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Monday, September 29, 2008
US Army Project to Inject $61 million in Novo Selo. Bulgaria
Reported by Earl Glenwright
As reported by The Sofia Echo news on 19 September, a $61.15 million joint military training facility is going to be built in Novo Selo, Bulgaria over the next two years. One US company, one Italian and 11 Bulgarian companies have been identified so far to take part in the biggest construction project organised by the US Dept of Defense in Bulgaria to date. This is according to an official statement from the US Embassy in Sofia as reported by BTA.
According to American Ambassador Nancy McEldowney (pictured), "This is a great moment for the US-Bulgaria partnership. This project will help co-operation, both bilaterally and as NATO allies. It will enhance joint training and make us more effective in handling the security challenges we face. This big financial injection into the Sliven area will provide economic opportunities for many Bulgarian companies and jobs for even more Bulgarians".
The Bulgarian construction companies that have been awarded a slice of contract have complied with US contracting regulations and construction specifications. The selection process was demanding and only the best-qualified companies were short-listed, according to the official statement.
The project will include 23 barracks for 2300 troops, plus administrative, operational, tactical, maintenance, storage, medical and dining facilities. Construction is scheduled to begin in November and be completed by the summer of 2011. People wanting to work on the project must go through the recruitment channels provided by the companies themselves, and not through the US embassy.
The Italian company allocated part of the project, Sede Secondaria Italiana, from Viccenza. The Italian firm is seeking to employ the services of local Bulgarian firms, in particular Dolomit, which is its main partner in the country. No other Bulgarian firms are confirmed, although it is understood that Moststroi and Holding Putishta have applied for the job.
Earl Glenwright lives in Bulgaria and the United States.He can be contacted at earl_csss@yahoo.com
As reported by The Sofia Echo news on 19 September, a $61.15 million joint military training facility is going to be built in Novo Selo, Bulgaria over the next two years. One US company, one Italian and 11 Bulgarian companies have been identified so far to take part in the biggest construction project organised by the US Dept of Defense in Bulgaria to date. This is according to an official statement from the US Embassy in Sofia as reported by BTA.
The Bulgarian construction companies that have been awarded a slice of contract have complied with US contracting regulations and construction specifications. The selection process was demanding and only the best-qualified companies were short-listed, according to the official statement.
The project will include 23 barracks for 2300 troops, plus administrative, operational, tactical, maintenance, storage, medical and dining facilities. Construction is scheduled to begin in November and be completed by the summer of 2011. People wanting to work on the project must go through the recruitment channels provided by the companies themselves, and not through the US embassy.
The Italian company allocated part of the project, Sede Secondaria Italiana, from Viccenza. The Italian firm is seeking to employ the services of local Bulgarian firms, in particular Dolomit, which is its main partner in the country. No other Bulgarian firms are confirmed, although it is understood that Moststroi and Holding Putishta have applied for the job.
Earl Glenwright lives in Bulgaria and the United States.He can be contacted at earl_csss@yahoo.com
