NHAI Tightens RFP Provisions for National Highway Projects

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued clarifications to the Request for Proposal (RFP) provisions to enhance the quality of National Highway projects. The new measures aim to strengthen contractor qualifications, enforce compliance, and improve financial transparency. Key changes include stricter criteria for 'Similar Work' in bid qualifications, penalties for unauthorized subcontracting, and a ban on third-party sourced bid securities. These reforms are expected to ensure that only qualified contractors are awarded projects, leading to better infrastructure quality and timely project completion.

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