The New Government Procurement Act (NGPA) or Republic Act No. 12009, introduces the “Most Economically Advantageous Responsive Bid” or MEARB as a new award criterion in addition to the existing Lowest Calculated Responsive Bid (LCRB). The MEARB criterion may be used if the procuring entity gives high regard to both qualitative and economic values for continue reading : Fit-for-Purpose Approach under RA 12009
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