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40 of 41 companies bid below engineer’s estimate for Goed Fortuin cold storage wharf project
(Kaieteur News) – The Ministry of Agriculture, through the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), has received 41 bids for the construction of a cold storage facility and timber wharf at Goed Fortuin, West Bank Demerara, Region Three.
The project, which was recently opened at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB), carries an engineer’s estimate of $829.46 million.
Information published on the NPTAB website shows that 40 of the 41 contractors submitted bids below the engineer’s estimate, with proposals ranging from approximately $609.6 million to $829.44 million. Only one bidder, Aronco Services Inc., submitted a bid above the estimate at $840.59 million.
The Goed Fortuin fishing area on the West Bank of Demerara. (Photo, President Irfaan Ali dated 03/06/2025)
Among the bidders are: Bashier & Son’s Construction Inc. – $755,426,385; Mohamed’s Excavating Construction Inc. – $769,286,385; C.Jorree Farming & Contracting Services – $789,719,910; Rahaman Construction & Transportation Services – $ 798,533,715; Illumibase Construction Inc. – $ 735,476,070; Crown Road & Drainage Contractors – $705,103,140; Parijan Construction – $709,469,040; STP Investment – $812,372,085; Hollistic Contracting & Procurement Inc – $822,756,533; Hana’s Construction ,Cleaning Service & Supplies – $ 796,441,590; Mohamed Rahim & Son – $820,168,650; J.Hussain’s Construction & Supplies – $800,775,780; Nabi Construction Inc. – $ 609,578,902; Toolsie Persaud Quarries Inc. – $769,012,629; B.M. Property Investments Inc. – $829,443,510; and Satar Mohamed & Son Construction & Hardware Supplies – $810,840,035.
Also bidding were Eagle Transportation & General Construction Inc. – $761,366,130; LongReach Investments & Construction Inc – $734,366,842; Pivot Engineering Inc. ; I.Khan Contracting Service – $811,010,550; DCSN Construction & General Supplies Inc. – $769,570,410; Rockey & Son Construction – $796,163,025; D.Chowtie & Sons Construction – $815,826,533; M & P Investment Inc. – $ 788,519,283; NK Engineering Services -$770,552,435; S.Maraj Contracting Services – $782,713,050; J.S.B Investments Inc – $ 825,546,120; BK International Inc. – $801,049,935; Roopan Ramotar Investment – $796,978,350; and R & N Construction Services – $784,611,975.
Additionally, Yunas Civil & Building Construction Services – $753,820,180; Correira & Correira Ltd – $ 622,675,824; Gopie Investments Inc. – $700,472,745; Aronco Services Inc – $840,594,525; Twinkle Construction – $754,583,025; Singh & Son Construction – $819,675,045; Naran Construction – $ 803,872,424; Chris Engineering & Construction Supplies Inc – $756,346,658; China Railway First Group Co., Ltd. – $788,519,283; Mohamed’s Concrete Enterprise Inc. – $754,409,723; and Mohamed’s Savannah Ranch Inc. – $745,003,823 have all applied for the contract.
This publication previously reported that the facilities will support the fisherfolk in the Goed Fortuin area, making the area a more organised and secure space for them.
According to a June 2025 Department of Public Information article, President Irfaan Ali had visited the Goed Fortuin fishing area where he announced plans to construct a cold storage and build the wharf, along with other upgrades.
DPI reported that among the immediate interventions promised were the rehabilitation of the non-functional koker, installation of proper lighting to enable safe operations and the construction of walkways, and a wharf for docking and offloading.
Wherever there is a need for dredging that will also be done, the president noted.
“A key element of the transformation is the creation of a designated space for small-scale retail and holding activities. This would allow the vendors and fishers to sell and store goods directly on-site. It will be complemented by enhanced security and essential utilities to support daily operations,” DPI reported.
The project forms part of NDIA’s $81 billion allocation which was approved in the 2026 national budget.
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