This tender invites qualified contractors in Karachi under the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, Engineering Department for the construction of a Community Center at Mulla Essa Goth, UC-07 Murad Memon Phase-I District Malir. The project falls under the Construction & Civil Works Materials category and involves comprehensive civil construction activities including excavation, reinforced concrete works, masonry, plumbing, finishing, and installation of fixtures. The site is located in a densely populated urban area requiring careful planning and execution to meet local standards and community needs. The scope includes dismantling existing structures, excavation for foundations, reinforced concrete works, masonry walls, waterproofing, plumbing with GI pipes and fittings, sanitary installations, flooring with marble and tiles, woodwork, steel works, and painting. The project demands adherence to PEC registration and category requirements, active tax payer status with FBR and SRB, and compliance with the 2025-26 fiscal year regulations. Contractors must demonstrate experience with similar government projects, possess required machinery, and submit detailed technical and financial bids. Bidders should ensure their PEC category matches the estimated cost and maintain an active status on the FBR Active Taxpayer List (ATL) and Sindh Revenue Board (SRB). The tender requires a 5% bid security and submission through the Sindh Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (SPPRA) e-Procurement system (EPADS). The bid validity is 90 days, and the contract includes a performance security of 5% of the accepted contract amount. The submission deadline is on the 18th of March 2026 at 10:30 AM, with bid opening shortly after. Bids must be submitted online via the SPPRA EPADS portal. The physical address for correspondence and bid opening is the Office of The Chairman Procurement Committee, Engineering Department, Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, Office # 01, Behind Dawood Engineering University, Muslimabad, Karachi. Pro-Tip: Ensure to upload the Integrity Pact on stamp paper worth Rs. 200 and submit the physical Pay Order for bid security before bid opening. Also, verify the bid amount is rounded to the nearest rupee as per the High Court directive to avoid disqualification. Double-check all documents for completeness and compliance with PEC and tax requirements to avoid rejection.