Improvement and Rehabilitation of Internal Roads of UC-02 Hassan Square Gulshan-e-Iqbal Karachi

This tender invites bids for the improvement and rehabilitation of internal roads in UC-02 Hassan Square, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, District East, Karachi under the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation Engineering Department. The project involves comprehensive civil works including excavation, laying RCC pipes, constructing manholes, refilling trenches, earthworks, and paving with cement blocks. The scope covers detailed road infrastructure upgrades to enhance traffic flow and durability within the urban locality of Karachi. The works require skilled execution of excavation in soft rock, installation of ASTM class-II RCC pipes, and construction of inspection chambers with cement plastering and MS steps. The project also includes sub-base preparation with graded gravel, aggregate base course laying, and fixing of natural color cement paving blocks with high compressive strength. The site is located in a busy urban area, demanding careful management of traffic and material handling. Contractors must ensure proper compaction, alignment, and adherence to technical specifications to meet the engineering challenges posed by the existing road conditions and urban constraints. Bidders must hold a valid Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) registration in the relevant category and be on the active tax payer lists of FBR and Sindh Revenue Board (SRB). The tender requires compliance with PEC categories suitable for works of this scale and FBR/ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26. The bid security is set at 5% of the estimated cost, and an Integrity Pact on stamp paper worth Rs. 200/- is mandatory. The contractor must also provide evidence of financial stability, technical staff qualifications, and equipment availability as per the evaluation criteria. The submission deadline is set for 18th March 2026 at 10:30 AM, with bid opening scheduled the same day at 11:00 AM via the SPPRA EPADS online portal. Bidders must submit their bids electronically through the EPADS system; manual submissions are not accepted. The physical office for correspondence and bid opening 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 the correct Pay Order for bid security and the Integrity Pact on stamp paper, as missing these often leads to disqualification. Also, double-check the rounding of bid amounts to the nearest rupee as per the High Court directive to avoid rejection on technical grounds.