Region 3 REO decides which bids reach Tender Board

Jul 15, 2018 News

Region 3 REO, Denis Jaikarran

An office set up by Regional Executive Officer (REO) for Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara), Denis Jaikarran, is said to be selecting which bids are evaluated at the regional tender board.
According to contractors, bids for work to be done in the Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCS) are being asked to be submitted through a Local Government Office set up by Jaikarran.
Unlike the bids for capital works which are placed in a tender box, the bids for work in the NDCs are received by hand through the office which has been set up by Jaikarran. In the case of the capital works, the bids placed in the tender box are opened in the presence of the bidders and tender board members.
In the case of the NDCs, the bids are taken to the tender board for evaluation and decision. The regional tender board is chaired by Jaikarran.
Reports indicate that in one such instance in June, the board evaluated bids for the supply and delivery of 75 tons of first grade crusher run in Wakenaam.
According to information, the board evaluated three bids, namely MVR Construction for $1.837M; A.J Prasaud Construction $1.875M; and R.P Construction $1.837M. The board awarded the bid to MVR Construction.
Kaieteur News was told that there were three additional bids submitted to Jaikarran’s Office which were not evaluated by the tender board. All of these bids were lower than the one awarded.
These were from Farouk Azad, $1.7M; K. Kusial General Contractor, $1.4M and Forever Construction, $1.4M.
When contacted about the information, Jaikarran said he was not aware that such practices occurred. When told that a contractor had visited the office to complain, the REO stated that any complaint must be made in writing.

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