Tender Summary

1. The ICAR – Indian Institute of Soil & Water Conservation (IISWC), Dehradun (Uttarakhand) has invited limited tenders for establishing a rate contract for painting and whitewashing works across its residential, office, and institutional facilities for the financial year 2026–27.
2. The contract covers maintenance and finishing work in residential quarters (Blocks A–F), office areas, training hostels, and guest houses. The work will be executed on a requirement basis, ensuring flexibility without guaranteeing minimum work quantity.
3. Scope of Work
4. The selected contractor will undertake:
5. Interior & exterior painting and whitewashing works
6. Surface preparation including scraping, sanding, and cleaning
7. Application of acrylic distemper, synthetic enamel paints, and lime wash
8. Putty work and minor repairs for surface finishing
9. Removal of old paint layers and preparation of smooth surfaces
10. Ensuring uniform shade, proper finish, and compliance with CPWD standards

1. Registered contractor/firm with valid business credentials
2. Must comply with GST, PAN, and statutory registrations
3. Should have relevant experience in painting/whitewashing works

1. Experience in similar works (government/institutional preferred)
2. Capability to handle surface preparation, repair, and finishing works
3. Adequate manpower and tools

1. Tender Fee: Not specified in document
2. EMD: Not clearly mentioned
3. Performance Security: ₹10,000 (Refundable after contract completion)

1. Bids to be submitted in prescribed format with all required documents
2. Separate sheet required for bidder details
3. Rates must include all taxes (GST, etc.)
4. No escalation in quoted rates during contract period
5. Work execution strictly as per instructions of the Work Section
6. Contractor must not subcontract work without approval
7. Compliance with labour laws and safety regulations mandatory

1. Firm/Company Registration Certificate
2. PAN Card Copy
3. GST Registration Certificate
4. Experience Certificate (similar works)
5. MSME Certificate (if applicable)
6. Bank Account Details
7. Authorized Signatory Details
8. Filled Tender Form (as per Page 4 format)
9. Performance Security Declaration

1. Contract valid for FY 2026–27 (extendable by 1 year)
2. Work assigned as per requirement (no minimum guarantee)
3. Payment based on actual measured work
4. 3-month defect liability period
5. Penalty: 1% per month (max 10%) for delays
6. Contractor responsible for material quality and site safety
7. Department reserves right to accept/reject bids without reason

This tender presents an opportunity for small to mid-scale contractors specializing in civil maintenance and painting works to engage with a prestigious government institution like ICAR. With a rate contract model, contractors can benefit from recurring work throughout the financial year.