Guwahati, 1st December: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma officially announced the commencement of the bidding process for the Maa Kamakhya Corridor, a significant infrastructure project aimed at boosting connectivity and regional development.
Taking to X, Chief Minister Sarma expressed his joy at sharing progress on the dream project, stating, “We have begun inviting bids for building this flagship initiative, and with the blessings of Maa Kamakhya, we hope to initiate the construction phase in early 2024.”
The announcement was made through the Government of Assam’s Office of the Chief Engineer, PWD Building, in Guwahati. A press notice issued on November 22, 2023, invited online e-tenders in a two-bid system (Eligibility and Financial) on Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Mode basis.
The notice outlined the eligibility criteria for firms and contractors to participate in the tendering process. Successful bidders not registered with the APWD(B) must undergo registration under Assam PWD (Building) in the appropriate category before the contract’s award. The Maa Kamakhya Corridor project is a key initiative to enhance connectivity and infrastructure in the region.