Government Contracts and Public Procurement

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At GALA we have become the best option for businesses seeking effective assistance in proposal preparation for Government Contracts and Public Procurement offers. This is due to our wide-ranging experience advising government entities in the selection of contractors for project development and services presentation in many industries. With this, we have been able to smooth the selection process as much for the provision of public services as for energy and telecommunications. We have also assisted with significant infrastructure project development. Regarding advising local and multinational companies in the bidding process and contracting with the government, we have experience in matters such as: General advice about the public bidding process and the laws that regulate it. Examination of bid specifications and purchase orders. Creation of a consortium to participate in public procurement processes. Advice in planning offers and the submission of bids of all kinds to ensure all legal, financial and technical requirements for public contractors are complete. Filing claims, appeals and other legal remedies. Contract negotiations with the government in order to minimize risks and avoid conflicts including concessions agreements. Subcontracting negotiations. Representation in disputes and litigation. Our advice to government entities includes: Guidance in the different modalities of public procurement. Advice in the drafting of statements of objections. Drafting and review of purchase orders. Representation of government entities in litigation derived from public procurement.

Systra:
Advised Systra on winning the bid for the project management contract for Line 1 of the Panama City Metro – Extension to Villa Zaita. (November 2018)

China State Construction Engineering Corporation Ltd:
Advised China State Construction Engineering Corporation Ltd. on the development and construction of the Ciudad de Esperanza Residential Project (awarded in 2015), promoted by the Ministry of Housing of Panama, which will include 2,250 homes, schools, a campus of the University of Panama, and recreational areas. (November 2017)

GBM de Panamá:
Advised GBM de Panamá on successfully winning the public bid for the computer platform and server consolidation to manage the modernization of the technological platform of a government institution for an amount of $849,450.00 (June 2015)

GBM de Panamá:
Advised GBM de Panamá on successfully winning the public bid by filing an appeal for the acquisition of equipment for updating computer equipment in government laboratories for an amount of $723,721.81 (August 2015)

Tecnología Sanitaria, S.A:
Advised Tecnología Sanitaria, S.A. on submitting proposals in the Public Tender for the rehabilitation and cleaning of septic tanks in the District of Panama and San Miguelito. (November 2013)

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