Contract for reconstruction of energy facility in Odesa awarded to MP's company

A reconstruction of a critical infrastructure facility in the fuel and energy sector was ordered in Odesa. The contract went to the company of a deputy with ties to local authorities and criminal proceedings.

This was reported by Intent with reference to the Prozorro procurement system.

In Odesa, the Infrastructure Restoration and Development Service has announced a tender for the reconstruction of one of its facilities. The expected cost of the project is over UAH 55 million.

The subject of the procurement is the reconstruction of the facility, which includes construction, repair and other engineering and technical measures to protect critical infrastructure facilities of the fuel and energy sector. The works are to be completed by December 31, 2026.

SCREEN SHOT: Prozorro

The procurement was conducted without competition. According to Article 64 of the Constitution of Ukraine, in emergency or wartime conditions, customers may establish special rules for work on critical facilities to ensure their safety and continuous operation.

According to the YouControl resource, Rostdorstroy is owned by Odesa City Council member Yuriy Shumacher and businessman Yevhen Konovalov. The owners are associated with the Trust the Deeds party and Odesa Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov. The company was registered in 2005, and its main activity is the construction of roads and highways.

The company has been featured in at least 20 journalistic investigations and has earned more than UAH 85.5 billion in public procurement. The company earned the most money in 2012 - over UAH 21 billion.

SCREENSHOT: YouControl

The company also has ties to the former mayor of Odesa , Hennadiy Trukhanov. Rostdorstroy procured construction materials through the company Squo, which is controlled by the former mayor's daughter Kateryna. The company also cooperates with Avtomagistral-Pivden, both of which are tender partners and members of the National Association of Road Workers of Ukraine.

In addition, the company is involved in a number of criminal proceedings, ranging from price gouging to possible misappropriation of budget funds. The cases include an investigation by the Prosecutor General's Office into the legalization of almost UAH 273 million, as well as episodes in which Rostdorstroy and Avtomagistral-Pivden were suspected of paying kickbacks to Road Service officials.

Анна Бальчінос