The Georgian government will not compromise on the quality of public infrastructure projects as it implements sweeping procurement reforms, Government Administration Head Levan Zhorzholiani said. According to the Government Administration, the goal is to ensure the state pays a "fair and adequate price" while delivering durable infrastructure that serves citizens for decades.
"We will not make compromises at the expense of quality," Zhorzholiani said, adding that the government aims to avoid both overpaying and underpaying contractors. He stressed that infrastructure built with public funds should not require major rehabilitation after just two or three years but should remain reliable for decades.
Zhorzholiani said the procurement reform, launched about 18 months ago, has focused primarily on construction and infrastructure projects. Key measures include establishing market reference prices for construction materials, equipment, and labor, introducing an indexation mechanism for multi-year contracts, and implementing legislative changes to improve pricing and procurement practices.
The reforms also shift the government's approach away from the "design-build" model toward more comprehensive project design before construction begins. According to Zhorzholiani, the new framework is intended to encourage higher-quality work by contractors, strengthen oversight, and improve the long-term performance of public infrastructure while making procurement more transparent and efficient.
