Study and Design of 4th. Bridge Over Panama Canal

The purpose of the contract is to provide the necessary analysis to determine the best alternative for a new bridge over the canal, on the Pacific coast, and produce a preliminary design, through which the ACP can complete the new bridge at a later stage.

Technical Specifications:

Cable-stayed bridge in concrete, length 350 meters, at least 40 meters above sea level.

The contractor shall have 455 days to complete the contract.

Expected date of submission of bids is 20 January 2012.

The approval meeting will be held on January 6, 2012.

Source: CentralAmericaData.COM

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