Korean-funded Dumaguete Airport consulting contract opened to potential bidders

THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) said it is inviting parties interested in bidding for the design and construction consultancy contract for the New Dumaguete Airport.

In a request for expressions of interest, the DoTr said the consultancy deal covers basic design, tender assistance, and construction and maintenance supervision.

The DoTr valued the contract at up to $14 million. The project is funded by the Export-Import Bank of Korea.

Interested parties can submit proposals until Jan. 20, the DoTr said, adding that the contract for the project will run for 78 months.

Last year, the DoTr declared a failure of bidding for the procurement of consultancy services for the New Dumaguete Airport project after the bidder failed to submit a technical proposal.

The DoTr has said that it is working to complete land acquisition for the Dumaguete project, which will rise on 197.55-hectare site in Bacong, Negros Oriental. The project is set to replace the Dumaguete-Sibulan airport to accommodate the rising passenger demand. 

The project is expected to boost tourism and trade, as well as enhance the standard of living in Negros Oriental and the surrounding area. The new airport will be capable of serving international flights, with estimated capacity of up to 2.5 million passengers per year. — Ashley Erika O. Jose