Both proposals are below the state reference price of $36.2 million.

As long as no objections are filed and requirements are fulfilled, Meco Construction will be awarded the contract.

Construction of the tunnel and refurbishment of the runway at Scarlett Martinez airport in Rio Hato must be completed within 14 months ", noted an article in Prensa.com

Source: Prensa.com

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