A search has begun for investors interested in participating in the tender to award the operation of La Aurora International Airport in concession, for a term of 15 to 20 years.
Regarding the status of the plan, Erick Uribio, Deputy Director of Structuring and Contracting at the Anadie, explained to Elperiodico.com.gt that "... prequalification was carried out only to 'poll the market' and check if private investors were interested in the airport."
Uribio added that "... the study for which Deloitte was hired, is still in process and after this, the way in which the investment will be made will be established: using only State funds, or using the Public-Private Partnerships model. (APP).The preliminary data of the study has shown that US $140 million is needed to modernize the airport; the concession would be granted for between 15 and 20 years."
According to the prequalification documents, interested companies must accredit their required experience with respect to: i) Experience in Airport Operation ii) Experience in Development, Management and Execution of Airport Works iii) Experience in previous works in the development of construction works for runways, installation of approach systems, lighting or similar airports.
In El Salvador, the contract for the financing, design, construction and operation of the San Oscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez International Airport Cargo Terminal is tendered under the Public-Private Partnership format.
The project contemplates two phases of development: Phase 1 consists of financing, design, expansion, construction, equipment, improvement of maintenance and operation of the existing Cargo Terminal.
The Guatemalan government endorsed the modernization of La Aurora International Airport, which costs about $117 million, through a public-private partnership.
After the consulting firm Deloitte Tetra Tech was hired to prepare feasibility studies, with the aim of establishing contract models that could be applied to modernize the Guatemalan air terminal, it was recommended that a public-private partnership (PPP) is the most efficient way.
A public-private partnership would be the most efficient option for modernizing Guatemala's La Aurora International Airport, which urgently requires a strong investment in infrastructure.
The consulting firm Deloitte Tetra Tech was hired to prepare feasibility studies, with the aim of establishing contract models that could be applied to modernize the Guatemalan air terminal.
Plans for the construction of the airport of Puerto de San José, Escuintla, are ready, and a partnership with the private sector is being sought to provide the finance of $140 million required for the project.
The aim of the construction of this airport is to relieve pressure on the air traffic in the terminal of La Aurora.
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