Reconditioning of Road from Samaro Umerkot to Village Wali Muhammad Thebo (0.40 Kms)

This tender invites contractors in Umerkot for the reconditioning of a 0.40 km road from Samaro Umerkot to village Wali Muhammad Thebo. The Executive Engineer, Highways Division Umerkot, is procuring this road infrastructure work under the Road & Infrastructure category. The project involves earthworks, brick edging, base course preparation with stone metal, and three coats of surface dressing with bitumen. The site is located on Kunri Road, Umerkot, and requires careful handling of materials and adherence to engineering standards for durability and safety. The scope includes excavation, embankment formation, laying of first-class burnt bricks for edging, and application of bituminous surface dressing. The work demands technical expertise in road construction, proper compaction, and quality control to meet the Composite Schedule of Rates 2024. Contractors must be prepared for a 24-month completion period and manage logistics for materials like stone metal and bitumen efficiently. Bidders must hold valid Pakistan Engineering Council registration (CE-10 category for works above Rs. 4 million), active NTN and Sindh Revenue Board registrations, and provide a bank statement confirming financial capability. The tender requires submission of technical and financial proposals in separate sealed envelopes, with a 5% bid security in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt. Compliance with PEC categories and FBR/ATL status is mandatory for the 2025-26 financial year. The submission deadline is set for 07 April 2026 at 09:30 AM, with technical bids opening at 10:00 AM the same day at the Office of the Executive Engineer, Highways Division Umerkot, Kunri Road. Financial bids of technically qualified firms will be opened later via the EPADS portal. The physical address for submission and inquiries is the Executive Engineer's office in Umerkot. Pro-Tip: Ensure all mandatory documents including PEC registration, tax certificates, and call deposit receipts are complete and submitted with the technical proposal to avoid disqualification. Also, monitor the EPADS portal regularly for any amendments or clarifications to the tender.