The Ministry of Home Affairs yesterday signed $1.1b worth of contracts including for living quarters at the Mazaruni Prison.
A release from the ministry said that Permanent Secretary, Andre Ally, presided over the ceremony and underscored the government’s commitment to improving facilities across various sectors.
Ally emphasized the importance of completing the projects on time and within scope, ensuring that they align with the Ministry’s vision of delivering high-quality infrastructure. He further highlighted the need for workers to adhere to safety protocols.
Some of the projects signed follow:
1.Construction of Female Living Quarters at Mazaruni Prison (Lot 2)
• Contractor: Sheriff Construction Inc.
• Contract Value: $180,124,701
• Duration: 12 months
2. Construction of Male Living Quarters at Mazaruni Prison (Lot 3)
• Contractor: Advance Engineering
• Contract Value: $191,564,447
• Duration: 12 months
3. Construction of Staff Living Quarters at Lusignan Prison (Lot 4)
• Contractor: NP Contracting & Transporting Services
• Contract Value: $161,285,125
• Duration: 12 months
4. Construction of Trade Shop (Lot 1)
• Contractor: NP Contracting & Transporting Services
• Contract Value: $87,526,782
• Duration: 10 months
5. Completion of Paramakatoi Police Station
• Contractor: K & D Contracting Services
• Contract Value: $40,853,190
• Duration: 6 months
6. Expansion of New Amsterdam Prison Power Network, Region No. 6
• Contractor: Professional Engineering and Construction Service
• Contract Value: $132,450,675
• Duration: 6 months
7. Construction of Caged Walkway at Mazaruni Prison, Region No. 7
• Contractor: Shop Modern Guyana
• Contract Value: $79,651,960
• Duration: 9 months
8. Rehabilitation of Rockcastle Building at Mazaruni Prison, Region No. 7
• Contractor: SBC Construction Supplies & Transportation
• Contract Value: $119,393,040
• Duration: 6 months
