Dnipro Hairdresser’s Company Wins Another Tender from “Dniprovodokanal”

14 January, 13:28
Once again, a company registered to a hairdresser from Dnipro has won a public tender from “Dniprovodokanal.” This time, the contract involves the reconstruction of water supply networks, with a deal amounting to 5 million UAH.

Lack of Competition

The tender process raised eyebrows as no other bidders submitted applications, leaving the hairdresser’s company as the sole participant. The absence of competition is concerning, but even more alarming are the details of the project’s cost estimates.

Inflated Material Costs

🚨 Experts identified that the prices for materials in the project budget are inflated by nearly 1 million UAH. This significant discrepancy has further fueled suspicions of irregularities in the procurement process.

Connections to City Officials

💡 The situation becomes even more contentious considering the involvement of Ksenia Sushko, the Deputy Mayor of Dnipro under Borys Filatov. Over her six-year tenure as Director of the Department of Humanitarian Policy, Sushko has been implicated in more than 10 criminal investigations.

Public Outcry

The lack of transparency and the recurring wins by a seemingly unqualified company highlight systemic issues in Dnipro’s procurement processes. Critics are calling for an immediate investigation into the tender’s legitimacy and the potential role of municipal officials in facilitating such contracts.

This latest development underscores the urgent need for reforms in public procurement to prevent corruption and ensure fair competition.