Improvement of Road from Sujawal-Badin Road Mile 8/7 to Village Kamal Jat Road Mile 0/0-0/6+538' (1.58 KMs)

This tender invites bids for the improvement of a 1.58 km stretch of road from Sujawal-Badin Road Mile 8/7 to Village Kamal Jat Road Mile 0/0-0/6+538' in Sujawal, Sindh under the Works & Services Department. The project falls under the Road & Infrastructure Works & Materials category and is managed by the Executive Engineer, Highway Division Sujawal. The scope includes making diagonal grooves on the road surface, laying brick edging, preparing a stone metal base course, surface dressing with bitumen and crushed bajri, laying a 1.5 inch thick carpet with a paver machine, and earthwork for road embankment. The work requires careful handling of materials such as first-class bricks, stone metal, bitumen, bajri, and hill sand, ensuring proper compaction and finishing to meet the technical specifications. The site is located in Sujawal, and the project duration is 180 days from the commencement date. Bidders must be licensed by the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) if the work exceeds Rs. 2.5 million and should be pre-qualified with the Procuring Agency if applicable. The tender requires compliance with PEC categories and FBR/ATL status for the financial year 2025-26. Bid security of Rs. 1,250,000 (5% of bid price) is mandatory. The contract includes provisions for mobilization advance, secured advance on materials, and retention money. The contractor must provide a performance security within 14 days of the Letter of Acceptance. The submission deadline is 10:00 AM on 12 March 2026, with bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day at the office of the Executive Engineer, Highway Division, Works & Services Department, Sujawal. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes as per the instructions. The contract will be awarded to the lowest evaluated responsive bidder who meets all qualification criteria. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid includes all required documents such as bid security, PEC registration, and technical data. Pay special attention to the bid validity period and the format of the bid security to avoid disqualification. Also, verify the newspaper advertisement for any specific stamp duty or procedural requirements that are often overlooked.