Improvement and Rehabilitation of Surrounding Areas of Masajid and Juloos Way of 12th Rabi-ul-Awal in Karachi

The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation Engineering Department invites bids for the Improvement and Rehabilitation of Surrounding Areas of Masajid and Juloos Way of 12th Rabi-ul-Awal in Karachi. This tender is a significant opportunity for contractors specializing in civil and road works, sewerage, and related infrastructure improvements in Sindh's largest city. Items being procured: - Dismantling of existing asphalt concrete road including base, sub-base and disposal - Scarifying existing road surface by cold milling up to 50mm depth - Earthwork excavation in ashes sand, soft or silt clearance - Cartage of materials like aggregates, spawl, coal, lime, surkhi, M.S. bars, bricks, fuel wood - Preparing sub-base with well graded pit or bed run gravel - Providing and laying aggregate base course with CBR 80% - Fixing cement paving blocks flooring of various sizes and strengths - Applying tack coat and laying 2" thick asphalt concrete wearing course - Repair of leakage of RCC and MS pipe lines under roadway - Raising existing sewerage manholes/service chambers - Excavation for pipeline trenches and pits - Cartage of materials for sewerage work - Full hire charges of pumping set for water removal - Laying RCC pipes of various diameters - Construction of manholes with BB cement mortar and fixing covers - Cleaning inside sewerage lines mechanically and electrically - Manufacturing and supplying RCC manhole covers The technical scope includes comprehensive road rehabilitation with asphalt and concrete works, sewerage pipeline installation and repair, manhole construction, and site preparation. The project requires adherence to specifications including AASHTO standards, ASTM pipe standards, and approved construction methodologies. Eligibility criteria include valid PEC registration in relevant categories, NTN and SRB active tax payer status, experience in similar government projects with completion certificates, availability of required machinery such as dump trucks, bulldozers, excavators, motor graders, rollers, concrete mixers, and survey equipment. Bidders must submit audited financial statements, bid security, and an integrity pact. The bid submission deadline is **29-07-2026 11:00 AM** via the SPPRA e-Procurement System (EPADS). Bids will be opened online on the same day at 11:30 AM. The bid security amount is **Rs. 199,999,890/-**. The contract duration is 90 days with a penalty of Rs. 3000 per day for delay. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your bid amounts are rounded to the nearest rupee as per the High Court order to avoid disqualification. Also, submit all required documents both online and physically where specified, including the integrity pact and bid security pay order, to comply fully with the tender requirements. This tender offers a substantial contract for civil works in Karachi, requiring strong technical capacity, financial stability, and compliance with procurement rules. Interested contractors should carefully review the detailed Bill of Quantities and bidding documents available on the SPPRA portal.