Basham, Ringe y Correa, S.C.
  March 17, 2016 - Mexico

Publication of the prequalification rules for the high speed train, Mexico - Queretaro
  by Basham, RInge y Correa, S.C.

Last January 14, the Communications and Transportation Ministry published the prequalification rules pertaining the international open tender number PO-009000988-N1-2015 awarding the construction of a high speed train project that will run  in the route Mexico, D.F. - Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro, including the definitive executive program, construction, supply, set up and extended testing of a railway track, rolling stock, equipment, systems and other components.

Participation of individuals or entities will be welcomed, regardless of their citizenship; including companies with state participation of other countries provided their role is not of a governmental authority and with the experience as requested in the call.

For those interested in submitting a joint proposal, at least one Mexican construction company with building and construction experience must be included as member of the proposal.

In accordance with prequalification rules the awarded contractor will be obliged to:

-Provide for the design of the works until its final completion and under a mixed payment framework including a lump sum price and unitary prices.

-Development of the definitive final project, execution of the construction works of the railway, rolling stock, systems and other components for the Mexico-Queretaro High Speed Train.

-The implementation and extended testing for a period of five years, whereby contractor will be responsible for the train’s functionality and safety. This implies that the awardee must operate the train during said test period, without necessarily being the awardee for final operator.

 

STAGESDATES
PublicationJanuary 14, 2015
Receipt of recommendations on prequalification rulesJanuary 14 to 28, 2015
Publication of the callJanuary 29, 2015
Visit to the site of workplaceFebruary 5 to 10, 2015
Clarification meetingsFebruary 12 to 24, 2015
Submission and opening of technical and financial proposalsJuly 14, 2015
Ruling of the tenderJuly 31, 2015

 

The lawyers of the Infrastructure and Trucking & Railroad areas of this firm are at your service to answer any questions o provide any clarification on this matter.

 

Yours Truly

Juan Carlos SerraMexico City[email protected]
Ricardo Lan ArredondoMexico City[email protected]
Manuel IglesiasMexico City[email protected]
Alex Alonso Caloca Mexico City [email protected]
Eduardo EgremyMexico City [email protected]
Arturo Oropeza Casas Mexico City [email protected]

 

 México City, January 19th, 2015




Read full article at: http://www.basham.com.mx/en/january-2016/1167-publication-of-the-prequalification-rules-for-the-high-speed-train-mexico-queretaro