Mohamed’s Enterprise chosen to construct new Fire Service HQ

Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn (fifth from left) hands over the contract document to Managing Director of Mohamed’s Enterprise Nazar Mohamed. (Ministry of Home Affairs photo)

Gold dealer Mohamed’s Enterprise, yesterday signed a $614 million contract for the construction of the new Guyana Fire Service Headquarters building on Homestretch Avenue, a move that has since raised questions about the firm’s  experience in executing such a large project.

According to the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) website, Mohamed’s Enterprise submitted a bid for $858,788,980 so it is unclear as to how a contract was signed for $614 million.

Efforts to contact NPTAB’s Chairman Tarachand Balgobin were unsuccessful.