The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the awarding of contracts to renovate and upgrade rural roads in the Western and Northern Provinces under the Rural Ways Program, following a competitive bidding process, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday.
Seventeen bids were submitted under the national competitive procurement methodology, and following evaluation, the High-Level Procurement Committee recommended awarding three packages to M/s RR Construction Ltd., identified as the lowest substantially responsive bidder, Dr. Jayatissa said.
The approved contracts include Package No. 02 in Kalutara District, Western Province, awarded for Rs. 659.05 million (exclusive of VAT); Package No. 01 in Kilinochchi District, Northern Province, awarded for Rs. 801.74 million (exclusive of VAT); and Package No. 02 in Mullaitivu District, Northern Province, awarded for Rs. 659.12 million (exclusive of VAT).
The resolution was submitted by the Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister.