MOPC Launches International Tender for Supervision of the New Santo Domingo Bascule Bridge
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. – The Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) has launched an International Public Tender for the hiring of a consulting firm that will be responsible for the comprehensive formulation and supervision of the design, construction, assembly, and commissioning process of the new Santo Domingo Bascule Bridge, a strategic project intended to replace the existing floating bridge over the Ozama River.
This project constitutes a key initiative to strengthen connectivity between the National District and Santo Domingo East through modern infrastructure that will improve vehicular mobility and facilitate river traffic, in compliance with applicable national and international technical standards.
The base budget for the consulting services amounts to DOP 288.9 million (approximately USD 5.0 million), while the estimated investment for the construction of the bascule bridge exceeds DOP 4.5 billion (approximately USD 77.6 million), positioning this project among the most significant infrastructure initiatives currently underway in the country.
The consultancy will cover a comprehensive scope, including the review of technical specifications, technical support during the pre-construction stages, supervision of the construction process, and validation of the bridge’s commissioning. This includes oversight of its civil, electromechanical, electrical, electronic, and mechanical components, as well as the redevelopment of the project’s surrounding area.
The estimated term for the execution of the consulting and supervision services will be twenty-four (24) months from the date of award notification, in coordination with the execution schedule of the main works.
Key Requirements for Participation
Interested companies must meet a series of legal, technical, and financial requirements, including being duly registered as a government supplier and having commercial activity related to consulting services or infrastructure project management.
They must submit a technical proposal demonstrating experience in supervising complex infrastructure projects, particularly those involving civil, electromechanical, and structural components. Companies must also have a highly specialized technical team with national and international experience in large-scale project supervision, as well as the necessary equipment, software, certified laboratories, and technical resources to ensure quality control and compliance with applicable regulations.
In addition, bidders must submit all required legal, financial, and technical documentation in accordance with the criteria established in the tender specifications.
Strategic Opportunity for Consulting Firms
This process forms part of the Dominican State’s efforts to develop critical infrastructure that supports economic growth, logistics competitiveness, and the modernization of the urban transportation system in Greater Santo Domingo.
Participation in this type of tender represents a significant opportunity for national and international consulting firms with experience in complex infrastructure projects and specialized technical supervision.
At Pellerano & Herrera, we have extensive experience advising national and international companies in public procurement processes, proposal structuring, regulatory compliance, and contractual execution in infrastructure projects.
We invite companies interested in participating in this process to contact us to assess participation opportunities and receive strategic legal guidance to support a successful bid in this tender.