Cleaning and Janitorial Works for State Life Buildings Karachi

The State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLIC), Real Estate Division, Karachi, is procuring cleaning and janitorial services for its buildings located in Karachi for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement covers comprehensive janitorial services including sweeping, dusting, floor polishing, cleaning of kitchens and bathrooms, carpet cleaning, debris disposal, sewerage maintenance, horticulture, and maintenance of liquid hand wash dispensers across multiple State Life buildings and residences in Karachi. The scope includes deployment of supervisors, sweepers/cleaners, gardeners, plumbers, carpenters, and painters to maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of the premises. The contractor is responsible for providing all cleaning materials, equipment such as floor polishing machines, vacuum cleaners, and gardening tools at their own cost. The contract requires adherence to quality standards, timely replacement of unsatisfactory personnel, and compliance with municipal and Karachi Metropolitan Corporation rules. Eligible bidders must be registered with FBR, SRB, EOBI, and SESSI, and provide affidavits confirming no blacklisting or litigation with State Life in the past ten years. Experience in janitorial services, financial stability, and adequate staffing are critical evaluation criteria. The bid security is Rs. 2.5 million, and a performance guarantee of 5% of the contract price is required. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by **July 15, 2026, 11:00 AM**. Manual submissions are not accepted. The technical bid will be evaluated on a least cost based selection method with a 70% quality threshold. The contract duration is one year with payments made monthly against verified invoices. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely submission of the original bid security to avoid disqualification and to maintain a robust team with all required equipment ready to meet the comprehensive scope of work. Familiarity with State Life's building locations and strict adherence to the cleaning schedule will enhance the chances of successful contract execution.