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The Department of Transportation seeks a consultant for the design and development of the Integrated Transport Analytics and Infrastructure Monitoring & Evaluation System
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DOTr is allocating P51.371 million to engage a consulting firm to develop and institutionalize a unified M&E framework manual and a modern digital M&E system database and dashboard to harmonize project performance monitoring
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It will cover the aviation, maritime, railways, and road sectors
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The project aims to transition DOTr from fragmented compliance reporting to strategic, data-driven governance
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Short-listing documents of interested consultants must be submitted to the Bids and Awards Committee Secretariat on or before September 15, 2026
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) seeks a consultant for the design and development of the Integrated Transport Analytics and Infrastructure (TRANSIT) Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) System.
In a request for expression of interest posted on September 5, DOTr said it intends to apply P51.371 million of its budget to engage a consulting firm to develop and institutionalize a unified, sector-wide M&E framework manual and a modern digital M&E system database and dashboard to harmonize project performance monitoring across the aviation, maritime, railways, and road sectors.
The project aims to transition DOTr from fragmented compliance reporting to strategic, data-driven governance by establishing a “single source of truth” for its infrastructure portfolio.
According to the project’s terms of reference (TOR), heightened public scrutiny and recurring problems like ineffective flood control, project delays, and “ghost projects” have prompted the change to public sector governance to now focus on transparency, results-driven management, and digital monitoring, especially in large-scale infrastructure projects.
These issues highlight the need for strong M&E systems that offer real-time oversight and support evidence-based decisions beyond just meeting compliance requirements, the TOR said.
Several agencies have demonstrated the effectiveness of digital project monitoring systems while certain laws and policies, such as the Revised National Evaluation Policy Framework, mandates the establishment and strengthening of M&E systems in government for results-based planning and budgeting.
The TOR said these reforms are especially important for DOTr, the main agency implementing the government’s infrastructure flagship projects worth about P6.8 trillion.
“Without a shared, formal M&E system, the DOTr faces serious governance and implementation challenges,” the TOR stated.
Top in project delays
According to the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development, DOTr has the highest average project delays among agencies, with some projects delayed by more than 70 months.
“These delays harm service delivery and raise audit, policy, and reputation risks,” the TOR noted.
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DOTr’s TRANSIT M&E System will harmonize monitoring and reporting, support data-driven decision-making, and enhance transparency, accountability, and project performance management. It will also address the growing scale, complexity, and public profile of DOTr infrastructure investments, which demand prompt, dependable, and consolidated performance data.
Key deliverables for the TRANSIT M&E System consultancy contract include the M&E framework manual and operational guidelines, a fully-operational digital system featuring geotagging and analytics, complete source code repositories, and a comprehensive capacity-building program for DOTr personnel.
The contract should be completed within 12 months.
Short-listing documents of interested consultants must be submitted to the Bids and Awards Committee Secretariat on or before September 15, 2026.
Applications for eligibility will be evaluated based on a non-discretionary “pass/fail” criterion as specified in the implementing rules and regulations of RA No. 12009, or the New Government Procurement Act.—Roumina Pablo
