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MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) announced Friday, October 19, that it has chosen PH Trams-CB&T JV as the interim maintenance provider for the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3).
In a statement, the DOTC said PH Trams-CB&T’s contract is valid for only 6 months. This will give the government enough time to find a regular maintenance provider for the rail system.
PH Trams-CB&T will replace Sumitomo Corp., whose contract expired Friday.
“Our main aim is to ensure the continuous and quality operations of MRT-3, which serves over 600,000 Metro Manila commuters,” DOTC Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya said.
“As such, we adhere to the government’s good governance practice in conducting a transparent procurement process in searching for the most qualified maintenance provider that meets the requirements as stipulated in the TOR,” he added.
Interim contract
PH Trams CB&T agreed to maintain all the upgraded and newly installed components of MRT-3, including the signaling, AFCS, CCTV and other equipment that will be installed by DOTC or a third party, for the lowest monthly cost of $1.15 million.
The DOTC said this is better than the $1.433 million it used to pay Sumitomo.
As part of the 6-month interim maintenance contract, the new provider will supply the fast-moving spare parts at the MRT-3 depot stockroom.
It will also ensure the operation of the AFCS and signaling systems and upgrade or install new systems at no additional cost to the government, and without effect on the current train fares.
The interim service provider will start maintenance works by Saturday, October 20. – Rappler.com
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