4 Consortium Bidding for Panamanian Metro

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On the other hand, URS Holdings and Parsons-Brinkerhoff, which had been shortlisted, decided not to bid for the consulting contract, which has a maximum price of $2 million.

"A committee composed by technicians from IDB, CAF and the Metro Secretary will evaluate the bids. They will consider the experience of both the consultant and his staff; which method will be used and the work schedule, knowledge of the metro area of Panama City, among others. The winner could be announced in a week", reported Prensa.com.

Source: Prensa.com

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