The Office of the Contractor-General is the Secretariat for the Contractor-General and the National Contracts Commission. However, both the Contractor-General and the National Contracts Commission are independent, separate and distinct Commissions of Parliament. The Contractor-General is responsible solely for monitoring and investigating the award and implementation of Government contracts, licences and permits and related matters. The Contractor-General does not award, approve, endorse or recommend for award, approval or endorsement any Government contract, licence or permit.

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The following contract award recommendations have been endorsed and/or approved by the National Contracts Commission (NCC) during February 2008, for award, under the powers which are reserved to the NCC by Sections 23D(1)(b) & (c) of the Contractor-General Act. These notices of endorsement and/or approval by the NCC do not constitute a confirmation of the actual awards. Government of Jamaica procurement contracts are ultimately awarded by the relevant Ministries or Agencies of Government. Please contact the responsible Ministry or Agency of Government for confirmation of the details of actual contract awards.

DATE	GOVERNMENT AGENCY	CONTRACT DESCRIPTION	FUND	CONTRACTOR	PROCUREMENT METHOD	CONTRACT VALUE J$ (unless otherwise stated)
05.02.08	National Works Agency	Special Flood Damage 2007-2008 Construct Toe Walls River View Portland	GOJ	MILLERS ELECTRICAL AND CONSTRUCTION CO. LIMITED	LT	$9,335,189.98
05.02.08	National Works Agency	Special Flood Damage 2007-2008-construct retaining walls at St Christopher- Glengoffe	GOJ	DONALDSON ENTERPRISES LIMITED	LT	$17,022,022.00
05.02.08	National Works Agency	Gabion River Training works At Church River St Ann's Bay	IADB	MORRIS HILL LTD.	ST	$8,441,950.00
05.02.08	National Works Agency	Hurricane Dean rehab-Palisadoes Protection sea defence and restoration of shoulder works	CDB	DLT CONSTRUCTION AND CONSULTANCY SERVICE	LT	$55,715,128.00
05.02.08	Ministry of Education	Renovate & extension to Shortwood Practising school	CDB	KSA ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS LTD	OT	$44,807,589.37
05.02.08	Ministry of Education	Construction of replacement school Sheffield All Age Westmoreland	IADB	M & M JAMAICA LTD..	LT	$157,262,922.00
05.02.08	University of Technology, Jamaica	Proposed janitorial services at the Utech campus	UTECH	FLOORS UNLIMITED LIMITED	ST	$5,793,916.80
05.02.08	National Works Agency	Emergency Flood Damage Sandy Gully network repairs Red Hills Rd Washington Blvd Renfield Ave	GOJ	S. GREEN & ASSOCIATES COMPANY LIMITED	LT	$9,039,940.89
13.02.08	College of Agriculture, Science and Education	Paint external surfaces of the building Passley Gardens	GOJ	HARRPOTT CONSTRUCTION LIMITED	ST	$6,483,260.00
13.02.08	Rural Water Supply Company	Complete construction of sand filter treatment plant at Cascade water supply	GOJ	BACCHUS ENGINEERING WORKS LTD.	ST	$9,360,058.40
13.02.08	Ministry of Education	Construct new Primary school - Fruitful Vale all Age Fruitful Vale	IADB	HDB CONSTRUCTION LIMITED	ST	$137,757,474.62
13.02.08	E-Learning Company	Hypermedia And Portal development consultancy	UAF	NOHO CONSULTING	OT	US$65,900.00
13.02.08	E-Learning Company	Project Evaluation Consultancy	UAF	JOINT BOARD OF TEACHER EDUCATION (INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION)	OT	$8,060,472.00
13.02.08	Petrojam Limited	Dry Docking PAJ Tug Boat Negril and Barge # 1 for repairs and survey in Colombia	PCJ	COTECMAR SHIPYARD	SS	US$442,000.00
13.02.08	National Water Commission	Re condition, retro fitting of container at Kingsland reservoir	NWC	MUSTANG CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED	ST	$7,020,500.30
13.02.08	National Housing Trust	NHT Clarendon branch office-A/C and exhaust works	NHT	CAC 2000	ST	$18,818,649.68
13.02.08	Ministry of Justice	Storm Water drainage works at New Port Antonio courthouse	GOJ	SUPREME CONSTRUCTION	ST	$6,636,879.00
13.02.08	National Works Agency	Emergency works Construction of box culvert at Treasure Beach	GOJ	V.O. & J. HEAVY EQUIPMENT & CONSTRUCTION LTD.	ST	$8,859,850.90
13.02.08	Port Authority of Jamaica	Workforce management system	PAJ	ILLUMINAT (JAMAICA) LIMITED	OT	US$298,620.00
13.02.08	Urban Development Corporation (UDC)	Reach Falls Development Phase 1	UDC	PORTLAND GENERAL CONTRACTOR LIMITED	ST	$25,712,343.26
13.02.08	National Housing Trust	NHT Clarendon Office-Fire Alarm & Protection System	NHT	AREL LTD.	ST	$4,459,641.85
13.02.08	National Housing Trust	NHT's Clarendon Branch Office Supply & install standby geneator	NHT	AREL LTD.	ST	$13,413,402.79
13.02.08	National Housing Trust	NHT's Clarendon Branch office-Electrical system installation	NHT	R.E. FORRESTER ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS	ST	$41,606,184.00
13.02.08	Ministry of Labour and Social Security	Procurement of Computers, Printers and a Scanner	IBRD	ILLUMINAT (JAMAICA) LIMITED	OT	$9,001,265.34
13.02.08	Ministry of Justice	Renovation & refurbishing of Judge's residence at Malvern	GOJ	A1 CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED	ST	$10,900,932.00
13.02.08	Rural Water Supply Company	Pipelaying works at Fruitful Vale Water supply Portland	GOJ	N.F BARNES CONSTRUCTION & EQUIP. CO. LTD	ST	$9,473,940.00
20.02.08	Ministry of National Security	Development of a secure Internet Portal Infrastructure	IADB	IBM WORLD TRADE CORPORATION	OT	US$4,351,581.29
20.02.08	University of Technology, Jamaica	Supply & Install elevator for faculty of engineering & computing	UTECH	DANEM ENGINEERS LIMITED	ST	$25,232,726.00
20.02.08	Port Authority of Jamaica	Procurement for 3 years Metalon grease & Duron engine oil for KCT equipment	PAJ	CAN-AM DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED	SS	Can$881,415.00
20.02.08	National Works Agency	Hurricane rehab for the palisadoes protection project	CDB	Y.P. SEATON & ASSOCIATES COMPANY LTD	LT	$39,370,248.46
20.02.08	National Works Agency	Hurricane rehab for the palisadoes protection project	CDB	Y.P. SEATON & ASSOCIATES COMPANY LTD	LT	$34,050,810.29
27.02.08	St. Mary Parish Council	Reconstruction of Paisley road in St Mary	GOJ	SELMIC CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED	ST	$5,144,500.00
27.02.08	National Housing Trust	Point Housing Development for Hanover- Land Surveying services	NHT	LLEWELYN ALLEN & ASSOCIATES	ST	$23,201,495.00
27.02.08	National Water Commission	Provision of external auditors for 7 years for NWC	NWC	KPMG	ST	$50,234,800.00
27.02.08	Ministry of Education	Consultancy services for intervention in absenteeism in 100 Jamaican Schools.	IADB	UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES	OT	US$150,800.00
27.02.08	Ministry of Education	Construct fern Grove Basic & St Ann resource Centre	CDB	A1 CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED	OT	$61,559,055.00
27.02.08	Ministry of Education	Construct extension to Chester Castle All Age school Hanover	IADB	M & M JAMAICA LTD..	ST	$126,801,322.12
27.02.08	Ministry of Education	Construct proposed high school at Inverness Sandy Bay	GOJ	JATLIN CONSTRUCTION & ASSOCIATES LTD	ST	$368,293,996.82
27.02.08	Jamaica Customs Department	Consultancy service for expansion of office building Jamaica Customs NewPort East	GOJ	MORRIS CHIN ARCHITECT	ST	$10,588,236.80
27.02.08	St. Mary Parish Council	Rehab & extension of bridge at Petersfield St Mary	GOJ	SHEK-NUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED	ST	$4,803,400.00
27.02.08	National Housing Trust	Small Building social amenities at 231 Spanish Town road	NHT	ASHTROM BUILDING SYSTEMS LTD.	SS	$30,216,215.00
27.02.08	Ministry of Education	Electrical upgrading works to the regional offices -Region 2-6	IADB	THOMAS HAMILTON & ASSOCIATES LIMITED	ST	$27,177,110.25
27.02.08	Jamaica Fire Brigade	Group Health Insurance for Employees and dependent 2008-2011	GOJ	LIFE OF JAMAICA LIMITED	LT	$108,042,852.00
27.02.08	Ministry of Justice	Renovate & refurbish Judge's residence at Tucker Ave St Ann's Bay	GOJ	BERNARD'S CONSTRUCTION SERVICES	LT	$9,452,082.80
27.02.08	National Water Commission	Supply of personal and notebook computers	NWC	ILLUMINAT (JAMAICA) LIMITED	ST	$5,275,618.18
27.02.08	National Water Commission	Procure Laboratory Supplies & equipment A1 and A2	NWC	INDUSTRIAL AND TECHNICAL SUPPLIES (JA.) LTD.	ST	US$52,883.60
27.02.08	National Water Commission	Procure Laboratory Supplies & equipment 1A and 1B	NWC	ELDAC CONSULTANCY LIMITED	ST	US$147,408.78
27.02.08	Regional Health Authorities	Construct perimeter wall, gates and security posts at Princess Margaret hospital Hampton Court	CHASE	INTOUCH CONSTRUCTION & SECURITY LIMITED	ST	$4,942,704.43
27.02.08	Ministry of Agriculture	Supply, install, and commission one 750KVA diesel standby generator	GOJ	THOMAS HAMILTON & ASSOCIATES LIMITED	ST	$18,258,895.54
27.02.08	Ministry of Education	Printing & distribution of Primary text books	GOJ	ENIATH'S PRINTING COMPANY LIMITED	ST	$69,000,000.00
27.02.08	Ministry of Education	Electrical upgrade works for Caenwood Centre	GOJ	VTR ENGINEERING SERVICES LTD.	ST	$90,840,420.08
27.02.08	National Housing Trust	NHT head office Expansion Architectural consulting services	NHT	MCMORRIS SIBLEY ROBINSON LTD	SS	$8,750,000.00

Procurement Method Key: LT=Limited Tender, OT=Open Tender, ST=Selective Tender, SS=Sole Source

Contracts valued $15,000,000.00 and above are subject to approval by Cabinet.

Contact:	Communications Department Office of the Contractor-General 17 Knutsford Boulevard Kingston 5 Craig Beresford, Director, Licences, Permits and Non-Construction Contracts	Phone:	929-6460
		e-mail: Date:	communications@ocg.gov.jm March 25, 2008