Construction of Link Road from Indus Highway to Bubak Link Road to Village Mohammad Haroom Talpur, Jamshoro

This tender invites bids for the construction of a 1 km link road from Indus Highway to Bubak Link Road leading to Village Mohammad Haroom Talpur in U.C. Arazi, Taluka Sehwan, District Jamshoro. The Executive Engineer Highway Division Jamshoro is overseeing this project under the Government of Sindh. The project falls under the categories of Road & Infrastructure Works & Materials and Construction & Civil Works Materials, reflecting the scope of earthworks, sub-base preparation, surface dressing, and culvert construction. The work involves earthworks including embankment formation, compaction to specified densities, sub-base and base course preparation using stone metal and quarry fines, and laying of premix carpet surfacing with bitumen and crushed bajri. The site is located in Jamshoro, Sindh, and the contract duration is 20 months. The engineering challenges include ensuring proper compaction, maintaining camber and grade, and quality control of materials such as bitumen and aggregates. The project also includes construction of a 3-foot span culvert with reinforced cement concrete and mild steel reinforcement. Bidders must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in the relevant category and have valid renewal limits. They should also be registered with FBR and SRB with activated status. The tender requires compliance with PEC categories and FBR/ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26. The bid security is set at 5% of the bid amount, and the bid validity period is 90 days. The contract includes provisions for mobilization advance and secured advance on materials. The submission deadline is on the 20th of March 2026, with electronic bids to be submitted through the EPADS portal. The bid opening will occur on the same day at 11:00 AM at the office of the Executive Engineer Highway Division Jamshoro, located opposite Irrigation Workshop near NADRA Office Main Road Kotri. The original instruments for tender fee and bid security must be delivered physically before the deadline. Pro-Tip: Ensure to carefully review the bid security requirements and submit the original call deposit or pay order on time, as manual bid submissions are not accepted. Also, verify PEC registration and FBR status to avoid disqualification. Checking the EPADS portal regularly for any addenda or clarifications is advisable to stay updated on tender modifications.