Dear Editor,
I want to highlight an issue; I have observed, on the 21st July, 2015 at the opening of tenders at the Regional Democratic Council, Region#5.
An APNU+AFC councillor of Region five was at the opening of tender, signing on all tender documents.
This kind of action was very strange and surprised all contractors and suppliers that were present at the opening. Under the PPP Government there was no political representative carrying out such activity at any time during tendering process.
According to the procurement act of Guyana, only members of the Regional Tender Board are allowed to verified and signed off on contractor’s bidding documents.
Contractors and suppliers are concerned about this kind of political influence at the opening of tenders. Contractors and suppliers are planning to seek legal action on this issue.
I want to remind the APNU+AFC; during the election campaign you have promised a fair and transparent process without any political interference.
Many contractors are scared of this individual. Concerned supplier