KARACHI: The Karachi Water & Sewerage Services Improvement Project (KWSSIP) has announced an extension in the deadline for the submission of bids for the ‘Common Corridor with KBRT – 2.7 KM from NIPA to Hassan Square Transmission Main and Appurtenance for 96″ & 72″ Dia Pipeline.’
The original deadline of December 23, 2024, has now been extended to Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 16:00 hours.
Additionally, KWSSIP has revised the bidding process from a Single Stage One Envelope procedure to a Single Stage Two Envelope system. This change aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in the evaluation process.
The updated bidding documents will be available at the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) KWSSIP from December 31, 2024, and can also be downloaded from the official KWSSIP website at http://www.kwssip.gos.pk/.
All terms and conditions outlined in the original Request for Bids will remain unchanged.
KWSSIP emphasized that for joint ventures, all members will be jointly and severally liable as per the bidding document guidelines.
This project marks a significant step in improving Karachi’s water infrastructure, addressing long-standing water supply challenges in key areas of the city.