Construction of Road from Musafir Khana to Juman Shah Graveyard via Water Supply to Masjid at Village Basooro Petaro

This tender invites bids for the construction of a road from Musafir Khana to Juman Shah Graveyard via water supply to Masjid at Village Basooro, Petaro, Jamshoro. Issued by the Executive Engineer Highway Division Jamshoro, this project falls under the Road & Infrastructure Works & Materials category and is valued at PKR 18 million. The work involves earth excavation, sub-base and base course preparation, surface dressing, and laying of premix carpet with bitumen and crushed bajri. The site is located in Jamshoro, Sindh, and the contract duration is 5 months. The scope includes preparing sub-grade, laying stone metal, brick edging, and constructing a 3 ft span culvert. The engineering challenges include ensuring proper compaction to achieve 98-100% density as per modified AASHO specifications, managing material transportation, and maintaining quality standards throughout the construction phases. The project requires experienced contractors registered with PEC in the relevant category and with valid FBR and SRB registrations. Bidders must comply with PEC category requirements and maintain active FBR/ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26. The tender mandates submission of bid security at 5% of the bid amount and adherence to the Integrity Pact for contracts exceeding PKR 10 million. Contractors should ensure their bids are valid for 90 days and include all necessary documentation as per bidding data. The submission deadline is on the 20th of March 2026, with electronic bids to be submitted via the EPADS portal. The bid opening will occur the same day at 11:00 AM at the office of the Executive Engineer Highway Division Jamshoro, located opposite Irrigation Workshop near NADRA Office Main Road Kotri. Original tender fee and bid security instruments must be delivered physically before the deadline. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the newspaper advertisement and bidding documents for specific stamp duty and earnest money requirements, which are often overlooked. Ensure all bid documents are complete and signed to avoid disqualification. Also, verify your PEC registration category and FBR status before submission to meet eligibility criteria.