Independent Verification Services for Assam Road Project Zone-4 Results Verification

Work Description - Engagement Of The Independent Verification Agent For Providing Services For Results Verification Of The Proposed World Bank Financing Arrbp For Zone-4

The Public Works Roads Department, under the Externally Aided Project, is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the vital role of an Independent Verification Agent (IVA). This tender, designated Tender ID 2026_PWRDW_53161_3 and referenced as ecf No.816486/01, is an open tender for consultancy services related to the proposed World Bank financing of the Assam Road Rajya Path Parivahan Project (ARRBP) for Zone-4. The primary objective is to engage an expert agency to provide independent verification services for the project's results, ensuring accountability and effective implementation of World Bank-funded initiatives. The estimated tender value is ₹1,70,00,000, with a required Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹3,40,000. Bidders are required to submit their bids in two covers, with Cover 1 encompassing the Fee/PreQual/Technical documents and Cover 2 containing the Financial Bid. The tender documents are available for download from July 20, 2026, 06:55 PM, until August 20, 2026, 02:00 PM, with the bid submission deadline also set for August 20, 2026, at 02:00 PM. The bid opening will take place on August 20, 2026, at 02:30 PM. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 29, 2026, at 11:30 AM at the O/o Chief Engineer (EAP), PWRD, Fatasil Ambari, Guwahati-781025. The contract period is set at 1440 days, with a bid validity of 180 days. Potential bidders are strongly encouraged to carefully review all tender documents, including the REOI cum RFP (ARRBP_Zone4.pdf) and the NIT document (Tendernotice_1.pdf), to ensure full compliance with the requirements. This engagement represents a critical component in the successful delivery and oversight of the ARRBP project.