Background on Mota-Engil Mexico
Mota-Engil Mexico is a prominent player in the construction and engineering sector, with extensive experience in various projects across Mexico. The company is part of the larger Mota-Engil Group, a global engineering and construction conglomerate with operations in over 20 countries. Mota-Engil Mexico’s expertise spans infrastructure, transportation, and energy projects, making it a key contributor to Mexico’s development.
The Queretaro-Irapuato Passenger Train Project
The Queretaro-Irapuato passenger train project is a significant transportation initiative in Mexico, aiming to improve connectivity between these two major cities. The project comprises multiple segments, with the recently awarded segment I (Queretaro-Apaseo El Grande) being crucial for industrial zones in both cities.
The Winning Consortium
Mota-Engil Mexico, along with its subsidiaries Mota-Engil Aeropuertos del Norte, Mota-Engil Engenharia e Construcao, and Mota-Engil Engenharia e Construcao Africa, formed a consortium that secured the contract to build and design 30.30 km of the Queretaro-Irapuato passenger train segment (Tramo I: Queretaro, industrial zone – Apaseo El Grande, industrial zone).
Contract Details
The consortium won the international public tender organized by the Agencia Reguladora del Transporte Ferroviario (ARTF) for a contract worth 7,632.2 million pesos (IVA included). The contract is set to be signed on August 22, with construction beginning six days later and scheduled for completion by June 29, 2027.
Evaluation Process
The ARTF, under the leadership of Andrés Lajous, received 11 technical and economic proposals, including 10 from consortium bids and one from Arturo Hernández González. The lowest proposal was 1,256.4 million pesos from Hernández González, while the highest was 19,622.5 million pesos from Recal Estructuras, Nexumrail, and Recal Leasing.
The evaluation process assessed the consistency of proposed calendars, methodologies, and work scopes with project requirements. Additionally, it verified that the financial situation of the companies was suitable for task execution and that proposed salaries adhered to the Cámara Nacional de Empresas de Consultoría (CNEC) minimum wage standards.
Construction Commencement
To initiate construction, which includes land movement, earthworks, foundations, structures (bridges, viaducts, overpasses, and underpasses), drainage, railways (ferroviaria superstructure), and complementary works, the contractor will receive a 20% advance payment based on the allocated budget for each fiscal period.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who won the contract to build and design the Queretaro-Irapuato passenger train segment (Tramo I)? The consortium led by Mota-Engil Mexico, along with its subsidiaries Mota-Engil Aeropuertos del Norte, Mota-Engil Engenharia e Construcao, and Mota-Engil Engenharia e Construcao Africa, won the contract.
- What is the total value of the contract? The contract is valued at 7,632.2 million pesos (IVA included).
- When will construction begin and when is the expected completion date? Construction is set to commence on August 22, with a deadline for completion by June 29, 2027.
- What does the evaluation process entail? The ARTF assessed the consistency of proposed calendars, methodologies, and work scopes with project requirements. It also verified financial suitability and adherence to minimum wage standards.
