Section 42. Functions of the BAC. - The BAC shall have the following functions:

1. Recommend to the HoPE the use of any of the modes of procurement as provided in Article IV of this Act;

2. Publish and/or post the invitation to bid;

3. Conduct pre-procurement and pre-bid conferences;

4. Determine the eligibility of prospective bidders;

5. Receive bids;

6. Conduct the evaluation of bids;

7. Undertake post-qualification proceedings;

8. Recommend award of contracts to the HoPE or the duly authorized representative: Provided, That in the event the HoPE shall disapprove such recommendation, such disapproval shall be based only on valid, reasonable, and justifiable grounds to be expressed in writing, copy furnished the BAC;

9. Recommend the imposition of sanctions in accordance with Article XXI;

10. Prepare a procurement monitoring report that shall be approved and submitted by the HoPE to the GPPB on a semestral basis. The contents and coverage of this report shall be provided in the IRR; and

11. Perform such other related functions as may be necessary, including the creation of a TWG from a pool of technical, financial, and/or legal experts to assist in the procurement process. The HoPE shall be informed of the creation of a TWG.