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Kaieteur News- The Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region 10 is preparing to construct a Special Needs Education Facility.
This information was revealed following the opening of bids for the project at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) office. With no engineer’s estimate provided, NPTAB revealed that 13 contractors have applied for the contract and submitted bids ranging between $78 million and $133 million to complete the works.
The bids are as follows: MSR International Enterprise – $78,243,365, Stephan’s Investments – $84,708,435, H&S Contracting Services – $133,613,773, Naran Construction – $98,733,075, D. David International – $79,502,446, Ramlochan Construction & Trucking Inc. – $91,093,375, Hana’s Construction, Cleaning Service and Supplies – $79,490,008, Rahaman Construction and Transportation Services – $78,314,271, J. Hussain’s Construction & Supplies – $79,600,258, D. De Souza Contracting Services – $92,961,330, B.T.B Construction – $90,112,575, R&R Construction Services – $89,334,206, and Supreme Wood Products – $84,582,435.
Relating to Special Needs Education, it was reported in the media that President Irfaan Ali, during the commissioning of the Exceptional Learning Centre in Cotton Field in Region Two earlier this year, stated that his government is committed to constructing Special Needs Education Facilities in every administrative region of the country.
The Head of State had noted that they are dedicated to providing inclusive and equitable education for all children. “During the opening ceremony, President Ali emphasised the importance of providing greater opportunities and easier access to education for special needs children, stating that their fundamental rights to education would be further enforced and supported in an environment conducive to their development,” a release from the Office of the President stated at the time.
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