Archive · 21 Jul 2026
BMC to Empanel 29 Consultants for Infrastructure Projects
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in Mumbai plans to empanel 29 technical consultancy firms for five years to oversee major bridge, flyover, and tunnel projects.
This move comes after several infrastructure controversies, including issues with the Mrinaltai Gore Flyover, Vikhroli railway overbridge, and Gopal Krishna Gokhale Bridge.
The proposal includes stricter quality and accountability norms, with penalty clauses for consultants whose errors lead to excessive design changes or additional costs.
The consultancy fees are capped at Rs 3.5 crore for most projects, with separate fee schedules for technically complex structures.
The consultants will be responsible for preparing project designs, identifying engineering challenges, and recommending corrective measures to prevent design failures and delays.
BMC plans to empanel 29 technical consultancy firms for five years to oversee major infrastructure projects.
Stricter quality and accountability norms, including penalty clauses for excessive design changes or additional costs.
Consultancy fees capped at Rs 3.5 crore for most projects, with separate fee schedules for complex structures.
Consultants will prepare project designs, identify engineering challenges, and recommend corrective measures.
Move follows infrastructure controversies, including issues with the Mrinaltai Gore Flyover, Vikhroli railway overbridge, and Gopal Krishna Gokhale Bridge.
- Who
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
- What
- Empanelment of 29 technical consultancy firms for infrastructure projects
- When
- Proposal to be tabled on July 24, 2026
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To ensure stricter quality and accountability norms in infrastructure projects
Proponents of Stricter Norms
Critics of Penalty Clauses
Quality and Accountability
Proponents of Stricter Norms
Stricter norms and penalty clauses will ensure higher quality and accountability in infrastructure projects.
Critics of Penalty Clauses
Penalty clauses may discourage consultants from taking on projects, leading to a shortage of expertise.
Fee Caps
Proponents of Stricter Norms
Fee caps will prevent excessive costs and ensure fair pricing for consultancy services.
Critics of Penalty Clauses
Fee caps may limit the ability of consultants to invest in high-quality design and engineering.
- Number of Consultancy Firms Empanelled
- 29
- Duration of Empanelment
- 5 years
- Consultancy Fee Cap
- Rs 3.5 crore for most projects
- Penalty for Excessive Design Changes
- 10% of the consultancy fee
- Examples of Infrastructure Controversies
- Mrinaltai Gore Flyover, Vikhroli railway overbridge, Gopal Krishna Gokhale Bridge