as, but not limited to cloud computing, cloud storage, etc.”
“In assessing the quality of service provided by its ISP, procuring entities are encouraged to consult the Department of Information and Communications Technology or National Telecommunications Commission, or other relevant government agencies regarding any new policy or directive in the implementation or use of new technology.”
Section 3.3.1.3
“If the results of said assessment or cost-benefit analysis, conducted by the end-user, continue to favor the existing ISP, then the Head of the Procuring Entity may simply renew its services. If it does not, then the procuring entity should bid said services in accordance with subsection 3.3.2 of these guidelines. For efficiency and economy, during the effectivity of the contract, or upon its renewal, the PE may consider the expansion or reduction of the services provided by the existing service provider subject to the need of the PE and the best way by which such need may be addressed and satisfied, subject to existing budgeting, accounting and auditing rules.”WHEREAS, after careful and due deliberation, the Board approved the proposed amendment to Sections 3.2.1.3; 3.2.2.1; 3.3.1.2; 3.3.1.3 and 3.3.2.1 of the Guidelines;
Section 3.3.2.1
“If there are more than one service contractor operating within the area, public bidding or any of the applicable alternative methods of procurement.”
ORIGINAL | AMENDED |
3.2.1.3 If results of said assessment or cost-benefit analysis continue to favor the existing service provider, then the procuring entity may simply renew its services. If it does not, then the procuring entity should bid said services in accordance with Subsection 3.2.2 of these guidelines. | 3.2.1.3. If results of said assessment or cost-benefit analysis, conducted by the end-user, continue to favor the existing service provider, then the Head of the Procuring Entity may simply renew its services. If it does not, then the procuring entity should bid said services in accordance with Subsection 3.2.2 of these guidelines. For efficiency and economy, during the effectivity of the contract, or upon its renewal, the PE may consider the expansion or reduction of the services provided by the existing service provider subject to the need of the PE and the best way by which such need may be addressed and satisfied, subject to existing budgeting, accounting and auditing rules. |
3.2.2.1 If there is more than one service contractor operating within the area, competitive public bidding; | 3.2.2.1 If there is more than one service contractor operating within the area, competitive public bidding or any of the applicable alternative methods of procurement. |
3.3.1.2 At the end of each year, however, the procuring entity must assess the quality of service provided by its ISP. For instance, it must compare the cost charged by said ISP and the range of services it offers as against other service providers in the area. It may also consider new technologies that may prove less costly. In assessing the quality of service provided by its ISP, procuring entities are encouraged to consult the National Telecommunications Commission, or Commission on Information and Communication Technology, or other relevant government agencies regarding any new policy or directive in the implementation or use of new technology | 3.3.1.2 At the end of each year, however, the procuring entity must assess the quality of service provided by its ISP. For instance, it must compare the cost charged by said ISP and the range of services it of fers as against other service providers in the area. It may also consider new technologies that may prove less costly or those that are more advantageous to the government in terms of use, capacity and services offered, e.g. bandwidth, speed, platform, additional services, such as, but not limited to cloud computing, cloud storage, etc. In assessing the quality of service provided by its ISP, procuring entities are encouraged to consult the Department of Information and Communications Technology or National Telecommunications Commission, or other relevant government agencies regarding any new policy or directive in the implementation or use of new technology. |
3.3.1.3 If the results of said assessment or cost-benefit analysis continue to favor the existing ISP, then the procuring entity may simply renew its services. If it does not, then the procuring entity should bid said services in accordance with subsection 3.3.2 of these guidelines. | 3.3.1.3 If the results of said assessment or cost-benefit analysis, conducted by the end-user, continue to favor the existing ISP, then the Head of the Procuring Entity may simply renew its services. If it does not, then the procuring entity should bid said services in accordance with subsection 3.3.2 of these guidelines. For efficiency and economy, during the effectivity of the contract, or upon its renewal, the PE may consider the expansion or reduction of the services provided by the existing service provider subject to the need of the PE and the best way by which such need may be addressed and satisfied, subject to existing budgeting, accounting and auditing rules. |
3.3.2.1 If there is more than one service contractor operating within the area, public bidding; | 3.3.2.1 If there is more than one service contractor operating within the area, public bidding or any of the applicable alternative methods of procurement. |