SANTO DOMINGO.– MIVED, the Ministry of Housing and Buildings, has opened a national public tender, estimated at RD$404,546,557, for the construction of several works and to equip the Dr. Luis Eduardo Aybar health city.
A publication posted on the website of the General Directorate of Public Procurement (DGCP) explains that the aforementioned amount would be spent on eight works, as well as the equipment of the Luis Eduardo Aybar.
Of all the projects, the most expensive will be the construction of the Los Jardines del Norte Sports Complex, valued at 91.4 million pesos, which will also have a maximum execution time of 18 months, according to the list of conditions of the work.
This is followed by the development of Psychosocial Centers I and II, with an estimated cost of RD$74,467,966 and RD$74,653,086, respectively, which will be located in Higüey, La Altagracia province, and Moca, Espaillat.
The renovation of buildings, landmarks and monuments in the Plaza de la Cultura in El Seibo is almost reaching RD$42 million.
Close to this figure is also the construction of the Cristo Redentor stadium, in the Los Girasoles sector of the National District, which has a valuation
Similarly, there is the repair of the roof of the Hippodrome, which would cost about RD$19,159,156; the construction of the billing area of the Robert Reid Cabral Pediatric Hospital, RD$17,621,194; and the construction of the police detachment of Café de Herrera.
Health City
Similarly, there are the health city's equipment items, ranging from an automated biochemical analyzer to a pair of vortex mixers, which, including other materials, exceed 45.7 million pesos.
The latter is highlighted due to the lengthy opening process of the Luis Eduardo Aybar Hospital, whose consultation building was finally inaugurated at the end of July last year, even though it was previously scheduled for last April.
Requirements
The tender specifications stated that bidders must possess the professional and technical qualifications that "ensure their competence, financial resources, equipment and other physical means, reliability, experience and the necessary personnel" to carry out the contract.
They must demonstrate that they are not subject to seizure, bankruptcy, or liquidation; that their businesses have not been placed under judicial administration; and that their commercial activities have not been suspended or that legal proceedings have not been initiated against them.
On the other hand, they must verify that they have complied with their tax and social security obligations; with the technical specifications described above; that they are legally domiciled and established in the country; and that the social purposes are compatible with the contractual object.
Source: Listín Diario with modified text.
