Guyana’s Ministry of Public Utilities and Aviation has issued a landmark Request for Proposals (RFP) for the design, construction and financing of two new municipal airports in Regions Six and Nine, marking a major step in the government’s push to modernise aviation infrastructure.
According to the Department of Public Information, the initiative represents a decisive move to boost regional connectivity and strengthen the country’s air transport network.
Under National Competitive Bidding procedures outlined in the Procurement Act 2003, qualified firms are being invited to submit proposals for the Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Financing of a Code 3C Municipal Airport at Rose Hall in Canje, Berbice. The facility is expected to enhance domestic and regional air transport while creating new opportunities for trade, tourism and economic growth along the East Berbice corridor.
At the same time, the ministry is seeking proposals for a Code 4E Municipal Airport in Lethem, Region Nine. The project is expected to position the Rupununi as a key aviation gateway connecting southern Guyana to Brazil and the wider Latin American market. The facility will be capable of accommodating larger aircraft, expanding cross-border commercial activity and increasing passenger traffic.
Complementing these flagship developments, the ministry is also inviting bids for the rehabilitation and upgrading of priority hinterland and coastal airstrips under Lots 1–4. The works are aimed at improving flight safety, reliability and year-round access for remote communities, while enhancing support for medevac services, commerce and essential government operations.
Acquisition of RFP documents begins Thursday, February 19, 2026. Pre-proposal conferences are scheduled for February 27 and March 4, 2026, at the ministry’s headquarters on Main Street in Georgetown.
All proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the Chairman of the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board, Ministry of Finance, by the stipulated deadlines in March and April 2026. Late or electronic submissions will not be accepted.
The government said the projects underscore its commitment to expanding safe, efficient and modern air transport infrastructure across Guyana, with a view to strengthening regional integration and supporting long-term national development.
