Request for "Manifestaçao de Interesse" (Expression of Interest) to prepare preliminary studies has been launched for the metro project. Firms interested have to register on 12 November 2012 at a public meeting organized by the City
The Comitê Gestor de Parceria Público-Privada of the City of Porto Alegre has approved the project as a public private partnership. On 10 September 2012, a Request for Interest for consultants will be released