The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), in coordination with the General Directorate of Water (DGA) of the Ministry of Public Works of Chile, is calling on consulting firms to submit proposals to provide technical, legal-regulatory and methodological support in the preparation of the three regulations derived from Law No. 21,813 on the extraction and use of seawater for desalination.

1. Technical scope of the three regulations
Regulation No. 1 (Life cycle of the concession or destination): Define procedures, deadlines, simplified regime for smaller-scale projects, interoperability of information, role of the DGA's technical report and measures for closure or temporary continuity of the service (Arts. 18, 27 and 42).

Regulation No. 2 (Contribution for human consumption and sanitation): Formulate the technical, territorial, sanitary and economic criteria to evaluate the appropriateness of requiring a contribution of desalinated water for human consumption and sanitation, regulating costs, flows and coordination with the SISS and the DOH (Art. 9).

Regulation No. 3 (Procedure of the National Desalination Strategy): Regulate the stages of citizen participation, regional consultation and evaluation of the procedure for the preparation of the National Desalination Strategy, as well as systematize the preliminary strategic inputs for its first version (Art. 3).

2. Participatory tables and methodological development
Governance and inter-institutional dialogue: Design and facilitate the execution of technical-legal and procedural roundtables with relevant actors, coordinating the guidelines with the Office of Sectoral Authorizations and Investment (OASI) of the Ministry of Economy.

Matrix of subjects and risk management: Develop an integrated diagnosis of legal, technical, climatic and socioeconomic background, identifying the critical path of regulatory decisions and managing regulatory or operational risks.

Consistency and regulatory harmonization: Ensure the coherence of the proposals with the Water Code, Law No. 21,770, the Framework Law on Climate Change, Law No. 19,880, the regulations on maritime concessions and territorial and water planning tools.

3. Results, drafts and implementation strategy
Consolidated drafts: Support the DGA in the progressive drafting of the preliminary, systematized and final versions of the three regulations.

Processing and consultation strategy: Propose recommendations and roadmaps for the process of public consultation, inter-ministerial coordination, administrative approval and operational monitoring of the new legal framework.

Note: Interested companies should review the requirements on the BEO Bidder Portal.

Bolivia has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank to partially finance the cost of the National Technical Irrigation Program with a Basin Approach I, and it is proposed to use part of the proceeds of this financing to make payments under the Contract detailed in the Request for Proposals. The Ministry of Environment and Water invites eligible bidders to submit closed bids for the construction of complementary works to the Calderas dam (Tarija). The bottom of the notice identifies the agency as the Ministry of Sustainable Production, Environment and Water. The request for proposal number is BO-L1226-P00499 (publication IDB-5721OCBO2-P00499-SPN). The operation is BO-L1226 and the loan agreement is 5721/OC-BO-2.

It is an international public tender for works, in accordance with the Policies for the Acquisition of Works and Goods financed by the IDB, open to bidders from eligible countries according to the bidding documents. The text indicates an estimated construction period of 490, without specifying the unit. The qualification covers administrative, legal, financial, guarantees, technical and experience aspects.

Each bid must be accompanied by a bid maintenance guarantee in the printed amount BOB $36,982,483.67. Electronic bids are not accepted. Late bids will be rejected. Opening is in person or online.

The documents, in Spanish, are obtained at no cost indicated ($0.00) by SICOES (www.sicoes.gob.bo), CUCE 26-0041-24-1691517-1-1. Presentation and opening: Av. 20 de Octubre, Mollinedo building No. 1628, San Pedro area, La Paz. Attention: Franz Rolando Mancilla.

Note: Tender documents and annexes are available in the official language of the country.

The Republic of Ecuador has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank to finance the cost of the Tax and Customs Administration Improvement Program, and it is proposed to use part of the proceeds of this financing to make payments under the Contract for the Acquisition of QoS Administration Equipment. The Internal Revenue Service invites eligible bidders to submit closed bids for the acquisition of QoS Administration Equipment. The request for bids number is EC-L1253-P00092. The loans are 5598/OC-EC and 5599/KI-OC (Operation EC-L1253).

It is an international public tender, in accordance with the Policies for the Acquisition of Works and Goods financed by the IDB (GN-2349-15, July 2019), open to bidders from eligible countries under those policies. The general notice was published in Development Business on April 7, 2023 (edition IDB-P1169932-04/23).

Qualification includes technical, financial, and legal requirements. No margin of preference is granted to domestic contractors. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid maintenance statement. Electronic bids are not permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Opening is in person.

The documents, in Spanish, can be downloaded from the Internal Revenue Service link. Presentation: Government Platform for Financial Management, Block 5, 3rd floor, Río Amazonas and Alfonso Pereira, Quito, postal code 170506. Attention: National Financial Administrative Directorate.

Note: Tender documents and annexes are available in the official language of the country.

Ecuador has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank to partially finance the cost of the Tax and Customs Administration Improvement Program, and it is proposed to use part of the proceeds of this financing to make payments under the Contract detailed in the Request for Proposals. The Internal Revenue Service invites eligible bidders to submit closed bids for the acquisition of an application traffic balancing system. The Request for Proposal number is EC-L1253-P00046 (publication IDB-5598OCEC1-P00046-SPN). The operation is EC-L1253 and the loan is 5598/OC-EC-1.

It is an international public tender for goods, in accordance with the Policies for the Acquisition of Works and Goods financed by the IDB, open to bidders from eligible countries according to the bidding documents. It follows the general notice published on April 7, 2023 (IDB-P1169932-04/23).

The qualification includes financial capacity, specific experience and minimum technical staff. No margin of preference is granted to national contractors. Bids must include a statement of bid maintenance. Electronic bids are not accepted. Late bids will be rejected. Opening is in person or online.

The documents, in Spanish, are downloaded from the Internal Revenue Service link. Presentation: Río Amazonas and Alfonso Pereira, Government Platform for Financial Management, Block 5, 3rd floor. Attention: Carlos Córdova. Website: www.sri.gob.ec.

Note: Tender documents and annexes are available in the official language of the country.

Honduras has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank to partially finance the cost of the Program for the Comprehensive Modernization and Professionalization of the Services of the National Police of Honduras, and it is proposed to use part of the proceeds of this financing to make payments under the Contract detailed in the Request for Proposals. The Secretary of State in the Office of Security invites eligible bidders to submit closed bids for the comprehensive construction of the new campus of the National Police Academy (ANAPO). The scope includes administrative, academic, residential, sports, recreational, technological and service buildings, as well as road infrastructure, general networks, exterior works, associated equipment, testing, commissioning and final delivery. The request for proposal number is HO-L1227-P00192 (publication IDB-5831BLHO-P00192-SPN). The operation is HO-L1227 and the loan agreement is 5831/BL-HO.

It is an international public tender for works, in accordance with the Policies for the Acquisition of Works and Goods financed by the IDB, open to bidders from eligible countries. The general notice was published on January 21, 2025 (IDB-P2165537-01/25).

The evaluation covers eligibility, bid conformity, qualification, technical compliance, economic evaluation, and combined evaluation. Bid maintenance guarantee is required in the amount of HNL $6,993,000.00. Electronic bids are not permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Opening is in person or online.

Presentation and opening: Aldea La Cañada, Cabañas room, National Police University, Peripheral Ring, Tegucigalpa. Documents, in Spanish, are requested by email. Contact: Procurement Unit, telephones (504) 2236-1200/14 and (504) 9988-0032. Attention: Eddie Maribel Díaz López. Website: https://policianacional.gob.hn.

Note: Tender documents and annexes are available in the official language of the country.

Ecuador has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank to partially finance the cost of the Drinking Water and Sewerage Program for Quito, and it is proposed to use part of the proceeds of this financing to make payments under the Contract detailed in the Request for Proposals. This contract will be financed in conjunction with funds from EPMAPS and AECID. The Metropolitan Public Company for Drinking Water and Sanitation invites eligible bidders to submit closed bids for the acquisition of gauging, sampling and wastewater characterization equipment. The RFP number is EC-L1242-P00070 (publication IDB-4759OCEC-P00070-SPN). The operation is EC-L1242 and the loan is 4759/OC-EC.

It is an international public tender for goods, according to the Policies for the Acquisition of Works and Goods financed by the IDB, open to bidders from eligible countries. It follows the general notice published on January 20, 2020 (IDB-P455750-01/20). The tender will be governed by the rules of the alternative procurement arrangement to which the policies refer, if any.

Qualification requires legal, technical, and financial requirements. No margin of preference is granted to domestic contractors. Best Final Bid (M.O.F.) will apply. Bids must include a bid maintenance statement. Electronic bids are permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Opening is in-person or online.

Note: Tender documents and annexes are available in the official language of the country.

Guatemala has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank to partially finance the cost of the Program for the Strengthening of the Institutional Health Services Network (PRORISS), and it is proposed to use part of the proceeds of this financing to make payments under the Contract detailed in the Request for Proposals. The Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance invites eligible bidders to submit closed bids for the acquisition of miscellaneous equipment for the MSPAS's Emergency Medical System (SUME). The request for bid number is GU-L1163-P00079 (publication IDB-4791OCGU-P00079-SPN). The operation is GU-L1163 and the loan is 4791/OC-GU.

The process is a national public bidding process for goods, according to the Policies for the Acquisition of Works and Goods financed by the IDB, and is open to bidders from eligible countries according to the documents. It follows the general notice published on August 28, 2020 (IDB-P550524-08/20).

The qualification includes documentary review, financial and technical capacity, compliance with technical specifications and economic offer. No margin of preference is granted to national bidders. Best Final Bid (M.O.F.) will be applied. Bids must include a statement of bid maintenance. Electronic bids are not accepted. Late bids will be rejected. Opening is in person or online.

The bidding documents, in Spanish, are obtained in www.guatecompras.gt. Presentation and opening: Diagonal 19, Avenida Petapa 48-96, zone 12, Petápolis Building, 9th level. Attention: Didia Olivia Solís Urrutia, telephone 2240-1800.

Note: Tender documents and annexes are available in the official language of the country.

Brazil, through the Department of Highways of the State of São Paulo (DER-SP), has financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for the "Highway Investment Program of the State of São Paulo - Phase III" (Process BR-L1607-P00002). This call for International Public Bidding (LPI) invites eligible bidders to submit closed bids for the execution of civil works on the SP-425 highway (Lot 1).

Scope of the works
Main objective: Execution of civil engineering and road infrastructure works related to Group 2 (G2), SP-425 Lot 1.

Estimated time: Eighteen (18) months of construction.

Eligibility requirements and conditions
Regulatory framework: International Public Bidding (IPL) conducted in accordance with the Policies for the Acquisition of Works and Goods Financed by the IDB.

Eligibility criteria:

Proof of annual revenue with civil works and previous experience in road construction projects.

Formal declaration of availability of equipment and indication of a duly qualified technical team.

Demonstration of financial soundness, proof of net working capital and declaration of non-breach of contract.

Guarantee and preference: Mandatory presentation of an Offer Maintenance Guarantee in the amount of BRL $1,766,000.00. No margin of preference will be applied to construction companies, consortiums or national associations.

Bid management and presentation
Access to documents: The bidding documents in Portuguese are available for consultation and free of charge at the Coordination of Bids and Contracting of Engineering Works and Services (CGLA/CSA) via e-mail (cgla@der.sp.gov.br) or through the DER-SP electronic portal in www.der.sp.gov.br.

Delivery modality: Face-to-face delivery of offers in a closed envelope at the DER-SP Auditorium (Avenida do Estado, nº 777 – Wing B – 5th floor, São Paulo/SP). Proposals sent electronically will not be accepted. The opening of offers will take place in a face-to-face public session and online transmission.

Note: Tender documents and attachments are available in the official language of the country.

Belize has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to partially finance the cost of the Skills For The Future Program and intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments under the Contract detailed in this Request for Bids. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology invites eligible bidders to submit sealed bids for purchase of equipment for the science lab, workshops and maker studio at six existing secondary schools. The procurement process number is BL-L1044-P00047 (publication reference IDB-5749OCBL-P00047-SPN). The notice title spells “Science Lav”; the body of the notice refers to the science lab. The operation is BL-L1044 and the loan contract is 5749/OC-BL.

This request for bids is for goods. It follows the general procurement notice published on the IDB website on 11 August 2023 (publication number 5749/OC-BL) and uses international competitive bidding under the IDB Policies for the Procurement of Goods and Works. It is open to bidders from eligible countries as defined in the bidding documents.

Bidders must submit externally audited financial statements for 2023, 2024 and 2025; in a joint venture, each member must meet that requirement. No margin of preference for national contractors or joint ventures applies. Every bid must include a bid-security declaration. Electronic submissions are not permitted, and late bids will be rejected. Bids are opened in person or online.

Bidding documents in English are sent free of charge after a written request. Submission and opening: Project Execution Unit, 1900 Constitution Drive, 3rd Floor, Belmopan. Further information: Procurement Specialist, or Mrs. Ingrid Acosta. The body of the notice lists telephone 501-828-5147; the footer lists 8285413.

Note: Tender documents and attachments are available in the official language of the country.

Brazil, through the Department of Highways of the State of São Paulo (DER-SP), has financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for the "Road Investment Program of the State of São Paulo - Phase III" (Process BR-L1607-P00087). This call invites eligible consulting firms to express interest in providing specialized services for the promotion of gender equity, diversity and inclusion in the road infrastructure sector.

Consulting scope
Main objective: Development and implementation of institutional actions to promote gender equity, diversity and inclusion, aligning the organization with good practices of public governance, sustainability and social responsibility.

Components and deliverables:

Elaboration of a work plan, diagnosis and institutional census, culminating in the formulation of the gender equality and diversity policy and the action plan for equity.

Structuring of a mechanism to encourage internships for women in technical and engineering careers, including diagnosis of the recruitment journey and panel of indicators.

Creation of an opportunity viewer and a system for monitoring gender and inclusion disparities, in addition to governance support for the institutional committee.

Carrying out capacity-building, training and awareness programs focused on People with Disabilities (PCD) and general inclusion.

Execution of external communication campaigns, social engagement, promotion of women's careers in the infrastructure sector and establishment of institutional partnerships.

Qualification and experience requirements
Company experience: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in gender equity, diversity and inclusion projects, preferably in the public sector or in companies in the engineering and infrastructure sectors.

Technical and methodological skills: Proven expertise in institutional strengthening, organizational development, and qualitative and quantitative data analysis with mastery of visualization tools (such as Power BI or equivalents).

Work approach: Application of a participatory methodology that includes active listening, focus groups and collaborative diagnoses integrating different hierarchical levels.

Selection and management of proposals
Regulatory framework: The selection will be conducted in accordance with the IDB's Policies for the Selection and Hiring of Consultants for the formation of a short list composed of five (5) to eight (8) eligible firms.

Modalities of participation: The association between companies is allowed in the form of a consortium (Joint Venture) or through subcontracting to complement qualifications.

Method of delivery: Expressions of interest must be delivered in writing to the DER-SP address. Proposals sent electronically will not be accepted.

Note: Tender documents and attachments are available in the official language of the country.