MOPC tenders housing construction over six years after loan approval

More than six years after a $100 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) was approved, Paraguay's Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) has finally launched the bidding process for the construction of 1,500 homes in the Bañado Sur area. The tender, MOPC No. 13/2026, is for "International Public Tender for the Construction of Sustainable Social Housing" and has a reference price of over 355 billion Paraguayan guaranis (more than $59 million). Interested parties can submit inquiries virtually until June 30, 2026, with the bid reception and opening scheduled for July 6, 2026.

The financing for this project, a loan from the IDB, was enacted in November 2019. However, the significant delay means that the state has already begun paying interest on the loan without any construction having commenced. While the MOPC has contracted millions in consultancy services for design, environmental impact studies, communication, and technical support, the utility of these services has been questioned. The ministry maintains that these consultancies align with IDB policies.

To date, the only construction work awarded involves public and community facilities within the Bañado Sur project area, which was reclaimed land as part of the Costanera Sur project. These works, awarded in February of the previous year for over 30 million dollars, are being carried out by Consorcio TYCIV II S.A. The company is responsible for road construction, including streets, sidewalks, and bike paths, as well as earthmoving and electrical infrastructure like power grids and public lighting.