KOTA MARUDU: The government will continue to pay attention to assist small contractors, on condition they diligently carry out projects given to them.
He was speaking to 137 Class F contractors who bid for 27 projects worth RM1 million, under the Basic Infrastructure Projects and Public Infrastructure Projects (PIAS/PIA) for the Kota Marudu district here today.
The bidding was done automatically through computerisation to assure bidders of transparency whereby, successful applicants were randomly picked, using a computer system verified by Mimos.
“The projects identified for implementation in 2013 are those that are deemed urgent and important. We hope the successful contractors will carry out the projects themselves, without sub-contracting them,” said Ongkili, who is also Kota Marudu member of parliament.
Any project in Sabah, give priority to the local contractors.
ReplyDeleteLocal contractors should be more competitive.
ReplyDeleteContractors who are awarded Public Infrastructure Maintenance Projects (PIA) and Basic Infrastructure Projects(PIAS) are urged to give their full commitment to the completion of the project.
ReplyDeleteSabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Yahya Hussin said they must be responsible and complete the projects according to procedure and stipulated work order to fulfill the trust given by the government in upgrading public amenities.
ReplyDeleteHe expressed his disatisfaction towards roads with potholes, stagnant water and Public Housing Aid Programmes (PBR) with improperly installed doors and window glasses.
ReplyDeleteAs such, Yahya ask contractors to carry out satisfactory work aand reminded them that their work is crucial in not only for the sake of the general public, but also helping the poor.
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ReplyDeleteYahya, who is also Sabah Agriculture and Food Industry Minister, said shoddy work would impact negatively on the people using the facility in question.