In view of the restrictions imposed due to Covid-19 situation, the Rural Development Department has postponed all tender process scheduled till June 30. The Engineer-in-Chief, Rural Works, on Monday informed all Superintending Engineers and Exertive Engineers about the decision.The decision was taken by Additional Chief Secretary, Rural Development, PK Jena after receiving a representation from the All Odisha Contractors’ Association in this matter.
In view of the lockdown restrictions, the cyber cafes have been closed in many districts. As a result, the contractors are unable to submit tender documents and participate in bidding process. The contractors have been given last chance by extending the bidding time of al tenders until June 30, 2021, with no further extension. Now, the State is under partial lockdown, which will continue till July 1. The Government has divided the 30 districts into two categories based on the infection rate. In 17 districts, mostly in southern and western regions, all shops have been allowed to operate from 6 am to 5 pm.