Kharka Forest Block Reforestation and Extended Maintenance Program, Kaithal

Work Description - New Plantation And Its Maintenance In Kharka Forest Block Saraswati Range Under Kaithal Forest Division Kaithal

The Divisional Forest Office Kaithal, operating under the Haryana Government, invites eligible bidders for an Open Tender (Reference No. Tender No 02/KTL/2026-27) for the "New Plantation and Its Maintenance in Kharka Forest Block Saraswati Range under Kaithal Forest Division Kaithal". This significant works project, categorized under Agricultural/Forestry, is located in the Kharka Forest Block, Kaithal, and aims to enhance the region's green cover and ensure its sustained upkeep. The estimated Tender Value for this contract is ₹1,42,29,428.00 (approximately ₹1.42 Crores). Bidders are required to submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹2,84,589.00, which is 2.0% of the estimated value, although exemption from EMD submission is permitted under applicable rules. A non-refundable Tender Fee of ₹16,000.00 (inclusive of a ₹1,000.00 processing fee) is also required, with provisions for exemption as per government norms. All payments for fees and EMD must be made online. The e-Publication Date for this tender is 21-Jul-2026 at 09:00 AM. Prospective bidders can download tender documents and submit their bids starting from 21-Jul-2026 at 09:00 AM. The deadline for document download and bid submission is 29-Jul-2026 at 05:00 PM. The technical bids will be opened on 30-Jul-2026 at 10:00 AM at the Divisional Forest Office Kaithal. Bids will remain valid for a period of 999 days from the bid opening date. The contract involves a comprehensive period of work spanning 1708 days (approximately 4.67 years) for both new plantation activities and their subsequent maintenance. Bidders must submit their proposals in two covers: Cover 1 (Fee/Pre-Qualification/Technical) which includes the DNIT document, and Cover 2 (Finance) containing the Bill of Quantities (BOQ). Interested parties are strongly advised to refer to the official tender documents, including Tendernotice_1.pdf and BOQ_614772.xls, available for download, for complete details, specifications, and terms and conditions.