Panama Pushes Back Marketplace Design BiddingWednesday, May 26, 2010 Authorities decided to give companies more time to prepare their bids for designing 8 public marketplaces; bids are now due on June 4th. Fernando Duque, Cold Chain secretary, explained that they extended the deadline as many companies had been unable to complete the certification procedures required in the rules. Panama: 6 Companies Interested in Designing 8 MarketplacesThursday, May 6, 2010 Six companies participated in a preliminary meeting to bid for designing six public marketplaces. Delegates from “Cau Arquitectos”, “Asociación de Consultores de Aguas Calientes”, ”Mercasa, F.G”. “Guardia”, “Berotz” and ” Berotz-Panamá“ answered the invitation of the Cold Chain Secretary. In the meeting, the companies asked questions about the acquisition process, which will answered in three days. The Secretary will aftewards publish the bidding rules. Panama’s Cold Chain Moves ForwardMonday, April 12, 2010 The company hired to assess the nations’ agricultural production will deliver its report on June 4. Such report will detail how much of each good is sown in every region of the country, and will be a key supply for writing the bidding rules for selecting the company that will develop, build and manage the project. Panama: The Cold Chain in LimboThursday, June 29, 2017 Seven years after its conceptualization, the ambitious project that initially comprised the creation of eight markets has now been reduced to five, and the first will be ready in 2019. It has been reported that from 2009 to date, about $300 million has been invested in a project that currently has only one market in operation, David, in the province of Chiriquí. This was inaugurated in 2014, "... despite not having permits for construction, occupation or water supply." Panamanian Producers Demand Cold ChainTuesday, February 2, 2010 7 months after the creation of the Cold Chain Secretary, there are still no concrete proposals for the agricultural industry. Virgilio Saldaña, president of a grower's association which, added that after each harvest, losses due to perishable goods can reach up to 60%. Food Distribution Logistics CenterFriday, January 27, 2012 As the final link in the Cold Chain, Mercapanamá may be used for agro-industrial processes for exports. Acknowledging that the Food Market in Panama City does not have adequate infrastructure for marketing foods according to the best international standards, industry officials have decided to build a new center. Panama Awards Marketplaces Design ContractMonday, July 5, 2010 Spanish company Mercsa will study, design and provide technical assistance for the construction for 8 public marketplaces. An important component of the Cold Chain Project, these marketplaces will be located in David, Colón, Santiago, Penonomé, Chitré, Las Tablas, Panamá and Chorrera. Contract Awarded for Cold Chain Logistics SystemMonday, August 22, 2011 The consortium Panamá Frío has won the contract for the design, construction, equipping and commissioning of an Integrated Cold Chain Logistics System in Panama. The Venezuelan consortium's offer was the only one received and exceeded by $5 million the reference price of $70 million. Panama: Tender for Public Market for $110 millionMonday, May 2, 2011 The Ministry of the Presidency is inviting bids for the construction and equipping of a Public Market in Panama City. The Ministry of the Presidency by using the tender system hopes to hire one firm to carry out the both the construction work and equip the market after reviewing the results of the final designs and plans undertaken by the Central Markets Supply Company, Inc. (MERCASA). Panama: Single Offer for Public MarketThursday, March 17, 2011 A single offer was received for construction and equipping of a public market in David, Chiriqui. The only bid was submitted by CCE Infrastructure, with a total of $ 13.46 million. The reference amount was $ 9 million. Panama Invites Bids For Cold Chain MarketsFriday, November 12, 2010 In the month of December the first two Cold Chain markets will be put out to tender. These first markets will be located in the provinces of Chiriqui and Panama. In Chiriqui it will be located in David and is expected to be ready by June 2012. Panama: Cold Chain Could Start in SeptemberThursday, March 18, 2010 The start of the project, which seeks to reduce the loss of perishable goods, has been delayed due to the lack of statistics from the agriculture industry. Authorities are currently developing the list of products which would be included in the project, and they expect to invite bids on September. Panama Launches $9 Million Tender for Cold Chain MarketTuesday, February 1, 2011 The Cold Chain Department invited bids for building and equipping a Public Market in David, Chiriqui. Tender rules are posted at the Panamacompra.gob.pa. web portal and the target date for submission of proposals is March 2nd, 2011. Panama: Tender for Public Market for $18 millionFriday, August 26, 2011 The Ministry of the Presidency has put out to tender the construction and equipment of a public market in Colon City, Colon Province. The scope of work to be performed by the contractor is, but not limited to: Six Bids for Panamanian Public MarketThursday, September 22, 2011 Six companies have submitted proposals for the project to be built in Colon, the third of eight public markets to be developed across the country. A press release from the Presidency of the Republic of Panama reads: |
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