Construction of Brick Pavement from Village Muhammed Soomar Sahito to Village Ali Dad Mangi Ward No 4 Setharja

The Town Committee Setharja in Khairpur Sindh is procuring construction works for the development of brick pavement from Village Muhammed Soomar Sahito up to Village Ali Dad Mangi Ward No 4. This project involves earth excavation, compaction, rehandling, and laying dry brick on edge with sand grouting and preparation of the bed including watering and ramming to achieve proper camber. The estimated cost for this work is **PKR 1,031,000** with a completion period of 12 months. The procurement is conducted under the Sindh Public Procurement Rules 2010 (amended) using a single stage one envelope method through electronic bidding on the E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS). Eligible bidders must be registered with PEC where applicable, have active FBR and Sindh Revenue Board registrations, and demonstrate at least five years of relevant experience with similar works. The bidder should have completed at least one similar contract worth 80% of the estimated cost or two contracts each worth 50% of the estimated cost. A minimum turnover of PKR 4 million over the last five years and bank statements for the last three years are required. Earnest money of 5% of the bid value in the form of CDR or pay order is mandatory along with a non-refundable tender fee of PKR 3000. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS starting from 25th May 2026 and the initial closing date is 8th June 2026 at 10:00 AM. The bid opening will be held on the same day at 11:00 AM at the office of the Chairman Town Committee Setharja. In case of holidays or bid rejection, a second submission window is available from 9th June to 23rd June 2026. The contract includes liquidated damages of 0.35% per day for delays and a maximum penalty of 10% of the contract price. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure that all bid documents are complete and signed by authorized personnel, and that the bid security is attached in the prescribed form to avoid rejection. Early submission is advised to avoid last-minute technical issues on the EPADS platform.