Rawalpindi: Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB) has initiated the procurement process for desilting of nine drains and nullahs at different locations in Rawalpindi Cantonment to improve drainage and ensure smooth flow of rainwater.
According to the procurement documents, the work covers the nullah from Akhri Bus Stop Pulli to Jan Colony and Mohallah Multani, the stretch from Aslam Market to Kalma Chowk Petrol Pump up to the main Puli, and the nullah from R-A Bazar to Adra Puli.
The desilting work will also be carried out from Adra Puli to Faisal Colony Meeran Bakhash Puli up to Kalma Chowk Puli, from Jaaba Puli to Lane No. 03, and from Lanes No. 04, 05, 06 and 07 to Peshawar Road.
Other identified stretches include the nullah from Kala Pul to Race Course Lanes No. 01 to 03, from Akbar Market to Nullah Lai, and from Kamran Market Mosque to Murree Road Puli.
The documents put the combined estimated cost of the nine desilting works at around Rs10.53 million. The work is aimed at removing accumulated silt and improving the capacity and flow of the drainage channels in different cantonment localities.
The procurement attracted 10 bids, while Mr. Haroon Khan was listed as the lowest bidder in the final evaluation record.
According to the bidding document, the work is to commence after award of the contract, with a specified delivery schedule of three days after award.