THE Region Two Regional Democratic Council (RDC), on Friday, signed a $440M contract with the Georgetown-based N and M Trucking and Security Service for the provision of security services in the region.

A simple signing ceremony, which was held in the RDC’s boardroom, was witnessed by Regional Chairperson, Vilma De Silva; Regional Executive Officer (REO), Devanand Ramdatt; Deputy Regional Executive Officer, Susanna Saywack; RDC councillor, Lloyd Perriera; Regional Engineer, Kawan Suchit and staff of the region’s Accounting Department.

In brief remarks, Ramdatt said the contract entails the provision of security services to the RDC, inclusive of all government buildings in the region. Ramdatt said the approval for the award of the contract was done through the National Procurement and Tender Administration (NPTAB) at the approximate cost of $440M. The contract has a duration of one year commencing from June 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022.

Meanwhile, the company’s Managing Director, Narsurdeen ‘Junior’ Mohammed, said the firm is happy to have been awarded the contract. He said that the company will work closely with the previous contactor and most of the staff members will be retained. Mohammed also mentioned that the company also intends to use the previous contractor’s office to facilitate execution of the service. More persons, he said, will be employed both in the office and as supervisors. The office will be providing 24-hour security at each location.

This is the company’s first security contract in the region.