The civic body floated the fourth tender to revive the unfinished project, but only one bidder
participated. However, the firm quoted approximately 19.52% higher than the BBMP's estimates,
causing a complication.
Sources in the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) confirmed that they have completed
all formalities, including negotiations with the construction firm to knock down the tendered
amount. "We will send the proposal to the government on Monday," said a senior official, reiterating
that the state government is fully funding the project.
In March, the civic body re-tendered the project after the third attempt received two bidders, one of
whom did not meet the technical requirements. While the BBMP estimated the remaining work to
cost Rs 148.87 crore, the sole bidder reportedly quoted close to Rs 178 crore.
Since the tendered amount exceeds the acceptable 5% increase, the finance department will likely
vet the proposals before the Urban Development Department (UDD) gives its nod.
It is reliably learnt that Hyderabad-based BSCPL Infrastructure Ltd is the sole bidder. Although the
company has carried out several projects in Bengaluru, some BBMP engineers told DH that the sub-
contractor engaged by the firm for BBMP-related works lacks "workmanship".

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