The Ministry of Housing and Water, through the Central Housing & Planning Authority (CHPA), has announced an open invitation for sealed bids from qualified contractors to undertake several major infrastructural development projects across Guyana. These projects aim to enhance road networks, construct facilities, and improve access in key regions.

The bidding will be conducted under the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) framework, in alignment with the Procurement Act of 2003. Eligible bidders can obtain further information and inspect bidding documents at the CHPA office located at 41 Brickdam and United Nations Place, Georgetown, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Interested contractors can purchase the bidding documents for a non-refundable fee of GYD 10,000. The documents are available at the CHPA cashier and include one electronic copy on a flash drive. Bidders are advised to submit bids alongside a security deposit calculated based on the bid amount as follows: Up to GYD 100 million: Bid security at 2 per cent of the bid price; Above GYD 100 million to GYD 500 million: Bid security at 5 per cent; Above GYD 500 million: Bid security at 1 per cent. Each project lot is expected to be completed within a 210-day period.

Bid submissions should include an original paper version and two electronic copies (on flash drives) in a PDF format identical to the paper tender. Envelopes must clearly state the contract name and bear the label “DO NOT OPEN BEFORE 09:00 HRS on November 26, 2024.” Bids are to be delivered to the Chairman of the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board at the Ministry of Finance building, Kingston, Georgetown, by 9:00 am on the specified tender opening date. Late bids will not be accepted.
Bid openings will occur physically at 9:00 am in the presence of any representatives of the bidding companies who wish to attend.

Each bidder can submit proposals for multiple lots across project areas; however, only one lot will be awarded per project area to any bidder. The lowest evaluated bid that meets all qualifications will be selected. In cases where a single bidder qualifies as the lowest bidder across multiple lots, the

evaluation committee will determine the award allocation to best serve the project’s interests. Contractors with sufficient financial, equipment, and human resources may be eligible for multiple lots, though this will be determined based on their capacity to execute the work simultaneously.
This tender announcement aligns with the government’s commitment to improving infrastructure to boost economic growth and accessibility across Guyana’s regions.