The City Corporation of Belagavi has initiated a major urban infrastructure project by inviting tenders for utility shifting work at the 4th Railway Gate. This initiative is a crucial part of a broader plan to construct a Road Under Bridge (RUB), aimed at improving traffic flow and enhancing safety in the area.

The tender has been issued by the Executive Engineer on behalf of the Commissioner, calling for participation from contractors registered with KPWD, Pre-CPWD, and those listed on the Karnataka Public Procurement Portal (KPPP). The project reference number for this initiative is DMA/2024-25/OW/WORK_INDENT37111.

Project Details: " Project Name: Utility Shifting for RUB at 4th Railway Gate, Belagavi ? Estimated Cost: Rs 53.82 Lakhs ? Amount Put to Tender: Rs 45.17 Lakhs" Earnest Money Deposit (EMD): Rs 90,400 ? Completion Period: 3 Months

The project involves relocating utilities to facilitate the construction of the RUB while ensuring minimal disruption to public services. The primary objective is to ease congestion at the railway gate, a well-known traffic bottleneck, and reduce the risk of accidents. Efforts will be made to maintain smooth traffic movement throughout the construction period.

Contractors interested in bidding can access the tender documents on the KPPP website using their login credentials. These documents provide comprehensive details, including qualification criteria, contract conditions, and technical specifications. The deadline for tender submission is listed on the KPPP portal, and the entire submission process is conducted electronically. Bidders must pay the EMD and tender processing fee online.

The opening of bids will take place at the Office of the Commissioner, City Corporation Belagavi, in the presence of attending tenderers. Additionally, strict compliance with technical and financial criteria is required, and participating contractors must not be under any government-issued declaration of ineligibility for fraudulent or corrupt practices.

News source: Belagavi Infra