Road Division Office in Baitadi Issues 15-Day Ultimatum to 25 Contractors
Kathmandu. The Road Division Office under the Department of Roads in Baitadi has issued a 15-day show-cause notice to 25 construction companies, demanding an explanation as to why their contracts should not be terminated due to failure to perform as agreed and extreme delays in construction.
In a notice published on Friday, the office issued a final warning, citing the failure to complete construction work within the stipulated time, low physical progress, and a lack of interest in the work despite repeated written and verbal reminders.
The explanation has been sought in accordance with Section 59 of the Public Procurement Act, 2063, and Rule 128 of the Public Procurement Regulations, 2064, as well as the terms of the contract agreements, regarding why the contracts should not be cancelled.
The contractors have been instructed to appear at the office within 15 days from the date of publication of the notice to provide a satisfactory and credible explanation, along with a sufficient work plan to complete the work immediately.
The notice states, 'If a satisfactory explanation and work plan are not received within the specified time, this notice will be considered the final warning, and the contract agreement will be terminated. Furthermore, all legal proceedings, including blacklisting, will be initiated in accordance with the Public Procurement Act and Regulations.'
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