The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is seeking bids from global contractors for an estimated $2 billion of water-supply infrastructure projects to help fix low water levels attributed to climate change-generated drought conditions that are affecting canal operations despite conservation measures and new fees. The program, which will be 100% agency-financed, is intended to meet the strategic waterway's water needs as well; as local drinking water supply requirements for 50 years.
In a request for qualifications issued Sept. 7, the authority said the contractor will be responsible for program concept, design and construction, which will include identifying sites where component projects, will be built, and for all investigations, surveys and studies necessary, including hydrological, climatic and environmental conditions.