Geotechnical Soil Investigation for Thrissur District Fire Office and Training Centre Construction

The Public Works Department (PWD), Government of Kerala, invites bids for a comprehensive soil investigation project located at the Fire Station compound in Thrissur. This open tender, reference number PWD/DE/TR/16125/2026_3_1_1/1, is for the general soil investigation work essential for the construction of a new building for the District Fire Office and District Training Centre. The scope of work includes mobilization, conducting three boreholes to a depth of 30 meters each across all soil classes, and executing rock cutting for two boreholes (2m soft rock, 1m hard rock) and one borehole (3m hard rock). The project also requires standard penetration tests (SPT), laboratory testing, compilation of all test reports, and the provision of detailed recommendations for foundation design. The estimated tender value is ₹1,73,425, with an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹4,336. Bidders are required to pay a tender fee of ₹850. The tender documents are available for download from October 7, 2026, 5:00 PM, and the submission deadline is October 19, 2026, 11:00 AM. The bid opening will take place on October 22, 2026, at 11:30 AM at the office of the Executive Engineer, RIQCL, EKM. This is a two-cover tender, with Cover 1 for Fee/PreQual/Technical and Cover 2 for Finance. Potential bidders must ensure they meet the specified qualification criteria, including a minimum of 3 years of experience in soil investigation works within Kerala and possess qualification and experience certificates for their appointed Geotechnologist. The period of work is stipulated at 60 days, with a bid validity of 60 days.