GOSL Invites CDB To Re-advertise Soufriere - Vieux Fort Road Contract

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The Government of St. Lucia has decided to invite the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) to re-advertise the invitation for bids for the contract for the Soufriere to Vieux Fort road.

The money for the road project is being borrowed from the CDB and all member- states of the CDB are entitled to bid for the contract in accordance with the bank's procurement policies.

B&D Construction, through its solicitors, has taken legal issue with the bidding process and has accused the government of not giving it a fair or equal chance in the process.

However, Government has no intention of entering into a process of litigation with B&D Construction and if procedural errors were committed during the bidding process as is claimed by the company, Government will want to ensure a fair and equal chance for all competitors involved, whether local, regional or international.

Unfortunately, the process of re-advertising will cause further delay in the construction of the road. It will also mean further maintenance costs to the Government and taxpayers in order to keep the road motorable.

Government recognizes that the delay in commencement of the road will cause quite some disappointment to drivers from the south of the island in particular. As such, Government will do all in its power to ensure commencement of the project as soon as possible.

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