Nicaragua: Bus Contract Not Yet Awarded

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Managua's public transport regulator, Irtramma, stated that the winning company will be anounced next week. The two companies that submitted proposals were DINA Camiones, S.A. and Zapata Camiones, S.A..

DINA Camiones, S.A. offered a contract worth $24.3 million while the Zapata Camiones, S.A. bid was for $32.6 million. The contract is to provide 350 vehicles.

Source: laprensa.com.ni

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