Construction of Road in Different Areas of UC 31, 33, 34 Karachi

This tender invites qualified contractors in Karachi to undertake the construction of roads across Union Councils 31, 33, and 34 under ADP #2224/2025-26. Issued by the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation Engineering Department, this project falls under Road & Infrastructure Works & Materials and Plumbing & Sanitary Items categories. The scope includes dismantling existing road surfaces, preparing sub-base and aggregate base courses, and laying asphalt concrete wearing courses. Additionally, water supply and sewerage works involve excavation, laying RCC pipes of various diameters, construction of manholes, and refilling trenches with proper compaction. The project demands high-quality materials such as well-graded gravel, cement concrete, and asphalt concrete, with strict adherence to specifications and standards. The site is located in Karachi, requiring contractors to manage urban site conditions, traffic diversions, and environmental safeguards. Engineering challenges include ensuring proper compaction, drainage, and durability of road surfaces while coordinating sewerage installations. The contractor must mobilize adequate machinery including bulldozers, motor graders, dump trucks, and excavators, and deploy qualified technical staff registered with PEC. Bidders must be registered with Pakistan Engineering Council in relevant categories, possess valid NTN and SRB registrations, and be on the active tax payer lists of FBR and SRB. Compliance with PEC categories, FBR/ATL status, and submission of an Integrity Pact are mandatory. The bid security is 5% of the estimated cost, and performance security is required upon award. The contract duration is 180 days with a defects liability period of 365 days. Stamp duty at 0.35% of contract value applies at signing. The submission deadline is on the 17th of February 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening shortly after. Bids must be submitted online via the SPPRA EPADS portal. The physical address for correspondence is the Office of The Chairman Procurement Committee, Engineering Department, Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, Office #01, Behind Dawood Engineering University, Muslimabad, Karachi. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid documents include all mandatory eligibility criteria and bid security in the prescribed format. Pay special attention to the rounding of bid amounts to the nearest rupee as per the High Court directive, and double-check the submission on the EPADS portal to avoid disqualification due to late or incomplete bids.