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Zambia : DAWIQ K118m contract awarded by RDA
Publish Date : 26-Mar-2014
A K118.2 million contract is given by the Road Development Agency (RDA) to Messr Dawiq Limited to carry out maintenance works on the Mpika-Kasama road.
The stretch operates from Mpika at the junction with Great North Road to Chambeshi Bridge.
RDA has as well awarded 4 other contracts to Zambian contractors to work on the drainage system in Lusaka.
RDA chief executive officer Bernard Chiwala speaking at the signing ceremony in Lusaka said that Messr Dawiq in partnership with Karen Motors Limited will conduct periodic maintenance on 131 kilo metres of the Mpika-Kasama road.
He said, "Periodic maintenance of 131 kilo metre of M001 road from Mpika at the junction with Great North road to Chambeshi Bridge in Muchinga Lot 1 has been awarded to Messr Dawiq Limited in joint venture with Karen Motors Limited for a contract period of 12 months at a total cost of K118,299,971.80".
The range of works for the projects comprises pothole patching, construction of shoulders, reconstruction of selected sections, repair/replacement of drainage structure and road.
Mr Chiwala furthermore declared that four companies have won contracts to work on the drainage system in Lusaka.
He said that the scope of work for the contractor includes earth works, concrete and stone pitching.
The contractors are Kaungu General Dealers, Geomaceni Enterprises, Magwend Suppliers and Kapomu General Dealers.
He said Kaungu General Dealers will execute works on lot 7A1 at the cost of K557, 433.36 while Geomaceni Enterprises will do lot 8A6 at the amount of K449, 335.74.
Mr Chiwala said, "Magwend Suppliers for lot 8A7 at a total sum of K725, 967. 44 for the construction of drainage structures in selected roads in Lusaka urban. Kapomu General Dealers for lot 8B11 at a sum of K725, 0967.44".
Mr Chiwala said that the drainage structural works are aimed at controlling the current flooding that Lusaka has experienced during rainy season, which has damaged the road network in the city.
He said the contractors will commence works in the next two weeks and they are expected to complete the project in four months after the commencement date.
Mr Chiwala said RDA in collaboration with National Roads Fund Agency and National Council for Construction has been working with small scale contractors especially women in the construction sector.
He added, "This is part of our initiative to support that programme".
And Messr Dawiq Limited project manager Kapemba Siwale said that the company has enough experience in road construction and pledged to deliver quality road works.
Mr Siwale said, "We promise we will deliver the product, we shall work within the budget and according to specifications. We appeal to you to support us by making payments in good time otherwise we might fail to do the job".
