Manipur PWD Schedule of Rates
About Public Works Department, Manipur
Manipur is one of the smaller NE states with complex terrain — the central Imphal Valley plain surrounded by hill districts (Senapati, Ukhrul, Tamenglong, Churachandpur, Bishnupur, Thoubal) at varying altitudes. PWD scope covers state highways, district roads, government buildings, and rural connectivity. Manipur PWD has historically not maintained a standalone SOR booklet because tender volumes don't justify the publication overhead; instead, the dept references Assam PWD SOR with state-specific premium clauses in each tender. Engineers preparing Manipur PWD bids extract the rate basis from Assam PWD's current SOR and apply the tender-specified premium. NHIDCL handles strategic NH works; BRO handles border-area roads.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why doesn't Manipur PWD publish its own SOR?
Tender volume doesn't justify maintaining a separate SOR document. Manipur PWD adopts Assam PWD SOR with state-specific premium per tender — a common pattern among smaller NE states.
What's the typical Manipur premium?
15-30% above Assam baseline depending on project location. Imphal Valley plain projects use lower premium (~15%); hill-district projects (Senapati, Ukhrul, Tamenglong) get higher premium reflecting terrain + logistics + restricted-area overheads.
Are NHIDCL Manipur projects on this framework?
No. NHIDCL handles strategic NH works (NH-2 Imphal-Kohima, NH-37 Imphal-Moreh) using MoRTH SDB Vol II + NHIDCL-specific tender packages. State-funded works use this PWD framework.
What does the agent suggest for finding current rates?
Reference Assam PWD's current SOR (already on InfraLens) plus the tender-specific premium in each Manipur PWD NIT. Engineers preparing Manipur bids extract the rate basis this way.