Alappuzha District Cherthala Road Maintenance and Civil Works Contract

The Public Works Department (PWD) of Kerala, specifically the Executive Engineer, PWD Road Maintenance Division, Alappuzha, is inviting bids for a one-year running contract for the maintenance of various PWD roads under the Roads Section, Cherthala, Zone 2, in Alappuzha District. This tender, designated as Tender ID 2026_PWD_878613_1 and referencing PWD/RM/TR/8304/2026_5_1_1/1, concerns general civil works for two road stretches totaling 6.82 km. The estimated tender value is ₹38,13,414. Bidders are required to submit bids under an open tender system with a form of contract based on item rates. A fixed Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹50,000 is mandated, with provisions for exemption through Bank Guarantee or Security Deposit. The tender fee is ₹3,527 (including 18% GST), payable online. Key dates for this opportunity include the document download and bid submission start date of October 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM, with the bid submission end date set for October 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The bid opening will take place on October 24, 2026, at 3:30 PM. Bidders are advised to refer to the tender documents for detailed specifications, eligibility criteria, and submission requirements, which include various certificates and declarations to be submitted in a single cover. The period of work is stipulated as 365 days from the award of the contract, and the bid validity period is 60 days.