Construction of Storm Water Drain at Mirbaher Mohallah & Sheedi Mohallah Gujo City

This tender invites bids for the construction of a storm water drain at Mirbaher Mohallah and Sheedi Mohallah in Gujo City, Thatta. Issued by the Highway Division, Works & Services Department, Thatta, this project falls under the Road & Infrastructure Works & Materials category. The scope includes excavation, cement concrete work, brickwork, plastering, construction of open drains, RCC work, and steel reinforcement fabrication covering a length of 2760 running feet. The site is located in Thatta, Sindh, and the work is expected to be completed within 180 days from commencement. The project requires skilled execution of civil works including excavation in ordinary soil, cement concrete mixing and placing, brickwork in foundations, and construction of standard open drains with proper curing and finishing. The engineering challenges include ensuring proper drainage flow and structural integrity of the storm water drain in the local soil and climatic conditions of Thatta. The contractor must provide all necessary supervision, labor, materials, plant, and equipment to complete the works as per departmental specifications and drawings. Bidders must be licensed by the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in the appropriate category unless the work cost is below Rs. 2.5 million. The contractor should be FBR/ATL active and comply with the 2025-26 financial year requirements. The bid security is set at 5% of the bid cost amounting to Rs. 250,000. The contract includes a performance security and requires adherence to the integrity pact. The contract price is fixed in Pakistani Rupees and payments will be made monthly based on verified interim payment certificates. The submission deadline is **13 March 2026 at 10:00 AM**, with bid opening scheduled for **11:00 AM** the same day at the office of the Executive Engineer, Highway Division, Thatta. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes as per the single stage two envelopes procedure. The physical address for submission is the office of the Executive Engineer, Highway Division, Works & Services Department, Thatta @ Makli. Pro-Tip: Make sure to carefully review the bid security requirements and ensure the bid validity period of 90 days is strictly adhered to. Also, check the newspaper advertisement for any specific stamp duty or documentation requirements which are often overlooked and can lead to bid rejection.