The Ministry of Infrastructure Development & Housing, after a detailed review of the project and in support of the bridge as a vital component of Belize’s national infrastructure, commenced the procurement of a construction contractor in March 2021. A pre-qualification exercise ensured interested contractors were qualified to continue with the bidding process and submit offers. The deadline for the submission of bids was 5 July 2021, after which the Ministry and specialist consultants, selected to assist with the evaluation of bids, performed reviews and gave their recommendation of contract award.

With the no objection from the funding agency, the Government of Belize signed a contract for the Haulover Bridge Replacement Project with M&M Engineering Consultants Ltd., in the amount of Bz$30,990,991.49. It is anticipated that works will commence immediately, with a duration of 24 months. The project will be implemented by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development & Housing – Project Execution Unit while Politecnica Ingegneria ed Achitettura S.C bridge specialist consultants of Italy will provide technical and administrative supervision.