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Description / Scope of Work
The Local Government & Community Development Department, Government of the Punjab invites bids for the Design, Build and Operation (DBO) mode procurement of works for construction and establishment of four Material Recovery Facilities – two in Faisalabad and two in Gujranwala. This is a significant infrastructure project aimed at supporting waste management and material recovery operations in both cities, with operations component extending beyond initial construction. The bidding process follows a single-stage two-envelope procedure under the PPRA Act 2009 and Punjab Procurement Rules 2014.
Eligible bidders must meet specified eligibility and qualification criteria outlined in the bidding documents (Appendix-M and Appendix-N). Bid security is required as per the Bidding Data Sheet. Bidders are advised to conduct site visits to understand project requirements and site conditions. All bids must be submitted in the prescribed format with separate technical and financial envelopes, strictly adhering to submission deadlines and instructions.
Bidding documents are available and bidders must obtain them as per the Instructions to Bidders section. Bids are to be sealed, marked, and submitted by the deadline specified in the Bidding Data Sheet. The bid opening will be conducted in accordance with the two-envelope procedure. Interested contractors should review all appendices including proposed construction schedules, price schedules, method statements, and subcontractor lists. The Integrity Pact (Appendix-L) is mandatory for all participants. For clarifications regarding the bidding process and project details, bidders should contact the issuing department or attend the pre-bid meeting if scheduled.
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Four material recovery facilities are being procured on a DBO basis, a hybrid delivery model combining design, construction, and multi-year operational responsibility.
This is a large-scale, long-term contract spanning two major cities in Punjab. The September 2026 publication date suggests imminent closure (October 2026), leaving a compressed bidding window. DBO contracts typically demand higher technical capability and financial strength than pure construction works; bidders must demonstrate O&M competence alongside build credentials. The operational component creates ongoing revenue potential but also ongoing liability.
Who can bid: Typically eligible bidders for DBO works in Pakistan must be registered with the relevant Engineering Council (PEC for construction), maintain valid NTN and SECP registration, and possess experience in similar design-build-operate projects. Specific eligibility thresholds for financial capacity, past project experience, and key personnel qualifications are detailed in Appendix-M and Appendix-N of the bidding documents and must be reviewed in full.