Second Jharkhand State Road Project

It might be better for performance-based maintenance (PBM) contracts to be integrated into the civil works contracts to expedite its adoption in future projects. Procurement of a separate contract, particularly a PBM contract, for post-construction maintenance after completion of the civil works contracts is a major concern for any government agency as it involves various channels and processes for seeking internal government approvals. Accordingly, it would be prudent for PBM contracts to be integrated into the civil works contracts of future projects to facilitate better maintenance and sustainability of the newly created road assets.