DoTr bids out contract for Davao project

THE Transportation department opens bidding for the contract for a general administrative consultant of the Davao Public Transport Modernization project.

In its request for expression of interest, the Department of Transportation (DoTr) said the system administration consultant will provide DoTr and the Davao City government with oversight and contract management support; technical support; and help develop protocols, practices and procedures for efficient bus operations.

The transport project which is valued at P73.38 billion will be funded by loan proceeds from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government.

The DoTr said previously that it is targeting to operate the Davao Public Transport Modernization project by 2026.

The Davao Public Transport Modernization project is designed to have a core service lane connecting major commercial centers; feeder routes to inner urban areas and links between outer rural areas and terminals in Davao City.

This transport modernization project has three main components which include the establishment of a high priority bus system; strengthening of institutional capacity and delivery of social development programs.

The Davao Public Transport Modernization project is an integrated network of over 100 kilometers of core routes and more than 500 kilometers of feeder routes which will be served by modern vehicles and with larger capacities. — Ashley Erika O. Jose