Special Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Road from Darghah Abdullah Shah to Village Palharo UC Ronjho Road Mile 0.0-5.40 Kms with 1.5 Inch Thick Asphalt Surface and 12 Feet Width

This tender invites bids for the Special Maintenance and Rehabilitation of the road from Darghah Abdullah Shah to Village Palharo UC Ronjho, covering a stretch of 5.40 kilometers in Sanghar, Sindh. The project involves resurfacing the road with a 1.5 inch thick asphalt layer over a 12 feet wide carriageway, including earthworks, sub-base and base course preparation, brick edging, and installation of culverts and traffic signage. The scope also includes replacement of five RCC slab culverts and related civil works. The site conditions require careful handling of soft soil and sand dunes, with compaction and layering as per modified AASHO specifications to ensure durability and safety of the road. The contractor must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council in the relevant category and discipline, and comply with all tax and regulatory requirements. The project demands a sound financial standing with audited reports for the last five years and proven experience in similar road works. The bid security is set at PKR 9.796 million, and the tender fee is PKR 5,000. The contract duration extends up to June 2026, with a bid validity of 90 days. The contractor is advised to submit a detailed construction schedule using CPM, PERT, or Bar Chart methods, and ensure mobilization within 14 days of the notice to commence. PEC registration, FBR tax compliance, and submission of an Integrity Pact are mandatory. The bid must include a bid security in the form of a call deposit receipt from a scheduled bank, valid for 28 days beyond bid validity. The submission deadline is 27th February 2026 at 09:30 AM, with bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day at the office of the Executive Engineer Provincial Highways Division Sanghar. The original bid security and tender fee must be submitted physically before bid opening. Late or incomplete bids will be rejected. The procuring agency reserves the right to annul the bidding process as per Sindh Public Procurement Rules 2010. Pro-Tip: Ensure the bid security is issued in the name of the bidding firm and is not from third-party accounts, as unnamed or unrelated CDRs will be treated as non-responsive. Also, carefully check the newspaper advertisement for any specific stamp duty or bid submission requirements that are often overlooked.