Mexican Government Investment Plans: Rail, Road, Telecom and Ports

= Mexican Government Projects: Rail, Road, Telecom & Ports =

The Mexican government has ambitious investment plans in rail, road, telecom and port projects over the next five years, including Mexico's first high-speed rail links.

Among the projects are:

o   The modernization or building of four airports, seven seaports and about 5,000 km of highways,

o   The construction and expansion of several railroads and trains,

o   To strengthen fiber optic networks,

o   To expand broadband internet access,

o   Among others

Railway Projects
o   Some of the passenger train projects include:

§ Mexico-Toluca ·        Commercial speed 90km/hr – maximum speed 160 km/hr. ·         15 trains of 10 cars each.

§ Mexico – Guadalajara ·        Commercial speed 90km/hr – maximum speed 160 km/hr. ·         12 trains of 8 cars each.

§ Mexico-Queretaro: ·        High-speed (300 km/hr). ·        Potential to interconnect with Guadalajara on a second stage. ·        SCT is still forecasting the demand in order to determine the amount of trains and cars that will be suitable.

§ Transpeninsular Yucatan-Quintana Roo: ·        Touristic train. ·        Commercial speed 80km/hr.

§ Line 3 of the Metro of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon.

§ Expansion of line 12 of the Metro of Mexico City.

Bidding Process
The bidding process has not been defined /or opened for any of the projects. However, it is important to know that:

o   The process is public and transparent, thus meetings are open to the public and may be attended by anyone who is interested regarding their nationality. Attending the events is recommended to meet with the stakeholders and find out who is applying for the bids.

o   It is possible to partner with companies that win the bid.

o   More detailed information regarding specific projects may be obtained by registering in CompraNet, which is the electronic purchase system

Relevant Information
§ General information about CompraNet: http://www.sct.gob.mx/legislacion-aplicable/compranet/

§ Bidder guidelines: http://www.sct.gob.mx/fileadmin/DireccionesGrales/DGRM/GUIALICITANTES.pdf

§ CompraNet link: https://compranet.funcionpublica.gob.mx/web/login.html