The Chief Election Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) was called upon on Monday to answer questions on overpayments and procurement at the organization, the latter including the splitting of an $82 million contract and justification for the purchase of nearly $15 million worth of pliers.
According to the Auditor General’s 2015 report, an examination of records found that a request for quotations was sent for high leverage, diagonal cutting pliers and narrow head, diagonal pliers. Quotations were seen from the four suppliers for six 5/16 inches narrow head, diagonal pliers and the lowest bidder was awarded the contract by the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) on April 2015, the report said.
