Tender for new plantation and maintenance of forestry operations in Naraingarh block, Ambala Forest Division. Bidders must submit offers as a percentage of the Schedule of Rates (SOR). Bidders need at least three years of experience in forestry. Bids are submitted online in two parts: technical and financial. The tender period for new plantations is 5 years. The estimated total value is INR 43,761,667. 257. The last date for bid submission is July 24, 2026, with technical bid opening on the same day. The website for submission is www. ***. *. *
The tender document does not specify a single delivery deadline for all works. The work is for new plantations and maintenance over a period of 5 years for new plantations, and for the balance period of maintenance for existing plantations. Specific work orders will be issued by the Range Forest Officer.
The department will pay the corresponding premium on the SOR rate when the minimum wage rate increases. ESI and EPF actually paid by the contractor will be reimbursed. Bills are to be submitted monthly, verified by forest officials, and payment is to be released by the 15th of every month.
The minimum survival criteria for plantations will be 90%. If the survival rate is less than 90%, the department shall recover twice the amount of expenditure incurred on creation and maintenance of saplings.
The lowest tender will ordinarily be accepted, but the authority reserves the right to accept or reject any tender. The qualification for the technical bid is based on the online receipt of all required documents. Financial bids of only 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 survival rate of plantations is less than 90%, the department shall recover twice the amount of expenditure incurred on creation and maintenance of saplings. Any report of deviation or violation may lead to termination of contract. If the contractor defaults or withdraws, earnest money deposit shall be forfeited.
Tenderers are advised to visit the area of work to study all field conditions and nature of work before submitting the tender. The concerned range office may be contacted for any assistance in site inspection/field visits.
The document does not mention the submission of samples. However, it states that saplings/plants/seeds and any other planting material shall be provided by the Forest Department.
The document does not explicitly state a deadline for challenging the tender or its conditions. However, it mentions that any dispute or difference arising out of this contract will be resolved through joint discussion.
Tenders submitted by ineligible tenderers will be summarily rejected. Conditional telephonic bids will not be accepted. Bids not accompanied by documentary proof or which do not meet eligibility criteria will not be considered. Canvassing or negotiation would render the tender liable for exclusion.
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