Tender for new plantation and maintenance of forestry operations in Naraingarh range, Ambala Forest Division, Haryana. Bids are invited online under a two-bid system. Bidders must quote contractor's profit/service charge as a percentage of the Schedule of Rates (SOR). Minimum experience of three years in forestry activity is required. The tender period for plantation works is 5 years. The estimated total value is INR 16,515,410. 54. The last date for submission of bids is July 24, 2026, 11:00 AM, and technical bids will be opened on July 24, 2026, at 11:30 AM. A site visit is advised before submitting the tender. EMD is 2% of the estimated cost.
The tender document does not specify a fixed delivery deadline for the completed work, but the contract period for plantation works is 5 years, and for maintenance, it's according to the balance period. Work orders will be issued from time to time.
Bills will be submitted monthly, verified by forest officials, and payment will be released by the 15th of every month. The department will pay a corresponding premium on the SOR when minimum wage rates increase. ESI and EPF reimbursement will be made.
The minimum survival criteria for plantations is 90%. If the survival rate is less than 90%, the department will recover twice the amount of expenditure incurred on saplings.
The lowest tender will ordinarily be accepted, but the authority reserves the right to accept or reject any tender. Technical bids will be evaluated first, and then financial bids of technically qualified bidders will be opened.
Bidders should have thorough knowledge of forestry operations and at least three years of experience in forestry activity. They must also be registered contractors of the Haryana Forest Department.
If the contractor defaults or withdraws from the work order before completion, no payment will be made, and the EMD will be forfeited. Any complaint of less wage payment or delay in payment may lead to penalties, including forfeiture of the security amount.
Tenderers are advised to visit the area of work to study all field conditions and nature of work before submitting the tender. Before submitting the tender, the tenderer is advised to visit the area of work to study all the field conditions and nature of work and quote his rate accordingly.
The document does not mention any requirement for sample submission.
The document does not specify a deadline for challenging the tender or its conditions.
Tenders submitted by ineligible tenderers, conditional telephonic bids, or bids not satisfying qualification criteria are liable to be rejected summarily. Subletting works is not allowed and can lead to disqualification.
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