The Assam government has officially issued an invitation for bids for their ambitious Maa Kamakhya Corridor project. On December 1, Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma officially declared the initiation of the bidding process for the Maa Kamakhya Corridor.
On the social media site X, Chief Minister Sarma conveyed his happiness in providing an update on the advancement of the Maa Kamakhya Corridor, a dream project. Geared towards improving connectivity and infrastructure, the initiative aims to deliver a substantial boost to the development of the region.
CM Sarma stated, “We have begun inviting bids for building this flagship initiative.
With the blessings of Maa, we hope to begin construction in early 2024”.
জয় মা কামাখ্যা 🙏
I am happy to share an important update on the progress of our dream project – Maa Kamakhya Corridor.
We have began inviting bids for building this flagship initiative.
With the blessings of Maa, we hope to begin construction in early 2024. pic.twitter.com/EyD9D2SV1d
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) December 1, 2023
The official declaration was made by the Office of the Chief Engineer, PWD Building, in Guwahati, under the Government of Assam. On November 22, 2023, the office released a press notice (No. CE/TB-VI/26/2023/11), inviting online e-tenders in a two-bid system (Eligibility and Financial) on Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Mode basis.
The notice emphasized that the Chief Engineer, Assam PWD (Building) is inviting eligible firms and contractors to participate in the tendering process, adhering to the specified eligibility criteria outlined in the EPC document. Successful bidders, if not registered with the Assam PWD(B), must undergo registration under Assam PWD (Building) in the relevant category before the contract’s award.