First Projects Awarded Under Laws Fostering Infrastructure Development

The National Government, through the Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) announced on March 14th, 2017, the first award of an infrastructure project under 5074/13 Law. The project of USD 50,000,000 is the asphalt pavement of 47.2 km of extension of the route San 6 Cristobal – Naranjal - Paso, in the department of Alto Paraná. The company awarded is the Consortium Concret-Mix and Associates.

Law No. 5074/13 provides a legal framework for public procurement of public infrastructure in which the bidder must obtain financing to perform the required works. Authorizes public entities to finance several public works and services with the sovereign guarantee of the Paraguayan Government. Law No. 5074/13 has general-macro provisions. The core provisions governing each project will be in the tender documents.