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14 Firms Bid for Virar-Alibaug Corridor
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14 Firms Bid for Virar-Alibaug Corridor

In a significant development for the infrastructure landscape of Maharashtra, 14 prominent engineering companies have collectively submitted 33 bids for the construction of the Virar-Alibaug Multi-Model Corridor (VAMMC). This ambitious project spearheaded by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) aims to link the districts of Palghar, Thane, and Raigad through a comprehensive transport network. The bids have been specifically solicited for the construction of the initial 96.4 km stretch, constituting the first phase of the 126 km corridor, extending from Navghar in Palghar district to Balavali in Raigad district.

While the technical evaluation of the bids is underway, a senior official from MSRDC, revealed that the financial bids will be assessed subsequently to determine the winning bidder. The entirety of the VAMMC project, envisaged to enhance connectivity and facilitate regional development, is slated for completion by the year 2030.

The project, estimated to cost Rs 5500 billion, encompasses an extensive expressway designed to accommodate eight to 14 lanes with a lane width of 3.75m, catering to a maximum speed of 120 kmph. The right of way (RoW) for the expressway varies across different sections, ranging from 45m to 126m. Land acquisition efforts are underway, with MSRDC earmarking Rs 22,000 Crore for the acquisition of approximately 1,347 Ha of land required for the Greenfield expressway.

Originally conceived by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) in 2011, the responsibility for the construction was transferred to MSRDC in September 2020. The corridor's alignment traverses through three districts, necessitating land acquisition of 61.29 Ha in Palghar, 520.92 Ha in Thane, and approximately 765.01 Ha in Raigad.

Highlighting MSRDC's progress, environmental clearances have been obtained for the 18-km stretch between Chirner and Balvali, with forest clearance applications pending for the Navghar-Chirner section. The project, however, entails the diversion of approximately 5,000 trees and 221 Ha of forest land.

MSRDC's rigorous selection process commenced in April 2023 with the invitation of requests for qualification (RFQ) applications, leading to the submission of bids by 28 firms in June 2023. Subsequently, 18 firms qualified for the request for proposal (RFP) round in December 2023, culminating in price bid invitations in January 2024, with a stipulated construction deadline of 900 days.

The burgeoning interest from engineering majors underscores the strategic importance and economic potential of the VAMMC project, signaling a significant stride towards bolstering regional connectivity and fostering sustainable development across Maharashtra's key districts.

In a significant development for the infrastructure landscape of Maharashtra, 14 prominent engineering companies have collectively submitted 33 bids for the construction of the Virar-Alibaug Multi-Model Corridor (VAMMC). This ambitious project spearheaded by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) aims to link the districts of Palghar, Thane, and Raigad through a comprehensive transport network. The bids have been specifically solicited for the construction of the initial 96.4 km stretch, constituting the first phase of the 126 km corridor, extending from Navghar in Palghar district to Balavali in Raigad district. While the technical evaluation of the bids is underway, a senior official from MSRDC, revealed that the financial bids will be assessed subsequently to determine the winning bidder. The entirety of the VAMMC project, envisaged to enhance connectivity and facilitate regional development, is slated for completion by the year 2030. The project, estimated to cost Rs 5500 billion, encompasses an extensive expressway designed to accommodate eight to 14 lanes with a lane width of 3.75m, catering to a maximum speed of 120 kmph. The right of way (RoW) for the expressway varies across different sections, ranging from 45m to 126m. Land acquisition efforts are underway, with MSRDC earmarking Rs 22,000 Crore for the acquisition of approximately 1,347 Ha of land required for the Greenfield expressway. Originally conceived by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) in 2011, the responsibility for the construction was transferred to MSRDC in September 2020. The corridor's alignment traverses through three districts, necessitating land acquisition of 61.29 Ha in Palghar, 520.92 Ha in Thane, and approximately 765.01 Ha in Raigad. Highlighting MSRDC's progress, environmental clearances have been obtained for the 18-km stretch between Chirner and Balvali, with forest clearance applications pending for the Navghar-Chirner section. The project, however, entails the diversion of approximately 5,000 trees and 221 Ha of forest land. MSRDC's rigorous selection process commenced in April 2023 with the invitation of requests for qualification (RFQ) applications, leading to the submission of bids by 28 firms in June 2023. Subsequently, 18 firms qualified for the request for proposal (RFP) round in December 2023, culminating in price bid invitations in January 2024, with a stipulated construction deadline of 900 days. The burgeoning interest from engineering majors underscores the strategic importance and economic potential of the VAMMC project, signaling a significant stride towards bolstering regional connectivity and fostering sustainable development across Maharashtra's key districts.

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