Background on the Initiative and its Importance
David Calderón, the head of the National Highway Conservation Directorate, announced that the Mexican government will commence direct paving of the federal road network next month. This initiative aims to meet a target of addressing 15,000 km of roads by the end of the six-year term, reducing reliance on public tenders.
Who is David Calderón?
David Calderón holds the position of Director General of Highway Conservation at the Mexican government’s Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT). His role is crucial in overseeing the maintenance and development of Mexico’s road infrastructure.
Why is this initiative relevant?
Mexico faces significant challenges in improving its road infrastructure due to limited resources. This initiative marks a shift towards direct paving using newly acquired machinery, allowing for better control and supervision of road construction projects.
Details of the Initiative
The SICT will purchase machinery to carry out paving tasks that have not been their responsibility for the past 30 years. A total of 1,998.7 million pesos has been allocated for this comprehensive purchase of machinery and materials.
Procurement Process
The SICT received seven technical and economic proposals for selling paving machines, including pavement layers, asphalt profile and recovery machines. Only Servicios Integrales Parno y Construmac presented a viable proposal for eight machine packages worth 397,559,840 million pesos.
Direct Supervision and Rapid Response
Calderón emphasized that direct supervision of each machine, enabled by satellite monitoring and hourly operational control, will lead to better results. Additionally, the initiative allows for quicker responses in case of natural disasters without waiting for tender processes.
Delivery Schedule
- First delivery: 11 paving machines to be handed over at the SICT center in the State of Mexico.
- Second delivery: 23 machines to be distributed across Jalisco, Chihuahua, Veracruz, Campeche, and Baja California Sur centers between July and August.
- Third delivery: 14 machines to be delivered at Aguascalientes and State of Mexico centers in subsequent dates.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the main goal of this initiative? The primary objective is to directly pave 15,000 km of federal roads by the end of the six-year term, enhancing control and supervision over road construction projects.
- How will the newly acquired machinery be supervised? Each machine will be monitored via satellite, with hourly operational control ensuring better results.
- What are the delivery schedules for the paving machines?
- First delivery: 11 machines in the State of Mexico center.
- Second delivery: 23 machines across Jalisco, Chihuahua, Veracruz, Campeche, and Baja California Sur centers between July and August.
- Third delivery: 14 machines in Aguascalientes and State of Mexico centers at later dates.
