The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is bidding out P1.75 billion worth of upgrades and repairs across five provincial airports to bolster regional connectivity, the agency said.
The government is inviting prospective bidders for the P419-million Ormoc Airport Development Project. The scope of work includes airside civil works, a 2-inch stone mastic asphalt overlay with cellulose fiber for the runway, an integrated drainage system and the provision of a Runway End Safety Area (RESA).
The agency is also seeking bidders for the P431.33-million New Naga Airport Development Project, which involves the construction of a new runway strip. The P94.44-million Antique Airport Development Project has been opened for bidding to cover a 2-inch hot-laid bituminous concrete surface overlay for its runway.
Also included in the auction are the P189.63-million Kalibo International Airport Development Project, which focuses on continuing landside site development, and the P611.09-million Tacloban Airport Development Project for the construction and improvement of airside facilities.
The DOTr said the bidding would be conducted through competitive bidding procedures using a non-discretionary “pass/fail” criterion.
“Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/ sole proprietorships, cooperatives, and partnerships or organizations with at least 60 percent interest or outstanding capital stock belong to citizens of the Philippines,” the DOTr said.
Interested parties may acquire a complete set of bidding documents from Feb. 21 until March 17, 2026 for a fee of P50,000.
Bids should be received by the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) Secretariat through manual submission on or before 10 a.m. on March 17 for the New Naga and Ormoc projects. The bid submission deadline for the remaining regional airports is March 16.
“The DOTr reserves the right to reject any and all bids, declare a failure of bidding or not award the contract at any time prior to contract award in accordance with Section 70 of RA. No. 12098, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders,” the DOTr said.
