THE Ministry of Home Affairs in Guyana has initiated the process of selecting a contractor for the construction of the Parika Fire Station under the Guyana Fire Service in Region Three (Essequibo Islands/West Demerara).
In accordance with procurement procedures outlined in the Procurement Act 2003, the Ministry has invited sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders.
According to the Ministry, bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) procedures, and is open to all bidders meeting the eligibility criteria specified in the bid document. Interested parties can obtain bid documents from the ministry upon payment of a non-refundable fee of $3,500. These documents have been available since April 29, 2024, with payment accepted in cash only.
Bidders are instructed to submit their proposals in plain, sealed envelopes devoid of any bidder identification. Each envelope must be clearly marked with the project name and the instruction “Do not open before 09:00 hours on May 21, 2024”. All bids should be addressed to the Chairman of the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board at the Ministry of Finance, Main and Urquhart Streets, Georgetown, and must be deposited in the designated tender box by the specified deadline of 09:00 hours on May 21, 2024.
Electronic bidding will not be accepted and any bids received after the deadline will be rejected outright. The opening of bids is scheduled to commence promptly at 09:00 am on May 21, 2024, in the boardroom of the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board Building, with bidders or their representatives invited to attend.
Furthermore, all bids must be accompanied by valid certificates of compliance from the manager of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) and the Commissioner General of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA). The ministry maintains the right to reject any or all bids without providing a reason and the decision is not necessarily bound to award the contract to the lowest bidder.
The construction of the Parika Fire Station represents a significant step in enhancing emergency response capabilities within Region Three, and the ministry anticipates selecting a contractor who can deliver quality infrastructure to serve the community effectively.
