Private project proposal requirements
Private projects must show a clear public utility or provide a service to the community at large, which will be determined by a technical and economic evaluation by the Ministry of Social Development and Family (MDSF) that analyzes social impact. The proposal must be made in accordance with the procedure described below.
For donations to specific private projects, the MDSF proposes the following categories into order the homogenize the processes described in the National Investment System (SNI) with those considered in Law 20,444:
| Processes described in Law No. 20,444 | Corresponding SNI process |
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| Construction | Construction |
| Reconstruction | Replacement |
| Replacement | |
| Repositining | |
| Remodeling | Repair |
| Rehabilitation | |
| Restoration | Restoration |
For replacement projects, the following scenarios may be considered:
- With/without relocation.
- With/without change in capacity and/or function.
For repair projects, according to section 2.3.2 of the Standards, Instructions, and Procedures (NIP), repairs may be “Major” or “Minor,” each with their own required procedures.
Equipment acquisition projects may also be considered.
Proposal of initiatives
- The MDSF will analyze the information submitted and may request additional background information in order to have all the necessary information to make a decision on the proposed initiative. The Ministry will notify the Proposer through the platform if there are any comments or requirements regarding the information.
- The MDSF will deliver the results of the analysis through the Reconstruction Fund platform with one the following outcomes: Approved or Rejected.
When proposing private initiatives to the Reconstruction Fund, the requirements for each process are as defined and detailed below.
Construction
To propose a construction project, compliance with the applicable Sector Information Requirements (RIS) will be required, as well as the provisions of the current NIPs.
Replacement
To propose an infrastructure replacement, the following documentation must be submitted:
- Reconstruction Fund Proposal Form
- Damages and Service Offering Data Sheet
- Certificate confirming the feasibility of connection to public utilities.
- Detailed architectural and engineering designs:
- Preliminary architectural design, when standard solutions exist, or
- Detail of the studies to be carried out during project execution
- Timeline of activities.
- Detailed budget for construction, equipment, and supplies, as applicable.
| Same location | Different location | |
| Same capacity and/or function |
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| Change in capacity and/or function |
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When evaluating initiatives, the location of the infrastructure is an important factor. The risk level and land use restrictions reported by the competent public agencies will be evaluated, which may require such infrastructure to be relocated or its requirements modified. Therefore, complementary methodology for disaster risk assessment in public infrastructure projects, available on the SNI website, must be implemented.
Equipment and supplies projects
For equipment and supplies projects, only the following documentation is required. However, if the project is part of a construction, replacement, repair or restoration project as mentioned above, this information must be provided in addition to the information requested in each section.
- Reconstruction Fund Proposal Form
- Detailed budget for equipment and supplies
- At least 2 price quotations supporting the purchase.
Restoration or repair of heritage infrastructure
In these cases, the following documentation must be provided:
- Reconstruction Fund Proposal Form
- Damages and Service Offering Data Sheet
- Decree certifying heritage status
- Certificate approving the intervention(s) issued by the National Monuments Council (Consejo de Monumentos Nacionales).
- Timeline of activities.
- Detailed budget for construction, equipment, and supplies, as applicable.
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