CEBU, Philippines - The Talisay City council has approved the P1.9-million asphalt overlay project intended for various roads in the city.
Vice Mayor Romeo Villarante said that prior to the implementation of the project, the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) needs to endorse it to the council for approval.
Villarante said the approval from the city council is needed in order ensure fairness and transparency in the bidding proces.
City Councilor Edward Alesna, chairman of the committee on budget and finance, has recommended that Gela Construction, the lowest calculated responsive bidder, has complied with all the requirements.
The council has given the green light to Mayor Johnny De los Reyes to enter into a contract with GELA construction.
At least 16 major roads in Talisay City are being rehabilitated.
Aside from the city government, first district Rep. Gerald Anthony “Samsam†Gullas said about P10 million of road-asphalting and rehabilitation projects are already being carried out by the Department of Public Works and Highways.
Undergoing rehabilitation are Biasong road, Burgos road, Bascon road, Fresco Deiparine road, Fidel Bas road, Linao-Mohon road, Linao to Maghaway road, P. del Rosario street, Poblacion to Cansojong road, Polong Deiparine road, Pooc road to Cong. A. Bacaltos street, Rabaya street, Ramona Street, and Rizal street.
Gullas said these road projects are part of his infrastructure program planned for his district, which includes Talisay. (FREEMAN)