GUIDELINES FOR THE PRIVATIZATION OF THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE PARKING AREAS-PMO-NORTH HARBOR

1.1       Section 6-a (II) and (x) of PD 857, Revised Charter of PPA

1.2       Executive Order No. 361 dated 16 August 1996

2.         Rationale – Pursuant to the national
objectives of providing safe and reliable services to passengers and
freight operation in the transportation sector, the Authority hereby
prescribes the following implementing rules and regulations to carry out
the management of parking areas at PMO-North Harbor.

3.         Scope – This Order shall govern the
procedures for the privatization of the management and operation of the
parking areas at PMO-North Harbor.

4.         Objectives – The management of the PMO-North Harbor parking areas aims to achieve the following objectives:

4.1.   Synchronize traffic flow thru the strict enforcement of traffic, access and parking regulations;

4.2.   Enhance the port operational efficiency of PMO-North Harbor:

4.3.   Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of the port; and

4.4.   Generate non-traditional revenue for the port.

5.         Definition of Terms

a.      Common Pay Parking Areas — shall refer to the
areas specifically designated as “pay parking” areas at the port. These
are located on both sides of Collector Road and the southern portion of
MICT Access Road.

b.      Contractor — refers to the private entity which shall undertake the management, operation and maintenance of the project.

c.       Truckholding Area — shall refer to a portion of terminal 17 to be designated as truckholding area to allow entry of trucks into the port.

d.      Queueing Area — shall refer to certain portions
of Marcos Road which shall be allowed to be utilized as queueing area
for trucks withdrawing cargoes including light vehicles ferrying
passengers to/from arriving/departing vessels.

6.         Terms of Reference – The corresponding
Terms of Reference for the privatization of the management and operation
of the parking area at PMO-North Harbor is shown in Annex A.

7.         North Harbor Modernization – The
management and operation of the pay parking areas shall be awarded
through contract negotiation for a minimum term of six (6) months and a
maximum of one (1) year or until the implementation of the North Harbor
modernization, whichever comes first.

8.         Procedures

8.1           General

a.      As a general rule, no private vehicles, trucks, taxis,
jeepneys, pedicabs nor pedestrians shall be allowed entry into the port
unless proper identifications or vehicle passes are presented to
indicate their legitimate businesses or official transactions.

b.      Entry of taxis, private vehicles and jeeps shall be
restricted to those ferrying passengers while loaded/empty trucks with
incomplete documents shall proceed to the duly designated truckholding
area

c.       All vehicles intending to park shall proceed to the
central parking area at Collector Road, and the southern portion of MICT
Access Roads, whichever is accessible or available.

d.      Upon entry at the duly designated payparking areas the
corresponding ticket shall be issued. Before leaving, the parking ticket
shall be surrendered and paid for at the exit gate.

e.      No vehicle shall be allowed to queue within thirty meters from all pier gates.

f.        No vehicle shall be allowed to park inside the port except in duly designated parking areas only.

g.      Vehicles left unattended at the queueing area/truck holding area shall be towed to Slip 17.

h.       Other details like entry/exit points, issuance of parking
tickets and collection of parking fees shall be posted in conspicuous
places, to inform all concerned parties

8.2.          Specific

a.      Designated Pay Parking Areas

>      Collector Road – Both sides of Collector Road shall be
utilized as pay parking areas for private vehicles, taxis and trucks.
The PMO has allocated approximately 1,420 meters as available for pay
parking purpose. This is equivalent to 50 units, 10 wheeler, long bed,
30 units, 10 wheeler, short bed and about 100 taxis. Upon entry at
either Moriones and Zaragoza Gate, the vehicle or truck driver shall be
issued the corresponding parking ticket to be to gain entry into the
parking area. Before leaving the area, he shall surrender the parking
ticket and pay the corresponding parking fee.

>      MICT Access Road – The southern side of MITC Access
Road shall be utilized by light vehicles, The PMO has allocated 274
meters equivalent to about 90 units (diagonal parking) of taxis or
private vehicles.

b.      Queueing Area – The eastern side of Marcos Road
shall primarily be utilized for queueing of trucks waiting for cargoes
to be loaded into vessels or waiting for cargoes being discharged from
the vessel. No vehicle shall be allowed to queue within thirty meters
from all the gate to enable long vehicles to turn or maneuver at the
corner bends.

c.       PMO Truckholding Area – Complimentary to efficient
operation, a portion of Pier 16 (Slip 17) shall be designated as Truck
Holding Area (THA), All trucks intending to deliver/withdraw cargoes
to/from the port shall be allowed free use, of said area, of up to one
hour while necessary documents are being processed. Those intending to
park for more than the allotted “free use” period shall be charged the
corresponding parking fee as prescribed.

d.      Impounding/Towage Area – Stalled or abandoned
vehicles or trucks apprehended at the port shall be towed or impounded
at the duly designated towage area at Pier 16 (Slip 17) adjacent to the
Truckholding Area (THA)

e.      To ensure that movements of both passengers and vehicles
are not hampered or restricted the following shall be implemented:

>      A pedestrian gate in front of Pier 6 shall be
provided, so that those who wish to avail of taxi services can go
directly to the central parking areal

>      At the same time, an access road shall be constructed
at the site of the old PMO North Harbor Building to serve as entry and
exit gate going towards the central parking area.

>      To ensure maximum efficiency, a shuttle service may be
commissioned to ferry commuting passengers and port users from the
piers to the central parking area/main gates, at a minimum charge or
fee.

9.         Parking Areas Regulations

9.1    Parking shall be on a first come, first served basis.

9.2    All government vehicles on official business shall be exempted from the coverage of the parking agreement.

9.3    All vehicles parked in duly designated pay parking areas shall pay the parking fee as prescribed.

9.4    Any driver, operator or owner of trucks and other motor
vehicles who refuse to pay the corresponding parking fee shall be
considered illegally parked. Apprehended vehicles shall be towed and
impounded and shall only be released upon the payment of the towage fee
as prescribed.

9.5    Any driver, operator, owner of trucks and other motor
vehicles who has been apprehended shall be charged the corresponding
towage fee with accompanying official receipt to be issued him by the
parking contractor.

9.6    Vehicles must not be parked in the direction facing the
flow of traffic or in a manner as to create hazard or obstruction to
vehicular/pedestrian traffic.

10.       Parking Fees and Towing Charges – The following parking fees and towages charges shall be imposed:

11.       Revenue Sharing – The parking contractor
and the PPA shall share in the revenue from the operation of the project
in the form of either fixed fee or 50% of the gross revenue whichever
is higher.

12.       Adjustment/s in parking fees, charges –
The adjustments in fees, charges and rentals shall take account of the
reasonableness of subject rates to the end users The proposed increases
shall be presented to clients and other concerned parties for public
consultation.

13.       Project Monitoring – The PMO concerned
shall strictly monitor the implementation of the pay parking operations
at the port It must require the parking contractor to submit a monthly
status report of parked vehicles including revenues derived from parking
fees collected.

14.       Audit  of Collection – All revenues and receipts pertaining to the operation shall be subject to audit both by PPA and COA.

15.       Contract Termination – After the
expiration of the six (6) to one year management contract, the Authority
shall take over the parking facilities including all the appurtenances
and improvements introduced therewith, free from liens and encumbrances.

16.       Repealing Clause – All Orders, Circulars, regulations which are inconsistent with this circular are hereby repealed modified accordingly.

17.       Effectivity – This Circular shall take effect immediately.

Adopted: 09 Feb. 2000

(SGD.) JUAN O. PEÑA
General Manager

ANNEX “A”

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF PARKING AREAS AT PMO-NORTH HARBOR

1.         Introduction – The management of parking
spaces at. PMO-North Harbor, is a step in the right direction as this
coincides with the objective of the Medium Term Philippine Development
Plan 1999-2004, for the transport sector to provide safe and reliable
services to passengers and freight operations.

2.         Objectives

2.1.   To facilitate full implementation of PMO North Harbor’s traffic plans and access control procedures.

2.2.   To synchronize traffic flow by designating specific
entry/exit points for vehicles and trucks with official transactions at
the port.

2.3    To identify the duties and responsibilities of both PPA and parking contractor.

3.         Privatization Scheme – The Authority
shall enter into a management. contract with the qualified parking
contractor who will oversee the PMO-North Harbor parking operations.

4.         Responsibilities of PPA and Parking Contractor. – The parking contractor shall be responsible for:

4.1.   Remittance of 50% Government Share/Other Fees –
The parking contractor shall pay PPA 50% government share from the gross
income of the parking operations, as well as other fees and charges to
be agreed upon with PPA.

4.2.   Provision of Road Gates, Shuttle Service, Other Facilities and Improvements
– The parking contractor shall install, at this own expense, road gates
and signs as well as possibly make available shuttle services to charge
minimum fare, to facilitate orderly movements at the port. He shall
likewise undertake the necessary repair and maintenance of other support
facilities adjacent to the duly designated parking areas, as necessary
to ensure the smooth flow of traffic.

4.3    Provision of Tow Trucks and Equipment – The
parking contractor shall provide tow truck and equipment needed for
impounding illegally parked jeep, taxis, private vehicles and trucks.

4.4    Enforcement of Parking Regulations as well; as Safety and Security Measures
– The parking contractor shall fully enforce parking regulations
including other safety and security measures inherent in its functions.

4.5    Corresponding Government Clearances/Permits – The
parking contractor shall secure all the necessary clearances and permits
like SEC Permit, Bureau of Domestic Trade Permit, Mayors Permit, SSS
Permit, MMDA permit, etc.

4.6    Manpower Complement – The parking contractor shall
employ sufficient manpower, officers and staff to oversee that all his
responsibilities are being carried out.

4.7    Imposition of Parking Fees and Towing Charges – The parking contractor shall notify the general public of the prescribed parking fees and towage charges.

4.8    Temporary Disposition of Assets – The PPA shall turn-over the duly designated pay parking areas.

4.9    Location Plan/Layout Map – The PPA shall provide
the parking contractor the location plan or lay out map identifying the
areas covered by the management contract.

4.10  Public Consultation – The PPA shall consult and
confer with shipping lines and authorized CH contractor regarding their
cargo deliveries/ship arrival,/departure schedules to synchronize
movements and volume of transactions in a particular pier/slip.

4.11  Registration/Truckers Accreditation – The PPA shall
furnish the parking contractor all pertinent documents to monitor the
number of accredited vehicle owners/truck operators with regular
businesses at the port.

4.12  Restriction Entry – The PPA shall restrict entries of PUJs, trucks, taxis and pedicabs inside the ports’ peripheries

4.13  Control Gates – The PPA shall coordinate with the
parking contractor to restrict passenger loading/unloading activities
within the confines of the duly designated areas manned by park
personnel.

4.14  Truck Holding Area – Complimentary to efficient
operation, a portion of Terminal 17 shall be designated as Truck Holding
Area (THA) All trucks intending to deliver/withdraw cargoes to/from the
port shall be allowed free use of said truck holding area of up to one
hour, while necessary documents are being processed Those intending to
park for a longer period shall be charged the corresponding parking fee
as prescribed.

4.15  Queueing Area – The eastern side of Marcos Road
shall primarily be utilized for queueing of trucks waiting for cargoes
to be loaded into vessels or waiting for cargoes being discharged from
the vessel. No vehicle shall be allowed to queue within thirty meters
from the gates to enable long vehicles to turn or maneuver at. the
corner bends.

4.16  Designated Pay Parking Areas

>         Collector Road – Both sides of Collector
Road shall be utilized as pay parking areas for private vehicles taxis
and trucks. The PMO has allocated approximately 1,420 meters as
available area for pay parking purposes. This is equivalent to. 50
units, 10 wheeler, long bed, 30 units 10 wheeler. short. bed and about
100 taxis. Upon entry at either Moriones and Zaragoza Gate, the vehicle
or truck. driver shall be issued the corresponding parking ticket to be
able to gain entry into the parking area. Before leaving the area, he
shall surrender the parking ticket and pay the corresponding parking
fee.

>         MICT Access Road – The southern side of MICT
Access Road shall be utilized by light vehicles. The PM0 has allocated
274 meters equivalent to about 90 units (diagonal parking) of taxis or
private vehicles

5.          Parking Schedules/Corresponding Fees – For ensuring the safety and security of parked vehicles while at the port, the following fees shall be prescribed.

The parking area shall be operated the whole day at. 8 hours working
shift. To discourage the use of these areas for unauthorized purposes,
all impounded or stalled vehicles shall be charged corresponding towage
fees.

6          Minimum Investment – In return for being
awarded a short-term negotiated contract, the parking contractor shall
provide the following minimum investments::

a.    Early warning devices, parking signs, posts
b.    control booths/offices/sheds (temporary structures)
c.    Towing car, truck, cranes, wreckers
d.    Lighting equipment and gears
e     Maintenance, improvement and repair of roads, pavements and other support facilities
f      Shuttle Service to ferry commuting passengers/port users to/from piers to gates (optional)

7.         Criteria for evaluating applicants

7.1    Must be duly registered with the SEC, Bureau of Domestic Trade as a bona fide company

7.2    Must possess adequate experience in port operations and other related businesses.

7.3    Must have sufficient credit line, equity interest to lower the estimated cost of the project

7.4    Must furnish a complete profile of the company using the following inputs:

a.         Name of Applicant Company
b.         Business Address/Tel #/Fax #
c.         Number of Years in Operation
d.         Description/History of the Company
            Proposed Organizational Structure
            Plantilla Position/Items
e.         Affiliations
f.          Key Personnel in the Organization
g.         List of Other Businesses/Addresses
h.         Latest Financial Statement/BIR Tax Certificate