| Problem | Solution |
| :--- | :--- |
| The PDF is scanned (Image) | Use OCR (Optical Character Recognition). Tools like i2OCR.com or Adobe's "Scan & OCR" tool. |
| Excel file is protected/write-protected | Go to File -> Info -> Protect Workbook -> Remove password (if low security). Or use Google Sheets to import. |
| Missing 2023 file; only 2022 or 2024 exists | Apply Parabolic interpolation. Average the difference between 2022 and 2024 to estimate 2023. |
| The file is in PDF but has no prices (just blank fields) | That is a "Formato Base" (Base template). You need to look for the "Formato Lleno" from a closed tender. |
There is no single official "Revista de Precios Unitarios" for all of Bolivia. Instead:
| Your Need | Solution | Cost | Safety | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Official 2023 PDF for tenders | Buy from CABOCO (Santa Cruz or La Paz office) or a licensed engineering association. | $40 - $80 USD | High | | Free historical data (study only) | Search for "Revista de Precios 2021" on Scribd. Do not use for legal bids. | Free (trial) | Medium | | Excel format for calculations | Build your own Excel sheet using CABOCO PDF data. Copy manually (no copy-paste from scanned PDFs). | Free (time) | High | | Quick estimate (non-official) | Download a 2022/2023 SICOES tender's "Precio Referencial" Excel file from a public entity's website. | Free | High | | Problem | Solution | | :--- |
Verdict: ❌ Myth / Malware Risk
A genuine "Revista de Precios Unitarios 2023 Excel" from CABOCO does not circulate publicly for free. Why? Si no encuentras lo que buscas en los
Si no encuentras lo que buscas en los sitios oficiales, usa estos comandos de búsqueda avanzada para filtrar resultados exactos:
Otra publicación importante del sector. Otra publicación importante del sector
El gobierno boliviano publica mensualmente precios de referencia para obras.