DEVELOPMENT OF STUDIES AND DESIGNS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF TERTIARY ROADS USING PLACA HUELLA FOR THE ACCESS ROAD FROM THE CAMARONES TOWNSHIP TO LA TRINIDAD, RIOHACHA DISTRICT, DEPARTAMENTO DE LA GUAJIRA

This tender, issued by the Mayor's Office of the Riohacha District, seeks consultancy services for the development of studies and designs to improve tertiary roads. Specifically, the project focuses on enhancing the access road connecting the Camaronestownship to La Trinidad, located within the Riohacha District of the Guajira Department. The improvement methodology will involve the use of 'Placa Huella,' a type of concrete slab paving commonly used in Colombia for rural road infrastructure, designed to provide a durable and all-weather surface.

The scope of work for the selected consultant will encompass comprehensive technical studies, including geological, hydrological, and topographical surveys, to assess the current condition of the access road. Based on these findings, the consultant will be responsible for preparing detailed engineering designs, specifications, and cost estimates for the implementation of the Placa Huella pavement. This includes defining the technical requirements for materials, construction methods, and drainage systems to ensure the longevity and effectiveness of the road improvement.

The contract type is consultancy, and the modality is minimum cuantía, indicating a project of smaller scale or value. The location of the project is Riohacha, La Guajira. This initiative aims to improve connectivity and accessibility for the communities of Camaronestowship and La Trinidad, facilitating the transport of goods and people, and contributing to the socio-economic development of the region. The reference number for this tender is IMC-032-2023.

This is a consulting contract in the construction and civil works, architecture and engineering and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on Roads, Feasibility Studies and Project Management. Located in Colombia, Latin America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of COP 59.9 million.

Published through SECOP II Colombia, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the construction and civil works sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.