Desilting of Nala and Transportation of De-Silted Material at Karachi District West and Keamari for Monsoon 2026

Karachi Metropolitan Corporation Finance and Accounts Department Contract Management Wing invites bids for the desilting of nala and transportation of de-silted material to designated dump sites at Karachi District West and Keamari for Monsoon Year 2026. This tender is specific to Karachi city and aims to ensure uninterrupted storm water flow during the monsoon season by restoring hydraulic capacity of storm water drains through comprehensive de-silting, cleaning, removal of obstructions, transportation, and disposal of de-silted material. The technical scope includes manual and mechanical cleaning of open nallahs, storm water drains, culverts, and allied drainage structures. Excavation and removal of wet silt, sludge, municipal solid waste, debris, vegetation, and other obstructions will be carried out. The contractor must provide all machinery such as long boom excavators, wheel excavators, chain excavators, front end loaders, dozers, winching machines, water pumping sets, dumpers, and dewatering equipment. Transportation to approved dumping sites must be leak-proof and comply with environmental and traffic regulations. Safety measures including PPE for labor and traffic management are mandatory. Eligibility requires valid NTN, active FBR ATL status, PEC registration category C-4 or above with relevant codes, valid sales tax registration, and at least three years of relevant experience in desilting or similar municipal drainage works. Bidders must have completed similar works with KMC in the last three years and demonstrate capability for emergency monsoon operations. Financial documents including bank statements and tax returns for the last three years are required. Bid security of 5% of estimated cost and a non-refundable tender fee of Rs. 5,000 must be submitted. The tender submission deadline is 3:00 PM on 8th June 2026 via the Sindh E-Procurement and Disposal System (EPADS). Original bidding document fee pay order must be delivered to the Director Contract Management Wing, KMC Head Office, M.A. Jinnah Road Karachi by the deadline. Bids will be opened the same day at 3:30 PM. In case of holiday or no bids, the date will be extended to 23rd June 2026. Bidders should ensure compliance with all eligibility and evaluation criteria. Bid security must be valid for six months. Hard copies of bidding documents must be submitted at bid opening for verification. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the detailed scope and SOPs in the bidding documents and ensure all required documents including authorization letters, affidavits, and machinery lists are complete and properly signed. Early preparation of bid security and timely submission of original pay orders will avoid disqualification. Strict adherence to environmental and safety standards during execution is critical to avoid penalties and contract termination.