Reconditioning of Road from Umerkot Cheel Bund to Village Allah Ditto Lashari (0.80 Kms)

This tender invites contractors in Umerkot for the reconditioning of the road from Umerkot Cheel Bund to village Allah Ditto Lashari, covering 0.80 kilometers. The Executive Engineer Highways Division Umerkot is procuring this road infrastructure work under the category of Road & Infrastructure Works & Materials. The project involves earthwork on berms, brick edging, base course preparation with stone metal, and three coats of surface dressing using bitumen and crush bajri. The site is located on Kunri Road, Umerkot, and requires careful handling of materials and adherence to engineering standards to ensure durability and safety of the road. The scope includes excavation, laying of first-class burnt bricks for edging, spreading and compacting stone metal base course, and applying multiple coats of bitumen surface dressing. The work demands technical expertise in road construction, proper use of machinery, and compliance with the Composite Schedule of Rates (CSR) 2024. Contractors must be prepared to manage the logistics of material transportation and site operations efficiently within the 24-month contract period. Bidders must hold a valid Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) registration in the appropriate category (CE-10) for works above Rs. 4 million, active NTN and Sindh Revenue Board registrations, and provide authenticated affidavits confirming no blacklisting. Financial capability is critical, with requirements including bank statements confirming cash availability of 20% of the estimated cost and a minimum annual turnover equal to the project cost. Technical evaluation will consider ongoing and completed similar works, machinery, technical staff qualifications, and financial strength. The submission deadline is set for 07 April 2026 at 09:30 AM, with bid opening at 10:00 AM the same day at the Office of the Executive Engineer Highways Division Umerkot, Kunri Road. Bids must be submitted online via the EPADs portal and physically in separate sealed envelopes for technical and financial proposals. The tender fee is Rs. 3000, and a bid security of 5% of the tender amount is required in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt. Pro-Tip: Ensure all mandatory documents including PEC registration, tax certificates, and affidavits are complete and submitted with the technical proposal. Missing any of these can lead to outright rejection regardless of technical evaluation. Also, monitor the EPADs portal regularly for any addenda or clarifications issued before the closing date.