HYDRAA Rejects Tender Irregularity Allegations, says ₹65 Crore Monsoon Emergency Team Tenders Were Transparent
HYDRAA has denied allegations of irregularities in its ₹65 crore Monsoon Emergency Team tender process. The agency said 62 tenders were invited and the selection was based on transparency, experience, preparedness, and operational capacity.
HYDERABAD: HYDRAA on Monday clarified that the selection process for Monsoon Emergency Teams (MET) was conducted transparently and in accordance with established procedures. The agency rejected allegations made by contractors who failed to secure tenders, stating that there was no scope for irregularities in the tender process.
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According to HYDRAA, a total of 62 tenders worth ₹65 crore were invited for monsoon emergency works. The agency said the tender process was transparent and based on eligibility, experience, preparedness, and operational capacity.
HYDRAA Denies Allegation That Only Five Firms Received Tenders
HYDRAA stated that allegations claiming that contracts were awarded to only five firms were baseless.
The agency explained that out of the 62 tenders invited for monsoon emergency works, 44 tenders had been opened for evaluation. Of these, four did not qualify.
Among the remaining 40 tenders, 18 bidders qualified, HYDRAA said.
Since the monsoon season has already begun and emergency works are required, fresh tender notifications were reissued in newspapers for the four tenders where no eligible bidder qualified.
HYDRAA further stated that applications for another 22 tenders are still under examination and finalization. More bidders are expected to receive opportunities once the process is completed.
Experience and Capacity Given Priority in Selection
HYDRAA said the selection process gave importance to the previous work experience of bidders, their preparedness, and their ability to mobilize vehicles and manpower required for emergency operations.
The agency stated that the tender selection process involved:
- Three Superintending Engineers from the Cyberabad, Malkajgiri and GHMC Commissionerates
- Nine Assistant Engineers (AEs)
HYDRAA maintained that the process was carried out in a fair and transparent manner.
HYDRAA Responds to Contractors’ Claims
The agency stated that HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath was on a field inspection throughout Monday morning, which may have prevented unsuccessful bidders from meeting him.
However, HYDRAA clarified that even after the Commissioner returned to the office by 3 PM, no contractor came forward to meet him regarding the issue.
HYDRAA Reaffirms Commitment to Transparency
In its statement released on Monday, HYDRAA reiterated that it remains committed to implementing monsoon emergency works in a transparent, accountable, and efficient manner.
The agency emphasized that the tender process was conducted according to prescribed norms and denied allegations of favoritism or irregularities.
HYDRAA has rejected allegations of irregularities in the Monsoon Emergency Team (MET) tender process and stated that the ₹65 crore tender exercise for 62 monsoon emergency works was conducted transparently. The agency said 44 tenders have already been opened, 18 bidders have qualified, four tenders have been re-notified, and 22 applications are still under review. HYDRAA also stated that experience, preparedness, manpower, and vehicle availability were key factors in the selection process.
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