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Application for Inclusion on Bid List for Window Removal and Repair

The Utilities Regulation & Competition Authority (URCA) invites bids from suitably qualified Building Contractors to be prequalified for renovation works to the Third & Fourth Floor at the URCA Headquarters Frederick House Building located at Frederick Street, Nassau N.P. Bahamas. The Application for Inclusion on Bid List for Window Removal and Repair document can be found here. All responses must be submitted no later than 4:00pm on Friday 9 September 2022. This deadline will be strictly adhered to. Late submissions will not be accepted

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Guideline for the Electricity Sector on the assessment of Fine for Breaches

NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS (22 August 2022): The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (“URCA”), as the electricity sector regulator, considers the development of a regulatory framework governing the sector to be paramount to meeting its statutory obligations as defined in both the Electricity Act, 2015 (EA) and the URCA Act, 2009.   Through both Acts, URCA is empowered to impose a regulatory penalty or fine on a licensee who breaches a provision of the EA, a licence condition, regulatory and or other measures. The imposition of financial penalties for breaches is also a means to effectively ensure compliance with sector regulations and…

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) Human Resources Consulting Services

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is seeking to identify a suitably qualified and experienced Human Resources (HR) consultant or consulting firm with relevant expertise to provide required support to the internal HR team. The successful bidder should be available to commence services on 3 October 2022. All responses must be submitted no later than: 26 August 2022. A copy of the full RFP may be downloaded below: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) Human Resources Consulting Services

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR SERVICES TO CONDUCT STUDY FOR 5G PUBLIC CONSULTATION IN THE BAHAMAS

The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) seeks requests for proposals for services to conduct a study for 5G public consultation. The study requires engagement with two categories of focus groups, by way of in-person meetings, to identify current gaps and technological deficiencies with respect to high-speed broadband connectivity in The Bahamas. A complete copy of the copy of the Request for proposal may be found on URCA’s website at www.urcabahamas.bs All responses must be submitted in hard copy by no later than: 5 p.m. on 2 September 2022. This deadline will be strictly adhered to. No late submissions will…

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