This tender notice from Karachi Metropolitan Corporation's Parks and Horticulture Department invites contractors to undertake development and rehabilitation works for multiple parks and family playgrounds across Karachi for the financial year 2025-2026. The projects include construction, improvement, and rehabilitation of parks in various towns such as Gulistan-e-Johar, Baldia Town, Sohrab Goth, North Nazimabad, and others. Each scheme has an estimated cost of PKR 20 million, covering tasks like landscaping, cement concrete works, paving blocks, RCC works, and installation of park facilities. The works require contractors to have valid PEC registration in category C-6 or above with specialized codes CE-01, CE-09, CE-10, BC-02, or CE-11. The sites are spread throughout Karachi, presenting logistical and engineering challenges such as managing urban site constraints, ensuring quality materials like cement, bricks, and aggregates, and adhering to municipal standards. Contractors must submit bids through the EPAD system and provide bid security and tender fees as specified. Bidders should ensure compliance with PEC registration, FBR active taxpayer status, and Sindh Revenue Board registration for the fiscal year 2025-26. They must also provide audited financial reports, machinery lists, and bank statements for the last three years. The tender process requires earnest money in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) and submission of technical and financial bids separately. The submission deadline is set for 18 March 2026 at 10:00 AM, with bid opening at 10:30 AM at the Office of the Director General Parks & Horticulture Department, KMC, Fatima Jinnah Road, Karachi. Bids must be submitted physically and through the EPAD system before the deadline. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the tender documents for the exact stamp duty and affidavit requirements, as these are often overlooked and can lead to disqualification. Also, ensure all pages of the bid are signed and stamped by the authorized representative to avoid rejection.