Now Reading: Maharashtra to rate contractors for quality, deadline compliance
-
01
Maharashtra to rate contractors for quality, deadline compliance
The Maharashtra government will introduce a rating system for contractors bidding on infrastructure projects worth ₹500 crore or more, based on quality, deadlines, safety, and compliance. Performance certificates valid for 12 months…
The Story in Brief
The Maharashtra government will introduce a rating system for contractors bidding on infrastructure projects worth ₹500 crore or more, based on quality, deadlines, safety, and compliance. Performance certificates valid for 12 months will be mandatory, and contractors will be graded green (above 80 marks), yellow (60, 80), or red (below 60). Red-listed contractors will be barred from future tenders.
Public Works Minister Shivendrasinh Bhosale announced a Government Resolution on Wednesday. The system applies to the PWD, MSRDC, MMRDA, Maha-Metro, and other state bodies. Quality of work gets the highest weightage, 60 out of 100 marks, including compliance with specifications and test results. Yellow-category contractors must pay 1.1 times the performance security. The move aims to ensure high-quality, timely completion of major state projects.
The Indian Opinion
The rating system’s emphasis on objective, evidence-based evaluation is welcome, but its success depends on honest performance certificates from chief engineers. Past rating schemes in India have been weakened by bureaucratic discretion and political influence. The real test will be whether the first red-listings are enforced against well-connected builders. The 60 marks for quality is a strong signal, watch how many contractors earn green ratings in the first year.
Source: hindustantimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above.
