Construction of Road from Dhoronaro Chhor via Shadhar Road to Village Habibullah Arisar (1.00 Kms)

This tender invites contractors in Umerkot for the construction of a 1.00 km road from Dhoronaro Chhor via Shadhar Road to Village Habibullah Arisar. The Executive Engineer Highways Division Umerkot requires experienced firms to undertake earthworks, sub-base and base course preparation, brick edging, and surface dressing with bitumen. The project demands quality workmanship and adherence to the Composite Schedule of Rates (CSR) 2024, with a contract period of 24 months. The site is located on Kunri Road, Umerkot, and involves typical road construction challenges including earth excavation, compaction, and bituminous surface dressing. Contractors must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in category CE-10 or above for works exceeding Rs. 4 million, and must hold active NTN and Sindh Revenue Board registrations. The tender requires submission of a technical proposal including company profile, ongoing and completed similar works, machinery and equipment details, technical and managerial staff qualifications, and financial capability supported by bank statements. A minimum technical evaluation score of 70% is mandatory. Bids must be submitted online via the EPADs portal by 07 April 2026 at 09:30 AM, with physical submission of technical and financial proposals in separate sealed envelopes at the Executive Engineer's office. Bid security of 5% of the estimated cost in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt is required. The bid validity period is 90 days. The contract includes a performance security of 8% and liquidated damages of 1% per day for delays. The project is funded under the Annual Development Plan (ADP) with payments in Pakistani Rupees. Submission deadline is **07 April 2026 09:30 AM**, with bid opening at 10:00 AM the same day at the Executive Engineer Highways Division Umerkot office, Kunri Road. Interested contractors should ensure compliance with all mandatory documents and technical criteria to avoid disqualification. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the newspaper advertisement and tender documents for specific stamp duty and bid security requirements, as these are common pitfalls leading to bid rejection. Regularly monitor the EPADs portal for updates and clarifications to avoid missing critical amendments.