Ferrovial to build docks in Botafoc in the port of Ibiza
04/08/2009
The technical committee responsible for evaluating the bids submitted to the open tender for the construction of the proposed esplanade and commercial docks protected by Botafoc in the port of Ibiza, has chosen the joint venture of UTE as the best technical offer out of the nine candidates presented. This joint venture is formed by Ferrovial Agroman S.A., Construcciones y Estudios S.A. and Construciones Llull Sastre S.A. The winning bid submitted by the UTE, headed by Ferrovial S.A., is a variation of the original draft, resulting in some technical modifications, as well as a reduction of 17'2% of the tender of 93.8 million euros, including VAT. This establishes a proposed budget of 77.7 million euros, including VAT. Due to this technical alternative to the original project, a new agenda has been formed. The Bureau of Contractors will bring the proposal before the president of the PAB, Francesc Triay. From this point there will be a period of one month for the signing of the construction contract. Subsequently, the Ports of the State must approve the proposed variation presented by Ferrovial S.A.. In this way, it is estimated that construction could begin in December. The projected deadline for the execution of the construction is twenty-two months. First stage The objective of the proposal is the construction of a 63.000m ² esplanade and two quays, 200m long and 30m wide, resulting in a total gain of 75.000m ² of surface area over water. This is the first step towards the future construction of a space suitable for traffic of regular passenger ferries and general cargo, away from the urban center and providing sufficient security guarantees. In this area, plans are underway to build a new ferry terminal, which will have elevated walkways for embarkation and disembarkation of passengers. There will also be areas zoned for loading and unloading of merchandise and vehicles, as well as parking. It will facilitate the general improvement of the port of Ibiza and will feature a new ferry terminal for passengers bound for the port of La Savina, the modification of the existing promenade and the reorganization of services in the port.
