Construction of Road from Mirpurkhas Umerkot Road to Village Raza Arisar (1.80 Kms)

This tender invites bids for the construction of a 1.80 km road from Mirpurkhas Umerkot road at 16th Mile Araro Bhurgari road to village Raza Arisar in Umerkot, Sindh. The Executive Engineer, Highways Division Umerkot, is procuring this road infrastructure under the Road & Infrastructure Works & Materials category. The project involves earthworks, sub-base and base course preparation, brick edging, surface dressing with bitumen, and berm earthworks. The site is located on Kunri Road, Umerkot, and requires careful execution to meet the engineering standards and local terrain challenges. The scope includes earth embankment formation with compaction, stone metal sub-base and base courses, brick edging, and three-coat surface dressing with bitumen. The work demands adherence to the Composite Schedule of Rates (CSR) 2024 and requires the use of quality materials such as 80/100 penetration bitumen and stone metal from approved quarries. The contractor must ensure proper compaction, grading, and finishing to achieve the required density and surface quality. The project duration is 24 months from the written order, with a bid validity of 90 days. Bidders must hold a valid Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) registration in category CE-10 or higher for works above Rs. 4 million. Active registration with the Income Tax Department and Sindh Revenue Board is mandatory, along with submission of NTN and Sales Tax certificates. The contractor must provide a company profile, evidence of similar ongoing and completed works, machinery and equipment details, technical and managerial staff qualifications, and financial capability including bank statements confirming cash availability of 20% of the estimated cost. The submission deadline is set for 07 April 2026 at 09:30 AM, with technical proposals opened the same day at 10:00 AM at the Office of the Executive Engineer, Highways Division Umerkot, Kunri Road. Bids must be submitted online via the EPADs portal and physically in separate sealed envelopes for technical and financial proposals. The bid security is 5% of the tender amount, payable via Call Deposit Receipt from a scheduled bank. Performance security is 8% of the contract price. The contract will be awarded to the lowest evaluated responsive bidder meeting all technical and financial criteria. Pro-Tip: Ensure all mandatory documents including PEC registration, tax certificates, and bid security are complete and submitted as per instructions. Pay special attention to the technical proposal requirements and the two-envelope submission process to avoid disqualification. Monitor the EPADs portal regularly for any amendments or clarifications issued before the closing date.