Improved water supply draws nearer – distribution network gears for upgradeThe promised increased water supply to the nation is seemingly closer to realisation as a number of bids were opened yesterday at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board, for the supply and installation of water distribution mains.The first set of bids was for Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam, for which the engineer’s estimate was $41,034,500 and the bids submitted:BiddersAmountAlvin Chowramootoo Construction Services$47, 166, 000S Lorrick Contracting Services Limited$39, 371, 000S Jagmohan Hardware Suppliers and Construction Services $45, 970, 000NABI Construction Incorporated $50, 775, 666Project Design & Construction Inc$35, 953, 500Home Design & Engineering Associates $36, 516,NFL Jerseys Supply, 000Yuniss Civil Construction Services$40, 683, 000G Bovell Construction Services$36, 684, 800The second project for which bids were opened was for the supply and installation of mains in Linden.The engineer’s estimate for this project is $23, 521, 190 and the bids submitted:BiddersAmountPioneer General Construction$23, 018, 400Alvin Chowramootoo Construction Services$23, 507, 000S Jagmohan Hardware Suppliers and Construction Services$30, 947, 000Eddies Bobcat, Excavator & Construction Services$27, 960, 300NABI Construction Incorporated$28, 924, 100Yoshi Construction & Transportation Establishment $25, 094, 198RP Construction Agency$25, 449, 000Project Design & Construction Inc$24, 500, 500S Lorrick Contracting Services Limited$26, 036, 500G Bovell Construction Services$23, 844, 183ML Fraser General Contractor$24, 772, 875Dax Contracting Services Limited $32, 199, 500The final project that was opened as it relates to pipelines was for supply and installation of a transmission main at Mahaicony Branch Road.The engineer’s estimate for this project is $46, 529, 400 and the bids:Bidders AmountNABI Construction Incorporated$57, 831, 471RP Construction Agency$27, 217, 000S Jagmohan Hardware Suppliers and Construction Services$46, 198, 000Alvin Chowramootoo Construction Services$39,562, 000Eddies Bobcat, Excavator & Construction Services$46, 216, 000G Bovell Construction Services$38, 291, 000Sattaur Mohamed & Sons Construction & Hardware Supplier$51, 235, 000Home Design & Engineering Associates$29, 544, 650S Lorrick Contracting Services Limited$32, 227, 800M Ahmad Construction$28, 275, 800Yoshi Construction & Transportation Establishment$27, 703, 564Project Design & Construction Inc$27, 402, 300During his budget presentation Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh had said that a total of $1.5B of this year’s national budget has been set aside to achieve the water sector’s objective of ensuring improved water supply.In fact, the Finance Minister revealed that the allocation will facilitate works for the extension of the transmission and distribution mains. It is also expected to fund treatment plant rehabilitation/upgrades and borehole construction activities, benefiting over 100,000 persons.Under the Coastal Water Supply Programme, he revealed that a sum of $850M has been allocated for improving water distribution in areas such as Hope, Calcutta, Lochaber, Anna Catherina, Diamond, DeHoop and Bartica.A substantial sum has also been allotted for works in Linden, according to the Finance Minister, who disclosed that a sum of $75M has been budgeted to focus on improving the reliability, functionality and integrity of the transmission and distribution systems at Amelia’s Ward and Wisroc, from which over 7,000 residents will benefit.A further $103M has been budgeted for provision of water to hinterland communities such as Sand Hills, Wiruni, Calcuni, Kariabo, Kwebanna and Mahdia, where over 5,000 residents are expected to benefit. |