The Commonwealth of Dominica has marked a key milestone in the ongoing transformation of its capital city, officially announcing the award of a multi-million-dollar consultancy contract for the second phase of the landmark Roseau Enhancement Project.
The contract, totaling $2,246,264 USD, has been granted to the Saudi Arabia Consulting Engineering Office (PACE), which will carry out the work in partnership with locally based Corisav Inc. According to an official statement released by the Office of the Prime Minister, the procurement process for this engagement was carried out in full compliance with the funding regulations set by the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), the primary backer of the infrastructure initiative.
Under the SFD’s rules, bidding was limited to Saudi engineering firms or joint ventures pairing Saudi entities with local Dominican businesses. The competitive process used a Quality and Cost-Based Selection evaluation framework, and after review of the two submitted proposals, the PACE-Corisav partnership was selected as the winning bidder.
The consultancy work will extend over a 42-month timeline, structured into three distinct phases. The first six-month phase will focus on completing detailed design reviews for the planned street rehabilitation works and providing dedicated support for the upcoming procurement of main civil construction contracts. The second, 24-month phase will involve full-time on-site supervision of all construction and road upgrade activities. The final 12-month phase will see the consultancy provide ongoing oversight throughout the statutory defects liability period, ensuring all completed works meet required performance and quality standards.
Seven of Roseau’s most high-traffic major streets are targeted for comprehensive rehabilitation under this phase of the project: Independence Street, Bath Road, Cork Street, Great George Street, Virgin Lane, River Street, and King George V Street. The work will focus on upgrading the aging road infrastructure that forms the backbone of the capital’s transportation and commercial networks.
In its official statement, the Office of the Prime Minister emphasized that the independent technical oversight provided by the consultancy team will guarantee that all rehabilitation works adhere to the highest international engineering and construction standards. This aligns with the Dominican government’s broader long-term vision to redevelop Roseau into a modern, climate-resilient capital city that prioritizes pedestrian accessibility and improved quality of life for both residents and visitors.