PROJECT DEVELOPMENT  DEPARTMENT

• Coordinates in the formulation/updating of the medium and long term port development plan and in the identification of port projects to be undertaken by PPA.
  

• Prepares the port master plans, identifies facilities needed and determines the phasing in the development of the projects in coordination with PDOs/PMOs.  
  

• Undertakes surveys, soil boring/tests, site investigations, inspection of damage port facilities and other field investigations required in the conduct of studies on existing ports as well as new ports.  
  

• Conducts feasibility studies to include the preparation of environmental impact studies.  
  

• Formulates the design criteria and performs the design analysis of new port facilities and also for major rehabilitation works.  
  

• Prepares the annual  infrastructure program and  budget for capital projects to be implemented by the Head and Field Offices.  
  

• Prepares scope of work, cost estimates, construction schedules/drawings, program of works, specifications and other bidding documents.  
  

• Prepares the port zone delineation as basis for the issuance of a Presidential Proclamation pursuant to E.O. 410 in coordination with PDOs/PMOs.  
  

• Evaluates proposed development of private ports in coordination with the OAGM-Operations and OAGM-Finance and Administration.  
  

• Undertakes monitoring and post evaluation of projects, especially capital infrastructure projects.  
  

• Coordinates review/revision of PPA Port System.
  

• Assists in the conduct of Constructors Performance Evaluation System on capital infrastructure projects in coordination with FCMD and other concerned RCs.

• Prepares the bidding documents for BOT/Private financed projects (PPA Solicited Proposals) and evaluates private sector initiated projects (unsolicited proposals).  
  

• Performs other related functions.

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT  DEPARTMENT
Project Study Division

• Coordinates with PDOs/PMOs in the formulation/updating of master plans, medium and long term development plans and determines phasing of development of the projects.
  

• Conducts inventory and investigation of port facilities to determine their status and need for rehabilitation.  Study port operations as this affects the overall port performance and efficient utilization of the facilities.  
  

• Undertakes the projection of cargo, passenger and vessel traffic and the determination of the capacities of existing facilities and on this basis and No. 2 above determines which ports needs immediate expansion and/or rehabilitation.  
  

• Undertakes technical, operational, economic and financial evaluation of port projects to determine their feasibility.  
  

• Undertakes periodic and post evaluation of projects implemented by the Head Office for purposes of among others reprogramming / realignment of projects.  
  

• Coordinates review/revision of PPA Port System.  
  

• Undertakes the preparation of Initial Environmental Examination/ Environmental Assessment Studies for infrastructure projects.  
  

• Determines the need for hydrographic and topographic surveys.  
  

• Assists in the performance of the functions of the Technical Working Group, PEAC, on Consultancy Services for F/S.  
  

• Performs other related functions.

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT  DEPARTMENT
Detailed Engineering Division

• Undertakes the architectural and detailed engineering design of structures and facilities required in port projects.  
  

• Prepares the bill of quantities, cost estimates and Program of Works for projects initiated at the Head Office.  Reviews the Program of Works for projects submitted by the PDOs and/or PMOs.  
  

• Prepares the technical specifications, working drawings and other tender documents needed for the bidding and implementation of the projects.  
  

• Prepares  construction schedule of projects.  
  

• Undertakes the necessary major revisions and/or modification of designs.  
  

• Assists in the bidding of contracts for port projects as well as in the evaluation of  Consultancy Proposals for Detailed Engineering Studies.  
  

• Undertakes structural condition survey of existing port facilities, especially the piers/wharves.  
  

• In coordination with the Project Study Division (PSD), determines the need and scope of soil investigation works to be undertaken in a port.  
  

• Assists in the conduct of the Constructors Performance Evaluation System on capital infrastructure projects in coordination with FCMD and other concerned RCs.  
  

• Conducts research/keep abreast on the latest trend and technology on port design and construction.  
  

• Performs other related functions.

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT  DEPARTMENT
Special Projects Division

• Reviews/updates PPA procedures/guidelines in the processing and evaluation of projects under the BOT scheme or other public-private partnership schemes.  
  

• Prepares instructions to bidders, terms of reference, performance standards and specifications and other bidding documents for BOT/Private financed projects.  
  

• Acts as secretariat to the BOT-PBAC.  
  

• Evaluates project proposals submitted by the private sector.  
  

• Coordinates with concerned government agencies concerning private-financed  projects.  
  

• Performs related functions.