Key Takeaways from the New Government Procurement Act (Part XIV)

Without prejudice to criminal and civil liabilities under applicable laws, including their accessory penalties, if any, administrative liability attaches to private entities, such as suppliers, contractors or consultants that are subject to any of the following penalties:

1. Any appropriate corrective measure, depending on the severity of the offense considering its disadvantages to the Government of the Philippines (GOP), shall be imposed in accordance with the guidelines of the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB);

2. Suspension shall be imposed for offenses committed under the New Government Procurement Act. The entity is prohibited from participating in any procurement of the Procuring Entity concerned for a given period; or

3. Blacklisting shall be imposed in case offenses occur under this Act. The entity shall be disqualified from participating in all government procurements for a given period or perpetually, as the case may be. 

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