U.S. Embassy-Belmopan Awards US$710,000 to Civil Society Organizations at Grants Award Ceremony

Ministry Of Infrastructure

ture Development and Housing (MIDH) intends to pro cure twelve (12) new Dump Trucks to facilitate the Ministry with undertaking maintenance of the Public Road Network.

Belmopan – U.S. Ambassador Michelle Kwan awarded grant recipients of the 2022 Central America Regional Security Initiative - Economic Support Fund (CARSI-ESF) and Fiscal Transparency and Innovation Fund at a ceremony held today at the Ambassador’s Residence. The recipients will partner with government agencies on projects to build the capacity of public officers and civil society for accountability and increased fiscal transparency as well as training frontline personnel and transport sector stakeholders to enhance identification of human trafficking victims. The total value of the four grants is US $710,000.

The MIDH now invites sealed quotations from eligible and qualified suppliers for the supply of the following item: the Human Trafficking Institute, the Accountability Lab, and RET International. The Human Trafficking Institute received a US$250,000 grant for a project to prevent trafficking in person through implementing government protocols and national training. The Accountability Lab also received a US$250,000 grant to promote government innovation inside and outside of government. RET International received at US$130,000 grant for a project to prevent human trafficking by empowering transportation leaders through education, awareness, and policy changes.

Twelve (12) New Dump Trucks – (15 cubic yards capacity) Bidding will be conducted through Open National Competitive Bidding Procedures.

Interested eligible suppliers may obtain the full Invitation to Quote for the twelve (12 new Dump Trucks as of Monday, January 30, 2023 from the MIDH’s Offices located at #1 Power Lane, Belmopan from Monday through to Friday 8.00 AM – 5.00 PM. Quotations must utilize forms provided in the Invitation to Quote. One (1) Original and two (2) copies are to be submitted in sealed labelled envelopes to the address indicated below. Quotations by email WILL NOT be accepted.

Ambassador Kwan emphasized, “The United States is proud to support these U.S.-funded programs that will promote civil society engagement to strengthen democracy at all levels of government. These projects will combat trafficking in persons, promote anti-corruption and transparency and improve public service delivery to vulnerable communities, helping to create a safer and more just and equitable Belize.”

The Love Foundation was selected as the 2022 Fiscal Transparency Grantee. The foundation received US$80,000 in government funding for a project to bolster Belize’s fiscal transparency and accountability systems.

Ministry Of Infrastructure Development And Housing Invitation To Quote

Procurement Of New Utility Trucks

The Government of Belize via the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing (MIDH) intends to procure eight (8) Utility Trucks to facilitate the Ministry with undertaking maintenance of the Public Road Network.

The MIDH now invites sealed quotations from eligible and qualified suppliers for the supply of the following items: a) Six (6) New Utility Trucks – 4.009L Engine Minimum (3.4 tons rated loaded Capacity) b) Two (2) New Utility Trucks – 4.6L Engine minimum (7.5 tons minimum payload capacity)

Bidding will be conducted through Open National Competitive Bidding Procedures.

Interested eligible suppliers may obtain the full Invitation to Quote for the two types of Utility Trucks as of Friday, January 27, 2023 from the MIDH’s Offices located at #1 Power Lane, Belmopan from Monday through to Friday 8.00 AM – 5.00 PM.

Quotations must utilize forms provided in the Invitation to Quote. One (1) Original and two (2) copies are to be submitted in sealed labelled envelopes to the address indicated below. Quotations by email WILL NOT be accepted.

The 2022 CARSI-ESF grantees are

Since 2012, the United States has invested more than US$10.2 million through CARSI-ESF funding to support good governance, economic prosperity, and citizen security. This is the first year that Belize has been awarded a grant through the Department of State’s Fiscal Transparency Innovation Fund.

Offers will be submitted on the Quote Submission Sheet including a detailed description of specifications offered, price and delivery Schedule for Goods and Related Services. These templates are annexed in the full Invitation to Quote. All documents must be completed without any alterations in format, and no substitutes shall be accepted. All blank spaces shall be filled in with the information requested. Suppliers are informed that they can only quote for the type of equipment specified. Price quotations should be exclusive of both Import Duty and 12.5% General Sales Tax.The Purchaser shall award will be opened on the same day at 10.15 A.M, at the address below. Late bids will be rejected.