Forest Clearance and Land Diversion Consultancy for Odisha's Upper Vansadhara Irrigation Project

Work Description - Forest Di Proposal And Obtaining Stage-i And Stage-ii Clearance From Moef And Cc, Goi For Forest Land Proposed For Diverson For Upper Vansadhara Irrigation Project In Rayagada District Of Odisha.

The Additional Chief Engineer, Southern Investigation Circle, Berhampur, under the aegis of CE Survey and Investigation Odisha, invites sealed National Competitive Bids from eligible and experienced consultancy firms for a critical service assignment. This tender pertains to the "Forest Diversion Proposal and Obtaining Stage-I and Stage-II clearance from MoEF and CC, GoI for forest land proposed for Diversion for Upper Vansadhara Irrigation Project in Rayagada District of Odisha." The project, vital for the Upper Vansadhara Irrigation initiative, is located in Block - Bissamcuttack and has an estimated value of ₹ 2,18,54,500, with a work period spanning 608 days under a Percentage Form of Contract. This esteemed consultancy engagement, categorized as Services with a focus on specialized Consultancy Services, necessitates a two-cover bidding system. Prospective bidders are required to submit their technical proposals, including valid ORSAC Empanelment under the DGPS survey category, PAN, GSTIN, and documented evidence of prior experience through work orders/agreements along with Stage-I and II Forest clearance certificates, as part of the technical cover. The financial proposals, comprising the Bill of Quantity, will form the second cover. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹ 2,18,545 is required, though EMD exemption is allowed for eligible entities, alongside a non-refundable Tender Fee of ₹ 10,000. Key dates for this tender process are as follows: the tender was e-Published on 30-Jun-2026 at 11:30 AM. Document download and bid submission commenced concurrently on 30-Jun-2026 at 11:30 AM, with both closing on 15-Jul-2026 at 05:00 PM. The technical bids are scheduled to be opened on 17-Jul-2026 at 11:00 AM at the Office of the ACE, Southern Investigation Circle, Berhampur. Interested and qualified bidders are strongly encouraged to download the complete tender documents against e-Procurement Notice No. ACESICB- 01 /2026-27 for comprehensive details and to ensure full compliance with all stipulated terms and conditions.