DOTr opens bidding for Samar-Leyte, Panay rail studies

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is inviting bids for consultancy contracts worth ₱157.20 million to conduct feasibility studies for two planned railway projects in the Visayas region.

The studies will cover the Samar-Leyte Railway and the Panay Railway.

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Interested consultants must submit eligibility documents to the BAC Secretariat by 3:00 p.m. on September 8, 2025, at its office in Columbia Towers, Ortigas Avenue, Brgy. Wack-Wack, Mandaluyong City.

The DOTR said applications will be evaluated on a non-discretionary “pass/fail” basis and that late submissions will not be accepted. The contract will be completed within 365 days from the notice to proceed.

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“The DOTr reserves the right to reject any and all bids, declare a failure of bidding, or not award the contract at any time prior to contract award in accordance with Section 41 of RA 9184 and its IRR without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders,” it added.