Special Maintenance and Repair of Road from National Highway Halani to Mehrabpur Road Mile 0/0-6/2 (10.00 KMs)

This tender invites bids for the Special Maintenance and Repair of the road from National Highway Halani to Mehrabpur, covering a stretch of 10 kilometers in Naushahro Feroze, Sindh. The Provincial Highway Division Naushahro Feroze requires experienced contractors registered with PEC in category C-3 or above to undertake this critical infrastructure project aimed at improving road conditions and ensuring safer travel. The scope includes sub-base preparation using pit run gravel, base course laying with stone metal, brick edging, two-coat surface dressing with bitumen, and a 2-inch thick asphalt concrete layer. The project demands high-quality materials and workmanship to meet the modified AASHO density standards and involves earthworks, pavement marking with thermoplastic paint, and installation of reflective cat eyes. The site conditions require careful planning and execution to maintain the road's structural integrity and durability. Bidders must hold valid PEC registration up to June 2026 and be active with FBR and SRB tax authorities. Compliance with the 2025-26 financial year requirements includes submitting FBR and SRB returns for the last five years, providing bank statements showing at least 20% of the estimated cost, and furnishing a bid security of 5%. The tender follows the Single Stage - Two Envelope procedure via the EPADS online portal, with mandatory submission of original documents and pay orders before bid submission. The submission deadline is set for 06 April 2026 at 1:30 PM, with bid opening at 2:00 PM on the same day at the office of the Executive Engineer, Provincial Highway Division Naushahro Feroze, located at Scarp Colony Naushahro Feroze. Bidders should ensure all documents are complete and bids are sealed with the required security deposit to avoid disqualification. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the newspaper advertisement and tender documents for specific stamp duty and earnest money requirements, as these are common pitfalls leading to bid rejection. Also, ensure timely submission of both online and hardcopy documents to comply fully with EPADS and SPPRA rules.