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The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Social Assistance and Community Food (Dirección de Asistencia Social y Alimentación Comunitaria, DASAC) has earmarked RD$630 million to purchase one million “habichuelas con dulce” kits for distribution during the 2027 Holy Week. The procurement, identified by the tender number DASAC‑CCC‑LPA‑2026‑0011, was formally requested on 12 October 2026 and published on 30 October 2026 under a public abbreviated bidding process. The kits will contain eight food items, each unit costing an estimated RD$630. The budget allocation for the individual components is as follows: Clavos dulces (two‑ounce packets) – RD$90 million (one million units at RD$90 each) Canela (two‑ounce packets) – RD$70 million (one million units at RD$70 each) Malagueta (one‑ounce packets) – RD$45 million (one million units at RD$45 each) Habichuelas rojas (two‑lb bags) – RD$180 million (one million units at RD$180 each) Leche de coco (10.5‑ounce cans) – RD$80 million (one million units at RD$80 each) Leche evaporada (315‑gram cans) – RD$75 million (one million units at RD$75 each) Galletas de leche (7.4‑ounce packs) – RD$60 million (one million units at RD$60 each) Azúcar crema (one‑lb bags) – RD$30 million (one million units at RD$30 each) The total of eight million individual units will form the one million kits intended for the social assistance program. The tender schedule allows proposals to be submitted in November 2026, with the award expected on 14 December 2026. The purchase is part of the government’s seasonal assistance program during Lent and Holy Week, when “habichuelas con dulce” is a traditional dish for many Dominican families. The RD$630 million figure represents the estimated budget for the tender; the final expenditure will depend on the bids received, the contract awarded, and the actual execution of the purchase. Article source: De Ultimo Minuto | Image credit: De Ultimo Minuto
The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Social Assistance and Community Food (Dirección de Asistencia Social y Alimentación Comunitaria, DASAC) has earmarked RD$630 million to purchase one million “habichuelas con dulce” kits for distribution during the 2027 Holy Week. The procurement, identified by the tender number DASAC‑CCC‑LPA‑2026‑0011, was formally requested on 12 October 2026 and published on 30 October 2026 under a public abbreviated bidding process. The kits will contain eight food items, each unit costing an estimated RD$630. The budget allocation for the individual components is as follows: Clavos dulces (two‑ounce packets) – RD$90 million (one million units at RD$90 each) Canela (two‑ounce packets) – RD$70 million (one million units at RD$70 each) Malagueta (one‑ounce packets) – RD$45 million (one million units at RD$45 each) Habichuelas rojas (two‑lb bags) – RD$180 million (one million units at RD$180 each) Leche de coco (10.5‑ounce cans) – RD$80 million (one million units at RD$80 each) Leche evaporada (315‑gram cans) – RD$75 million (one million units at RD$75 each) Galletas de leche (7.4‑ounce packs) – RD$60 million (one million units at RD$60 each) Azúcar crema (one‑lb bags) – RD$30 million (one million units at RD$30 each) The total of eight million individual units will form the one million kits intended for the social assistance program. The tender schedule allows proposals to be submitted in November 2026, with the award expected on 14 December 2026. The purchase is part of the government’s seasonal assistance program during Lent and Holy Week, when “habichuelas con dulce” is a traditional dish for many Dominican families. The RD$630 million figure represents the estimated budget for the tender; the final expenditure will depend on the bids received, the contract awarded, and the actual execution of the purchase.
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