Costa Rica: New purchasing rules for the ICE

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So the rules will also apply to the Radiográfica Costarricense (Racsa) company and to the Compañía Nacional de Fuerza y Luz (CNFL) company.

According to the document, a Corporate Procurement Board will be created to resolve all procedures and process for any type of purchase.

Source: Nacion.com

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