Hiring of Janitorial Services at Audit Complex Lahore

The Department of the Auditor General of Pakistan, Office of the Director General Audit Inland Revenue & Customs Lahore, is procuring janitorial services for the Audit Complex located at Mouj-e-Darya Road, Lahore. This procurement is for a one-year contract with the possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance. The scope includes comprehensive housekeeping services covering external and internal common areas, offices, toilets, washrooms, staircases, and other premises within the complex. The contractor is responsible for daily cleaning, mopping, sweeping, removal of cobwebs, maintenance of dust bins, stain removal, and continuous cleaning of toilets on an hourly basis. Additionally, the contractor must provide all necessary cleaning materials such as liquid cleaners, acids, detergents, and equipment. The contract requires provision of 10 male janitorial staff working day shifts from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Eligible bidders must be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue and Tax Department, possess relevant experience providing janitorial services to at least three government departments or multinational/listed companies, and must not be blacklisted. The tender follows a Single Stage Two Envelope procedure with technical and financial bids submitted separately. Earnest money in the form of a CDR amounting to Rs. 20,000 is required. Bids must be submitted to the office of the Audit Officer (Admin-II), Director General Audit Inland Revenue & Customs Lahore by the specified deadline. The technical bid must include all required documents as per the checklist, and financial bids of technically disqualified bidders will not be opened. A security deposit equal to one month's payment is required from the successful bidder. The contract includes strict penalties for non-compliance including deduction of wages for absent workers and possible blacklisting. Bidders are advised to inspect the Audit Complex premises before quoting. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure complete and accurate submission of all technical documents to avoid disqualification, and to maintain active status on the FBR Active Taxpayer List to be eligible. The submission deadline and opening of bids are critical dates to observe for timely participation.