As prescribed in Section 4.4 of the DOE DC 2023-06-0021, updates on the status of the Competitive Selection Process (CSP) will be posted on the CSP E-Portal, however as of the moment, it is still not available.

The CSP activities have progressed as scheduled, with the latest key milestones outlined below:

  • March 25: The Invitation to Bid (ITB) was published.
  • March 26: Commencement of the acceptance of Pre-Qualification requirements.
  • April 7: Pre-Bid Conference held at Marina Seaview, Lapu-Lapu City.
  • April 16: Clarificatory Conference successfully conducted, addressing issues related to the Power Supply Agreement (PSA) and other emerging concerns.
  • May 17: Opening of Bids successfully conducted at 10:00 AM at Marina Seaview, Lapu-Lapu City.
  • May 19 to June 2: Post Qualification Review was undertaken at MECO’s Main Office. The BAC has already made a recommendation through a resolution to MECO’s Board of Directors.

The Post Qualification Review was conducted from May 19 to June 2 ensuring compliance with the Terms of Reference and procedural requirements.

Despite the continued unavailability of the CSP E-Portal, updates will remain accessible through our official website to ensure transparency and keep all stakeholders informed.