Reform of RFI qualifying systems
One of the central themes addressed is the need to review the RFI qualification system The changes in the act risk penalizing small and medium -sized enterprises, limiting access to the railway market.
AIFERR. underlines the importance of a preventive and shared dialogue with the trade associations, to guarantee a fair system that respects the principle of free competition And that can prevent administrative delays that, otherwise, would entail significant economic damage.
Update of price and rates
The question of Preciatory and rates It emerged forcefully during the comparison. Companies ask for the recognition of compensation adequate to the processes and the adoption of updated and regionalized priceless people.
Currently, national uniformity does not take into account the various territorial realities, penalizing companies operating in contexts with higher costs. In addition, the temporal gap between the assignment of the competitions and the actual execution of the works leads to a discrepancy between the applied priceless people and the current market conditions, creating further critical issues.
Clarity on the reward criteria
Finally, the representatives of the railway companies have highlighted the importance of defining the reward criteria in the RFI raceswhich currently assign scores based on the possession of specific certifications.
The request, made by the AIFERR delegation. represented by the legal manager Gen. Nani, by the President of the Technical Scientific Committee prof. Benedetti and by the lawyer Crucioli, is that of prepare an annual programmatic document which clearly lists which certifications – such as ISO – will be considered relevant.
This approach would not only avoid news escapes for the benefit of some companies, but would also guarantee a more transparent and impartial selection process.
Reforms listening to the market
Rixi carefully accepted the raised requests, confirming the commitment to a rapid examination of the problems on display. In a sector in constant evolution, the dialogue between institutions and economic operators represents a fundamental element to adopt solutions that combine administrative efficiency and industrial competitiveness.
The meeting should therefore mark a turning point, opening positive prospects for a future in which the reforms are increasingly in line with the real needs of the market.
