Bidder search for Faidan STP: MC hopes to get 3rd time lucky
Chandigarh: Having failed to get bidders twice for the sewage treatment plant (STP) project in Faidan village, the public health wing of the MC's engineering department has floated a tender for the third time.
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The tender specifications remain unchanged from previous attempts.
"In the first two attempts, the department got only a single bidder, which, as per norms, cannot be considered. Though a few other bidders also applied, they were disqualified due to non-fulfilment of eligibility. We are hopeful that this time they will come up with proper documents to participate in the bidding exercise for this first-of-its-kind modular STP of small size," officials in MC said.
The facility is designed to process village effluents currently flowing through an open choe. The administration has allocated sufficient time for qualified bidders to submit applications following established guidelines. The engineering department's public health wing has issued the tender, valued at approximately Rs 1.09 crore, for a 750 KLD capacity plant.
Land allocation posed a significant challenge initially, but the UT deputy commissioner's office resolved this issue recently, enabling the MC to advance with implementation.
The project holds particular significance as it falls under direct NGT supervision, with the chief secretary being accountable for implementation.
Several months ago, the sub-divisional magistrate (East) identified two potential sites, with one being selected after consultation with MC engineering officials. The chosen location considers technical specifications, environmental impact and other relevant factors, given its proximity to residential areas.
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Chandigarh: Having failed to get bidders twice for the sewage treatment plant (STP) project in Faidan village, the public health wing of the MC's engineering department has floated a tender for the third time. The tender specifications remain unchanged from previous attempts.
"In the first two attempts, the department got only a single bidder, which, as per norms, cannot be considered. Though a few other bidders also applied, they were disqualified due to non-fulfilment of eligibility.
We are hopeful that this time they will come up with proper documents to participate in the bidding exercise for this first-of-its-kind modular STP of small size," officials in MC said.
The facility is designed to process village effluents currently flowing through an open choe. The administration has allocated sufficient time for qualified bidders to submit applications following established guidelines. The engineering department's public health wing has issued the tender, valued at approximately Rs 1.09 crore, for a 750 KLD capacity plant.
Land allocation posed a significant challenge initially, but the UT deputy commissioner's office resolved this issue recently, enabling the MC to advance with implementation. The project holds particular significance as it falls under direct NGT supervision, with the chief secretary being accountable for implementation.
Several months ago, the sub-divisional magistrate (East) identified two potential sites, with one being selected after consultation with MC engineering officials. The chosen location considers technical specifications, environmental impact and other relevant factors, given its proximity to residential areas.
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