Background on Key Players and Relevance
The Mexican railway sector has seen significant progress with the recent awarding of two major contracts by the Agencia Reguladora del Transporte Ferroviario (ARTF) for the construction and design of passenger train routes. These contracts, totaling 32,873.6 million pesos, were granted to two prominent construction groups: Mota Engil México and Gami Ingeniería e Instalaciones.
Mota Engil México, a subsidiary of the Portuguese multinational Mota-Engil Group, has established itself as a key player in Mexico’s infrastructure projects. With expertise in engineering, construction, and concessions, the company has contributed to various projects across Mexico, including highways, bridges, and railways. Gami Ingeniería e Instalaciones, on the other hand, is a Mexican company with extensive experience in civil engineering and construction projects.
Contract Details
Contract 1: Mota Engil México
Mota Engil México was awarded a contract worth 20,203.9 million pesos for the construction of 70.7 km of the Querétaro-Irapuato route, specifically the Apaseo El Grande to Irapuato segment, including a zonal industrial area in Irapuato.
Contract 2: Gami Ingeniería e Instalaciones
Gami Ingeniería e Instalaciones secured a contract valued at 12,669.7 million pesos for the construction of 136.4 km of the Saltillo-Nuevo Laredo route, specifically the Arroyo El Sauz to Nuevo Laredo segment.
Evaluation Criteria and Award
According to the bidding act, both construction companies were selected based on their technically and economically viable proposals that met the legal, technical, and economic requirements set by the ARTF. The companies also achieved the highest scores in the sum of evaluated categories, as per the adjudication criteria outlined in the call for bids.
Contract Execution and Timeline
The contracts must be signed by April 10, and construction work is set to commence within six days of signing. The projects have an execution period of 807 and 960 natural days, respectively. Both companies will receive a 20% advance payment according to the current fiscal year’s budget schedule.
Previous Collaboration and Government Prioritization
Both Mota Engil México and Gami Ingeniería e Instalaciones have previously participated in the construction of the Tren Maya project during the federal administration prior to the current one.
In line with the ARTF’s activity schedule, led by Andrés Lajous, both bidding processes were conducted simultaneously. Five technical and economic proposals were received for the first contract, while eight were submitted for the second.
All participants were informed that construction work is a priority for the federal government. As such, the projects will follow a fast-track execution scheme, allowing for phased construction as sections of the executive project are completed rather than waiting for the entire project to be finalized.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who won the contracts? Mota Engil México and Gami Ingeniería e Instalaciones won the contracts.
- What is the total value of the contracts? The contracts are valued at a combined total of 32,873.6 million pesos.
- What routes will be constructed? Mota Engil México will construct 70.7 km of the Querétaro-Irapuato route, while Gami Ingeniería e Instalaciones will construct 136.4 km of the Saltillo-Nuevo Laredo route.
- When will construction begin? Construction is set to commence within six days of the contract signing, which is scheduled for April 10.
- What is the execution period for each project? The projects have an execution period of 807 and 960 natural days, respectively.
- Why is construction prioritized by the federal government? The federal government prioritizes construction work due to its fast-track execution scheme, enabling phased construction as sections of the executive project are completed.
