Hiring of Janitorial Services for Pakistan Audit and Accounts Complex Karachi

The Directorate General Audit Sindh, Karachi (Auditor-General of Pakistan (DAGP)) is procuring comprehensive janitorial services for the Pakistan Audit and Accounts Complex located in Karachi, Sindh. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2025-26 and involves hiring 34 janitorial staff including supervisors and female janitors to maintain cleanliness and hygiene across the entire complex including offices, corridors, washrooms, and external compound areas. The scope of work includes daily sweeping, mopping, cleaning of washrooms, furniture, carpets, and disposal of waste using approved cleaning materials and disinfectants. The service provider is responsible for supplying all cleaning consumables, uniforms, and equipment. Staff must be medically fit, disciplined, and able to communicate in Urdu or Sindhi. Supervisors must also be literate in these languages. The contract duration is 36 months with a possibility of extension based on performance. Eligible bidders must have at least three years of relevant experience, valid NTN, Sindh Sales Tax registration, and registrations with EOBI and SESSI. Compliance with labour laws, minimum wage notifications, and statutory contributions is mandatory. Bids must be submitted online via EPADS v2.0 by June 11, 2026, 02:00 PM, with bid opening at 02:30 PM the same day. Manual submissions are not accepted. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure the bid includes a detailed and realistic cost breakup covering minimum wages, statutory contributions, consumables, overheads, and profit margins. This transparency helps avoid disqualification for non-compliance or abnormally low bids. Also, timely submission of original bid security and registration on EPADS v2.0 are critical to avoid disqualification. The Directorate General Audit Sindh, Karachi will monitor service quality through an inspection team and caretaker. Penalties apply for non-compliance, absenteeism, and poor service. The contract requires strict adherence to terms, with performance security of 3% of contract value and monthly payments upon verified attendance and satisfactory service.