The professional entity has challenged the project tender called by the City Council before the Catalan Public Sector Contracts Tribunal (TCCSP). The main reason cited is the belief that the fees set for project drafting and construction management are "far below what they should be," according to Jordi Romera, president of the Tarragona delegation.
This challenge has frozen the bidding process, and the proposal envelopes cannot be opened until the TCCSP issues a ruling. The base tender budget, including VAT, was 228,368 euros, with 159,857 euros allocated for projects and 68,510 euros for construction management.
The College of Architects asserts its obligation to ensure fair fees and has compared the proposed rates for the Altafulla residence with similar public administration initiatives, concluding they are "clearly lower." Romera stated that after multiple unsuccessful requests to the council, this lawsuit was filed, which has been admitted for processing, to defend the quality of architecture, which depends on fair remuneration.
The tender, overseen by a jury, consisted of two phases: the first to verify the solvency and experience of the teams, and a second for a maximum of five applicants, involving proposal analysis and compensation of 4,500 euros.
The residence, initially planned for 45 places, has the potential to accommodate 60 in a later phase, following the Person-Centered Care (ACP) system organized into co-living units.
