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CITY DISTRICT GOVERNMENT, KARACHI (CDGK)

REQUEST FOR
STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATION (RSOQ)
FOR
SUPPLIERS / MANUFACTURERS OF
SHAHEED BENAZIR BHUTTO CNG BUS PROJECT

SPONSORED BY
GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN
AND
GOVERNMENT OF SINDH

ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP
BASED PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM FOR KARACHI

JUNE 2011
Table of contents

DEFINITION ...................................................................................................................................................... 3

1. GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................... 4

2. PRE-QUALIFICATION ....................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 EVALUATION CRITERIA ................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 BASIS FOR DISQUALIFICATION ................................................................................................................. 5
3. CONTENTS OF SOQ.......................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................ 6
3.2 ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE.................................................................................................................... 7
3.3 MANAGEMENT CAPABILITY .................................................................................................................... 8
3.4 FINANCIAL CAPABILITY .......................................................................................................................... 8
3.5 LEGAL CAPABILITY ................................................................................................................................. 8
3.6 TECHNICAL CAPABILITY ......................................................................................................................... 9
3.11 FUTURE PLANS ...................................................................................................................................... 10
3.12 CONFLICT OF INTEREST ......................................................................................................................... 10
3.13 CONFIRMATION OF ELIGIBILITY ............................................................................................................ 10
3.14 OPERATIONS IN PAKISTAN ..................................................................................................................... 10
4. SUBMISSION OF SOQS ................................................................................................................. 11
4.1 TIMING, NUMBER OF COPIES ETC .......................................................................................................... 11
4.2 POWER OF ATTORNEY ........................................................................................................................... 11
4.3 MATERIAL CHANGE .............................................................................................................................. 11
4.4 CERTIFICATION...................................................................................................................................... 12
5. REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF SOQS .................................................................................. 12
5.1 REVIEW AND EVALUATION .................................................................................................................... 12
5.3 ORAL PRESENTATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 12
5.4 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................... 12
5.5 INDICATION OF PRE-QUALIFICATION ..................................................................................................... 13
5.6 RETURN OF SOQ ................................................................................................................................... 13
6. SPECIAL PROVISIONS .................................................................................................................. 13
6.1 DISCHARGE AND EXEMPTION ................................................................................................................ 13
6.2 CONFIDENTIALITY DURING PRE-QUALIFICATION ................................................................................... 13
6.3 GOVERNING LAW .................................................................................................................................. 13

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DEFINITIONS

“Due Date” 30 July, 2011 being the last date for submission of SOQs

“EOI” Expression of Interest

“GoP” Government of Pakistan

“GoS” Government of Sindh

“Executing Agency” City District Government, Karachi (CDGK)

“PIMU” Project Implementation & Monitoring Unit established under
the funding of Government of Pakistan

“JV” Joint Venture

“Interested Party” An individual party or joint venture who submits SOQ.

“Project” Environment Friendly Public-Private Partnership Based
Public Transport System – CNG Bus Project

“Project Secretariat” (PS) Karachi Mass Transit Cell (KMTC) as notified by CDGK

“TC” Technical Committee, being the Competent Authority as
notified by SGA&C Department, Government of Sindh vide
No. SO(C-IV) SGA&CD/4-26/08 dated 25 June 2008
responsible to evaluate and short list the SOQs

“RSOQ” Request for Statements of Qualification

“SOQ” The Statements of Qualification, containing the information
as set out and required under this RSOQ

“Tangible Net Worth” Value of total assets, less the sum of total liabilities and
intangible assets of the entity concerned.

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1. GENERAL

1.1 Government of Pakistan is introducing Environment Friendly Public Transport
System on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in major cities of Pakistan. As a result
around eight thousand (8,000) CNG dedicated buses would be inducted with five (5)
years. Out of these, four thousand (4,000) will be operated in Karachi and remaining
buses will be operating in nine other major cities of the country. Initially at least five
hundred (500) CNG dedicated buses would be procured and operated by the private
sector in Karachi in the current financial year.

1.2 Accordingly, the Implementing Agency (CDGK) intends to launch a CNG Bus
project by introducing environment friendly public transport system on Public Private
Partnership (PPP) in Karachi. It is envisaged that private sector would bring in and
operate CNG dedicated buses on routes identified by the CDGK.

1.3 Preliminary Information Memorandum for Supplier / Manufacturer for this project is
enclosed as part of this document.

1.4 The Government of Pakistan has decided to provide upfront grant / subsidy on mark-
up to facilitate the operators on loan/leasing of buses from Banks/Financial
institutions.

1.5 The Implementing Agency (CDGK) intends to request Statements of Qualification
(SOQ) and supporting documents in order to prequalify interested parties.

1.6 Short listing / pre-qualification of applicants shall be based on the information
submitted by the applicants as requested in this document.

1.7 The Operators would be allowed to procure CNG dedicated Buses only from the pre-
qualified Suppliers/Manufacturers.

1.8 In connection with the procurement process of the project, financially sound
interested parties (local or foreign) having capacity to undertake/acquire the business
under the Project are invited to submit a SOQ together with a non-refundable
processing fee of Rs. 100,000/- to the PS by the Due Date in the form and manner set
out in this document. Parties who have already submitted EOIs along with non-
refundable processing fee of Rs. 100,000/- need only to submit the SOQ.

1.9 Information provided in each SOQ will be used exclusively to evaluate the technical,
financial, management, legal and other capabilities of interested parties. The Pre-
qualified parties would be notified by the TC.

1.10 Notwithstanding anything contained in this RSOQ, this RSOQ is not intended to be,
and should not be construed as an offer of the project to the interested parties. No
representation or warranty, express or implied, is hereby made. The TC/CDGK/PS
shall neither be responsible or liable for the accuracy or completeness of this RSOQ.
The receipt of an SOQ from interested parties shall not be construed as a commitment
to assign the project to the interested party to any person/entity who submits an SOQ.

1.11 Notwithstanding anything contained herein, the competent authority may in its
discretion reject any or all SOQs without assigning any reason whatsoever.

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2. PRE-QUALIFICATION

2.1 Eligibility Requirements

Interested Party must fulfill the following eligibility requirements for pre-
qualification:

a) It must have the capacity to manufacturer/supply at least 1000 CNG dedicated
Buses annually according to specifications attached with PIM as part of this
document for this Project.

b) It commits to set up After Sale Service Centres in Karachi and ensure availability
of spare parts.

c) All the foreign manufacturing companies that will supply more than 1000 CNG
buses in Pakistan shall have to give an undertaking to establish a bus
manufacturing plant under an agreed indigenization and deletion plan.

2.2 Evaluation Criteria

Sr. No Criteria Marking
1. Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or Supplier/Agent/JV 10
2. Local Presence 5
3. Organisation & Management Capability & Experience 5
4. After Sale Service 15
Local Service Centre
Availability of Spare Parts
5. Performance (Load, Speed, Fuel Efficiency) 5
6. Manufacturing / Supplying Capability (Technical/Financial) 20
7. Local Manufacturing and Deletion Program 10
8. Experience of Similar Sale/Supply of Buses 10
9. Price of Bus (Selling Price in Pakistan) 20
Total 100

2.3 Basis for disqualification

The Competent Authority at any time may disqualify the Interested Party on the
following reasons, if it:

(a) fails to submit along with the SOQ, the supporting documentation required
pursuant to this RSOQ, by the Due Date; or fails to demonstrate its capabilities to
acquire the business in the project under this RSOQ;

(b) provides any false or misleading information or misrepresents, withholds,
conceals any information in the SOQ;

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(d) has been blacklisted in the past by any Federal, Provincial or Local Government
Department or Authority; (including any regulatory authority) or agency in
Pakistan, in whatever capacity including as an individual contractor, partner or a
joint venture partner;

(f) has, itself or any of its subsidiary/associate company committed any default in
payment to any bank or financial institution in or outside Pakistan;

(j) is directly or indirectly associated or affiliated in any manner with the GoP / GoS
/ CDGK and/or their consultants or advisors in respect of the project;

(l) fails to inform the competent authority of any significant change in its ownership
or control or to obtain the consent of competent authority to such change;

(m) fails to report any material change in the information provided by it, in due
course of time, (prior to the date on which bidding is held);

(n) is deemed by the competent authority, that it failed to satisfy any requirements
under this RSOQ.

(o) Fails to match CNG dedicated Bus Specifications attached herewith at Annex. 1.

3. CONTENTS OF SOQ

Each SOQ shall include the following sections:

 Executive Summary
 Organizational Structure
 Management Capability
 Financial Capability
 Legal Capability
 Technical Capability
 Production Capacity of OEM/Import Capacity of Suppliers
 After Sale Service Features
 Local Manufacturing and Deletion Program
 Bus Price & Model/Make
 Future Plans
 Conflict of Interest
 Confirmation of Eligibility
 Operations in Pakistan
3.1 Executive Summary

The Executive Summary of the SOQ shall provide a brief description of the history
and the structure and capabilities of the Interested Parties and its associated partners.

In the Executive Summary, the Interested Parties should clearly indicate the level of
resources available to it.

i) Through its own resources.
ii) Though its associated partners.

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3.2 Organization Structure

The organization structure section of the SOQ shall include the information regarding
the Interested Parties and its associated partner. Where the Interested Parties or any
associated partners of the Interested Parties is a subsidiary, the following information
should also be provided for its holding company. If the Interested Parties or any
associated partners is an individual, a company or a partnership, then the following
information should be provided in respect of any individual, shareholders or partners
(and in case of shareholders, those holding an interest of 10% (ten percent) interest or
more in such company):

3.2.1 Basic information:

 Name
 Nationality
 Address of Principal Office
 Telephone Number
 Fax Number
 Mobile Phone Number
 E-mail Address
 Primary Areas of Business
 Names and Brief Background of Directors

3.2.2 Organization chart

3.2.3 Information on representative in Pakistan (if any):

 Name
 Nationality
 Address of Principal Office
 Telephone Number
 Fax Number
 Mobile Phone Number
 E-mail Address
 Primary Areas of Business
 Number of Years Representing the Interested Party

3.2.4 Information on affiliates outside of Pakistan (if any):

 Name
 Nationality
 Address of Principal Office
 Telephone Number
 Fax Number
 Mobile Phone Number
 E-mail Address
 Primary Areas of Business

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3.3 Management Capability

The Management Capability section of the SOQ shall include the following:

(a) Experience and capability of efficiently managing a project comparable with the
Project at hand.

(b) An organizational chart for such of the Interested Parties and its associated
partner’s personnel who will execute primary management functions together
with their and its associated partners curriculum vitae.

(c) The Interested Parties and its associated partner must demonstrate adequate
managerial capabilities and the required management strength to effectively
undertake the Project.

(d) Other relevant information relating to management experience and capabilities
that would be material for the future management of the project.

3.4 Financial Capability

For the Financial Capability section of the SOQ, the Interested Parties (and its
associated partner to the extent applicable) shall submit:

(a) details of financial and operating background for the last 3 (three) years
demonstrating financial viability, including audited financial statements duly
certified by a firm of chartered accountants which financial statements shall
include consolidated balance sheet and income and profit and loss statements.
Similar financial and operating information for any parent company, affiliates
and associated undertakings/companies should also be included. In case of
individuals the tax returns filed by such individuals for the most recent 3 (three)
years together with the tax assessment orders of the relevant income tax
authorities.

(b) Any other relevant information regarding financial track record and capabilities
of the Interested Parties and its associated partner that it believes would be
helpful.

3.5 Legal Capability

Each Interested Party’s authorized representative must submit the following
documents/information (including, associated partner):

(a) List of majority shareholders/partners.

(b) A copy of the constitutive documents (for example, memorandum and articles of
association for a company, certificate of incorporation, partnership deed for a
partnership).

(c) Copies of all material and relevant regulatory filings (if applicable) for the last 3
(three) years, under the applicable jurisdiction(s) in which it/they operate.

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(d) The Power(s) of Attorney referred to in Section 4.

(e) Details of all litigations in any jurisdiction that can affect the ability of the
Interested Party or any of its directors to acquire the business in the Project and
exercise operation/maintenance rights after the Concession Agreement.

3.6 Technical Capability

The Technical Capability section of the SOQ shall include the information listed
below with respect to the experience of the Interested Party and its associated
partner to:

(a) details of Production Profile along with location of manufacturing units.

(b) experience in manufacturing / supplying CNG dedicated buses.

(d) detail of accreditation/certification of international quality control assurance
bodies.

3.7 Production Capacity of OEM/Import Capacity of suppliers

The potential bidder must report for its annual bus production capacity besides readily
available stock of buses matching with the given specifications. In case of supplier,
the potential capacity of importing the buses within time frame.

3.8 After Sales Service Features

The interested party should indicate the following:

a. Local Service Centre (s) to facilitate the bus operation.
b. Availability of spare parts for smooth operation of buses.
c. Performance with special reference to load, speed, fuel efficiency etc. Including
Guarantees/Warranties provided.

3.9 Local Manufacturing and Deletion Programme

The interested party should indicate its future plan of manufacturing the buses at local
level with specific deletion programme.

3.10 Bus Price and Model/Make

The Interested party should also quote the selling price of CNG dedicated buses in
Pakistan, clearly specifying the Model number and Make, matching the minimum
requirement of given specifications.

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3.11 Future Plans

In the Future Plans section the Interested Party shall submit a brief on its future plans
(both short-term and long-term) for its role in the Project, its marketing plan and
strategy to make the project sustainable, the Public Transport sector as a whole
(including coverage of far flung areas and introduction of new value added services).

3.12 Conflict of Interest

The Conflict of Interest section shall include detailed information regarding any
existing or proposed future conflict of interest that Interested Party (and associated
partner) or any of its subsidiaries or affiliated or associated undertakings/companies
may have with the CDGK.

3.13 Confirmation of Eligibility

The Interested Party and its associated partner shall confirm its eligibility and the
eligibility of its associated partner if applicable, to participate in the bidding process:

a) The Interested Party and associated partner shall confirm that the Interested Party
and its associates are not disqualified for the project based on the criteria set out
in Section 2.3 above.

b) The Interested Party, and its associated partner, shall provide evidence to
establish that it fulfils the eligibility requirements set forth in Section 2.1 and 2.2
above.

c) An authorized signatory of the Interested Party and its associates must sign the
SOQ after the company, seal there to.

3.14 Operations in Pakistan

The Interested Party and its associated partners shall submit details relating to any
business operations conducted by them and their respective associated, subsidiary and
holding companies that are the same or similar to the business operations of the
Project and towards that end, specify its/their current market share in such business
operations, (including without limitation bus manufacture/ purchase), and in relation
to supporting infrastructure (fueling facilities etc).

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4. SUBMISSION OF SOQs

4.1 Timing, Number of Copies etc

The Interested Party and its associated partner must submit an original and three
copies of its SOQ (with soft-copy) not later than 1500hrs Pakistan Standard Time on
the Due Date to the PS at the following address:

Director General
Project Secretariat
Karachi Mass Transit Cell
City District Government Karachi
6th floor, East Annexe
Civic Center, Gulshan-e-Iqbal
Karachi, Pakistan

Tel: +92-21-9923 0665,
Fax: +92-21-9923 1153

Each SOQ shall be in English. Faxed SOQs will not be accepted. SOQs bearing a
postmark or courier dispatch receipt prior to 1500 hrs Pakistan Standard Time on the
Due Date will be accepted upon the package’s arrival.

4.2 Power of Attorney

Each Interested Party and its associated partners must submit a Power of Attorney
and/or a copy of the board resolution evidencing grant of authority vested in the
individual submitting the SOQ on behalf of the Interested Party. For any Power of
Attorney executed outside Pakistan, assistance with regard to proper execution of the
same should be obtained from the nearest Pakistani Embassy/Consulate/High
Commission.

4.3 Material Change

(a) Each Interested Party must immediately report to the TC/PS in writing any
material change in the information provided in its SOQ. Any failure to report
such material change shall constitute grounds for disqualification under Section
2.3. The material change itself could also lead to a disqualification of the
Interested Party.

(b) No significant changes in the ownership will be allowed at any time without the
prior written consent of the Competent Authority. In giving such consent the
Competent Authority may require, the Interested Party (as modified) to requalify
under the terms and conditions of this RSOQ.

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4.4 Certification

The Interested Party submitting the SOQ shall certify each SOQ in the following
form:

“I, the undersigned as the duly authorised attorney and representative of [name of the
Interested Party]/associated partner] certify that to the best of my knowledge and
belief, and upon diligent inquiry, all the information submitted in this Statement of
Qualification is true and accurate. I further confirm that the Interested Party and its
associated partner meet the eligibility criteria and are not disqualified on the criteria
set out in Sections 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3. The TC may investigate the truth and accuracy of
this Statements of Qualification by any means. I understand that amongst other
reasons any misrepresentation or concealment of facts may render [name of the
Interested Party and/its associated partners] disqualified for pre-qualification.

In certification of the statements above, I hereby signed this document on the ____
day of ______ 2011.

[Typewritten name, signature and position of person legally empowered to bind the
Interested Party.]”

5. REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF SOQs

5.1 Review and Evaluation

The financial, management, technical, organizational and other capabilities of the
Interested Party to participate in the Project and to manage the Project, as
demonstrated in the Interested Party’s SOQ, will be reviewed and evaluated in view
of the aforementioned criteria to determine whether in its view the Interested Party
and its associated partner is a fit and proper entity to acquire the business in the
Project.

5.2 Meeting with Interested Parties

An open meeting with Interested Parties would be held at 1500 hrs on 30th June , 2011
at Karachi Mass Transit Cell Office (with TC Members) to discuss any issues and to
provide any clarifications. However, written clarification may be sought by the
interested parties at any time at least one week prior to the Due Date.

5.3 Oral Presentations

Interested parties may be requested to make an oral presentation to it prior to the final
pre-qualification.

5.4 Supplementary Information

Where it is deemed convenient or necessary, supplementary information or
documentation may be requested from an Interested Party for determining eligibility
for pre-qualification of such Interested Party and whenever such request is made the
Interested Party shall provide the same to the TC/PS by such date as may be specified.

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5.5 Indication of Pre-qualification

Indication of pre-qualification will be given in writing by Competent Authority and
delivered to pre-qualified interested parties by facsimile, mail and/or courier at their
specified address.

5.6 Return of SOQ

The TC/PS shall be under no obligation to return any SOQ or supporting materials
submitted by the Interested Party (or its associated partners) or to reimburse the
Interested Party for the cost of preparing an SOQ or any other costs incidental thereto.

6. SPECIAL PROVISIONS

6.1 Discharge and Exemption

Each Interested Party that submits an SOQ exempts and discharges the competent
authority and its consultants, advisors and personnel completely and unconditionally
from any responsibility or liability for the decisions that may be made with respect to
its pre-qualification to participate in the competitive bidding process under the
Project.

No suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings shall be brought against the competent
authority, officers/officials or its consultants and advisers in respect of anything
contained in or arising from this RSOQ.

6.2 Confidentiality during pre-qualification

By submitting its SOQ, each Interested Party and its associated partner agrees to
maintain the confidentiality of all information (whether written, oral or otherwise)
supplied to it in connection with the pre-qualification process and agrees to keep its
own application confidential, whether or not it is among those pre-qualified by the
competent authority. The competent authority will maintain the confidentiality of
information designated by the Interested Party as confidential will not release such
information for any purpose other than evaluation of the SOQ and will not (unless
disclosure is required by mandatory law) release any such information without having
first obtained the Interested Party’s and its associated partners permission. Permission
for disclosure of information submitted by the bidder in connection with this SOQ is
not required for the release of information to the GoP/GoS/CDGK and its advisors for
the purpose of pre-qualification and evaluation.

6.3 Governing Law

This document shall be governed and construed in accordance with the prevailing
laws of Pakistan.

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CITY DISTRICT GOVERNMENT KARACHI

PRELIMINARY INFORMATION MEMORANDUM
FOR SUPPLIERS / MANUFACTURERS
OF

SHAHEED BENAZIR BHUTTO CNG BUS PROJECT

SPONSORED BY
GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN
AND
GOVERNMENT OF SINDH

ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY PUBLIC - PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP
BASED PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM FOR KARACHI

JUNE 2011

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Table of contents

1. SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT ................................................................................................... 16

2. OVERVIEW OF PAKISTAN ........................................................................................................... 17
2.1. LOCATION ............................................................................................................................................ 17
2.2. ECONOMY OF PAKISTAN AND INVESTMENT CLIMATE.................................................................................. 17
3. OVERVIEW OF KARACHI AND ITS PUBLIC TRANSPORT ........................................... 18
3.1. ECONOMY AND DEMOGRAPHICS .............................................................................................................. 18
3.2. OVERVIEW OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN KARACHI ........................................................................................ 18
4. OVERVIEW OF THE PROJECT................................................................................................... 19
4.1. EXISTING PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM IN KARACHI................................................................................... 19
4.2. OVERVIEW OF THE PROJECT .................................................................................................................. 19
5. IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING MECHANISM ................................................... 21
5.1. STEERING COMMITTEE ........................................................................................................................... 21
5.2. IMPLEMENTATION AND REGULATORY SET-UP........................................................................................... 21
5.3. PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING UNIT ................................................................................. 22
6. ENABLING ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................................ 23
6.1. ROUTE DEVELOPMENT ........................................................................................................................... 23
6.2. STANDARDIZATION OF CNG BUSES ......................................................................................................... 23
6.3. CNG FILLING STATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 23
6.4. DEPOTS ............................................................................................................................................... 24
6.5. BUS STOPS ........................................................................................................................................... 24
6.6. FARE ................................................................................................................................................... 24
6.7. EXISTING FUEL PRICES .......................................................................................................................... 24
6.8. ALLOCATION OF ROUTES ....................................................................................................................... 25
7. FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE PROJECT ........................................................................... 26
7.1. UPFRONT GRANT / INTEREST SUBSIDY .................................................................................................... 26
7.2. IMPORT DUTY EXEMPTION ON CBU ........................................................................................................ 26
7.3. MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION TAX AND MOTOR VEHICLE TAX................................................................ 26

Disclaimer….…………………………………………………………………………………………………26
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CNG Bus
Specifications……………………...……………………….…………………………………268

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1. SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT

Project name Environment Friendly Public Transport System – CNG Bus Project

Location Karachi

Implementing Agency City District Government Karachi (CDGK)

Facilitator Project Secretariat Karachi Mass Transit Cell (KMTC), CDGK

Private Party To be selected after competitive process

Industry Classification Primary: Automobile Manufacturing
Secondary: Bus Manufacturing by Original Equipment
Manufacturers (OEMs) of CNG Dedicated Buses

Project dynamics Existing Public Transport Vehicles in Karachi – 12,399
No of CNG Dedicated Buses required in first phase – 500 approx
No of CNG Dedicated Buses required in Karachi in 5 years – 4,000.
On successful implementation of the first phase, the same would be
replicated in major cities of Pakistan including Lahore, Rawalpindi /
Islamabad, Faisalabad, Multan, Quetta, Hyderabad, Peshawar and
Gujranwala on the same lines of Karachi CNG bus project. Government
of Pakistan (GOP) has already allocated 2.5 billion under Public Sector
Funding Program to facilitate the Operators / Investors for induction
of the 4,000 CNG buses in Karachi.

Project Status  Approved by the City District Government Karachi
 Approved by the Government of Sindh
 Approved by the Federal Government

Project Description CDGK will select CNG Bus Manufacturers/Suppliers through competitive
process. Criteria for selection would include conformation to Bus
Specifications, price, performance, after sale service, ensuring the
availability of parts and indigenization programme.
CNG Bus operators would be required to procure CNG Buses from pre-
qualified suppliers / manufacturers (OEMs) only.

Way Forward Step 1. Request for Proposals (SOQ) from Pre-qualified Suppliers /
Manufacturers (OEMs) and new potential / interested Suppliers
/ Manufacturers
Step 2. Submission of SOQ by Bidders (OEMs).
Step 3. Pre-qualification / Selection of Manufacturers (OEMs).
Step 4. Agreement between CDGK and Manufacturers (OEMs).
Step 5. Procurement of Buses by Operators from selected
Manufacturers (OEMs).

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2. OVERVIEW OF PAKISTAN

2.1. Location

Pakistan is strategically located at the mouth of the Gulf. It lies at the
junction of four important regions i.e. Oil rich Gulf to the West, Energy rich
Central Asian Republics to the North West, fastest growing economy of
China to the North East, India to the East and the strategic North Arabian
Sea as its southern boundary with 1,064 km of coastline. Hence, it is ideally
positioned to serve as a major trade route and energy corridor for the
region. Additionally, international trade routes to and from the Gulf pass
just off its coastline. The country has a total area of 796,095 sq km and is
nearly four times the size of the United Kingdom. From Gwadar in its south,
the country extends more than 1,800 km to the Khunjerab Pass on China’s
border. It has a population of approximately 180 million people.

2.2. Economy of Pakistan and Investment Climate

The economy of Pakistan has remained buoyant and thriving despite
political uncertainties and major catastrophes like earthquake in the
country. This progress is the outcome of substantial macroeconomic reforms
since 2000, most notably privatizing the banking sector. Poverty levels have
decreased and Government has steadily raised development spending in
recent years, including a 52% real increase in the budget allocation for
development in FY07.

Pakistan’s growth performance over the last five years has been striking.
Average real GDP growth during 2003-07 was the best performance since
many decades, and it now seems that Pakistan has decisively broken out of
the low growth rut that it was in for more than one decade. With economic
growth at 7.0 percent in 2006-07, Pakistan’s real GDP has grown at an
average rate of over 7.5 percent in the last four year (2004-07). Compared
with other emerging economies in Asia, this puts Pakistan as one of the
fastest growing economies in the region along with China, India, and
Vietnam.

The growth is not confined to any particular sector as all sectors of the
economy including Banking, IT and Telecom, Oil and Gas, Power and
Infrastructure have seen a major growth over the past few years.

Today Pakistan has 160 million consumers with an ever growing middle
class. Foreign investment has risen sharply from an average of US$400
million in the 1990s to over US$8.4 billion in 2006 and Forex reserves have
increased from $500 million in 1999 to more than US$16 billion in May 2011.

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3. OVERVIEW OF KARACHI AND ITS PUBLIC TRANSPORT

3.1. Economy and Demographics

Karachi is the financial capital of Pakistan generating over 60% of the total
national revenue (federal & provincial taxes, customs and surcharges).
Karachi produces about 42 percent of value added in large scale
manufacturing. In February 2007, the World Bank identified Karachi as the
most business-friendly city in Pakistan.

Most of Pakistan's public and private banks are headquartered on Karachi's
I.I. Chundrigar Road, while most major foreign multinational corporations
operating in Pakistan have their headquarters in Karachi. The Karachi Stock
Exchange is the largest stock exchange in Pakistan.

The population and demographic distribution in Karachi has undergone
numerous changes over the past 150 years. Non-governmental and
international sources estimate Karachi's current population is 16 million — a
huge increase over its population in 1947 (400,000) at the time of
independence of the country. The city's population is currently growing at
about 5% per year (mainly on account of rural-urban internal migration),
including an estimated 45,000 migrant workers coming to the city every
month from different parts of Pakistan.

3.2. Overview of Public Transport in Karachi

Provision of public transport / mass transit facilities is a key issue in
Karachi, the largest cosmopolitan city of the country with a population of 16
million and urban sprawl of about 3,500 sq. km. The number of vehicles in
the city had increased to 1.8 million in 2007 while the numbers of trips were
24.5 million per day. About 90% of the work force uses some form of public
transport in the city. Although accurate information is not available, it is
estimated that around 12,399 buses (mostly old buses) of different sizes and
shapes ply in Karachi on around 267 routes which overlap considerably with
each other.

Through a number of studies it has been established that the existing public
transport system cannot serve the existing and incremental demand in an
effective manner and there are a number of problems associated with the
system including unnecessary travel delays, severe traffic congestion,
economic and financial losses and environmental problems. The daily
commuters face great hardships due to poor quality of service, sub-standard
vehicles and clumsy routes. Environmental degradation due to noise and air
pollution and vehicular exhausts is touching alarming levels in the city.

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4. OVERVIEW OF THE PROJECT

4.1. Existing Public Transport System in Karachi

Near to realistic estimated fleet size and structure of the Karachi public
transport is tabulated below:

Classified Routes and Number of Permits

S. NO. CLASSIFIED TOTAL ROUTE TOTAL NO. OF PERMIT

1 BUS 88 3065
2 MINI-BUS 145 5948
3 COACH 34 3386
Total 267 12399

The ageing of the Bus fleet is shown in the table below:

Age of Fleet No of Buses %age of Fleet

Between 45 to 65 years old 34 0.2%
Between 25 to 45 years old 3,417 18.6%
Between 15 to 24 years old 4,129 22.5%
Between 5 to 15 years old 7,652 41.7%
Less than 4 years old 3,118 17.0%

It is evident from the above that the buses are not standardized, bus fleet is
ageing and that the fleet is insufficient for a city having population of
around 16 million people. Another issue is that these buses are diesel based
and add considerably to the pollution in the city.

4.2. Overview of the Project

Karachi Mass Transit Cell (KMTC), a specialized cell in the City District
Government of Karachi (CDGK) is responsible for developing Mass Transit
Projects in Karachi. Realizing the problems of the public transport system in
Karachi, the KMTC undertook a detailed study named ―Detailed Study on
Public-Private Partnership based Environment Friendly Public Transport
System in Karachi‖ with PCI International, Thailand and Engineering
Associates, Karachi, Pakistan. The Study was circulated to technical and
professional experts, concerned NGOs and Government departments besides
International donor Agencies, like World Bank, Asian Development Bank,
etc. The report was very much appreciated by the Stake holders. Final
report of the study is available on the website of KMTC/CDGK
(www.karachicity.gov.pk).

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The study highlighted the problems of the current public transport system
and proposed a two pronged strategy to address these, firstly the
introduction of CNG Based Buses and secondly the development of Bus Rapid
Transit System (BRTS) in Karachi. The study recommended Government
support to the CNG Buses considering that these are more expensive than
the diesel based buses and the payment capacity of the users is limited. It
also highlighted the role of the Government to create an enabling
environment for the private sector which would finance and operate the
CNG Buses.

Accordingly, the Government of Pakistan has approved financial support to
the Bus operators, by providing interest subsidy on loans obtained to
procure CNG Buses. The Government of Sindh up front grant is considering a
concession package to the Bus operators, through exemption from Motor
Vehicle Registration Tax and Motor Vehicle Tax. The City District
Government of Karachi (CDGK) through KMTC is working actively to provide
enabling environment to the Bus Operators in terms of developing
implementation mechanism, identification and development of CNG Bus
routes, CNG Stations, Depots, Bus Stops and Bus Specifications etc.

CDGK envisages introducing 4000 CNG dedicated buses in a phased manner
in the next 5 years, whereby, in the first phase around 500 buses are
expected to be introduced.

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5. IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING MECHANISM

There are number of stakeholders and government departments involved in
the project at the Federal, Provincial and City level. Therefore, for
effective implementation of the project, a three tier Implementation and
Monitoring Mechanism has been established as following:

 Steering Committee
 Implementation & Regulatory Set-Up
 Project Implementation & Monitoring Unit

5.1. Steering Committee

A Steering Committee for overall coordination, support and monitoring of
the project to be constituted as:

 Federal Minister for Environment Chairman
 Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Member
 Provincial Transport Ministers, Member
 Provincial ACS (Development), Member
 Provincial Transport Secretaries, Member
 Nazims Member
 Reps each from manufactures, bus investor and Banks Members
 Rep fo GOP from Ministries of Environment,
Communications, Industries and Petroleum/HDIP Members
5.2. Implementation and Regulatory Set-Up
In order to implement the project smoothly, an Implementation and
Regulatory Committee has been setup headed by DCO, CDGK having the
membership of concerned GoP, GoS, and CDGK Officers, Representatives of
Transporters Association, relevant NGOs and prominent citizens, besides
representatives of CNG Bus Operators.
Proposed structure of Implementation Regulating Committee is as under:
(1) District Coordination Officer, CDGK Chairman
(2) Director General, KMTC Co-Chairman
(3) DIG Police (Traffic) Executive Member
(4) Additional Secretary (Transport), GOS Executive Member
(5) Project Director, PIMU Executive Member
(6) EDO (TCD), CDGK Executive Member
(7) Chief (T&C), P&D Dept., GOS Executive Member
(8) Representative of IPDF Executive Member
(9) Representative of ENERCON Executive Member
(10) Secretary, DRTA, CDGK Executive Member
(11) Deputy Director – I, KMTC Secretary
(12) Brig. (Retd.) S. A. Qasim, Hon’y Secretary,
CILT Pakistan Honorary Member
(13) Mr. Irshad Hussain Bukhari, President KTI Honorary Member
(14) 3 Members from CNG Bus Operators
(first come first basis) Honorary Members

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The Committee may also co-opt any individual as and when required.

The Committee to be notified by CDGK would provide policy guidelines,
approve the operation plan of CNG Bus operators including routes
allocation, depot facilities, fare structures and bus depot facilities, etc.
Besides, this Committee will also review and monitor the project progress
and service operation. The Committee ensures its meeting fortnightly.

5.3. Project Implementation and Monitoring Unit

For effective implementation and day to day monitoring of the project, a
Project Implementation and Monitoring Unit (PIMU) has been established.
KMTC will be the Project Secretariat for the PIMU. Establishment of office of
PIMU and hiring of personnel is underway.

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6. Enabling Environment

6.1. Route Development

Route is one of the most important considerations in a Public Transport
Project. Existing routes in Karachi are unplanned, convergent and
overlapping resulting in inefficiencies.

To develop a more effective and efficient public transport system in
Karachi, KMTC has identified 40 routes for which a detailed Routes
Confirmatory Study is being conducted. The objective of the study is to
quantify the existing and future levels of supply and demand for Public
Transport on the identified routes. The study will also identify bottlenecks
and problems on these routes. Besides, the study would firm up feasibility.
It is expected that the study will be completed by end of October 2008 and
the results of the study would be used to finalise the routes, determine the
number of buses required on these routes and remove any bottlenecks.
Details of the 40 identified routes are annexed with this document.

6.2. Standardization of CNG Buses

As stated above, buses of various types / models / makes and sizes are used
for public transport in Karachi and are not standardized, which results in
low service quality, lack of enforcement, low salability of buses and various
other issues. To overcome these problems, KMTC has developed detailed
specifications of CNG Buses, which have been notified by the Government.
All CNG Buses to be introduced under this scheme would have to conform to
these specifications. Detailed specifications are annexed with this
document.

To ensure supply of standardized buses, KMTC has invited Expressions of
Interest (EOIs) from CNG Bus manufacturers and suppliers. The competent
authority will pre-qualify the CNG Bus Manufacturers/Suppliers based on
various criteria including conformation to Bus Specifications, price,
performance, after sale service and indigenization programme. Bus
operators would be required to procure CNG Buses from pre-qualified
manufacturers/suppliers only.

6.3. CNG Filling Stations

CNG Buses require high pressure fast filling CNG Stations, which need high
pressure CNG from Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC). Existing SSGC pipeline
infrastructure and CNG Stations cannot meet this requirement. KMTC, in
coordination with SSGC, has identified various locations, wherein SSGC
would provide high pressure CNG for establishment of high pressure fast
filling CNG Stations. CDGK is already in the process of tendering the CNG
Filling Stations. Prospective Bus Operators / Investors may also participate
in separate scheme advertised by CDGK for establishment and operation of
CNG Stations.

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6.4. Depots

Currently, most of the buses in Karachi are parked on the streets and filling
stations during the night. This not only creates congestion/bottlenecks on
the streets but is also not safe for the buses. To overcome this issue KMTC
has identified various depots which may be made available to the CNG Bus
operators to ensure safety and security of the Buses besides other facilities
as termination stations.

6.5. Bus Stops
New modern Bus Stops are being developed in Karachi by CDGK under a
Public-Private Partnership program.

6.6. Fare

Fare is one of the most important considerations in public transport for all
the stakeholders i.e. Investors, Government and Users. Fare should be:

 Adequate to cover operating costs;
 Provide reasonable return to the investors;
 Affordable to users; and
 Competitive to other modes of public transport

Base year Fare would be determined through the competitive process.
However, in the context of rising fuel prices, Fare would need to be
adjusted on periodic basis.

6.7. Existing Fuel Prices

Fuel Price

Petrol per Liter Rs. 86.48
CNG per Kg* Rs. 54.00
Diesel per Liter Rs. 93.00

* The above quoted CNG price is based on average of filling stations for cars in Karachi.
Under the CNG Rules 1992, the CNG price completely deregulated. However in view of
recent cartelization by CNG sellers, the Federal Govt. has decided to regulate the CNG
price through Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). It is assumed that the price
determination by OGRA coupled by economy of scale of mega CNG stations for buses, the
CNG price for the bus operators may in fact be much lower.

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6.8. Allocation of Routes

CDGK had already identified 40 Green Routes (list attached with this
document). With the financial support of IPDF, GOP, confirmatory Green
Routes Study is in the process to firm the financial feasibility of each route.
The findings of the route confirmatory study will include:

1) Average Speed
2) Capacity (Sitting, Standing & Total)
3) Peak / Off Peak Timings
4) Average Headway (Peak / Off Peak)
5) Route Length (Single Way / Round Trip)
6) Round Trip Time (On Route)
7) Number of Bus Stops
8) Average Time per Bus Stop
9) Total Time for Stops
10) Checking Time after each trip
11) Round Trip Time (On Route + Time on Terminal)
12) Total Trips (During Peak & Off Peak)
13) Average Distance Travelled by each passenger
14) Avg. Passenger Ratio to Capacity (Seat Replenishment)
15) Peak Vs Off Peak Passenger Ratio
16) Terminal Information like location, size ownership, total
area (measured from handheld GPS)
17) Average Occupancy
18) Minimum Number of Buses Required
19) Solution to deal with congestion along Green Routes

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7. FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE PROJECT

The Government realizes the importance of providing efficient, affordable
and environment friendly Public Transport System and it also realizes that
the cost structure of such a system would be higher as compared to existing
old fleet of diesel buses. The Government has therefore provided several
tax incentives for CNG buses as noted below:

7.1. Upfront grant / Interest Subsidy

After extensive consultation, the Government of Pakistan has decided to
provide upfront grant of Rs. 300,000/= per bus / interest subsidy to reduce
the cost of financing of CNG Buses. According to the approved scheme, if
the operators obtain loan/leasing from banks/financial institutions for
procurement of CNG Buses, the Federal Government will share part of the
interest cost with the Investor/Operator.

The Government will pay interest directly to the banks/financial institutions
on the following terms:

 Upfront Grant Rs.300,000/= per bus
 Cost of CNG Bus capped at Rs.3.6 million each (Provisional)
 Debt Equity Ratio capped at 80:20
 Term of Loan capped at 5 years
 Interest rate capped at 10%

The Investor/Operator would be allowed to have different financing terms &
conditions with the banks/financial institutions; however the Government’s
support is limited to the above terms. The Government has approved Rs.2.5
billion for the scheme over a period of five years.

7.2. Import Duty Exemption on CBU

The Government of Pakistan has been pleased to provide import duty
exemption on CBU, which is currently at 15% of import value.

7.3. Motor Vehicle Registration Tax and Motor Vehicle Tax

The Government of Sindh is actively considering giving exemption from
motor vehicle registration tax and motor vehicle tax to the project.

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Disclaimer

Karachi Mass Transit Cell, City District Government Karachi has prepared this
Preliminary Information Memorandum (PIM) based on data and assumptions
provided in various studies relating to Public Transport in Karachi. This PIM does
not purport to contain all the information related to the Project. While all efforts
have been made to incorporate all information relevant to the proposed
transaction, the KMTC does not make any representations or warranties, express or
implied as to the adequacy, accuracy, completeness or reasonability of the
information contained in this PIM. No decision should be based solely on the basis
of the information provided by this PIM. KMTC has no liability for any statements,
opinions, information provided by this PIM. Furthermore, KMTC shall have no
liability for any statements, opinions, information or matters (expressed or
implied) arising out of, contained in or derived from, or for any omission from, this
PIM or in any other written or oral communication transmitted to third parties in
relation to this transaction.

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CNG Bus Specification

Specification Method Of Verification

1. Vehicle Dimensions, Capacity & Seat Layout Dimension 10.0-10.5 metres Dimension 11.0-12.2 metres

1.1. Bus Capacity 70 passenger 100 passengers Calculation provided by manufucturer.

1.2. Seat- to-standing passenger ratio: 25/45 40/60 Inspection

1.3 Vehicle width Maximum 2.5 metres (excluding side mirrors) Inspection

1.4 Inside free standing height Minimum 2.2 m /Maximum 2.4 m Measurement

Calculated on the basis of 6 persons/m2, (65kg per person) OR
1.5 Total passenger carrying capacity: Measurement
5 passengers per sq. meter and avg weight to be 160 Lbs).

1.6 Floor height Not exceeding 1100 mm Calculation provided by manufacturer.

1.7 Height of steps: First step: Not exceeding 400mm Measurement

Second and last step Not exceeding 250mm Measurement

2. Gross Vehicle Mass & Weight Distribution

2.1 Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) Minimum: GVM 13,000kg Minimum: GVM 15,000kg Manufacturers specification

2.2 Axle weight 11.0-12.2 metres F/R Minimum : 5,000kg / 8,000kg Minimum:6,000kg / 10,000kg Manufacturers specification

2.3 Rear axle Overhang Shall not exceed 60% of the wheelbase Manufacturers specification

3. Engine and Fuel Propulsion

3.1 Engine placement The vehicle shall have a rear / front mounted engine. Inspection

3.2 Fuel type The engine shall be powered by compressed natural gas Manufacturers specification

3.3 Emission standard The engine exhaust shall be fitted with a oxidation catalyst Manufacturers specification

3.4 Engine Power The engine shall have a minimum power of 170hp Manufacturers specification

The CNG gas shall be stored in high pressure cylinders stored under
3.5 Fuel storage Manufacturers specification
floor at maximum 200 bar.

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Specification Method Of Verification

The engine shall be certified for full use CNG (dual fuel not permitted)
3.6 CNG certification Design and fitment of the CNG equipment shall be authorized by a Measurement
qualified authority/engineer.

3.7 Fuel Capacity and Service Period between fuelling The on- bus fuel storage shall have sufficient capacity to perform 300
Manufacturers specification
events km of daily use without refueling

The bus shall be fitted with a fast fill capability to allow filling from empty
3.8 Refueling to full in a maximum of 6 minutes subject to filling facility available in the Inspection approval
city

4. Transmission Both manual or automatic transmission options are permissible Inspection approval

5. Brakes

The bus shall be fitted with a full air brake system with 3 separate brake
circuits; a dual circuit service brake system separated by front and rear.
5.1 System Inspection
However, it is open to accommodate braking system 1) Air 2) Hydraulic
or 3) Air over Hydraulic

5.2 Safety The bus shall be fitted with an audible low air alarm Inspection

6. Gradeability The vehicle should have a minimum gradeability of 20% Manufucturers specification

7. Steering Power steering shall be fitted as standard. Inspection

Fitted with air suspension on the front and rear axles.However,
8. Suspension considering the local conditions, leaf spring, shock absorber type, Inspection
suspension system may also be accepted.

9. Body Structure

The manufacturer must specify measures used to prevent rust of the
9.1 Rust proofing body frame (materials primers, anti corrosion treatments) suitable for 15 Evidence provided by manufacturer
year life

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The body shall be fitted with heat and noise insulation so that interior
9.2 Inspection Test result provided by manufacturer
noise levels shall not exceed 90 Db during any part of the duty cycle

Access doors through the floor to the engine transmission area shall be
9.3 Engine access hatches Inspection
lockable with latches to prevent lifting during motion

10. Internal Trim

Inside lining of the vehicle shall be an easy to clean laminate material of a
10.1 Walls & Ceiling materials Inspection
light colour.

Floor must be lined with a durable material with anti slip properties.
10.2 Floor material Inspection
Proper and safe trimming must be used at the edge of steps.

11. Windows and Ventilation

Front wind screen shall consist of one piece or two piece wind shields /
11.1 Front windscreen Inspection
laminated glass. No tinting is permitted on the wind screen.

11.2 Drivers window Driver shall have a sliding opening window. Inspection

Side windows shall made of toughened glass and shall allow opening
11.3 Side windows Inspection
(slide or inward flap)

Roof ventilation hatches shall be fitted (minimum two hatches) manually
11.4 Roof ventilation Inspection
operated

11.5 Under dashboard ventilation On the driver's side Inspection

12. Passenger doors

Buses shall have two doors for boarding and alighting passengers on the
left hand side. One centre entry/exit door with a minimum free width of
12.1 Door dimensions Inspection / Measurement
1100mm forward of the rear axle, and a front exit door with a minimum
free width of 700mm forward of the front axle.

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12.2 Door control Doors shall be pneumatically controlled Inspection

It is mandatory that buses shall have an interlock system with the vehicle
12.3 Door safety interlock brakes to avoid moving the bus from stop position with passenger doors Inspection / Test
open.

12.4 Door open warning indicator Door Open' warning light on dashboard for driver in Red light. Inspection / Test

12.5 Door glass Each passenger door must have glass panels fitted. Inspection

13. Emergency Exits

The bus must be fitted with a manually controlled outward opening
emergency door on the right hand side in the rear half of the bus,
13.1 Emergency door provision Inspection
able to be opened from the inside and the outside. It must be free of
obstruction and be clearly marked as an emergency exit.

Emergency door shall have a free width of 650mm and a free height of
13.2 Emergency door dimension Inspection/measure
1800mm.

The emergency door shall have a safety catch and an audible alarm bell
13.3 Safety Inspection / test
on opening

14. Passenger seating

All seats shall be forward facing with the exception of the seats over the
14.1. Seat Layout : wheel arches which are permitted to be inward facing. No seat shall face Inspection
towards the rear.

Fiberglass/plastic molded seats with grab handles aisle side of seat
14.2 Material Inspection
back

14.3 Design Seats shall be of individual design with closed in back. Inspection

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Specification Method Of Verification

Seats shall be mounted directly to the floor and be without sharp edges
14.4 Seat mounting Inspection
rivets or screws.

A sliding partition shall enable the ladies seating area to be reduced to 4
seats (front row) and be increased to the number of seats available when
the partition reaches the forward edge of the centre door. The partition
14.5 Movable ladies section partition shall be transparent and made of polycarbonate material and shall not Inspection
protrude below the top edge of the seat back. It is permitted to lock down
the bottom edge of the partition to the top of the seat back. It
is permitted to use the stainless steel hand rail to track the partition.

Minimum distance between seats shall be such that the minimum
14.6 Seat spacing distance from the front of the seat back and the back of the seat in Inspect/measure
front shall not be less than 650 mm.

15. Driver's Equipment:

15.1 Driver seating 3-way adjustable foam cushioned seat Inspection/ test

15.2 Safety Partition Partition behind driver (glass or polycarbonate on top half) Inspection

15.3 Sunshield Drivers position shall have a retractable sun shield on the front window. Inspection

15.4 Fire extinguisher Fire extinguisher 5 kg. Fitted at driver's compartment Inspection

15.5 Rear-view mirror Able to see rear 2/3 of bus Inspection

15.6 Dash board and instrumentation With instrumentation lighting Inspection

15.7 Electric Horn No air horns permitted

15.8 First aid kit Fitted Inspection

15.9 Lockable box for documents Fitted Inspection

15.10 Body identification plates Body identifcation plate in drivers area / Chassis plate on chassis Inspection

16. Passenger equipment
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Specification Method Of Verification

The passenger area shall be equipped with stainless steel handrails and
16.1 Handrails and handgrips flexible handgrips to ensure all passengers have access to a stable Inspection
hand hold along the lengthy of the aisle.

Passenger ‘request to stop’ bells. Three passenger push buttons shall be
16.2 Stop Request Alarm Inspection
fitted at equal spaces along the aisle of the bus and be clearly marked.

17. Interior lighting

a) Fluorescent tube lighting (equal spaced) over the full length of the
17.1 Minimum requirements: Inspection
vehicle from behind the driver area to within one metre of the rear seat.

b) Lighting in the step wells active upon door opening Inspection

c) Fluorescent light above driver on separate switch to main lighting Inspection

18. Destination Display:

a) One at front above windscreen, approx, height 300mm with 200mm
18.1 Placement and dimension Inspection
high letters

b) One at left hand side 200mm high letters Inspection

18.2 Operation and lighting Both destination boxes to be manually operated with fluorescent lighting Inspection

18.3 Lettering Letters should be white on a black background Inspection

18.4 Language Route information should be written in English and Urdu Inspection

19. Exterior Lighting

19.1 Head lamps : 2 at front, minimum Inspection

19.2 Stop lamps : 2 at rear, minimum Inspection

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19.3 Tail lamps : 2 at rear, minimum Inspection

19.4 Reverse lights : 2 at rear, minimum with audible alarm Inspection

19.5 Direction Indicator lights : At front, rear, sides and roof corners Inspection

19.6 Reflectors : Reflectors : 2 red at rear and 2 amber at front Inspection

19.7 License lamp License lamp on rear Inspection

19.8 Hazard lights Use flashing indicators lights all sides Inspection

20. Outside Accessories shall include:

20.1 Towing eye at front and rear Fitted Inspection

20.2 Battery compartment with moveable battery tray Fitted with slide out or swing out mechanism Inspection

20.3 Wind shield wipers with washer Fitted Inspection

20.4 Two rear-view mirrors and one under view (front) Fitted Inspection

20.5 Steel /FRP bumpers at front & rear Fitted Inspection

20.6 Handles for windscreen cleaning Fitted Inspection
City District Government, Karachi (CDGK)
Request for Submission of
Statements of Qualification (SOQ)
from Bus Suppliers/Manufacturers (OEMs)
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto CNG Bus Project; Sponsored by
Government of Pakistan & Government of Sindh Under
Public-Private Partnership Arrangement

Under Public-Private Partnership Arrangement

Government of Pakistan and Government of Sindh through City District
Government Karachi (CDGK) is launching Shaheed Benazir Bhutto CNG Bus
Project that aims at introducing Environment Friendly Public Transport System on
Public-Private Partnership basis in Karachi. It is envisaged that over the next five years,
4,000 dedicated CNG buses would be inducted in Karachi. The buses would have to comply
with specifications of CNG buses notified by the Government of Pakistan (GoP).

CDGK and Government of Sindh would provide enabling environment to the private sector.
Additionally, the GoP will provide upfront grant / subsidy on mark up to facilitate the operators on
loan/leasing of buses from Banks/Financial institutions. It is envisaged that another 4,000 buses would
be introduced in nine major cities of Pakistan.

Statements of Qualification (SOQs) are hereby invited from reputable national/international Suppliers
and Manufacturers (OEMs) of Dedicated CNG Buses. Interested parties should visit CDGK’s official
website www.karachicity.gov.pk or Government of Sindh website www.sindh.gov.pk or Infrastructure
Project Development Facility (IPDF), Ministry of Finance, GoP website www.ipdf.gov.pk or the
Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan (HDIP) website www.hdip.com.pk to access Request
for Statements of Qualification (RSOQ) document or obtain it from the address given below.

Interested parties should submit SOQ accompanied with a Bank Draft in favor of “Karachi
Mass Transit Cell, CDGK” amounting to Rs.100,000/- (non-refundable processing fee) by
June 30th 2011. The already pre-qualified parties / firms are required to submit SOQ only
withoutBank Draft.

Further queries and clarifications can also be sought from:
Director General
Karachi Mass Transit Cell, City District Government Karachi /
Project Secretariat, 6th Floor, East Annexe, Civic Centre, Gulshan-e-Iqbal,
Karachi
Tel: +92-21-9923 0665, Fax: +92-21-9923 1153
Email: kmtc_cdgk@yahoo.com