Sabarimala Traditional Trek Path Maintenance: Koyikkakavu to Kalaketty

This tender is for the critical maintenance of the Sabarimala traditional trek path, specifically from Koyikkakavu to Kalaketty, within the Plachery Forest Station in Erumely Range, for the period of 2026-27. The work falls under the "Works" category and is being procured by the State Government's Forest Department, with the Divisional Forest Office Kottayam acting as the tender inviting authority. This is an open tender process, requiring a single cover submission, and is not eligible for multi-currency bids for fees or Bills of Quantities. Bidders must be Class C registered contractors. The earnest money deposit (EMD) required is ₹16,625, and while an EMD amount is fixed, EMD through BG/ST or exemption is permitted. The tender fee is ₹1,330, with an additional ₹295 (inclusive of 18% GST) for processing, totaling ₹1,625. Essential documents to be submitted include the Bill of Quantities (BoQ) in .xls format, alongside the Tender Notice, Form of Tender, Affidavit, E-payment form, and Preliminary Agreement, all in .pdf format. The critical dates for this tender are: document download and bid submission commencement on October 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM, with bid submission closing on October 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The bid opening will take place on November 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the Divisional Forest Office Kottayam. The bid validity period is 30 days.