Mumbai's disaster management video wall project faces delay over bid rejection
The commissioning of a video wall for Mumbai’s disaster management control rooms has been delayed. The project, part of the Mumbai City Surveillance Project, was set to cost Rs 7.51 crore. It aimed to improve live monitoring of CCTV feeds, flooding spots, and rescue operations before the monsoon. The Standing Committee rejected the proposal after selecting M/s Star Electric as the lowest bidder. The firm had submitted a bid 22.5% below the estimated cost but was blacklisted. Committee Chairman Prabhakar Shinde confirmed the delay and asked the administration to revise the proposal within a month.
The video wall would display footage from over 5,500 cameras in the first phase and 4,200 in the second. It would also integrate GIS-based control systems and weather department updates. The administration had planned to complete the installation before the rainy season. The project remains on hold after the rejection of the blacklisted contractor. A new proposal must now be submitted for approval. The delay affects the planned expansion of surveillance and disaster response capabilities.
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