Project implementer of Rail Baltica aims to halt luxury car rental tender
In a bid to ensure transparency and credibility, EDzL, a Latvian company, has announced that it will consider re-procurement for its full-service rental cars. The decision comes after concerns were raised about the procurement process by the public and the Latvian Transport Ministry.
Baiba Zauere, a Member of the Board of EDzL, has confirmed that the procurement amount for the rental cars complies with the cost threshold for a representative car set by Latvian legislation. She also emphasised that the technical equipment of the cars in the procurement matches that of a modern new car.
The rental cars will be used by EDzL's management and responsible departmental staff for various purposes, including inspections and managing construction sites outside the city. The cars will be full-service, meaning they will be maintained by the rental company.
The Latvian Transport Ministry has been involved in discussions about the rental car procurement process by EDzL. They have suggested an internal review of the Procurement Committee's work and the specifications to address concerns about the process. In response, EDzL has agreed to conduct an internal review.
The company has also provided an explanation to the Latvian Transport Ministry regarding the procurement of full-service rental cars. However, the search results do not contain information about the name of the sole provider who submitted a bid in the recent tender.
EDzL is taking steps to address public interpretations about the usefulness of the rental car procurement. They are considering the possibility of terminating the current contract and re-procurement to ensure maximum transparency and credibility.
The rental car procurement process by EDzL has been under scrutiny due to concerns about transparency. EDzL is taking actions to address these concerns, including the internal review of the Procurement Committee's work and the specifications. They are also working closely with the Latvian Transport Ministry to ensure a fair and transparent process.
The rental cars will play a crucial role in EDzL's operations, enabling efficient management and inspections of construction sites outside the city. EDzL remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of transparency and credibility in all its operations.
