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Indian Council Of Forestry Research And Education (icfre) invites bids for a short-term local bus hiring service in Aizawl, Mizoram 796001 covering AC Deluxe (ACX) and Non-Deluxe (NDX) variants for 28-30 seat configurations. The contract contemplates a flexible scope with a 25% increase/decrease option at the time of contract issue or during execution. The delivery/installation location is the IC FRE Bamboo and Rattan Centre, Old Zoo Site, Bethlehem Vengthlang, Aizawl. Bidder must demonstrate service presence in Mizoram with a dedicated support channel and sufficient manpower.
Brief differentiators include on-site service availability, a dedicated toll-free support line, and a requirement to maintain a subset of vehicles under bidder ownership. The procurement intends to secure a local fleet with capacity to deploy and manage services efficiently, ensuring timely pickup and drop, and adherence to the statutory terms for short-term transport services in a government context.
Bus hiring service with 28-30 seat capacity
Two categories: ACX (AC Deluxe) and NDX (Non Deluxe)
Minimum fleet ownership: bidder must own at least 10% of bid quantity vehicles
Minimum payroll requirement: 10% of manpower on bidder payroll for at least 1 year
Delivery/installation site: IC FRE Bamboo and Rattan Centre, Aizawl, Mizoram
Option to modify contract quantity/duration up to 25%
Consortium allowed with shared responsibility; equitable leadership
EMD amount not disclosed; bidders must provide bid security as per ATC
Delivery at IC FRE Bamboo and Rattan Centre, Aizawl
Consortium allowed; each member equally responsible
Not specified in data; ensure alignment with standard government service contracts and ATC guidance
Delivery/installation to be performed at IC FRE Bamboo and Rattan Centre, Old Zoo Site, Aizawl; schedule to be defined in contract
No LD details provided; bidders should verify LD terms in ATC or corrigendum
Not under liquidation or bankruptcy; legal clearances intact
Local service presence in Mizoram with dedicated support
Proof of 10% owned fleet and 10% payroll onboarding for at least 1 year
Quantity
1
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
15 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Tech Clarification Time
2 Days
EMD Required
No
MII Compliance
Yes
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
Yes
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Tender Category
Service
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
No
Item Category
Bus Hiring Service - Short Term - Local; 28-30; A.C. Deluxe (ACX), Non Deluxe (NDX); 100
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Aizawl
Delivery Pincodes
796007
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandeep Yadav | 796007,Head Forest Research Centre for Bamboo & Rattan Aizawl Bethlehem Vengthlang, Aizawl, Mizoram | Aizawl | Mizoram | 796007 | 1 | - | Number of Days during Contract Period for which service is required : 1 |
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GST registration certificate
Permanent Account Number (PAN) card
Experience certificates detailing prior local bus-hiring deployments
Financial statements demonstrating solvency
EMD/security deposit documentation
Technical bid/compliance certificates
OEM authorization (if applicable) and vehicle ownership proofs
Manpower payroll documentation for minimum 10% workforce
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To bid, submit the required documents (GST, PAN, experience proofs, financials, EMD, OEM authorizations) and comply with ATC terms. Ensure 10% owned fleet and 10% payroll for 1 year, plus local service office in Mizoram. Include consortium details if applicable and confirm 25% scope-change readiness.
Prepare GST certificate, PAN card, experience certificates, financial statements, EMD document, technical bid, OEM authorization, and proof of fleet ownership (≥10%), plus payroll proofs for 10% staff over 12 months. Upload escalation matrix and toll-free support details.
Buses must be 28-30 seat configurations with AC Deluxe (ACX) and Non Deluxe (NDX) variants. Ownership must include at least 10% of bid quantity in bidder’s name or proprietor/partner name, with service support aligned to Mizoram requirements.
Delivery targeting location is IC FRE Bamboo and Rattan Centre, Old Zoo Site, Aizawl. The contract allows a ±25% change in quantity/duration; precise start date will be defined in the contract and ATC once awarded.
Eligibility requires at least 10% of total manpower on bidder payroll for 1 year and bidder-owned vehicles totaling at least 10% of bid quantity. Documentary evidence must be provided during bid submission and verified by the buyer.
The buyer may increase or decrease contract quantity or duration up to 25% at contract issue; after issue, changes are capped at 25% with bidder consent for related scope adjustments.
Bidders must provide a dedicated toll-free service number and a defined escalation matrix. An in-state service office must be maintained, with local presence and timely response to service requests and breakdowns.
Consortia are allowed with a single leader; all members share equal responsibility for execution. An undertaking to this effect must be uploaded with the bid, along with joint liability for contract delivery.