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PRESS RELEASE-URCA responds to BPL’s Fuel Charge Increase Proposal

NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS (11 OCTOBER 2022): As the electricity sector’s regulator, The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”) has commenced an active review of Bahamas Power and Light Company Ltd. (BPL) proposed fuel charge increase to be reflected on customer’s November 2022 electricity bills. URCA advises the public that, in accordance with is regulatory mandate, it will present its findings to the public at the conclusion of this review. ### Media Contact:Arnette IngrahamCorporate and Consumer Relations ManagerUtilities Regulation & Competition AuthorityTelephone: (242) 396-5242Email: aingraham@urcabahamas.bs

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Request for Proposal for Window Removal and Re-Install

The Utilities Regulation & Competition Authority (URCA) invites bids from suitably qualified Building Contractors for Window Removal & Re-Install of the 3rd & 4th floor at URCA Headquarters- Frederick House, Frederick Street - Nassau, Bahamas. All responses must be submitted in hard copy by no later than: 4 p.m. on 14 October 2022. A copy of the full RFP may be downloaded below: Request for Tender Window Removal and Re-Install

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Request for Proposals Electrical Services

The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) issues this Request for Proposals (RFP) for Electrical Services at Frederick House, Frederick Street. All responses must be submitted no later than: 3 p.m. on 16 September 2022. A copy of the full RFP may be downloaded below: Request for Proposals Electrical Services

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PUBLIC NOTICE Extension for RPF – SERVICES TO CONDUCT STUDY FOR 5G PUBLIC CONSULTATION IN THE BAHAMAS

The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA), advises the public that the deadline to submit proposal to URCA’s Requests for proposal for Services to conduct study for 5G Public Consultation in The Bahamas has been extended to 9 September, 2022. URCA reminds the public that responses to the said RFP are to be submitted their proposals in accordance with the following guidelines ONLY: Three (3) PRINTED COPIES of the proposal, placed in sealed, opaque packages marked:PROPOSAL FOR SERVICES TO CONDUCT STUDY FOR 5G PUBLIC CONSULTATIONCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERUTILITIES REGULATION AND COMPETITION AUTHORITYFREDERICK HOUSEFREDERICK STREETP.O. BOX N-4860NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS COMPLETE PROPOSALS MUST…

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