The Bacolod City government took a critical step towards securing its waste management future, as the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) opened and evaluated proposals for major garbage and landfill contracts on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
Two Firms Compete for Multi-Million Peso Contracts
The bidding, held at the Sangguniang Panlungsod Session Hall, saw participation from at least two private contractors for the primary services. The current service provider, IPM Construction and Development Corporation (IPM-CDC), is seeking to renew its role, facing competition from International Solid Waste Integrated Management Specialist.
The city is offering a substantial budget for these essential services. The Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) for garbage collection, hauling, and disposal is set at P330 million. An additional P110 million is allocated for the management, operation, and maintenance of the city's sanitary landfill.
Separate Bidding for Landfill Expansion
A related but separate bidding process was conducted for the construction of Sanitary Landfill Cell No. 5. For this project, with an ABC of P65.7 million, three companies submitted bids. The two bidders from the main contract were joined by D.C. Sandil Construction and Realty Development Inc.
Councilor Homer Bais, who chairs the City Council's committee on environment, confirmed the proceedings. He noted that the BAC had already held a pre-bidding conference on December 5, 2025, at the Bacolod City Government Center, where terms and other requirements were clarified with interested bidders.
Scrutiny Over Current Contractor's Performance
The bidding occurs under a cloud of scrutiny regarding the incumbent contractor. IPM-CDC's existing agreement is set to expire on December 31, 2025. Prior to the bidding, the City Council approved a resolution requesting Mayor Greg Gasataya to defer payments to the company.
The resolution, authored by Councilor Dindo Ramos, cited concerns over alleged delays, deficiencies, and inconsistencies in IPM-CDC's performance. The deferment aims to allow for a thorough evaluation of the company's potential liabilities, which may include liquidated damages and unperformed services.
Despite these performance concerns, Councilor Bais affirmed that it is within IPM-CDC's right to participate in the new bidding process. He expressed hope that whichever firm wins the contract will strictly adhere to all terms of reference to prevent service complaints from residents across the city's barangays.
The outcome of this bidding will determine who manages Bacolod's solid waste for the coming years, a service critical to public health and urban cleanliness. The BAC's evaluation will now determine the most responsive and compliant bidder for the massive contract.
