Construction of Cement Paving Blocks at Village Mirza Khan Gabol, Anwar Jamali Street, Samki

This tender invites bids for the construction of cement paving blocks covering an area of 10,461 square feet at village Mirza Khan Gabol, Anwar Jamali Street, U.C Samki, Thatta. The Highway Division, Works & Services Department, Thatta, is overseeing this project under the ADP funding. The scope includes earthwork, cement concrete brick ballast, plain cement concrete, centering for RCC works, laying of murum, cement block flooring, and laying RCC pipes. The work is to be completed within 180 days from the commencement date, with a bid security of PKR 250,000 and a performance security of 5% of the contract price. The project requires skilled execution of paving blocks with natural colors and strength between 5000 to 8500 psi, including proper joint filling and rainwater drainage provisions. The site is located in Thatta, Sindh, where climatic and soil conditions demand careful material selection and workmanship. The contractor must ensure compliance with departmental specifications and maintain quality control throughout the construction period. Bidders must be licensed by the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and meet the financial and technical capacity requirements. The tender follows the Single Stage Two Envelopes procurement method, with bids to be submitted in sealed envelopes. The contractor must provide a valid bid security and performance security as per the rules. The contract includes a 30-day defect liability period and retention money of 5% to be recovered from interim payments. Submission deadline is set for 10:00 AM on 13th March 2026, with bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day at the office of the Executive Engineer, Highway Division, Thatta. Bidders should submit one original and two copies of their bids. The contract price is fixed in Pakistani Rupees, and payments will be made within 30 days of certification. The contractor is advised to carefully review the bid documents, including the conditions of contract, specifications, and drawings, to ensure full compliance. Pro-Tip: Make sure to check the newspaper advertisement and official tender documents for specific stamp duty and bid security requirements, which are often overlooked. Also, ensure timely submission of all required documents including the Integrity Pact to avoid disqualification.