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Waste Tender Extended: Bidders Shy Away from City Project
6 Mar
Summary
- Waste management tender deadline extended by one week.
- Companies seek reconsideration of 5% earnest money deposit.
- City generates over 1,000 tonnes of solid waste daily.
A significant waste management initiative in the city has encountered a setback, prompting an extension of the tender deadline by one week. The municipal corporation's efforts to secure private operators for an integrated waste collection, processing, and disposal system have been hampered, as no bids were received during the initial period.
Sources indicate that approximately three companies sought clarifications regarding the tender conditions, specifically the requirement to deposit 5% earnest money. These firms reportedly requested the civic body to reconsider this mandatory deposit, deeming it excessively high. Officials have yet to confirm if any modifications to the tender terms will be made to attract more bidders.
The city currently generates over 1,000 tonnes of solid waste daily, and the civic body has long struggled with its management. Residents frequently report issues with poor collection systems and overflowing dumping points, highlighting the urgent need for modernization. This project is considered one of the city's largest waste management endeavors, aiming to implement a scientific disposal system.
