The Transportation Department said Wednesday it will bid out P1.08 billion worth of airport and port rehabilitation projects, ahead of the pre-election ban.
The agency issued a letter of invitation, asking prospective bidders to join the auction for the P402.945-million Kalibo International Airport Development Project, involving the expansion/rehabilitation of the existing passenger terminal building.
It will also auction off the P374.56-million General Santos International Airport Project, which involves the expansion/rehabilitation of the existing terminal with an area of about 6,000 square meters and vehicular parking area with covered walkway.
Other airport projects for bidding are the P191.32-million Tacloban Airport Re-Development Project; P18.19-million Romblon Airport Development Project; P16.72-million Lubang Airport Development Project; and P14.221-million Busuanga Airport Development Project.
The agency said it would also bid out the P16.50-million Quezon Port Development Project, which would involve the construction of a new wharf with an area of 261 square meters and improvement of back-up area.
The P43.79-million Galas Port Development Project, which involves the extension of wharf with an area of 776 square meters, is also in the list.
It set the deadline for bid submission for the projects on Dec. 11.
The agency said prospective bidders for the projects should have an experience of having completed at least one similar contract.
The agency said it has the right to reject any or all bids and accept the offer most advantageous to the government.
