Afforestation and Maintenance Works in Rawalpindi South Forest Division

The Deputy Conservator of Forest Rawalpindi South Forest Division is inviting bids for afforestation and related maintenance works in the Rawalpindi area. This tender covers a comprehensive range of forestry interventions aimed at enhancing forest cover and maintaining plantations for the current financial year. Items being procured: - Dry Afforestation (750 Acres) - Assisted Natural Regeneration (300 Acres) - Maintenance of Nurseries (2nd Year) (100,000 Acres) - Afforestation with Bigger Size Plants (350 Acres) - Maintenance of Dry Afforestation in State Forest (2nd Year) (1,000 Acres) - Maintenance of Assisted Natural Regeneration (2nd Year) (1,500 Acres) - Maintenance of Bigger Size Afforestation (2nd Year) (1,042 Acres) - Maintenance of Plantation in State Forest (3rd Year) (200 Acres) - Maintenance of Plantation along Potehar Triangle (10 Av Km) (10 Acres) - Maintenance of 23,000 Ornamental Plants - Construction / Maintenance of Boundary Fencing (RFT) Taht Pari (30,000) - Horticulture Works at Adiala Road Flyover (Complete in All Respect) (LS) - Construction & Maintenance of Different Civil Works (LS) - Enumeration of Trees along different road sides (LS) - Raising of Potted Plant Nursery (100,000) - Construction of Water Recharge Devices (15) - Construction of Spring Water Tanks (10) - Soil Conservation (200,000) - Construction of Water Harvesting Pits (10) The scope includes afforestation, natural regeneration, nursery maintenance, civil works, fencing, horticulture, and water conservation structures. The site is Rawalpindi South Forest Division, and the work involves large-scale plantation and maintenance activities. Contractors must be registered with Punjab PPRA and have relevant PEC categories. Firms should have valid FBR and SECP registration and provide documentary evidence of experience with government or semi-government organizations in the last two years. Earnest money in the form of bank guarantee or online payment through EPAD is required at 5% of the bid cost. The technical bid must include valid CNIC, NTN, GST, and an affidavit confirming no blacklisting. The tender closing date is **10-08-2023 at 11:00 AM**. Bids will be opened after five days of technical evaluation at the Deputy Conservator of Forest Rawalpindi South Forest Division office. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure their nursery is ready for physical verification by the Tender Opening Committee, as this is critical for technical evaluation and finalization. Timely submission of original bank guarantees and complete documentation will avoid disqualification. This tender offers a significant opportunity for forestry contractors with experience in afforestation and civil works in Punjab.