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Contractor cries foul about tender nepotism
Dear Editor;
Please permit me space in your newspaper to vent my anger and frustration with the current situation in Guyana as it relates to the award of contracts. The company that I work for and also a co-owner over the past few months, has been under tremendous strain because of the way these matters have been handled by the tender board and the various Ministries of Government.
My company has won a few contracts in the national competitive bidding process, but was not awarded. We primary do most of work in the electrical department; work is being handed down to Cummins Electrical Company ltd even though they were not the lowest evaluated bid. We have written to the Government on this issue and were told it was a tender board matter. When contacted NPTAB through written communication, said they replied; we never receive a reply. Mr. Editor, this situation is becoming more frustrated. We have a work force of 32 employees and were recently forced to lay off 5. Cummins Electrical enjoys the good grace of this current administration and all the various Ministries, electrical works are being done by this company allegedly without tenders.
I know this Government mean well in that they pursue a fair and transparent economy, but how can we encourage foreign investors when gross irregularities such as contract award like this happen every day. This only affects the nation as a whole since only a select few are favored by the administration.
Micheal Persaud.
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When persons send such a letter of protest and append their name, it would seem that some element of truthfulness is present.
Now would any government official dare to respond?
Nah nah…. as all too soon a voice would be heard muttering …’ I becoming like Mister Harohmum”