Government purchasing in Costa Rica is governed by the General Public Procurement Law (Law No. 9986) and its Regulations. Dowglas Murillo Murillo holds a specialization in Public Procurement. We advise supplier companies that want to sell to the State and public institutions that need to contract with legal certainty.
What we do for you
- Review of bidding terms (pliegos de condiciones) and preparation of bids on SICOP, Costa Rica’s Integrated Public Procurement System.
- Objections (recursos de objeción) to bidding terms.
- Appeals and motions for reconsideration (recursos de apelación y revocatoria) against contract awards, before the contracting agency or the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic (Contraloría General de la República).
- Counsel on contract performance: amendments, price adjustments, extensions and contract close-out.
- Defense in sanctioning proceedings and contract termination proceedings.
Frequently asked questions
The bidding terms restrict my participation. What can I do?
An objection (recurso de objeción) can be filed against the bidding terms within the deadline set by law. The deadline is short, so it is best to consult us as soon as the tender is published.
Can you review my bid before I submit it on SICOP?
Yes. We review compliance with the legal and technical requirements to reduce the risk of your bid being disqualified.
This information is general and is no substitute for an analysis of your specific case. Every matter is assessed individually during a consultation.