Construction of 1.40 Km Elephant Proof Trench from Verukuzhy to Njanduthode

The Forest Department, through the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Punalur, is inviting sealed bids for an open tender (Tender Reference Number: 70/2026-27) for the construction of a 1.40 km Elephant Proof Trench. This vital infrastructure project aims to mitigate human-elephant conflict by constructing the trench from Verukuzhy to Njanduthode within the Punnala Forest Station, under the Pathanapuram Range, during the 2026-27 fiscal year. The estimated cost for this work is ₹9,91,459. Bidders are required to submit their bids electronically, with the submission period commencing on October 5, 2026, at 06:00 PM and closing on October 14, 2026, at 05:00 PM. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required is ₹24,786, with EMD exemption through BG/ST being permissible. The tender fee is ₹2,485 (including 18% GST), comprising a ₹2,190 tender fee and a ₹295 processing fee. The form of contract is item rate, and the period of work is stipulated as 60 days, with a bid validity of 90 days. Bids will be opened on October 16, 2026, at 11:30 AM at the O/o DFO, Punalur. Interested bidders must download tender documents between October 5, 2026, 06:00 PM and October 14, 2026, 05:00 PM. The tender falls under the "Works" category, specifically "Civil Works - Others," and is open to Class D contractors. All bidding will be conducted online, and payment of fees and EMD must be made through SBI MOPS.