Landscape Facelift Plans Draw Keen Bids

TDT | Manama

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Three projects aimed at enhancing public spaces have captured attention, as revealed by the Tender Board on Thursday.

Two of these efforts are managed by the Northern Area Municipality, while the third falls under the purview of the Capital Municipality.

The first tender from the Northern Municipality targets the renovation and upgrade of Shakhoora Garden.

A total of thirteen firms have shown interest in this project.

The scope of work includes the installation of solar lighting and shade structures, the refurbishment of existing buildings, new play equipment, CCTV cameras, specialised flooring, and the construction of service buildings.

Al Bader Towers Contracting came in with the most economical bid at BHD 35,446.400, with Inter Lock Maintenance Construction putting forward the highest bid of BHD 84,233.600.
 
Another tender from the Northern Area Municipality centres on maintaining soft landscaping in gardens and along roads in the northern regions.

The contract stipulates that all gardening staff must be fully equipped with tools, uniforms, and safety gear.

The contractor chosen will need to demonstrate flexibility in labour deployment to meet varying demands.

The work is to be carried out in line with the Standard Specification for Soft Landscaping, Parks, and Beautification Directorate.

Sayed Kadhem Al Durazi & Sons came in with the lowest bid at BHD 614,015.600, while Kingdom Landscape put down the highest at BHD 2,567,179.340, out of ten bids received.
 
The third project, issued by the Capital Municipality, deals with the operation and upkeep of gardens, walkways, and public squares within its area of responsibility.

Eleven companies are in the running for this contract, with Al Asayel General Trading offering the lowest bid of BHD 318,261.162, and Symmetry Construction and Trading submitting the highest at BHD 1,229,850.000.

This contract, spanning 48 months, will require the contractor to see to the maintenance of soft landscapes, irrigation systems, hardscapes, pumps, and toilets and ensure the general cleanliness of garden areas and facilities, according to the tender’s specifications.
 
These projects are part of a broader strategy to enhance public spaces in the northern and capital regions, ensuring they are well-maintained and accessible.

The Tender Board's announcement marks the beginning of a process where the most appropriate contractors will be chosen to execute these plans.
 
Each proposal will be carefully evaluated on both technical and financial grounds, bearing in mind that the lowest bid is not guaranteed to win the contract.