Region 2 contractors warned against corruption, sub-standard work

– as 21 contracts for capital works rewarded

Contractors and suppliers have been warned against engaging in corrupt activities and producing substandard work as the Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) Administration awarded contracts for capital projects within the region.
The contracts were awarded by newly-appointed Regional Tender Board Chairman Devanand Ramdatt on Wednesday, during which he issued the warning to the recipients of the 21 capital works’ contracts.

According to Ramdatt, he expects to see quality work done in a timely manner, and he insisted that contractors work with the outlined timeframe and specifications.
The Regional Tender Board Chairman further pointed out to the contractors that some of them awaiting the awarding of contracts already did work under the previous administration and ended up owing the Government due to substandard work. This, he noted, was highlighted in the Auditor’s Report.
As such, Ramdatt posited that he would put systems in place for regular monitoring of these projects by officials of the Regional Administration and residents in the various communities where the works are being done, so residents can ensure they get quality work done for their monies.
The Tender Board Chairman also encouraged the local contractors to get themselves in order so as to prepare for the impending competition that will come from the international community that the Oil and Gas industry will bring to Guyana.
Meanwhile, Regional Chairperson Vilma Da Silva told the contractors at the Tender Board office in Anna Regina that she is very experienced in construction and will not tolerate incompetence and bad work from any of them.
The Regional Chair further advised the contractors to be on the work site and monitor their work properly, so that residents can have their money’s worth.