Mayan Train’s Fifth Segment Tender Receives One Bid
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Mayan Train’s Fifth Segment Tender Receives One Bid

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Pedro Alcalá By Pedro Alcalá | Senior Journalist & Industry Analyst - Thu, 08/20/2020 - 16:50

An official FONATUR press release has announced the nature of the public tender for the construction of the Mayan Train’s fifth segment. This segment will run 121km in the state of Quintana Roo from the city of Cancun to the township of Tulum, making it one of the most transited sections of the train due to the enormous influx of tourism that these two locations receive. The contract contemplates the rehabilitation of existing rail lines and the rehabilitation of the adjacent 307 federal highway. So far, only one proposal has been presented by a consortium formed by Greenfield SPV VIII, BlackRock Mexico Infraestructura, PRODEMEX Construcciones, Promotora y Desarrolladora Mexicana, Promotora y Desarrolladora Mexicana de Infraestructura and Constructora de Infraestructura Nacional. 

The final decision for this tender is scheduled for Aug. 31 and, if possible, the contract in question is to be signed seven days after this decision is made, assuming it is accepted by the contractor in question. The contract will also contemplate the operation and maintenance of both the highway and rail line segments for a duration of 18 years. 

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