The bidding process for expressway construction in Binh Phuoc leads to scandal

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Binh Phuoc - On May 27, the Provincial People's Committee continued to clarify and handle the controversies related to the results of the selection of contractors for the construction of the Ho Chi Minh City - Thu Dau Mot - Chon Thanh expressway.

Regarding this incident, the Binh Phuoc Provincial Investment and Construction Project Management Board has quickly reported related issues as requested by the Binh Phuoc Provincial People's Committee.

According to the Binh Phuoc Provincial Construction Investment Project Management Board, the Construction package: Construction of the Ho Chi Minh City - Thu Dau Mot - Chon Thanh Expressway, the section passing through Binh Phuoc province, is widely bidding online.

The consulting unit for preparing bidding documents and evaluating bidding documents is Van Phu Consulting Joint Stock Company. The expert team was established by the consulting unit.

Nguoi dan o tinh Binh Phuoc cat cao su nhuong mat bang lam cao toc. Anh: Dinh Trong
People in Binh Phuoc province cut rubber to make way for the expressway. Photo: Dinh Trong

On February 24, the Binh Phuoc Provincial Construction Investment Project Management Board approved the bidding documents on the national bidding network. On March 6, the bidding documents will be issued on the national bidding network from the time of approval.

On March 17, 2025, the bidding package was opened online with the participation of 5 participating contractors, including Son Hai Group Co., Ltd. and the Ho Chi Minh City-TDM-CT Expressway Joint Venture (Truong Son Construction Corporation and NTV Thanh Phat Construction and Trading Services Co., Ltd.).

The process of evaluating the bidding documents has some clarification contents, the Management Board has organized implementation according to regulations, and at the same time asked for opinions from relevant authorities.

On May 6, the Expert Group prepared an assessment report on the national bidding network according to regulations.

Cao toc di qua Binh Phuoc gan 7 km. Anh: Dinh Trong
The expressway passing through Binh Phuoc province is nearly 7 km long. Photo: Dinh Trong

Based on the assessment report, the Management Board has organized an appraisal and approved the results of contractor selection on the national bidding network. The results of contractor selection are made public on the national bidding network.

On May 26, when there was information that Son Hai Group reflected the results of the selection of contractors showing signs of not complying with the regulations, the Chief of the Office of Binh Phuoc Provincial People's Committee said that the Provincial People's Committee directed the Management Board of Construction Investment Projects of Binh Phuoc Province to clearly report this case to the provincial People's Committee and Binh Phuoc Provincial Party Committee. Secondly, it is suggested that the Management Board of Construction Investment Projects of Binh Phuoc Province invites the contractor, Son Hai Group to work.

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Binh Phuoc province has organized a groundbreaking ceremony for the project. Photo: Dinh Trong

No official reflection via document

According to the report of the Binh Phuoc Provincial Construction Investment Project Management Board, as of 5:00 p.m. on May 26, no official recommendations from Son Hai Group Company Limited have been received in writing as well as on the national bidding network.

Currently, the results of contractor selection have been announced on the national bidding network with the full assessment report of the assessment team attached.

"If contractors, if there are recommendations on the Contractor's E-HSDT evaluation content, comply with the provisions of Articles 90 and 91 of the Bidding Law 2023. If the official petition is received, the Board will implement the process of resolving petitions to ensure the law," the report of the Binh Phuoc Construction Investment Project Management Board stated.

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