The Government of the state of Goias has launched a tender process for the construction, maintenance and operation of a light rail project in Goiania through a concession contract.

The Government published the official announcement on June 21st, 2013. The submission of documents is planned for August 2nd, 2013.

The estimated investment for the projet is R$ 1,3 billions (US$575 million) and the government will provide with a grant of R$ 805 million (US$356 million). R$ 390 million will be provided by the Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social (BNDES); R$ 215 million by Programa de Aceleração do Crescimento (PAC) and R$ 200 million will come from special funding for the project.

The light rail project will have 14 kilometers, 12 stations and will replace the current bus corridor Eixo-Anhanguera, that crosses the capital from east to west.

The term of the contract will be 35 years.