As early as 8am on Friday, citizens and stakeholders can undergo the first step of the procurement process for projects under the TT Revitalisation Blueprint.
Speaking at the Trinidad and Tobago Revitalisation Blueprint ceremony at the Diplomatic Centre on Thursday, Chairman of UDeCOTT and First Citizens Bank (FCB), Shankar Bidaisee, announced that a centralised unit will be set up at the Hyatt hotel from Friday morning to begin the procurement process for persons and corporate entities seeking to participate.
He noted that UDeCOTT currently has 130 active projects, while reflecting on the agency’s work during the 2010 to 2015 period, and said this underscores its ability to facilitate projects within the relevant timeframe and allocated budget.
This new and ambitious project, he added, will create significant opportunities for both regional and international governments, as well as large and mid-sized companies.
“I shall not present any unfair advantage to any persons or corporate entity seeking to participate in this major infrastructural development that’s being rolled out today. Starting from tomorrow morning, 8am, at Hyatt, Point Fortin Room, there’s going to be a centralised unit set up to provide information comprising the various Ministries, in a synergistic format to prevent the delays and the bureaucracy in dealing business.”
Mr. Bidaisee said as the project unfolds, it will hold all stakeholders accountable.
“I give my word, to local, regional and international community that UDeCOTT will commit to transparency and fairness to ensure stakeholder confidence. UDeCOTT will be managing project rigorously according to project schedules, and my team and I will be walking the ground on various sites from as early as 3am, walking with yours truly, the Honourable Minister Jearlean John, as our order of business. We also expect you, all developers, contractors and subcontractors, employees, and downturn industries, to work hard, smart and in a highly disciplined manner. UDeCOTT will be demanding performance and value for money.”