CSS dissolved the contract and the consortium is appealing the decision before the Public Procurement Tribunal.
The Social Security Fund (CSS) administratively terminated the contract it had with the Alca-Ger consortium for the reactivation of the Boquete polyclinic; however, the companies decided to appeal the decision. Through the forensic firm Morales & Associates, the consortium, made up of the companies Alca Holding International, INC. and Ingenier铆a GER, SA, filed the appeal before the Administrative Court of Public Procurement (TACP), this Thursday, March 19. Thus, the termination of the contract by the CSS is suspended until there is a ruling from the court.
The measure adopted by the CSS was due to the consortium's alleged breach of its contractual obligations by not delivering the completed project on the indicated date, which was December 22, 2025. In addition to terminating the contract, the CSS barred the consortium from participating in the institution's tenders for four years. The contract signed with Alca-Ger was for $9.2 million and was endorsed by the Comptroller General on June 21, 2023. The Boquete polyclinic is one of the last projects that were halted by past administrations and is still pending.
In its defense, the consortium requested that the TACP declare the CSS resolution null and void due to a violation of due process, that it be rendered ineffective, and that the violated right be restored. The new polyclinic in Boquete began construction during the administration of Guillermo S谩ez Llorens; however, during the government of Juan Carlos Varela, the work was halted. This would be the second time, should the TACP rule in favor of the CSS, that a contractor has failed to build the health facility. The first was the company Riva, SA, whose contract was cancelled for non-compliance with a project that should have been completed in 2014.
2 Consortiums have failed to complete the construction of the Boquete polyclinic.
2023 Theyear in which the contract with Alca-Ger was signed, which the CSS terminated due to non-compliance.
I'm excited to let you know that the store will be open this Saturday, the 21st!
馃搮 Date: Saturday, 21 of March ⏰ Time: 9 am – 1 pm 馃搷 Location: Alto Boquete, across from Chop Sticks Restaurant
Come by to check out new arrivals, grab your favorites, or just say hello. I'd love to see you there! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
Best,
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Yuri Pitt铆 Montenegro
Directora Ejecutiva - Cap铆tulo de Boquete
Executive Director - Boquete Chapter
We support people with disabilities in the Boquete District so they can access healthcare, education, food, and recreation. Ask me how you can help!
Apoyamos a personas con discapacidad del Distrito de Boquete para que tengan acceso a salud, educaci贸n, alimentaci贸n y recreaci贸n. ¡Preg煤ntame c贸mo puedes apoyar!
Do you have a truck and would like to support The Handicap Foundation? We're looking for kind-hearted people like you to help us pick up donations for our thrift store.
We are seeking volunteers who can commit to helping at least once a month. If you're interested in being part of this initiative and would like us to contact you when volunteer opportunities arise, we'd love to hear from you!
You can reach us by responding to this email.
Your help can make a difference! Thank you so much for your generosity and support.
We look forward to hearing from you,
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Yuri Pitt铆 Montenegro
Directora Ejecutiva - Cap铆tulo de Boquete
Executive Director - Boquete Chapter
We support people with disabilities in the Boquete District so they can access healthcare, education, food, and recreation. Ask me how you can help!
Apoyamos a personas con discapacidad del Distrito de Boquete para que tengan acceso a salud, educaci贸n, alimentaci贸n y recreaci贸n. ¡Preg煤ntame c贸mo puedes apoyar!
We invite you to the presentation of the book "En pos de una estrella" by Marcela G贸mez de Antinori, a poetry collection that celebrates the living love of God.
During the event, the author will share a bilingual reading and engage with the audience about the inspiration behind her work.
馃搮 Saturday, March 21
馃晳 2:00 p.m.
馃搷 Boquete Library
A wonderful opportunity to enjoy poetry, reflection, and a meaningful encounter with the author.
馃帴 You can watch the live stream at the following link:
馃幎 Concierto – Conjunto Cl谩sico de Boquete Tr铆o La Fundaci贸n Biblioteca de Boquete les invita a disfrutar de una hermosa tarde de m煤sica cl谩sica. Este concierto ha sido generosamente donado por el Conjunto Cl谩sico de Boquete Tr铆o, y todas las ganancias ser谩n destinadas a apoyar los programas de la Fundaci贸n Biblioteca de Boquete. 馃搮 Domingo 22 de marzo 馃晸 4:00 p.m. 馃搷 Sal贸n de Eventos – Fundaci贸n Biblioteca de Boquete 馃挼 Donaci贸n sugerida: $10.00 馃師 Boletos disponibles en: Fundaci贸n Biblioteca de Boquete y Mail Boxes Etc. 馃摓 M谩s informaci贸n: (507) 720-2879 / 6830-4973 eventosbibliotecadeboquete@gmail.com ¡Les esperamos para disfrutar juntos de una tarde llena de m煤sica! 馃幓馃幖
