Afcons emerges as lowest bidder for Rs. 717.23-cr JMRC contract

Afcons Infrastructure has emerged as the lowest bidder with bid value worth Rs. 630.45 crore, which is lower than the JMRC’s estimated cost of Rs. 717.23 crores. The project involves the civil construction contract (Package UG-03) of a new phase (Phase 1C) of Jaipur Metro. The new phase will extend the existing Pink Line by 3.41 km, connecting Badi Chaupar to Transport Nagar in Jaipur city and the expansion of the 2.65 km of the route will be constructed underground through the old city using twin tunnels, and there will be a new station at Ramganj Chaupar. Also, 0.76 km of the route will be elevated with another new station at Transport Nagar. The scope of JMRC’s project includes design and construction of twin tunnel using shield TBM, underground station (Ramganj Chaupar), cut and cover tunnel box and underground ramp from Badi Chaupar end to underground ramp end of Jaipur Metro Phase-1C. The contract also covers architectural finishing, entry-exit structures, water supply, sanitary installations and drainage works.