Hiring of Transport Services for Riva Water Plant Karachi

The Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), Karachi, is procuring transport services specifically for the Riva Water Plant located at its Ojha Campus. This contract involves the provision of vehicles equipped with drivers, fuel, and all necessary amenities to transport Riva Water Products from the warehouse to various distribution sites across Karachi. The scope includes maintaining vehicles in excellent condition, ensuring valid registrations, fitness certificates, GPS tracking, and compliance with all legal and safety standards. The contractor must provide vehicles with covered containers to protect products from contamination and damage, and ensure drivers hold valid commercial licenses and police clearances. Eligible bidders must have a minimum of five years in business, possess valid FBR Active Taxpayer status, and demonstrate experience with at least three similar transport service projects in government or private sectors. The bidder must have a transport office or workshop in Karachi and provide evidence of ownership or valid agreements for at least four vehicles of Mazda Titan or equivalent. The contract duration is two years, extendable by one year subject to performance. The tender fee is Rs. 5,000 non-refundable, and a bid security of Rs. 500,000 is required. Bids must be submitted online via EPADS before the deadline. Technical bids will be evaluated first, followed by financial bids of technically qualified bidders. The contract will be awarded to the lowest evaluated responsive bidder. The submission address for tender fee and bid security is the Admin Block, 5th Floor, DMC Campus, Baba-e-Urdu Road, Karachi. A practical tip for bidders: ensure all vehicle documentation and driver credentials are complete and verifiable, as DUHS reserves the right to inspect vehicles and reject those not meeting standards. Timely submission of all required documents and adherence to the bid validity period of 90 days is crucial for successful participation.