Tender for handling and transportation of custom milled rice (CMR) from source districts to recipient districts in Odisha via rail rake. Bidders must submit tenders online by August 24, 2026, 9:00 AM. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 10, 2026, 3:30 PM. Key requirements include financial capability, experience in handling/transportation of food grains, and a minimum of 5 heavy vehicles with GPS tracking. The contract period is until March 31, 2028, with potential extensions. Penalties for delay and loss will apply. Security deposit is required.
The last date and time for online submission of completed tender documents is August 24, 2026, up to 9:00 AM.
Payment will be made by OSCSc on submission of bills, in triplicate, duly supported by consignee receipts or work certificates. Bills should be submitted within two months from the contract expiry. The payment shall normally be made by the corporation within 30 days of submission of complete set of bills.
Tenders will be assessed on the basis of least cost based selection (LCBS). The financial bids submitted online as per the prescribed format by the technically qualified bidders will be opened and the L1 bidder will be the preferred bidder.
Bidders must have a financial capability certificate of at least Rs. 50 lakhs, experience in rake handling or transportation with an average annual turnover of Rs. 1 crore in the preceding three financial years, and a minimum of 5 heavy vehicles with GPS tracking.
Liquidated damages may be levied for delay at Rs. 100 per day per quintal, not exceeding 50% of the contract value. For transit shortage beyond 0. 17%, the contractor is liable to pay twice the average acquisition cost.
Tenders may be rejected if not accompanied by all required documents, if false information is provided, or if the bidder has been blacklisted. If any of the information furnished by the bidder is found to be false fabricatedbogusinvalid, tender inviting authority shall have the right to disqualify himher without giving any notice or reason.